The Pine Box
Headed by Ian Roberts (a founder of Seattle Beer Week and former bar manager at Brouwer’s), the Pine Box enlivens its (gorgeous) mortuary setting with more tha…
1600 Melrose Ave
Capitol Hill
206-588-0375
Capitol Hill
206-588-0375
Mezcaleria Oaxaca
La Mezcaleria Oaxaca features dishes like fish tacos, chile relleno, and carne asada plates, plus cocktails made with the smoky spirit they're named for. Pro t…
422 E Pine St
Seattle
(206) 324-0506
Seattle
(206) 324-0506
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
The owners of Capitol Hill’s Fogón Cocina Mexicana were born in Mexico, the restaurant is staffed with family and friends, and the service is friendly and cons…
600 E Pine St
Capitol Hill
206-320-7777
Capitol Hill
206-320-7777
Knee High Stocking Co.
Knee High Stocking Co. is a tiny bar on Olive Way that's a speakeasy, but, you know, with a liquor license. There's no sign, and reservations (by text message …
1356 Olive Way
Capitol Hill
206-979-7049
Capitol Hill
206-979-7049
Linda's Tavern
Under the baleful watch of a taxidermied buffalo, Capitol Hill has hung out at Western-themed Linda's with shots and pitchers of beer for two-plus decades now,…
707 E Pine St
Capitol Hill
206-325-1220
Capitol Hill
206-325-1220
Quinn's Pub
The people behind Restaurant Zoe created this Capitol Hill gastropub, offering (relatively) affordable, prettied-up versions of country foods people have been …
1001 E Pike St
Seattle
206-325-7711
Seattle
206-325-7711
Bimbos Cantina
Bimbo's has fat, tasty burritos and pretty good everything else. Sometimes crowded, which means a wait, and sometimes the service is infuriatingly slow, but th…
1013 E Pike St
Seattle
206-322-9950
Seattle
206-322-9950
Poquitos
An upscale Mexican concept featuring 14,000 hand-painted tiles with craft/artisanal/etc. cocktails, handmade tortillas, queso fundido, and an enclosed patio wi…
1000 E Pike St
Capitol Hill
206-453-4216
Capitol Hill
206-453-4216
Rhein Haus
Twentysomethings jostle for position around this prefab German beer hall's sprawling main bar. Inoffensive pick-up lines and mini bottles of Underberg are swif…
912 12th Ave
Central District
206-325-5409
Central District
206-325-5409
Altstadt Bierhalle & Brathaus
Altstadt, owned by former Belltown street taco entrepreneur Lex Petras, is arguably Seattle’s first stab at upscale German food. And it hits the mark. Certainl…
209 First Ave S
Pioneer Square
206-602-6442
Pioneer Square
206-602-6442
Victory Lounge
The Victory is (shockingly) a fine replacement for the longtime beloved dive the Lobo, with strong drinks, live shows (sometimes GLORIOUSLY LOUD), lots of hot …
433 Eastlake Ave E
South Lake Union
206-382-4467
South Lake Union
206-382-4467
Deluxe Bar & Grill
The Deluxe Bar and Grill has been in the same location since 1962, and along the way has managed to amass a very loyal following. People especially like the sa…
625 Broadway E
Seattle
206-324-9697
Seattle
206-324-9697
Pacific Inn Pub
The Pacific Inn Pub is an unpretentious place to drink with cheap beer, a jukebox, and superb fish ’n’ chips. Located in the Stone Way crawlspace between Fremo…
3501 Stone Way N
Fremont
206-547-2967
Fremont
206-547-2967
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
Brouwer's Cafe
If Tyrion Lannister had a taste for double IPAs, it'd be easy to picture this Fremont beer temple in the depths of Casterly Rock. Radiant chandeliers and a cir…
400 N 35th St
Fremont
206-267-2437
Fremont
206-267-2437
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse
The quintessential college bar, the Big Time has big wooden tables and offers affordable, hearty food for lean students and rich, dark beers for everyone. The …
4133 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-545-4509
Northeast Seattle
206-545-4509
Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack and Watering Hole
Slim’s has a great country-time roadhouse vibe; in summertime, bands play on the bed of an old Ford F-600 in the big backyard while happy people lounge at picn…
5606 First Ave S
Georgetown
206-762-7900
Georgetown
206-762-7900
Fonda La Catrina
Fonda la Catrina, and its adjacent fish-focused sister restaurant El Sirenito, are true Georgetown gems. Fonda serves contemporary, slightly fancier versions o…
5905 Airport Way S
Greater Duwamish
206-767-2787
Greater Duwamish
206-767-2787
