Classic Establishment

These restaurants will help you get acquainted with the city.

The city’s most essential bites.

Eating in Seattle just wouldn’t be the same without these spots.

Pull up a stool and grab a pint—these dives have stood the test of time.

A dose of Americana, with a side of fries.

Cafe Campagne is a French institution at Pike Place that serves great brunch.

Market House is an excellent sandwich shop that serves the best reuben in town.

Burgermaster is a classic drive-in that serves burgers, fries, onion rings, and milkshakes. Bill Gates loves it, and we do too.

Oriental Mart is a Filipino institution at Pike Place Market that serves phenomenal longanisa and adobo, among other things.

Maneki in the International District is one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle. Come here to eat sushi and other Japanese plates in a tatami room.

Sushi Kashiba is a Seattle institution that serves some of the best sushi in the city.

Glo’s is a Capitol Hill diner that serves near-perfect breakfast. Just expect a line.

You haven't really had lasagna until you've had it at The Pink Door, a touristy-but-great Italian restaurant just outside Pike Place Market.

Stehekin Pastry Company is a must-visit if you're staying near Lake Chelan.

It doesn't get more small town summer than fries, burgers, and soft serve at Lakeview Drive-In in Chelan.

Canon is the most-hyped cocktail bar in Seattle, and for good reason. For high-quality drinks in Capitol Hill, come here.

After a rebrand and remodel, Spud Fish & Chips in Green Lake is back and better than ever with juicy breaded cod, hand-cut fries, and natural wine.

Little Chinook’s is a casual seafood counter in the border of Interbay and Magnolia.

You’ll pretty much only find us at Paseo in Sodo when it's convenient—but this Caribbean sandwich spot is a solid option as long as you’re not anywhere near Un Bien.

Kedai Makan is in a new Capitol Hill location after changing ownership. The Malaysian street food is fine, but it doesn't stack up to the original.

The Roanoke is a classic Seattle dive bar that serves great drinks and a solid burger.

Enat is an Ethiopian restaurant in Lake City that serves great atkilt wot and doro wot.

Jade Garden is a dim sum spot in the International District that serves delicious dumplings, hand pies, and other Chinese dishes.

Rainier BBQ & Restaurant is a Vietnamese spot in Rainier Valley with a long menu that's great for groups.

When the sun comes out, the patio at Ray's Cafe in Ballard is where you want to be, eating tasty seafood and spending a considerable amount of money for it.