Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Pioneer Square

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A photo of Metropolitan Grill restaurant

1. Metropolitan Grill

4.8

Exceptional(6270)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Metropolitan Grill has been a Seattle landmark and the city’s premier steakhouse since 1983, serving the finest steaks—from USDA Prime cuts to exclusive Japanese A-5 Wagyu—expertly prepared and served with unmatched hospitality. Located in the historic Marion Building, The Met offers a classic steakhouse experience where an award-winning wine list and expertly crafted cocktails elevate every meal. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply savoring an unforgettable meal, every visit to The Met is timeless, refined, and unmatched.

2. Matsu

4.6

Exceptional(433)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Pioneer Square

Booked 22 times today

Located in the former Girin space in bustling Pioneer Square, Matsu serves up sushi and Japanese fare with rotating wines, sakes, and a full bar. The perfect stop for Happy Hour after work or late night, or before the game.

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3. Zephyr Restaurant and Lounge

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Pioneer Square

Booked 1 time today

Casual and intimate atmosphere to grab a small plate or meet up with friends and colleagues conveniently located in the lobby area. Zephyr is the perfect mix of craft cocktails, craft beer and Pacific Northwest Cuisine. Zephyr offers dine-in service daily from 4pm-10pm.

4. Locus Wines

4.9

Exceptional(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Pioneer Square

Booked 1 time today

We are a local winery making wine since 2011 with a mission to showcase Pacific Northwest. Located in Pioneer Square just a few blocks from Lumen Field & T-Mobile Park, our tasting room is a modern, approachable space with an emphasis on showcasing how food & wine elevate one another. Our guests discover many of our wines by tasting a flight, enjoying a quick glass & a snack, or settling in for a full evening of curated pairings. Check out our patio in Spring, Summer and early Fall or just lounge on the comfy couch & chairs. We also offer monthly food & wine pairing events, wine dinners & private events. Open daily, except Tuesdays. W-F: 3-9 PMSat: 12-9PMSun: 12-7PMMon:3-9 PMFor wine events and dinner schedule, or more information on private parties, visit www.locuswines.com

5. Cutters Crabhouse

4.5

Awesome(3392)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 65 times today

Cutters Crabhouse seafood restaurant, WHERE FRESH SEAFOOD COMES ASHORE ®, is located in downtown Seattle near the historic Pike Place Market. We have a quarter-century long tradition of serving the freshest Northwest seafood including crab, salmon, clams, shrimp, halibut and more. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Elliott Bay waterfront while dining on the "perfect taste" of Seattle.

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6. Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(698)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Northwest • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Where Pacific Northwest cuisine takes a contemporary twist. Situated on the 16th floor of Lotte Hotel Seattle, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge offers sweeping views of Elliott Bay. Imaginative dishes are crafted with fresh and local ingredients, paired perfectly with carefully curated, seasonally-changing cocktails. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online for up to 8 guests. For reservations of 9 or more, please email us at charlotte@lottehotelseattle.com or call 206.800.8117 for information on our large party offerings.

7. Umi Sake House

4.8

Exceptional(2602)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 72 times today

Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

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8. Salty's on Alki Beach

4.7

Exceptional(9744)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Seattle/Alki

Booked 142 times today

Located on Alki Beach with the most spectacular view of the Seattle skyline, Salty’s is one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America. Salty’s is renowned for our award-winning fresh seasonal seafood, Pacific Northwest Coastal cuisine, playful atmosphere, and uncommonly genuine service. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are open for year round outdoor dining in our cozy and elegant glass-like tents and on our decks. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to celebrate or just let the stress of the day slip away while enjoying the astonishing waterfront and fresh air of the Elliot Bay. We are truly a great escape and delicious fun! Established in 1980, we are a James Beard Smart Catch Restaurant, proudly independent, family owned and operated, and woman owned.

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9. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4700)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 111 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

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10. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Enjoy creatively prepared American fare at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. This charming spot features various flags draped across the ceiling and an open kitchen where patrons can watch the chefs at work. Owner Merrisa Firnstahl-Claridge and Executive Chef Jason Amador delight in offering delicious food with friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. Patrons can choose from entrées like salmon cakes with pickled vegetables, homemade meatballs with pasta or a hoisin-glazed prime rib burger at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. Sourdough pizza with a choice of toppings, salads, hearty sandwiches and vegetarian dishes also make for fulfilling meals. Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro is featured in publications such as The Seattle Times and The Stranger. It has happy hour with a sizable bar that serves cocktails as well as housemade vodka, gin and tequila. This bistro hosts private events for parties as well.

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DonaVIP
Las Vegas •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Good food and nice view. We had a great dinner. Everything we ordered was great!
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Cutters CrabhousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.5
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KiyomiVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
love this place- Its a bit pricey- but the HH is solid!
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MatsuPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Pioneer Square
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4.6
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SusanVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
We really enjoyed our wine and charcuterie before the Pioneer Square Art Walk. We sat inside but there were tables outside too. We had a flight of four wines which were bery good. Food was good but would have liked a little more for the money. Definitely worth a visit or two.
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Locus WinesPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Pioneer Square
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4.9
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Eric
Washington, D.C. Area •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
In for a birthday celebration while visiting Seattle from the East Coast. The staff was very attentive and made our time special.
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Metropolitan GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown
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4.8

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