Consolidated "Restaurants in/near Seattle/SEA - suggestions & questions" thread
May 13, 2007, 1:17 am
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A lot of good suggestions; Met. Grill, Ray's Boathouse, Tamarind Tree are all great, if you live here or have multiple nights. Since the OP asked for what sounds like only ONE nice spot in the downtown area, i'd recommend wild ginger.
Last time i was there the editor of a major national wine magazine was there dining and chatting it up with the sommelier... It is uniquely Seattle and I've had some nice meals there.
Last time i was there the editor of a major national wine magazine was there dining and chatting it up with the sommelier... It is uniquely Seattle and I've had some nice meals there.
I would do an Argosy boat cruise but their food is fair at best imo. The Spirit of Washington train goes out to Woodinville, has a dinner portion, and is fun as well.
Salish Lodge has excellent food and views as well but isn't in the downtown corridor. I enjoy Place Pigalle and Cafe Campagne which haven't been mentioned either. Pink Door is a nice place during the summer to sit on the terrace and have a drink while enjoying the view outdoors.
May 13, 2007, 10:23 am
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Salish Lodge has excellent food and views as well but isn't in the downtown corridor. I enjoy Place Pigalle and Cafe Campagne which haven't been mentioned either. Pink Door is a nice place during the summer to sit on the terrace and have a drink while enjoying the view outdoors.
I'd also recommend Sazerac in the Hotel Monaco. Great NW/Cajun fusion; good breakfasts too.
May 17, 2007, 11:17 pm
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Chez Shea--by far, the best dinner I have ever had in Seattle. Great view, too.
http://www.chezshea.com/
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May 18, 2007, 1:02 am
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Some of the suggestions here are solid - Dahlia Lounge, Chez Shea, and Tamarind Tree should all be at or near the top of anyone's list - but there are dozens of truly excellent restaurants in Seattle. (And, unfortunately, a lot of ho-hum and outright bad places.) It's definitely a city that punches above its weight with respect to food (consider that it's about the same size as Jacksonville, FL.)
I really recommend reading and searching the Pacific Northwest Chowhound boards for more complete recommendations based on what's really important to you. (i.e. cuisine, ingredients, atmosphere, location, view, etc.)
I do not recommend Wild Ginger. It's fine for what it is, but it's not in the same league as the Dahlia. Likewise, the Met - most cities have a decent steakhouse (and a lot of people could grill a fine steak at home). If you only have a night in a new place, why go to a pretty generic (if excellent) steakhouse?
I really recommend reading and searching the Pacific Northwest Chowhound boards for more complete recommendations based on what's really important to you. (i.e. cuisine, ingredients, atmosphere, location, view, etc.)
I do not recommend Wild Ginger. It's fine for what it is, but it's not in the same league as the Dahlia. Likewise, the Met - most cities have a decent steakhouse (and a lot of people could grill a fine steak at home). If you only have a night in a new place, why go to a pretty generic (if excellent) steakhouse?
Last edited by terrier; May 18, 2007 at 1:08 am
Jun 12, 2007, 6:17 pm
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Thanks, all, for the tips here. I had some good dining experiences, including the Salish Lodge, recommended earlier in this thread. I've posted a surprise (to me, anyway!) tip as a new thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703486
Jun 13, 2007, 10:27 am
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Jun 13, 2007, 10:00 pm
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I know, I just read his posting about the Space Needle food. I think it was a fluke or something. I've never had good service and/or food there.
On another hand, I did eat at Kingfish Cafe on 19th and Mercer last night. Cute place, soild service DELICIOUS yam fries but my catfish crab cakes were so so. I would go back for the yam fries but I don't know about anything else.
On another hand, I did eat at Kingfish Cafe on 19th and Mercer last night. Cute place, soild service DELICIOUS yam fries but my catfish crab cakes were so so. I would go back for the yam fries but I don't know about anything else.
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I like Moghul Palace.
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Wow, I hadn't been back to this thread since i posted it, and had no idea they were ever shut down at any point.
This is still one of my favorite places to eat in Seattle. I've hosted 2 Sea Doo dinners there, as well as several smaller FT dinners. I had lunch there today and got all my co-workers hooked on the grilled banana cake
But I digress...
The owners are opening a new place downtown!! I'm SO there!
http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.co...nches_out.html
This is still one of my favorite places to eat in Seattle. I've hosted 2 Sea Doo dinners there, as well as several smaller FT dinners. I had lunch there today and got all my co-workers hooked on the grilled banana cake
But I digress...
The owners are opening a new place downtown!! I'm SO there!
http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.co...nches_out.html
Dec 4, 2008, 6:09 pm
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