A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
The Walrus and the Carpenter. Ballard · Oyster bar / Pacific Northwest seafood — The most emotionally resonant dining room in Seattle — a cozy Ballard oyster bar from James Beard Award–winning chef Renee Erickson that became the…
Joule. Wallingford · Korean steakhouse / Asian fusion — Multi–James Beard Award–nominated chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi run this inventive Korean steakhouse with a Pacific Northwest twist — shareable…
Pho Bac Sup Shop. Chinatown-International District · Vietnamese — A James Beard–recognized pillar of Seattle's Vietnamese dining scene, known for deeply flavored broths, classic pho, and a cocktail menu that draws a…
Kilig. Chinatown-International District · Filipino — James Beard–nominated chef Melissa Miranda's celebration of Filipino flavors — bold, joyful, and rooted in family tradition. One of the most…
Dick's Drive-In (Broadway). Capitol Hill · American burgers / fast food — Seattle's beloved local burger chain has anchored Capitol Hill's Broadway since 1955. The Deluxe burger and hand-dipped shakes are unchanged classics,…
The Pink Door. 1919 Post Alley · 4.6★ (7,314 reviews)
The Crab Pot Seattle. 1301 Alaskan Way Pier 57 · 4.2★ (11,898 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Lowell's Restaurant. Pike Place Market / Downtown · American / Pacific Northwest seafood — A three-story market staple at 1519 Pike Place with prime Elliott Bay views on every floor. Known for breakfast, Dungeness crab,…
Matt's in the Market. Pike Place Market / Downtown · New American / Pacific Northwest — An intimate, elevated market-level restaurant with eye-to-eye views of the glowing Pike Place Market sign. The seasonal menu leans…
Pike Brewing Company. Downtown / Pike Place · Craft brewery pub — Founded in 1989 and tucked next to Pike Place Market, Pike Brewing pours rotating taps of its handcrafted ales alongside hand-formed burgers, Dungeness…
Le Panier. 1902 Pike Pl · 4.7★ (3,093 reviews)
Bakery Nouveau. 137 15th Ave E · 4.6★ (1,736 reviews)
La Parisienne French Bakery. 2507 4th Ave · 4.5★ (1,926 reviews)
Sea Wolf Bakers. 3617 Stone Way N Ste 101 · 4.6★ (1,605 reviews)
Byen Bakeri. 15 Nickerson St Ste D · 4.7★ (1,239 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Canlis. Queen Anne / Lake Union · Pacific Northwest fine dining — Seattle's most storied restaurant, operating continuously since 1950 in a mid-century modern perch above Lake Union. Widely regarded as the…
Altura. Capitol Hill · Italian / Pacific Northwest tasting menu — Chef Nathan Lockwood blends Italian tradition, French technique, and a Japanese reverence for seasonality — the weekly-changing menu is…