Kedai Makan is a Malaysian restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves amazing food well worth the long wait times.

Bateau in Capitol Hill is the most unique steakhouse in Seattle - if not the entire West Coast.

Manolin is a beautiful seafood-focused restaurant in Fremont. It’s strangely affordable, and you can use it for just about any dining situation.

Have your next group dinner at Joule, the Korean steakhouse in Wallingford. The huge menu has enough options to keep everyone happy.

Marination is the concession stand from you childhood, but with actually great Korean fusion food - and the best views in Seattle.

San Fermo is a charming Italian restaurant in an old house where an indie rom-com would take place. Use it for a first date in Ballard.

Plum Bistro is a fun vegan restaurant on Capitol Hill.

Soi is an Isan Thai restaurant in Capitol Hill with excellent food and interesting cocktails.

No Bones Beach Club is a tiki bar in Ballard with excellent vegan takes on beachside food.

Mojito is a fun spot in Maple Leaf for a cheap group dinner. Be sure to get a plate full of arepas and paselitos.

There’s a lot of good Mexican in Seattle, but Mezcaleria Oaxaca in Capitol Hill also has an excellent rooftop.

Bangrak Market is a Thai restaurant in Belltown that specializes in street food.

Lucky Santo in in Ballard serves food free from gluten, grains, soy, dairy, canola, legumes, and refined sugar. There’s not much left after that.

Arriba Cantina is a Mexican restaurant in Ravenna.

Blank Space Cafe is a tea shop in Green Lake that specializes in macarons and bubble waffles.

Sushi Maki is a tiny sushi spot on Capitol Hill that works best for delivery and takeout.