Welcome to Seattle...a city with an unmatched blend of exciting nightlife and gorgeous natural landscapes. Take a walk anywhere in the city and have your breath taken away by the lush evergreens or marvel at the towering mountains looming on the horizon. Like everywhere else in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle doesn’t mess around when it comes to food and drink. Whether it’s farm-to-table, fresh-caught or fair trade, Seattle is full of restau- rants, breweries and coffee shops dedicated to fresh ingredients and forward-thinking ideas. But with so much to see and do, it can get overwhelming. That’s why we put together the Insider’s Guide to Seattle to fill you in on where to eat, where to go and what to do. Need a stunning over- look to take that perfect selfie? We got that covered. Need a cozy, quiet bar to unwind after a long day on the job? Now you have options. Want a plate of fish that was just caught this morning? It’s all in the guide! So, yes, get an amazing bird’s eye view from the Space Needle and watch the fish fly at Pike Place Market, but also use this guide to go out and explore some of the city’s hidden gems. After all, they don’t call it the Emerald City for nothing! Insider’s Guide to SEATTLE Downtown Café Campagne G.H. Pasta Co. Loulay Kitchen & Bar French Italian French (206) 728-2233 (206) 402-6210 (206) 402-4588 http://cafecampagne.com/ https://www.ghpastaseattle.com/ https://thechefinthehat.com/ A classic Parisian brasserie in the heart of The eatery focuses on signature contemporary Serving French classics with an unexpected Seattle’s Pike Place Market. They are com- Italian blend of fresh pasta and local seasonal twist. There’s the slightly smoky half pounder mitted to using only the finest locally and produce with a rotating daily menu and a with bacon-onion jam and aioli and a not-too- internationally sourced ingredients and hand selection of beer and wine. soft bun. It’s available for dinner, brunch or craft just about everything in-house, including lunch—just make sure those afternoon meet- fresh sausages, other charcuterie, duck confit, ings are cancelled before adding a topping of smoked salmon and preserved items. Lecosho foie gras or duck egg. European (206) 623-2101 Café Lago Lowell’s Restaurant Italian http://lecosho.com/ Seafood (206) 329-8005 With a casually elegant atmosphere of high (206) 622-2036 ceilings, wood-trimmed banquettes and www.cafelago.com an open kitchen, they feature European- http://eatatlowells.com/ Seattle’s Café Lago has been serving Tuscan- influenced dishes using the best ingredients All three floors offer waterfront views at this inspired Italian cuisine for nearly 30 years, available from the Northwest. For an upscale casual seafood eatery serving breakfast, lunch steadily turning newcomers into regulars and lunch option, the half-pound Painted Hills and dinner! Lowell’s Dungeness Crab Omelet, friends into family. From wood-fired pizza to beef burger is Seattle at its finest. With its smoked Alaskan King salmon scramble or their famous lasagna, handmade pasta to spicy aioli, pickled red onion, arugula and their fresh ‘Hangtown Fry’ with local oysters, Aunt Polly’s meatballs, they believe the older, Beecher’s Flagship Cheddar on ciabatta, this scallions, smoky bacon folded into a bed of simpler ways are best. gem perfectly balances rich and tart. local eggs with a dusting of Parmesan. They all go great with their unique fresh bloody marys or fresh OJ mimosas! Dahlia Lounge Lola Asian Greek (206) 682-4142 (206) 441-1430 Macrina Bakery & Café Bakery https://www.dahlialounge.com/ https://www.lolaseattle.com/ (206) 448-4032 Serving Pacific Northwest fare with an Asian Lively eatery serving squid kebabs, spendy twist since 1989, and the kitchen has con- tagines, a savagely good lamb burger and https://macrinabakery.com/ tinued to churn out well-executed dishes for martinis with feta-stuffed olives. Artisan breads, gourmet baked sweets and adoring fans who pack the busy dining room. savory sandwiches are served in a snug, The triple coconut cream pie is one of quaint space. Seattle’s most recognizable desserts. Downtown (cont.) Maneki Pike Place Chowder Shuckers Japanese Chowder Oyster Bar (206) 622-2631 (206) 267-2537 (206) 621-1984 http://www.manekirestaurant.com/ https://www.pikeplacechowder.com/ https://www.shuckersseattle.com/ A James Beard America’s Classic and Seattle’s Seattle’s Award-Winning, Hall-of-Fame chow- Shuckers, downtown, is one of the city’s oldest oldest Japanese restaurant, Maneki originally der café (serving 8 varieties daily), thanks to oyster bars, providing a delightful opportunity opened in the International District in 1904. its nuanced ratios of cream to brine to smoke, to slurp raw oysters inside a former 1930’s The storied venue serves an array of Japanese best enjoyed in a bread bowl. Seafood bisque haberdashery with original oak paneling. It dishes, including sushi, comfort food and is also delish. features an outstanding menu of seafood traditional small plates. dishes like seafood chowder, halibut fish and chips and seasonal specials. Pike’s Pit Bar-B-Que Matt’s in the Market Sandwich Shop American (206) 538-0779 Sushi Kashiba Sushi (206) 467-7909 http://www.pikespit.com/ (206) 441-8844 https://mattsinthemarket.com/ Classic, busy counter service, Pike’s Pit serves Pacific NW cuisine seafood and meat, with slow-roasted, wood-smoked pork, beef brisket https://sushikashiba.com/ seasonal specials and extensive wine options and chicken in sandwiches or by the pound You can go three different routes as far as served with views of Elliott Bay. to go. There are also massive (but portable) dining options showcasing high-end sushi: the turkey legs that you can order dry or smoth- sushi counter for a true omakase experience, ered in sauce, as well as sides such as Cowboy tables for a romantic date or bigger group Metropolitan Grill Caviar (black-eyed pea salad) and smoked, and the cocktail bar for that secret chill zone— Steakhouse stuffed potatoes. it’s laid back, the full menu is offered. (206) 624-3287 https://www.themetropolitangrill.com/ The Pink Door Tavolàta As close to a McCormick’s as you can get Italian Italian without being there. Classic, upscale steak- (206) 443-3241 (206) 838-8008 house is a staple with its amazing cuts of dry- aged beef and classic sides such as to-die-for https://www.thepinkdoor.net/ www.ethanstowellrestaurants.com/locations/ mashed potatoes. Casual Italian restaurant with burlesque shows tavolata-belltown and trapeze entertainment plus terrace with Located in the heart of Belltown, the original Elliott Bay views, a popular spot in the sum- Tavolàta is all about the pasta. From Rigatoni Mr. West Café Bar mer. The Pink Door serves delicious, uncom- to Tonnarelli, Spaghetti to Linguini—they Espresso Bar and Cafe plicated Italian-American food during lunch extrude it all fresh daily. Join them at the (206) 900-9378 and dinner. giant communal table, grab a spot at the bar http://mrwestcafebar.com/ or book their private mezzanine for your next gathering. Ultramodern fixture serving espresso drinks, Purple Café and Wine Bar beer/wine and modern cafe eats in an open, Wine Bar airy interior. (206) 829-2280 www.purplecafe.com Palace Kitchen Wine bar with upscale small plates in a lofty New American modern space with a central wine tower and (206) 448-2001 staircase. www.palacekitchen.com Upscale New American cooking and cocktails The Shambles presented in a busy bohemian setting. Palace Butcher Shop Kitchen is a Seattle favorite for locals, industry (206) 659-0074 folks and family gatherings. http://www.delimeatsbar.com/ One of Seattle’s best restaurants is quietly masquerading as a neighborhood bar and butcher shop. Meaty sandwiches, charcuterie, dry-aged steaks and snacks like from-scratch jerky are menu standouts. Pioneer Square Alstadt Bierhalle & Brathaus BRGR Bar The London Plane German Burgers Café and Wine Bar (206) 602-6442 (206) 340-1457 (206) 624-1374 https://www.altstadtseattle.com/ http://www.brgrbarseattle.com/ http://www.thelondonplaneseattle.com/ Reinvented German classics such as bratwurst Don’t be fooled—what looks like just another The London Plane is part cafe, part specialty and pretzels pair with brews in a lively beer dive bar in Pioneer Square is actually home to foods grocery and part floral workshop. You hall. one of the best burgers in town. A juicy patty, can stop by in the morning for a coffee and a creative toppings and a perfectly toasted bun handmade croissant. Enjoy a menu of veg- make BRGR Bar drool-worthy. And don’t miss etable-driven cuisine with the flavors of the Bisato the six different types of fries or the boozy Mediterranean. Italian milkshakes, either. (206) 624-1111 Nirmal’s www.bisato.com Fado Irish Pub Indian A casual, Italian-style bistro with innovative Burgers (206) 683-9701 yet traditional dishes. Sit at the bar to watch a (206) 264-2700 master chef create your meal. https://www.nirmalseattle.com/ https://fadoirishpub.com/seattle/ Upscale Indian fare, it shows off the country’s An Irish pub doesn’t maintain a high standard incredible diversity with soups, thalis and Biscuit Bitch for more than 20 years without relentless curries, and happily caters to pescatarians, Café/Biscuits attention to detail. Its cod, used in its famous vegetarians and even vegans with a stunning (206) 623-1859 fish and chips, is sustainably caught in the array of dishes, like dhingri mutter, featuring https://biscuitbitch.com/ deep, icy waters of the North Atlantic near mushrooms and green peas in a rich cashew- Iceland.