Oak
This Beacon Hill place that can contain children and also has a cocktail lounge for grown-ups. The Oak's beer comes from local breweries; its menu focuses on o…
3019 Beacon Ave S
Beacon Hill
206-353-7070
Beacon Hill
206-353-7070
The Velvet Elk
This speakeasy-esque neighborhood hangout from the owners of the Feed Store is a cozy space for craft cocktails and bites like hummus, olives, and cheese plate…
3605 S McClellan St
Mount Baker
Mount Baker
La Medusa
La Medusa's authentic "Sicilian soul food," made with lots of local/seasonal ingredients, makes it an upmarket Columbia City favorite.
4857 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-723-2192
Rainier Valley
206-723-2192
Wabi-Sabi
Sushi in Columbia City from the owner of Thoa's and Chinoise.
4909 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-721-0212
Rainier Valley
206-721-0212
Hummingbird Saloon
Right near Full Tilt in Columbia City, the Hummingbird Saloon specializes in Cornish pasties (YUM). The name reportedly came from the owner admiringly watching…
5041 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-349-1731
Rainier Valley
206-349-1731
Kezira Cafe
Our friend Jill says Kezira Cafe, which used to be Solom, is "still Ethiopian—still really good Ethiopian, in fact, and festively painted purple and orange now…
5100 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
(206) 588-1024
Rainier Valley
(206) 588-1024
Ada's Restaurant & Bar
Ada's (not to be confused with the cafe-bookstore in Capitol Hill), is an upscale neighborhood spot serving New American-style dishes near the Woodland Park Zo…
5910 Phinney Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-397-3253
Phinney Ridge
206-397-3253
418 Public House
418 Public House is a second pub from the guy behind Capitol Hill’s superlative Summit, with a similar, simple mission: nothing fancy, just a good place to dri…
418 NW 65th St
Phinney Ridge
206-783-0418
Phinney Ridge
206-783-0418
Tin Hat
The Tin Hat's only goal is to achieve the status of platonic ideal for a certain type of bar-ness—and that it does, exceedingly well. Hot dogs are always $1. G…
512 NW 65th St
Phinney Ridge
206-782-2770
Phinney Ridge
206-782-2770
Mai Thaiku
Good Thai food abounds in Seattle, but Phinney Ridge’s Mai Thaiku leads the charge to greatness. While the kitchen dabbles expertly in popular favorites like p…
6705 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-706-7807
Phinney Ridge
206-706-7807
Oliver's Twist
The food here is made in a tiny kitchen, and the plates are small, but the flavors are big with duck fat, anchovy butter, and various vinaigrettes. The garlic …
6822 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-706-6673
Phinney Ridge
206-706-6673
Gainsbourg
Named for the '60s French singer, scoundrel, and womanizer Serge Gainsbourg, this laid-back bar serves French small plates at good prices. Among the selections…
8550 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood
206-783-4004
Greenwood
206-783-4004
Lantern Brewing
Tiny, family-owned Lantern Brewing now has a nice-looking tasting room, open Thursday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.
938 N 95th St
Greenwood
206-729-5350
Greenwood
206-729-5350
