Deep Dive is an underwater-themed bar in South Lake Union that has excellent cocktails and fancy small plates.

Shake Shack is a counter service cheeseburger institution in South Lake Union. Prepare for lines.

Market House is an excellent sandwich shop that serves the best reuben in town.

Meat & Bread is a great option for interesting and upscale takeout sandwiches in South Lake Union.

Maslow’s By Farestart is an American restaurant in South Lake Union that’s perfect for a business lunch.

Li’l Woody’s in South Lake Union is an extremely reliable burger spot.

Casco Antiguo is a great Mexican restaurant in South Lake Union.

Tacos Chukis is our favorite spot for quick Mexican in South Lake Union.

For a quick lunch in South Lake Union, try Mamnoon Street. It’s a counter-service version of the original with a similar Middle Eastern menu.

Cinque Terre is an Italian restaurant in South Lake Union that serves pasta and excellent Neapolitan pizza.

Pho Bac is a great Vietnamese spot in South Lake Union that serves pho, banh mi, and noodle bowls.

Brave Horse Tavern is a bar in South Lake Union with good food, boozy jello shots, and shuffleboard. It’s hard to have a bad night here.

Mala & Satay is a Vietnamese restaurant in South Lake Union that serves pho and the best banh mi in the neighborhood.

Bar Harbor is a New England-inspired restaurant in South Lake Union that serves seafood rolls and chowder.

Kati Vegan Thai is a great plant-based lunch or casual dinner option in South Lake Union.

Urban Gyro is a Middle Eastern restaurant in South Lake Union that works well for a quick lunch or takeout.