Name one restaurant in Seattle you would recommend to an out-of-towner?

I'm from Tennessee. Just south of Nashville.Name one restaurant in Seattle you would recommend to an out-of-towner?
For Italian: Salvatore's (61st %26amp; Roosevelt) Authentic and cozy



For views of Seattle: Salty's on Alki or Palisades (bonus for the huge indoor Koy Pond). Skip the Space Needle, food is a bit lacking.



Ivar's Salmon House is an institution plus it also has a great view.



If you are feeling frisky you can try to tackle the 12 egg omelette at Beth's Cafe. Or split it with friends extra plates are 1.50 and the hash browns are bottomless.
Bonefish Grill. Yum Yum!Name one restaurant in Seattle you would recommend to an out-of-towner?
13 Coins- But it is expensive.



Ive onlty been to Seattle once and that is where I ended up eating at.
Spud Fish and Chips in West Seattle. Spud is the oldest "fast food" restaurant in Seattle.
I Love Sushi. Yes, that is the actual name and they have the best authentic sushi.
Steelheads



Also Chandlers Crabhouse at south Lake Union!!!!

Even better than Steelheads...
Cafe Septieme on Broadway in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The food is not the best in town (although very tasty), but Capitol Hill is the young, fun part of town that everyone should experience at least once.
When you are visiting, you want to get the true Pacific Northwest experience. That means seafood. Try one of the there fresh fish favorites; Etta's seafood (best crab cakes in the world!), Ray's Boathouse (it doesn't get any fresher), or Six Seven (a spectacular view!). You won't be disappointed.
It would depend on what they wanted to eat and what sort of environment...



The Metropolitan Grill is a well-known restaurant that offers a great steak and a really classy environment to bring business clients (read $$). It's got a great happy hour for some of their offerings as well!



For a Seattle fare? I LOVE Palisade over in Magnolia! It's got a great waterfront view and if you were coming to just one place, this place has excellent food! It's touted as a sort of Island fare, but it is more of a Seattle-fusion style of restaurant, in my opinion, utilizing fresh local ingredients into many of their offerings! Their Copper River Salmon is fantastic when they have it!



Etta's, that somebody mentioned, is a great place! Some of the selections, though, seemed a little questionable if you were to only suggest one place...
Don't know what it's called, but it's in Pike's Market. You go to the fish shop (where they throw the fish) and turn right up the hallway where they sell the fresh flowers. On the left side you will see a place where you can order at the counter /bar downstairs then go upstairs and wait to have your food delivered to you. They have the best corned-beef hash that I have ever had in my life (I've eaten a lot of hash trust me) and great views of the harbor.
It has been quite a while since I lived in the Seattle area, but they have many great places to dine!



If you are in the mood for Mexican, Mama's is the place to go! You will have to find parking in downtown, or take a cab, but it is good eat'n. If you are in the mood for some of the best clam chowder %26amp; sourdough bread you have ever put in your mouth (they also have GREAT salads) try out Dukes on the lake. If you are looking for high scale and wanting to spend lots of money, there is the Metropolitan Grill (Great food, but it has a big bill). If you love Asain food with a western twist, one of my most favorite ever, is the Wild Ginger (affordable with a great mix of people-plus the food ROCKS!).



Honestly, I live in FL , and cannot wait to get back to the Seattle area. I never ate at any place while I lived there that I did not like. So my best advice to you is when you get hungery, sniff around, and eat at the place your nose leads you!!!



Have fun %26amp; eat well!!!
the icon is the best restaurant but it's expensive. also the Italian grocery store/restaurant in pike place has the best pizza ever.
XXX Rootbeer in Issaquah... always take my guests there on the way to see Snoqualmie Falls... Fantastic Root Beer, and a burger the size of your head! Real greasy spoon but worth it.
Burgers: Red Mill

Pizza: Northlake Tavern

Steaks: The Met

Brunch: Salty's
Ivar's Salmon House.



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The Pike's market place in another post is Lowell's. Not very good food.
There are several restaurants in Seattle. My favorite is IL Bistro. This place is kind of hidden but here let me give you directions so you can find it. If your looking at Pike Place Market you will see a road on the left hand side going down. The road is made of bricks. Walk down the road and it's located on the left side. You will see a small sign above that says IL Bistro.



The restaurant is great if you and another person were to dine. I would suggest that you make reservations because it's very difficult to get in unless you have them. They take very good care of you and your company. Its a little pricey but the food, service, atmosphere is Worth it. I took my partner here for his B-Day and we LOVED IT!



The one thing I'm a fan of is a good Martini. So I asked for a Lavender Martini...Even though they couldn't make one they did a great job making a martini almost like it. I have to say they went above and beyond the call of duty! Good luck!
The Cascadia has great miniburgers and the house "alpine martini" is something you can only get there. I reccomend going from 5 to 7pm (happy hour) and sitting at the bar.
The Pink Door ------on Pike Market.



This resto has been there for years and it changes menus often.



Try it!
Pier 70
Ivar's Salmon House.....Yummy!
The Metropolitan Grill is good, but it is just a typical upscale steakhouse, salmon, chops.



Ray's Boathouse, if the waiter ever brings you food (lousy service, won't go back)



Wild Ginger (downtown) is good asian food, but with so many excellent chinese restaurants in the International District....



Believe it or not, Elliot's Oyster House, Pier 56, on the bay in the heart of the tourist district. The Oysters are incredible. Go during the week. Happy hour starts at 3:00 PM and fresh oysters are 50 cents apiece. They go up 20 cents every half hour. (I usually order two dozen). You must order them in the bar!!!! Other $2 specials include small salmon sandwiches, fried oysters, calamari. I travel to Seattle frequently and NEVER miss it.
Daniel's Broiler. Extremely expensive, but you won't find a better steak, and I am fom the south as well so it takes a lot to impress me with steak. I also like Wild Ginger if you would prefer something a little more adventurous (Thai food). The Melting Pot is also great if you like fondue.
Brandon... there were some great suggestions on this thread but check out this website I reference to get all the local restaurant reviews for the Seattle area. In the search area change the criteria to the type of food you are having a hankering for. Good luck because there are a lot to choose from.