Must-see restaurants in Washington

  • Mamnoon

    Seattle

    Slink inside Mamnoon for an unusual and wonderfully memorable voyage to the culinary Levant. This Capitol Hill spot specializes in Middle Eastern fusion…

  • Thai Tom

    Seattle

    About as wide as a train carriage, with permanently steamed-up windows, an open-kitchen lunch counter, and flames leaping up from beneath the constantly…

  • Arthur's

    Seattle

    Drop in at this sunny cafe in rainy Seattle for a taste of modern Aussie brunch food. We're talking big hunks of sourdough bread smothered in smashed…

  • Eltana Wood-Fired Bagel Cafe

    Seattle

    Although a bagel and a crossword puzzle seems like a quintessentially New York morning, Eltana brought the tradition to Seattle. The bagels are baked in a…

  • Kamonegi

    Seattle

    Tiny Kamonegi and its head chef and owner Mutsuko Soma are currently all the rage on the Fremont dining scene. The specialties here are soba noodles and…

  • Pomerol Restaurant

    Seattle

    Here, an experienced Vietnamese American restaurant owner serves French-influenced, contemporary American food in small but perfectly proportioned sizes…

  • Loretta's Northwesterner

    Seattle

    Slightly off the beaten path in the South Park neighborhood, this old-timey tavern expertly serves up a classic and nationally lauded char-broiled tavern…

  • Suika

    Seattle

    Originally from Vancouver, BC, this Suika izakaya-style bar and restaurant took over a space that was formerly a well-loved restaurant on Capitol Hill. It…

  • Agrodolce

    Seattle

    Agrodolce feels more like a restaurant with a southern Italian bent than a southern Italian restaurant per se, though all the basic premises of Puglian…

  • El Chupacabra

    Seattle

    While the burritos and tacos at El Chupacabra probably wouldn't be described as authentic, they are still pretty darned good, especially when combined…

  • Bar Coto

    Seattle

    Once owned by Seattle restaurant mogul Ethan Stowell, this upscale pizza spot changed ownership in 2018, but the excellent pizza menu and superlative wine…

  • Ezell’s Famous Chicken

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    There’s fast food and then there’s fast food. This is the good kind. Ezell’s was started by a transplanted Texan in 1984 right here in the CD. Its crispy,…

  • Molly Moon’s

    Seattle

    So what flavor will it be today? The orange habanero cookie dough, or maybe honey lavender? The seasonal flavors are wild at Molly Moon's, where lines…

  • Spud Fish & Chips

    Seattle

    Spud is as much a piece of West Seattle history as the Log House Museum or the Alki Point Lighthouse, having been in the fish-and-chip business since 1935…

  • RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

    Seattle

    Chef Eric Donnelly's seafood-focused restaurant in Fremont features an extensive menu that uses seasonal ingredients throughout. The space feels like a…

  • Annapurna Cafe

    Seattle

    One of the Hill's most engaging dining experiences is this subterranean Nepalese restaurant on Broadway whose extensive menu mixes in a few Indian and…

  • Red Mill Burgers

    Seattle

    You can find what is possibly Seattle's most popular burger in this urban legend in Phinney Ridge, the second incarnation of a restaurant that originally…

  • National Park Inn

    Washington Cascades

    Hearty hiking fare is served at this homely inn-restaurant and – in the absence of competition – it's surprisingly good. Try the cedar-plank trout or the…

  • Nuna Ramen

    Seattle

    Some of the best ramen in Seattle's northern neighborhoods can be enjoyed at modern, but unpretentious, Nuna. There are nine varieties to choose from …

  • Voila!

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    This cozy Gallic bistro has an old French flag in the window that looks like it got left behind by some romantic revolutionaries. Half the deal here is in…

  • Rumba

    Seattle

    With its bright turquoise seating booths and sunny interior, Rumba exhibits a breezy Caribbean vibe. Indeed, you might just think you’ve died and gone to…

  • Rose's Bakery & Cafe

    San Juan Islands

    Go where the locals go for fresh baked goods and French-influenced dishes like baked eggs with Gruyère, pain perdu (French toast) or a thick slab of…

  • Bimbo’s Cantina

    Seattle

    Bimbo’s slings fat burritos, overstuffed tacos and juicy quesadillas until midnight. The space is bordello kitsch with velvet matador portraits, oil…

  • Mighty-O Donuts

    Seattle

    If you have a hankering for something sweet and glazed, get yourself some vegan donuts from this light-filled cafe in 'Tangletown' on the cusp of Green…

  • Manolin

    Seattle

    Sit at the horseshoe-shaped counter for a theatrical food experience, as quality seafood is cooked in an Argentinian-style stove stoked with applewood…

  • Itto's

    Seattle

    Settle in at this tiny and well-decorated restaurant and get ready to taste plate after plate of authentic Mediterranean and North African food, such as…

  • Osteria La Spiga

    Seattle

    La Spiga describes itself as 'Emilia-Romagna,' specializing in the food of the Bologna and Parma region – arguably Italy's finest. The food – tagliatelle…

  • Lime Kiln Cafe

    San Juan Islands

    Perched on the end of the Roche Harbor marina wharf, this simple but pleasurable establishment serves up mouthwatering American breakfasts that feature…

  • Cafe Soleil

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    Surprise! It looks like an American diner and serves a hearty American brunch, but Cafe Soleil's real specialty is Ethiopian food – it's like a becalmed…

  • Kitchen

    San Juan Islands

    Given that the food here is only vaguely Asian and the service slow, this cafe's tagline of 'Fast Asian' deserves a giggle. The food, however – from…

  • Shelter Lounge

    Seattle

    Shelter's wood and glass facade is pleasingly modern, while also calling back to the days of '60s-cocktail-bar cool. Inside you'll find serene views of…

  • Mountain Goat Coffee

    Washington Cascades

    While cops eat doughnuts, park rangers seem to prefer muffins. Stop in at this cozy morning spot for the best coffee in town (they roast their own beans),…

  • Pam's Kitchen

    Seattle

    The ultra-spicy and ultra-delicious food at Pam's hails from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and will have metaphoric flames coming out of your ears in…

  • Cafe Demeter

    San Juan Islands

    A local's secret for the best and most affordable sandwiches to take out for a picnic – think perfect fresh bread, aioli mustard and plenty of fillings…

  • Oddfellows Cafe

    Seattle

    You can expect a wait for brunch at Oddfellows Cafe, but when you finally do sit down to your smorgasbord of flaky biscuits, fluffy eggs and well-dressed…

  • Cougar Grill

    Washington Cascades

    Before or after your hike, load up with a green-chili Cougar Burger or a slab of chicken-fried steak smothered in gravy at this divey little roadside cafe…

  • Café Flora

    The CD, Madrona & Madison Park

    A longtime favorite for vegan and vegetarian food, Flora has a garden-like feel and a creative menu, with dinner treats like fried avocado, yam fries, a…

  • Marination Ma Kai

    Seattle

    What do you get when you cross Hawaiian cuisine with the food of Korea? A Pacific marriage made in heaven if the fish tacos and kimchi quesadillas at…

  • Adana

    Seattle

    It's hard to find better ambience than at Adana, a slightly subterranean and always dimly lit modern Japanese restaurant known for its extravagant tasting…

  • McMillin's

    San Juan Islands

    Set in the former house of lime and cement entrepreneur John McMillin at Roche Harbor Resort, this intimate dining room offers the best of Pacific Rim…

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