Seattles’ incredible culinary landscape is made up of a wonderful variety of premier dining experiences. From award-winning steakbroad Bateau to Archipelago known for its modern Filipino food to legendary Canlis boasting 73 years of excellence, each restaurant offers guests something unique and unexpected that will linger in memories.
Enjoy a Unique Culinary Experience at Bateau
Discover Seattle’s premier dining experience at Bateau, a steakhouse where local and sustainable ingredients are the star of the show. This acclaimed eatery was recently featured in The New York Times by Kyle Johnson, adding to its status as one of the 25 best restaurants in Seattle. Make sure you’re ready for a unique culinary experience when you visit this award-winning restaurant.
A Unique Cultural Experience
At Archipelago in Seattle, diners are treated to more than just a delicious meal. They get to experience a unique cultural experience that is sure to please. From the sweet and buttery scent of pan de sal to the rich and muscly aroma of shrimp paste from the open kitchen, every bite tells a complicated and expansive story about the Pacific Northwest. Chefs Aaron Verzosa and Amber Manuguid add their special touches with words, pictures, and even some unexpected dance moves behind the pass! For an unforgettable culinary journey, come to the Archipelago for a modern Filipino experience.
Executive Chef Aisha Ibrahim’s World-Renowned Cuisine
Boasting 73 years of excellence, Canlis is one of America’s most celebrated restaurants. Executive Chef Aisha Ibrahim brings her world-renowned expertise from Manresa in California and Azurmendi in Spain to the stunning midcentury dining room overlooking Lake Union. From the halibut with geoduck and kasu butter and pea sauce to the lacquered and roasted mushroom preparation, guests can expect an extraordinary range and depth of flavors. The magisterial wine list featuring 2,600 selections overseen by Linda Milagros Violago adds to the luxurious dining experience.
Creative and Contemporary-Chic Dining Room
Joule, Seattle’s premier spot for Asian cuisine, is renowned for its creative and contemporary-chic dining room. The talented Chef Rachel Yang and her husband Seif Chirchi skillfully combine the best of classic Asian flavors with traditional continental technique. They also source the finest Pacific Northwest products to create electrifying dishes such as Chinese-style scallion pancakes topped with smoked salmon roe and crème fraîche, geoduck black rice, and grass-fed rib-eye with lemongrass chimichurri. To complete the perfect meal, be sure to visit Paper Cake Shop, a few blocks away, for dessert.
French Bistro and Black-Owned BBQ Takeout and Catering
Described as a little tranche of Montparnasse in Pike Place Market, Le Pichet is a well-loved French bistro that has maintained its beloved menu of oeufs mayonnaise, steak frites, and haricots verts since 2022. Its salubrious room is an inviting place to linger over reasonably priced French wine and charcuterie plates or enjoy a full meal and evening. Meanwhile, nearby Lil Red’s Takeout and Catering is garnering accolades for its wide-ranging menu, earning it a spot on the scholar Adrian Miller’s list of the top 20 Black-owned barbecue places in the United States. With brisket, burnt ends, pork ribs, and a signature tomato-based barbecue or jerk sauce, customers are sure to be delighted with their takeout offerings. Lelieth Jackson’s traditional rum cake is also one of Seattle’s best desserts.
Delicious Fried and Non-Fried Seafood Dishes
Local Tide is a standout for seafood in a town that is known for it. Their order-at-the-counter storefront spot serves up some of the tastiest fried dishes around, such as battered Dover sole fillet and Saltine-crusted local oysters. The non-fried menu items are just as good, like the crab roll made with hand-cracked Dungeness and served on a griddled split-top roll. Those looking to grab their food and head elsewhere can visit the Aslan Brewing tasting room next door and pair their meal with a beer.
Today’s Masa
At Pancita, Chef Janet Becerra has created a permanent residence in a charming storefront. The menu features “Today’s masa” that is nixtamalized in-house to create perfectly greasy and exceptionally crispy tostadas topped with albacore, avocado, frizzled leeks, and Morita-chile Kewpie mayonnaise. Tacos are made with tender, freshly pressed tortillas filled with drippingly rich suadero and complemented by tomatillo and bell-pepper salsas. A serrano Caesar possesses a polarizing heat while the Oaxacan mole negro has powerful depth.
Experience the Perfect Balance of Flavors with the Lao Burger
At Taurus Ox, a restaurant tucked away in Seattle, diners can experience the perfect balance of flavors with the Lao Burger. The double smashed patties are made from top sirloin and pork belly accompanied by aged provolone and jaw tomato and bong, two Lao condiments made with chile, lemongrass, garlic, and galangal. Other menu options include Lao sausage and beef jerky, both of which bring together tamari, ginger, lemongrass, and lime leaf for an unforgettable taste.
Upscale-Oyster-Bar Goodness in Seattle
The Walrus and the Carpenter, the flagship of chef Renee Erickson’s restaurant Armada, is a beacon of upscale-oyster-bar goodness in Seattle. Situated in an airy, bustling space that evokes the coast of Brittany, patrons can savor some of the best oysters from the Pacific Northwest, including local favorites like the Hama Hama Oyster Company. Everything else on the menu — from Sea Wolf bread to chicken liver mousse — is executed with precision and finesse. An extensive French wine list makes for an even better experience, making this spot well worth the wait.
Critically acclaimed and highly regarded, The Walrus and the Carpenter was recently featured in an article by The New York Times Magazine and is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates quality seafood. Located at 4743 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle; 206-395-9227; thewalrusbar.com, The Walrus and the Carpenter is a proud purveyor of the finest fare from both land and sea.
Seattle is a premier destination full of culinary experiences to explore. From the award-winning steakhouse Bateau to the modern Filipino flavors of Archipelago, and the 73-year success story of Canlis, all grateful diners are pushed to their limit in having to choose which of these uncompromising dining spots should be the recipient of any great and special evening spent in Seattle. Together, with talented culinary professionals crafting mouth-watering dishes from local, sustainable ingredients and a world-class selection of wines, guests become enveloped into each atmosphere they occupy, for an unforgettable restaurant experience every single time.
