Tired of Closings? These Restaurants Are Here to Stay
Join us in celebrating big anniversaries for these local favorites.
By Chelsea Lin and Callie Little September 19, 2017
In restaurant years, one is an eternity. And since we’re regularly bombarded with the news of rapid-fire openings and closings, we decided to take a look at the local restaurants that are celebrating major milestones this year—from 10 years up to 50. Some of them are offering special menus (like Palisade’s four-course retrospective menu offered through the end of the month) and some are throwing birthday parties. All of them are worth a visit if you’ve never been.
50 YEARS
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13 Coins
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A beloved, classic Seattle establishment.
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Multiple locations including South Lake Union, 125 Boren Ave. N., 206.682.2513, 13coins.com
35 YEARS
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Pho Bac
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Seattle’s first pho joint.
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Denny Triangle, 1809 Minor Ave, 206.621.8816, thephobac.com
25 YEARS
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Palisade
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An all-day eatery with a 180-degree marina view.
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Magnolia, 2601 W. Marina Pl, 206.285.1000, palisaderestaurant.com
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FareStart
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Winner of the James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award.
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Belltown, 700 Virginia St., 206.267.7601, farestart.org
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Tulio
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An upscale Italian Seattle classic.
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Downtown, 1100 5th Ave., 206.624.5500, tulio.com
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Vivace Espresso
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The godfather of Pacific Northwestern espresso.
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Capitol Hill, 523 Broadway E., 206.860.5869, espressovivace.com
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Piroshky Piroshky
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Pike Place Market’s favorite bakery, now with locations around town.
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Multiple locations, piroshkybakery.com
20 YEARS
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Portfolio Restaurant
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The Art Institute’s popular eatery.
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Belltown, 2601 Elliott Ave. A, 206.239.2363, artinstitutes.edu/seattle/about/portfolio-restaurant
10 YEARS
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Café Presse
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Casual French cuisine, cocktails and delectable desserts.
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First Hill, 1117 12th Ave., 206.709.7674, cafepresseseattle.com
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Tavolata
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Perhaps Ethan Stowell’s greatest contribution to the early aughts.
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Belltown, 2323 2nd Ave., 206.838.8008, ethanstowellrestaurants.com/locations/tavolata-belltown
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Smith
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Classic Derschang Group: ambiance + late-night eats + great bar.
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Capitol Hill, 332 15th Ave. E; 206.709.1900; smithseattle.com
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Trophy Cupcakes
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Joy in a paper wrapper.
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Multiple locations including University District, 2612 NE University Village St., 206.632.7020, trophycupcakes.com
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