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.

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.

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.

Sweetgrass Food Co. is a South Lake Union juice bar and cafe with a fantastic cold brew smoothie and a nice space to get work done.

I Love My GFF sells great gluten-free quinoa bowls from their food truck, usually parked in South Lake Union.