JarrBar
JarrBar, from Bryan Jarr (who previously co-owned the late, great Madison Park Conservatory), was inspired by the many small neighborhood tabernas Jarr encount…
1432 Western Ave
Pike Place Market
206- 209 - 2239
Pike Place Market
206- 209 - 2239
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
Healeo
Vegetarians and vegans love this sleek cafe's lunch offerings (soup, gluten-free pizza, tahini-tofu bowls, and so forth), juices, and smoothies. They also have…
1520 15th Ave
Seattle
206-453-5066
Seattle
206-453-5066
Reckless Noodles
This bold noodle joint pairs craft cocktails and beer with authentic Vietnamese street food, like a curry vermicelli bowl with beef cheeks.
2519 S Jackson St
Central District
(206) 329-5499
Central District
(206) 329-5499
Paseo Caribbean Food
Pretty much the only game in town where you can get roast pork done Cuban style, i.e., meat that falls apart to melt in your mouth. It’s a little sweet, but so…
1760 1st Ave S
SoDo
420-7781
SoDo
420-7781
Cafe Flora
Cafe Flora was born in 1991 of a utopian dream. It was to be—according to the harmonious views of three Madison Valley friends—the perfect restaurant: communit…
2901 E Madison St
Madison Valley
206-325-9100
Madison Valley
206-325-9100
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
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
Temporarily Closed
Flowers Bar & Restaurant
Located on the Ave, Flowers gets a diverse group of customers, but the regulars are UW students who aren't down for frat row. It's comfortable and has a full …
4247 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-633-1903
Northeast Seattle
206-633-1903
Sureshot Cafe
Dominic Holden says, "The coffee here is pretty much the best, and their punk rock thing reminds me of the Black Cat, Puss-Puss, the Globe, and other much-miss…
4505 University Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-632-3100
Northeast Seattle
206-632-3100
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
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
The Flora Bakehouse
The longtime vegetarian haven Cafe Flora has at last debuted its much-anticipated sibling bakery, the Flora Bakehouse, in the space of its former production fa…
1511 S Lucile St
Beacon Hill
206-763-1237
Beacon Hill
206-763-1237
Pi Vegan Pizzeria
A vegan pizza and calzone joint, under new ownership but still devotedly meat-free. Pizza Pi uses a rice-based mozzarella-style "cheese" and many pies come wit…
5301 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-343-1415
Northeast Seattle
206-343-1415
Island Soul Restaurant
Owner Theo Martin has created a space that is as much a community gathering spot as it is a restaurant. But make no mistake, the people come hungry for the Car…
4869 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-329-1202
Rainier Valley
206-329-1202
Ciudad
A collaboration between two high-profile Seattle entrepreneurs, Marcus Lalario (95 Slide, Alive & Well, Fat’s Chicken and Waffles) and chef Matt Dillon (Sitka …
6118 12th Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-717-2984
Greater Duwamish
206-717-2984
Wayward Coffeehouse
Wayward Coffeehouse eats local: doughnuts from Mighty-O, croissants from Le Fournil, bagels from Blazing Bagels, gluten-free cookies from WOW, and organic free…
6417 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 104
Northeast Seattle
206-525-5191
Northeast Seattle
206-525-5191
Bongos Cafe
Bongos serves delicious Caribbean food with zero pretensions, and the restaurant, tucked into a triangular plot of land on Aurora, just off Green Lake, is prac…
6501 Aurora Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-420-8548
Phinney Ridge
206-420-8548