Spinasse in Capitol Hill is one of the best fork-up-your-money Italian restaurants in Seattle.

There are a lot of oysters in Seattle, and Walrus And The Carpenter has some of the very best. Hit the Ballard spot for excellent seafood and drinks.

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

Deep Dive is an underwater-themed bar in South Lake Union that has excellent cocktails and fancy small plates.

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

Bisato is an outstanding upscale Italian restaurant in Pioneer Square where the a la carte options are way better than the tasting menu.

Wa’z is an upscale Japanese Kaiseki restaurant in Belltown.

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

Mamnoon in Capitol Hill makes the best Middle Eastern food in Seattle, and also works for just about any dining situation.

Part wine bar, part bottle shop, part restaurant, Bar Ferdinand is a flexible Cap Hill spot worth knowing about for many situations.

Shiro’s in Belltown will serve you some seriously great sushi - with no pretense, and no distractions.

Seastar in Bellevue is a fancy seafood place where you should be using a corporate card.

Aqua is a Downtown waterfront seafood restaurant that’s perfect for impressing people who need to be impressed.

Bastille is a French spot in Ballard that’s romantic enough for a date, but also works for a solo meal at the bar or group dinner.

Besides being in a highly attractive space, Shaker + Spear also has excellent seafood. It’s a great spot for a nicer group dinner in Belltown.

Lola is a Mediterranean spot in Belltown that falls in that useful middleground between casual and upscale.