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The Best Restaurants In The Central District
The very best restaurants and bars in the Central District.
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Where To Eat Near Seattle University
Whether you’re an SU student or not, keep this list of nearby spots handy.
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Raised Doughnuts
For great donuts in the Central District, head to Raised Doughnuts. And don't leave without taking a few mochi sugar donuts for the road.
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Jerk Shack Kitchen
Jerk Shack Kitchen in the Central District is a more casual version of the Belltown Caribbean staple, and it's even better than the original location.
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Carmelo's Tacos
Carmelo's Central District location serves delicious taqueria items along with a weekend-only breakfast burrito that's one of Seattle's best.
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Simply Soulful
Simply Soulful is a soul food restaurant in the Central District that serves timeless dishes like gumbo, catfish, and, mac and cheese.
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The Best Restaurants In The Central District
The very best restaurants and bars in the Central District.
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East African Imports
East African Imports is an Ethiopian grocery store and restaurant in the Central District.
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Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant
Agelgil is an Ethiopian restaurant in the Central District that you should prioritize for their meat dishes.
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Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant
Zagol is an Ethiopian restaurant in the Central District that you should visit for their excellent lentils and traditional coffee ceremony.
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Alexandra's Macarons
Alexandra's Macarons in the Central District is a French bakery by day and a pizzeria called "Pizza Queens" by night. (on Thursdays and Fridays.)
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Shewa-Ber Bar & Restaurant
Shewa-Ber is an Ethiopian restaurant in the Central District that we particularly love for their tender beef tibs and lentils.
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Reckless Noodle House
Reckless Noodle House is an excellent Vietnamese spot in the Central District.
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Ba Bar
Ba Bar in the Central District is a great place to have a big night out whilst eating Vietnamese food.
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Ezell’s Famous Chicken
Ezell’s is a Seattle fried chicken chain, and the original location is in the Central District.
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L’Oursin
L’Oursin is a French restaurant in the Central District that serves natural wine and a great burger that you can only get at the bar on Mondays.
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Temple Pastries
Temple Pastries, an outstanding bakery in the Central District, serves beautiful pastries that taste just as great as they look.
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Boon Boona Coffee
Boon Boona is a coffee shop in the Central District that sources their beans exclusively from Africa and roasts them in-house.
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Jackson’s Catfish Corner
Jackson's Catfish Corner is the newest location of a Central District classic that serves fried seafood and Southern sides.
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Communion R&B
Communion is an excellent restaurant in the Central District featuring soul food staples influenced by Ethiopian, Vietnamese, and PNW cuisine.
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Seattle Fish Guys
Seattle Fish Guys is a seafood market in the Central District that also serves excellent Hawaiian poke.
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King’s Deli
King’s Deli is a convenience store in the Central District that serves fried chicken, jojos, and excellent soft serve ice cream.
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The Fish Box
This seafood spot in the Central District serves great fish and chips and catfish sandwiches.
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Shodai Teriyaki
Shodai Teriyaki is a Japanese spot in the Central District that works well for takeout.
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Broadcast Coffee
Broadcast Coffee is a cafe in the Central District that serves coffee, beer, and wine.