Seattle Eats

1. Philz Coffee

748 Van Ness Ave (at Turk Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Tenderloin · 184 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Hit Philz Coffee for an iced mint mojito or large Tesora. Note: the mint mojito, while delicious, doesn’t actually contain alcohol.

Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge is one of Seattle Eats.

2. Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge

7.8
1505 10th Ave (at Pike St), Seattle, WA
Diner · Capitol Hill · 126 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: There are diner-style sandwiches (Philly cheesesteaks) and burgers (Juicy Lucy), seriously fatty apps like the "Beecher’s Deep Fried Cheese Curds" shown above, or fried mac & cheese wedges. Read more.

3. Jax Fish House Denver

8.6
1539 17th St (17th and Wazee), Denver, CO
Seafood Restaurant · LoDo · 62 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Legendary happy hour at Jax with $3 oyster shooters (East Coast oyster, vodka, bloody mary mix) and $5 chorizo gravy fries with cheddar cheese curds. Like poutine via Mexico. O, Canada! Read more.

Victrola Cafe and Roastery is one of Seattle Eats.

4. Victrola Cafe and Roastery

8.6
310 E Pike St (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Café · Capitol Hill · 124 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Watch these guys roast their own beans, take part in a tasting, or just grab a delish brew and chill out in the former 1920s automobile showroom. Read more.

5. Salumi

309 3rd Ave S (btwn Main and Jackson), Seattle, WA
Gourmet Store · Pioneer Square · 113 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The creation of Armandino Batali, father of star chef Mario, this sandwich shop and charcuterie makes a variety of air-cured salami and more.

6. Dot's Charcuterie & Bistro

4262 Fremont Ave N (North 43rd St.), Seattle, WA
Bistro · Fremont · 20 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Fremont's neighborhood charcuterie spot, with dine-in or takeout options available.

7. Maiden Lane

8.6
162 Avenue B (at 10th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 47 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Go with one or two friends and order the $50 big board to split a feast of cured meats, preserved fish, cheese, and accompaniments. Canned seafood is also high quality and reasonably priced.

8. The Old Sage

1410 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
Wine Bar · Capitol Hill · 29 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Old Sage brings a modern approach to older cooking techniques like smoking meat, sprouting grains, and pickling vegetables.

9. Taylor Shellfish Farms

8.8
1521 Melrose Ave (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
Fish Market · Capitol Hill · 67 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A seafood store-cum-restaurant serving Taylor Shellfish Farms' own seafood specialties. Come between 2 and 4 in the afternoon on weekdays for its version of happy hour: no shucking fees!

Marination Ma Kai is one of Seattle Eats.

10. Marination Ma Kai

8.9
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Hawaiian Restaurant · North Admiral · 115 tips and reviews

11. Anchovies & Olives

1550 15th Ave (btwn E Madison & E Pine), Seattle, WA
Seafood Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 68 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Prominent Seattle chef Ethan Stowell's seafood outlet. A great place for lovers of all things fresh: seafood, vegetables, and pasta. Don't skip the crudo section (think Italian sashimi).

12. Bakery Nouveau

9.2
1435 E John St (at 15th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Capitol Hill · 91 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: We love the Junction Croissant at Bakery Nouveau, which combines an otherworldly croissant with a complete breakfast.

13. Fuji Bakery

8.8
1030 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA
Bakery · West Queen Anne · 12 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Fuji is an East-meets-West endeavor, combining ingredients and techniques from Japan and France to create wonders like the Yuzu Bacon Epi

14. Chiang's Gourmet

8.0
7845 Lake City Way NE (at 12th Ave NE), Seattle, WA
Chinese Restaurant · Roosevelt · 30 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Make sure you get the smaller "Chinese" menu for the best and most authentic dishes. Anything with the homemade noodles is a surefire winner.

Staple & Fancy Mercantile is one of Seattle Eats.

15. Staple & Fancy Mercantile

8.5
4739 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Ballard · 54 tips and reviews
Cafe Besalu is one of Seattle Eats.

16. Cafe Besalu

5909 24th Ave NW (btwn NW 59th & 60th St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Ballard · 76 tips and reviews