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
Captain Blacks
Right next door to the Stumbling Monk, Captain Blacks is a bar with two decks, a slight nautical theme, and fried chicken and waffles (yes!). The oyster po' bo…
129 Belmont Ave E
Seattle
206-327-9549
Seattle
206-327-9549
Branchwater
Branchwater, formerly called Commonwealth, features a menu of craft cocktails with a southern focus, plus an outdoor space--fire pit included.
2219 Fourth Ave
Belltown
Belltown
2421 1st Ave
Belltown
206-441-1677
Belltown
206-441-1677
Witness
A Southern-style place for craft cocktails on Broadway. The place feels like a pleasant stage set—clapboard walls with backlit stained-glass windows, pews for …
410 Broadway E
Seattle
206-329-0248
Seattle
206-329-0248
Meskel
Meskel stands out among the sea of Ethiopian restaurants with an atmosphere unlike any other—or rather, three atmospheres. In the main restaurant, on the upper…
2605 E Cherry St
Central District
206-860-1724
Central District
206-860-1724
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
Sisters and Brothers
The popular fried-chicken restaurant (which got a boost when Guy Fieri featured it on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives) closed original Georgetown lo…
544 Elliott Ave W
Uptown
206-283-2078
Uptown
206-283-2078
Oak
This Beacon Hill place that can contain children and also has a cocktail lounge for grown-ups. The Oak's beer comes from local breweries; its menu focuses on o…
3019 Beacon Ave S
Beacon Hill
206-353-7070
Beacon Hill
206-353-7070
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
Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack and Watering Hole
Slim’s has a great country-time roadhouse vibe; in summertime, bands play on the bed of an old Ford F-600 in the big backyard while happy people lounge at picn…
5606 First Ave S
Georgetown
206-762-7900
Georgetown
206-762-7900
Fonda La Catrina
Fonda la Catrina, and its adjacent fish-focused sister restaurant El Sirenito, are true Georgetown gems. Fonda serves contemporary, slightly fancier versions o…
5905 Airport Way S
Greater Duwamish
206-767-2787
Greater Duwamish
206-767-2787
Tempero Do Brasil
Seattle’s oldest Brazilian restaurant is located in a U-District house, and on any given Saturday night, there are a few dozen people packed into its “living r…
5628 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-523-6229
Northeast Seattle
206-523-6229
Ciudad
A collaboration between two high-profile Seattle entrepreneurs, Marcus Lalario (95 Slide, Alive & Well, Fat’s Chicken and Waffles) and chef Matt Dillon (Sitka …
6118 12th Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-717-2984
Greater Duwamish
206-717-2984
Zouave Restaurant
Sharing a name with the French army regiments that served in colonial North Africa, Zouave offers an all-over-the-Mediterranean-map menu, including dishes like…
2615 NE 65th St
Northeast Seattle
(206) 525-7747
Northeast Seattle
(206) 525-7747
Waterwheel Lounge
The Waterwheel has wood-veneer paneling and a low ceiling; it is pleasantly dim, and the wall-to-wall carpet crawls up the sides of the central horseshoe bar. …
7034 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-5701
Ballard
206-784-5701
Un Bien
Un Bien is owned by Julian and Lucas Lorenzo, sons of the original Paseo owner, Lorenzo Lorenzo. While Lorenzo senior isn't officially involved in the business…
7302.5 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-588-2040
Ballard
206-588-2040
Tortuga
Located in front of Surf Ballard on Shilshole, Tortuga serves coffee, fresh juices and agua frescas, and small bites to snack on or take to the beach, all made…
6300 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
206-501-8153
Ballard
206-501-8153