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.

Willmott’s Ghost is a modern Italian spot in South Lake Union that works well for a business lunch.

Princi is an Italian bakery in South Lake Union that serves baked goods and square pizza by the slice.

Vinason is a fast-casual Vietnamese spot in South Lake Union that serves really good banh mi sandwiches.

Ba Bar is a Vietnamese restaurant with excellent pho and small plates.

El Grito is a sit-down taqueria and bar in South Lake Union that serves Mexican food.

Local Public Eatery is a sports bar and restaurant in South Lake Union where you should be watching the Seahawks play.

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.