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- AAmyVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •16 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe hadn’t been to the Pink Door in 20 years, and it was great! Checked all the boxes for our teen daughter’s birthday and felt very special. Market location, view, ambiance, food, and service. It was busy but felt intimate. We thought that the pork agnolotti and rigatoni and meatballs were tasty. I also had the creamy celery root soup with a deliciously adorned piece of grilled bread.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- AAliciaSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAmazing service and amazing food. Nothing else needs to be said.More infoBen ParisPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.3
- JjohnSeattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe did 2 Lola big dinner for four of us and got a couple of additional kebabs and a side dish and there was plenty of food for all. The food was superb and showed the range of the kitchen. Our service from Erna was perfect. We had some Greek wine which was surprisingly good. Highly recommended. We would suggest that you sit as far away from the kitchen as possible because it was quite noisy back there.More infoLola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown•4.7
- DDavidSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe were visiting Seattle for a concert and wanted seafood on a January Sunday evening. Many of the sit down Seafood restaurants were closed either because of winter, or because of it being Sunday, but there seemed to be less choices than you'd think for a city on the water. We found Cutter's on Yelp and it had good reviews. We had eaten there once before a couple years ago and weren't impressed, but decided to give it another go. I am glad we did. This visit, service was immediate. Our greeting at the door was friendly. Our waiter came over quickly and was friendly and informative. The view after dark over the water and along the shoreline is breathtaking. I had crab stuffed mahi mahi and it was superb!.. We were totally stuffed from dinner and the waiter talked us into some bread pudding. Also glad he did, it was excellent!. Everything about this visit was excellent. Atmosphere, customer service and food were all excellent and we will be back!More infoCutters CrabhousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.6
- MMelaniePortland / Oregon •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoChris, the manager, is the best. Our waiter was busy and Chris seamlessly stepped in to enhance our experience.More infoHalf ShellPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.7
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12 top date night restaurants in Seattle
Seattle’s romantic restaurants show that with market-fresh plates, Northwestern wines, and some mood lighting, sparks can fly in the Emerald City. Set the stage for a monumental moment with exquisite seafood at a kaiseki spot in Belltown. In Pike/Pine, whisk a date away on a whirlwind trip to not-quite Greece. Or share a plate of hand-cut noodles to celebrate a special occasion at an acclaimed Piedmont trattoria. Even though most people in town consider fancy flannel dressing up, these places serve you a splash of something sexier. Read on for a guide to Seattle’s 12 most romantic restaurants to book now.
5 Must-Book Restaurants in Seattle
Despite economic challenges, restaurant openings currently outpace closures in the Seattle area. The exciting new crop mirrors the Emerald City’s own diversity, and includes a swanky, American brasserie at the city’s revamped Fairmont Olympic Hotel, a Moroccan restaurant in the heart of Pike Place Market, and a family-run Vietnamese joint in Haller Lake. Here are five hot spots to book in Seattle right now.
The Best Places to Grab a Drink in Seattle
Like the dazzling Emerald City itself, Seattle’s bar scene is a lot of things at once: it is a craft beer haven, teems with celebrated grunge dives, and boasts wine lists featuring the best of Washington’s locally produced bottles. No matter your drink of choice, there is a speakeasy, wine bar, or brewery for whatever strikes your fancy. Find your next drink at one of these innovative bars focused on craft, quality, and, of course, good times.
The Top 9 Seattle Restaurants for Outdoor Dining
For much of the year, Seattle is gray, a bit cold—and yes, rainy. But from May to September, sunshine and warm temps transform the city. Across Seattle, there are many perfect patios for sipping cocktails, lakeside venues with skyline views and fresh seafood, and cozy backyards to enjoy al fresco dining. So while the sunshine doesn’t last long in the Emerald City, as summer inches closer, here are a few of the best places in the city to visit for excellent food and drinks outside.
The 10 Greatest Restaurants in Seattle
There’s great seafood to be consumed in Seattle, but it’s only the beginning of what the Emerald City has to offer. Boasting one of the country’s most creative and diverse dining scenes, Seattle is dedicated to sourcing locally—from land to sea. Storied restaurants, from Canlis, the pinnacle of Pacific Northwestern fine-dining, to chic modern hangouts like the Walrus and the Carpenter, prove Seattle’s range and prowess. And even as the city’s changed over the last decade, growing and evolving under a massive tech boom, its soul remains as vibrant and bold as ever.
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Whether you're looking for some of the finest fresh seafood around or a plate of good old-fashioned comfort food, Belltown is a great neighborhood to indulge your palate. No vehicles are allowed on the waterfront in Belltown, but most people think that's part of its charm. It's a completely walkable area with lots of outdoor seating and potted plants sprinkled throughout. For dining, your options range from sushi and Mediterranean food to Hawaiian and tapas joints. Dine on Italian outdoors by candlelight at a high-end restaurant or stop by a pub for some craft beer and guajillo nachos. If French cuisine is more your style, you'll find some unique local brunch options.
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