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

Sushi Kashiba is a Seattle institution and has the best sushi in the city.

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.

Artusi is the bar version of Spinasse, the incredible full Italian restaurant next door. For cocktails and small plates, it doesn’t get much better.

Taneda Sushi In Kaiseki is an omakase-only Japanese restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves outstanding sushi.

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.

Maslow’s By Farestart is an American restaurant in South Lake Union that’s perfect for a business lunch.

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.

Casco Antiguo is a great Mexican restaurant in South Lake Union.

2120 is an upscale restaurant in Belltown with an American menu and giant punch bowl cocktails.

Canlis is the most upscale fine dining experience you’ll find in Seattle. Before you commit, here’s a step-by-step breakdown of what you can expect.

Cinque Terre is an Italian restaurant in South Lake Union that serves pasta and excellent Neapolitan pizza.

Teinei is a Japanese restaurant in South Lake Union that serves good ramen and sushi.

Il Nido is an upscale Italian restaurant in West Seattle that specializes in homemade pasta and isn’t worth the hype.