CanlisCity/Region: Seattle
One of the best restaurants in
Seattle, Canlis has been wowing diners since 1950 with its contemporary Northwest cuisine and is a long standing favorite for those celebrating a special occasion. The stylish interior complements its fine cuisine, and its wine list is one of the city's best. Canlis is famous for its steaks, but there are also favorites such as the prawns, oysters and fresh fish, and the desserts are sublime. A tasting menu is available. Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Bookings essential for Fridays and Saturdays. Dinner jacket
required for men.
Address: 2576 Aurora Ave N
Website: www.canlis.com
Café CampagneCity/Region: Seattle
A Parisian café that has won many awards, Café Campagne is popular for its weekend brunches, but also serves a delicious lunch and dinner, and has a wine bar with 40 wines available by the glass. The menu changes seasonally, but fare includes dishes like the French-style rolled omelette, lamb burgers, quiche, and a variety of salads and sandwiches. For dinner it is possible to have the fixed price three course menu or a choice of meat and fish dishes from the regular dinner menu. The cosy atmosphere is very French. Open for lunch Monday to Friday, dinner nightly, and for brunch on weekends until 4pm.
Address: 86 Pine Street, Pike Place Market
Website: www.campagnerestaurant.com
Noodle RanchCity/Region: Seattle
This inexpensive restaurant is understandably popular for its delicious Pan-Asian cuisine, which includes a wide variety of vegetarian options. The boisterous atmosphere is attractive to a young and trendy crowd who return again and again for the Japanese style eggplant, fish in grape leaves, dipping sauces and various pork, chicken, tofu or beef dishes. Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.
Address: 2228 2nd Ave, Belltown
Metropolitan GrillCity/Region: Seattle
'The Met' is primarily a business venue, situated within the heart of the financial district in a historical building built in 1903. This traditional steakhouse has been a Seattle favorite for years, specializing in prime beef and serving up classics cooked to perfection, such as filet mignon,
New York peppercorn steak or the porterhouse steak, but there is also a good selection of pastas and salads. Meals are complemented by an excellent wine list. Open for lunch and dinner on weekdays, and dinner only on weekends. Reservations are recommended.
Address: 820 2nd Avenue, Downtown
Website: www.themetropolitangrill.com
Ray's BoathouseCity/Region: Seattle
The spectacular bayside view over
Puget Sound is a perfect complement to the impeccably fresh Northwest seafood on a menu that changes regularly to reflect what is locally and seasonally available. Favorites include the crab cakes, oysters, wild salmon, or any fish prepared in sake kasu. Upstairs there is a more casual and less expensive café with an outdoor deck that serves lunch, while the downstairs restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Address: 6049 Seaview Avenue, NW
Website: www.rays.com
SerafinaCity/Region: Seattle
One of Seattle's best Italian restaurants, Serafina is charming and romantic with a rustic ambience. The freshest ingredients are presented in a homely way that transports diners to the Italian countryside. Enjoy the bruschettas, pasta dishes, or Serafina's signature dish, the eggplant rolled with ricotta cheese, basil, and Parmesan and baked in tomato sauce. There is live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, while live jazz on Sunday mornings makes this one of the most popular brunch spots in the city. Dinner daily, lunch Monday to Friday, brunch on Sundays from 10am. Reservations recommended.
Address: 2043 Eastlake Ave. E, Lake Union
Website: www.serafinaseattle.com
Rover'sCity/Region: Seattle
Owned by award-winning chef
Thierry Rautureau, Rover's is an intimate restaurant that is dedicated to good service and superb food and wine, and is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in the region. Although the food has a French emphasis, the cuisine is described as
Pacific Northwest with traditional French accents. There are three different set menus available: an eight-course, five-course and a five-course vegetarian menu. The seasonal menu might include dishes like venison medallions, smoked duck, foie gras, or Dungeness crab cakes, with a cheese assortment to finish the meal off. There are also some superb vegetarian dishes on offer. Open for lunch on Fridays and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Reservations recommended, and dress is business casual.
Address: 2808 E. Madison Street, First Hill
Website: www.rovers-seattle.com
Bahn ThaiCity/Region: Seattle
An excellent restaurant that is understandably one of the more popular Thai eateries in Seattle, Bahn Thai offers high quality fare in a relaxed atmosphere. All the usual favorites are there, including spring rolls, chicken satay, tom yum soup, a selection of delicious curries, and a variety of rice and noodle dishes. There are also seafood, meat, chicken and vegetarian options, and the dinner menu includes five combination menus that can be shared between two or more people. Reservations are recommended especially on opera nights, due to its proximity to the opera. Open for lunch Monday to Friday, and dinner nightly.
Address: 409 Roy Street
Website: www.bahnthaimenu.com
AndalucaCity/Region: Seattle
Local ingredients are thrown together to create a sumptuous Mediterranean style of cuisine. Dishes to try on the dinner menu include the crab tower, stuffed dates, shellfish stew or lamb dolmas, and end off with one of the tempting desserts accompanied by a dessert wine or port. Open for breakfast and dinner daily, and lunch Monday to Friday.
Address: 407 Olive Way, Mayflower Park Hotel
Website: www.andaluca.com
Etta's SeafoodCity/Region: Seattle
Close to
Pike Place Market, Etta's is always packed with both locals and tourists, who come to savour the delicious crab cakes, oysters on the half shell or Alaskan halibut. Besides a variety of fresh seafood dishes there are also other options such as beef burgers, thai chicken salad or lime leaf coconut curry. The breakfast menu offers a range of egg dishes, along with French toast, oats and granola with yogurt, while the brunch menu smacks more of the sea.
Address: 2020 Western Avenue
Website: tomdouglas.com/ettas
