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

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

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.

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.

Homegrown is a local sandwich chain that Gwyneth Paltrow wishes she came up with. This one’s in South Lake Union.

The seafood at 100 Pound Clam in South Lake is great. Just know you’ll be eating it next to a screaming two-year-old and a dad wearing Sperry’s.

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

The Butcher’s Table is a steakhouse in South Lake Union that’s perfect for a special occasion lunch or dinner.

The White Swan Public House is a seafood restaurant in South Lake Union with an indoor dining room and huge patio.

Gold Bar is a cocktail spot in South Lake Union with Latin fusion snacks.

Stella Fiore is a food truck parked in South Lake Union serving great wood fired Neapolitan pizza.

Jars Juicing Company is a smoothie shop in South Lake Union with a ton of options to choose from.

Serious Pie & Biscuit in South Lake Union is the upscale pizza spot you know and love, but with insanely good biscuit sandwiches served until 3.

Yellow Dot Cafe in South Lake Union is a solid, unpretentious option for breakfast and lunch.

Tacos El Tajin is a casual, inexpensive Mexican food truck in South Lake Union.