Seattle’s diverse cultural makeup and proximity to the Puget Sound’s fresh seafood makes for some of the best dining in the Northwest. Seattle is known for its fresh sushi and delicious Japanese cuisine. Other notable Seattle seafood restaurants include Chandler’s Crabhouse, Cutter’s Bayhouse, the Fish Club and Ponti Seafood Grill. Seattle has much more to offer than just seafood, though. Seattleites love to eat at fine steakhouses, Italian restaurants and pretty much anywhere that spends time crafting incredible food. Dahlia Lounge, in the heart of Seattle, features rotisserie meats along with fine wines and cocktails. Six Seven, on Elliot Bay’s Pier 67, uses fresh, organic produce and meats to create peerless dishes. Also, many of Seattle’s most popular restaurants feature amazing views making for unparalleled dining experiences.
Assaggio Ristorante, headed by Executive Chef and proprietor Mauro Golmarvi, has a passion for serving excellent Italian cuisine in the heart of Downtown Seattle. Mauro is often wandering through the restaurant making sure his patrons are happy and with such excellent cuisine they probably are. The wine list is seemingly endless and has something for everyone. Gourmet pizzas and pasta fill out much of the menu, complimented by appetizing antipasti. Assaggio Ristorante is a great choice for those in the mood for an incredible Italian meal.
Chandler's Crabhouse
901 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Not only does Chandler’s Crabhouse in Seattle’s Lake Union area serve more crab than any other restaurant in the Northwest, but they also do it better. The restaurant offers several selections of fresh crab daily, including Alaskan Dungeness, Washington Red King, Gulf Coast soft-shell and various other varieties from the east and west coasts. Executive Chef Kevin Rohr strives to keep his menu up to date with dishes reflecting the freshest crab and seafood available. Anyone craving crab should head to Chandler’s Crabhouse—Seattle’s premier restaurant for everything crab.
Chez Shea
94 Pike St. Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101
For an intimate French-inspired restaurant above Seattle's Pike Place market, look no further than Chez Shea. Using classic Northwest ingredients, Executive Chef Jeremy Bund creates incredible contemporary French specialties such as seared Hudson Valley foie gras and wild Alaskan sablefish. Chez Shea features a casual bistro lounge adjacent to the main dining room. In the lounge, patrons may order ala carte, or choose the prix fixe menu--$25 for three delectable courses. With its excellent location and carefully prepared dishes, it should come as no surprise that Chez Shea is one of Seattle's most popular restaurants.
Palomino
1420 5th Ave., Seattle WA 98101
American. For over a decade, Palomino has stood out among Seattle restaurants. Its casual class mingles the minglers with the moguls, and the celebrity with chic. The delicious American bistro food, including locally caught seafood and wood-fired pizza make dining here more than a social occasion.
Ruth's Chris - Seattle
727 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Downtown Seattle serves only the finest aged, corn-fed USDA prime beef. Be careful--all Ruth's Chris steaks are broiled in the trademark 1,800-degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees so watch your fingers. The result is an incredible, tender steak presented sizzling hot at the table. A wide variety of crisp vegetables, fresh seafood and homemade desserts round out the menu at Ruth's Chris. This Downtown Seattle steakhouse never fails to please.
Sazerac
1101 4th Ave., Seattle WA 98101
Seattle's Sazerac restaurant features good old-fashioned fun in the heart of Downtown. Named after the infamously potent Southern cocktail, this restaurant is rapidly growing into one of the hippest places in the city. The dinner menu starts with "Tiny Little Bites" moves on to "Bigger Little Bites" and finishes with "Big Plates." Though it sounds silly, Sazerac takes its food seriously without dampening the mood. Southern inspired cuisine with the freshest Northwest ingredients give new flavors to old favorites. Don't forget to check out the bar—the expert cocktail artists can whip up perfect libations.
Tango
1100 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Tango serves Seattle's finest tapas, focusing upon the sun-drenched dishes of Spain & Portugal with flavors of North Africa, accompanied by a well-rounded Spanish, Portuguese & Meso-American wine list, and Seattle's premiere tequila and rum lounge. Located on the cusp of downtown & Capital Hill, we are near hotels, theaters, the convention center, and more. Join us for our 1/2 priced wine list on Monday nights, or for any celebration that calls for sharing good food & libations with friends.
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Tulio
1100 5th Ave., Seattle WA 98101
Italian. It'd be a hard-pressed Seattlite to claim his heart didn't rest at Tulio. The northern Italian cuisine and stellar service have made it one of the most reliable Seattle restaurants. Let acclaimed Chef Pisano introduce you to the delights of the Mediterranean rim.
