The Top Ten
- Best Overall Fine Dining-Waterfront Seafood Grill at the Pier, (www.waterfrontpier70.com) According to Zagat, customers say it doesn’t get any better than this. This elegant restaurant, in the $50-$75 range has walls of glass that offer the finest views of Elliott Bay, Magnolia Bluff and the Space Needle. They offer a wide variety of seafood, steaks, tempura and lamb, and you can order smaller plates that are half the price and still a great meal. Great wine pairings and the service is great.
- For Seafood, you have to visit The Oceanaire-Seattle, (www.theoceanaire.com). Not only known for the variety of daily fresh seafood specials, but many people love their fresh, raw oyster bar that also features fresh lobsters and crabs. Wine stewards select the perfect pairing with a seafood menu that changes daily and a wide selection of steaks and they have unique side dishes like fried green tomatoes, salt and vinegar fries or hashed brown potatoes a la Oceanaire. Price range is $50-$75 and the ambience is elegant, romantic and private seating is available.
- In Northwest dining, Dahlia Lounge is synonymous with a visit to Seattle, (www.dahlialounge.com)
Peking duck, crab cakes, shrimp pot stickers, salmon or the sea bar sampler, there is something for everybody, and Dahlia is in the heart of Seattle. It gets high ratings from customers on many of their specialty dishes. The atmosphere is casual, yet romantic, and entrees run in the $15-$25 range.
- For Japanese Sushi-it’s Izumi, near Totem Lake Mall (www.izumikirkland.com)
Served by Japanese servers in kimonos, Zagat reviews say this is THE place for Tempura and Great Sushi. The Sushi is substantial and fresh and all of the dishes are well done. With a price range of $15-$25, it is affordable and has a casual, yet authentic ambience.
- The Best Steakhouse is Metropolitan Grill, (www.metropolitangrill.com),
For a menu that features the finest USDA Steaks plus American and Japanese Wagyu and some of the best wine on the West Coast. Customers review it best by saying they offer the best entrée, best appetizers, best dessert and best drinks in town. With entrees in the range of $25-$50, it’s a must while in Seattle.
- Best Fish and Chips goes to Pacific Inn Pub, Seattle, Phone 206-547-2967. Customers rate this dive bar, the best fish and chips in town and other food is good, too. They have an outdoor patio for those nice sunny afternoons when the breeze is blowing off of Lake Union in the summer. They give you a heaping helping and serve quality Northwest beers.
- International cuisine-The Georgian Room- (www.fairmont.com) A world class luxurious restaurant featuring classics like Salmon with red wine marmalade, Crispy Squid, King Crab with dipping sauces and Smoked Black Cod with Spinach and Garlic Agnolotti, and Grilled Knob Onions. In the $25-$50 range, the ambience is elegant and formal and the food is gourmet cuisine.
- Seattle Landmark Restaurant-The SkyCity at the Space Needle, (www.spaceneedle.com) -not only offers a 360 degree view of the city, but it is one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. This revolving restaurant has a great brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, and it is a great way to see the city. For around $50, you can get the brunch and an admission to the observation deck, well worth the price.
- Most romantic restaurant goes to Serafina, (www.serafinaseattle.com),
This classic Italian restaurant has a warm romantic atmosphere with great Italian food and a wonderful wine selection. The authentic Italian cuisine is made with the freshest ingredients and it is reasonably priced in the $15-$25 range.
- Most Unusual and Memorable-The Herbfarm, (www.theherbfarm.com)
Each week, The Herbfarm restaurant chooses the best for dinner themes. The location is on the tranquil grounds of a dairy and berry farm turned herb garden. Not only do they offer some of the best quality Wagyu beef, among other choices, but pick their herbs fresh daily for specialty dishes.
Of course, Seattle has argumentatively, more restaurants that could tie or fit in the Top 10, but this is a good sampling of ones you should include whether you live in Seattle, or are planning a visit.
Copyright 2009 SeattleSmarts
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