Seattle is considered a foodie’s paradise, with more than 3,500 restaurants to choose from (the city ranks 5th in restaurants per capita, coming in just behind New York). No matter what you have a taste for and what price range is within your budget, there’s sure to be an eatery that meets your needs. We’ve scoured a variety of websites, including TripAdvisor, Eater, Foursquare, Yelp, and Zagat, to come up with a small list of restaurants (in no particular order) that are highly recommended by locals, critics, and tourists alike. Click on the links below to see what delectable dishes these establishments have to offer. As always, remember to call or check the restaurant website to find out the hours and days of operation.
Metropolitan Grill (Steakhouse)
Website: www.themetropolitangrill.com
Address: 820 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone number: 206-624-3287
Tilikum Place Cafe (American/European)
Website: www.tilikumplacecafe.com
Address: 407 Cedar St, Seattle, WA 98121-1519
Phone number: 206-282-4830
Website: www.seriouspieseattle.com
Address: 316 Virginia St., Seattle, WA 98101
Phone number: 206-838-7388
The Walrus and the Carpenter (Oyster bar/Seafood)
Website: www.thewalrusbar.com
Address: 4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Phone number: 206-395-9227
Website: www.thepinkdoor.net
Address: 1919 Post Aly, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone number 206-443-3241
Harvest Beat (Vegan/Vegetarian)
Website: www.harvestbeat.com
Address: 1711 N 45th St., Seattle, WA 98103
Phone number: 206-547-1348
Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge (Cajun/Creole)
Website: toulousepetit.com
Address: 601 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone number: 206-432-9069
Website: lolaseattle.com
Address: 2000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Phone number: 206-441-1430
Matt’s in the Market (Pacific NW/Seafood)
Website: www.mattsinthemarket.com
Address: 94 Pike St., Seattle, Washington, 98101
Phone number: 206-467–7909
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar (American/Contemporary)
Website: www.thepurplecafe.com
Address: 1225 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101-3005
Phone number: 206-829-2280
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar (Seafood)
Website: www.taylorshellfishfarms.com
Address: 124 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone number: 206-501-4442
Website: babarseattle.com
Address: 550 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone number: 206-328-2030
Website: lacocinaoaxaquena.com
Address: 1216 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
Phone number: 206-623-8226
Pike Place Chowder (Chowder House)
Website: www.pikeplacechowder.com
Address: 1530 Post Alley, Seattle 98101
Phone number: 206-267-2537