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The Herbfarm Dining
at this Eastside restaurant requires time, money, and an appreciation
of the culinary arts. Chef Jerry Traunfeld’s kitchen often uses
ingredients from the restaurant’s gardens and farm. Creative menus
include a nine-course dinner of Northwest foods, served with five or six
matched wines (non alcoholic options are also available). Reserve well
in advance. Ray’s Boathouse & Café This
Ballard waterfront restaurant has two dining rooms. The café caters to
happy-hour revelers, families, and informal diners, while the boathouse
is reservation-only seating. Both menus includes the freshest Dungeness
crab, oysters, and wild salmon from Alaska. 6049 Seaview Ave NW 206 782 0094
Ponti Seafood Grill Ponti
creates sumptuous Pacific Rim dinners and hearty weekend brunches
inside a Mediterranean-style villa. The chef fuses Asian herbs and
spices with ahi tuna, scallops, and crab providing a harmonious meeting
place for green curries and les fruits de la mer. 3014 3rd Ave N 206 284 3000
Metropolitan Grill One
of Seattle’s most loved and traditional steak houses draws in a
faithful cadre of politicians and corporate attorneys every day.
Portions are typically huge – salads, appetizers, baked potatoes,
everything – so bring lots of friends for sharing. Canlis Treat
your eyes and palate to dinner at Canlis. Specialties include Alaska
halibut, Dungeness crab, Wasyugyu (Kobe) tenderloin, and a comprehensive
and expensive wine selection. For a memorable occasion at Canlis
reserve the private cache room for two, and order in advance to ensure a
serving of the luscious chocolate lava cake. 2576 Aurora Ave N 206 283 3313
Kaspar’s Both Bon Appetit and Gourmet
magazines have praised the Swiss-born kitchen wizard, Kaspar Donier,
who combines exotic flavors with local fish and seafood such as Penn
Cove mussels, Alaskan king salmon, and crab dishes. For those undecided
about dessert, there’s a crowd-pleasing sampler for two or four people.
The dining room is formal. 19 W Harrison St 206 298 0123
Dungeness crab
Wild Ginger Wild
Ginger’s gourmet-meets-Asian cuisine offers such delicacies as satay
and sauces, mango pork lamb satay, and soups. Its location across the
street from Benaroya Hall is spacious, so waits are not usually a problem unless you happen to arrive on a show night. Le Gourmand Owner-chef
Bruce Naftaly offers professional service and classic French cuisine
featuring unusual, delicious dishes such as rabbit liver paté and shrimp
mousseline. The desserts are tantalizing. 425 NW Market St 206 784 3463
Rover’s Rover’s
caters to the city’s most well-heeled and culinarily well-versed
clientele. Owner-chef Thierry Rautureau and his staff create prix fixe five and eight-course dinners. Rautureau’s delicacies include fresh game, seafood, and classic sauces. 2808 E Madison St 206 325 7442
Dahlia Lounge Owner-chef
Tom Douglas was one of the area’s first fusion chefs, blending flavors
into cohesive and tasty concoctions. Traditional dinner items such as
crab cakes are favorites. Next door is the sweet-tooth’s haven, Dahlia
Bakery.
Top 10 Sushi Restaurants
Musashi’s This miniscule joint buzzes with customers as servings are generous and the price is astonishingly low. 1400 N 45th St 206 633 0212
Ototo Caters to the sushi crowd with a stellar sake selection and slick service in an artistically designed shop. Kozue This place has its own loyal following. 1608 N 45th St 206 547 2008
Hana Step in for the tastiest and least costly raw fish. 219 Broadway E 206 328 1187
Maneki Try to reserve a private tatami room if you have a large group. 304 6th Ave S 206 622 2631
Shiro’s Seattle baseball superstar Ichiro dines here. Wasabi Bistro Their tempura rolls are lavish and unique. Chiso Serves imaginatively prepared sushi and sashimi. 3520 Fremont Ave N 206 632 3430
Azuma Chef-owner prepares a small selection of fresh fish. 4533 California Ave SW 206 937 1148
I Love Sushi This waterfront hideaway attracts crowds, as fish is always fresh. 1001 Fairview Ave N 206 625 9604
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