Top Restaurants in Seattle

Seattle is a city steeped in culture, and this is evident in the various specialty restaurants dotting the Emerald City. From Italian to Asian cuisine, to amazing seafood and succulent steaks, Seattle features at least a little of every type of culinary creation. Though it is nearly impossible to list every good restaurant in Seattle, the list compiled here features some of the best.

Salty's Seafod Grill

What visit to Seattle would be complete without fresh seafood? Salty's on Alki Beach not only serves "award-winning Northwest Seafood Cuisine," it also features an amazing view of the Seattle waterfront, offering a full-featured Seattle experience.
Salty's at Alki Beach is located at 1936 Harbor Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98126. Call (206) 937-1600 for more information.

Wasabi Bistro

Located in Seattle's Belltown district, Wasabi Bistro is a Japanese restaurant that specializes in fresh sushi. For those in your party who haven't developed a taste for sushi, however, Wasabi Bistro also offers a wide variety of other unique Japanese dishes to choose from.
Wasabi Bistro is located at 2311 2nd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121. Call (206) 441-6044 for reservations.

Pizzeria Pulcinella

Rated "Best Wood-Fired Pizza in Seattle" by "Seattle Magazine's" 2009 Best Restaurants, Pizzeria Pulcinella specializes in authentic Italian pizza. Pizzeria Pulcinella hand-crafts and wood-fires its pizzas, and tops them with unique Italian ingredients in a Neopolitan style. Delicious pasta, salads and appetizers are also available.
Pizzeria Pulcinella is located at 10003 Rainier Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98178. Call (206) 772-6861 for more information.

Daniel's Broiler

Featuring two excellent Seattle locations with breathtaking views, Daniel's Broiler combines great meat dishes with great Pacific Northwest scenery. Offering only "USDA prime" steaks, Daniel's Broiler serves the finest grade meat available in the United States. This isn't your ordinary steakhouse--Daniel's Broiler is an upscale, gourmet establishment.
Daniel's Broiler at Lake Union is located at 809 Fairview Place North, Seattle, WA 98109. Call (206) 621-8262 for reservations.
Daniel's Broiler at Leschi Marina is located at 200 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle, WA 98122. Call (206) 329-4191 for reservations.

Chez Shea

Considered one of the most romantic of Seattle restaurants, Chez Shea serves great French cuisine in an intimate location in Pike Place Market. While Chez Shea's dining room is a more formal and romantic setting, Shea's Lounge Bistro next door is also a great location for quality French food, but in a more casual setting.
Chez Shea is located at 94 Pike St., Suite 34, Seattle, WA 98101. Call (206) 467-9990 for reservations.

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