Buddha Ruksa
A West Seattle (and possibly citywide) obsession. People come just for the crispy garlic chicken (dubbed “crack chicken” by many)—fried chicken sautéed in plen…
3520 SW Genesee Street
West Seattle
206-937-7676
West Seattle
206-937-7676
Varlamos Pizzeria
Known for their huge, delicious calzones, Laurelhurst's Varlamos is kid-friendly and full of televisions. They also sell their calzones frozen, so you can take…
3617 NE 45th St
Laurelhurst
206-522-8515
Laurelhurst
206-522-8515
Ephesus
Ephesus seduces with its Turkish food, soft folk music, gracious service, and massive, comforting wooden chairs (some made from barrels). A few plants twine ar…
5245 California Ave SW
West Seattle
206-937-3302
West Seattle
206-937-3302
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
Petit Pierre Bakery
Celine Patisserie, run by husband-and-wife team Alexei and Daniela Bucos, is a Greenwood/Phinney newcomer that serves a bit of everything. Lunch items like ham…
6801 Greenwood Ave N Unit 113A
Phinney Ridge
206-258-6572
Phinney Ridge
206-258-6572
Yanni's
Yanni’s is a neighborly place where the waiters will gently nag you about your Greek pronunciation, and where everything lamb is spiced and delicious. Dolmades…
7419 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-783-6945
Phinney Ridge
206-783-6945
Gorgeous George's
Delicious lamb kebabs make this Greenwood joint good, but its Greek salad makes it great. The lunch specials are a good deal. The owner, George himself, is rum…
7719 Greenwood Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-783-0116
Phinney Ridge
206-783-0116
Istanbul Kebab
Istanbul Kebab—where Pita Grill and King Falafel used to be, according to Phinneywood.com—is a self-proclaimed "vegetarians' heaven."
8317 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood
206-446-4528
Greenwood
206-446-4528
Hummus Cafe
Replacing Sweet on You on the corner of 85th and Greenwood is Hummus Cafe. They probably serve hummus.
8420 Greenwood Ave
Greenwood
206-706-9300
Greenwood
206-706-9300
The Olive and Grape
The Olive and Grape promises a "casual Mediterranean experience in the heart of Greenwood." It's in the same location as Olive You (without the lame homophone).
8516 Greenwood N
Greenwood
206-724-0272
Greenwood
206-724-0272
Georgia's Greek Restaurant & Deli
Georgia’s is a cute little family-run joint with a lengthy menu of tasty Greek standards. The octopus, served in a white wine sauce, is outstanding. Also: brea…
323 NW 85th St
Greenwood
206-783-1228
Greenwood
206-783-1228
