Seattle
The king of all locavore restaurants, Sitka & Spruce was the pilot project of celebrated Seattle chef Matt Dillon. It has since become something of an…
Must-see restaurants in Washington
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The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
At the moment in Seattle there are few bites of food better than the signature taco at Taco Chukis. It's a simple design (juicy pork, guacamole, melted…
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Seattle
It would be one thing if Lost Lake was merely a loving homage to David Lynch's hit TV mystery hour Twin Peaks, but the food is also fantastic – much…
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Seattle
It's hard to say exactly what type of dining experience you'll have at Endolyne Joe's. Every few months the menu changes to highlight a specific regional…
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Seattle
The fried chicken sandwich – served on a King's Hawaiian roll with cabbage and a perfectly spicy sauce – at this West Seattle spot is one of the best…
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Seattle
A glorified food shack whose overflowing Cuban sandwiches (which are a lot more generously stuffed than they are in Cuba) have long prompted plenty of…
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Washington Cascades
It calls itself a true honky-tonk and that's exactly what this Wild West, bluegrass band–playing, creaky wood floor–stomping, roast-chicken-with-a-side-of…
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San Juan Islands
Locals unanimously rate this place as the best fine-dining experience on the island. The chefs work overtime preparing everything from scratch using the…
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Seattle
Forget the whale: it’s the sardines that are the main winners at this eccentrically named fish-biased restaurant that shares trendy Euro-style digs with…
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Seattle
A hugely popular brunch spot and for good reason. Aside from the usual suspects (eggs, bacon, pancakes), there’s a help-yourself breakfast bar loaded with…
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San Juan Islands
No one wants to pay $7 for a pastry, but the trouble is that once you start eating the baked goods here, nothing else will do. Options include croissants…
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Washington Cascades
Forget the historic inns. This is one of the state's great rural restaurants, and breakfast is an absolute must if you're heading off for a lengthy hike…
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San Juan Islands
It ain’t cheap, but it’s really good. Situated 4 miles northwest of Friday Harbor amid woods and water, Duck Soup offers the best island fine dining using…
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The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
If you're hungry for something that will really fill your tank, head directly to this authentic family-owned Southern restaurant. The menu is full of…
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Seattle
You'll find a number of things in the busy confines of Fonda la Catrina, a shockingly good Mexican restaurant in industrial Georgetown. There's the…
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Seattle
No discussion of Seattle’s best bakery omits Bakery Nouveau. The crumbly, craggy almond and chocolate croissants are as good as they get this side of the…
Seattle
Comfortable and thoughtfully executed, Flint Creek serves responsibly raised game meats like bison, venison and lamb in an open and airy space featuring…
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Seattle
This modern Korean-American crossover restaurant (with a bit of French influence thrown in) has quickly established itself as a big name on the Seattle…
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Seattle
Coastal Kitchen has become a Capitol Hill legend since its inception in 2012 with its culinary theme (fish) and variations (a different geographical…
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San Juan Islands
It's difficult to go wrong in this creative, indoor-outdoor restaurant with its rustic Mexican furnishings and fairy light–illuminated garden. The Mexican…
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San Juan Islands
Ridiculously good wood-fired pizzas using farm-to-table, locally sourced ingredients. The menu changes weekly so you never know what you're going to get…
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Seattle
In an unassuming, square brick building, Omega Ouzeri’s doors open to a bright, airy restaurant, pristine in white and baby blue, with metallic and marble…
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Seattle
Successfully recreating the feel of an Italian trattoria, Spinasse specializes in the cuisine of northern Italy's Piedmont region. This means dishes like…
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San Juan Islands
Super-popular and famous for its delicious sandwiches, including its signature curried-egg salad with roasted peanuts and chutney, or roast beef and…
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Seattle
Bar del Corso used to be a secret shared only between locals or those in the know, but as Beacon Hill has taken on more and more residents and businesses,…
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San Juan Islands
Devoted to sustainable food, Doe Bay has its own organic garden, a tight network of trusted farm suppliers and a damned good chef. Few things on the…
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San Juan Islands
One of San Juan Island's finest restaurants, Backdoor Kitchen uses fresh local ingredients in creative multiethnic dishes such as Spanish-style pork with…
Seattle
With its mirrored walls, wooden booths and red and yellow stained-glass accents, Dino's strikes a nostalgic chord (water in plastic red tumbler cups,…
Seattle
With Lake Union lapping at your feet and the city skyline as a backdrop, it’s no surprise that Westward is a favorite local haunt. The menu combines bold…
Seattle
One of only two Seattle restaurants that made 2016's 'Best Bars in America' list by Food & Wine, Brimmer & Heeltap proffers creative drinks. Quaff one…
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The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Aptly located in the heart of the CD's 'Little Ethiopia,' Cafe Selam wows with dishes such as foul (a fava-bean concoction that's not at all foul) and fir…
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Seattle
Salty's isn't actually on Alki Beach; rather it is on the other side of Duwamish Head facing Elliott Bay. In any case, the view of the Seattle skyline…
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Seattle
This dreamy cafe, opened by the owners of cute French bistro Le Pichet, specializes in unfussy dishes, the likes of which you’d find once upon a time in a…
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Seattle
This small Seattle-founded chain operates in four of the city's hipper sanctums (including Capitol Hill and Fremont) plus a couple of foreign enclaves …
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The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Welcome to a new endeavor from lauded Seattle chef Ethan Stowell who normally specializes in Italian fare, but for this venture has crossed the Alps into…
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Seattle
The secret of Roman food lies in two words: ‘simple’ and ‘effective.’ That’s its inherent beauty. Local legend Ethan Stowell probably guessed as much when…
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Seattle
The best – or at least biggest – hangover breakfast in the world is at Beth’s, and you can get it all day long in an agreeably greasy space decorated with…
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The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Sometimes it feels as if Seattle has got as many upscale Italian restaurants as Turin, all of them peddling the same modern Italian-American staples:…
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The CD, Madrona & Madison Park
Occupying the intersection once inhabited by old-school CD institution Catfish Corner, Fat’s is considered by most to be a credible replacement. Wisely,…
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Seattle
There are really only two words you need to know about Shultzy's – beer and sausages. The most obvious common denominator between the two is 'German' and…
