If the movie Singles and two dudes tossing a salmon to one other are the two things that come to mind when you hear "Seattle," a visit is a bit overdue. Trust on this, Seattle has got as much (even more?) culinary cred as its much-hyped sister city, Portland, to the south. It's home to one of the best oyster bars on the planet, a restaurant that serves an addictive Caesar salad sandwich until 2 a.m., and a lunch-only Italian joint where people line up, justifiably, for the best Bolognese this side of Rome. Yep, it still rains often, but that's where all the other stereotypes end.
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The Hit List
Restaurants, Bars, and More
Frankie & Jo's
Vegan ice cream that will win over dairy diehards
Mean Sandwich
Yes, they do in fact make a pretty mean sandwich
Marmite
The force is strong with the Obi-Wan Kenobi of soup
Little Uncle
The third time’s a charm at this exemplary Thai spot
Milstead & Co.
Fremont multiroaster shepherding Seattle’s new guard
Espresso Vivace
No Seattle coffee pilgrimage is complete without a visit
Lark
Impeccable flavors and luxury without a show
The Spanish Table
Fuel your memories from your last trip to Seville (or the one you dream of taking)
Marine Area 7
A photographer’s eye gives you access to one-of-a-kind kitchenwares
The London Plane
An urban utopia of good design (and all-day food)
Inn at the Market
The best location for Seattle food with small-hotel vibes
Slate Coffee
Coffee gets the white-glove treatment at three different locations
The Four Seasons
One for the grown-ups, with great water views
Le Caviste
Try a jazzy glass of wine from a French region you’ve never heard of
Mollusk
Devil-may-care brewing and fusion bar food
Damn the Weather
For unfussy cocktails and unbelievably good bar food
Lionhead
Super-spicy food meets kinda louche design: A win in Capitol Hill
Sushi Kashiba
Pure sushi exhilaration near Pike Place Market
Juicebox Café
The hippie-chic spot for a restoratively delicious meal
Amandine Bakeshop
The best little bakery in Seattle—think yuzu, buckwheat, and more "now" ingredients
Upper Bar Ferdinand
If you like your wines unfiltered, your sake cloudy, and your cider funky, this is the place
Tortas Condesa
Delicious (and big!) sandwiches at a walk-up window
Joule
A house of beef with the perfect mix of Korean flavors, French technique, and West Coast chill
Manolin
The laid-back cantina with surprisingly polished food
Canlis
Quintessential fine dining for that (very) big night out in Seattle
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Oysters and cocktails make a great party in Ballard
Trove
Rachel Yang's latest contribution to Seattle's food scene wraps four restaurants into one.
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