Dinner with the Parents

Meet is the best Korean BBQ restaurant within Seattle city limits—go with a big group and have a party.

This kind-of-Italian spot in Fremont serves pasta and small plates. The menu has some highlights, but no need to travel across town.

Want pizza but also a night out? Get it at Delancey in Ballard.

Bar Del Corso, a classic Beacon Hill Italian spot, should be your first choice for Neapolitan pizza in the city.

For a seafood meal while staring at some water, Chinook's in Magnolia is a good choice that's also far removed from the more touristy areas. Get the bread.

Spinasse on Capitol Hill is the best fork-up-your-money Italian restaurant in Seattle.

FlintCreek Cattle Co. is an upscale spot in Greenwood with great steaks and a Happy Hour burger worth traveling for.

There are a lot of seafood restaurants on the water in Seattle. Ray's in Ballard is the best one.

Westward is a beautiful seafood spot on the water that you should prioritize for oysters, snacks, and drinks.

The Lounge At Delille Cellars is part wine tasting experience and part restaurant. The menu has a few clunkers, but we like this place best for tearing into some fancy nachos after an afternoon of sampling Washington reds in Woodinville.

For one of the best meat-based dinners you can experience in Seattle, make a reservation for Beast & Cleaver's wine bar nights in Ballard.

Agelgil is an Ethiopian restaurant in the Central District that you should prioritize for their meat dishes.

Seastar in Bellevue is a fancy seafood place where you should be using a corporate card.

Rione XIII is a great Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves Roman-style pizza and pasta.

Señor Carbón is a restaurant in Pioneer Square that serves delicious Peruvian and Nikkei cuisine.

Rockcreek Seafood & Spirits in Fremont is a great place for fresh seafood, and pretending like you caught your own fish in the wild.

Deru Market is part farm-to-table restaurant, part classy deli in Kirkland, and you need their cake.

Lola is a Mediterranean spot in Belltown that falls in that useful middleground between casual and upscale.

Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry on Capitol Hill is our morning go-to for outstanding pastries and a standout BEC.

For your next casual weeknight dinner, go to Cafe Munir in Ballard for some great Lebanese food.

Tavolàta is the Italian spot in Belltown perfect for eating homemade pastas and cured meats with a date or friends.

Stoneburner is an Italian-American spot in Ballard with great Neapolitan pizza and not-as-great pasta.

Cook Weaver serves incredible European/Asian fusion food on Capitol Hill.

Mercato Stellina Pizzeria is the fancy pizza spot in Bellevue where you should have your next Eastside date.

2120 is an upscale restaurant in Denny Triangle with an American menu and giant punch bowl cocktails.