Seattle Dining Guide

The Best Seafood in Seattle

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

07/21/2025 By Naomi Tomky, Allecia Vermillion, and Seattle Met Staff

Drinks, Ahoy

Sail Over to These Nautical Seattle Restaurants and Bars

No surprise, our water-bound region has a host of maritime spots where you can anchor for a bite—or a beer.

07/22/2019 By Seattle Met Staff Edited by Anna Coumou

"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

Alfresco Dining

The Seattle Outdoor Patio Hall of Fame

Claim your spot at the city’s rooftops or decks. It’s packed? Industry insiders share how to score a seat (without throwing elbows).

05/29/2019 By Rosin Saez

Review

The Paradoxical Pleasures of White Swan Public House

From the good folks who brought us Matt’s in the Market and Radiator Whiskey comes a waterside pub (and summertime hangout) along the docks of South Lake Union, which treats seafood as robustly as Radiator treats meat.

05/18/2017 By Kathryn Robinson

Opening Dispatch

The White Swan Public House Opens on Lake Union

Radiator Whiskey's seafood-focused sibling has arrived.

09/28/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Mollusk Matters

This Walkup Window with Waterfront Views Opens on Lake Union July 8

Fish-and-chips shack 100-Pound Clam delivers on seafood, booze, and lake views. It also actually makes deliveries...to your boat.

07/05/2016 By Rosin Saez

Yessss

Matt's in the Market and Radiator Whiskey Spin Off Two Waterfront Restaurants on Lake Union

Meet the 100-Pound Clam and White Swan Public House. Summertime hangouts don't get much better than this.

04/15/2016 By Allecia Vermillion