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- MMarjorieSeattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLoved it. Everything was perfect for our last meal with our son before he left for California. The table next to us was a little loud, but that couldn't be helped. The service was great and the food was exceptional. We will definitely be back.More infoCutters CrabhousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.5
- WWilliamVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe Greek Scramble is one of the best brunch dishes in Seattle.More infoLola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown•4.7
- DDeniseSeattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoThe bar and food service can be quite slow. From the time we ordered our drinks it took 20 minutes to get them to us. From the time we ordered our food (and the first course was a salad) it took 30 min. to get the salad. This is the second time I've been there and the service and delivery of items is slow paced - even when the restaurant doesn't seem that busy.More infoHalf ShellPrice: Expensive• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.7
- RRexWashington, D.C. Area •5 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 27, 2024Superb, as usual. The carrot sformato was an unusual find and quite delicious. The addition of olives to the blood orange and fennel salad hit just the right acid note, Mama’s meatballs were pure beef with a strong dash of anise seed, and the accompanying marinara had been simmering for ages to pick up that deep complexity of flavors and great balance between sweet and slightly acid.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- JJohnAtlanta Metro •3 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 26, 2024Service was slow (dinner took 3 hours), but the waitstaff was pleasant and helpful. We were not in a hurry, so the leisurely pace was ok. We sat right in front of the hostess stand, and she seemed angry, and we felt like she was glaring at us all night. It may be that she was angry about the slow service, but we felt her wrath. The food and wine was very good, and the waitstaff was friendly and capable. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our dinner very much except for the disapproving hostess.More infoBen ParisPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.3
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Seattle’s romantic restaurants show that with market-fresh plates, Northwestern wines, and some mood lighting, sparks can fly in the Emerald City. Set the stage for a monumental moment with exquisite seafood at a kaiseki spot in Belltown. In Pike/Pine, whisk a date away on a whirlwind trip to not-quite Greece. Or share a plate of hand-cut noodles to celebrate a special occasion at an acclaimed Piedmont trattoria. Even though most people in town consider fancy flannel dressing up, these places serve you a splash of something sexier. Read on for a guide to Seattle’s 12 most romantic restaurants to book now.
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Whether you're looking for some of the finest fresh seafood around or a plate of good old-fashioned comfort food, Belltown is a great neighborhood to indulge your palate. No vehicles are allowed on the waterfront in Belltown, but most people think that's part of its charm. It's a completely walkable area with lots of outdoor seating and potted plants sprinkled throughout. For dining, your options range from sushi and Mediterranean food to Hawaiian and tapas joints. Dine on Italian outdoors by candlelight at a high-end restaurant or stop by a pub for some craft beer and guajillo nachos. If French cuisine is more your style, you'll find some unique local brunch options.
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