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 Beach Party |
13802 Purdy Drive North West Seattle, WA 98332 United States +1 253 858 9900 http://www.beachhouserestauran... |
Whoever said "Life is good at the beach" was right. The Beach House proves this by offering a delicious menu on the sun kissed shores of Purdy. Saunter in wearing your thongs, shorts and beach hats - the casual attire is seriously followed. You can enjoy steaks, grilled seafood, chicken plates, salads et al whilst sipping on fruity beverages or wines. Beer can be guzzled too on sultry days. Happy Hour is from 4p-5p daily. And if you're late, relax, the party goes on until the wee hours of the morning. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steaks, seafood & oysters |
Apollolaan 2 Seattle, WA 1077 BA United States +1 206 224 7000 |
Almost always crowded with businesspeople during lunchtime on weekdays, this restaurant has warm modern decor with a huge bar as the center of attention. The menu features steaks and seafood, including dishes like Wild Pacific Red King Salmon and Louisiana Pan-Fried Oysters. The steaks, all aged Angus Beef, will melt in your mouth. For something lighter, something that screams "Seattle," step up to the oyster bar and try any of 13 varieties of oysters, primarily from Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Also see Grand Atrium Catering. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The utmost in fine dining |
2576 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 United States +1 206 283 3313 http://www.canlis.com |
For half a century, and three generations of the Canlis family, this gorgeous restaurant has teetered on a hill over Lake Union. It beckons the well-off, those looking for a romantic evening, or anyone celebrating a special event. The restaurant has won awards too numerous to list, and a renovation has made it all the better. The cuisine is based on fresh ingredients, with salmon, scallops and Dungeness crab topping the menu. Vegetables are locally grown, as are the wide array of fruits used in each beautifully presented dish. The restaurant has a 12,000-bottle wine cellar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh ingredients |
2328 First Avenue Between Bell and Battery Streets Seattle, WA 98121 United States +1 206 448 8884 http://www.cascadiarestaurant.com |
In restaurant-heavy Belltown, this newcomer makes a bold statement. Its North West style has hints of true elegance such as the use of Limoges china. Light floods through the many windows. A pianist plays. A fire flickers in the fireplace, and water flows over carved glass. Chef Kerry Sear, formerly of The Georgian Room, uses only the freshest, most flavorful ingredients from the Northwest to prepare exceptional dishes. Wines include many North West varieties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-class steak |
2505 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 United States +1 206 728 1337 / +1 728 4477 (toll free) http://www.elgaucho.com |
Recalling upper-crust New York in the 1940s, this place is not typical Seattle, but it is excellent. The waiters are tuxedoed. Live piano plays in the background. Candles flicker, shedding light over lots of dark wood. Perfectly prepared steak and seafood dishes fill the menu. Order Chateaubriand for two, carved tableside, or an 18-ounce Australian Lobster Tail. The establishment also includes two cigar lounges and a full bar. Private rooms accommodate up to 45 people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Italian |
411 1st Ave S Seattle, WA 98104 United States +1 206 467 7797 http://ilterrazzocarmine.com |
Located in Pioneer Square, this elegant, romantic restaurant features an impressive menu from appetizer through dessert. The antipasti are favorite starters, and customers return again and again for popular pasta, seafood, veal, beef and lamb entrees, such as the Osso Buco and New York Steak with Truffle Oil. Leave room for the Tiramisu, which some call Seattle's best. The wine list focuses on wines from Italy, California and the Northwest. Guests dine in a simple yet elegant dining room or through the French doors on the courtyard terrace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sicilian Soul Meets Organic Northwest |
4857 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 United States +1 206 7232192 http://www.lamedusarestaurant.com |
This perennial favorite is always crowded, with a noisy "happy family" atmosphere. Dark green woodgrain tables accommodate only 36 diners, so reservations are recommended. Start with Wagyu beef carpaccio or salt cod soufflé fritters. Try the innovative pizzas - fig, fennel & parmigiano. Try the locally-sourced eggs baked on Salmoriglio sauce with Caciocavallo, capers and Sicilian. anchovy fillets. Don't skip Verdi di Nonna ("grandma's greens"). On Wednesdays, go for the Market Dinner, a special 3-course menu devised from that day's Columbia City farmers market. Delicious daily desserts and cheese selections presented on the blackboard. Well-selected Italian and Northwest wine list. -Kate Navarro Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Women, Wine and Wi-Fi |
2520 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 United States +1 206 441 6000 http://www.thelocalvine.com |
Two successful businesswomen, with MBAs and a love of wine, teamed with a celebrated local chef to draw food and wine novices and aficionados alike to this comfortably chic Belltown wine bar. An astounding array of wines by the glass, from $5 Washington dry Riesling to $480 (yes, for a glass) Screaming Eagle. Cleverly marked with icons noting everything from female winemakers to organic or biodynamic and grouped into categories like "engaging" and "bombshell." The wines beautifully complement the local, organic, and seasonal menu. Nibble some truffle popcorn, sip some bubby, and stay connected with free wi-fi. -Kate Navarro Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood specialists |
1103 First Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 United States +1 206 623 5500 http://www.mccormickandschmick... |
Offering more than 25 different seafood dishes, this restaurant can be considered one of the Pacific Northwest's premier seafood specialists. While the menu changes daily, you can expect creative dishes like the Hawaiian Blue Marlin with Hunan barbecue sauce or the Washington Dover Sole topped with Shrimp Meuniere. Dine near the exhibition-style kitchen or in the more private back area in this club-like restaurant of dark mahogany and glass. There is a full bar, which allows cigar and pipe smoking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic steak house |
820 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 United States +1 206 624 3287 http://www.themetropolitangril... |
This New York-style steak house is often rated among the top 10 steak houses in the United States. Known simply as "The Met," this upscale eatery is a favorite with the downtown business crowd. With its high-backed, plush booths, brass railings and tiled floors, the comfortable dining room offers impeccable service. In addition to an extensive menu of pasta, seafood and steaks, the kitchen features tempting daily specials. For Scotch drinkers, the bar offers more than 22 varieties of single-malt Scotch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For prime cuts and fantastic filets |
1511 6th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 United States +1 206 223 0550 http://www.mortons.com/ |
This upscale eatery serves some of the best steak dishes in the city. Porterhouse, Double Porterhouse, Double Cut Filet Mignon, New York Strip - all feature on the menu. You can whet your appetite beforehand with the seafood appetizers such as Lobster Bisque, Bluepoint Oysters on the Half Shell, and Smoked Pacific Salmon. Among desserts, your best choice would be the sinfully indulgent Chocolate Velvet Cake - it will prepare you for the toll that dining here takes on your wallet! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining for business or pleasure |
1400 Sixth Avenue (at Pike Street) Seattle, WA 98101 United States +1 206 447 1987 |
Situated in the Sheraton Hotel, this restaurant is popular with tourists and epicureans. The food is global, an apt choice for an international hotel restaurant. For breakfast the dishes are served buffet-style with bacon, eggs, potatoes and fruit. The lunch menu is filled with salads, sandwiches and soups. Dinner is a bit more elaborate, and you're likely to find entrees like Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken breast, Wild Mushroom lasagna and Bouillabaisse. The dessert buffet contains cakes, cobblers, puddings, tortes, tarts and pastries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown hideaway |
1919 Post Alley Seattle, WA 98101 United States +1 206 443 3241 |
No signs lead to this romantic hideaway near Pike Place Market, but when you see the pink door itself, you'll know you've arrived. On a sunny day you can sit outside on the rooftop deck, where shorts, sunglasses and lively chatter run rampant and everyone seems rejuvenated by the awesome backdrop of Elliot Bay. The rustic Italian cuisine includes a variety of delicious pastas and specials. The Cioppino and the Spinach Stuffed Pork Loin are especially good. The restaurant features cabaret and other live entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Four-star restaurant |
2808 East Madison St Seattle, WA 98112 United States +1 206 325 7442 http://www.rovers-seattle.com |
Having won too many awards to list, chef/owner Thierry Rautureau never ceases to amaze with his culinary expertise. The food is excellent, innovative and beautiful. The menus change daily, as does the extensive wine collection. The fixed menus or "degustations" consist of five or eight courses, from appetizer to entree to sorbet to entree to the "Symphony of Desserts." Entrees might include steamed Maine lobster with baby white asparagus, summer Perigord truffle and a lobster sauce. There is also an equally elaborate five-course vegetarian menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Soak up the sun |
28201 Redondo Beach Drive South Seattle, WA 98054 United States +1 253 946 0636 http://www.saltys.com/ |
With awards such as 'Best Seafood Restaurant' and 'Best Place to Propose', it's no doubt that locals and outsiders flock to Salty's. Enjoy the sunset with Pesto Linguini and Pan-Seared Eastern Sea Scallops and a glass of Jacobs Creek. Cocktails - daiquiries, martinis, margaritas and global warmers - add to the sun 'n' beach culture. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Families come for music, steaks and seafood in droves. Classic rock band performances are scheduled every evening. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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