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The Capital Grille - Seattle
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(4,011)Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.Founders Club
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.8(371)Nestled off the main lobby of Fairmont Olympic Hotel, the Founders Club is an intimate haven with warm lighting, vintage books, sky-inspired art, and polished brass accents. This exclusive space blends 1920s speakeasy charm with modern sophistication, featuring rich crimson interiors reminiscent of a red-light district. Hidden behind a bookcase, the club invites intrigue and curiosity.
Specializing in rare, vintage, and limited-edition spirits, the club boasts an impressive Cognac collection and liquor lockers for guests. Signature offerings include Seattle’s most luxurious Manhattan, complemented by indulgent snacks like caviar, Wagyu sliders, and oysters.
Ranked #7 Best Hotel Bar in the U.S. by Food & Wine, the Founders Club welcomes walk-ins but recommends reservations. For large party bookings or buyouts, contact PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com.
Metropolitan Grill
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.6(6,277)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.COMMUNION
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Southern•4.7(213)COMMUNION is a place where you feel seen. A place that feels like comfort, rest, relief, and peace. Our mission is to provide the food, the familiarity, and the intimacy that make you feel at home.
Chef Kristi Brown has spooned her way through the culinary industry for the past 28 years. Starting at a small café in downtown Seattle, Kristi has done just about everything from dishwasher/prep cook to running her own catering business for nearly a decade. From the beginning, her vision was to focus on the art and experience of food through culinary activism. A purpose powered by her mantra, “Everybody’s Gotta Eat!” Chef Kristi desires to build community through the cultivation of fresh food and fine cooking.
Shuckers
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(2,610)Boasting the beautifully carved oak paneling and unique tin ceiling of the haberdashery it once was in the 1930s, Shuckers is one of Seattle's oldest and most preeminent oyster bars.Matt's in the Market
Price: Very Expensive•Northwest•4.8(2,094)Located in Seattle's Pike Place Market, Matt's in the Market offers a quintessential Seattle dining experience in an intimate setting. Executive Chef Jace Jorgensen finds inspiration within the bustling stalls of Pike Place Market, where he shops daily with an eye towards the seasonal bounty of the Great Pacific Northwest. Matt's in the Market has a passionately curated wine list and a full scratch bar. Matt's the Market's dedicated staff is knowledgeable, affable, and seek to create genuine connections and warm memories for every guest.
Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge
Price: Very Expensive•Northwest•4.7(710)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.Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.8(394)Join us in the Fairmont Olympic Lobby Lounge for Centennial Afternoon Tea, celebrating 100 years of timeless elegance. Enjoy tea Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Savor traditional favorites and iconic menu items spanning decades, including our signature scones, roasted NY strip sandwiches, Olivier egg salad on crostini, fresh cucumber on sourdough, red velvet cake, chocolate tarts, and more.
The experience is $79 per person or $45 for children 12 and under, featuring a special Little Kings and Queens Menu. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. Price excludes tax, gratuity, and valet parking. For parties of eight or more, please email PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com.
Assaggio
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(4,088)Treat yourself with the sensational pleasures of fine Italian wine and food while marveling at the Michelangelo-inspired artwork.Lenox
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.8(73)
Lenox Restaurant is inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Afro and Latin American cuisine, particularly the fusion of these cuisines that can be found in Harlem, New York.
Lenox Restaurant’s namesake is a homage to Lenox Avenue, a thoroughfare that runs through the heart of Harlem. Lenox Avenue is known for its diverse dining scene and rich cultural history. The restaurant's menu features traditional dishes from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and other Afro and Latin American countries, prepared with high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
Over the past three years, Lenox Afro Latin Soul has made its mark as a dynamic pop-up restaurant in Seattle. We’ve had the honor of partnering with a multitude of Seattle restaurants, as well as residencies at local craft beer breweries.
Built off support from the Seattle Restaurant community and the success of Chopped, our initial dream to open a brick and mortar location in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood has come to fruition.
See what locals rave about in Downtown Seattle
- SsaraSeattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur server was wonderful and very attentive. We had a show to go to so he made sure we’re were served with time to get to the show. Food was delicious!More infoWild Ginger Downtown SeattlePrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown•4.6
- JJeffreySeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAte everything on the menu, highly recommended! Best sushi in Seattle!More infoSushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- AAnastasiiaLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoNice place for a casual dinner. Good food nice service and cute place.More infoBen ParisPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.4
- JJaredAtlanta •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 20, 2025Birthday dinner was amazing, we had wine, duck, steak and a great mealMore infoThe GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.5
- LlynnVIPSouthwest Florida •35 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 13, 2025Visitors. From the greeting when we arrived till we received the check our experience was outstanding. Would highly recommend this eatery!More infoElephant & Castle - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.5
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Downtown Seattle offers a unique culinary experience. Here, you’ll find access to fresh, diverse, and delicious food. A trip to the local market may culminate in an unparalleled seafood odyssey. If you prefer to sample the local chef-made offerings, you can find some of the best clam and salmon chowders in the country (sorry New England). While downtown, you should also take advantage of one of the most developed coffee scenes in America. In that same vein, Seattle’s craft beer offerings are also impressive. Washington State is also home to impressive produce. Local apples and cherries are a true delicacy. in addition to traditional American dishes and international cuisine, but you would be remiss not to sample the plentiful options for authentic Asian dishes, Polynesian fare, and authentic African cuisine.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Downtown Seattle include Fairmont Olympic Special Events, Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle and Shuckers
Child friendly restaurants in Downtown Seattle include Buca di Beppo - Seattle WA, Lola Seattle and The George
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