For half a century, and three generations of the Canlis family, this gorgeous restaurant has presided on a hill over Lake Union. It beckons the well-off, those looking for a romantic evening, or anyone celebrating a special event. The restaurant has won awards too numerous to list, and a renovation has made it all the better. The cuisine is based on fresh ingredients, with salmon, scallops and Dungeness crab topping the menu. Vegetables are locally grown, as are the wide array of fruits used in each beautifully presented dish. The restaurant has a 12,000-bottle wine cellar.
The 5 Point Cafe is a neighborhood dive bar and restaurant that offers sumptuous American comfort food, including roast beef sandwich, Cuban marinated pulled pork sandwich, burgers and homemade chili soup. This popular cafe is open day and night and is acclaimed as one of the best dive bars in the city due to its inexpensive prices and down-to-Earth atmosphere. The unpretentious decor has a few unusual twists, such as a moose head that's covered in bras or some risque Polaroids behind the bar. Make sure you check out the great deals during their Happy Hour.
Offering a delectable range of cakes, pastries and sweetmeats, Hot Cakes is a hit with locals who throng here to indulge their sweet-tooth. The most ordered item on their menu is the molten cake that come with melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. Choose from a range of delicious milkshakes to quench your thirst. Wines are also available, though you can try a 'spiked' drinking caramel as well.
Located in Pioneer Square, this elegant, romantic restaurant features a very impressive menu of Italian classics. The antipasti are favorite starters, and customers return again and again for popular pasta, seafood, veal, beef and lamb entrees, such as the Osso Buco and New York steak with truffle oil. Leave room for the Tiramisu, which some call Seattle's best. The wine list focuses on wines from Italy, California and the Northwest. Guests can dine in a simple yet elegant dining room or through the French doors on the courtyard terrace.
The Capital Grille in Seattle is a fine steak and seafood restaurant. The well-staffed restaurant has paintings of famous local people adorning its walls. Part of a national chain, this place offers you an enjoyable steakhouse experience. The menu includes a range of appetizers, soups and salads, main course and seafood, all made from fresh ingredients. An extensive selection of wine is available.
Altruism meets culinary excellence at this Belltown restaurant. The FareStart restaurant is an extension of the FareStart program, a training program aimed at giving homeless men and women the skills to obtain jobs in the restaurant and hospitality industries. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday and open Thursday nights for Guest Chef Night. All of the restaurant proceeds go back into the FareStart program, so diners can expect not only a fabulous meal but also a warm fuzzy feeling for contributing to such a worthy cause.
The Brewmaster's Taproom is a brewpub and bakery located in Renton, WA. They have more than 20 beers on tap and is a cozy hangout with dim lighting. Their beer-themed bakery is what attracts the crowd and beer cookies are one of the most sought-after items from their menu. They have an excellent patio and is available for private events like birthday parties and is dog-friendly.
Located in Pioneer Square, this elegant, romantic restaurant features a very impressive menu of Italian classics. The antipasti are favorite starters, and customers return again and again for popular pasta, seafood, veal, beef and lamb entrees, such as the Osso Buco and New York steak with truffle oil. Leave room for the Tiramisu, which some call Seattle's best. The wine list focuses on wines from Italy, California and the Northwest. Guests can dine in a simple yet elegant dining room or through the French doors on the courtyard terrace.
Offering a delectable range of cakes, pastries and sweetmeats, Hot Cakes is a hit with locals who throng here to indulge their sweet-tooth. The most ordered item on their menu is the molten cake that come with melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. Choose from a range of delicious milkshakes to quench your thirst. Wines are also available, though you can try a 'spiked' drinking caramel as well.
Brimmer & Heeltap is a cozy New-American cuisine bistro and bar located in Ballard, Seattle. Step into this eatery and you will immediately be charmed by the decor and the ambiance. Take a seat indoors on the turquoise blue couches which are lined by fresh flowers against a white wooden walls. For a more intimate setting head to the outdoor garden where a few small tables are scattered and pretty fairy lights set the mood. Don't be dissuaded if the weather is cold, as they happily hand out blankets for you to snuggle into and keep warm. Enjoy delicious food items like the Smoked Duck Leg with Pear Salad, Grilled Pork Shoulder, Squid Fried Rice and Miso Macaroni & Cheese. Pair your meal with a specialty house cocktail or a fine wine. Finish off with the indulgent Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake for dessert. This is the perfect spot for a romantic date night or just a fun meal with friends.
Forgo the cutlery and dine Ethiopian style at this Northgate restaurant. Jebena Cafe offers home-style cuisine in warm environs that emphasize the social aspect of dining. Drawing inspiration from the name of the traditional pottery used to serve coffee, Jebena embodies the Ethiopian spirit of community. Savor dishes like beef tibs, bamiya, misir wot, and cheche bsa. To sample a variety of their traditional dishes, order the Meat Combination II - injera bread topped with kitfo, qey wot, beef tibs, and veggie sides. Generous portions, family-style plates, and friendly staff ensures repeat visits once you're lucky enough to find this hidden gem.
Flintcreek Cattle Co. is a contemporary restaurant located in Seattle. The restaurant has an elegant ambiance with large windows and wooden furnishing to complement. They are known for their excellent choice of steak and other items like Wild boar with Gnocchi and Fillet Mignon. The place also has an extensive beverage list to complement the fare with items like Riot Act and Coffinhead. The restaurant is an ideal place to relish some great steak with a drink and a great view down the street.