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- EEllenSeattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoCrowded! But with reservation got seated immediately. Great menu, something for every one. Great service.More infoElephant & Castle - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.3
- SSarahDenver / Colorado •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI chose this restaurant simply because the description sounded interesting to me. We wanted to eat out for Thanksgiving and the more traditional places were either closed or closed to further reservations. There were some TG-ish options available, but we decided to go Asian for the meal. We had the Seven Elements soup (a Thai take on chicken noodle soup with a curry flavor and crunchy noodles on top) as the starter, the Green Curry Chicken, and the Assam Prawns. Everything was delicious! I was impressed that the last section of the shell had been removed from the prawn while leaving the tail in place. The restaurant sits on the corner of 3rd and Union, but the entrance is farther down 3rd Ave than I expected. Signage on the sidewalk or hanging above the sidewalk would be helpful. We found a parking lot about a half-block away; evening parking rate was $10.More infoWild Ginger Downtown SeattlePrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown•4.6
- DDarleneSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe went there for the first time on Thanksgiving and had a great experience. The food, service and atmosphere were just what we hoped for. This will be our go to place for special occasions in the future. Highly recommended.More infoThe Capital Grille - SeattlePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.8
- JJohnvipSeattle / Eastern Washington •169 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe Thanksgiving dinner at The George was a nice experience. Attentive service, although the bar seemed to be slow at getting a cocktail to our table. Some inconsistency with portion sizes - a huge bowl of (delicious) brussels sprouts but just a tiny serving of gravy? Would have liked some stuffing. However everything was tasty.More infoThe GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.4
- HHeatherSeattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic service! All around pleasing for kids and adults alike. Standard churrasco experience is fun, lively, and easy to manage for a large group. Sides were replenished as needed and staff was attentive and responsive. Great location downtown and perfect for families (easy parking options, felt special for the kids, etc). Highly recommend!More infoFogo de Chao - Seattle, WAPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown•4.3
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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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