Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Best Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants

Whatever term you use, these spots embrace flavor and avoid animal products entirely.

09/25/2024 By Naomi Tomky and Allecia Vermillion

Fattening Up

The Secret Ingredient in Roquette’s Latest Cocktail: A Dick’s Milkshake

The Coco Richards is but one of the endlessly imaginative ways local bartenders apply the technique of fat washing.

12/23/2021 By Sophie Grossman

SMOKE OUT

Central Smoke Says a Quick Farewell to the Central District

On Friday, the Central District said goodbye to a whole lot of smoke.

01/13/2020 By Zoe Sayler

MINI DINING GUIDE

Where to Recharge After Holiday Shopping at University Village

Shop until you drop. And then eat.

12/09/2019 By Seattle Met With Annika Lindburg

Buzzed for a Bargain

Shop a Little, Sip a Little: Essential U Village Happy Hours

There's something beautiful about a great happy hour—now imagine five of them, all in one shopping center. You’re welcome.

08/06/2019 By Sam Jones

Critic's Picks

The Best Restaurants in the University District Right Now

Sure, cheap college hangouts abound, but don't overlook this neighborhood or its nearby mall.

06/24/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Courtney Cummings

"Amazon's Choice"

The Best Restaurants in South Lake Union Right Now

Trust us, braving the lunch and happy hour crowds is worth it at these 21 spots.

06/03/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Into the Frosé Fray

Where to Get a Frosé Brain Freeze in Seattle

4 spots around town serving up the sunny slushy.

05/29/2019 By Rosin Saez

Fun with Listicles

26 Essential Seattle Restaurants for Late-Night Grub

No surprises here: A lot of 'em are on Capitol Hill.

05/13/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Critic's Picks

The Best Restaurants in the Central District Right Now

Fried chicken. Vietnamese street food. Fresh poke. Find it all at these 20 spots that make up the neighborhood's emerging food scene.

05/06/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Expansion Mode

Ba Bar Is Coming to U Village

Eric Banh's house of noodle soups and cocktails will take over the former Liam's space.

01/09/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Restaurants

Festive Lunches for the Holidays

Midday meals for celebrating and catching up.

12/08/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Seahawks Plus Wings Edition

Cheer the Hawks onto the Superbowl. Eat wings. Everyone wins.

01/16/2014 By Sara Hendrickson

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: January 15-21

This week: Sample a variety of winter ryes at The Barrel Thief, eat cheap chicken wings at Ba Bar, and enjoy a swanky chefs' dinner.

01/14/2014 By Meredith Barrett

Post

News Feed: January

Dining dispatches from around the city.

01/02/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Ow, My Head

6 Edible Hangover Cures to Usher in the New Year

Because we know you'll probably drink too much tonight.

12/31/2013 By Malcolm Griffes

These Are a Few of My...

Favorite Things: Danell George of Ba Bar

This talented not-a-cronut baker loves cocoa powder, sleep, her wedding ring, and her iPhone (though probably not in that order).

12/26/2013 By Genie Leslie

For Pete's Sake

Ba Bar Needs a New Name for its Pastry That Is Definitely Not a Cronut™

A ridiculous pastry by any other name...

11/04/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Drink Deconstructed

Monsoon Seattle’s Bloody Alternative with Pho Broth Sangrita

A leftover batch of pho broth inspires a meaty take on the bloody Mary.

11/01/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

On (and Off) the Menu

The Curious Case of the Canceled Croughnuts

Ba Bar's croissant-doughnut hybrids are on a bit of a hiatus. But it's temporary, guys.

09/17/2013 By Allecia Vermillion