Seattle has so many great restaurants and has almost any kind of food once can imagine or crave. Because of it’s unique location on the Pacific Rim, Seattle’s food choices have been influenced by many Asian and European countries.
Here is a list of my favorite restaurants, starting with my Number One favorite restaurant/bar/nightclub/hang-out/museum/clubhouse: CAFE RACER!
First, let me say disclose that Jodavid and I curate a museum at Cafe Racer called the Official Bad Art Museum of Art. However, we would like it anyway, as the food’s good and we love the ambiance and friendly vibe. Kurt makes a killer Corned Beef Hash on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and the burgers are good any day of the week. They also have something called the Wonder Weiner with a hotdog and cream cheese. Mmmm Good!
Thai Sandwiches (Ban Mai)
Best restaurant is Seattle Deli for their barbequed pork sandwiches. They have cilantro, a special butter, carrots, all on a crusty French baguette.
Best Fancy Restaurant
It may seem like a splurge, but there really is a way to eat at Canlis without blowing the entire contents of your wallet. It’s called the lounge, and it is one of the most underrated dining destinations in Seattle, at least for the younger set. Sure, you could spend $115 on the current tasting menu, but if you take a seat in one of the lounge’s comfy padded booths, you not only get the same (albeit a bit obstructed) view as dining room guests, you get a much less expensive bar menu to order from.
For less than $20, you can choose from an array of different dishes, such as the smoked king salmon with yogurt, lobster coral (roe), and sorrel ($8); Moroccan-spiced lamb sliders with pickles and truffle fries ($14); and teriyaki tenderloin with scallions and gomashio ($10). Canlis also boasts one of the best cocktail programs in town, so order one of the many specialty drinks, enjoy your small plates, and sit back while Walt plays from his extensive and surprisingly current songbook that ranges from Elton John to the Foo Fighters. Canlis, 2576 Aurora Ave. N., 283-3313.
