Maneki in the International District is one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle. Come here to eat sushi and other Japanese plates in a tatami room.

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

Cook Weaver serves incredible European/Asian fusion food in Capitol Hill.

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.)

D’La Santa is a family-owned Mexican spot in Capitol Hill that’s easy to miss, but worth going out of your way for.

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

Marination is the concession stand from you childhood, but with actually great Korean fusion food - and the best views in Seattle.

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

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

Sawyer is a restaurant in Ballard that specializes in upscale comfort food.

South Town Pie is a pizzeria in South Park with excellent slices.

Trove is a Capitol Hill Korean barbecue place that’s one of Seattle’s best restaurants for DIY meat-grilling.

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

Momiji is a Capitol Hill sushi spot that works for a low-key happy hour, but also a sake-filled birthday dinner.