2. Il Terrazzo Carmine
8.5
411 1st Ave S (btwn Jackson & King), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Pioneer Square · 21 tips and reviews
Hillary Elizabeth: Such a hidden italian gem.. get the Ossobuco. It is to die for!
The Wall Street Journal: You're always greeted by the charismatic owner, Carmine. Some of the top dishes are the rigatoni bolognese and the spaghetti alla vongole. Read more.
Katie Yamada: Pesto fettuccine, pasta, Italian food, caesar salad
4. The Cajun Crawfish
8.1
6951 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste 103, Seattle, WA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 10 tips and reviews
Jack Zaw: It's amazing that I am able to find a similar culinary taste as The Boiling Crab from California in Seattle. To be honest, the prawns, crab, mussels are way fresher in the Pacific Northwest.
Cathy Pham: Whole boom bang sauce and order banh mi (Vietnamese bread) to dip it in the sauce. Prawns, clams, and crawfish is the way to go. Don't forget the sweet potato fries with mayo amd ketchup on the side.
Jenny Chin: Order the whole boom bang sauce! The best!!!!!
5. Sand Point Grill
8.1
5412 Sand Point Way NE (47th Ave NE), Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · Laurelhurst · 11 tips and reviews
Sharon Ensminger: The ciappino was outstanding as was the filet, the salmon, the burger, pork chop and chicken strips! Great waiter as well.
Jordyn: A wonderful little neighborhood place. The people are so nice and the food is excellent. Best mussels I've ever had.
Andrea Hylen: Fish tacos and mussels. Excellent!
6. La Fontana Siciliana
8.1
120 Blanchard St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Belltown · 15 tips and reviews
Jamie Lynn: Sit outside by the fountains! The veal cannelloni with tri colored sauce was delicious! Save some bread to dip in the pesto :)
Chris Bender: Too expensive for what it is.
Rose Puntillo: Pasta, wine, antipasti, dessert and the staff
7. Sushi Kappo Tamura
8.7
2968 Eastlake Ave E (at E Allison St), Seattle, WA
Sushi Restaurant · Eastlake · 40 tips and reviews
Eka Belle: Neah bay idiot fish netsuke - beyond expectations, as well as great chef's choice sashimi. Sake list is wonderfully organized with proper origin indication.
Anju Rao: The omakase is an experience to be had. Put your trust in Taichi and all will be well.
The Seattle Times: There's a $60 tasting menu that provides a wide-range of tastes and textures and dishes hot, cold and in-between. Nancy Leson has pics and picks. Read more.
8. Lark
8.5
952 E Seneca St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · First Hill · 44 tips and reviews
John W: Beautiful high ceilings, friendly staff, and a lugubrious bartender plying you with boozy cocktails all lead up to delicious local fare.
Bravo: A local product focused restaurant where Johnathan Sundstrom showcases all purveyors from the Pacific Northwest. Big and small plates make it for fun eating. After dinner get a cocktail next door at L
Seattle Met: Owner-chef Johnathan Sundstrom’s seasonal array—divided on the menu into cheeses, vegetables and grains, charcuterie, fish, and meat—is fired with invention. Read more.
11. Ruth's Chris Steak House
8.2
727 Pine St, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seattle, WA
Steakhouse · Seattle Central Business District · 38 tips and reviews
The Seattle Times: Offers two gourmet sliders during happy hour: mini Kobe and rib-eye burgers. Fav. is rib eye, doused in au jus and on a garlic-butter bun. Cocktails are well-kept secret. 4-6, 9-11 M-Sa, 9-10 Sun Read more.
Linda Collins: Prime rib sliders and bbq shirmp are delicious!
Michael Johanson: Sliders are a must!
12. The Terrace Lounge
7.6
411 University St (In the Fairmont Olympic Hotel), Seattle, WA
Lounge · Seattle Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews
The Seattle Times: The all-you-can eat appetizer deals are rich. Lots of seafood, but not done with a light touch. The Fairmont's cheese deal features a wedge each of sheep, cow and goat cheese. Happy hour 3:30-6 Read more.
Nicole Baade: One of my favorite drinks in Seattle is their Lavender Martini! Go on Thurs-Sat evening for a drink & they have a great piano guy too.
Rose Lorea: Lavender martini...yum!
13. Ridge Pizza
7.8
7217 Greenwood Ave N (at N 72nd St.), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Phinney Ridge · 19 tips and reviews
Dillon: Great pizza! Awesome happy hour! The caesar salads are good bang for the buck. Sit at the bar if there is room.
Benjamin Davis: This is the best local hangout in our neighborhood. The staff make you feel welcome and like an old friend.
Jason Skoog: When I think pizza, I think ridge. This place is awesome. Great food, great taps, and the service is beyond words.