Best Lunch Restaurants in Capitol Hill / First Hill

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1. Poquitos - Capitol Hill

4.6

Exceptional(595)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 10 times today

Poquitos - Capitol Hill does not currently offer reservations Friday and Saturday evenings after 6:30pm.Poquitos Chef Manny Arce offers authentic presentations of traditional Mexican cuisine while utilizing the regional benefit of high quality Northwest farms and purveyors. Over 14,000 Talavera tiles from Puebla, Mexico and a variety of Mexican artisan design pieces combine to create an environment that is unique not only to Capitol Hill but Seattle as well. Our outdoor covered patio, with radiant heat, two fireplaces, and 12-seat bar is enjoyable whether for a Sunday lunch or a Friday night cocktail.

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2. Skillet Diner at Capitol Hill

4.7

Exceptional(657)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 10 times today

No Mo' CashHeads up! In order to provide the safest work environment possible for the team we will no longer accept cash. We gladly take Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other forms of touchless payment. The award-winning Skillet Diner opened in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle in 2011. We’re a neighborhood joint doing our best to make the place feel relaxed, service attentive and easy; the food approachable yet focused. We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The style of food is similar to what we’re known for on the airstream …the difference? we have so much more room! Items range from our fennel-crusted fried chicken and waffle to our burger with bacon jam, arugula, and bleu cheese, to our legendary kale Caesar salad. Seating policy: We require your whole party be present to be sat.

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3. Rhein Haus - Seattle

4.5

Awesome(260)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• German • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 12 times today

A Bavarian-inspired bier hall with house made sausages and other authentic eats, 24 drafts and a vast selection of European/Northwest bier and spirits, 5 indoor bocce ball courts, 2 mezzanines, 3 bars and much more. #LGBTQowned

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4. Jimmy's on Broadway

4.3

Awesome(304)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 1 time today

Located in the trendy Capitol Hill neighborhood, Jimmy's offers modern American cuisine, a hospitality spirited service staff, and an energetic atmosphere. Our bar focuses on local craft beer and NW wines with an extensive back bar selection. Jimmy's is open at 7am, 7 days a week, our all day menu features local ingredients and breakfast all day, and happy hour is celebrated 7-10pm Monday thru Friday. Private dining spaces are available for groups up to 120. A locals gathering place where visitors always feel welcomed, Jimmy's is Capitol Hill's best kept secret.

5. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9294)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 174 times today

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

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6. Tilikum Place Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(2399)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 34 times today

Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.

7. Cafe Campagne

4.7

Exceptional(3127)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 39 times today

The Heart of France in the Heart of Pike Place Market. Established in 1994, A classic Parisian cafe in the heart of Pike Place Market, Café Campagne has been cultivating regulars and pleasing out of town guests since it first opened its doors. Located on the charming Post Alley, it is the perfect spot to watch the world go by. We offer a dining experience that is exceptional in traditional food & wine, and comfortable in ambiance and service.

8. Place Pigalle

4.7

Exceptional(1489)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 19 times today

Located in the heart of Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle, just behind the famous fish throwers, Place Pigalle offers an intimate dining experience with stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain Range.Reservation Policies:-Parties of 5 or more: Must call to reserve.-Outdoor seating: Please call to request; we will note your preference but cannot guarantee it.-Tables are seated on a first-come, first-served basis; specific tables cannot be reserved.-Delays: Please notify us promptly to hold your table for up to 15 minutes.

9. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4318)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

Rustic Mediterranean cuisine at Lola, another in the Tom Douglas family of exceptional downtown restaurants. Don’t miss our hearty breakfasts including eggs benedict and pancakes with sausage, ouzo sizzling kebabs, or our grilled to order pita breads brought to us fresh from our own Dahlia bread bakery right across the street and served with house made spreads. Located in the heart of the bustling Belltown neighborhood, Lola offers the perfect urban dining experience in it’s upbeat environment, just minutes from downtown shopping and theatre to the south and great music and night life to the north on fourth avenue. We’re committed to a green community, composting 75% of waste and supporting our local growers.

10. Ben Paris

4.5

Awesome(1229)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 44 times today

Just steps away from Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is a vibrant hangout where locals and guests can enjoy a modern spin on classic American cuisine featuring the bounty of the PNW, hand crafted cocktails and carefully selected local beer & wine.-Reservations will be seated when the whole party has arrived-Reservations will be held for 10 minutes from reservation, please call if running late-Walk-ins welcome!-Large party reservations of 9-16 guests are available by phone for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday-Thursday. A credit card is required to secure the reservation. We do not accept reservations for weekend brunch for groups larger than 8 guests. A charge of $25/guest will be applied for no-shows on large party reservations. We kindly require that all members of large party dinner reservations participate in our Tour the Menu family-style dining option.

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Sarah
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Charming decor, comfortable for conversation, wonderful food, and if you are lucky enough to get it- a great view of coastal Seattle
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Morgan
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great outdoor spot for lunch, with big group. Service was really attentive. Everyone enjoyed their meal and there were a variety of options.
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Skillet Diner at Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.7
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Brenna
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 1, 2025
The beet salad was a bit salty but otherwise good
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Rhein Haus - SeattlePrice: Moderate• German• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.5
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Stacey
Seattle / Eastern Washington •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
Host and servers were friendly. Avacado toast was tasty and came with piles of greens in addition. I was thinking it was a bit overpriced, but it came with fruit besides. A very nice and tasty afternoon bite to go with my coffee. Noise level fine for a conversation with my guest.
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Jimmy's on BroadwayPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.3
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Hana
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 27, 2025
Staff were great and the restaurant is very cute plus great ambience! If I’m being honest, the food wasn’t bad, but not something id eat again. I wouldn’t come back to try anything else. Great vibes and I’m we tried it, but you can get better food pretty much anywhere else.
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Poquitos - Capitol HillPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6

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