Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Best New Restaurants, Continued Surreality Edition

Great meals forged in chaos, from finessed fine dining to a double dose of bagels.

04/12/2021 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Field Notes

Tyger Tyger Brings Big Sichuan Flavors to Seattle Center

The new Sichuan-inspired restaurant burns bright—and not just as a hockey hangout.

12/10/2020 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Exciting Developments

Brian Clevenger Doubles Down on West Seattle with Haymaker

Slated to open in late July, the chef's largest restaurant yet joins the ranks of Vendemmia, Raccolto, Le Messe, East Anchor Seafood, and G.H. Pasta Co.

06/27/2019 By Lily Hansen

Still Not Sated?

16 More New Spots You Need to Know

Kaiseki. Barbecue. Short rib pho. Our current restaurant landscape is equal parts indulgent and elegant.

10/23/2018 By Rosin Saez and Allecia Vermillion

Hit List

These Are Seattle's 12 Best New Restaurants

These are the meals that sent us into the night with an extra bounce in our step and a determination to come back again.

10/23/2018 By Rosin Saez and Allecia Vermillion Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Pasta Dispatch

Brian Clevenger's New Eastlake Restaurant Is Slated to Open in January

Staying true to form, Le Messe will deliver on the usual Clevenger suspects: pasta, seafood, vegetables.

11/22/2017 By Rosin Saez

Opening Dispatch

Stateside Brings French Vietnamese to Pike Street

A chef with an impressive pedigree. A dining room that feels subtropical.

11/25/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

Tom Douglas's Cantina Leña Is Juuuust About Ready to Open

Meat cooked in a fiery pit, plus handmade tortillas.

11/25/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

Marination-Backed Good Bar Arrives in Pioneer Square

Yes, the space is amazing. But let's not overlook the food and drinks.

11/21/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Opening Dispatch

Intermezzo Carmine Opens Today in Pioneer Square

Il Terrazzo Carmine's sibling cocktail bar has cicchetti, plenty of amaro, and an outdoor fireplace.

06/16/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Article

Five Things You Need to Know About TanakaSan

Your guide to the Asian restaurant Tom Douglas has been hinting at for years.

09/03/2013 By Kathryn Robinson

Restaurant Openings

Ethan Stowell’s New Restaurant Mkt. to Open in Tangletown This Fall

He's at it again, folks!

08/28/2013 By Cassie Sawyer

Coming Soon

Newcomer Geo’s Cuban and Creole Is Bringing the Heat to Ballard

Two cuisines known for big flavor come together in spicy sandwiches and hearty gumbo.

08/01/2013 By Cassie Sawyer

See, Food

Five Reasons to Get Excited About RockCreek

This patio-filled pescetarian's nirvana opens later this month.

07/11/2013 By Cassie Sawyer

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: A new gluten-free bakery, more Menchie’s and Ezell’s, and a couple Capitol Hill closures.

07/13/2012 By Sarah Gambles

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

Even more Ballard openings, drama at Ba Bar, juice bars take over Seattle, and more.

03/02/2012 By Anne Larkin

Action Items

Restaurant Shifts and Shakeups

This week: Skelly and the Bean opens, Damiana’s Blue Truck officially closes, and more.

02/24/2012 By Anne Larkin

Seattle Restaurant Openings

Cactus South Lake Union Shooting for Mid-November Open

Margaritas and Mexican food are imminent for the Amazon crowd.

11/03/2011 By Christopher Werner

Seattle Restaurant Openings

An Opening Date for Charles Walpole’s Blind Pig Bistro

The former Anchovies and Olives chef launches his own kitchen November 3.

10/28/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Restaurant Openings

A Chef for Lucky 8

Plus: a peek at the progress of the forthcoming Chinese restaurant on Capitol Hill.

10/27/2011 By Christopher Werner