Price Categories
Prices for a three-course dinner per person with half a bottle of wine:
$ = under $20
$$ = $20–45
$$$ = $45–60
$$$$ = over $60
Asian
Red Fin Sushi Bar
620 Stewart Street. Tel: 206-441 4340. www.hotelmaxseattle.com Open: B, L, & D daily. $$$ * [map], D1
This sleek and stylish sushi restaurant has helpful and knowledgeable wait staff.
Six Seven Restaurant
2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67. Tel: 206-269 4575. www.edgewaterhotel.com Open: B, L, & D daily, Br Sun. $$$$ ( [map], A2
Dining here is like eating in a floating forest lodge. Large tree trunks serve as architectural support, while floor-to-ceiling windows have views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Enjoy upscale Pan-Asian and American cuisine.
Wild Ginger
1401 3rd Avenue. Tel: 206-623 4450. www.wildginger.net Open: D daily, L Mon–Sat. $$$ ‚ [map], A4
Although the dishes draw inspiration from sources as diverse as Singapore, Bangkok, Saigon, and Jakarta, this restaurant doesn’t suffer from any lack of focus. Favorites include the coconut seafood laksa, beef la lot, and the unbeatable fragrant duck. The mahogany satay bar offers scallops, eggplant, or wild-boar skewers.
The Crab Pot, found on the waterfront.
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Fish and Seafood
Anthony’s Pier 66
2201 Alaskan Way, Pier 66. Tel: 206-448 6688. www.anthonys.com Open: D daily, L Mon–Sat. $ ⁄ [map], B2
This outdoor fast-food spot on the waterfront serves seafood classics such as fish ’n’ chips, clam chowder, and fish tacos. Outdoor seating is available in spring and summer.
The Crab Pot
1301 Alaskan Way, Pier 57. Tel: 206-624 1890. www.thecrabpotseattle.com Open: L & D daily. $$$ ¤ [map], C4
Centrally located on the waterfront piers, The Crab Pot is a great place to sit at one of the patio tables and enjoy the summer breeze from the Sound as you dine on tasty seafood dishes.
Elliott’s Oyster House
1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56. Tel: 206-623 4340. www.elliottsoysterhouse.com Open: L & D daily. $$$ ‹ [map], C4
A waterfront restaurant that has been satisfying locals and visitors for nearly 40 years, Elliott’s excels at a fine oyster, but all kinds of seafood reign supreme.
Emmett Watson’s Oyster Bar
1916 Pike Place. No. 16. Tel: 206-448 7721. Open: L & D daily (close at 8 pm). $ › [map], A2
The late Seattle Times journalist Emmett Watson gave the city its first oyster bar. Fish ‘n’ chips and soups are also quite tasty.
Etta’s
2020 Western Avenue. Tel: 206-443 6000. www.tomdouglas.com Open: B Sat–Sun, L & D daily. $$$ fi [map], A1
It’s not all seafood at Tom Douglas’ Etta’s, but fish is the highlight. Don’t skimp on the side dishes, either; the servers give excellent advice on what best complements what.
French
Campagne
1600 Post Alley. Tel: 206-728 2233. www.campagnerestaurant.com Open: B Sat–Sun, L & D daily. $$$–$$$$ fl [map], A2
Campagne does the right things right. The service is impeccable, the appetizers – especially the soups – are exquisite, and the wine list is comprehensive. It’s the perfect Pike Place Market spot for anyone who appreciates good food. Locals rave about the Oeufs en Meurette.
Le Pichet
1933 1st Avenue. Tel: 206-256 1499. www.lepichetseattle.com Open: B, L & D daily. $$ ‡ [map], A2
This cute French café is a slice of Paris, just north of the Pike Place Market. Tiled floors, a shiny bar, and old mirrors fill the small railroad-style space. The fare is simple and delicious, as are the espresso and pastries.
Italian
Pink Door
1919 Post Alley. Tel: 206-443 3241. www.thepinkdoor.net Open: L Mon–Sat, D daily. $$$ ° [map], A1
The lack of signage hasn’t kept folks from finding this Pike Place Market favorite. Unpretentious Italian food and regular shows in the adjacent bar are the draw, but best of all are the views of Puget Sound from the sheltered deck.
Tavoláta
2323 2nd Avenue. Tel: 206-838 8008. www.ethanstowellrestaurants.com Open: D daily. $$$ · [map], B1
Hot local chef-restaurateur Ethan Stowell serves up handmade pastas with delicious ragù and other sauces. The eatery’s name means ‘to gather around a table’ – do so in this sleek Belltown space with a fine cocktail and good friends.
Tulio
Hotel Vintage Park, 1100 5th Avenue. Tel: 206-624 5500. www.tulio.com Open: B and D daily, L Mon–Fri. $$$ º [map], D3
Authentic Italian delicacies here include house-cured meats, fresh pastas and gnocchi, and baked focaccia. Save enough space for the gelato.
Great food and views at Matt’s in the Market.
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Northwest
BOKA restaurant + bar
1010 1st Avenue. Tel: 206-357 9000. www.bokaseattle.com Open: B, L & D daily. $$$ ¡ [map], D4
In the upscale Hotel 1000, BOKA serves creative dishes featuring local ingredients. Salmon, steak, and pasta dishes are as much of a draw as the happy hour.
94 Pike Street, No. 32. Tel: 206-467 7909. www.mattsinthemarket.com Open: L & D Mon–Sat. $$$ ™ [map], A3
The intimate second-floor dining room overlooks Pike Place Market, and is one of the best places for watching the bustling scene below. Lunch brings memorable catfish sandwiches and lamb burgers, and favorite dinner entrées feature fresh fish. Save room for bread pudding or panna cotta.
MistralKitchen
2020 Westlake Avenue. Tel: 206-623 1922. www.mistral-kitchen.com Open: L & D daily. $$$$ # [map], D1
New American cuisine fascinates at this upscale Belltown venue, which showcases chef/owner William Belickis’ love for inventive New American cuisine. Try the tuna crudo, pork belly with cabbage, and seared Hudson Valley foie gras.
Palace Kitchen
2030 5th Avenue. Tel: 206-448 2001. www.tomdouglas.com Open: D daily. $$$ ¢ [map], C1
The appetizers at this Tom Douglas hot spot are a great value and surprisingly generous. The place can get pretty boisterous later in the evening, and the kitchen stays open until 1am.
Steak
Metropolitan Grill
820 2nd Avenue. Tel: 206-624 3287. www.themetropolitangrill.com Open: L Mon–Fri, D daily. $$$$ ∞ [map], D4
The award-winning Metropolitan serves steaks that break the scales with their girth to within a degree of your preferred temperature. However, it’s the service with an elegant flourish that really makes this place.
Bars and Cafés
Alibi Room
85 Pike Street. Tel: 206-623 3180. 6 [map], A3
Tucked away underneath the Pike Place Market, this subterranean bar draws the hip and single. It serves food, too, but happy hour and location are its best features.
Il Bistro
93-A Pike Street. Tel: 206-682 3049. 7 [map], A3
Another Pike Place gem, tucked away so you have to look for it, Il Bistro makes a good, European-style rendezvous for happy hour.
Dahlia Bakery
2001 4th Avenue. Tel: 206-441 4540. 8 [map], C2
Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? Check out Tom Douglas’ delicious delicacies, including maple éclairs, coconut cream pie, and caramel-apple brioche. There are fantastic soups and salads, too.
Nite Lite Lounge
1920 2nd Avenue. Tel: 206-443 0899. 9 [map], C2
A good dive bar for pool and people-watching, the Nite Lite is close to music venues and has potent drinks.
Suite 410
410 Stewart Street. Tel: 206-682 4101 ) [map], D2
Enjoy cocktails with panache at this stylish and intimate setting.
The Zig Zag Café
1501 Western Avenue. Tel: 206-625 1146. ! [map], C3
A legendary and lively Pike Place Market lounge, this spot may be hidden but it’s worth seeking out for its seriously amazing cocktails – some say the best in town.