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.

Revel is an excellent Korean restaurant in South Lake Union.

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.