GSA/GSIS SEATTLE 2003 GUIDE TO DINING |
Produced by Steve Hiller with assistance from the dining guide put together for the American Association of Law Libraries annual conference in Seattle July 2003. All phone numbers listed are in the 206 area code.
You won’t go hungry or thirsty in Seattle! Good food using local bounty, casual dress, award winning Washington State wines, the best selection of microbrews in the Universe, and coffee and teas for every taste, are the hallmarks of Seattle dining. Seattle restaurants are vegetarian friendly with a number of non-meat options available even in fish houses and carnivore palaces.
Grab a bite in between meetings and exhibition hall viewings at Cyber-dogs , a vegetarian fast-food place. Or, if you are looking for a grand burrito at affordable prices, Taco del Mar, at 725 Pike Street, Suite 5 is another fine fast-food spot in the Convention Center. Choose from fish, beans or meat fillings. Just across the street at 700 Pike Street is the Cheesecake Factory (652-5400) with a 200+ item menu. Dragonfish at 722 Pine Street (467-7777) is an upbeat restaurant and bar featuring Asian dishes. The Palace Kitchen, just a short distance from the Convention Center at 2030 5th Ave (448-2001), run by noted chef Tom Douglas, is a Northwest must-taste. Other close-by choices are the No Boundaries Cafe 93 Pike Street, #204. or the Pike Street Cafe 1400 6th Ave., or upscale Italian chain Il Fornaio, 600 Pine Street, in Pacific Place, at the corner of 6th and Olive.
The Wild Ginger 1401 3rd (623-4450) is now located in a larger, posher space near the performing arts complex of Benaroya Hall. Curl up around the wooden "Satay Bar" (no reservations usually needed there) and order from the eclectic Southeast Asian (mostly) menu. Great wine list.
On the Waterfront are several fine seafood restaurants. Bell Street Diner - 2201 Alaskan Way. Great fish, great view. Moderate prices. And, upstairs for more view and more $$, try Anthony's at Pier 66 (448-6688 for both). Elliots at Pier 56 (623-4340) offers a large menu of tasty Northwest seafood although it isn’t cheap.
El Puerco Lloron 1501 Western Ave (below on the Hillclimb) 624-0541 - Authentic, cheap, and filling. A great spot for lunch while at the Market. Tiajuana décor, but it’s safe to drink the water.
Café Campagne 1600 Post Alley (728-2233). Comfy French bistro food. Carnivores go for the lamb burger with frites. Everything is good and reasonably priced.
Place Pigalle 81 Pike (624-1756). Not easy to find; call and ask for directions. The ultimate romantic lunch and dinner spot at the Market. Also works well for a group or for one. Wonderfully prepared and served Northwest food with a continental twist.
Cutters Bayhouse 2001 Western Ave.(448-4884) just north of the market. Huge menu. Good views.
Ray’s Boathouse 6049 Seaview North (789-4130). By Shilshole Marina it offers the best sunsets in town. Main dining room is more formal and expensive downstairs; go upstairs where it’s cheaper with the same great views.
Chinooks 1900 Nickerson (Fisherman's Terminal) 283-4665. Big, noisy and fun with top quality seafood.
Kaspar’s 19 W Harrison 298-0123. Near Seattle Center, beautiful food and dining - a little more formal than many Seattle restaurants (doesn’t mean you need to be real dressed though). Great happy hour wines and eats.
When in Seattle, go with the flow .... from the keg that is. Seattle remains the center of the microbrew universe. All of the places listed below brew their own and you can get some of those beers at pubs and bars anywhere plus some other great local ones. Try a "Mac and Jacks African Amber if you’re at a regular drinking spot." Most places offer a decent selection of pub grub.
Big Time Brewery
and Alehouse
4133 University Way NE (University District). Where else can you get a "Bhagwan’s
Best IPA"? More of a student/faculty atmosphere than for undergrads. Good sandwiches
too.
Elysian
Brewing
1221 East Pike (Capitol Hill) 860-1920. Nice old building with locally crafted
brews.
Hale’s
Ales
4301 Leary Way (Fremont-Ballard). It’s seasonal beer time and Hales "Wee Heavy"
is truly heavenly.
Maritime Pacific
Brewing - Jolly Roger Tap Room
1514 NW Leary Way (Ballard). The Flagship Red is yummy, but "Jolly Roger" is
the seasonal of choice.
Pike Pub &
Brewery
1415 1st Ave. S. When you’re in the mood for a Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale.
Pyramid
Breweries
1201 First Avenue South. Huge place across from Safeco Field. A Broken Rake
makes a nice autumn brew.
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