Seafood / Oyster Bar · Ballard · James Beard Semifinalist
Renee Erickson's beloved Ballard oyster bar. Pacific Northwest seafood and muscadet in a lively, intimate space on Ballard Ave. Walk-in focused with a great happy hour.
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Homer
New American · Beacon Hill · James Beard Semifinalist 2026
Chef Logan Cox's Beacon Hill restaurant serving Pacific Northwest cuisine with global influences. Repeat James Beard semifinalist known for inventive seasonal cooking.
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Canon
Cocktail Bar · Capitol Hill
America's largest spirits collection at 4,000+ labels. Cocktail bar and liquid library with cult favorites like the Truffle Old Fashioned. Won World's Best Drink Selection at 2013 Tales of the Cocktai...
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Off Alley
New American / Wine Bar · Beacon Hill
Tiny 12-seat slender restaurant tucked between Columbia City buildings. Chef Evan Leichtling's daily chalkboard menu celebrates underappreciated organs and tiny fish. Hyper-seasonal, natural wines, ze...
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Cascina Spinasse
Italian · Capitol Hill · James Beard Semifinalist
Piedmontese Italian on Capitol Hill. Handmade tajarin pasta and seasonal Northern Italian dishes in a warm, intimate setting. One of the best Italian restaurants on the West Coast.
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Joule
Korean Fusion · Wallingford · James Beard Semifinalist (Rachel Yang & Seif Chirchi)
Chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi's Korean-influenced restaurant in Wallingford. Bold flavors blending Korean, French, and PNW cuisines. The relocation Wagyu is legendary.
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Rob Roy
Cocktail Bar · Belltown · James Beard Outstanding Bar 2023
Belltown classic cocktail lounge. 2023 James Beard Foundation recognition for Outstanding Bar. Technical excellence in mixology under beverage director Chris Elford. Elevated classics and thoughtful b...
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Rupee Bar
Indian Street Food · Capitol Hill · James Beard Semifinalist
Chef Sapna Punjabi-Gupta's vibrant Indian street food bar on Capitol Hill. Chaat, dosas, and creative cocktails in a fun, casual setting. One of Seattle's most exciting restaurants.
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How to Cook a Wolf
Mediterranean · Queen Anne
Ethan Stowell's Queen Anne Mediterranean restaurant. Small plates, handmade pasta, and a seasonal menu in a cozy, energetic setting. Named after MFK Fisher's wartime cookbook.
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Le Caviste
French Wine Bar · Capitol Hill · James Beard Outstanding Wine Program Semifinalist 2026
A French wine bar and restaurant on Capitol Hill with a James Beard-nominated wine program. Natural wines, charcuterie, and seasonal French plates in a romantic setting.