Must-see restaurants in Seattle

  • Bar Coto

    Seattle

    Once owned by Seattle restaurant mogul Ethan Stowell, this upscale pizza spot changed ownership in 2018, but the excellent pizza menu and superlative wine…

  • Ezell’s Famous Chicken

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    There’s fast food and then there’s fast food. This is the good kind. Ezell’s was started by a transplanted Texan in 1984 right here in the CD. Its crispy,…

  • Molly Moon’s

    Seattle

    So what flavor will it be today? The orange habanero cookie dough, or maybe honey lavender? The seasonal flavors are wild at Molly Moon's, where lines…

  • Spud Fish & Chips

    Seattle

    Spud is as much a piece of West Seattle history as the Log House Museum or the Alki Point Lighthouse, having been in the fish-and-chip business since 1935…

  • RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

    Seattle

    Chef Eric Donnelly's seafood-focused restaurant in Fremont features an extensive menu that uses seasonal ingredients throughout. The space feels like a…

  • Annapurna Cafe

    Seattle

    One of the Hill's most engaging dining experiences is this subterranean Nepalese restaurant on Broadway whose extensive menu mixes in a few Indian and…

  • Red Mill Burgers

    Seattle

    You can find what is possibly Seattle's most popular burger in this urban legend in Phinney Ridge, the second incarnation of a restaurant that originally…

  • Nuna Ramen

    Seattle

    Some of the best ramen in Seattle's northern neighborhoods can be enjoyed at modern, but unpretentious, Nuna. There are nine varieties to choose from …

  • Rumba

    Seattle

    With its bright turquoise seating booths and sunny interior, Rumba exhibits a breezy Caribbean vibe. Indeed, you might just think you’ve died and gone to…

  • Voila!

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    This cozy Gallic bistro has an old French flag in the window that looks like it got left behind by some romantic revolutionaries. Half the deal here is in…

  • Bimbo’s Cantina

    Seattle

    Bimbo’s slings fat burritos, overstuffed tacos and juicy quesadillas until midnight. The space is bordello kitsch with velvet matador portraits, oil…

  • Mighty-O Donuts

    Seattle

    If you have a hankering for something sweet and glazed, get yourself some vegan donuts from this light-filled cafe in 'Tangletown' on the cusp of Green…

  • Manolin

    Seattle

    Sit at the horseshoe-shaped counter for a theatrical food experience, as quality seafood is cooked in an Argentinian-style stove stoked with applewood…

  • Itto's

    Seattle

    Settle in at this tiny and well-decorated restaurant and get ready to taste plate after plate of authentic Mediterranean and North African food, such as…

  • Osteria La Spiga

    Seattle

    La Spiga describes itself as 'Emilia-Romagna,' specializing in the food of the Bologna and Parma region – arguably Italy's finest. The food – tagliatelle…

  • Cafe Soleil

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    Surprise! It looks like an American diner and serves a hearty American brunch, but Cafe Soleil's real specialty is Ethiopian food – it's like a becalmed…

  • Shelter Lounge

    Seattle

    Shelter's wood and glass facade is pleasingly modern, while also calling back to the days of '60s-cocktail-bar cool. Inside you'll find serene views of…

  • Pam's Kitchen

    Seattle

    The ultra-spicy and ultra-delicious food at Pam's hails from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and will have metaphoric flames coming out of your ears in…

  • Oddfellows Cafe

    Seattle

    You can expect a wait for brunch at Oddfellows Cafe, but when you finally do sit down to your smorgasbord of flaky biscuits, fluffy eggs and well-dressed…

  • Café Flora

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    A longtime favorite for vegan and vegetarian food, Flora has a garden-like feel and a creative menu, with dinner treats like fried avocado, yam fries, a…

  • Marination Ma Kai

    Seattle

    What do you get when you cross Hawaiian cuisine with the food of Korea? A Pacific marriage made in heaven if the fish tacos and kimchi quesadillas at…

  • Adana

    Seattle

    It's hard to find better ambience than at Adana, a slightly subterranean and always dimly lit modern Japanese restaurant known for its extravagant tasting…

  • Seattle Biscuit Company

    Seattle

    Bring your appetite to this brick-and-mortar location of the beloved local food cart Seattle Biscuit Company. The biscuits are giant and it doesn't skimp…

  • Hi Spot Café

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    The cinnamon rolls here are bigger than your head, and that’s no exaggeration. It’s a comfy little space in an old craftsman-style house where you can…

  • Hangar Cafe

    Seattle

    No matter where you fall in the great 'sweet or savory' crepe debate, you're likely to enjoy the ones at Hangar Cafe. This extremely popular Georgetown…

  • Sunfish

    Seattle

    You haven't really been to Alki until you've tried the fish-and-chips. Options include cod, halibut, salmon, fried oysters and clam strips – or…

  • Windy City Pie

    Seattle

    This much talked about (and adored) deep-dish pizza joint made the move to Phinney Ridge after some time in a permanent location limbo. Drop in for a…

  • Morsel

    Seattle

    A diminutive cafe that specializes in biscuits – and they’re not morsels! Choices include the classic (with gravy), or a formidable leaning tower of bacon…

  • Frankie & Jo's

    Seattle

    Frankie & Jo's is a 100% vegan ice-cream shop in Capitol Hill that specializes in lux flavors such as chocolate date, gingered golden milk and salty…

  • TNT Taqueria

    Seattle

    People stream in from all over the area to get giant burritos and juicy tacos at this tiny taqueria on Wallingford's main drag. The extensive selection of…

  • Cookie Counter

    Seattle

    Everything at this well-loved bakery and ice-cream shop is totally vegan and incredibly delicious. It does a number of fun pastries, but even the basic…

  • Kabul

    Seattle

    Fine-tune your international tasting palate in Wallingford with Afghan food, including stewed eggplant, lamb kebabs, yogurt, and mild, creamy curry.

  • Pie

    Seattle

    Locals and visitors alike rave about the sweet and savory pies on offer at this single-minded bake shop in Fremont.

  • Ivar's Salmon House

    Seattle

    Perfecting a Pacific Northwest–cabin vibe, Ivar’s Salmon House features various alderwood-smoked salmon dishes and a bevy of seafood-focused starters, but…

  • Eve Fremont

    Seattle

    For healthy yet hearty food, head to Eve Fremont where the menu is laden with robust dishes like the Eve Hot Bowl, a mix of ancient grains, legumes, nuts,…

  • Agua Verde Café

    Seattle

    On the shores of Portage Bay at the southern base of University Ave, Agua Verde Café is a solid restaurant with incredible bay views and a menu full of…

  • Cedars Restaurant

    Seattle

    Seattle isn't exactly London or Mumbai when it comes to Indian restaurants, but there's some relief for curry-lovers at Cedars, a family-run Indian spot…

  • Jack's BBQ

    Seattle

    This family-friendly joint, located in the ultra-industrial warehouse district where SoDo melds into Georgetown, serves some of the best BBQ you'll find…

  • Pete’s Egg Nest

    Seattle

    This beloved Greek diner changed ownership in 2017, but all of the things that have made it beloved among Phinney Ridge residents remain. There is still a…

  • New Luck Toy

    Seattle

    New Luck Toy serves up Chinese food with cocktails like boozy slushies and activities such as Skee-Ball and karaoke in a bar fully decked out in…