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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-08-30

Seattle's dining scene is surprisingly diverse. In addition to the expected Northwestern style seafood restaurants and steakhouses, visitors will find a variety of restaurants with influences from Latin America, Asia, France and other places not normally associated with the Northwest. Many restaurant menus are rooted in fresh seafood, an abundance of small-scale producers, great local wines and an ever-growing pool of talented chefs.

Foodies will enjoy the Savor Seattle Food Tour at Pike Place Market. This two-hour walking tour gets behind the scenes to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic 105-year old landmark. A gourmet restaurant tour and a chocolate tour are also available in the city.

Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar

Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar

Experience the best in fresh Northwest seafood. Located at the end of Pier 57 with amazing waterfront views. On the menu you will not only find mouth-watering seafood dishes such as grilled salmon fillet and king crab, but also pasta dishes and steaks.

El Gaucho

El Gaucho

Seattle's premier steakhouse, where the details are carefully and thoughtfully executed and where every guest receives impeccable service and high quality food. Enjoy your delicious 28-day dry-aged steak while listening to live jazz piano music.

Andaluca Restaurant & Bar

Andaluca Restaurant & Bar

Enjoy fresh seasonal Northwest foods combined with Mediterranean flavors and techniques in a warm, upbeat atmosphere. Besides offering tasty food such as Andaluca paella, grilled halibut and grilled pork tenderloin, they also provide gluten-free menu. Reservations recommended.

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria

The Northwest's first Certified Neapolitan Pizzeria serves wood fired pizzas, salads, gelato and award winning cocktails. Aperitivo Italiano Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Their pizzaioli are skilled in giving you the toppings that you prefer or would like to see on a pizza. Let your mind go free and enjoy the hospitality of Italy.

Duke's Seafood

Duke's Seafood

Award-winning chowders, fresh seafood, prize-winning Caesar salad, and outstanding cheeseburgers can all be found at Duke's. Duke set a goal for himself, which is to serve the world's best seafood and provide it in the most natural way possible, without added chemicals. Enjoy the flavor of the sea with fish coming directly from Alaska.

Alibi Room

Alibi Room

A hip, stylish little Seattle restaurant and bar located under the Pike Place Market, the Alibi Room serves up excellent thin-crust pizzas and other unique offerings while pairing the cuisine with some seriously stiff drinks. The Alibi Room gets seriously packed with the “in” crowd so it’s best to make a reservation.

Altura

Altura

According to many people who have visited, or live in, Seattle feel that the Altura restaurant belongs in the top 10 of best restaurants in Seattle. They serve many different sorts of seasonal foods and a friendly staff to accommodate you. While some would say the prices are on the high side, you can be guaranteed you will enjoy having dinner here as the quality is top notch according to a recent Seattle magazine.

Canlis

Canlis

If you've always been looking for a time machine to go back to 1950 and enjoy dining with class dressed in formals, then Canlis is the place to go in Seattle. With its golden ambiance, classic woodwork, and live music, the trip back in time is almost complete. Having more than 15 awards, make sure to try out their large selection of food on the menu. Do make a reservation to be certain you have spot when you decide to go to Canlis.

Salumi

Salumi

Salumi resides in the historic pioneer's district and offers high quality gourmet cured meats in sandwiches and by the pound, as well as other traditional Italian food. This specific way to cure the meat is unique to Salumi and a tradition they have kept since 1903.

RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

True to its name, RockCreek serves eco-friendly seafood and spirits. The building itself has two stories and is inspired by a traditional fishing lodge and has both a restaurant as well as a bar. Step into an alternate reality where you have become a fisherman and enjoy the spoils at night in your fishing lodge, accompanied with some strong spirits of course.

The Pink Door

The Pink Door

A restaurant with a touch of mystery and a very cozy atmosphere that serves homemade Italian/American food. In addition to your meal, there is also live burlesque shows and trapeze entertainment making sure your night is unforgettable.

TAT'S Deli

TAT'S Deli

TAT's is determined to show to everyone that Seattle is able to offer an incredibly tasty food experience. They have a wide variety of Philly steaks, hoagies, subs, soups and salads. If your throat feels a little dry after eating, TAT's offers various beverages as well, ranging from water to Ice Tea. Recently they have also added a food truck to their collection, so be on the lookout for them when travelling through the city!

Spinasse

Spinasse

Step into a part of little Italy in the middle of busy metropolitan city. With it's rustic interior, open kitchen and their use of local ingredients, you will experience a very authentic meal. For the people who have the keg instead of the six-pack, Spinasse offers various foods such as salmon wrapped in chard. With such a wide selection of food it is possible to please any kind of customer.

Mashiko

Mashiko

Mashiko is a creative place with a live webcam at the bar. It's also Seattle's first sushi bar that is completely sustainable. This means you can fully enjoy well prepared food and know that you do not harm the world's animal population.

Lola

Lola

A restaurant owned by the larger restaurant chain 'Tom Douglas', Lola is Greek inspired and serves various meals in that region. The interior is cozy and the service is highly valued by its customers. They use a variety of flavors to make dishes containing kabob with lamb, portobello mushrooms, as well as various seafood dishes.

Metropolitan Grill

Metropolitan Grill

If juicy, tender steaks with succulent flavors is something you are looking for, then head over to this popular steakhouse. The friendly and attentive team will make sure your evening will go smoothly and serve you quality beef which are all hand selected by the Executive Corporate Chef, Eric Hellner.

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is the hugely popular Taiwanese-based dumpling chain with locations in the United States, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia to name a few. From the menu you can pick mouth-watering food such as signature pork dumplings (xiao long bao), shrimp and pork wontons, soup dumplings and chicken fried rice.

The Independent Pizzeria

The Independent Pizzeria

Here you'll be able to eat thin-crusted pizzas with creative toppings while enjoying the view of Lake Washington. The Independent Pizzeria's menu also features their house-baked bread and salads with cheese and tomatoes as starters, as well as a rotating selection of craft beer and wines highlighted on a chalk board at the entrance.

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