Cantina Leña
The newest restaurant in the Tom Douglas empire, “inspired by the rustic cooking of Mexico.” The kitchen is built around a wood-fired pit and grill and feature…
2101 Fifth Ave
Belltown
206-519-5723
Belltown
206-519-5723
Insomnia Cookies
A Philadelphia-based chain called Insomnia Cookies, which offers nighttime delivery and late-night hours to sate nocturnal cookie cravings, is set to open a lo…
2224 First Ave
Belltown
Belltown
Umi Sake House
Umi Sake House is stylish—a combination of the uber-modern sterility of the Bada Lounge, which used to occupy the space, and the wood of a Japanese teaho…
2230 First Ave
Belltown
206-374-8717
Belltown
206-374-8717
Shiro's
As of April 2014, the marvelous sushi master Shiro isn't at Shiro's anymore—he sold his interest in the business to partners, including one from the less-than-…
2401 Second Ave
Belltown
206-443-9844
Belltown
206-443-9844
Macrina Cafe and Bakery
Macrina is often cited as Seattle's best bakery, and for good reason.
2408 First Ave
Belltown
206-448-4032
Belltown
206-448-4032
La Parisienne French Bakery
La Parisienne is owned by the Morin family, from Paris, France. The charming person you will likely find behind the counter is Christine Morin; her husband, Pa…
2507 Fourth Ave
Belltown
206-728-5999
Belltown
206-728-5999
El Moose
Things people especially love at El Moose: the Mexican breakfasts and the tortilla soup. The former includes excellent chilaquiles, superlative huevos ranchero…
5242 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-5568
Ballard
206-784-5568
Asadero El Mesquito
Asadero El Mesquite (sometimes referred to as Asadero Ballard), is the relative restaurant of Kent's Asadero Sinaloa. Both locations offer a dizzying array of …
5405 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Ballard
(206) 659-4499
Gracia
After several years cooking in New York City, Chester Gerl (formerly of Matt’s in the Market) returned to open Gracia, serving both antojitos, tacos, and other…
5313 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-268-0217
Ballard
206-268-0217
Moshi Moshi Sushi
Moshi Moshi’s salient feature is the Tree, a two-story-high artificial cherry tree with LED-illuminated blossoms. It would be especially amazing if you were st…
5324 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 971-7424
Ballard
(206) 971-7424
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…
5427 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-453-3792
Ballard
206-453-3792
La Carta de Oaxaca
Seattle’s first and foremost Oaxacan restaurant remains as popular as ever, winning Seattle’s collective heart with bolder, more adventurous offerings than you…
5431 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-8722
Ballard
206-782-8722
Cupcake Royale
Cupcake Royale was started in 2003 in Seattle as the first cupcake bakery and cafe outside of New York City, and has since expanded from the original Capitol H…
2052 NW Market St
Ballard
206-883-7656
Ballard
206-883-7656
Rosellini's
This café and bakery serves goodies including French pastries, fresh bread, handmade cakes, and espresso.
1413 NW 70th St
Ballard
Ballard
