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with prawns, chicken, and sprouts Café Flora $ Gastropod $$
and an innovative take on nasi Vegetarian Road Map 1 A2 New American Road Map 1 A2
goreng (Malaysian fried rice). 2901 E Madison St, 98112 3201 1st Ave S, 98134
Tel (206) 325-9100 Tel (206) 403-1228
Pagliacci Pizzeria $ This airy Madison Valley haunt A tiny restaurant and pub serving
Pizzeria Map 1 B3 celebrates the possibilities of its own craft ales alongside an
550 Queen Anne Ave N, 98109 vegetarian cooking by utilizing inventive menu. Try the jalapeño,
Tel (206) 285-1232 the seasonal bounty of the sour cream, and tequila ice cream;
This popular local pizzeria chain region. Signatures include and the okonomiyaki (Japanese
offers traditional New York-style inventive pizzas and coconut- pancake balls). Ask about beer
pies with thin crusts and tangy breaded tofu with sweet chili pairings – they know their stuff.
sauce. The many toppings sauce. Eclectic, well-chosen
include spicy pepperoni made wine list. Mamnoon $$
by the local stalwart, Salumi. Lebanese/Syrian Road Map 1 A2
Elemental Pizza $ 1508 Melrose Ave, 98122
Dahlia Lounge $$ Pizzeria Road Map 1 A2 Tel (206) 906-9606
New American Map 2 D5 2630 NE University Village St, 98105 Sample a fusion of Middle
2001 4th Ave, 98121 Tel (206) 524-4930 Eastern flavors from Lebanon,
Tel (206) 682-4142 This popular University Village Syria, and Iran, including charred
The sophisticated menu at Dahlia eatery is renowned for its award- eggplant and lamb ragu meze,
Lounge highlights the best of winning, wood-fired pizzas – and garlicky grilled shish taouk
Pacific Northwest cuisine. The with offbeat toppings such as (chicken kebab). Finish with
daily changing menu may include ghost pepper salami – and local a chocolate labneh (strained
offerings such as rotisserie Peking craft brews. Friendly staffers yogurt) ice-cream sandwich.
duck or grilled Yakutat king maintain an upbeat vibe. Fun
salmon. Knowledgeable staff. desserts include ice-cream Manolin $$
sandwiches, so make sure you Seafood Road Map 1 A2
Palace Kitchen $$ leave room. 3621 Stone Way N, 98103
New American Map 2 D5 Tel (206) 294-3331
2030 5th Ave, 98121 House of Hong $ Specializing in wood-fired meat
Tel (206) 448-2001 Chinese Road Map 1 A2 and seafood, Manolin also has a
This stylish spot under the 409 8th Ave S, 98104 wooden bar that serves rum-based
Monorail serves excellent Tel (206) 622-7997 cocktails. The inventive menu
dishes such as local mussels A top-rated dim sum restaurant features dishes such as black cod
with chorizo, artisanal cheeses, during the day, with carts and mole, and rockfish ceviche
and burgers. speeding through the vast dining with fried sweet potato shreds.
room carrying a plethora of
Shiro’s $$ Cantonese treats. At night, the RockCreek $$
Sushi Map 1 C5 menu changes to Hunan and Seafood Road Map 1 A2
2401 2nd Ave, 98121 Szechuan dishes. 4300 N Fremont Ave, 98103
Tel (206) 443-9844 Tel (206) 557-7532
A pleasant, intimate space where Elliott’s Oyster House $$ A relaxed atmosphere awaits
sushi master Shiro Kashiba Seafood Road Map 1 A2 diners here. The seafood menu
serves a repertoire of familiar 1201 Alaskan Way, 98101 lets the catch of the day speak
cuts and special rolls, plus other Tel (206) 623-4340 for itself. Fast and friendly service.
seafood specialties including This busy seafood house is located
monkfish liver pâté, broiled black in the heart of the downtown Sitka & Spruce $$
cod, and sea urchin tempura. waterfront. Focal point of the New American Road Map 1 A2
teak- and copper-accented 1531 Melrose Ave, 98122
Taylor Shellfish $$ interior is the 21-ft- (7-m-) long Tel (206) 324-0662
Seafood Map 2 F4 oyster bar housing as many as This award-winning restaurant
1521 Melrose Ave, 98101 20 different varieties. offers inviting small plates
Tel (206) 501-4321 featuring a dizzying kaleidoscope
Savor farm-to-table shellfish of local, seasonal ingredients.
such as Geoduck clams and The special Mexican menu on
Washington oysters, before Monday nights is good value.
moving on to oyster stew and
shrimp dumplings. The wine list DK Choice
is impressive.
The Walrus and the
Carpenter $$
Farther Afield Seafood Road Map 1 A2
Beth’s Café $ 4743 Ballard Ave NW, 98107
American Road Map 1 A2 Tel (206) 395-9227
7311 Aurora Ave N, 98103 Nationally renowned, this rustic
Tel (206) 782-5588 oyster bar is set in the hip Ballard
Legendary dive for more than neighborhood. The seasonal
half a century, Beth’s serves small-plates menu includes
massive breakfasts and other local clams and mussels, house-
greasy-spoon classics to both the smoked fish, and specialty meats.
early-morning and the late-night It also offers a wide selection of
crowd. Their signature omelets The Walrus and the Carpenter, one of wine, craft cocktails, and beer.
come in 6- and 12-egg versions. Seattle’s most popular establishments
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