Sushi Kashiba is a Seattle institution and has the best sushi in the city.

The Pink Door is part circus burlesque, part Italian restaurant, and is one of the best dining experiences you can have in Seattle.

Aqua is a Downtown waterfront seafood restaurant that’s perfect for impressing people who need to be impressed.

Retro Restaurant And Lounge is an American spot Downtown that serves an excellent burger.

Din Tai Fung is a popular dumpling empire that originated in Taiwan and is now Downtown. Good luck getting a table.

Pane Pane is a tiny shop downtown serving great baguette sandwiches. Get the teriyaki meatball banh mi.

Don’t overlook Kastoori Grill just because it’s next to the Pike Place madness - it’s one of the best Indian spots downtown.

Michou is an excellent deli Downtown at Pike Place Market that serves pressed sandwiches.

Mariscos Mexico is a Mexican stall at Pike Place Market that serves delicious seafood tacos.

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is a downtown staple in Pike Place Market with great mac and cheese and panini.

Cafe Hitchcock is an all-day coffee shop downtown serving sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls.

Mr. West Cafe is an attractive espresso bar and all day cafe with substantial food downtown.

Matt’s In The Market is a Pike Place institution for seafood and upscale American dishes.

Japonessa somehow pulls of Japanese-Mexican fusion, and it’s a great place for a birthday dinner or date night downtown.

There’s no doubt that Elliot’s Oyster House is fratty, but the excellent patio and quality seafood means it’s still a good place to hang downtown.

White Horse Trading Company is a cozy Downtown bar hidden in Post Alley.