Art of the Table is a restaurant and supper club hybrid that is dedicated to bringing patrons a unique and intimate dining experience. You, along with 21 other people, receive a four-course menu crafted out of fresh local ingredients. Occasionally the dinners have a theme, such as Italian wines and cheeses or Southern cuisine. Even if there is no unifying theme, the food is always meticulously prepared and delicious. An absolute must if you are in Seattle!
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.
Coffee lovers may want to check out this branch of the ubiquitous coffee shop chain; it happens to be the first Starbucks that was ever opened. The building has retained the same facade over the years, and is still busy with folks on the go looking for their coffee fix. This first Starbucks opened in downtown Seattle in 1971. It was originally housed at 2000 Western Avenue, where it stayed until 1977 when it moved to its current location one block south, at Pike Place near Stewart Street. Today, the Starbucks global empire has shops in 55 different countries, where they sell an assortment of gourmet drip-brewed coffees, teas, sandwiches and other snacks, as well as coffee beans.
A series of brewers have tried their luck with this West Seattle Junction location. This latest opened here in 1997 and attempts to broaden its appeal by catering to families and hip urbanites. The decor favors brass, and the smoking section's location upstairs with the pool tables keeps the air fresher downstairs. The pub has 10 beers on tap, six brewed onsite. There's also root beer on tap for the kids. Burgers and sandwiches dominate the menu. Hear live folk and jazz music most Saturdays. Call ahead for hours.
Brimming over with a sophisticated crowd, Hard Rock Cafe Seattle is where you should be headed if you want to spend the evening in style. The cafe has multiple dining areas, bars and even a terrace for lounging. Enjoy the staple live music performances and laid back atmosphere while enjoying some great drinks and quality dishes. Whether you come here alone or bring some friends along, the friendly servers and buzzing atmosphere ensure you have a good time.
Located in the Pike Place Market, this restaurant overlooks Elliott Bay. Freshly renovated, Matt's is now noticeably more roomy. Many who remember this quaint little spot in the market will be pleasantly surprised to see the new, beautiful, spacious alternative. Although the restaurant has structurally undergone major renovations, you can expect the same old welcoming service and classically delicious seafood. The dinner menu changes seasonally, but you will likely find interesting and flavorful seafood dishes like geoduck with seasonal accompaniments, fried duck egg salad and seafood stew.
Opened in 2013, QED is an abbreviation for "quod erat demonstratum," a Latin phrase for which is to be shown or proven. Carrying this motto, the café has achieved its mission of proving to being among the best caffeine spots in the neighbourhood. Seasonal coffees are perfectly roasted in this compact micro-roaster. No matter the flavor, you can be sure of delightful beverages that will make you want to come back for more. Nosh on tasty bites along with tasty coffee.
The coffee scene runs rampant in Seattle, yet places like Morsel keep their place in the heart of the community by offering gourmet roasts, scrumptious eats, and seriously friendly service. The cuisine focuses on their specialty biscuits that can be ordered a variety of ways. Whether you opt for one of their breakfast biscuits with strawberry balsamic jam, cheddar and chive with goat cheese or a full on biscuit sandwich with a fried egg, arugula, and aioli, you're sure to be satisfied. The coffee is roasted to perfection, without that burnt taste and made extra sweet with their house made syrups like vanilla or salted caramel.
Located in the Pike Place Market, this restaurant overlooks Elliott Bay. Freshly renovated, Matt's is now noticeably more roomy. Many who remember this quaint little spot in the market will be pleasantly surprised to see the new, beautiful, spacious alternative. Although the restaurant has structurally undergone major renovations, you can expect the same old welcoming service and classically delicious seafood. The dinner menu changes seasonally, but you will likely find interesting and flavorful seafood dishes like geoduck with seasonal accompaniments, fried duck egg salad and seafood stew.
No need for hyperbole here, as Altura's reputation speaks for itself. Fine Italian dining mixed with elegant decor make this artisan restaurant an ideal place for a romantic night on the town. Choose from 3, 4 or 5 course fixed dinners, or order a la carte. It almost goes without saying that reservations are required. Named best Seattle restaurant in 2012, Altura truly is a jewel of the Emerald City.
With an impressive resume to back him, Chef Brian Clevenger delights patrons through his Americanized Italian dishes. At Vendemmia, freshness of ingredients is given top most priority; whether it's something from the ocean or leafy greens, all dishes ooze natural flavors. The menu features raw dishes, of which the olive oil infused salmon and the beef tartar with grilled bread are regular favorites. Vendemmia also has quite a line up of vegetarian dishes, try the green beans, baby beets or grilled peach to experience a creative spin on conventional vegetables and fruits. Prime New York steak and the king salmon make perfect entrees. Food comes to your table looking like a work of art, which adds to your culinary bliss.
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.