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- CCrystalSacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe best experience we’ve had at a steak house . The Cesar salad was delicious and the Lobster MAC was to die for . The NY strip was so tender and flavorful and the salmon cooked beautifullyMore infoThe Capital Grille - SeattlePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.9
- CCraigSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoBeautiful salad bar, delicious Brazilian cocktail made table-side, and lots of tasty grilled meat!More infoFogo de Chao - Seattle, WAPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown•4.2
- LlaurieSeattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoLoved the Wee Pie sampler - delicious Shepherds Pie, Steak and Mushroom pie, Leek and Potato pie and Chicken Pot pie! Yum - where else can you get that! Comfort food par excellence. Great service and reasonable prices.More infoElephant & Castle - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.2
- CCharlesSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWonderful place to dine. Close to so many things . Food and staff outstanding!More infoWild Ginger Downtown SeattlePrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown•4.6
- CCatSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoExperience was lovely. Service divine. Sadly the tea sandwiches were “meh” almost stale bread. Other than that - highly recommend.More infoThe GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.4
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For much of the year, Seattle is gray, a bit cold—and yes, rainy. But from May to September, sunshine and warm temps transform the city. Across Seattle, there are many perfect patios for sipping cocktails, lakeside venues with skyline views and fresh seafood, and cozy backyards to enjoy al fresco dining. So while the sunshine doesn’t last long in the Emerald City, as summer inches closer, here are a few of the best places in the city to visit for excellent food and drinks outside.
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Discover Downtown Seattle
Downtown Seattle offers a unique culinary experience. Here, you’ll find access to fresh, diverse, and delicious food. A trip to the local market may culminate in an unparalleled seafood odyssey. If you prefer to sample the local chef-made offerings, you can find some of the best clam and salmon chowders in the country (sorry New England). While downtown, you should also take advantage of one of the most developed coffee scenes in America. In that same vein, Seattle’s craft beer offerings are also impressive. Washington State is also home to impressive produce. Local apples and cherries are a true delicacy. in addition to traditional American dishes and international cuisine, but you would be remiss not to sample the plentiful options for authentic Asian dishes, Polynesian fare, and authentic African cuisine.
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