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- JJakeVIPOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food and friendly service! I would definitely recommend.More infoMusang SeattlePrice: Very Expensive• Filipino• Beacon Hill•4.7
- PPeteSeattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food, great service and a great atmosphere.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- KKathyNew York City •17 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOne of two fantastic meals we've had this year. Highly recommend!More infoSpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
- WWarrenGreater Boston •14 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 15, 2025Great time. Great food. Great service. So happy we went there.More infoJackalope Tex-Mex & CantinaPrice: Expensive• Tex-Mex• Columbia City•4.9
- RRandySeattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 8, 2025The team at Tutta Bella Columbia City always impresses - from a warm and welcoming smile at the front entry to the knowledgeable waitstaff to the quick and efficient kitchen team, Tutta Bella is the place to go if you're looking for Neopolitan pizza in Seattle's south end. Set in Columbia City's "Restaurant Row," the hip and trendy location perfectly augments the friendly and personable staff.More infoTutta Bella - Columbia CityPrice: Moderate• Italian• Columbia City•4.4
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For much of the year, Seattle is gray, a bit cold—and yes, rainy. But from May to September, sunshine and warm temps transform the city. Across Seattle, there are many perfect patios for sipping cocktails, lakeside venues with skyline views and fresh seafood, and cozy backyards to enjoy al fresco dining. So while the sunshine doesn’t last long in the Emerald City, as summer inches closer, here are a few of the best places in the city to visit for excellent food and drinks outside.
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As one of the most pedestrian-friendly parts of Seattle, it's easy to find plenty of restaurants within walking distance in Columbia City. Within a comfortable walk of the light rail stop, one can find trendy boutiques, massive malls, lush green parks, and multiple farmers markets. Interspersed in this bright metropolitan area are restaurants catering to a diverse clientele with oyster bars, Vietnamese raw-bars, hand-churned ice cream, and breads made daily. Breakfast food favorites, like pancakes, home fries, and Belgian waffles, draw in a mixed crowd every morning. Others adore pubs offering gimmicks, like games of pinball with pints and hearty pastries.