Lunch

Sunfish is an iconic West Seattle fish and chips spot that's only open for half the year—so use it wisely during those long summer days on Alki.

Come to Mama's Kitchen in Factoria for a casual lunch and great Korean fried chicken.

Vivienne's Bistro is a Downtown Chinese restaurant that works perfectly for big group lunches and pre-theater dinners.

Mama Dough is a quiet Chinese restaurant in a busy mall making outstanding dumplings.

Prioritize Baskette in Fremont when you need a leisurely breakfast, an easy yet excellent lunch, or a stash of picnic goodies.

The British Pantry is a British pub in Redmond that might trick you into thinking you’re in England.

Kajiken is a Capitol Hill spot specializing in dry ramen—broth lovers can skip it.

These 21 spots prove that Seattle is very much a sandwich town.

The 20 best spots for a leisurely sit-down lunch—especially if you don't have to work.

Bottega Gabriele is a great Italian deli from an ‘nduja importer.

Use Aviv Hummus Bar for a casual Middle Eastern lunch or dinner on Capitol Hill.

Mike’s Noodle House is CID institution that serves excellent congee and noodle dishes.

Soufend Cafe is a casual Rainier Valley spot that serves solid Vietnamese dishes with great caffeinated drinks.

Prioritize the herbal broth with pork stomach and roe-filled fishballs at Chengdu Memory—a family-run International District hot pot spot that isn't a giant robot-filled chain.

Café Selam makes for a great Ethiopian lunch in the Central District.

Pacific Inn is a pub in Fremont that serves some of the best fried seafood in Seattle.

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

This casual counter in a strip mall serves solid fish & chips, plus succulent seafood rolls.

Birrieria Tijuana is a Mexican counter spot in Burien that specializes in (excellent) birria and cheese tacos.

Tony's is a Vietnamese bakery and deli in Hillman City that serves some of the best bánh mì in town. Whatever you do, get the lemongrass fish.

Ranch Drive-In is a Bothell institution for burgers, fries, soft serve, and corn dogs. Order all of the above.

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

A new taco truck parked outside Project 9 Brewing mixes Mexican and Korean flavors.

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

This iconic phở shop in Mt. Baker serves truly spectacular noodle soup.