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- NBNicoletaBLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 19, 2023It was a great Sunday afternoon to spend with family and eat good foodMore infoMama Stortini's - Kent StationPrice: Moderate• American• Kent•4.4
- PpjcairnSeattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023We had a most enjoyable experience at Duke's for dinner. The food was outstanding, the service was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Will definitely be going back.More infoDuke's Seafood - Kent StationPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Kent•4.8
- EElaineSeattle / Eastern Washington •18 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Donna was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was brought in a timely fashion and the presentation of each of the dishes was excellent. I would definitely use this restaurant again for a special occasionMore infoCopperleaf Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Seatac•4.6
- CCtwovipWashington, D.C. Area •78 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Food is always excellent, the happy hour specials are a great value and the entire menu is worth trying, you cannot go wrong at Dukes. While the 3 course dinner is my usual go to, I opted for the Dungeness crab salad this time and it too was outstanding.More infoDuke's Seafood - SouthcenterPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Tukwila•4.6
- JMJamesMSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Outstanding service, great view, and very good food. We did our anniversary there and will do it again. This is a great place for friends, family and special occasions. The staff is super friendly and meets your every needs. Great place and the price is reasonable even after covid.More infoAnthony's HomePort - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Des Moines•4.6
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Whether you're headed into or out of the city, there are many wonderful reasons to linger south of Seattle. The dining options here are more laid-back but with the same quality you'd expect in the big city. Classic American seafood is still in high demand, but the area also supports less common cuisines, like Caribbean and Thai. Get a real feel for the Pacific Northwest with locally sourced, award-winning chowders, or get a taste of something else entirely with island-inspired dishes like jerk chicken. Pan-Asian fare abounds. You'll have your choice of everything from traditional miso soup to Thai swimming rama.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in South of Seattle. Our customers recommend Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar, Paolo's Italian Restaurant and The Restaurant at Alderbrook
As of December 4, 2023 there are 40 restaurants in South of Seattle. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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