Where I'm Eating - Seattle

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Violet

 1734 12th Ave 

 Violet is the newest concept by executive chef William Belickis. His strong emphasis and dedication to local ingredients sourced from trusted  farms/purveyors, as well as the finest ingredients the world has to  offer.

https://www.violetseattle.com/  

Haymaker East

1903 Yale Pl E 

Imagine a hidden gem in a quaint neighborhood with a menu that changes daily based on fresh ingredients. Sit at the back bar and tell bartender (Tomas) that you know Mollie. Northwest Italian. Happy hour is daily 5-6 and again 9-close. 

https://www.haymakerseattle.com/

D'La Santa

 2359 10th AVE E 

100% family owned, a team of brothers, uncles, aunts and daughters serving grandmothers old recipes. Combined with new rustic and old traditional Mexican food - the best quality prime meats and organic vegetables. 

 https://dlasanta.com/ 

Ben Paris - The State Hotel

2nd and Pike

New favorite brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner!!! Can't say enough amazing things about this space.  Their adventurous cocktail menu complements their well-rounded food offerings. The food and drinks are both approachable and unexpected with flavors as distinctive as the setting. 

 https://benparis.com/ 

 https://www.statehotel.com/  

Homer

 3013 Beacon Ave S 

 Serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired cuisine, influenced by the ingredients of the Pacific Northwest. All of the dishes are prepared over a wood fire and are served in a style that is meant for sharing.  https://www.restauranthomer.com/  

Nijo Sushi

 83 Spring St

Hidden in Post Alley this hidden gem serves sushi rolls that look like art.

http://nijosushi.com/

Dough Zone Dumpling House

504 5th Ave S 

Like Din Tai Fung, but better value and similar food.

https://www2.zagat.com/r/dough-zonetm-dumpling-house-seattle

List

2226 1st Ave

 Small plates, wine & cocktails in a sleek, modern setting. Best damn happy hour in the entire city. All the food on the “list” is half price.

 http://www.listbelltown.com/ 

 Pho Bac Sup Shop

14th and Jackson 

Best pho in all of Seattle. There is nothing else to write here because they are the best! Go slurp the noodles.

https://www.thephobac.com/ 

List

2226 1st Ave

Small plates, wine & cocktails in a sleek, modern setting. Best damn happy hour in the entire city. All the food on the “list” is half price.

http://www.listbelltown.com/ 

Goodbar

2nd Ave S and S Washington  

Craft cocktails and light menu in an old historical Japanese bank, turned bar.

http://www.goodbarseattle.com/ 

Casco Antiguo

115 Occidental Ave S 

Eat at the secret bar in the back of the restaurant; ask for Kevin, Emmitt or Oscar. Tell them Mollie sent you. Scratch margaritas and simple delicious Mexican food, in the heart of Pioneer Square.

http://cascoantiguoseattle.com/

Heartwood Provisions

1st Ave and Spring 

Same owners as Metropolitan Grill steak house, but more casual. Best happy hour $10 burger in the city.

http://heartwoodsea.com/

Fogon Cocina Mexicana

600 E Pike 

Some of the best and truly authentic Mexican food I have found downtown Seattle. The ceviche and the guacamole are my go to items.

http://fogonseattle.com/

Mezcaleria Oaxaca

2123 Queen Anne Ave N

Authentic Oaxacan cuisine in a hip setting. Also has a Capital Hill location.

http://www.mezcaleriaoaxaca.com/

Matt's in the Market

94 Pike St

Romantic and tucked away in second floor corner in the market. The seafood stew is life changing flavor and enough food for two people as an entré.

http://www.mattsinthemarket.com/

Saba Ethiopian Cuisine

110 12th Ave

Low-key setup where injera (spongy bread) is used for scooping up beef, lamb & vegetarian standards.

http://sabaethiopiancuisine.com

Bacco in Pike Place Market

86 Pine Street

Best hidden spot right in the middle of the city – food quality/quantity to value ratio is high. The crab benedict is my go to.

https://www.baccocafe.com/  

14 Carrot Cafe

 2305 Eastlake Ave E 

 Funky local option for breakfast & lunch since 1977 - beware long lines on the weekend - well worth the wait. Or go early and land a window table. Best neighborhood brunch drinks in casual digs. 

 https://www.facebook.com/14CarrotCafe/  

Voula’s Offshore Café

Wallingford

658 NE Northlake Way

Best hidden breakfast in the entire city. Order anything with the smoked pork or Greek sausage. This place has been open for over 30 years.

https://voulasoffshore.com/

Ma’Ono West Seattle

4437 California Ave SW

Fried chicken – heavy breakfast, gut bomb, but all worth it. Call and make reservations and pre-order the chicken. They sell out every weekend. https://maonoseattle.com/

Blue Star Café / Eggscetera

4512 Stone Way N

Pub style breakfast spot that is consistently consistent. http://www.bluestarcafeandpub.com/

Bay Café – Magnolia

1900 W Nickerson Street

Want to have an amazing seafood breakfast surrounded by all the old timer fisherman? Go here. http://baycafefishermansterminal.com

Julia’s Wallingford

1714 44th St

Open 7 days a week. Gluten Free/Vegetarian options. They use cage-free, naturally fed eggs and local organically grown fruits and vegetables when in season.

http://juliasseattle.com/

Geraldine’s Counter

4872 Rainier Ave S

Another great breakfast spot that supports small local vendors in the community. Can get busy, so go early.

http://geraldinescounter.com/

Bounty Kitchen

 7 Boston St 

 Fresh. Local. Organic. A modern neighborhood cafe dedicated to quality food in flavor and harvest. 

 http://www.bountykitchenseattle.com/ 

The Meyer https://www.themeyerbar.com/

Screwdriver http://www.screwdriverbar.com/

The Central Saloon  https://www.centralsaloon.com/

McCoy’s Firehouse

Best cheap burger at $9.25  for a 1/3 lb beef patty and side (get the peanut butter bacon burger) http://mccoysfirehouse.com/

Coffee:

Zeitgeist

2nd and Jackson

I buy their locally made espresso roast beans in bulk and it's the only coffee I drink and serve at home. 

https://www.zeitgeistcoffee.com/

Cafe D'Arte

1st and Yesler

https://www.caffedarte.com/

Cafe Umbria

Occidental and Jackson

https://caffeumbria.com/

Ghost Alley Espresso

Local small batch roaster hidden underneath Pike Place Market

http://ghostalleyespresso.com/

The Pink Door

1919 Post Alley

Italian restaurant with burlesque shows and a terrace with Elliott Bay views. 

https://www.thepinkdoor.net

Taylor Shellfish

410 Occidental Ave S 

The local go to for Oysters and more. https://www.taylorshellfishfarms.com/location/pioneer-square

Le Pichet

1933 1st Ave

This French bistro boasts both a legendary roast chicken. 

http://lepichetseattle.com/home/

Ocho in Ballard

2325 NW Market St

Spanish tapas – I was eating here BEFORE Anthony Bourdain did. https://www.facebook.com/Ocho-331981231121/

Revel

 401 N 36th St  

Largely Asian street food-inspired, and a fantastic, reasonably priced experience for brunch, lunch, or dinner. 

 http://www.relayrestaurantgroup.com/restaurants/revel/ 

Sushi Kashiba

86 Pine St #1

Shiro Kashiba’s hotspot showcasing high-end sushi & omakase in a delicate room with water views. 

https://sushikashiba.com/

Tarsan I Jane

4012 Leary Way NW

If you know who Albert Adria is, go eat here. (El Bulli creative director) It's the local Seattle version of  creative genius that evokes emotion and dialogue while the chef will transform food into a journey that surprises and delights the senses.

http://www.tarsanijane.com/

Canlis

2576 Aurora Ave N 

A true icon, this Asian-tinged, family-owned restaurant somehow feels old school yet relevant. Valet parking and a dress code mingle with flawlessly executed food, warm service, and an incredible atmosphere.

https://canlis.com/

Altura

617 Broadway E

Altura is all about the tasting menu, offering five to seven courses per night with plenty of additional bites in between. 

https://alturarestaurant.com/

Intermezzo Carmines

409 1st Ave S

Comfy spot with banquette sofas serves Italian dishes both classic & modern plus wine & cocktails. Robert Di Nero eats here when he is in town.

http://ilterrazzocarmine.com/