Ba Bar
You can get yourself fed—with the one of the city’s best bowls of pho, no less—from the morning till the wee hours at this stylish Vietnamese mini-chain, with …
500 Terry Ave N
South Lake Union
(206) 623-2711
South Lake Union
(206) 623-2711
5 Point Cafe
The Five Point is inarguably one of Seattle’s best dive bars. The floppy, salty fries have never seen the inside of a freezer, and if you like an old-school op…
415 Cedar St
Belltown
206-448-9991
Belltown
206-448-9991
Star Fusion & Bar
This Mongolian restaurant features plenty of lamb and beef, plus Japanese fusion dishes like ramen, poke, sushi, and homemade potstickers.
538 Broadway E
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
El Farol
Formerly known as Jalisco but still under the same ownership, El Farol offers Mexican-American standards (think combo plates, various pollo dishes, etc.) in a …
1467 E Republican St
Seattle
206-325-9005
Seattle
206-325-9005
Plaza Garibaldi
Despite the Italian-sounding name, family-owned Plaza Garibaldi serves Mexican food in lower Queen Anne, following in the footsteps of the previous tenant, Jal…
129 First Ave N
Uptown
206-397-4088
Uptown
206-397-4088
Agave Cocina & Tequilas
Agave Cocina boasts over 150 varieties, brands, and exclusive/limited batches of top-shelf tequila, including blanco, reposado, anejo, extra anejo tequilas, so…
100 Republican St
Uptown
206-420-8195
Uptown
206-420-8195
Mecca
On one side, the Mecca is an old-timey counter-and-booth-style diner, for those times when only dependable diner food can hit the spot—and dependable it is. On…
526 Queen Anne Ave N
Uptown
206-285-9728
Uptown
206-285-9728
Blue Water Taco Grill
Blue Water Taco Grill does have tacos, but many other delicious things too, like burritos, quesadillas, tortas and salads. Queen Anne's location also has a nic…
515 Queen Anne N
Uptown
206-352-2407
Uptown
206-352-2407
5 Spot
With its ever-changing menu—half of which rotates every three months or so—the 5 Spot focuses on different American regional cuisines. There's also standard di…
1502 Queen Anne Ave N
East Queen Anne
206-285-7768
East Queen Anne
206-285-7768
Iconiq
With Chef Toshiyuki Kawai at the helm, Iconiq (iconic + unique) meshes together French cooking techniques with Japanese flavors and ingredients. The resulting …
1421 31st Ave S
Mount Baker
206-568-7715
Mount Baker
206-568-7715
Little Water Cantina
It’s “modern Mexican” in Eastlake, with lots of reclaimed wood, gramophone-horn lighting fixtures, a collage of vintage postcards, and a wall made of empty teq…
2865 Eastlake Ave E
Eastlake
206-397-4940
Eastlake
206-397-4940
Pablo y Pablo
Pablo y Pablo is a taco kitchen and margarita bar serving the Wallingford and Freemont neighborhoods. It is run by the same folks who own Barrio and Meet the M…
1605 N 34th St
Wallingford
206-973-3505
Wallingford
206-973-3505
Agua Verde Cafe
Begin by paddling away from the Agua Verde Paddle Club with someone you like. Proceed in tandem to marvel at the water, at the Montlake Bridge as seen from ben…
1303 NE Boat St
Northeast Seattle
206-545-8570
Northeast Seattle
206-545-8570
Red Star Taco Bar
Started by three bartenders who met while working at the nearby Ballroom, Red Star Taco Bar across the street from the Lenin statue in Fremont is clearly a cap…
513 N 36th St
Fremont
206-258-3087
Fremont
206-258-3087
Mission Cantina
West Seattle staple serving up tapas and Mexican fare in a sultry, decorative setting. Get the sweet potato enchiladas and the flan.
2325 California Ave SW
North Admiral
206-937-8220
North Admiral
206-937-8220
HA!
Ha! (named after a laugh) offers colorful decor, cocktails, and comfort food. There are food and/or drink specials Sunday through Wednesday—Southern Fried Sund…
4256 Fremont Ave N
Fremont
206-588-1169
Fremont
206-588-1169
