Food, Glorious Food (& Drink)
Below is a list of a few of our favorite places in the area. The options are organized by three groupings: Seattle, the North and Eastside — including the area we live in and Bellevue, — and a few chains that are worth mentioning.
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Seattle
Assaggio
Classic Italian fare in a casual setting.
Neighborhood: Downtown, Belltown
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Italian
Opening days: Tuesday - Saturday
Service types: Dinner
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Bai Tong
Classic curries and Thai street food in a modern, airy space. For those familiar with Chicago Thai restaurants, this is most similar to Noodles in the Pot or Joy’s.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Thai
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Lunch, Dinner
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Bateau
A bistro-stye steakhouse with the classics. Next door to Boat Bar.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Opening days: Monday, Wednesday - Sunday
Service types: Dinner, Bar
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Boat Bar
A seafood-focused bistro with both raw and cooked options. Next door to Bateau.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Seafood
Opening days: Monday, Wednesday - Sunday
Service types: Dinner, Bar
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The Butcher’s Table
Steakhouse and butcher shop specializing in American Wagyu beef.
Neighborhood: Downtown, South Lake Union
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Opening days: Monday - Saturday
Service types: Lunch, Dinner, Bar
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Copine
Featuring monthly menus, this place does not disappoint with its 3- to 4-course prix fixe dinner service.
Neighborhood: Ballard
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: New American
Opening days: Thursday - Saturday
Service types: Dinner, Bar
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Eden Hill
This tiny restaurant is tucked away in the Queen Anne neighborhood and features seasonal menus.
Neighborhood: Queen Anne
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: New American
Opening days: Thursday - Monday
Service types: Dinner
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The Fat Hen
Tiny specialty café with unique breakfast and lunch options — highly recommend a reservation if you intend on going here.
Neighborhood: Ballard
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: New American
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Breakfast, Lunch
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Fremont Brewing
Urban beer garden with seasonal ales & free pretzels. They allow you to order-in from other local restaurants while you imbibe.
Neighborhood: Fremont
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Beer
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Bar
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Julia’s
Perfect place for a hearty breakfast and comfort-food.
Neighborhood: Wallingford
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: American
Opening days: Wednesday - Sunday
Service types: Breakfast, Lunch
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Mammoth
Massive, meat-focused sandwiches and salads.
Neighborhood: Ballard
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Sandwiches
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Lunch, Dinner
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Matt’s
The best way to describe this place is an American bistro with a Pacific NW bent and a great drinks list with views of Elliott Bay.
Neighborhood: Downtown, Pike Place
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: American
Opening days: Tuesday - Sunday
Service types: Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Bar
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Sand Point Grill
Eclectic American menus sourced from local ingredients
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: American
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Dinner, Bar
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Station 18
Firehouse turned restaurant with a broad menu steps away from the main drag in Ballard.
Neighborhood: Ballard
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: American
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Bar
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Tamarind Tree
Odd-ish location at the back of a strip mall but serves good Vietnamese cuisine & cocktails.
Neighborhood: Internaltional District
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Lunch, Dinner
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Terra Plata
A mix of the flavors of a Spanish tapas spot with New American favorites.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: New American, Spanish
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Dinner, Brunch
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Westward
Sat on the north short of Lake Union, they specialize in a marine menu. Feel free to arrive by foot, car, kayak or tie up your boat at the dock.
Neighborhood: Fremont, Northlake
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Marine, New American
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Bar
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North and Eastside
Carillon Kitchen
Homemade, healthy sandwiches and wraps, grain bowls, Paleo items & pizzas, plus beer & wine. Great for a quick bite or take away.
Location: Kirkland, WA (Carillon Point)
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Sandwiches, deli
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Breakfast, Lunch
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The Fat Pig
Classic BBQ and sides. Great for a quick bite or take away.
Location: Edmonds, WA (Perrinville)
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: BBQ
Opening days: Monday - Saturday
Service types: Lunch, Dinner
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Five
Relaxed, local bistro-style restaurant with a great outdoor patio in the summer months.
Location: Edmonds, WA
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Italian, comfort food
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Dinner
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Le Grand Bistro Américain
Classic French bistro dishes and charcuterie with views of Lake Washington from the dining room. As their website says: “French flare. American vibe.”
Location: Kirkland, WA (Carillon Point)
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: French
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Dinner, Afternoon happy hour, Brunch
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Chains of note
JOEY
Canadian chain with upscale American bar fare.
Location: Seattle (University Village) and Bellevue
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: New American
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Lunch, Dinner, Bar
MOD
Local pizza chain with fully customizable gourmet pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven
Location: Seattle, North, and Eastside (See their locator)
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Pizza
Opening days: Daily
Service types: Lunch, Dinner
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Zeeks
Local pizza chains serving both classic and gourmet pies.
Locations: Seattle, North, and Eastside (See their locator)
Price: $$$$$
Cuisine: Pizza
Service types: Lunch, Dinner
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