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Must-Try Eats in Seattle (and surrounding areas) 🍽️ 🌮🍔🌯🍝🥟
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items I'm a PNW girl and if there's one thing we do RIGHT out here it's food 🍽️✨ This is my go-to list of the best restaurants in Seattle and the surrounding areas — from iconic Pike Place spots to hidden gems in Tacoma and the Eastside. Whether you're lo...
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If you’re looking for seriously good pizza, Wicked Pie is a must-try. They serve up hand-tossed, brick oven style pizzas with perfectly crispy crust and generous toppings. Whether you go classic with a pepperoni or try one of their specialty pies, ev...
Wicked Pie Pizza
If you want real, authentic Italian food that tastes like someone’s Nonna made it, Sorci’s is the spot. We’re talking hearty pasta dishes, rich sauces, and the kind of portions that make you need a to-go box every time. Everything tastes homemade and...
Sorci's Italian Cafe and Enoteca
If you’re craving Mexican food that actually has flavor, Laredo’s Grill is where it’s at. They’ve got all the classics done right — sizzling fajitas, loaded burritos, tacos, enchiladas — and everything comes out fresh and packed with seasoning. The s...
Laredo's Grill
Joey’s is one of those places that just feels good every time you walk in. Great food, easy menu, and the kind of spot where everyone in the family can find something they love. Whether you’re grabbing burgers, wings, or something off their specials,...
JOEY Southcenter - The Ultimate in Casual Dining
If there is ONE restaurant that defines fine dining in Seattle it's Canlis 🍷✨ This iconic spot has been serving the city since 1950 and it's still at the absolute top. The mid-century modern architecture is stunning with floor-to-ceiling windows ove...
Canlis — Queen Anne, Seattle
If you do ONE food thing in Seattle make it this 🍲 Pike Place Chowder is legendary for a reason — the clam chowder is rich, creamy, and loaded with huge chunks of seafood. The line wraps around the building but it moves fast and trust me it is SO wo...
Pike Place Chowder — Pike Place Market, Seattle
This hidden gem near Pike Place is one of the most magical dining experiences in Seattle ✨🍝 Italian food that is absolutely incredible — the bolognese, the meatballs, the oysters — everything is perfection. The terrace has stunning waterfront views ...
The Pink Door — Pike Place Market, Seattle
The name alone tells you this place has personality and the biscuits back it up 😂🧈 Fresh homemade biscuits with the most insane toppings and fillings — we're talking gravy, sausage, eggs, the works. It's counter-service style so grab your food and ...
Biscuit Bitch — Pike Place, Seattle
If you want an elevated dining experience overlooking Pike Place Market this is THE restaurant 🌊🍽️ The seafood stew is out-of-this-world amazing and the view from the window seats above the market is iconic. It's a smaller spot so reservations are ...
Matt's in the Market — Pike Place, Seattle
A classic Seattle staple right inside Pike Place Market 🐟 Three floors of seating with incredible waterfront views — try to get a window seat on the top floor for the full experience. Great for breakfast and lunch with solid seafood, sandwiches, and...
Lowell's Restaurant — Pike Place Market, Seattle
If you love oysters you absolutely NEED to come here 🦪✨ They offer over 30 different varieties of oysters and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable about every single one. Right on the waterfront with beautiful views and the seafood is as fresh as i...
Elliott's Oyster House — Seattle Waterfront
The ultimate hands-on Seattle seafood experience 🦀🔨 They literally dump a feast of crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, and sausage right on your table with wooden mallets and bibs. It's messy, it's fun, and the kids will absolutely LOVE it. Located right...
The Crab Pot — Seattle Waterfront
Hands down one of the BEST views in all of Seattle dining 😍🌅 Sitting right on Alki Beach looking across the water at the downtown skyline — it's stunning day or night. The seafood is excellent, the brunch is legendary, and the service always makes ...
Salty's on Alki Beach — West Seattle
Waterfront dining with absolutely STUNNING views and food to match 🌊🍷 Located right on Pier 67 with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Elliott Bay. The salmon and seafood are incredible and the sunset views are unreal. Service is always warm and ...
Six Seven Restaurant — Seattle Waterfront
If you want the FRESHEST seafood in a casual no-fuss setting this is your spot 🐚 Small space so expect a line but it moves and it's worth every minute of waiting. The crab roll and shrimp toast are unbelievable. The prices are great for the quality ...
Local Tide — Fremont, Seattle
Soul food done RIGHT in Seattle and I mean ELEVATED 🔥🍗 The fried chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, and hoe cakes are absolutely incredible. The flavors are perfectly balanced and you can taste the love in every dish. The cocktails are amazin...
COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar — Central District, Seattle
Malaysian food that will blow your mind 🍜✨ The laksa, nasi lemak, and pan mee are all outstanding and the flavors are bold and authentic. It's a beautiful restaurant with a great vibe on Capitol Hill. If you've never tried Malaysian food this is the...
Kedai Makan — Capitol Hill, Seattle
One of the best sushi spots in Seattle and the menu is HUGE 🍣 Everything is incredibly fresh and beautifully presented. The happy hour is amazing — those garlic short ribs are a must. Great cocktails, fun atmosphere, and the perfect spot for a night...
Momiji — Capitol Hill, Seattle
Handmade pasta in a warm cozy Italian setting?? Yes please 🍝😍 Tavolàta makes their own fresh pasta and you can taste the difference in every single bite. The cacio e pepe and tiramisu are absolute must-orders. The bar scene is fun and the vibes are...
Tavolàta — Capitol Hill, Seattle
This is the restaurant that takes you around the WORLD without leaving Seattle 🌍🍽️ The menu spans cuisines from Africa to Asia to South America and somehow they nail every single one. The Balinese ribs and South African curry served in bread are un...
Nue — Capitol Hill, Seattle
German food, amazing beer, AND bocce ball?? Sign me up 🍻🥨 This place is massive with a gorgeous beer garden and the most incredible pretzels and schnitzel. It's fun for groups, date nights, or just a casual evening out. The rosemary fried chicken i...
Rhein Haus — Capitol Hill, Seattle
The Dutch Baby pancakes here are LEGENDARY and worth every minute of the 30-minute wait 🥞✨ This cozy little cafe near the Space Needle serves the most incredible sweet and savory Dutch babies plus amazing brunch dishes. The window seats have Space N...
Tilikum Place Cafe — Belltown, Seattle
The best Filipino breakfast in Seattle and the line out the door proves it 🇵🇭🍳 Uncle Greg runs this spot with so much love and warmth — you feel like family the second you walk in. The ube pancakes are incredible, the combo silog plate is loaded, ...
Ludi's Restaurant — Downtown Seattle
If you're a steak lover this place is going to CHANGE YOUR LIFE 🥩🔥 The steak tasting flight where you try multiple cuts in one order is genius. The Japanese A5 wagyu is absolutely unreal. The vibes downstairs are dark, intimate, and perfect for a s...
The Butcher's Table — South Lake Union, Seattle
Old school steakhouse vibes with some of the BEST steaks you'll ever eat 🥩✨ This place has been a Seattle icon for a reason — the cuts are cooked to absolute perfection, the service is polished and attentive, and the atmosphere feels timeless and cl...
Metropolitan Grill — Downtown Seattle
When you want the ULTIMATE fine dining steakhouse experience in Seattle this is it 🍷🥩 Everything about El Gaucho feels special from the moment you walk in. The steaks are incredible, the tableside Caesar salad is an experience, and the service is n...
El Gaucho — Belltown, Seattle
Easily one of the best restaurants on the Eastside and consistently delivers every single time 🍽️✨ The menu is diverse, the food is beautifully presented, and the cocktails are incredible. It's classy but not stuffy — perfect for date nights, girls'...
JOEY Bellevue — Bellevue
Steakhouse meets nightclub vibes and it WORKS 🥩🎶 STK brings the energy with great music, beautiful lighting, and steaks cooked to perfection. The date night special for two is an incredible deal with appetizers, sides, entrees, wine, and dessert. T...
STK Steakhouse — Bellevue
Gorgeous upscale Italian in Old Bellevue that's perfect for celebrations 🇮🇹🍷 The portions are generous, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is warm and classy. The gnocchi and seafood pasta are standouts. They do a beautiful complimentary d...
Carmine's — Bellevue
Tacoma's dining scene is having a MOMENT and Wooden City is proof 🔥🍽️ The bone marrow is absolutely unforgettable, the scallops are perfectly cooked, and the cocktails are expertly crafted. The chef's table is an amazing experience if you can get a...
Wooden City — Downtown Tacoma
Creole food in the PNW and it's INCREDIBLE 🫘🍗 The fried chicken, gumbo, BBQ shrimp and grits, and beignets will have you feeling like you're in New Orleans. The hospitality is unmatched — you can tell they genuinely care about every guest's experie...
Chez Lafayette Creole Brasserie — Tacoma
Right on the waterfront with views of the water AND Mount Rainier?? YES PLEASE 🏔️🐟 Duke's is a PNW institution and the Tacoma location is stunning. The triple chowder sampler is a must so you can try all three and the salmon is always perfectly coo...
Duke's Seafood — Tacoma (Ruston Way)
This place is a HIDDEN GEM and once you go you'll wonder how you lived without it 💎🍕 The menu is massive, the cocktails are exquisite, and they have a sourdough wood-fired pizza that's incredible. Located in Woodinville wine country so pair it with...
Von's 1000 Spirits — Woodinville
The best Thai food experience in Seattle's International District and it's not even close 🇹🇭🍜 Their handmade rice noodle dumplings are absolutely magical — silky soft and bursting with flavor. The Pak Mor salad bowl is fresh, crunchy, and perfectl...
E-Jae Pak Mor — Chinatown-International District, Seattle
Pan-Asian cuisine in a stunning downtown Seattle setting that's been a local favorite for years 🥢✨ The fragrant duck, lettuce cups, and lamb chops are all incredible. They're super accommodating with allergies which is huge for families. Perfect for...
Wild Ginger — Downtown Seattle