Probably the only restaurant in Seattle's vibrant Capitol Hill to serve modern Eurasian fare, Cook Weaver is a truly unique dining destination for more reasons that one. Its decor is unlike any restaurant's in the vicinity, with its early 20th-century Eastern European vibe, thanks to the vivid wall paintings that depict various scenes from the classic Russian folktale 'Tale of Tsar Saltan'. The menu is rich, diverse and extensive, and includes signature items like the King Oyster Mushrooms, Braised Brisket with Hominy, and the Steak Wing.
Since it opened Tulio has been a hot spot for lunching businesspeople and for couples who want a romantic spot to eat in the evening. The interior is rich with dark wood and deep colors. The fare is authentic, rustic Italian. Starters include roasted asparagus wrapped in prosciutto and sweet potato gnocchi. Entrees include risotto with saffron and scallops, ravioli stuffed with smoked salmon or an oven-roasted lamb sirloin. Adjacent to Hotel Vintage Park, this restaurant also serves breakfast.
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.
FLO has stood as one of the Greater Seattle area's most acclaimed Japanese sushi and sake restaurants/bars for over a decade. The restaurant's interior reflects a distinctive synthesis of contemporary and traditional Japanese, working to create a comfortably modern ambiance that works to enhance one's dining experience instead of distracting from it. Led by executive chef Wayne Taniguchi, FLO offers an extensive selection of sushi and sake, as well as several appetizers and entrees that are nothing short of inspired.
Feel as if you were transported to a neighborhood bar in Spain as you enter Ocho. The menu has traditional Spanish dishes and tapas plates cooked to perfection with authentic ingredients. While here, one can never go wrong with staples like patatas bravas, tortilla espanola and ensalada. You can wash these down with the innovative, premium cocktails on offer.
Moved to its current downtown location in 1985 and renovated in 1990, Seattle's premier jazz club brings artists of international standing, including the likes of Nancy Wilson, Lionel Hampton and Cleo Laine. The dinner menu features a varied selection of Northwest and Mediterranean dishes. The well-rounded offerings feature seafood, grilled meats, and options for vegetarians. There's a full bar and a private room that holds 275.