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
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
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
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
Barking Dog Alehouse
Cool neighborhood pub in Greenwood with a great beer selection (specializing in Belgian brews) and an eclectic food menu (sesame seared-ahi salad). Too bad the…
705 NW 70th St
Phinney Ridge
206-782-2974
Phinney Ridge
206-782-2974
Ray's Cafe
Ray's Boathouse's sibling is just upstairs, with a cheaper menu, bar, and great waterfront views.
6049 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 782-0094
Ballard
(206) 782-0094
Magnuson Cafe and Brewery
Dexter Brewhouse and Mollusk Brewing in South Lake Union have opened a new cafe and brewery in Sand Point with a spacious patio overlooking Lake Washington. Th…
7777 62nd Avenue Northeast
Northeast Seattle
206-525-0669
Northeast Seattle
206-525-0669
The Maple
Formerly known as the Maple Bar and now re-opened under new ownership, this cozy, charming little pub is run by Katy Haima and British identical twins Alex Bli…
8929 Roosevelt Way NE
Maple Leaf
206-402-6135
Maple Leaf
206-402-6135
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