Interested in some food for thought? Seattle is world-renowned for their seafood, microbrews, and coffee, but there is so much more! Seattle offers both culinary destinations and neighborhood hangouts, including a wide diverse selection of ethnic food options.
Here are a few local favorites:
The Georgian
411 University St Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle 98101 • 206-621-1700
Description: DOWNTOWN. Some would say that this restaurant, accented with crystal chandeliers, potted palms, and rich fabrics, is Seattle's grandest. Try the eggs benedict, lemon-ricotta pancakes, NY steak and eggs, smoked salmon omelet, and orange French toast. Although the experience is pricey, it's ideal for special occasions and expense accounts.
Shuckers
411 University St Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle 98101 • 206-621-1984
Description: DOWNTOWN. Clubby and suave in an old-fashioned way, Shuckers takes oysters seriously, whether steamed, pan-fried, or just plain raw. For those who don't dig shucking, options like beer-battered fish and chips, seared ahi tuna with wasabi salad, fried calamari, and the signature Northwest seafood chowder are wise bets.
Crêpe de Paris
1333 5th Ave Rainier Square, Seattle 98101 • 206-623-4111
Description: DOWNTOWN. Throughout the day, this restaurant serves French bistro cuisine and is known for its well-stuffed sweet and savory crepes. Come evening, towards the end of the week, diners clamor to attend local cabaret shows, which feature entertainment and a prix fixe menu. Offerings both culinary and theatrical change regularly, and shows often spoof Seattle's quirks, institutions, and prominent figures. Tickets are available for the show alone, but the evening is particularly enjoyable when you accompany the merriment with dinner. If you love to laugh and aren't too easily offended, check out the fun.
Sazerac
1101 4th Ave, Seattle 98101-3003 • 206-624-7755
Description: DOWNTOWN. The Hotel Monaco in downtown Seattle is really heating up, thanks in part to Big Dawg Jim Birnbaum, who's opened Sazerac. The fashionable restaurant serves spicy, Cajun-inspired New American cuisine, including golden hush puppies served with warm molasses, Creole shrimp cakes, black mussels with cumin butter sauce, and braised beef served with a gorgonzola potato creation.
For desserts:
Gelatiamo
1400 3rd Ave, Seattle 98101 • 206-467-9563
Description: DOWNTOWN. At the upscale Gelatiamo ice cream parlor, located downtown, patrons can enjoy Old Country pastries along with potent espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Stop in around noon, and you'll be able to savor a hot panini prior to your favorite sugar-dusted treat.