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Sites & Bites listings are selected to present the
"Best” of Seattle. We do not accept payment for
restaurant listings.
20. Woodland Park Zoo (zoo.org) - 92 Acre Zoo
Features More than 300 Different Animal Species,
May-Sept: 9:30-6, Oct-April: 9:30-4,
N 59th St & Freemont Ave, 206-548-2500, E-1
TRANSPORTATION
RESTAURANTS
1. Amtrak
(amtrakcascades.com) - 303
S Jackson St, Your Connection to more than
500 stations in 47 States. Information and train
schedules call 1-800-USA-Rail, 206-382-4125, I-11
2. King County Metro (metro.kingcounty.gov) Community Transit and Sound Transit Provides an
Extensive Transportation System for Locals and
Travelers, Downtown Seattle is a “Ride Free” Zone.
A Special Visitors Pass is Available, 206-553-3000.
3. Seattle Center Monorail (seattlemonorail.com) Runs From Seattle Center Station (Across From
the Space Needle) and the Westlake Center Mall
Station at Fifth & Pine Sts, Daily: 9 AM-11PM,
Privately Operated for Profit, 206-905-2600,D-2, G-6
4. Washington State Ferry System (wsdot.wa.gov/
ferries) - Take a Scenic Ride to Nearby Islands,
801 Alaskan Way, 206-464-6400, F-10
The following restaurants have been carefully chosen
to represent the best of Seattle’s cuisine. Our listing
includes the website and the ratings are a compilation
of local and national critics, chefs, and notable
foodies. We always suggest making a reservation but
if your plans change be sure to cancel it.
POINTS OF INTEREST
5. Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
(Washington.edu/burkemuseum) - Mission is to
Inspire People to Value Their Connection with All
Life and Act Accordingly, Daily: 10-5, University of
Washington Campus, 17th Ave NE and NE 45th Sts,
206-543-5590, I-1
6. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
(nps.gov/pwr/klse) - Tells the Story of the 1897-98
Gold Rush, Daily: 9-5, 319 2nd Ave S,
206-220-4240, H-11
7. Melrose Market (melrosemarketseattle.com) Independent Food Purveyors, Shops and
Restaurants, 1501-1535 Melrose Ave, I-5
8. Museum of Flight (museumofflight.org) Mission is “To Be the Foremost Educational Air &
Space Museum in the World”, Daily: 10-5,
9404 East Marginal Way S, 206-764-5720, I-12
9. Museum of History and Industry (seattlehistory.
org) - Focuses on the Central Puget Sound Region
from 1851 to Present Day, Daily: 10-5, State Rte
520, South of Montlake Bridge, 2700 24th Ave E,
206-324-1126, I-1
10. Pacific Science Center (pacsci.org) - Outdoor
Exhibits, Inside: See a Tropical Butterfly House, a
Puget Sound Model, Planetarium, Daily: 10-6,
200 2nd Ave N, 206-443-2001, C-4
11. Pike Place Market (pikeplacemarket.org) Features 600 Businesses, It’s the Oldest Continually
Operated Farmers Market in the USA, Restaurants,
Seafood, Wines, Spices and Crafts, M-Sa: 9-6,
Su: 11-5, 1st Ave at Pike St, 206-682-7453, F-7
12. Pioneer Square (pioneersquaredistrict.org) 88 Acres of Restored Architectural Masterpieces,
Bookstores, Boutiques and Art Galleries, Bordered
by Cherry St, 2nd Ave, Alaskan Way & King Sts, H-11
13. Seattle Art Museum (seattleartmuseum.org) The Main Entrance is Guarded by Borofsky’s
“Hammering Man”, Inside You’ll Find Art from
Native Americans, Northwest, Africa, China and
the Near East, W-Su: 10-5, Th, F: 10-9,
1300 First Ave, 206-654-3100, G-8
14. Seattle Aquarium (seattleaquarium.org) - A Vital
Force for Marine Conservation, Exhibits and Talks
During Feeding Activities, Daily: 9:30-5,
1483 Alaskan Way, 206-386-4300, F-8
15. Seattle Center (seattlecenter.com) - 74 Acre
Complex Built for the Seattle World’s Fair of 1962,
Easily Reached by The Monorail, D-3
16. Space Needle, The (spaceneedle.com) Observation Deck with 360 Degree Views, Gift
Shop amd Sky City Restaurant, Daily till Midnight,
400 Broad St, Seattle Center, 206-905-2100, D-3
17. Waterfall Garden (no website) - Donated by
UPS to Commemorate Their First Site In 1907,
Waterfalls and Benches Provide an Urban Oasis,
2nd Ave S and S Main Sts, H-11
18. Washington State Convention and Trade Center
(wsctc.com) - 800 Convention Pl, 8th Ave & Pike St,
206-694-5000, H-6
19. Westlake Center (westlakecenter.com) - Three
Story Shopping Center, Monorail Stop for Seattle
Center, Terminus for Buses, Office Tower, M-Sa: 10-9,
Su: 11-6, 400 Pine St, 206-467-1600, G-6
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21. Anchovies and Olives (ethantowellrestaurants.
com) - Stowell’s Formula Works in this Gourmet
Ghetto Location, Oysters, Escolar with Avocado,
Chorizo and Cucumber, D: Nightly, 1550 15th Ave,
206-838-8080, I-5
22. Anthony’s Pier 66 – (anthonys.com) - Authentic
Old Seattle with Passable Food, Mussels with
Coconut Milk and Thai Red Curry, Dungeness
Crab and Corn Chowder, L & D: Daily,
2201 Alaskan Way, 206-448-6688, D-6
23. Blueacre Seafood (blueacreseafood.com) Chef Kevin Davis is Proof “When One Door Closes,
Another Opens”, Chowder or Gumbo, Buttermilk
Battered Fried Oysters or Smelts, L & D: Daily,
1700 7th Ave, 206-659-0737, H-5
24. Bisato (bisato.com) - Casual, Inexpensive, High
Quality, Marinated Sardines with Shaved Fennel,
Polenta with Meat Ragu and Fonduta Cheese
Sauce, D: Tu-Su, 2400 First Ave, 206-443-3501, D-5
25. Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
(thebrooklyn.com) - Great Oyster Selection,
Financial Crowd at Lunch, Clam Chowder, Oyster
Mushroom with Ham Hock and Sturgeon Caviar,
Lamb Chops, Steak/Frites, L: M-F, D: Nightly,
1212 Second Ave, 206-224-7000, G-8
26. Buenos Aires Grill (buenosairescuisine.com) Good Argentine Steaks and Tango Dancing on
Friday and Saturday, Empanadas, Grilled Sausages
and Sweet Breads, Paella, Steaks,
D: Nightly, 2000 Second Ave, 206-441-7076, F-6
27. Café Campagne (campagnerestaurant.com) Wonderful, Quaint and Romantic, Salt Cod and
Potato Puree with Garlic and Olive Oil, Crispy
Duck Confit, B,L,D: Daily, 1600 Post Alley,
206-728-2233, F-7
28. Canlis (canlis.com) - Romantic, Big Wine List, Great
Service, Expensive, Braised Veal Cheek with Spring
Onions, Lemon Confit and Shiitakes, Smoked
Black Cod with Chives, Crème Fraiche and Potatoes,
D: Nightly, 2576 Aurora Ave, 206-282-3313, E-1
29. Chez Shea (chezshea.com) - Casual But Stylish,
Impeccable Service, Scallop Crudo with Olives
and Cornichon, Duck Breast with Pickled Ramps,
Fava Beans and Beets, L & D: Tu-Su, 94 Pike St,
206-467-9990, F-7
30. Dahlia Lounge (tomdouglas.com) - Upscale
Family Style, Fish Can Be Overcooked, LemonScallion Dungeness Crab with Grilled Asparagus
and Shoestrings, Manila Clams in Chorizo Broth,
L & D: Daily, 2001 4th Ave, 206-682-4142, F-6
31. Elliott’s Oyster House (elliottsoysterhouse.com) Oysters Are Fresh & the Selection is Great, Dungeness
Crab Cakes, Pesto Clam Linguini, L & D: Daily,
1201 Alaska Way, Pier 56, 206-623-4340, F-9
32. Kasbah Moroccan (Kasbahmoroccanrestaurant.
com) - Great Menu Choices, Big Portions, Fun Belly
Dancer, Harisa Soup, Chicken and Apricots, Lamb
in a Saffron Ginger Sauce with Preserved Lemons,
D: Tu-Su, 1471 NW 85th St, 206-788-0777, G-12
33. La Vita e Bella Café Pizzeria (lavitaebella.us)
- Live Accordian Music Emphasizes Authentic
Italian, Artichokes and Cannelloni Beans in
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Octopus Marinated in Garlic
Lemon and Olive Oil with Kalamata Olives, L: M-Sa,
D: Nightly, 2411 Second Ave, 206-441-5322, D-5
34. Le Pichet (lepichetseattle.com) - French Bistro
Charm, Herbed Whitefish Rillets, Tartines with
Spring Peas and Red and White Endive, Charcuterie
with Home Made Sausages and Pates,
L & D: Daily, 1931 1st Ave, 206-256-1499, F-7
35. Lola (tomdouglas.com) - Loud, Lively, Casual
Spot, Salmon Kebob, Prawn Kebob with Curried
Muscat Sauce, Cumin Spiced Leg of Lamb,
D: Nightly, D: Nightly, B,L: Sa, Su, 2000 Fourth Ave,
206-441-1430, F-6
36. Long Provincial Vietnamese Restaurant
(longprovincial.com) - Understated, Modestly
Priced, Not To Be Missed, Many Satays, Crispy
Shrimp with Fried Sweet Potaotes, Crepe with
Scallops, Prawns, Pork, Mushrooms & Bean Sprouts,
L & D: Daily, 1901 2nd Ave, 206-443-6266, F-7
37. Macrina Bakery and Café (macrinabakery.com) Long Lines for World’s Best Burgers, French Fries,
Onion Rings, Beer, L & D: M-Sa, 2408 1st Avenue,
206-448-4032, D-5
38. Marco’s Supperclub (marcossupperclub.com) Cozy, Casual, Spot On Service, Penn Cove
Mussels and Manila Clams with Pesto and White
Wine, Kobe Flank Steak with Blue Cheese, Crispy
Shallots and Garlic Mashed, L: Tu-Sa, D: M-Sa,
2510 1st Ave, 206-441-7801, D-5
39. O’Asian Kitchen (oasiankitchen.com) - Great
Happy Hour, Upscale Ambience, Honey Garlic
Spareribs, Cashew Nut Chicken, Hot Pot,
L & D: Daily, 800 Fifth Ave, 206-264-1789, I-9
40. Olivar Restaurant (olivarrestaurant.com) - Fabulous
Food with Lots of TLC, Chilled Avocado Gazpacho
with Citrus Salad, Stuffed Anaheim Pepper with
Pork, Potato Rosti and Fried Egg, D: Nightly,
Br: Sa,Su, 806 E Roy St, 206-322-0409, I-1
41. Osteria La Spiga (laspiga.com) - Sophisticated
but Unpretentious, Worthy Wine List, Roasted
Beets with Cheese, Arugula and Orange,
D: Nightly, 1429 12thh Ave, 206-323-8881, I-6
42. Pair (pairseattle.com) - Handcrafted Artisan Food,
Pan Roasted Trout with Sauerkraut, Frisee and
Lardon Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette and Fried
Duck Egg, D: Tu-Sa, 5501 30th Ave NE,
206-526-7655,I-1
43. Purple Café and Wine Bar (thepurplecafe.com) Casual, Eclectic, Lots of Energy, Edamame Bean
Hummus with Grape Tomatoes, Toulouse Sausage
with Red Cabbage, Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates with
Pine Nuts and Saba, L & D: Daily, 1225 4th Ave,
206-829-2280, H-8
44. Quinn’s (quinnspubseattle.com) - Always Packed
Neighborhood Gastro Pub, Beef Tartare, Wild Boar
Sloppy Joe, Potato Gnocchi with Rabbit Ragout,
D: Nightly, 1001 East Pike St, 206-325-7711, I-6
45. Saltoro (saltoro.com) - Truffle Fries and Pasta Are
the Favs, Antipasto Platter, Pasta Bolognese, Brie
and Marcona Almond Salad, D: Nightly,
14051 Greenwood Ave N, 206-365-6025, D-1
46. Salumi Restaurant (salumicuredmeats.com) Mama Batali is in Charge, Worth the Wait, Retail
Salami, Cured Meat Products, Sandwiches,
L: Tu-F, 309 3rd Ave S, 206-223-0817, I-11
47. Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
(seastarrestaurant.com) - Menu is Full of Great
Choices, Copper River Salmon with Fingerlings
and Truffle Tomatoes, Parmigiano Crusted Halibut
with Russet Hash and Haricots Vert, L: M-F,
D: Nightly, 2121 Terry Ave, 206-462-4364, G-4
48. Sitka & Spruce (sitkaandspruce.com) - Great
Neighborhood Foodie Place, Smelts with
Cucumbers, Preserved Lemon and Sea Beans,
Halibut with Crème Fraiche, Honey and Fennel,
D: Tu-Sa, 1531 Melrose Ave E, 206-324-0662, I-1
49. Spinasse (spinasse.com) - Piedmontese Menu
and Wine List, Ravioli Stuffed with Greens and
Walnuts, Venison with Red Wine, Currants, Kale
and Buckwheat Polenta, D: Nightly, 1531 14th Ave,
206-251-7673, I-5
50. Spur (spurseattle.com) - One of the Best Happy
Hours in Town, Salmon Crostini with Marscapone,
Capers and Pickled Shallots, Pan Seared Trout
with Quinoa and Carrots, D: Nightly,
113 Blanchard St, 206-728-6706, E-6
51. Taberna del Alabardero (alabardero.com/
seattle) - Tapas and Amazing Drinks, Piquillo
Peppers Stuffed with Spinach, Mushrooms and
Shrimp, Blackened Tuna with Mushrooms and
Cilantro Mojo Sauce, L & D: Daily, 2328 1st Ave,
206-448-8884, D-5
52. Tilikum Place Café (tilikumplacecafe.com) Wonderful Innovative Menu, Roasted Beet Salad
with Argula and Blue Cheese, Sauteed Dorado on
Vegetable Ribbons and Gigante Cake, L & D: Daily,
407 Cedar St, 206-282-4830, D-4