Sodo-Georgetown

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Pecos Pit BBQ
2260 1st Ave S
+1 206 623-0629
M-F 11AM-3PM
Across from Starbuck's Corporate Building

Brave the long lines for one of the best pulled pork sandwiches in town. This is a very popular Sodo lunch spot for local workers, so going after 1:30PM might lessen your wait. From their ordering window they offer different degrees of heat in their sauces, be forewarned: their hot is hot. 'Spike it' if you want a sausage link with your sandwich. Know what you want before it's your turn, so you don't hold up the rest of the line. Make sure that you get a fork and plenty of napkins, you're going to need them.

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SODO Deli
3228 1st Ave S
+1 206 467-0306
$8-$10
M-F 7AM-10PM, Sa 5PM-9PM
between Horton & Hanford

"A Sandwich the Size of Your Head". This mom and pop sandwich shop makes huge sandwiches to feed the hard working people who work around the Seattle waterfront. Their specialties include the Italian meat trio ham, pepperoni and salami loaded with veggies on a pub roll, a Reuben, and Tim's Way meatloaf.

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Dona Queen Donut & Deli
2445 4th Ave S
+1 206 622-5127
M-Sa 4:30AM-4:30PM
Next to Arby's

This quiet, unassuming mom and pop place, quite simply has the best doughnuts in town. While Krispy Kreme and Top Pot get all the hype, Dona Queen consistently produces a great selection of raised and cake doughnuts; the maple bars are fantastic. And as if that weren't enough, they offer a full array of breakfast and lunch items as well as Korean specialities.

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Hallava Falafel
5825 Airport Way S
+1 206 307-4769
Tu-Th 11AM-7PM, F 11AM-10PM
between Homer St & Doris St

From a small, even by cantina truck standards, school bus yellow van Hallava serves up some helluva good falafel as well as shwarma, for those who want to get their carnivore on.

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Marination Mobile
Edgar Martinez Dr S & Occidental Ave S
F 11AM–2PM
next to Safeco Field

Yet another cantina truck, with a cuisine all their own; a cross between Korean and Hawaiian Kalbi Beef, Spicy Pork, Miso Ginger chicken and Kimchi mostly served in a corn tortilla for excellent portability. Oh, and of course, spam is represented on the menu! Marination Mobile is new to the scene having started operations in July 2009, but have been posting their trials and tribulations since early spring. They also suggest that you follow them on Twitter for updates.

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Skillet
Edgar Martinez Dr S and Occidental Ave S (multiple locations)
Tu 11AM-2PM

Skillet makes its way around the greater Seattle area, but on Tuesdays it blesses Sodo with its lunch offerings. Call it roach coach chic, these are not you typical cantina truck offerings; fennel roasted pork sammy, grilled chicken with lemon zested couscous and that Montreal staple poutine, fries covered in gravy and topped with cheese.

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Squid and Ink
1128 S Albro Pl
+1 206 763-2696
Tu-Sa noon-10PM, Su noon-5PM
Georgetown

Amazing all vegan, mostly wheat-free food with mock seafood theme.

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Hangar Cafe
6261 13th Ave S
+1 206 762-0204
M-F 7AM-3:30PM, Sa-Su 8AM-3PM

A former residence across from Boeing Field has been transformed into a tiny restaurant specializing in brunch. They are famous for their crepes and their Bloody Marys, although their small menu has a good variety of other breakfast and lunch items to choose from.

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Hudson
5000 E Marginal Way S
+1 206 767-4777
M-F 7AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 8AM-3PM

A new restaurant from the owners of Smarty Pants. Hudson is a contemporary American restaurant with a heavily Southern influence; pulled pork omelette, spicy shrimp and grits. Has a full bar and some good happy hour specials, $1 cans of PBR, anyone?

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Pig Iron Bar-B-Q
5602 1st Ave S
+1 206 768-1009
Tu-F 11AM-8PM, Sa noon-8PM

A busy lunch spot on weekdays. The Pig offers up some great 'Que', the brisket is especially good, with your choice of sauce on the side. Don't overlook the sides including jalapeno/spinach casserole and cornbread stuffing, as well as the more traditional slaw, potato salad and some seriously good beans. Full bar.

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Slim's Last Chance Chili Shack & Watering Hole
5606 1st Ave S
+1 206 762-7900
M-F 11AM-2AM, Sa noon-2AM

Slim's has cultivated a roadhouse decor and feel. Featured on an episode of Guy Fieri's Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives on Food Network. Chili is the star attraction and they offer several varieties; Texas red, brisket and bean, chili verde and turkey white bean. Just as with their counterparts at the Pig Iron next door, don't ignore the sides jalapeno mac & cheese, white cheddar grits, oh my!. They also feature live music. 21 and older only.

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Smarty Pants
6017 Airport Way S
+1 206 762-4777
M-Th 11AM-2AM, F-Sa 10AM-2AM, Su 10AM-3PM

While their slogan Beer, Booze and Grub just about says it all, it's the sandwiches that are the main attraction. From a list of fifteen there are many choices to tempt you. The Rueben is very good, indeed and their grilled cheese is a solid rendition on a classic. They are quick to make substitutions for vegetarians. Full bar and brunch available F-Su.

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Stellar Pizza & Ale
5513 Airport Way S
+1 206 763-1660
M 11AM-11PM, Tu-F 11AM-midnight, Sa 3PM-midnight, Su 3PM-11PM

A hip, fun and boisterous pizza joint that produces some seriously good pies. Don't overlook the appetizers, the hummus platter is particularly good. They have some decent sandwiches and salads, too. Has a full bar with several beers on tap and a reasonable wine list.

Top end
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The Corson Building
5609 Corson Ave S
+1 206 762-3330
W-Su 6:30PM-10PM

The Corson Building is trying very hard to develop a rural setting in a very urban surrounding. This is a very chef inspired and driven restaurant and your only opportunity for fine dining in Georgetown. Dinner is served at certain times check website and at communal tables. You generally get to choose between two entrees and are left to the devices of the chef for the rest of the meal which is served 'family style' on large platters and/or in bowls passed between diners. Wine pairings and flights of wine are offered for an additional cost.