Sound Decisions

The Best Seafood in Seattle

Where to find the oysters, the crab rolls, and the sustainably sourced delicacies that define our waterbound town.

12/14/2021 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Kraken Week

Where to Eat and Drink Before a Kraken Game

Headed to a Kraken hockey game? Here’s where to meet up with friends for a beer or dinner before the puck drops.

09/27/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

WE'RE WORN OUT

7 Seattle Brands Slinging Merch with Attitude

These local businesses aren't afraid to show a little sass.

01/24/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Reconsider the Oyster

This Holiday, Skip the Prime Rib and Embrace the Bivalve

Clams, mussels, and especially oysters are exceptional holiday food—delicious, local, and ethical.

12/18/2019 By Stefan Milne

Critic's Picks

The Best Restaurants in Pioneer Square Right Now

Seattle's historic district lays claim to long-lived institutions and newcomers alike.

09/16/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Courtney Cummings

Fun with Listicles

10 Places to Grab a Bite Around Seattle Center

The Space Needle might be tourist-filled, but you can still eat like a local.

06/10/2019 By Seattle Met Staff

Weekly Planner

Where to Eat and Drink May 22–28

Cubes Baking celebrates its birthday with tres leches, oysters and beer collide in Fremont, and a cocktail class goes green.

05/22/2019 By Jonathan Olsen-Koziol

Shellfish Sadness

Xinh's Clam and Oyster House Is Closing

The Taylor-owned Shelton shellfish destination bows out in October. But Xinh Dwelley's oyster stew and geoduck chowder live on.

09/14/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Slideshow

Slide Show: Premiere on Pine Opening Night

03/20/2015

Trends

A Guide to Six New Bars in Pioneer Square

These newcomers are technically bars. So why can’t we stop talking about the food?

10/01/2014 By Kathryn Robinson Illustrations by Melissa Martin

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Flames

Wood fuels the grill at a new French spot in Fremont and the oven at Ravenna's new pizzeria.

07/18/2014 By Ezra Parter

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: July 15–22

This week: Learn to make a perfect pavlova (or pay a private chef to do it for you).

07/15/2014 By Caroline Ferguson

Critic's Notebook

Where Does Ruth Reichl Eat When She Comes to Seattle?

A couple old faves…plus at least one joint where she really likes killing her own food.

05/27/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week In Restaurant News: Oysters, Burgers, and Beer

Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar opens in the Expo Building, South Delridge gets a Dick's-like burger walkup, and beer flows on Bainbridge Island.

04/25/2014 By Ezra Parter

Openings

5 Reasons to Get Excited About Queen Anne's Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar

The Melrose Market shop gets a proper oyster bar sibling.

04/22/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Coming Soon

Taylor Shellfish Plans an Oyster Bar in Pioneer Square

Oysters, oysters everywhere. And lots of stuff to drink.

02/13/2014 By Allecia Vermillion

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: Oyster Edition

Because when oysters are only a dollar or two, you can’t help but order double.

06/12/2013 By Cassandra Callan