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
2421 1st Ave
Belltown
206-441-1677
Belltown
206-441-1677
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
Jones BBQ
This barbeque place has little to prove—it must merely continue in its deliciousness. Among the popular favorites: giant ribs smoked with Northwestern cedar, s…
2454 Occidental Ave S
SoDo
206-625-1339
SoDo
206-625-1339
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
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
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
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
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
Emma's BBQ
Hillman City gets a new BBQ joint, Emma's BBQ. It has all the good-but-not-good-for-you things you expect from a BBQ place—in giant portions.
5303 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-413-1523
Rainier Valley
206-413-1523
Mojito
Mojito's full name is "Mojito: Latin American Food & Fun," and that's not far from the truth. It's not uncommon for the dining area to be transformed into a da…
7545 Lake City Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-525-3162
Northeast Seattle
206-525-3162
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
Un Bien Shilshole
Un Bien is owned by Julian and Lucas Lorenzo, sons of the original Paseo owner, Lorenzo Lorenzo. (Lorenzo Lorzenzo sold his business, and the Lorenzo family is…
6226 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-7545
Ballard
206-420-7545
Gert's
Gert’s slogan is “Flavor for your soul,” and their barbecue just might beat the pants off all the other barbecue in Seattle. In a word, it is GRUBBIN’. Also, G…
Various locations
Northgate
206-235-1318
Northgate
206-235-1318