Favorite Places in Seattle

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This is where I'd take friends visiting from out of town.

 1. Canlis

2576 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 283-3313

Categories: American (New), Seafood

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

5.0 star rating
  4/25/2011

I love this place.  It's not just the food, although that's pretty good; I agree with everyone else that if you considered the food alone it would be incredibly overpriced.  But it's the overall package: from the valet service, to the warm fireplace…More »

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 2. Din Tai Fung

700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 698-1095

Categories: Taiwanese, Chinese

4.0 star rating
  6/11/2011

They have really good pork XLB like everyone knows, with the perfectly delicate skin.  People say that this location is not up to par yet with Arcadia or anywhere in Asia, but I can't tell the difference.  Also this is apparently the only location…More »

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 3. Ivar's Acres of Clams

1001 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-6852

Categories: Seafood, Bars, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/1/2011

nothing's changed...I just realized that based on the way I've been rating other restaurants, I should give this place 5 stars.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/25/2011

    This is where I take all my friends and family visiting from out of town for Sunday brunch.  The… Read more »

 4. John Howie Steak

11111 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 440-0880
5.0 star rating
  4/8/2011

I shared a 36 oz bone-in ribeye with a friend, and it was cooked perfectly!  we ordered it medium, and the middle was nice and red.  Add to that some of their specialty salts and oven-roasted vegetables, and you have a great meal in of itself.  I…More »

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 5. Kau Kau Barbeque

656 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-4006

Categories: Barbeque, Chinese

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  6/22/2011

This place the BEST barbecue pork and roast duck in Seattle.  Prices are reasonable too.  I wouldn't necessarily eat here at the restaurant though; i usually get everything to go.  Also if you bring the pork or duck to a potluck, you'll be the star…More »

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 6. Maneki Restaurant

304 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-2631

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  6/22/2011

I'd usually easily give Maneki a 5-star rating, but my experience last night dropped it down to a 4 to 4-1/2-star.  It's still really good, and the prices are great.  And it's best item, the miso black cod collar is still amazing.  But some of the…More »

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 7. Palisade

2601 W Marina Pl
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 285-1000
4.0 star rating
  4/25/2011

Beautiful ambiance and views.  You come here for the atmosphere, and the food is there along for the ride.  We came here for a restaurant week lunch.  The bread was a great starter...fresh and warm.  The shellfish chowder was good, but nothing to…More »

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 8. Palomino

1420 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-1300

Categories: American (New), Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/1/2011

it's one of favorite happy hour places!  3pm to close?  who can beat that!  the pizzas, flat breads, clams, cocktails...all good, with large portions, and at reasonably good prices.  I think it's right up there with McCormick & Schick's happy hour.…More »

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 9. Safeco Field

1250 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 346-4001

Category: Stadiums & Arenas

Neighbourhood: SODO

4.0 star rating
  4/18/2011

Garlic fries and hot dogs always taste better here!

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 10. Saigon Deli

1237 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 322-3700

Categories: Vietnamese, Delis, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  6/11/2011

this is my go to place for Banh Mi in Seattle.  I always hear there are better places, but I'm happy here for now.  For $2.25 to $2.75, that's probably cheaper than all those other better places.  This place has apparently won some of its own awards…More »

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 11. Uwajimaya

600 5th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-6248

Categories: Grocery, Seafood Markets, Ethnic Food

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  5/3/2011

For all practical purposes I moved to where I did in Seattle because of Uwajimaya.  When I found out that they start marking down the price of their deli-food (sushi, bentos, etc) in the early evening, I was hooked.  Combine that with a decent food…More »

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 12. The Columbia Tower Club

701 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-2010

Category: Social Clubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  7/14/2011

This review is just for the food at the lunch buffet in the lounge.  Everyone knows that they have the best 5-star views in the city.  There were a couple options for salads, soups, which were ok.  Meat option was an overcooked well-done london…More »

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