Budget
Ivar's Acres of Clams
Smoked salmon plate-lunch and fish-n-chips served outdoors at a scenic downtown waterfront location. Ordering at the walk-up counter outside is inexpensive.Please do not feed ducks and seagulls as human food is harmful for birds! Good food, but pretty touristy.
Cyber Dogs
Serves superb and delicious vegetarian and vegan dogs, coffee, juice and beer. Internet access available.
Piroshky Piroshky
A very popular eatery in Pike Place Market, specializing in those same Russian pastries that make up their name. They have many varieties, both savory and sweet from which to choose. The smoked salmon, the cheese, onion & garlic roll and the apple cinnamon roll are all excellent.
Midrange
Campagne Restaurant
Country cuisine in an urban setting brings the joys of coastal France to Seattle.
Chez Shea
Despite a change in ownership, one of Seattle's most romantic restaurants retains its intimate, elegant charm.
Matt's in the Market
Charming Market ambiance and tasty seafood selections make for a fine low-key dining experience at this lilliputian spot.
McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Part of a chain, there's nothing unique to Seattle about the place, but the location is convenient and the food consistent.
Top end
Dahlia Lounge
Tom Douglas' premiere restaurant and, perhaps, one of Seattle's very finest. It is a very eclectic and creative restaurant. There is an emphasis on seafood that runs throughout the ever-changing menu with many Asian influences, too. The appetizers tend to outshine the entrees, so opt for making a meal by ordering one of each and leaving room for dessert the freshly-fried doughnuts delivered in a paper sack are a bit incongruous, but deservedly popular.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Tucked in the center of the downtown hotels. Side dishes served on a per-table basis, so make sure you can agree with your companions! Skip the happy hour.
The Metropolitan Steakhouse
Caters to the expense-account set with its massive portions, classic steakhouse ambiance, and top-grade beef.