Frankie & Jo's
Located within The Stranger's coveted two-block radius, Frankie & Jo's offers 10 different variations of plant-based ice cream, plus one sorbet (Beet Strawberr…
1010 E Union St
Capitol Hill
206-257-1676
Capitol Hill
206-257-1676
Elliott's Oyster House
You can eat oysters on the half shell all year long, and Elliott’s shipshape, brass-railing bar (and lovely Sound-side outdoor deck during summertime) is just …
1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56
Seattle Waterfront
206-623-4340
Seattle Waterfront
206-623-4340
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
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
Canlis
Richie-riches, businesspeople, and gourmands love this mid-century marvel of a restaurant with its amazing view of Lake Union. Chef Brady Williams balances cla…
2576 Aurora Ave N
East Queen Anne
206-283-3313
East Queen Anne
206-283-3313
Homer
This highly anticipated restaurant from former Sitka and Spruce chef Logan Cox features a Mediterranean- and Middle Eastern-inspired wood-fired menu, with gril…
3013 Beacon Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-785-6099
Greater Duwamish
206-785-6099
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
Westward
Formerly helmed by Joshua Henderson, who recently sold the restaurant to restaurateur Renee Erickson, this waterfront restaurant is a little bit Northwest, a l…
2501 N Northlake Way
Wallingford
206-552-8215
Wallingford
206-552-8215
Portage Bay Cafe
A tasty place to go for an all-American, local/organic/sustainable-focused breakfast or brunch, including cage-free eggs from Olympia, hams and sausages made i…
4130 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-8230
Northeast Seattle
206-547-8230
RockCreek
RockCreek offers “globally sourced” seafood, and chef/owner Eric Donnelly—formerly of just-okay Toulouse Petit—makes some of Seattle’s best seafood: hamachi fr…
4300 Fremont Ave N
Fremont
206-557-7532
Fremont
206-557-7532
Georgetown Liquor Company
Georgetown Liquor Company doesn’t actually make booze, but it’s a neighborhood favorite for drinks as well as high-minded vegetarian pub grub (creative salads,…
5501 Airport Way S
Greater Duwamish
206-763-6764
Greater Duwamish
206-763-6764
Haymaker
Chef and restaurateur Brian Clevenger, who owns East Anchor Seafood and Vendemmia in Madrona, Le Messe in Eastlake, GH Pasta Co. in Denny Triangle and Raccolto…
4706 California Ave SW
Junction
206-941-6994
Junction
206-941-6994
Brimmer & Heeltap
The name Brimmer & Heeltap refers to a proper pour: When full, it's a “brimmer,” and at the end, only a “heeltap” is left. B&H is where the late, great Le Gour…
425 NW Market St
West Woodland
206-420-2534
West Woodland
206-420-2534
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Renee Erickson runs this celebrated Ballard oyster bar, which also serves local clams and mussels, craft cocktails, frites, and specialty meats, and everybody …
4743 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-395-9227
Ballard
206-395-9227
Hattie's Hat
With stiff drinks and good food, Hattie’s is one of Ballard’s most beloved dives. The all-American menu has everything from classic burgers with sweet-potato f…
5231 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-0175
Ballard
206-784-0175
Seattle Cookie Counter
The Cookie Counter is a new fully vegan sweets store, serving "delicious treats that you might never guess are vegan." In addition to their storefront location…
7415 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge
Phinney Ridge
Loretta's Northwesterner
From the owner of Georgetown’s beloved 9 Lb. Hammer comes this South Park bar that’s comfortable to a degree that could be hazardous to your liver’s health. Dr…
8617 14th Ave S
South Park
206-327-9649
South Park
206-327-9649