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The Best Restaurants & Bars In South Lake Union
SLU is not just a neighborhood for tech employees—it's also a neighborhood of good things to eat and drink.
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House Of Eve
Come to House of Eve to dress up and hang out with a cocktail in their shiny space. Not to eat food at this South Lake Union American restaurant.
Mendocino Farms
If you find yourself in South Lake Union around lunchtime, Mendocino Farms is a great option for casual sandwiches and salads.
The Best Restaurants & Bars In South Lake Union
SLU is not just a neighborhood for tech employees—it's also a neighborhood of good things to eat and drink.
Rubinstein Bagels
Rubinstein Bagels is a South Lake Union bagel shop that serves mediocre bagels and sandwiches.
Altitude Sky Lounge
This luxe rooftop bar at the top of South Lake Union's Astra Hotel serves mediocre cocktails that aren't worth the high price tag. But it's easy to appreciate the cured meats sliced to order should you find yourself roped into drinks and snacks here.
Sushi By Scratch Restaurants
Sushi By Scratch is a 10-seat omakase in South Lake Union where you'll have inventive nigiri in a fun atmosphere.
Marination
Marination South Lake Union is a fast-casual counter that has a similar menu of Hawaiian food as the mini-chain’s flagship location—only without a view.
Cafe Hagen
Cafe Hagen is a Scandinavian coffee shop in South Lake Union that evokes all things hygge. Stop in for some lattes and a work session.
Tapster
Tapster is a self-serve beer bar in South Lake Union next to Google, and it feels like one big corporate Happy Hour.
Noodle/Bar
Noodle/Bar is a Sichuan spot in South Lake Union that serves great homemade noodles and dumplings.
King Leroy
King Leroy is an all-day cocktail spot in South Lake Union with tasty drinks and bar food that we wouldn't go out of our way for.
Mamnoon Street
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.
Deep Dive
Deep Dive is an underwater-themed bar in South Lake Union that has excellent cocktails and fancy small plates.
Kati Vegan Thai
Kati Vegan Thai is a great plant-based lunch or casual dinner option in South Lake Union.
Urban Gyro
Urban Gyro is a Middle Eastern restaurant in South Lake Union that works well for a quick lunch or takeout.
Tutta Bella
Tutta Bella is an Italian restaurant in South Lake Union that specializes in Neapolitan pizza and pasta.
100 Pound Clam
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
Willmott’s Ghost is a modern Italian spot in South Lake Union that works well for a business lunch.