Tamarind Tree serves excellent Vietnamese food in the International District, best enjoyed on the patio for a low-key lunch.

Dacha Diner is an Eastern European cafe on Capitol Hill where you’ll feel like you’re eating inside of a doily.

Lucinda Grain Bar is an American restaurant in Ravenna that serves small plates, sandwiches, pasta, and grain bowls.

Central Smoke is a spot in the Central District that serves Asian-inspired barbecue and great cocktails.

Tapas Lab is a great counter-service spot for Asian-Spanish-fusion in Green Lake.

Little Duck is a great Northeastern Chinese restaurant in the University District.

Willmott’s Ghost is a modern Italian spot in South Lake Union that works well for a business lunch.

Plum Bistro is a fun vegan restaurant on Capitol Hill.

Matt’s In The Market is a Pike Place institution for seafood and upscale American dishes.

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

Queen City is an iconic bar in Belltown where the food isn’t very good.

Esters is a counter-service Italian spot in Fremont that has a great Happy Hour.

Homer is a Mediterranean restaurant in Beacon Hill that serves sharable plates and soft serve ice cream.

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

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

Plenty Of Clouds is a Sichuan restaurant in Capitol Hill that has a full bar and serves excellent dumplings.