Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Seattle

The Seattle Times • May 17, 2010Easily one of Seattle's best bakeries, especially for baguettes and croissants. Recent addition: deep-dish pizza. Grab a croissant or two. That alone will entice you back to this neighborhood again.

Maria N. • July 19, 2016The service and staff made you feel completely at home. The cafe is super quirky but has amazing espresso and the hot chocolate is the real deal. Dog friendly on their back patio.

Jane H. • July 23, 2011Yummy + cheap Tavern breakfast on Saturdays + Sundays! Don't forget to order a Bloody Mary with yummy pickled green beans!

Whitney K. • April 15, 2018Family owned with local beers, cidres, wines and non-alcoholic treats! Just added a huge outdoor covered patio. Love that it's dog- and kid-friendly!

4sqSeattle • March 27, 2012Jump into their delectable grilled (or not!) sandwiches, delicious soups, dynamic salads, and their diaphanous deep-dish dishes like mac 'n cheese or lasagna.

Felicia W. • July 4, 20195 star West Seattle restaurant! Just order every pasta they offer and you will be in heaven.

Eric T. • September 25, 2010Great family-run cafe offering more than pho -- including rice dishes, bun vermicelli bowls, and curry. Enjoy coconut drink with your lunch or lemonade. Nice service + good food in relaxed space

Allie C. • March 6, 2019I think everyone in Seattle loves this place. Try the kimchi quesadilla, taco salad or any of the menu options and i'm sure you'll fall in love too. Amazing views of Seattle included.

Michelle D. • January 24, 2015Have a Sevilla. Ask for extra orange rind.

Eric T. • April 14, 2011Maharaja offers satisfying Punjabi cuisine in their inviting clean space. Enjoy hot chai with a plate from their fresh lunch buffet offers including chicken tikka, saag aloo and crisp papadam.

Eric T. • January 21, 2011This intimate and small West Seattle wine bar in the Gatewood neighborhood offers soup, salad, and sandwiches. Their relaxed wood-lined space is a great place to share wine with friends after work.

Cheryl C. • September 2, 2013Love the waffle egg bacon combo. The light breakfast (1 egg fruit and bacon) is a less guilty pleasure

Kira B. • February 1, 2012My neighborhood coffee house when I'm visiting West Seattle. Friendly and good coffee.

Eric T. • December 6, 2010This small Bavarian-themed German bier haus serves up authentic German lager such as Warsteiner Dunkel and other heartier winter imports on draft and bottle. Their küche offers a modest snack menu.

Eric T. • October 29, 2010A West Seattle institution for nearly 10 years, Buddha Ruksa's warm and relaxed space serves fresh, delicious Thai curries, fresh rolls, satay and crispy garlic chicken. Get in early to snag a table!

Mike S. • February 23, 2010Lychee or Mango Ice Cream is the way to go. Be super-decadent and pick up some high-end cheese while you're there.

Adam H. • November 7, 2018Extra seating and dogs welcome on patio. Pecan croissant and matcha tea muffin are👌🏼

Brian H. • July 9, 2013The upstairs deck is 70% of the reason to come. The beer selection (20%) and food (10%) make up the rest.

Tasneem S. • June 27, 2016One of the best sushi places in Seattle. Order the chef's selection of Sashimi, the tako poké and the monk patè. End your meal with some Mochi and try all the flavors.

Justin N. • March 16, 2014Marigold latte. Vanilla, honey and orange peel--get one!

Kari S. • July 22, 2017Great food, great service. La Bianca pizza was delicious. Chocolate mousse cake was very rich. Split it!

Jesse G. • March 12, 2011Amazing beer selection - a playground for beer lovers. Bring your own food and dog and enjoy.

Kaitlin • March 5, 2018First time, but we’ll be back. So impressed. Bartender accommodated a custom drink request—smoked manhattan with sage vermouth (amazing taste, legit presentation). And white bean basil hummus: do it.

Luke W. • November 3, 2017Sound & Fog has a great selection of whole bean coffee. They rotate the highlighted roasters every few weeks, and the owner is always happy to share his personal favorites from each.

Cusp25 • March 9, 2020Chicken and tofu combo with salad and macaroni and brown rice. The noodles were tasty

Angela S. • December 22, 2012This is a Seattle institution. Their Saturday and Sunday brunch is amazing -- oysters, crab, prime rib, waffles, omlettes, dessert bar... everything is good. Not to mention, the view is unbeatable.

Kristofferson A. • September 13, 2021The blood and sand is wonderful if you like scotch. The bites are great to tide you over for a larger meal and the staff are very engaging and helpful.

Lindsay V. • September 3, 2011best meatloaf in the world.

Abigail B. • November 5, 2016So good! Get the dumplings, get the salt and pepper shrip, get the long beans, get a strong slushy cocktail and get you and your friends there now! Was not disappointed! Music classic 80's & 90's!