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delicious seattle

1. Le Pichet

8.8
1933 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Pike Place · 98 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This French bistro possesses both a legendary roast chicken and an informal charm that makes you want to linger all afternoon with some charcuterie and cheese. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

2. Spur Gastropub

113 Blanchard St (1st Ave), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Belltown · 59 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This Belltown destination has major cocktail credibility, but chefs Brian McCracken and Dana Tough produce food with a modernist flair that feels memorable, not gimmicky. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

3. Serious Pie

8.9
2001 4th Ave (btwn Virginia & Lenora), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Belltown · 269 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The blistered, slightly salty crusted pizzas are perfectly fired and come with a thoughtful list of salads and sides. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

4. Tamarind Tree

8.8
1036 S Jackson St (at 12th Ave S), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown Seattle · 87 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Bridging the divide between no-frills pho joints and higher-end Vietnamese dining, Tamarind Tree has an enormous menu of dishes that feel high end, even if prices may not be. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

5. La Bête

1802 Bellevue Ave (at E Howell St), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 36 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Meaty, French-influenced La Bete offers elegant dining with a side of pork rinds. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

John Howie Steak is one of delicious seattle.

6. John Howie Steak

8.8
11111 NE 8th Street Suite 125 (at 112th Ave NE), Bellevue, WA
Steakhouse · 125 tips and reviews
Daniel's Broiler is one of delicious seattle.

7. Daniel's Broiler

8.7
10500 NE 8th St (in BoA Bldg, 21st Floor), Bellevue, WA
Steakhouse · 81 tips and reviews
El Gaucho is one of delicious seattle.

8. El Gaucho

8.5
450 108th Ave NE (btwn NE 4th & 6th St.), Bellevue, WA
Steakhouse · 60 tips and reviews
Teddy's Bigger Burgers is one of delicious seattle.

9. Teddy's Bigger Burgers

17705 140th Ave NE (Gateway Shops), Woodinville, WA
Burger Joint · Town Center · 41 tips and reviews
Skillet is one of delicious seattle.

10. Skillet

8.6
1400 E Union St, Seattle, WA
Diner · Capitol Hill · 195 tips and reviews
Lunchbox Laboratory is one of delicious seattle.

11. Lunchbox Laboratory

7.3
1253 Thomas St (at Pontius Ave N), Seattle, WA
Burger Joint · South Lake Union · 130 tips and reviews
Local 360 is one of delicious seattle.

12. Local 360

2234 1st Ave (at Bell St), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Belltown · 250 tips and reviews
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is one of delicious seattle.

13. Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

9.0
1622 1/2 N 45th St (btwn Densmore & Woodlawn), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Wallingford · 135 tips and reviews
Espresso Vivace is one of delicious seattle.

14. Espresso Vivace

9.0
532 Broadway E (at E Republican St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 156 tips and reviews

15. La Spiga

8.0
1429 12th Ave (btwn Pike & Union), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 53 tips and reviews

Seth T.Seth T: This place does truffle oil right. Tagliatelle al tartufo or the truffle mashed potatoes are the perfect way to offset a happy hour drink or two.

16. Feierabend

422 Yale Ave N (btwn Harrison & Republican St.), Seattle, WA
German Restaurant · South Lake Union · 74 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: A menu of small plates and large, seasoned with gusto and served with potent condiments. The big, warm Bavarian pretzel is served with two kinds of mustards. Wash down with good German beer. Read more.

17. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

8.7
601 Queen Anne Ave N (at Mercer St), Seattle, WA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Queen Anne · 260 tips and reviews

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: The 56-item, New Orleans-inspired happy-hour menu is a sensory overload. The $5 breakfast happy hour is the best value. Happy hour daily 4-5:30 and 10-midnight, breakfast happy hour 9-11 am M-F Read more.

The Matador is one of delicious seattle.

18. The Matador

8.1
7824 Leary Way NE, Redmond, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Redmond · 95 tips and reviews
Lot No. 3 is one of delicious seattle.

19. Lot No. 3

460 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
Cocktail Bar · 137 tips and reviews
Portage Bay Cafe is one of delicious seattle.

20. Portage Bay Cafe

8.5
4130 Roosevelt Way NE (NE 42nd St), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · University District · 106 tips and reviews
Ray's Boathouse is one of delicious seattle.

21. Ray's Boathouse

8.5
6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Sunset Hill · 103 tips and reviews

22. RN74

1433 4th Ave (at Pike St), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · Seattle Central Business District · 97 tips and reviews

Wine SpectatorWine Spectator: Michael Mina and Rajat Parr's Seattle outpost of the original S.F. location offers a list of 1,000+ wines, with more focus on the Pacific Northwest but still great depth in France and California.

23. Izumi

8.6
12539 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Totem Lake · 45 tips and reviews

Bruce R.Bruce Ryan: Great sushi, but if you want to eat their non-sushi Japanese dishes you can't eat at the sushi bar. So, if you're going in a group, keep that in mind.

Tropea Ristorante Italiano is one of delicious seattle.

24. Tropea Ristorante Italiano

8042 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Redmond · 35 tips and reviews

25. Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

8.8
14804 NE 24th St, Redmond, WA
Thai Restaurant · Overlake · 106 tips and reviews

JoeyJoey: Good food. Very busy at lunch. If you are alone they will try to seat you at the bar. Resist! Bar service is abysmal and inattentive since bartender also waits a table section.

26. Din Tai Fung

9.1
700 Bellevue Way NE (700 Bellevue Way NE #280), Bellevue, WA
Dumpling Restaurant · 339 tips and reviews

Bruce R.Bruce Ryan: Soup dumplings (their claim to fame), shumai, fried rice (porkchop or otherwise) is the way to go. Some other dishes are only so-so.

27. Shultzy's Bar & Grill

7.7
4114 University Way NE (at NE 41st St), Seattle, WA
Pub · University District · 35 tips and reviews

Bruce R.Bruce Ryan: Best known for sausage, Shultzy's has 3 different types of veggie burgers (VegiMax, Boca, or Black Bean) with different toppings. The spicy Chimichurri VegiMax goes great with a pilsner or Kostritzer.

Belle Pastry is one of delicious seattle.

28. Belle Pastry

7.3
10373 Main St, Bellevue, WA
Bakery · 60 tips and reviews
Gaslamp Bar & Grill is one of delicious seattle.

29. Gaslamp Bar & Grill

7.4
1315 NW Mall St #3 (btwn 17th Ave NW & 12th Ave NW), Issaquah, WA
Pub · 20 tips and reviews
Cactus is one of delicious seattle.

30. Cactus

8.8
121 Park Ln, Kirkland, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Moss Bay · 80 tips and reviews
Yea's Wok is one of delicious seattle.

31. Yea's Wok

7.9
6969 Coal Creek Pkwy SE (SE 69th St), Newcastle, WA
Chinese Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Ginza Japanese Restaurant & Yakiniku is one of delicious seattle.

32. Ginza Japanese Restaurant & Yakiniku

8.5
103 102nd Ave SE (at Main St), Bellevue, WA
Japanese Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews
Serafina is one of delicious seattle.

33. Serafina

8.7
2043 Eastlake Ave E (at E Boston St), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Eastlake · 39 tips and reviews
Red Lantern is one of delicious seattle.

34. Red Lantern

520 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Chinese Restaurant · International District · 35 tips and reviews
Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Bellevue is one of delicious seattle.

35. Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Bellevue

8.3
1411 156th Ave NE Ste A (at NE 15th St), Bellevue, WA
Chinese Restaurant · Crossroads · 20 tips and reviews
Joe Bar is one of delicious seattle.

36. Joe Bar

810 E Roy St (at Harvard Ave. E), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 33 tips and reviews
Cedars in University District is one of delicious seattle.

37. Cedars in University District

8.3
4759 Brooklyn Ave NE (at NE 50th St), Seattle, WA
Indian Restaurant · University District · 35 tips and reviews
Korean Tofu House is one of delicious seattle.

38. Korean Tofu House

7.9
4142 Brooklyn Ave NE (at University Ave), Seattle, WA
Korean Restaurant · University District · 24 tips and reviews
Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant is one of delicious seattle.

39. Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant

418 8th Ave S (at S King St), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · International District · 61 tips and reviews
Maneki is one of delicious seattle.

40. Maneki

8.3
304 6th Ave S (btwn Main & Jackson St), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · International District · 66 tips and reviews

41. Kingfish Cafe

602 19th Ave E (at E Mercer St.), Seattle, WA
Southern Food Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 57 tips and reviews

Sandra G.Sandra Gran: Brunch is awesome. Order the Fried Chicken and Waffle.For dinner, order a side of cornbread. It comes with a delicious jalapeno chutney.

Café Presse is one of delicious seattle.

42. Café Presse

1117 12th Ave (btwn Madison & Spring), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · First Hill · 130 tips and reviews

43. Smith

8.8
332 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Pub · Capitol Hill · 92 tips and reviews

Irene M.Irene M: Taxidermy-chic mature hipster cocktail bar with good food and delicious Molly Moon ice cream.

44. Bush Garden Restaurant

6.8
614 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA
Karaoke Bar · International District · 19 tips and reviews

Irene M.Irene M: You can get your own tatami room if you want to eat sushi in relatively authentic privacy, though there is fancier sushi to be had other places. The real draw, though, is the karaoke bar.

45. Ezell's Famous Chicken

8.6
501 23rd Ave (at E Jefferson St), Seattle, WA
Fried Chicken Joint · 66 tips and reviews

Irene M.Irene M: Get the spicy. It will be the best fried chicken you've ever had. Thank God as crispy skin rains down on your garments. Get a roll to use to mop the grease from your face and then stuff in your mouth.

Fort St. George is one of delicious seattle.

46. Fort St. George

8.6
601 S King St, Seattle, WA
Japanese Restaurant · International District · 26 tips and reviews
Rione XIII is one of delicious seattle.

47. Rione XIII

8.0
401 15th Ave E (at E Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 26 tips and reviews
Baguette Box is one of delicious seattle.

48. Baguette Box

626 N 34th St (btwn Fremont & Evanston Ave N), Seattle, WA
Sandwich Spot · Fremont · 12 tips and reviews
Gourmet Dog Japon is one of delicious seattle.

49. Gourmet Dog Japon

Pike St (at 2nd Ave), Seattle, WA
Food Truck · Seattle Central Business District · 12 tips and reviews

50. Brave Horse Tavern

310 Terry Ave N (btwn Harrison & Thomas), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · South Lake Union · 166 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Brave Horse offers a well-curated list of local beers, amazing pretzels & impressive bar food. Check out the full calendar of special beer dinners and other events. [Eater 38 Member]

Santa Fe Mexican Grill is one of delicious seattle.

51. Santa Fe Mexican Grill

7.3
12709 NE 124th St, Kirkland, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Totem Lake · 22 tips and reviews
Tilikum Place Cafe is one of delicious seattle.

52. Tilikum Place Cafe

8.1
407 Cedar St (at 4th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Breakfast Spot · Belltown · 92 tips and reviews
Madison Park Conservatory is one of delicious seattle.

53. Madison Park Conservatory

1927 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA
Restaurant · Madison Park · 25 tips and reviews
Peso's Kitchen & Lounge is one of delicious seattle.

54. Peso's Kitchen & Lounge

605 Queen Anne Ave N (at W Mercer St), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower Queen Anne · 131 tips and reviews

55. The Harvest Vine

8.3
2701 E Madison St (at 27th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Spanish Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Irene M.Irene M: Make a reservation. Eat a delectable Basque-influenced dinner here. Follow recommendations, ask what's good. Don't come with a large party, it's a perfect place for a date. Eat everything.

Sitka and Spruce is one of delicious seattle.

56. Sitka and Spruce

1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 94 tips and reviews
Can Am Pizza is one of delicious seattle.

57. Can Am Pizza

7.6
15400 NE 20th St (21st St), Redmond, WA
Pizzeria · Overlake · 34 tips and reviews

58. Quinn's Pub

8.3
1001 E Pike St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Capitol Hill · 142 tips and reviews

Alex B.Alex Bradley: Try anything; I have never had a bad dish from Quinn's. I particuarly love the pan fried Foie Gras, Fish and Chips, Painted Hills Steak etc etc. I had an epic special the other day of scallops with

Mediterranean Kitchen is one of delicious seattle.

59. Mediterranean Kitchen

8.1
103 Bellevue Way NE (btw 1st St and 2nd St), Bellevue, WA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews
Agua Verde Café is one of delicious seattle.

60. Agua Verde Café

7.8
1303 NE Boat St (at 15th Ave NE), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · University District · 88 tips and reviews
Tuscan Stone Pizza is one of delicious seattle.

61. Tuscan Stone Pizza

7.4
2885 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA
Pizzeria · 9 tips and reviews
Cafe Juanita is one of delicious seattle.

62. Cafe Juanita

8.8
9702 NE 120th Pl (at 97th Ave NE), Kirkland, WA
Italian Restaurant · South Juanita · 18 tips and reviews
Ba Bar is one of delicious seattle.

63. Ba Bar

9.0
550 12th Ave (at E Barclay St), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 136 tips and reviews
Sitka and Spruce is one of delicious seattle.

64. Sitka and Spruce

1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 94 tips and reviews

EaterEater: About as Seattle as it gets. Chef Matt Dillon; Northwest ingredients; and dishes that seem disarmingly simple, until you realize you could never recreate them yourself. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant is one of delicious seattle.

65. Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant

418 8th Ave S (at S King St), Seattle, WA
Vietnamese Restaurant · International District · 61 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The fresh salads, noodle dishes and spring rolls have a cult following. The portion sizes here are plentiful and cheap, so come hungry. [Eater 38 Member]

Tsukushinbo is one of delicious seattle.

66. Tsukushinbo

515 S Main St (btw 5th & 6th Ave S), Seattle, WA
Japanese Restaurant · International District · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: An unmarked hole in the wall, this is the go-to for authentic Japanese food in the International District. There's a sushi bar and handful of tables that fill-up quickly. [Eater 38 Member]