The Pink Door is part circus burlesque, part Italian restaurant, and is one of the best dining experiences you can have in Seattle.

At No Anchor in Belltown, you don’t have to choose between excellent beer and excellent food - you get them both.

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

La Cocina Oaxaceña is the reliable Mexican restaurant you need in your life.

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

Westward is a place that will make you excited to live in Seattle. (Or consider buying property here ASAP.)

Mean is a new Ballard spot that makes some of the greatest sandwiches in Seattle.

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.

We’d cross the bridge for the Mediterranean food from Garlic Crush in Bellevue.

Tallulah’s is one of the best - and most attractive - places to eat brunch in Cap Hill. Bring someone who won't mind you taking pictures of your eggs.

Want to have an adult pizza party? With beer? On a patio? Frēlard in Fremont is your move.

Manao is a casual Thai spot in Capitol Hill that has some classic dishes, but also things like pork belly nuggets. They also have a great patio.

Citizen Six is a Mexican/Korean fusion spot in Interbay with great bulgogi fries.

Ray’s doesn’t have the best seafood in Seattle (or Ballard), but when the sun comes out, there isn’t a better place to be than on its patio.

It doesn’t get much better than having a Spanish brunch on Terra Plata’s rooftop garden in Capitol Hill. We like it for Monday night paella too.