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.
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!
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.
As you enter this seafood restaurant, you walk onto a suspended bridge with iron railings. Starfish, crayfish and other marine life swim up to greet you. Lights dot the high ceiling for a starry quality. Blown glass hangs delicately from the ceiling to complement the warm, upscale Polynesian-style surroundings. Seafood specialties include Opah (a Hawaiian fish also known as Moonfish), served with a papaya, mango and pepper salsa, and apple-wood-grilled Hebi (Spearfish). More standard dishes include Ellensburg Lamb and New York Steak. The view of downtown Seattle is hard to beat.
A signature restaurant of the Edgewater Hotel (The), Six Seven combines Pacific Northwest cuisine with contemporary Pan-Asian and American influences. Chef Hans Reisinger's elegant preparations are flavored with fresh Northwestern ingredients, reflecting his years of international culinary experience. Try the Six Seven Crab Cakes with avocado salad for starters, and the classic wood-roasted chicken, goat cheese dumplings, or Ivory Forest mushroom sautee for your main course. The Forest Room, a private dining room, holds a maximum of 32 people and can be booked for special occasions and private parties. Treat your eyes to the wonderful view of Elliot Bay, and your taste buds to some truly exotic dishes— it will prove an unforgettable experience.
Get ready for a spectacular dining experience at Daniel's with a fine selection of meats and the best wines at your disposal. The restaurant has garnered consistently superlative reviews and the highest of awards since it opened. Once you see what's on offer, you'll hardly be surprised by the popularity surrounding it. The restaurants sits on the 21st floor of the Bank of America building and affords breathtaking views of mountainous regions as well as Seattle. The food on offer? Glorious prime Steaks of the finest grade certified by USDA. Apart from this, there is also a selection of other popular steakhouse specialties ranging from seafood to lamb and other meats. Vintage Lounge, the restaurant's relaxed bar, features a stupendous wine selection of no less than 900 varieties. Pride of the bar is the cruvinet, a wine storage system holding an exclusive selection from their list. The focus on wines has earned them recognition from Wine Spectator year after year. The restaurant interiors are extremely classy with luxurious seating options. Soft notes from the piano fill up the dining room every night of the week adding to the charm of the place. Your best bet for a spectacular dining experience in Bellevue.
A popular chain managed by Heather and William Leaman, Bakery Nouveau is recognized as the go-to place in Burien when it comes to baked dishes, especially desserts. The framed pictures adorning the light-colored walls and the dim-lighting give this eatery an impression of the classical era and ultimately a cozy vibe. It is in such a comfortable environment that you enjoy highlights such as Apple Danish, Butter Croissant, Kugelhopf, Junction Croissant, Smoked Salmon Croissant and many more.
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.
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.
Head to Zig Zag Café for a fun evening out with your friends. A cozy hangout for one and all, Zig Zag is most popular for the wide array of drinks it serves up, though regulars also swear by the contemporary food the is offered. Dig into succulent, marinated olives, gourmet cheeses, spicy flatbread with fresh vegetables, cheese and herbs or go in for a crunchy Mediterranean salad with vegetables, noodles, bread and olive oil. Sandwiches stuffed with marinated meat, melted cheese, pickled vegetables and spicy sauces and fine wines make for a wonderful dining experience. Choose from a range of cocktails, whiskeys, cordials and other spirits to complement your meal.
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.