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Pho Than Brothers is a reliable local Seattle chain serving casual Vietnamese noodle soup, and this one’s in Capitol Hill.

Via Tribunali is a reliable Seattle wood-fired pizza chain.

Tacos Chukis is our favorite spot for quick Mexican in South Lake Union.

Southpaw is a boxing-themed pizza spot in Capitol Hill with frozen drinks, board games, and mediocre pies.

Li’l Woody’s in South Lake Union is an extremely reliable burger spot.

Homegrown is a local sandwich chain that Gwyneth Paltrow wishes she came up with. This one’s in South Lake Union.

Anchovies & Olives is an Italian seafood spot in Capitol Hill with a menu made for sharing. Come on a date.

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

Bramling Cross is an excellent gastropub in Ballard where you could take your parents or a date.

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

If you end up in Georgetown needing sit-down Mexican, you have little choice but to go to La Catrina. It’s not the best, but the tamales are good.

Norm’s is a divey alehouse with bar food in Fremont that’s perfect for you and your dog.

For Korean barbecue in Capitol Hill, Trove is kind of your only choice. Luckily, it’s one of the best spots for DIY meat-grilling in the city.

KauKau BBQ Market is not the prettiest Chinese restaurant, but it’s definitely one of the best in the International District.

Tavolàta is the Italian spot in Belltown perfect for eating homemade pastas and cured meats with a date or friends.

Homegrown is a local sandwich chain that Gwyneth Paltrow wishes she came up with. This one’s in Fremont.