📍 Eastlake, Seattle

Taichi Kitamura and Steve Tamura opened this Eastlake sushi spot in 2010 with a commitment to local and sustainable sourcing that was ahead of the curve. Pacific Northwest fish alo...

Eastlake Italian that's been working the same corner since 1991 — courtyard patio under string lights, live jazz on weekends, handmade pastas from a kitchen that doesn't chase tren...

A waterfront Mexican spot perched on Lake Union in Eastlake, where the huge patio is the main event in summer. Guacamole gets mashed tableside, and the menu runs through enchiladas...

Eastlake Ave Korean specialist built around dakgalbi — spicy stir-fried chicken cooked tableside in a cast-iron pan, served with banchan that actually warrants attention. Second-ge...

Eastlake Italian on Eastlake Ave E that takes house-made pasta seriously and pairs it with Pacific Northwest seasonal ingredients and an approachable wine list. Book on Resy — this...

Eastlake Ave cocktail lounge that keeps the neighborhood crowd fed and watered without any of the Capitol Hill theater. Wood-filled room, rotating seasonal drinks, a small bites me...

Eastlake tavern in a houseboat-era building under the I-5 overpass. Pool table, pinball, cheap pitchers, and a covered patio. Consistently voted one of Seattle's best dives — the v...

Eastlake dive bar with pool tables, darts, and a jukebox in a dim room that has barely changed in decades. Cheap beer, friendly bartenders, and a crowd that runs from houseboat dwe...

Eastlake Ave dive bar with a vintage-airplane aesthetic and smash burgers that punch well above the price point. Regulars claim the barstools early; the tap list is short and hones...