TRACE
Replacing the W Hotel’s Earth & Ocean—which produced such chefs as Lark’s Johnathan Sundstrom, Brian McCracken and Dana Tough of the Coterie Room/etc., and Mar…
1112 Fourth Ave
Downtown Seattle
206-264-6000
Downtown Seattle
206-264-6000
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
The restaurant that replaced Union downtown: Japonessa Sushi Cocina. The head chef: Billy Beach, formerly of Umi Sake House and Kushibar (the owner also runs i…
1400 First Ave
Pike Place Market
206-971-7979
Pike Place Market
206-971-7979
Rachel's Ginger Beer
People who love Rachel's Ginger Beer and/or ice cream and/or alcohol (or ALL THREE TOGETHER), commence freaking out: This combo soda fountain/bar is brought to…
1530 Post Alley
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
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 …
550 12th Ave
Central District
206-328-2030
Central District
206-328-2030
Wild Ginger McKenzie
The well-known pan-Asian restaurant Wild Ginger will open its third location in South Lake Union on August 18, inside a luxury apartment building called McKenz…
2208 8th Ave
Belltown
Belltown
Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery
Autumn Martin, former Canlis pastry chef and Theo head chocolatier (and fourth-generation Washingtonian), makes all-organic desserts from carefully sourced, lo…
1650 E Olive Way
Capitol Hill
206-258-2591
Capitol Hill
206-258-2591
Rose Temple
In the former space of the defunct delicatessen/speakeasy By the Pound, business partners and Westward alums Austin Polley and Benjamin Smith have soft-opened …
1801 E Olive Way
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Eastern Cafe
This spacious, high-ceilinged ID spot has coffee, tea, sandwiches, crepes, and gelato, plus beer, wine, and cocktails, too.
510 Maynard Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1776
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1776
Tamarind Tree
Despite its large size, International District’s Tamarind Tree has a cozy, romantic atmosphere. It’s good for date nights, friend nights, and birthday parties.…
1036 S Jackson St, Suite A
Yesler Terrace
206-860-1404
Yesler Terrace
206-860-1404
Cactus
This local chain offers a blend of Southwestern, Mexican and Spanish cuisine, including tacos, enchiladas, and a selection of tapas-style small plates, as well…
426 Terry Ave N
South Lake Union
206-913-2250
South Lake Union
206-913-2250
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
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
East African Imports and Restaurant
This Ethiopian restaurant inside a cheerful import shop at 23rd and Jackson is run by Berhane Amanuel and Megan Eyre, who grind and blend their own spices (wit…
306 23rd Ave S #104
Central District
206-322-7717
Central District
206-322-7717
Bottlehouse
Bottlehouse is a wine bar and “shoppe” located upstairs from Madrona’s urban winery, Wilridge (which makes special Bottlehouse blends). The motto: “Dwell, Drin…
1416 34th Ave
Central District
206-708-7164
Central District
206-708-7164
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
Perihelion Brewery
Beacon Hill’s first brewery, with 12 taps of rotating beer, cider, and mead, specializes in Belgian ales, including saisons brewed with fruit. The menu of “Nor…
2800 16th Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-200-3935
Greater Duwamish
206-200-3935
The Whale Wins
At Renee Erickson’s the Whale Wins, almost everything is wood-fired, and while the menu may seem simple, North African flavors add interest. Of note: marrow bo…
3506 Stone Way N
Wallingford
206-632-9425
Wallingford
206-632-9425
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
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 …
2685 NE 46th St.
Northeast Seattle
(206) 328.1112
Northeast Seattle
(206) 328.1112