Filipino · Beacon Hill · James Beard Semifinalist 2026
Chef Melissa Miranda's Beacon Hill Filipino restaurant. Community-driven dining with kamayan feasts and a la carte dishes celebrating Filipino heritage with PNW ingredients.
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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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Din Tai Fung
Taiwanese / Dumplings · University Village
The Seattle outpost of the legendary Taiwanese dumpling house. Known worldwide for perfect xiao long bao (soup dumplings). Lines form daily but move fast.
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Paseo
Caribbean / Cuban · Fremont
Seattle's legendary Caribbean sandwich shop. The roasted pork shoulder pressed sandwich on a toasted baguette is frequently called the best sandwich in Seattle. Cash only.
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Un Bien
Caribbean · Ballard
Caribbean sandwich shop in Ballard famous for the Caribbean roast sandwich -- slow-cooked pork with caramelized onions. A cult Seattle favorite known for long lines and generous portions.
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Local Tide
Seafood · Fremont
Fremont seafood spot known for innovative Pacific Northwest dishes. Highlights range from pork fat-laced shrimp toast to a mayo-y Dungeness crab roll. Casual counter service with creative daily specia...
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Taylor Shellfish Farms
Seafood / Oyster Bar · Capitol Hill
Family-owned since 1890 — the oldest shellfish farm in Washington state. Capitol Hill outpost serving pristine oysters, Dungeness crab, and geoduck straight from their farms.
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Kedai Makan
Malaysian · Capitol Hill · Eater Seattle Essential
Authentic Malaysian street food on Capitol Hill. Nasi lemak, laksa, and roti canai made with precision and care. One of the most unique restaurants in the Pacific Northwest.
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Cafe Besalu
French Bakery · Ballard
Beloved Ballard French bakery known for the best croissants in Seattle. Everything is made by hand daily — when they sell out, they close. Lines form before opening.
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Cafe Suliman
East African · Capitol Hill · James Beard Emerging Chef Semifinalist 2026
Ahmed Suliman's casual Capitol Hill spot in Melrose Market. East African-inspired dishes that earned a 2026 James Beard Emerging Chef semifinalist nod. One of Seattle's most exciting new voices.
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All 138 Casual Dining Spots in Seattle
Fremont Brewing
Brewery / Beer Garden · Fremont
90
Reuben's Brews
Brewery / Brewpub · Ballard
90
Salumi
Italian / Deli · Pioneer Square
90
Ben's Bread Co.
Bakery · Phinney Ridge
90
Saint Bread
Bakery · University District
90
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
Ice Cream / Dessert · Wallingford
90
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · Belltown
90
Piroshky Piroshky
Russian / Bakery · Pike Place Market
90
Paseo Caribbean Food
Caribbean / Sandwiches · Fremont
90
Dick's Drive-In
Burgers · Capitol Hill
89
Pike Place Chowder
Seafood / Chowder · Pike Place Market
89
Ma'ono Fried Chicken & Whisky
Hawaiian / Fried Chicken · West Seattle
89
Hamsa
Palestinian / Middle Eastern · Wallingford
89
Dough Zone Dumpling House
Chinese / Dumplings · Chinatown-International District
89
Pho Bac Sup Shop
Vietnamese · Chinatown-International District
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Ramen Danbo
Japanese / Ramen · Capitol Hill
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Liberty
Cocktail Bar / Sushi · Capitol Hill
89
The Chicken Supply
Filipino / Fried Chicken · Phinney Ridge
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Yanni's Greek Restaurant
Greek · Phinney Ridge
89
Phnom Penh Noodle House
Cambodian · Chinatown-International District
89
Stoup Brewing
Brewery · Ballard
89
Hello Em Việt Coffee & Roastery
Vietnamese / Coffee · Chinatown-International District
89
My Friend Derek's
Detroit-Style Pizza · Wallingford
88
Fortuna
Italian Sandwiches · Phinney Ridge
88
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
Cheese / Mac & Cheese · Pike Place Market
88
Fremont Bowl
Japanese / Donburi · Fremont
88
Tivoli
Pizza / Italian · Fremont
88
Mike's Noodle House
Cantonese / Chinese · Chinatown-International District
88
Portage Bay Cafe
Breakfast / Brunch · South Lake Union
88
Ooink
Japanese / Ramen · Capitol Hill
88
Tacos Chukis
Mexican / Tacos · Capitol Hill
88
Marination Ma Kai
Hawaiian / Korean · West Seattle
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Bangrak Market
Thai · Belltown
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Ezell's Famous Chicken
Southern / Fried Chicken · Central District
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Jack's BBQ
Texas BBQ · Georgetown
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Cafe Selam
Ethiopian · Central District
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Frelard Tamales
Mexican · Fremont
88
Ba Bar
Vietnamese · Capitol Hill
88
Xi'an Noodles
Chinese / Noodles · University District
88
Kau Kau Barbeque
Chinese / BBQ · Chinatown-International District
88
Pam's Caribbean Kitchen
Trinidadian / Caribbean · Wallingford
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Fat's Chicken and Waffles
Southern · Central District
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Tat's Delicatessen
Deli / Sandwiches · Pioneer Square
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Jemil's Big Easy
Cajun / Creole · West Seattle
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Aviv Hummus Bar
Israeli / Middle Eastern · Capitol Hill
88
Thai Tom
Thai · University District
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Qiao Lin Hotpot Seattle
Chinese Hot Pot · Downtown
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Hey Bagel
Bagels · University Village
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Jaded Bagels
Bagels · University District
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Tacos Cometa
Mexican Tacos · Capitol Hill
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Lowell's Restaurant
American / Seafood · Pike Place Market
87
Sisi Kay Thai Eatery & Bar
Thai · Wallingford
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Tai Tung
Chinese / Cantonese · Chinatown-International District