For a more casual vibe, try the small plate, no reservation menus on Mondays and Thursdays. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Charles Walpole is having fun cooking at his own place, with his elegantly plated, beautifully crafted food. Formerly a chef at Anchovies & Olvies, he is particularly talented with seafood.
Though the food and service has no peers in Seattle, the cocktails from bar manager James MacWilliams are worth a trip alone. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Perfectly fired seasonal pizzas. Don't miss the desserts from pastry chef Brandi Henderson. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
At this authentic Mexican spot you can watch as your tortillas are made fresh right in front of you. The pozole and pork tamales are clear winners.
Chef Matt Fortner puts his own stamp on the menu of this unfussy Italian-via-Northwest style restaurant. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Mike Easton's hand made pasta and charcuterie will become a regular habit. His place is located in the Hillclimb--literally in Procopio Gelateria. [Eater 38 Member]
Meaty, French-influenced La Bete offers elegant dining with a side of pork rinds. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
The only thing better than the mole, the salsa bar and the damn delicious casual Oaxacan food is how cheap it is to eat yourself silly. Brace yourself for a crowd, but it's worth it. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
La Medusa offers a frequently changing market-driven menu of Sicilian fare that would be a gem in any neighborhood. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
This French bistro possesses both a legendary roast chicken and an informal charm that makes you want to linger all afternoon with some charcuterie and cheese. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
The full menu is available at the bar upstairs, which has a cozier vibe than the formal dining room. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Getting seats at this 107-year-old Japanese restaurant can be an utter puzzlement, but should you crack the code, the mind-boggling list of specials are where it's at. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
As one of the four flavor options, the Korean-style doles up crispy chicken in a tangy gochujang sauce. Aside from their chicken, the kalbi short ribs are also a tempting option. [Eater 38 Member]
The quality of food has not flagged since founder Matt Janke sold the restaurant to Dan Bugge and Chester Gerl took over the kitchen. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Mistral has been reborn as a restaurant that offers a bar scene, dinner, or a restaurant-within-a-restaurant fine dining experience. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
The messy Cuban-style sandwiches have developed an epic fan base, and a reliable line of people waiting for their fix. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Jerry Traunfeld continues to wow by applying his deep experience in local, seasonal cooking to the Indian thali format for small tastes, w/ plenty of global influences along the way. [Eater 38 Member]
This follow-up to Joule is casual, largely Asian street food inspired and a fantastic (reasonably priced) experience for brunch, lunch or dinner. Get cocktails at Quoin after dinner. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Saigon Deli has a long-standing reputation as the best banh mi in Seattle. Even The New York Times consideres it one of the best 13 Vietnamese baguettes in the country. And they're less than $3.
Salumi is open just a handful of days and only for lunch, so come prepared for crowds. And yes, it's worth it. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Sushi joints are a dime a dozen in this city, but Shiro's will always be at the top of the heap.
About as Seattle as it gets. Chef Matt Dillon; Northwest ingredients; and dishes that seem disarmingly simple, until you realize you could never recreate them yourself. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Jason Stratton has made the trattoria inexorably his own with memorable pastas and Piedmont-influenced fare. Plus its recent expansion makes it (slightly) easier to get a table. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
This Belltown destination has major cocktail credibility, but chefs Brian McCracken and Dana Tough produce food with a modernist flair that feels memorable, not gimmicky. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Largely underrated, the lofty ceilings and large windows create a bright and airy space perfect for the seasonal dishes that comfortingly reflect the best Northwest ingredients. [Eater 38 Member]
Yes, the seafood is delicious, but Renee Erickson's oyster bar also offers seemingly simple small plates that keep the tucked-away dining room reliably packed. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
The French/Korean fusion restaurant continues to inspire. Weekend brunch is also notable: an urban barbecue format that features a communal table filled with all sorts of goodies. [Eater 38 Member]
Little Uncle is the go-to for some of the best Thai food in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
In this charming place, expect an abundance of delicious seasonal vegetables, wood oven-fired meats and fish, pickled treats and fresh baked desserts — favorites of Erickson's. [Eater 38 Member]
In chef Tamara Murphy's words: "We’re not Spanish. We’re not Italian. It’s about what’s fresh and what we feel like cooking that day. The menu will always be changing." [Eater 38 Member]
Chilled Dungeness crab with garlic mayo, king salmon cured in honey & camomile, and the lamb leg are just some of the menu minglers. Don't leave without the sourdough bread. [Eater 38 Member]
An unmarked hole in the wall, this is the go-to for authentic Japanese food in the International District. There's a sushi bar and handful of tables that fill-up quickly. [Eater 38 Member]
Two words: bacon jam. That's the condiment served on the burger at food truck and now brick-and-mortar Diner. Allecia Vermillion of Seattle Met magazine says it has "become a local classic."
