Best Restaurants

Best Outdoor Dining: Ray's Boathouse

Best Outdoor Dining: Ray’s Boathouse

Ray’s Boathouse serves stunning Puget Sound views, great cocktails, and a lively crowd — even on a Monday. 🌅 #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Seafood: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Best Seafood: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Fresh oysters, sushi, and an award-winning wine list — Seastar has been a seafood favorite since 2002. 🐟✨ #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

Best Neighborhood Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

Beardslee Public House in Bothell is the go-to spot for great beer, delicious food, and laid-back vibes. 🍺🍔 #SeattleMagReadersChoice

Best Restaurant: John Howie Steak

Best Restaurant: John Howie Steak

Perfectly aged steaks, indulgent sides, and an atmosphere that’s equal parts cozy and classy. 🥩🍷 #SeattleMagReadersChoice

Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

Best Pet-Friendly Restaurant: Beardslee Public House

The outdoor patio welcomes your furry friends, offering water bowls and treats while you enjoy craft beer and good food. Hot Tip The new patio has retractable walls and heaters, so you can enjoy being outside year-round, rain or shine.

Best Pizza: Stevie's Famous Pizza

Best Pizza: Stevie’s Famous Pizza

With a chewy sourdough crust and toppings like coppa, hot honey, and burrata, this pizza hits the spot. Not into meat? The spinach artichoke pizza is a must-try! 🍕 #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Brunch: Water's Table

Best Brunch: Water’s Table

Fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients, stunning Lake Washington views, prawns and grits, eggs in purgatory, and bottomless mimosas — brunch just got elevated. 🍽️ #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Fried Chicken: Ezell's Famous Chicken

Best Fried Chicken: Ezell’s Famous Chicken

🍗 Crispy, juicy chicken with buttery rolls and creamy coleslaw — Oprah agrees, calling it the best fried chicken she’s ever had. Don’t skip the sides, like baked beans and fried okra. #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Burger Joint: Dick's

Best Burger Joint: Dick’s

🍔 Since 1954, Dick’s has been Seattle’s go-to for late-night burgers and post-game fries. The Deluxe is a classic, and those hand-cut fries never disappoint. #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Food Truck: Sunny Up

Best Food Truck: Sunny Up

🚚 Seattle’s first breakfast-only food truck brings creative sandwiches named after inspiring women. Try the Josephine Baken or the Frida Avokahlo for a tasty twist on breakfast classics. #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best Sandwich: Un Bien

Best Sandwich: Un Bien

🥪 Un Bien in Fremont brings the legendary Caribbean Roast — slow-roasted pork, caramelized onions, and aioli on a toasted baguette. Worth the wait! #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Best New Restaurant: Haerfest

Best New Restaurant: Haerfest

🍝 Haerfest in Fremont serves up handmade pasta and creative dessert cocktails — don’t miss the “Corks & Carbs” happy hour for pasta and seafood at just $25! #SeattleMagReadersChoice2024

Top of the Class: 50 Best New Seattle Restaurants in 2019

Top of the Class: 50 Best New Seattle Restaurants in 2019

It’s been a boom year for new restaurants. Here, we break down the best 50 (yes, 50!) of the bunch, plus the latest dining trends worth chewing on

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