Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Seattle

"Yu Mei and her staff are wonderful and will fix anything you want, the choices are endless and delicious. Fred entertains the entire bar every night..."

Evan Reddick

LLL

"Best Pad Thai in Seattle! It's the right mix of sweet, savory, spicy. I've had Pad Thai in Thailand and yet, Basilic will always be my favorite Pad..."

Leland Batey

"Tasty food with this price in Seattle location. I had the grill BBQ pork, a little bit disappointed that it isn’t grill, at least they don’t..."

Mingkit Lee

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Basilic Essentially Thai restaurant in Seattle, and I must say that it was a truly delightful experience...."

Ritul Jain

"What a joy to visit! Everything was not only excellent, but also skillfully prepared, with the perfect amount of heat, some extra something to each..."

Rheanna Ware

"I’ve frequented this restaurant many times in the past, but it’s always been taken “to go”. This trip, I decided to dine in. As usual, the..."

David Glenn

"Amazing Thai food that is cooked perfectly and just gives you an amazing sense of comfort. The duck curry is out of this world! The staff are very..."

Jameson Garlington

"Garlic and lemongrass wings were great - crispy skin and juicy inside. Pad kee mao with lobster was great - the noodles were nice and soft, and a..."

Aaron Thompson

"The food was unbelievably delicious! Tasted very authentic. The atmosphere however did not feel authentic to the Thai..."

Kyle Chapic

"Best thai and best price. Crispy garlic chicken we get weekly along with yakisoba and thai tea. Basilic fried rice and the garlic delight also good...."

Sara C

"We visited Seattle a few days ago, and a friend recommended Basilic Essentially Thai after their visit to Seattle last summer. It was INCREDIBLE. We..."

Katie Gamble

Dilettante Mocha Cafe

"On a very busy travel day the woman who took my order was friendly, cheery and efficient. She guided me through the options for my drink ( they whip..."

Danita Bay

"OMG! This is seriously the best signature white mocha I’ve ever had! Yummmmm. I just took one sip and rushed onto google to give a review. It’s..."

Lacey Watkins

"Great smelling coffee made with fresh coffee beans. Excellent service that is fast despite the long queues. Feels like the best cafeteria in..."

Younes Henni

"Service was fast mochas we’re half w sweet with whip and good. It wasn’t a strong bean espresso but it was still good-Was smooth. OPEN 24 hours!..."

TheFlyGirl

"Wow I think this is for sure one of the best Mocha's I've ever tasted! I never write airport food/drink reviews except to complain lol. But this..."

Sena Koleva

"I could give top ranking but smoked salmon sandwiches are not allowing me to do that saying: - we are not invited to take part... Fast and welcoming..."

Khurmatulla Rakhmetov

"LOOKS GOOD ! My wife and I had a 6 hour layover at Seattle Airport, WA enroute to Paris from California. We were tempted to buy lattes here but ended..."

Seymour Titt

"Coffee and scones often pair well together, with the bitterness of the coffee complementing the sweetness of the scone. I enjoyed both of..."

Yoshimi

"I wanted just two things for breakfast. An egg breakfast sandwich and a cup of hot tea. Check and check. Very satisfied. The menu have good variety...."

Jim Ratchford

"Most coffee in North America is atrocious. But this was actually really good coffee, and the people there were really nice. I ordered a short latte...."

Brian 't Hart

"A long-term tenant of the Sea-Tac airport, Dilettante offers up a range of chocolatey drinks and coffees, as well as deli items and desserts. The..."

Adam Newbold

"Enjoyed that they have an option for Turkish Coffee. Never had the chance to try it before and it was a good change of pace. It had sort of a..."

Paul Verrilli

Purple Cafe And Wine Bar

80/100 (5248 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved this place! Definitely make a reservation as it gets packed. The staff are amazing. The attention to detail in their service was exceptional. I..."

John Mc Laughlin

"Everything about this experience was wonderful. The food was delicious and well prepared, the ambiance and venue was gorgeous, and our waiter was..."

Aneka Zarger

"We stopped in for a late lunch. The wine…amazing. Sat at the bar. Our bartender/server recommended the spicy pawns for app…SO GOOD. Grilled..."

Melissa Taylor

"I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. It offers great value for money, especially considering the quality of the food. The steak I..."

Nate Henson

"Love the atmosphere of this establishment. They have a great selection of wine and other libations, and their food is amazing! Had the buttermilk..."

Dakota Kildoo

"Nice dinner in a cozy wine bar. We took buratta for starter and salmon burger / black code for main course. Meal was paired with a good rose wine...."

Andreea Manu

"We had a couple of hours to kill before our flight back home, and this place looked really interesting from the outside. Inside is amazing! The..."

Mary Fran Mulcahy

"It was my first time at this restaurant, place was clean and well maintained with great customer service since beginning up to the end, food came..."

Narine Harut

"Casual atmosphere, good wine selection, attentive and friendly service, pricey dishes and tasty desert. Dark in a gloomy, not inviting..."

Gergana

"Great little place on our first visit to Seattle. Our server acted as our tour guide giving us lots of good information. Love the option to get duo..."

matt suhr

"The wait staff was nice and polite. The atmosphere was divine. It was comfortable and clean. Although it was an open public space our section felt..."

King Anthony of Ervin

"My applause to the atmosphere! Classy, impressive, and current. Love the wine tower, open space, and vibe. Best fries I’ve ever had—I know, I..."

M Prins

"Contrary to what Google says, they do not serve brunch! The space is dark and everything is heavy... from the front door to the chairs. I enjoyed the..."

K Young

"Purple Cafe and Wine Bar is perfect for a date night dinner. It has a dim lit decor with a tall wine tower in the center. The menu has some good wine..."

Arpita Jauhari

"I recently tried the Thai noodle salad bowl at Purple Cafe. The dish featured a good blend of veggies, including bell peppers and sprouts,..."

Dhruv Hirani

Urbane In The Hyatt At Olive 8

2120

80/100 (3962 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Dinner

Drinks

Mid-range

"Beautiful, fresh, perfectly executed food! I had the croque madame (brunch) and it was sinful! Lots of intention behind the flavors of my dish as..."

Vanessa DeLaire

"We had such a good time when we visited 2120! The menu had little of everything! The AVO toast was the best I've had in Seattle!! Our server was very..."

Amanda DeBell

"Great drinks and that includes wine, beer, and Cocktails. A very small but excellent menu. The only decent octopus I've ever had in the US...."

Leo Baldwin

"Absolutely love the place! Had the Wagyu burger, so delicious. The 2120 Spritz and One in a Melon are pretty and tasty. I will definitely be back..."

RoRi Herravera

"Awesome food cool atmosphere friendly staff! Would totally recommend to anyone looking for that fine dinning..."

Paul Adams

"Excellent food and great atmosphere! The service spot on and our server Katie was exceptional! Engaging, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and..."

Joseph Bogart

"Absolutely amazing food!!! Everything. But octopus stole our hearts and stomachs! �We never tried octopus made this way and it was fantastic!!!..."

Viktoriya Little

"Attended meeting. Very nice restaurant with outdoor seating. Excellent food and..."

Mark Mazak

"Great little place right next to the Amazon Spheres. Great food and..."

Steve Schiro

"The lamb tartare and grilled octopus are unbelievably..."

Peter Nitso

"What is there to say...my favorite Seattle restaurant at the..."

Bernadette Thumbelina Bensang

"Wonderful little spot next to the Amazon Spheres with a small menu done extremely well. Recommend making a reservation, it’s worth it. They took..."

Melissa Podeszwa

"We love this restaurant! We celebrated our anniversary here and were truly treated to an experience! The staff is amazing. Chad was our fun and..."

Sara Jones

"Ask for Chad he is the man! Great atmosphere and fantastic food. The octopus and Salmon are incredible. I was not aiming that direction but he..."

Stephen Hemphill

"Jason and Spencer were amazing servers. Very attentive and helpful. I missed the good old pork belly proscheta that they had before. Now it is..."

Aniruddha Basak

"Hands down one of the best meals I had! We stumbled upon 2120 after visiting the Space Needle. It was close by and got really good reviews. We..."

Belle

"The drinks were above par. I dined on the rack of lamb and we ordered steak tartar as an appetizer. It was excellent as well. My daughter ordered..."

Chris Young-Greer

"What a fantastic meal while making a quick visit to Seattle! This restaurant gave us amazing farm to table vibes! The food was presented beautifully,..."

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"The mocktail was a highlight! Great ambiance and service. The king salmon and potato gnocchi are tasty..."

Connie C

"The food was absolutely amazing. The grilled octopus was so tender. We couldn’t believe that it wasn’t chewy at all. It was excellent. We..."

Trina H

"Celebrated our wedding anniversary here. Been wanting to visit here for long and I must say the place is fabulous. The service was fast and friendly...."

Surbhi Karn

"Had an exceptional Saturday night meal. Drinks were perfect. Food was delicious. Overall, the experience was excellent. Highly..."

Nicholas Quintillan

"2120 is a chic, contemporary eatery with a patio serving inventive New American fare, cocktails, and local wines. The restaurant is located in the..."

Aditya Jain

"A great little spot just far enough away from the tourist trap establishments. The vibe was low-key and casual enough to enjoy a great meal. The..."

TJ K

"Outstanding food, amazing service and a perfect location! Prices are very reasonable too. Loved everything about this place - highly..."

Arina Alexiuc

"I was only in town at the restaurant for a presentation in a separate room. The reason I gave only two stars for atmosphere was because I could still..."

Kelly Hornsby

"GREAT EXPERIENCE AND MENU . SHARABLE APPS . FRIENDLY SERVICE . FANTASTIC CRAFTED COCKTAILS . NICE BAR..."

Jonathan Mathews

"I came here for dinner with a group of industry peers. It was a set course menu. I had the potato gnocchi, which was amazing! I think there was even..."

Duane Brown

"Dining spots fill up quickly, so make a reservation or come early. Each dish was prepared with care and attention to detail in both presentation and..."

James Wald

Outlier

79/100 (1010 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The atmosphere, the staff and the food were all top notch! We had Sunday brunch in between 2 days at Taste Washington. The food at Outlier held up to..."

William Taylor

"We were fortunate enough to attend the soft open of the new Outlier, and it was nothing short of amazing. Everyone from the hostess to the waiter to..."

Kaitlyn Pac

"Often when going to a restaurant connected to a hotel the service is spotty - not here. Kept our water gLasses full - never underu half. The food was..."

Diana Dix

"I would stay away from the crab roll until it gets tweaked a bit. Sexy place though they must have had a great..."

Peter Schroeder

"This place is GREAT! I actually work right across the street and have always wanted to stop in for brunch. I’ve been three times now, each time on..."

Thomas Huerta

"Outlier was incredible. The second we walked in I was in awe of the intricate chalk art around the restaurant. Bar to the right, open kitchen towards..."

Jennifer Lynds

"We had a great rehearsal dinner here for our son and daughter in law. The food and service were exceptional. We highly recommend the..."

Debbie Menzia

"Absolutely fantastic atmosphere, and definitely order the rockfish. Our server Garrett was polite and knowledgeable of the food. Enjoyed his service...."

Brooke Bakogeorge

"Great feel ... the place was hopping!!! Service was great & food was tasty!!! Oysters on the half shell �......"

Teresa M Owens

"The new layout is wonderful, great upbeat atmosphere,wait staff are friendly,and knowledgeable and out going. The food is awesome,everything I had..."

Zachary Leffingwell

"Amazing experience and the food was spectacular. I will definitely be..."

Bryan Menzia

"Great food, great atmosphere. Pleasant staff and good..."

Oscar Clink

"Inventive drinks and food. Yum. Will be back for sure...the outside seating on a warm day is so nice..."

Edgar Riebe

"Best chowder I have ever tasted. Beautiful..."

JoAnne Jackson

"Real good pizza, 😊just like mine. Great service! Nice chef! Little busy in the end and it was slow getting out. High prices. My Son loved the..."

Washington Stadunks

"We went here for breakfast. Not a very varied breakfast menu but what we had was good. The food was cooked just right and I was impressed they..."

Jennifer Farrington (BayouJenny)

"Last month I was in Seattle for my another solo trip. I checked in my hotel (Executive Hotel Pacific) at around 8:30PM ( Friday) and realized nearby..."

GetawayGirl

"Great time at the drag show!! Food was definitely good, prices reasonable and the service, with every table packed, was TOP notch. Josh is a fabulous..."

Timsdanni Not Just Mom

"Great happy hour with friendly staff. How many bars have three Hampdens and Foursquare premium rums? Very good classic daquari and..."

DeeAndVee Adventures

"We stopped here just for a snack. We had the traditional vanilla milk shake and garlic fries. Fries were loaded with cheese and great flavor. I just..."

Michael Jones

"Above all the service was fantastic. The host was very attentive, refills came as fast as we can drink. The spinach and artichoke dip was my favorite..."

Diego Flores

"Breakfast was solid- well seasoned potatoes and marionberry jam served with toast. Atmosphere okay; a bit chilly in the space. My server, Houston,..."

Annlouise Blanc

"We were staying at the Hotel Monaco so it was natural to have a quick breakfast at the hotel restaurant before leaving. We had the Country Egg..."

Dave Dudley

"The food was good, and the staff were super nice. We got the burger, the patty was tasty, some onion and lettuce and tomatoes would have made the..."

Ahmad G

"Cool pictures on the walls, all made from bottle caps. The yogurt parfait was really tart, but tasty, once I added a little sweetener. The croissants..."

Michele Holloway

"Food was elevated, tasty. The addition of Hot honey was fire! Service was..."

Tracy Walker

"Wonderful experience. Not only the food was great but our server, Houston was delightful. Attentive, courteous, amicable… people like him are what..."

Ileanell Perez

"Nice atmosphere. A fun place to eat and drink. The service was outstanding, and the food was good and creatively prepared. Drinks were delicious. My..."

Peter Fernandez

Julia's In Wallingford

79/100 (1037 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came in to this location today for the first time. Only waited a couple minutes for a table. Everyone working was super friendly, food was really..."

Tera DeRita

"I love it, food was great, excellent services, and the coffee 10 plus 😍 I will go back soon! All the staff in there are super friendly! They have..."

Dora Angelica Alcaraz

"I loooove this place. Im always looking foward to go every weekend..."

Valerie Arce Feliciano

"Delicious food, large portions, great price, and wonderful staff -- what more could you ask..."

Jackson Dave

"Yummy food and friendly staff! Very relaxing..."

Angela Johnson

"Excellent to see them be both canine and feline friendly! Delicious..."

Tomás Narvaja

"Yummy food and friendly wait staff. Breakfast is my..."

Timi B. Fair

"This is one of our favorite places. Mimosas and eggs Benedict. Good service. Funky surroundings..."

Tim Sherer

"Always delicious and great Seattle neighborhood..."

Janet Arkills

"Wonderful food, great service and a very nice atmosphere. I was glad we chose there to eat that day! Keep up the delicious..."

Beverly Locke

"Great place for..."

Tiffany Barnes

"Julia’s deal is available at Groupon again, and I purchased three of them (maximum I could get). Great bunch times on Sunday! Food was tasty, the..."

rainbow3ododo

"There were plenty of seating options and the atmosphere was nice. The salmon Benedict was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. However, the..."

Jessica M

"Such a cute spot. We stopped for brunch on a chilly October morning and were warmed by the wonderful, welcoming, staff and the heater by our table. ..."

Cathy Bledsoe

"Came here for a Saturday brunch with a reservation but I wouldn't say a reservation is a must. But never a bad idea for weekend brunch right? My wife..."

Binit Banerjee

"Julia's has always been a staple restaurant for me. They never disappoint! Their eggs Benedict is pillowy, buttery, and delicious- you can't get much..."

Vivian K

"Long established restaurant in Wallingford neighborhood in Seattle I've been to Julia's several times. It doesn't disappoint. The food is generous,..."

Paul W

"Excellent Gluten Free menus. Honest to goodness waffle and large gf breaded chicken steak. Flavors are top notch. And the coffee is great. It’s a..."

Brad Acord

"Delicious food! Had a Tuna Melt, which was much more interesting & tasty than a "normal" one. Waffle & French Toast were also really great! And..."

Theresia McLynne

"Pleasant place for breakfast and lunch. Casual, with indoor and outdoor seating. As with all, staffing issues are a problem. But service was..."

Freddy Israwi

"Great little restaurant, very clean. Food was good quality and well-cooked. Bacon was delicious, crispy yet chewy and not greasy. Fruit plate was..."

Jennifer Marshall

"Our server Shawn was awesome, he made sure our waters were filled and gave great recommendations on what to get. The chicken and waffles were..."

Jachelle Sologuren

"There are a lot of great things about this place, but let's start with the bad thing first. On weekends, you might have to wait quite a bit for..."

Kanhaiya Maheshwary

Etta's Big Mountain Bbq

79/100 (3770 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best place to get some BBQ and watch sports downtown! I love coming here from the market and have some grubs a little bit different from the..."

Carmen Lazaro

"After we spent the day exploring Seattle, this BBQ spot jumped out at us. It’s not your typical sit-down restaurant as you order up at the front..."

Jacqueline Torres

"Five star for beer taplist for a nice variety of Pacific Northwest breweries and beer styles on tap. Pretty fast service, you order at the counter...."

C Yager

"Fine flavored dining with a relaxed atmosphere and epic music makes this a great place to relax and eat with friends. There was both traditional and..."

Chris Thomas

"Smash burger is delicious. A bit saucy so ate it with a fork but well worth it. Nachos were good. I’d get them again but they aren’t a must eat...."

Bruce Fischer

"Excellent food. At reasonable prices. Tried their nachos with brisket and chilli bowl with garlic bread. As well as the smash burger. They were all..."

Mary Rebecca Correa

"This is a great place for a visit to eat some BBQ. Very delicous food they have. The Mac and cheese is one of my favs. Ribs are nice and soft...."

Arcanoe warkwark (Arcanoe)

"Wow this is stunning bbq. Everyone loved there dish. Brisket stew was very rich really enough for..."

Keith Landers

"Great food, fantastic service! We enjoyed the smash burger, nachos, coconut cream pie and some great beers. Great atmosphere with it being very chill..."

Madison Wean

"Service was quick, nice atmosphere (well decorated, A/C etc.). Not very busy, it is a bit expensive... But not super bad for a tourist spot in a..."

Thomas Rones

"Excellent! We had the brisket and ribs - delicious! The sides were pretty good - the Mac and cheese salad was a favourite. We made sure to leave room..."

S M

"Didn't expect this to be as good as it was. The flavors were on point. The smoke was nice the salmon flavor wasn't over powered and the mushroom omg..."

Joe Bevins

"I wasn’t sure what to expect from the new counter service/trendy casual concept but was pleasantly surprised! The food was excellent (I had..."

Cathy Tedesco

"We had the brisket nachos they were real good. $16 for nachos, plenty of cheese and peppers, brickley was good too decent serving size for the money...."

Steve Johnson

"Great, easy barbeque and brews in Pike Place Market! Best beef brisket I have EVER had! Our small group tried a little of everything on the menu and..."

Ray Hansen

"In from out of town, walking around pikes market and found this place. Not only was the food phenomenal, but the service is untouchable. Highly..."

Derrick Coryell

Cutters Crabhouse

78/100 (7860 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had our finest meal here while on vacation. Super tasty & fresh !! The mussels w / blue cheese cream & bacon were outstanding. Very clean & the..."

Sherry Martinez Surwald

"The food was excellent, as was our server. View was fantastic! If I'm ever back in Seattle, I would definitely eat here..."

Cheryll Swearengin Eoff

"Fantastic! Great meal, outstanding service and additionally we had one of the best tables in the house. So glad we decided to visit Cutters while in..."

Bjorn Rosinus

"Great place! The staff was on the spot from the hostess to our server Lisa . Food was first class . One thousand stars for..."

Jay Burnette

"Very taste and fun place. Steak and lobster was amazing. Highly..."

Alex Shepard

"We had a great Experience at Cutters and our waiter Hank was the best Server I have had ever Hands..."

Rich Jones

"Cutters came recommended by multiple people at our hotel and it did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and very attentive. Our waiter was..."

Carlos Villezcas

"I had dinner at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and provided great service. I tried oysters for the first time, and it was nice that I could..."

jeremy leirmo

"White linens, fresh seafood. Perfect. I wa skeptical ordering the black cod: few restaurants are worthy of serving this fish. I was wonderfully..."

nat ersoz

"Fantastic place to go for a Thanksgiving brunch or dinner with an amazing view. Great service and delicious prix fixe menu - this year it was salmon..."

Greg “Basically Thermite” X

"We came here every time when visiting Seattle. Our waitress showed hospitality and patience to introduce the menus. They have good selections of non..."

Susan Ding

"It is an iconic spot in Seattle with wonderful views that I enjoy going to when I visit Seattle. The food is excellent and they have a wonderful wine..."

GZS

"It's a nice restaurant , a pretty good atmosphere, low lighting and the views are great. The service was awesome, and the food was good. We had 🍣..."

Ryan Turner

"Had been recommended this place from the Wine shop in the Pikes Market. Glad we came, my girl loves shellfish however, I'm allergic and Cutters went..."

mike kitchen

"Had a dinner with friends last night at Cutters. Ordered Seafood Trio (loved the mashed potato, salmon was pretty good), Ahi Poke that was very..."

zh vl

"My recent visit to Cutters Crabhouse in Seattle was a delightful experience overall, thanks to the fantastic food and impeccable service. However, I..."

Matthew G

"Talk about AMAZING! Cutters Crabhouse was an excellent decision made by my husband for my birthday meal. The atmosphere is very relaxed. It's right..."

Erica J Myers

"I have a gluten sensitivity, and going to restaurants can be scary for me. I really wanted the filet here, but the demi sauce contained gluten. BUT I..."

Tina Summerfield

"Second time I have been here....I moved here last year and the Cutter Crab house was the first restaurant I ate at...was surprised that locals don't..."

Dasmon Dorty

"This may have been the best restaurant experience ever! First, a HUGE thank you to Ben, our server. He was hands-down the best server I've ever had..."

Mary M

"Cutters Crabhouse, Seattle - what a lovely dining place for some really good seafood. I had the Grilled Seafood Trio consisting of salmon, prawns,..."

The Gal Travels

"Reservations is highly recommended!! We were lucky to get the table by the window and sky was gorgeous. They served various kinds of crab. We enjoyed..."

S S

"Crab Sampler was Delicious. The crab artichoke dip was delicious and so was the clam chowder. Smoked bourbon old fashioned was also very..."

Ron Sissons

Agave Cocina & Tequilas

78/100 (1466 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is a great place to eat at if you are craving Mexican food and you’ve just got out from visiting the Pledge Arena. The place is small..."

Sabino -Sal- Chavez

"Delicious food and great atmosphere. Love the decor. My husband and I enjoyed a meal before attending a concert. They are located next to Climate..."

Rose Ann Eckrote

"Been here multiple times over the years. Consistently always good. Today we sat in the bar. The bar menu is small but good. Our food came out within..."

Kristi

"The Agave Cocina & Tequila restaurant was really beautiful. There is a gorgeous fountain in the middle of the dining room. The nachos with chicken..."

Christy Diaz

"#AgaveCocinaAndTequila on Queen Anne is a great place to enjoy drinks and a meal. I Went on #TacoTuesday with my friend, it’s a tradition for us..."

Michael Hoover

"Food and service was awesome! Server was friendly and attentive. I was on my way to glass and garden chihuly museum and decided and wanted to have..."

Livia Padron

"The best beef birria tacos I've ever had in my life! The service was excellent! We will definitely go..."

K Kinder

"Great food and atmosphere but they missed out on 5 stars because my appetizer and meal came out together… es no bueno amigo! The carnitas was top..."

Walter Ford

"A terrific find next to Climate Pledge Arena. Looking forward to coming back. The food was terrific as was the..."

Jim Deisler

"Amazing food!! I loved what I got! (cheese dip, hot salsa, and chicken quesadilla). Service was super great got refills asap!! With every penny!..."

Lexie P

"Solid. You won't regret it but you won't be impressed either. Id recommend the 15min walk to Loredo's. Better food and better drinks. Agave's value..."

Shawn Verzilli

"On our way to see the Nutcracker at McCaw Hall, the boyfriend and I stopped in for a quick bite at Agave. Pro-tip- make a reservation. Luckily the..."

Joe Barboza

"As “a texture person” this hit the spot! Toasted almonds adding a crunch to my flavor-packed chipotle enchiladas, crispy bacon around my..."

K W

"The al pastor tacos here are soooo good! So are the rice and beans that come with it. I also liked the chips and salsa appetizer. Nice staff and nice..."

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Magnuson Cafe & Brewery

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"Came here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon on Memorial Day weekend. We rode bikes, there's plenty of seating outside as well as great bike..."

April and Jack Bobin

"Came for dinner on a Tuesday night. Service was limited since you order and pay at the front counter, but in general staff were very friendly. We had..."

Sergio Phan Lung

"I had the pleasure of visiting this place and I must say, I was beyond satisfied - words cannot even begin to describe it! The place itself was..."

Vasilisa Sokolova

"Great location, right on or by the water. We rode our bikes here off the Gilman trail. I had the porter and my friend had the Pilsner. We both liked..."

Foodie Man

"I go here a lot since the magnuson dog park in near by. Great beers and decent pub food. The staff is very friendly as well and they give my pup..."

Holly

"There is ton of seating outside. The food is just ok but they have vegetarian options. The beer selections is pretty good. You can spend sometime in..."

Saba Z

"Nice place by the water and lots of outdoor seating with dedicated dog space. I tried the spicy sandwich which was pretty good and the wife got the..."

Binit Banerjee

"Great beer selection and good food.. unfortunately, when we were there recently, the staff said they were understaffed. Food took over an hour to..."

Mark Statler

"Love the view, and that it's kid friendly, dog friendly, open air, etc. Just a lovely place. You seat yourself, and then get in what can be a long..."

Beth Anderson

"Excellent food every time I’ve been there! Portions are generous and the service has always been good. Staff and employees are very friendly and..."

Ourrias

Grim's Butterfly Lounge

"Very nice open space and the staff was..."

Aline Vida

"Great music and good looking crowd. Djs are really..."

Eric S Clark

"It was a great quiet place to have happy hour! The snacks were artsy takes on classic things (deviled egg sandwich, spicy popcorn) and the waiter was..."

Alina Esther Best

"Learnt how to do the splits there and it was excellent. After that, did a lil twist and threw my hat in the..."

Marty Mar McIntyre

"After leaving Grim's a few weeks ago, my boyfriend, friend, and I ran into a couple of guys who were looking for a place to have lunch. They thought..."

Natasha Fears

"Went in for lunch with a group of 9, the place was empty other than us, so the server was very accommodating. Our group got our drinks promptly and..."

Wyatt Delahunt

"I've been waiting a long time to write a proper review for Grim's, because in my bar-going experience this place truly stands out as one of the..."

Mark Guzman

"Grimms is great because you can get food and drinks below, host a private party in the middle, and dance on the top floor. The music on the third..."

Molly Alldredge

"Awesome bar on the hill. Friendly bar staff, competent & friendly security, lots of great drink specials depending on the day/night. Also, multiple..."

Thomas Johnson

"Grim's is a lively bar with great music and fun DJs. The drinks are always delicious (but sometimes pricey) and the upstairs dance floor - The Woods..."

Marissa Bruno

"Happy hours are Wed - Fri 4-7pm and Sat 6-7pm. Lots of great options, e.g. $5 for a grilled cheese and some of the best tomato soup ever (it's..."

Eve Hu

"Grim's is the place to be if you are looking to get a little wild and let loose. Downstairs is a more formal bar area with tables and drinks...."

Hannah Blue

"Nice venue in Seattle .. a really beautiful dance place for Friday or Saturday evenings to enjoy with your friends. Mostly young crowd, average age..."

Matthias Winkler

"stairs are a little scary in the dark, but they have christmas lights! music is ok, they play a lot of remixes. come at at least 1030 for a more lit..."

Crystal Lee

"Great music, wish the ventilation issues could be fixed..."

james mwanthi

"This place was packed when I was there on Friday night. A good selection of music. A good group of people. A clean location. I would definitely..."

Harmin Mooker

"$1 PBR on Sundays! What else is there to say? Oh yeah, delicious grilled cheese and a private event space (occupancy 45) that's only $750 with no bar..."

Brian Yong

"Was in town on a late Sunday night & felt like seeing what was going on. Place had a banging ass DJ playing hip hop music, aight crowd, free entry, I..."

B Lyles

"Wonderful friendly staff, premium drinks are often on special. & you can't beat baby kitten karaoke, everyone Cheers everyone..."

Antoine Brock

"Great music. Great drinks. Bouncy dance floor. Try to get upstairs before they charge..."

Nathin Bruns

Genghis Khan Restaurant

76/100 (5382 ratings)

"Too tired to go out in the cold for dinner, we lazy bunch did the smart thing to order out. When asked for non-pizza options, our hotel offered us..."

AP JP

"I ordered lunch from Genghis Khan today and I am very happy. I got the combination fried rice and was so surprised at how much food they give you...."

Aaron Roberts

Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails

74/100 (1792 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stayed at the adjoining hotel (Hilton Motif) and the mandatory destination fee included a $10 food credit and 2 drinks at Frolik. It was the first..."

Chloe Rachel

"Very nice terrace bar! Located 5th floor, this bar/restaurant offers very nice views of downtown Seattle. We had a very good time watching sunset and..."

Alexandre Bijaye

"Loved this place! Great atmosphere & music. Wonderful service. Fun, creative drinks that weren’t too sweet. Nice food selection. I think the..."

Kara Cooper

"Able to accomodate us with our 3YO- had a few games to entertain guests. Service was good considering they were busy for happy hour, we were able to..."

Lise-Mari Gillespie

"Frolik is a rooftop restaurant and bar in Seattle with a beautiful view of the city. The atmosphere is fun and vibrant, and there are plenty of..."

Prince Kumar

"Came at 3pm for happy hour on a rainy Friday and people did not start arriving till 6pm. It was perfect. We started out in the tent- it was cold. We..."

Aviona Creatrix

"Great restaurant on the 5th floor of the Motif hotel. Formerly Hyatt and now under Hilton Management. Both the restaurant and the hotel are gorgeous..."

Derek Crager

"Visited on a late Sunday evening and it was not very busy. My server Stephen was awesome - he was attentive and provided great conversation. I..."

James Wald

"Food was very tasty. My only drawback would be price compared with portion size. I get it's a hotel restaurant which means the prices go up. The..."

Mike McDaniel (Psichosix)

"Unfortunately didn’t get to see the view since we came when it was already dark, and raining. The cheesecake was delicious, the rest was..."

Inna Fedchun

"Fun bar attached to our hotel which was great on a rainy afternoon!! Sabrina was a great bartender, loved our French 75 and artichoke Gouda..."

Amy Burks

"The craft cocktails are unique and delicious. But the best was the kitchen and the food. Absolutely phenomenal and probably the best I've had in the..."

Lisa Nardi

"Restaurant with Patio is off 5th floor of hotel. We got reservations for the patio and it was a beautiful evening. Server very nice! Bill for 2..."

Carol Mackin

"Went with the kiddos. Enjoyed a beautiful sunset, roof top games and appetizers/drinks. Will be..."

Anna Senchenko

"Had breakfast today- this was easily one of the best breakfasts I’ve had while in Seattle. The breakfast Sammie was crazy good- who would imagine..."

David Eckart

"Not sure why I haven't reviewed this place. Been here many times before the pandemic. My friends arrange a gathering earlier today for their Tuesday..."

Kimberly Pham

Emerald Grill

71/100 (1826 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Every dish I tried was very well done and tasty... and I tried a good chunk of the menu over a week... Good Value too!!! Highly..."

Reinaldo Ballestero

"The food is delicious and at an excellent price point. The service is also..."

Nannette Locke

"Strong drinks, friendly bartender...what's not to like? Didn't get food, so no review except for the..."

Suzanne Augé

"This place is close to the hotel I stayed in and I had breakfast here multiple times (both dine in and room service). Loved their vegetable omelet..."

Varun

"We checked in to the Holiday Inn with our 3 kids after 8 and needed somewhere close to have dinner. The service was fast and very friendly...."

Melanie

"Nice variety on menu. Tried Fettucine Alfredo, steak salad, clam chowder, apple pie --all delicious & substantial. Pleasant service. Priced..."

Marc Bell

"Ok, a Hollyday Inn restaurant, we were not expecting great thimgs but the location was convenient. Pleasent surprises. My wife ordered the fried..."

Martin A Faim

"The Emerald Grill is a Gem. I am a local in the South Lake Union neighborhood, and I must say that the Emerald Grill was a pleasant surprise the..."

Velveeta

"This is located right beside the Holiday Inn Downtown Seattle where we stayed. We ended up eating breakfast here after scouring downtown for 90..."

Ronnie Fuentes

"The Tuscan Chicken Sandwich, no bun, was delicious. I had decided to try this place out, since I didn’t feel like venturing around town and it is..."

Marty Flansburg

"Early risers or night owls can get a great meal here at the Emerald Grill! A great addition to the Holiday Inn Downtown for us traveling folks! The..."

Paula Barnes

"This is not a small place right next to the hotel I stayed a few times. Convenient for travellers. West coast style, semi formal with a bar (not a..."

Jack Zhang

"Stopped in here one evening with the family for a late dinner. My 10-yo son commented on how good the kids meal was! For the other meals, there was..."

Jarno Makkonen

"This place was excellent! Food was absolutely delicious. After a long flight, driving in horrible traffic through Seattle, and the gps taking us to a..."

Anonymous

"The burger are Huge and delicious. What ever is on special is amazing if its the fajitas, meat loaf, chimichangas, or enchiladas. Of course if its..."

SuzyQ1love

"We came up from Portland for a football game and we had breakfast here both days we were in town. Great food, great prices and even better service!..."

Jeffrey Parker

"James is an excellent server! Good portions are big for the price. Definitely kid-friendly. Came from Vancouver BC Canada and recommend all travelers..."

S L

"This hotel has the most friendly & helpful staff I’ve met in awhile. It’s refreshing to be greeted with such kindness after traveling for 15..."

Tayler Nalesnik

"Good and filling, very convenient to our hotel... more than we could eat. Kids menu were very inexpensive and lots of..."

Ken Allan

"Visited 6 times in 2 years. Good food, friendly service and convinience. Thumbs up for 5star burgers. Price was also resonable for hotel..."

Kenny Kim

"Love their breakfast and dinner menu. Good not only for people staying at the Holiday Inn but also for anyone looking for good reasonably priced..."

Domingos Neto

Vine And Spoon

"From the same group that owns the award winning and awesome Alchemy! Vine and Spoon's farm to table, garden concept really delivers. From the..."

Beth Ferreira

"The NY Strip and Rissotto were amazing. Enjoyed the Farmers Gatorade and Georgia Peach drinks. Good for for two up to..."

Will McNae

"Checked this place out on opening weekend and had a lovely experience. Very unique feel to the dining room for an upscale restaurant. Both cocktails..."

Rion Haber

"I love this place! Gorgeous atmosphere, great cocktails, and incredible food. If you're with a group, I highly recommend trying one of the "watering..."

Allison Pritchard

"First off...Everything tastes great. The service was A+ (thanks, Jennifer!) The drinks and oysters were especially delicious. Why only 4 stars? I'm..."

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