Seattle Restaurants

[iplaydrums]

I am going to be in Seattle for two days and one night this upcoming weekend. We will be staying at the Grand Hyatt off of Pine. I know that Pike Place is only a few blocks away.

We are looking for places to eat. I'd prefer the local places instead of stuff like Ruth's Chris, which is in the hotel. Food wise--we like everything from seafood to Asian. Ideally, we're looking for cheap to moderately priced breakfast and lunch places. For dinner, we'd still have a modest budget, but if it is an absolutely must-eat place, we're willing to up the $$$.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Gen. Applewhite]

canlis is amazing, but quite pricey. everything about this place was top notch, including the view of lake union. the wagyu steak was the best steak ive ever had. i also tried some salmon and it was good, although you can probably get great seafood at any number of places. here is a link

as for lunch: ezells fried chicken on 23rd ave is a quality place for chicken, rice and rolls. also, i thought blue moon burgers near the space needle was good.

ive eaten at a couple places in pike place market and havent been that impressed. i cant steer you any better, but im sure there are many superior places in the area for asian and seafood.

and one of the best donuts i have ever had was an old fashioned at the whole foods on westlake. it was from a local donut shop and when i asked they said "mighty o donuts". i looked them up and they are way out near green lake. so, if you want an awesome donut one morning, id just head to whole foods downtown.

also, i hear seattle is big into health food. but from the above recs, its clear i know nothing of that.

 

[Macanudo]

1 block away from the Grand Hyatt is this place:



160 beers on tap and their food is good too.

 

[HtownAg92]

Steelhead Diner on Pine. Get this sandwich:

Rich Boy Sandwich

If you want an awesome view of the city, go over to Salty's on Alki Beach in West Seattle. Good salmon also.

 

[TornACL]

Is Wild Ginger still open? No, it's not a gentlemen's club. Bad *** seafood. I ate there on a business dinner, so I didn't pay for it...but it was so good that I would have gone there even if it was on my dime.

Wild Ginger - downtown Seattle

 

[Mrmyke709]

I concur about Wild Ginger.
Great satay, and great beers on tap, to boot.

 

[NB_LONGHORN]

Etta's, down the street from Pike's Place. This is one of Tom Douglass' places.It is caual and affordable, but you will need a reservation. It is all about seafood here and the location is great for where you are staying.