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Tours in Seattle |
The selected restaurants have been divided into five categories: Gastronomic, Business, Trendy, Budget and Personal Recommendations. The restaurants are listed alphabetically within these different categories, which serve as guidelines rather than absolute definitions of the establishments.
Restaurant meals are subject to state sales tax of 8.8%, which will be added to the bill at the end. If a service charge (usually 15 to 20%) is not added to the bill, a tip of 15 to 20% should be left. For parties of six or more, most restaurants automatically include the service charge with the bill.
The restaurants below have been divided into four pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$50)
$$$ (US$35 to US$50)
$$ (US$20 to US$35)
$ (up to US$20)
The prices quoted here are for a three-course meal and half a bottle of house wine or equivalent. They do not include sales tax or service charge.
Restaurant meals are subject to state sales tax of 8.8%, which will be added to the bill at the end. If a service charge (usually 15 to 20%) is not added to the bill, a tip of 15 to 20% should be left. For parties of six or more, most restaurants automatically include the service charge with the bill.
The restaurants below have been divided into four pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$50)
$$$ (US$35 to US$50)
$$ (US$20 to US$35)
$ (up to US$20)
The prices quoted here are for a three-course meal and half a bottle of house wine or equivalent. They do not include sales tax or service charge.
Gastronomic
Brasa
Seattle's best celebrity spotting venue offers rich clients as well as rich Northwest/Mediterranean cuisine, including superb gnocchi with morels and oyster mushrooms, roasted pig with house-made chorizo and clams or duck breast with strawberry gastrique. Warm earth tones and soft banquettes give an understated villa atmosphere to the dining area, as does the copper bar with its padded elbow rests. The entrance sits enticingly behind a heavy wrought-iron gate.
2107 Third Avenue
Tel: (206) 728 4220.
Website: www.brasa.com
Price: $$$$
Seattle's best celebrity spotting venue offers rich clients as well as rich Northwest/Mediterranean cuisine, including superb gnocchi with morels and oyster mushrooms, roasted pig with house-made chorizo and clams or duck breast with strawberry gastrique. Warm earth tones and soft banquettes give an understated villa atmosphere to the dining area, as does the copper bar with its padded elbow rests. The entrance sits enticingly behind a heavy wrought-iron gate.
2107 Third Avenue
Tel: (206) 728 4220.
Website: www.brasa.com
Price: $$$$
Canlis
Seattle's classiest restaurant since the Breakfast at Tiffany's era never fails to impress. Diners enter through an antique Japanese door and find impeccable service, a stunning view across Lake Union and the house's own venerable recipes - the Canlis salad and Peter Canlis prawns, truffle fries, and Dungeness crab legs are recommended. Canlis specialises in Northwest classics, such as steak, game, salmon and oysters, including Washington-grown Kobe-style beef, all served in an Asian-modern atmosphere. Add to that a piano bar and a vast wine list. If you can't get a reservation, don't fret. It is possible to enjoy Canlis' appetisers and truffle fries at the bar. No lunch. Closed Sunday.
2576 Aurora Avenue North
Tel: (206) 283 3313.
Website: www.canlis.com
Price: $$$$
Seattle's classiest restaurant since the Breakfast at Tiffany's era never fails to impress. Diners enter through an antique Japanese door and find impeccable service, a stunning view across Lake Union and the house's own venerable recipes - the Canlis salad and Peter Canlis prawns, truffle fries, and Dungeness crab legs are recommended. Canlis specialises in Northwest classics, such as steak, game, salmon and oysters, including Washington-grown Kobe-style beef, all served in an Asian-modern atmosphere. Add to that a piano bar and a vast wine list. If you can't get a reservation, don't fret. It is possible to enjoy Canlis' appetisers and truffle fries at the bar. No lunch. Closed Sunday.
2576 Aurora Avenue North
Tel: (206) 283 3313.
Website: www.canlis.com
Price: $$$$
Il Terrazzo Carmine
This discreet, highbrow Florentine restaurant, run by Carmine Smeraldo since 1984, is where the locals have chosen to return over and over again, partly for the understated classical guitar music and first-rate service. Waiters wear white tuxes and tables are set with white linen under shimmering chandeliers. Starters might include calamari affogati or venison ravioli, while main courses could be beef filet in Barolo, or ossobuco (veal shank with wine). There is a spectacular Italian wine list and outdoor seating in summer. Closed Sunday; no lunch Saturday. Complimentary valet parking after 1700.
411 First Avenue South
Tel: (206) 467 7797.
Website: www.ilterrazzocarmine.com
Price: $$$$
This discreet, highbrow Florentine restaurant, run by Carmine Smeraldo since 1984, is where the locals have chosen to return over and over again, partly for the understated classical guitar music and first-rate service. Waiters wear white tuxes and tables are set with white linen under shimmering chandeliers. Starters might include calamari affogati or venison ravioli, while main courses could be beef filet in Barolo, or ossobuco (veal shank with wine). There is a spectacular Italian wine list and outdoor seating in summer. Closed Sunday; no lunch Saturday. Complimentary valet parking after 1700.
411 First Avenue South
Tel: (206) 467 7797.
Website: www.ilterrazzocarmine.com
Price: $$$$
Le Gourmand
The funky district of Ballard is one of Seattle's best-kept secrets and this French favourite, set unprepossessingly in a shop front, features local, seasonal produce in high style on a fixed-price menu. Starters include rabbit liver pâté or sole and shrimp mousseline. The organic beef tenderloin in Merlot-pressings butter is renowned, as is the rabbit in apricot sauce, the venison in elderberry and pinot noir stock and the salmon poached in champagne. There is house-made ice cream, crème brulée or local cheeses to finish with. The restaurant is small, cosy and romantic, with white tablecloths and a candlelit hush-hush ambience of understated French elegance. Closed Sunday to Tuesday.
425 NW Market Street, Ballard
Tel: (206) 784 3463.
Price: $$$$
The funky district of Ballard is one of Seattle's best-kept secrets and this French favourite, set unprepossessingly in a shop front, features local, seasonal produce in high style on a fixed-price menu. Starters include rabbit liver pâté or sole and shrimp mousseline. The organic beef tenderloin in Merlot-pressings butter is renowned, as is the rabbit in apricot sauce, the venison in elderberry and pinot noir stock and the salmon poached in champagne. There is house-made ice cream, crème brulée or local cheeses to finish with. The restaurant is small, cosy and romantic, with white tablecloths and a candlelit hush-hush ambience of understated French elegance. Closed Sunday to Tuesday.
425 NW Market Street, Ballard
Tel: (206) 784 3463.
Price: $$$$
Business
The Georgian
Seattle's most opulent restaurant is also a splendid setting for power breakfasts, lunches and clinched-deal celebrations. Vast ceilings are hung with antique chandeliers and service is reminiscent of a bygone era. Executive Chef Gavin Stephenson is a former winner of the Acorn Award for the best British chef. The luxurious menu is geared toward European classics, including truffle and foie gras, as well as duck, veal, rack of lamb and venison, all gorgeously presented. Guests can also take brandy and cigars on the terrace, after dinner. The Georgette Petite room can be booked for business groups and private parties. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University Street
Tel: (206) 621 7889.
Website: www.fairmont.com/seattle
Price: $$$$
Seattle's most opulent restaurant is also a splendid setting for power breakfasts, lunches and clinched-deal celebrations. Vast ceilings are hung with antique chandeliers and service is reminiscent of a bygone era. Executive Chef Gavin Stephenson is a former winner of the Acorn Award for the best British chef. The luxurious menu is geared toward European classics, including truffle and foie gras, as well as duck, veal, rack of lamb and venison, all gorgeously presented. Guests can also take brandy and cigars on the terrace, after dinner. The Georgette Petite room can be booked for business groups and private parties. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University Street
Tel: (206) 621 7889.
Website: www.fairmont.com/seattle
Price: $$$$
Trendy
Boka
Because a friendly atmosphere permeates this cosy venue, it is a place where the locals come to have dinner, a drink or ‘urban bites' like crab cupcakes. The huge glass, bamboo sculpture in the middle of the restaurant, glass wall sculptures and lights behind the bar and toward the back that slowly change colours add a touch of drama. Comfortable grey banquettes are accented with warm woods. Well presented, popular dishes on the tasty, ever-changing menu are confit duck, some sort of salmon, and scallops. Located next to the Hotel 1000.
1010 First Avenue
Tel: (206) 357 9000.
Website: www.bokaseattle.com
Price: $$$
Because a friendly atmosphere permeates this cosy venue, it is a place where the locals come to have dinner, a drink or ‘urban bites' like crab cupcakes. The huge glass, bamboo sculpture in the middle of the restaurant, glass wall sculptures and lights behind the bar and toward the back that slowly change colours add a touch of drama. Comfortable grey banquettes are accented with warm woods. Well presented, popular dishes on the tasty, ever-changing menu are confit duck, some sort of salmon, and scallops. Located next to the Hotel 1000.
1010 First Avenue
Tel: (206) 357 9000.
Website: www.bokaseattle.com
Price: $$$
Cafe Lago
A cheery, informal trattoria, Cafe Lago boasts some of the best antipasti, wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta in town - worth every penny. The restaurant produces noteworthy lasagne con melanzane (aubergine) and ravioli, as well as an extensive list of Italian wines. No lunch. Reservations accepted.
2305 24th Avenue East, Montlake (near Arboretum)
Tel: (206) 329 8005.
Website: www.cafelago.com
Price: $$$
A cheery, informal trattoria, Cafe Lago boasts some of the best antipasti, wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta in town - worth every penny. The restaurant produces noteworthy lasagne con melanzane (aubergine) and ravioli, as well as an extensive list of Italian wines. No lunch. Reservations accepted.
2305 24th Avenue East, Montlake (near Arboretum)
Tel: (206) 329 8005.
Website: www.cafelago.com
Price: $$$
Fish Club
The setting is simple - an open kitchen, wood-trimmed walls and accents of muted reds, oranges, purples and greens. It is here that Todd English, an east coast celebrity chef and acclaimed TV personality, has brought his culinary skills. Many of his dishes have a Mediterranean flair, and some sort of flatbread is usually featured on the frequently changing menu. Expect friendly and competent service.
2100 Alaskan Way (next to the Marriott)
Tel: (206) 256 1040.
Website: www.fishclubseattle.com
Price: $$$$
The setting is simple - an open kitchen, wood-trimmed walls and accents of muted reds, oranges, purples and greens. It is here that Todd English, an east coast celebrity chef and acclaimed TV personality, has brought his culinary skills. Many of his dishes have a Mediterranean flair, and some sort of flatbread is usually featured on the frequently changing menu. Expect friendly and competent service.
2100 Alaskan Way (next to the Marriott)
Tel: (206) 256 1040.
Website: www.fishclubseattle.com
Price: $$$$
Flying Fish
Exotic and photo-worthy fish specialities, mostly Asian-inspired, are served at one of trendy Belltown's most famous landmarks, Flying Fish. Platter dishes are huge and meant to be shared by large parties - these are ordered by the pound weight and include tasty novelties such as barracuda. The spacious restaurant is strikingly colourful with a contemporary, geometric design. There is street dining in summer and the private dining room seats 36 or has reception space for 70. Reservations recommended. Open until 0100 for dinner; bar open until 0200.
2234 First Avenue, Belltown
Tel: (206) 728 8595.
Website: www.flyingfishseattle.com
Price: $$$$
Exotic and photo-worthy fish specialities, mostly Asian-inspired, are served at one of trendy Belltown's most famous landmarks, Flying Fish. Platter dishes are huge and meant to be shared by large parties - these are ordered by the pound weight and include tasty novelties such as barracuda. The spacious restaurant is strikingly colourful with a contemporary, geometric design. There is street dining in summer and the private dining room seats 36 or has reception space for 70. Reservations recommended. Open until 0100 for dinner; bar open until 0200.
2234 First Avenue, Belltown
Tel: (206) 728 8595.
Website: www.flyingfishseattle.com
Price: $$$$
Marazul
Think Indo-Asian cuisine fused with Cuban and Caribbean flavours in a minimalist setting and you have Marazul. Amid an exposed pipe ceiling, mahogany-coloured woods, woven chairs and accents like a Buddha, a samurai, fish and leaves, you can sup on such interesting delicacies as Havana-style pad thai, churrasco skirt steak, Jamaican jerk satay or Caesar salad with cashew nuts. The menu offers ‘small plates' and large plates to share as well as a variety of rum drinks, martinis and sake.
Pan Pacific Hotel, 2200 Westlake Avenue
Tel: (206) 654 8170.
Website: www.marazulrestaurant.com
Price: $$$
Think Indo-Asian cuisine fused with Cuban and Caribbean flavours in a minimalist setting and you have Marazul. Amid an exposed pipe ceiling, mahogany-coloured woods, woven chairs and accents like a Buddha, a samurai, fish and leaves, you can sup on such interesting delicacies as Havana-style pad thai, churrasco skirt steak, Jamaican jerk satay or Caesar salad with cashew nuts. The menu offers ‘small plates' and large plates to share as well as a variety of rum drinks, martinis and sake.
Pan Pacific Hotel, 2200 Westlake Avenue
Tel: (206) 654 8170.
Website: www.marazulrestaurant.com
Price: $$$
The Pink Door
Famed for its off-beat cabaret bar as well as hearty Italian food, this fashionable hideaway also offers great views of Puget Sound and the Market from its festively lit roof terrace. The décor could easily be described as gay as in flamboyantly flowered tablecloths on the outdoor tables, fun Italian kitsch and bistro lighting. Roasted garlic and tapenade are prime starters, while the cioppino and lasagne are legendary. Salads feature the Market's organic produce.
1919 Post Alley, Pike Place Market
Tel: (206) 443 3241.
Website: www.thepinkdoor.net
Price: $$$
Famed for its off-beat cabaret bar as well as hearty Italian food, this fashionable hideaway also offers great views of Puget Sound and the Market from its festively lit roof terrace. The décor could easily be described as gay as in flamboyantly flowered tablecloths on the outdoor tables, fun Italian kitsch and bistro lighting. Roasted garlic and tapenade are prime starters, while the cioppino and lasagne are legendary. Salads feature the Market's organic produce.
1919 Post Alley, Pike Place Market
Tel: (206) 443 3241.
Website: www.thepinkdoor.net
Price: $$$
Budget
Alibi Room
This young, artsy spot attracts film industry wannabes and has a view of the Puget Sound sunset. Décor and ambience are laid-back New York, with low-budget lounge lizard effects in its darkly painted, dimly lit and cheaply furnished interior. Diners can linger over the hummus or brie and apple plate starters before digging into ravioli, salmon or steak. Vegetarian lasagne is excellent. Script readings, film screenings or live music occur some evenings. Open for brunch and stay open until 0200.
85 Pike Street, Post Alley, Pike Place Market
Tel: (206) 623 3180.
Website: www.seattlealibi.com
Price: $$$
This young, artsy spot attracts film industry wannabes and has a view of the Puget Sound sunset. Décor and ambience are laid-back New York, with low-budget lounge lizard effects in its darkly painted, dimly lit and cheaply furnished interior. Diners can linger over the hummus or brie and apple plate starters before digging into ravioli, salmon or steak. Vegetarian lasagne is excellent. Script readings, film screenings or live music occur some evenings. Open for brunch and stay open until 0200.
85 Pike Street, Post Alley, Pike Place Market
Tel: (206) 623 3180.
Website: www.seattlealibi.com
Price: $$$
Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar
This unpretentious bolt-hole specialises in live oysters direct from the Market, served au naturel, fried, baked or stewed. Some think they serve the best fish and chips in town. Beer is fresh and cold and cosy booths face a small flower-filled courtyard. The salmon soup and fish and chips are excellent. Cards accepted. No dinner Sunday.
1916 Pike Place (Pike Place Market, Soames Dunn building)
Tel: (206) 448 7721.
Price $$
This unpretentious bolt-hole specialises in live oysters direct from the Market, served au naturel, fried, baked or stewed. Some think they serve the best fish and chips in town. Beer is fresh and cold and cosy booths face a small flower-filled courtyard. The salmon soup and fish and chips are excellent. Cards accepted. No dinner Sunday.
1916 Pike Place (Pike Place Market, Soames Dunn building)
Tel: (206) 448 7721.
Price $$
Mama's Mexican Kitchen
One of Seattle's best California-Mexican restaurants and also one of the cheapest, Mama's Mexican Kitchen has a lazy, bustling atmosphere that attracts the hip and the business suits alike. Fajitas and chicken burritos are recommended - diners should be sure to pick up a big dish of the super house-made salsa.
2334 Second Avenue, Belltown
Tel: (206) 728 6262.
Website: www.mamas.com
Price: $$
One of Seattle's best California-Mexican restaurants and also one of the cheapest, Mama's Mexican Kitchen has a lazy, bustling atmosphere that attracts the hip and the business suits alike. Fajitas and chicken burritos are recommended - diners should be sure to pick up a big dish of the super house-made salsa.
2334 Second Avenue, Belltown
Tel: (206) 728 6262.
Website: www.mamas.com
Price: $$
Siam
This tiny, authentic favourite is the closest Seattle comes to a Bangkok street stall and is widely credited with the best tom kah gai (spicy chicken, lemongrass and coconut milk soup) in the city. Diners can decide upon their preference for chilli from items with heat rating indicated by one to four stars. No lunch at weekends.
616 Broadway, Capitol Hill
Tel: (206) 324 0892.
Price: $$
This tiny, authentic favourite is the closest Seattle comes to a Bangkok street stall and is widely credited with the best tom kah gai (spicy chicken, lemongrass and coconut milk soup) in the city. Diners can decide upon their preference for chilli from items with heat rating indicated by one to four stars. No lunch at weekends.
616 Broadway, Capitol Hill
Tel: (206) 324 0892.
Price: $$
Specialty Cafe & Bakery
This is the perfect place to grab a fresh sandwich, soup or delicious spinach and bacon salad. The smell of fresh baked goods permeates the restaurant, so it is a popular place for breakfast, a huge brownie or chocolate chip cookie. Open for breakfast and lunch; closed Saturday and Sunday.
1023 Third Avenue (Third & Spring)
Tel: 1 888 533 2253.
Website: www.specialtysdirect.com
Price: $, no alcohol
Other branches at:
701 Fifth Avenue (Fifth & Cherry)
505 Fifth Avenue South (Between King & Weller)
2690 NE Village Lane (University Village)
1400 Fifth Avenue (Fifth & Union)
This is the perfect place to grab a fresh sandwich, soup or delicious spinach and bacon salad. The smell of fresh baked goods permeates the restaurant, so it is a popular place for breakfast, a huge brownie or chocolate chip cookie. Open for breakfast and lunch; closed Saturday and Sunday.
1023 Third Avenue (Third & Spring)
Tel: 1 888 533 2253.
Website: www.specialtysdirect.com
Price: $, no alcohol
Other branches at:
701 Fifth Avenue (Fifth & Cherry)
505 Fifth Avenue South (Between King & Weller)
2690 NE Village Lane (University Village)
1400 Fifth Avenue (Fifth & Union)
Personal Recommendations
Andaluca
This dimly lit European-style restaurant is quiet and sophisticated enough for private business meals, sexy enough for a tête-à-tête and also a great place to dine solo. Food is light but satisfying Mediterranean-inspired fare, made of fresh Northwest ingredients. Specialities include a towering full-meal Dungeness crab salad, as well as excellent paella, zarzuela, Carbrales steaks and the finest mussels in town. Andaluca also offers a selection of fine sherries and Spanish and local wines.
Mayflower Park Hotel, 407 Olive Way
Tel: (206) 382 6999.
Website: www.andaluca.com
Price $$$$
This dimly lit European-style restaurant is quiet and sophisticated enough for private business meals, sexy enough for a tête-à-tête and also a great place to dine solo. Food is light but satisfying Mediterranean-inspired fare, made of fresh Northwest ingredients. Specialities include a towering full-meal Dungeness crab salad, as well as excellent paella, zarzuela, Carbrales steaks and the finest mussels in town. Andaluca also offers a selection of fine sherries and Spanish and local wines.
Mayflower Park Hotel, 407 Olive Way
Tel: (206) 382 6999.
Website: www.andaluca.com
Price $$$$
Cafe Flora
Vegetarian food so exquisite carnivores will not notice the difference. The setting is a sophisticated Asian-style atrium, boasting a fountain and natural stone. A seasonal menu features new-age renditions of pizzas, like grilled peach pizza with cilantro pistou, goat's cheese and toasted pecans. Also on the menu are tacos stuffed with spicy potato and cheese. The Portobello Wellington mushroom must be tried. Weekend brunch features berry and ginger cream beignets and breakfast quesadilla (a filled tortilla turnover). Reservations accepted for eight or more.
2901 East Madison Street, Madison Valley, North Seattle
Tel: (206) 325 9100.
Website: www.cafeflora.com
Price: $$$
Vegetarian food so exquisite carnivores will not notice the difference. The setting is a sophisticated Asian-style atrium, boasting a fountain and natural stone. A seasonal menu features new-age renditions of pizzas, like grilled peach pizza with cilantro pistou, goat's cheese and toasted pecans. Also on the menu are tacos stuffed with spicy potato and cheese. The Portobello Wellington mushroom must be tried. Weekend brunch features berry and ginger cream beignets and breakfast quesadilla (a filled tortilla turnover). Reservations accepted for eight or more.
2901 East Madison Street, Madison Valley, North Seattle
Tel: (206) 325 9100.
Website: www.cafeflora.com
Price: $$$
Etta's
This unpretentious eatery near Pike Place is a favourite with locals. Yellow walls and funky lights are about the only decorations. The restaurant, by Tom Douglas (Seattle's star restaurateur), features fresh seafood, fish and, for lunch, inspired cuisine like Thai fried chicken salad with kumquats, peanuts and nuoc chum. The crab cakes rule.
2020 Western Avenue
Tel: (206) 443 6000.
Website: www.tomdouglas.com
Price: $$$$
This unpretentious eatery near Pike Place is a favourite with locals. Yellow walls and funky lights are about the only decorations. The restaurant, by Tom Douglas (Seattle's star restaurateur), features fresh seafood, fish and, for lunch, inspired cuisine like Thai fried chicken salad with kumquats, peanuts and nuoc chum. The crab cakes rule.
2020 Western Avenue
Tel: (206) 443 6000.
Website: www.tomdouglas.com
Price: $$$$
Izumi
This is a true Japanese, suburban family restaurant with a simple menu and friendly service. But it is so popular that it is not unusual for hopeful diners to have to sit by the door, watching children and their grandparents practising origami before a table is finally set free. The sushi bar is superb, the teriyaki salmon delicate and the tempura perfect - the house special has all of the above and more, served in a big lacquer box. Closed Monday.
12539 116th Avenue North East, Kirkland
Tel: (425) 821 1959.
Price: $$$
This is a true Japanese, suburban family restaurant with a simple menu and friendly service. But it is so popular that it is not unusual for hopeful diners to have to sit by the door, watching children and their grandparents practising origami before a table is finally set free. The sushi bar is superb, the teriyaki salmon delicate and the tempura perfect - the house special has all of the above and more, served in a big lacquer box. Closed Monday.
12539 116th Avenue North East, Kirkland
Tel: (425) 821 1959.
Price: $$$
Lola
Another Tom Douglas winner, this cosy, Mediterranean-inspired bistro is the kind of place where good friends would meet for dinner. Simple décor with high, industrial ceilings (which doesn't help with noise control), black banquettes, bare wood floors, and art deco chandeliers gives the place a kind of 1940s look. Foodies love the homemade, warm pitta and Jackie's Greek salad that comes with a big chunk of barrel-aged feta. For the main course, there are speciality tajines, lamb ravioli and a variety of kebabs, but save room for the loukoumathes, little doughnuts with cinnamon, honey and chopped walnuts.
2000 Fourth Street
Tel: (206) 441 1430.
Website: www.tomdouglas.com
Price: $$$
Another Tom Douglas winner, this cosy, Mediterranean-inspired bistro is the kind of place where good friends would meet for dinner. Simple décor with high, industrial ceilings (which doesn't help with noise control), black banquettes, bare wood floors, and art deco chandeliers gives the place a kind of 1940s look. Foodies love the homemade, warm pitta and Jackie's Greek salad that comes with a big chunk of barrel-aged feta. For the main course, there are speciality tajines, lamb ravioli and a variety of kebabs, but save room for the loukoumathes, little doughnuts with cinnamon, honey and chopped walnuts.
2000 Fourth Street
Tel: (206) 441 1430.
Website: www.tomdouglas.com
Price: $$$
Serious Pie
This restaurant is as popular with the locals as it is with the tourists. This time Tom Douglas has created a friendly pizza parlour complete with stone tile walls, communal tables and wood-beamed ceilings. The open kitchen has a wood burning oven that produces the scrumptious, serious pizza pies. Some are quite unique like the one with lobster, soft egg and arugula or the clam, pancetta and lemon thyme pie. For traditional eaters there is pie with a buffalo cheese and tomatoes. To finish off the meal, try tiramisu with bing cherries or chocolate spumoni. Open for lunch and dinner. No reservations.
316 Virginia Avenue
Tel: (206) 838 7388.
Website: www.tomdouglas.com
Price: $$
This restaurant is as popular with the locals as it is with the tourists. This time Tom Douglas has created a friendly pizza parlour complete with stone tile walls, communal tables and wood-beamed ceilings. The open kitchen has a wood burning oven that produces the scrumptious, serious pizza pies. Some are quite unique like the one with lobster, soft egg and arugula or the clam, pancetta and lemon thyme pie. For traditional eaters there is pie with a buffalo cheese and tomatoes. To finish off the meal, try tiramisu with bing cherries or chocolate spumoni. Open for lunch and dinner. No reservations.
316 Virginia Avenue
Tel: (206) 838 7388.
Website: www.tomdouglas.com
Price: $$
Shanghai Garden Restaurant
Everything from the conventional to the bizarre can be found at this top Chinese family restaurant, which is large, airy and bright pink inside with a big bubbling fish tank feature. The menu offers mu shu pork and ostrich meat, as well as meals that will delight the vegetarian, such as bean curd hot pot. Highly recommended are the house special hand-shaved green noodles and the fried ice cream dessert. Open daily.
524 Sixth Avenue South, International District
Tel: (206) 625 1688.
Price: $$$
Everything from the conventional to the bizarre can be found at this top Chinese family restaurant, which is large, airy and bright pink inside with a big bubbling fish tank feature. The menu offers mu shu pork and ostrich meat, as well as meals that will delight the vegetarian, such as bean curd hot pot. Highly recommended are the house special hand-shaved green noodles and the fried ice cream dessert. Open daily.
524 Sixth Avenue South, International District
Tel: (206) 625 1688.
Price: $$$
Thai Ginger
Located across from the Benaroya Hall, Thai Ginger is the place to find multi-regional Siamese cuisine. The décor, accented with touches of black, is simple, with pipe-exposed ceilings, light wood tables and woven chairs. There is a bar for single diners or, when a table is unavailable, for small groups. The ever-changing menu is dependent on whatever is available in the morning but it always offers tasty specialties like wok-fried barbecued prawns with hoisin sauce, peanuts, garlic and scallions or satay tofu skewers with chilli sauce. Sweet and sour, a mixture of stir-fried onions, cucumbers, tomato, pineapple and bell peppers with a choice of chicken, pork, tofu or beef, is a speciality of the house. Service can be spotty. This is a popular place so reservations are suggested even for lunch.
600 Pine Street
Tel: (206) 749 9100.
Website: www.thaiginger.com
Price: $$$$
Located across from the Benaroya Hall, Thai Ginger is the place to find multi-regional Siamese cuisine. The décor, accented with touches of black, is simple, with pipe-exposed ceilings, light wood tables and woven chairs. There is a bar for single diners or, when a table is unavailable, for small groups. The ever-changing menu is dependent on whatever is available in the morning but it always offers tasty specialties like wok-fried barbecued prawns with hoisin sauce, peanuts, garlic and scallions or satay tofu skewers with chilli sauce. Sweet and sour, a mixture of stir-fried onions, cucumbers, tomato, pineapple and bell peppers with a choice of chicken, pork, tofu or beef, is a speciality of the house. Service can be spotty. This is a popular place so reservations are suggested even for lunch.
600 Pine Street
Tel: (206) 749 9100.
Website: www.thaiginger.com
Price: $$$$
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