Japonessa Sushi Cocina
The restaurant that replaced Union downtown: Japonessa Sushi Cocina. The head chef: Billy Beach, formerly of Umi Sake House and Kushibar (the owner also runs i…
1400 First Ave
Pike Place Market
206-971-7979
Pike Place Market
206-971-7979
Sushi Maki
Sushi Maki is as tiny as it is good, so plan ahead to (most likely) carry your sushi out instead of eating it there.
1633 Bellevue Ave
Capitol Hill
206-264-0725
Capitol Hill
206-264-0725
Sushi Kashiba
Shiro Kashiba is the patron saint of Seattle sushi, and Sushi Kashiba is his latest restaurant. This dude is on some Jiro Dreams of Sushi shit. Newcomers shoul…
86 Pine St, Suite 1
Pike Place Market
206-441-8844
Pike Place Market
206-441-8844
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya (formerly Wasabi Bistro) has been serving good (if not outstanding) sushi in its sleek Belltown spot for approximately forever. It's the…
2311 Second Ave
Belltown
206-441-6044
Belltown
206-441-6044
Wood Shop BBQ
Founded by a Kansan and a Texan, Woodshop BBQ is a Central District barbecue joint offering meat by the pound (all smoked with solid Hickory), tasty sides, and…
2513 S Jackson St
Central District
206-485-7381
Central District
206-485-7381
Iconiq
With Chef Toshiyuki Kawai at the helm, Iconiq (iconic + unique) meshes together French cooking techniques with Japanese flavors and ingredients. The resulting …
1421 31st Ave S
Mount Baker
206-568-7715
Mount Baker
206-568-7715
Joule
Joule relocated from its original location on 45th into a refurbished warehouse on Stone Way in late 2012; chef/owners Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s Korean-in…
3506 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-632-1913
Wallingford
206-632-1913
RoRo BBQ & Grill
A revered and relaxed BBQ joint in the heart of Wallingford.
3620 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-954-1100
Wallingford
206-954-1100
BB's Teriyaki Grill
A teriyaki haven on the Ave, popular with UW students and loved for its spicy teriyaki sauce and generous helpings of veggies on the side to justify the main, …
4221 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-696-6423
Northeast Seattle
206-696-6423
Bugis
This University District spot specializes in Korean fusion comfort food such as pork belly bowls, chicken katsu cheese bowls, army stew (also known as budae ji…
4241 University Way
Northeast Seattle
206-547-1918
Northeast Seattle
206-547-1918
Pecos Pit Barbecue (West Seattle)
The second location of Sodo’s beloved Pecos Pit Barbecue, this one with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a view (on sunny days) of Mount Rainier. Th…
4400 35th Ave SW
Fairmount Park
206-708-7691
Fairmount Park
206-708-7691
Citra
University District denizens seem to love this boba and dessert shop for its cute atmosphere and green tea or taro frozen yogurt and elaborately be-toppinged s…
4730 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-327-9012
Northeast Seattle
206-327-9012
Village Sushi
A popular sushi spot serving the inhabitants of the U-District. There is also a vintage LP collection adorning the walls, and a bunch of audio equipment strewn…
4741 12th Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-985-6870
Northeast Seattle
206-985-6870
The Bridge
After losing its former home (because condos), the Bridge moved to the old Chuck and Sally’s Tavern location. While they’re no longer right next to the West Se…
6301 California Ave SW
Fairmount Park
206-402-4606
Fairmount Park
206-402-4606
BOPBOX
This new veg-friendly spot in Georgetown serves up modern Korean-inflected customizable grain bowls, with options for black or white rice, proteins, and toppin…
5633 Airport Way S
Greater Duwamish
206-257-4787
Greater Duwamish
206-257-4787
Pono Ranch
Pono is Hawaiian for, roughly, “a state of harmony or balance.” Near the north end of the Ballard Bridge, Pono Ranch is, roughly, an organic cafe—one with a “h…
4502 Shilshole Ave NW
Ballard
206-258-2162
Ballard
206-258-2162