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- WWesVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat views and great food. The spicy clam dip is a must have and the oysters are really freshMore infoWestwardPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Wallingford•4.3
- SSarahSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoDelicious food and the staff were helpful and attentive.More infoLola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown•4.7
- AAmyNew York City •17 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe live in NY and make it a priority to visit the Pink Door when in Seattle. The food is absolutely delicious and always consistent. Book reservations early as it can be difficult to get a table.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- JJohnVancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoSpinasse focuses on northern Italian cuisine of the Piedmont region of Italy, think between Milan and the French border. The flavors were fresh, rich and creatively presented. It is on the pricey side, but perfect for our special occasion. I highly recommend it.More infoSpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
- JjessicaVIPChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 21, 2025Great food and good service, nice aesthetic overallMore infoToulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne•4.6
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Discover Laurelhurst
Laurelhurst is the perfect location to eat the freshest seafood pulled from the Pacific each day. In addition, the farmlands in eastern Washington provide exceptional local produce for the restaurants to build their menus around. If you are looking for classic Italian and some of the best pizza around, Laurelhurst offers some highly rated restaurants. Located close to the university, the eateries in Laurelhurst cater to the hungry college crowd with huge portions of chicken, delicious Mexican or Thai, offering delicious flavors and prices that fit in a student's budget. If you are looking for a more elegant dining experience, you can head to one of the town's classic steakhouses.
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