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Seattle Dining Guide

Our Very Favorite Chinese Restaurants

Where to get dim sum, Sichuan dishes, Cantonese noodles, barbecue, dumplings, and more regional Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine in Edmonds, Kent, and beyond.

09/14/2022 By Hsiao-Ching Chou With Allecia Vermillion

Field Notes

The Butcher, the Baker, the Cheeseburger Maker

The whole-animal butcher shop transforms into a tasting menu spot serving inventive steak cuts and burgers on weekend evenings.

09/13/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Pre-Game Guide

Best Restaurants and Bars Near Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park

Cheering on the Seahawks, Sounders, Mariners, or OL Reign? Here's where to eat and drink around Seattle's sports stadiums before and after the game.

09/06/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Best Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants

Whether you're looking for vegetarian or vegan food, or just a great banh mi or donut, spots like Ba Bar and Cycle Dogs embrace flavor sans animal products.

08/12/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Main Dish

Where to Eat in Walla Walla

From breakfast at Bacon and Eggs to dinner at the Kinglet, Max Petty's new tasting menu spot, fine wine is only part of the equation.

07/05/2022 By Allison Williams and Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

The Best Burgers in Seattle

Smash-burgers, classic cheeseburgers, and vegetarian options abound in our roundup of Seattle's greatest burgers.

06/28/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Great Tacos and Mexican Restaurants

Maíz in Pike Place, Ballard's El Moose, Tacos Chukís—these restaurants bring the mole, fresh tortillas, and mezcal cocktails that love them.

06/13/2022 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Seattle Dining Guide

Bone Up on Seattle’s Best Barbecue

The best barbecue joints for brisket, ribs, and smoked meat sandwiches, from Lil Red Takeout and Catering in Columbia City to Bitterroot in Ballard.

06/07/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Seattle Dining Guide

Perfect Patios for Sunny Days

Seattle's best restaurant and bar patios for a sunny day, from Bangrak Market in Belltown to Linda's Tavern and Monsoon in Capitol Hill.

05/23/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

The Best Italian Food in Seattle

From red sauce to ravioli, tasting menus to Tuscan cuisine, these are some of the best restaurants in Seattle for Italian food.

05/18/2022 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Review

When Tomo Broke the Internet

The new tasting menu restaurant from the former Canlis chef defies description and draws a crowd.

05/16/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Above All

A Summer-Ready Guide to Rooftop Patios

From the Mountaineering Club in the U District to South Lake Union's Mbar, our growing number of rooftop patios let you spend the summer on high.

05/11/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

XLB Dining Guide

The Best Soup Dumplings in Seattle

Local Chinese food restaurants, from Din Tai Fung to Ping's Dumpling House, serve takeout xiao long bao, and even make frozen soup dumplings for the home.

04/27/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle's Greatest Steak Houses: A Primer

Where to find a great steak dinner (from Wagyu to sustainable local grass-fed beef) near you, perfect for a special occasion meal. Or any occasion at all.

04/06/2022 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff