Capitol Cider
Capitol Cider is a handsome, old-fashionedy pub serving lots of kinds of hard cider—30 on tap—along with the usual drinky suspects, plus non-holier-than-thou g…
818 E Pike St
Capitol Hill
206-397-3564
Capitol Hill
206-397-3564
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
Aerlume
This restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson of Crush and the team behind El Gaucho (known collectively as "Fire & Vine Hospitality) sits b…
2003 Western Ave Suite C
Pike Place Market
206-441-4468
Pike Place Market
206-441-4468
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
LOCAL Public Eatery
Popular with Amazon employees and non-Amazonians alike, this SLU pub is a solid gathering spot for happy hour. Folks also like the customizable Bloody Mary bar…
404 Terry Ave N
South Lake Union
206-257-1888
South Lake Union
206-257-1888
The White Swan Public House
There’s a lot of potential awesomeness at White Swan Public House, especially a seafood poutine topped with clams, bacon, scallions, and then basted in chowder…
1001 Fairview Ave N
South Lake Union
206-588-2680
South Lake Union
206-588-2680
BluWater Bistro Leschi
This waterfront standard uses its gorgeous view to ratchet up menu prices for the very average fare, which makes the daily happy hour, featuring discount food …
102 Lakeside Ave
Central District
206-328-2233
Central District
206-328-2233
Perihelion Brewery
Beacon Hill’s first brewery, with 12 taps of rotating beer, cider, and mead, specializes in Belgian ales, including saisons brewed with fruit. The menu of “Nor…
2800 16th Ave S
Greater Duwamish
206-200-3935
Greater Duwamish
206-200-3935
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
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
Skylark Cafe & Club
Serving up plenty of traditional American food (chicken strips, mac 'n' cheese, chicken fried steak, sandwiches), weekend brunch, drinks, and rock 'n' roll.
3803 Delridge Way SW
West Seattle
206-935-2111
West Seattle
206-935-2111
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
Rooftop Brewing Company
This hyper-local brewery has something for everyone—including an array of participating food trucks like Smokestack Lightning BBQ and Mr. Gyros. The titular ro…
1220 West Nickerson St
North Queen Anne
(206) 457-8598
North Queen Anne
(206) 457-8598
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
