Our favorite spots…
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BELOW ARE OUR FAVES, BASED ON DISTANCE FROM THE HOUSE - CLOSEST FIRST
Rainier Beach + Othello
9252 57th Ave S, South Park.
A neighborhood tavern serving hearty Cajun/Creole comfort food (gumbo, po'boys) in a laid-back, dive-bar-adjacent setting. Full bar and great wine list.
Jude’s Old Town
4219 S Othello St.
A colorful modern Mexican restaurant and bar known for creative tacos, mezcal cocktails, and a festive atmosphere.
Bang Bang Kitchen
Hillman City
5701 Rainier Ave S.
A family-run Ethiopian restaurant serving injera-based combo platters and stews in a warm, unpretentious setting.
D’lish Ethiopian Cuisine
5609 Rainier Ave S.
A neighborhood bar and comfort-food spot with a laid-back atmosphere, craft cocktails, and a casual American menu.
Twilight Rainier
Columbia City
4918 Rainier Ave S (flagship location).
A Seattle mini-chain serving certified Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, with its original location anchoring Columbia City's Rainier Ave food strip.
Tutta Bella Neopolitan Pizza
4872 Rainier Ave S.
A popular, always-busy breakfast and brunch diner famous for its French toast and hearty American comfort food.
Gerladine’s Counter
3714 S Hudson St.
A sister location of the Hawaiian-Korean fusion favorite, serving the same kalbi tacos and loco moco in a neighborhood setting.
Marination Hawaiian/Korean
4909 Rainier Ave S.
A casual sushi spot known for generous rolls and a lively happy hour, popular with the Columbia City dinner crowd. Sit at the sushi bar for an intimate experience!
WabiSabi Sushi + Bar
4857 Rainier Ave S.
An intimate, long-standing Southern Italian/Sicilian restaurant known for its rustic pastas and warm, neighborhood-favorite feel.
La Medusa
4225 Rainier Ave S.
A beloved Caribbean takeout spot known for jerk chicken, oxtail, and other island comfort classics. Best burnt ends and mac’n’cheese in town!
Lil Red BBQ
Mid Beacon Hill
3315 Beacon Ave S.
A Chamorro (Guamanian) restaurant serving red rice, kelaguen, and other island dishes rarely found elsewhere in the city. The corn soup is to DIE for. And their smash burgers are on point!
familyfriend
3019 Beacon Ave S.
A neighborhood bar and burger joint with a cozy, dive-bar feel, known for its smash burgers and easygoing vibe.
Oak Tavern
2800 16th Ave S.
A community-oriented craft brewery and taproom serving burgers and pub fare alongside its own beers in a family-friendly space.
Perihelion Brewery
3057 Beacon Ave S.
A wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzeria and wine bar with a warm, convivial dining room and a menu of Italian small plates.
Bar del Cordo
3013 Beacon Ave S.
A stylish Mediterranean restaurant from chef Ericka Burke, praised for its vegetable-forward dishes, house bread, and lively bar scene.
Homer
2524 Beacon Ave S.
A celebrated Filipino restaurant from chef Melissa Miranda blending home-style Filipino cooking with fine-dining technique and deep community ties.
Musang
Central District (CD)
2616 E Cherry St.
A Black- and Indigenous-owned brewery taproom pouring approachable craft beers in a welcoming, community-focused space.
Métier Brewing Co.
2350 E Union St.
A soulful New American restaurant from chef Kristi Brown celebrating Black culinary heritage through dishes rooted in the American South. Full bar.
Communion
First Hill
1117 12th Ave.
A Spanish tapas bar offering pintxos, paella, and sherry in a warm, art-filled space evoking a San Sebastián pintxo bar.
MariPili Tapas Bar
1315 E Jefferson St.
An intimate French bistro and wine bar focused on seafood and classic technique in a small, candlelit space.
L'Oursin
Capitol Hill
550 12th Ave.
A bustling all-day Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, banh mi, and cocktails, part of local restaurateur Eric Banh's group.
Ba Bar
300 E Pike St.
A quirky Pacific Northwest brewpub from the McMenamins chain, serving house-brewed beers and pub food in an eclectic, art-covered space.
McMenamins Six Arms
1531 14th Ave.
An acclaimed Piedmontese Italian restaurant famous for its hand-cut tajarin pasta and refined, rustic Northern Italian cooking.
Spinasse
912 12th Ave.
A sprawling German beer hall with bocce courts, house-made sausages, pretzels, and a huge selection of German beers on tap.
Rhein Haus
1501 Melrose Ave.
A rooftop-garden restaurant from chef Tamara Murphy celebrating Pacific Northwest, farm-to-table cooking with sweeping city views.
Terra Plata
615 19th Ave E (Miller Park).
A refined, modern Vietnamese restaurant known for its dim sum brunch and contemporary takes on Vietnamese classics.
Monsoon
Downtown + Pike Place Market
1933 1st Ave.
A cozy, authentic French bistro serving classic dishes, natural wines, and pastries in a space that feels transported from Paris.
Le Pichet
1501 Western Ave.
A historic, hidden-away craft cocktail bar tucked below the Market, widely credited as a pioneer of Seattle's modern cocktail revival.
ZigZag Café
1919 Post Alley.
A quirky, unmarked Italian restaurant (look for the pink door) with cabaret and burlesque performances, a rooftop deck, and old-world charm.
The Pink Door
1760 1st Ave S.
A Seattle institution known for its Caribbean-style Cuban roast pork sandwiches, piled high with caramelized onions and aioli on a toasted baguette.
Paseo
Belltown
2230 1st Ave.
A long-running, buzzy sushi restaurant and sake bar known for fresh fish, a huge sake list, and a lively bar scene.
Umi Sake House
2100 6th Ave. (In the Amazon Spheres - aka Bezos’ Balls)
A stylish Italian restaurant and cocktail bar with a striking, plant-filled dining room and a seasonal, pasta-forward menu.
Willmott’s Ghost
407 Cedar St.
A charming brunch and dinner spot near the Tilikum Place fountain, beloved for its fried chicken, biscuits, and cozy, art-filled interior.
Tilikum Place Café
2421 1st Ave.
A quirky, art-filled Belltown institution known for its retro diner-meets-lounge vibe, solid burgers, and eclectic cocktail scene.
Cyclops Café + Lounge
South Lake Union
1940 Westlake Ave.
An upscale Northern Italian restaurant with a grand, dramatic dining room, known for its wine program and special-occasion dining.
Barolo
391 Terry Ave N.
A beloved local brunch chain known for its all-you-can-eat organic toppings bar and hearty breakfast classics.