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 | American Association of Law Libraries 2003 Annual Meeting - July 12-16, Seattle, Washington AALL LAC 2003 Home > Necessities > Dining |
All phone numbers listed are in the 206 area code.
Seattle offers visitors a great variety of dining experiences. While here, take a few moments to step beyond the boundaries of the convention center and your hotel to sample the fresh tastes of Northwest food, tipple a Microbrew, enjoy one of many ethnic cuisines, and of course, drink COFFEE.
Downtown Core
Convention Center
Grab a bite in between meetings and exhibition hall
viewings at Cyber-dogs , a vegetarian fast-food
place which describes itself as "a frisky Internet café and software
engineering community."
Or, if you are looking for a grand burrito at affordable prices, Taco
del Mar, at 725 Pike Street, Suite 5 is another
fine fast-food spot in the Convention Center. Choose from fish, beans or meat
fillings. Click here for a menu.
Just across the street at 700 Pike Street is the Cheesecake Factory with a 200+ item menu. Basic American food, but there should be something for every picky eater. It is a busy place so make reservations! 652-5400
Dragonfish at 722 Pine Street is an upbeat
restaurant and bar featuring Asian dishes. Try the lettuce cups for an
appetizer. Prices range from $12-$25. Reservations. 467-7777, fax: 467-8891 or by email .
The Palace Kitchen, just a short distance from the Convention Center at
2030 5th Ave., run by chef Tom Douglas, is a Northwest must-taste.
Upscale. Open for lunch and dinner. All cards accepted. Casual dining.
Reservations by phone 448-2001 or
fax 448-1979.
Other close-by
choices are the No Boundaries Cafe 93 Pike Street, #204. or the Pike Street Cafe 1400 6th Ave., Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant at 600 Pike Street, Suite 601, or smart Italian food at Il Fornaio, 600 Pine Street, in Pacific Place, at the corner of 6th and Olive.
The Seattle Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has recommended several Restaurants with meeting spaces
.
The Teapot Vegetarian House located at 125 15th
Avenue E. just up on Capital Hill features Asian, vegan and kosher all at the
same time! Reservations 325-1010. Delivery to limited area 5-10 p.m. Open daily 11:30 a.m. – 10:30
p.m.
Von’s Grand City Café rated 5 stars by frequent diners
at dinesite.com. 619 Pine Street .
Reservations. 621-8667
Functional Fuel is located at 1303 First Avenue
in the Harbor Steps Complex. Described as “quick-serve”, low fat and elegant.
The Bamboo Garden is on Queen Anne close to the
Seattle Cente at 364 Roy. It is Chinese Asian, kosher and vegan. Reservations. 282-6616.
Café Flora is nestled in the Madison
Park/Madrona neighborhood at 2901 E. Madison St. A little pricey, but really worth
the trip. Reservations at 325-9100
Café Ambrosia is located in the Lake Union
neighborhood at 2501 Fairview Ave. N. just north and a little west of downtown.
Café Ambrosia boasts organic wines, seasonal dishes with international touches.
325-7111
Rooms with
Views
Palisade offers “high concept” meals,
features northwest and Asian cuisines and a panoramic view. It is located at
the Elliott Bay Marina at 2601 West Marina Place. 285-1000.
Ray’s Boathouse is a Seattle institution. It has always
been the place to take visitors, if not for dinner then at least a drink and
sunset watching. 6049 Seaview
North. Northwest cuisine and fine
seafood. 789-4130.
Salty’s On Alki at 1936 Harbor Avenue S.W offers a big view of
the sound and the city. For reservations dial
937-1600.
SkyCity At the Needle – Of course,
a trip to Seattle is not complete without a trip to “the Needle.” The elevator ride and views are spectacular
but so are the prices. The Needle is located at Seattle Center at 400 Broad
Street. If you do go, reservations can be had at 905-9111.
Red Mill Burgers is
a delightful place which should satisfy anyone on a burger quest. They serve
beef, chicken and garden burgers with all the fixings (shakes, sodas, fries,
onion rings) plus other delicious sandwiches. Two locations in Seattle: Phinney
Ridge neighborhood at 312 N. 67th Street (206) 783-6362 or in
Magnolia/Interbay at 1613 W. Dravus Street (206) 284-6363. Casual! Red Robin Restaurants, although now a franchise,
began here in Seattle. Red Robin is a
family restaurant which also tries to please the outrageous drinks crowd. Stop
by for a burger (yes, veggie burgers, too) and have a look at their large menu.
Please click here to find
a location that works for you.
Sound View Café – Open for breakfast and lunch, but NOT dinner. Right in the Market! 1501
Pike Place.
You might also try
searching the Happy Cow’s Global Guide to Vegetarian food and food
stores.
Bell Street Diner - 2201 Alaskan Way. Great fish, great view. Moderate
prices. And, upstairs for more view and more $$, try Anthony's at Pier 66 . One
phone number works for both at 448-6688.
Canlis Restaurant is a very
special occasion restaurant. Views of Lake Union and the Cascade mountains.
Valet parking. Semi-formal (ties, jackets required for gentlemen). $$$ 2576 Aurora Ave N. Reservations
283-3313.
Cutters Bayhouse is just at the northwestern tip of the Market at 2001
Western Ave. and in trendy Belltown at the same time. Good seafood, steaks.
Yes, good views. 448-4884
Pizza Possibilities (Call to find out about deliveries downtown.)
| Zeek's Pizza | 419 Denny Way | 285-8646 | Downtown Seattle | |
| Belltown Pizza | 2422 1st Ave | 441-2653 | Downtown | |
| Pagliacci’s Pizza | 426 Broadway E | 324-0730 | Capital Hill | |
| New York Pizza Place | 8310 5th Ave NE | 524-1355 | North Seattle | |
| NY Pizza Place II | Bank of America Tower Food Court | 587-0381 | Downtown | |
| Romio's | 917 Howell St | 622-6878 | Downtown | |
| Post Alley Pizza | 1123 Post Alley | 382-8475 | Downtown | |
| Mario's Pizza | 616 1st Ave | 621-8500 | Downtown | |
| Pioneer Square Pizza | 614 1st Ave | Downtown | ||
| Pizza Pro | 104 Occidental Ave S. | 623-5057 | Downtown | |
| Second Avenue Pizza | 2015 2nd Ave | 956-0489 | Downtown | |
| Godfather's Pizza |
Hip Belltown / Denny Regrade Establishments
There are so many to choose from, we will just toss out a list and let
you explore.
Afrikando
Alligator Pear
Assaiggio Restaurante
Bada Lounge
Belltown Billiards
Brasa
Cascadia
Cyclops Be sure to check out their south-of-the-border inspired brunch.
Dahlia Lounge Amazing food, plus it’s where Tom Hanks wooed in Sleepless in Seattle.
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley The top jazz spot in Seattle.
The Edgewater
Etta’s Seafood
Fandango Food with Latin flair.
Fernando’s Hideaway
Flying Fish
Hurricane Café
Kelly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Lava Lounge
Lampreia
Mama’s Mexican Kitchen The Elvis décor is half the fun.
Marco’s Supper Club
Noodle Ranch Big portions, little prices (well, for Belltown)
Restaurant Zoe
Macrina Bakery
Poor Italian Café
Queen City Grill
Saito’s Japanese Café & Bar – Great Sushi.
Shilla Restaurant – Try the bulgogi (Korean).
Shiro’s Also great sushi.
Sit & Spin – 2219 4th Ave. Do your laundry, play a game, eat pizza and see a live band all at once.
Timberline Tavern 2015 Boren
–Sandwiches, snacks and dancing. Unisex place offering “alternative hoe-downs
.”
Tula’s Check out the local jazz scene while you eat.
Two Bells Tavern
Two Dagos from Texas – Italian, Mexican and steak cooking!
Wasabi Bistro sushi & a scene (plus several non-fish entrees, for those who don’t indulge)
Seattle Sushi Links
Most of the following spots are located in Seattle’s ID or International
District, south of the main shopping core, close to Safeco Field. You can always go to the suburbs for good
Chinese and Japanese and Korean food, but the ID is just so convenient.
Tai Tung
Honey Court Seafood Restaurant – It is not all seafood. Try the pea vines
in duck oil!
Top Gun Seafood Restaurant – Fabulous dim sum and very reasonable
dinners!
Shanghai Garden
Microbrew Pubs & Tours
We consulted a local aficionado and husband of one of our members for an expert opinion on some of the best of the local microbrew scene. With a tip of the hat to Glen Beebe those listed with a * are a few of his recommendations.
Elysian Brewing *
Hale’s Ales *
Maritime Pacific Brewing – Jolly Roger Tap Room *
McMenamins Brew Pubs *
Pike Pub & Brewery *
Pyramid Breweries *
Other local breweries
Rock
Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1333 5th Ave 623-3070
Other Specific Brews Worth Noting
Other Regional Breweries Worth a Try
*Glen notes that you are likely to find a variety of microbrews at most watering holes in the area, not only at their home taps. So keep an eye out for these wherever you are.
For those of you who might prefer a martini, Andaluca in the
Mayflower Park Hotel has been rated as the best place to have a
martini. And, the food is luscious, too. But, if you are in the mood for a taste
test, spend a few minutes reviewing this list.
When in Seattle, try one of our hand-crafted microbrews. You may
never go back to cheap supermarket beer again!
4133 University Way NE (University District)
Recommended brews:
Prime Time Pale Ale
Atlas Amber
Bhagwan’s Best IPA
Coal Creek Porter
1221 East Pike (Capitol Hill) 860-1920
Recommended brews:
‘The Wise’ ESB
‘The Immortal’ IPA
Perseus Porter
Elysian Fields Pale Ale
4301 Leary Way (Fremont-Ballard)
Recommended brews:
Moss Bay Extra
Dublin Style Stout
1514 NW Leary Way (Ballard)
Recommended brews:
Islander Pale Ale
Nightwatch Dark Amber
Bosun’s Black Porter
Flagship Red
Roy Street McMenamins
200 Roy Street #105 (Seattle Center – Queen Anne)
Six Arms Brew Pub
300 East Pike Street (Capitol Hill)
Doc Watson’s
3601 Fremont Ave. N. (Fremont)
Recommended brews:
Terminator Stout
Hammerhead
1415 1st Ave. S. (Pioneer Square - Stadiums)
Pale Ale
Recommended brews:
India Pale Ale
Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale
1201 First Avenue South (Pioneer Square – Stadiums) 682-3377
Recommended brews:
Pale Ale
Hefeweizen
Apricot Ale
India Pale Ale
Gordon
Biersch Brewing Company 600
Pine St 4th Floor
Roy
Street Bistro 174 Roy St
284-9093
Mac and Jack’s Brewery – (no website) 17825 N.E. 65th
St., Redmond. Tours at 2 p.m. Saturdays. Free. Minors are welcome. Telephone:
425-558-9697
Pacific Crest Brewery
Redhook Ale Brewery
Diamond Knot IPA
Lunar Brewing Porter
Redhook Brewing Black Hook Porter
Mac & Jack’s African Amber
Pacific Crest
Flying Pig Brewing
Scuttlebut Brewing
Skagit River Brewing
La Conner Brewing
Boundary Bay
Orchard Street Brewing
Grant’s (Yakima Brewing)
Fish Brewing
Boyd Coffee Store 1303 6th Ave.
Good Coffee Co. In the Pike Place Market at 818 Post Alley
Online Coffee Company Combine coffee and the net! 1111 1st Ave 381-1911
Pegasus Coffee Bar 711 3rd Ave, Suite 314.
Seattle’s Best Coffee 1101 4th Ave
Starbucks Coffee Everywhere
Torrefazione Italia Coffee 1215 4th Ave.
Tully’s Coffee 1303 6th Ave. Multiple outlets!
Perennial Tea Room 1910 Post Alley
Travelers Tea Bar 501 E. Pine St.
Blue Willow Tea Co. 911 E. Pike, #204
The Georgian Afternoon Tea 411 University St in the Olympic Hotel. Reservations suggested. 621-7889
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