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1. RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle
4.7
Exceptional(2727)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Fremont
Booked 44 times today
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits is a full service restaurant and bar located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We’re open daily; serving dinner from 4pm to 10pm daily with a last seating 9pm. Happy hour daily from 4pm to 5:30pm.Our menu centers around globally sourced seafood from well managed fisheries; with offerings of local Northwest familiars like crab, oysters and mussels, to more tropical fish like Kona Kampachi or Hawaiian Ono, and East Coast staples like Striped Bass. Our preparations emphasize fresh ingredients that arrive daily, and pronounced flavors from around the world.Our urban-industrial two-story ‘fishing lodge’ was built with local and reclaimed resources by Dovetail Construction and Marian Built. Our tables were crafted from bark-beetle pine, and we even found a home for our favorite re-purposed farm equipment! Our space includes the main dining area, a large modern patio and an upstairs loft and pri
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2. Duke's Seafood - Green Lake
4.7
Exceptional(1134)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Green Lake
Booked 15 times today
Duke's Seafood - Green Lake is a comfort food restaurant known for its 'yummy basics' like fish and chips, rockin rockfish tacos and award-winning chowder, all made with 100% sustainable wild seafood. The ambiance is described as 'old school' and 'great', while the service is consistently praised. Customers appreciate the friendly, unpretentious, and comfortable atmosphere, making it a favorite casual place.
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3. Sophon
4.8
Exceptional(179)
Price: Expensive
• Cambodian • Phinney Ridge
Booked 34 times today
From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented dishes, to the hand crafted local foraged cocktails, it is our goal to bring a homage of gratitude for Khmer cuisine to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Every dish is designed thoughtfully, by the owner, Karuna Long for you and your family to share. Our menu and preparations take emphasis on fresh local ingredients that arrive daily with pronounced flavors from all parts of Cambodia. Within the first year of opening, They have gathered accolades including but not limited to Best 20 new restaurants via Bon Appetite Mag and became a James Beard Semifinalist. Sophon is a full-service restaurant and bar located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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4. Betty
4.8
Exceptional(1474)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Queen Anne
Booked 24 times today
Nestled in upper Queen Anne, just a few blocks away from the iconic views of Kerry Park, sits Betty Restaurant. We are proud to have continued to be a Seattle neighborhood staple for over 12 years. Our menu is best defined as seasonally- driven, thoughtfully prepared comfort food. Betty is a gem and in some ways a throwback - to a time when the food and the guest were the most important part of the dining experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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5. The Hart and the Hunter - Seattle
4.4
Awesome(190)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 11 times today
Palihotel Seattle is home to The Hart and The Hunter, our laid-back Americana diner featuring elevated diner classics and easygoing cocktails. Established in Los Angeles in 2012, this family-friendly and cheerful Pike market adjacent neighborhood spot offers crave-worthy dishes such as Smoked Corn Beef Hash, Griddled Sandwiches, Pie à la Mode, Savory or Sweet Waffles and other delights! Cocktails range from seasonal specialties to the classics done right.
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6. 2120
4.7
Exceptional(1507)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 16 times today
2120 is a lively, independently owned and operated restaurant, located next to the famous Amazon Spheres.We're only a few blocks from the iconic Space Needle, and within a short walk of most of the area's major hotels.Our culinary team has put together a flavorful New American menu that changes seasonally. We use the freshest locally sourced ingredients from farms in and around our local countryside.We're also proud to feature a broad selection of local wines, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. We firmly believe that what grows together, goes together.​Our talented team behind the bar has designed an approachable, playful, and creative cocktail menu that ties in elements from the kitchen to the bar.
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7. Tilikum Place Cafe
4.9
Exceptional(2386)
Price: Moderate
• Northwest • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 31 times today
Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.
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8. Assaggio
4.7
Exceptional(4020)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 40 times today
Treat yourself with the sensational pleasures of fine Italian wine and food while marveling at the Michelangelo-inspired artwork.
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9. Revel
4.7
Exceptional(524)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • Fremont
Booked 17 times today
Revel is Korean-inspired, creative comfort food served in a hip, urban atmosphere. Chef-owners Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s are back to their original Fremont, Seattle address as of 2020.
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10. Jimmy's on Broadway
4.0
Excellent(303)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 2 times today
Located in the trendy Capitol Hill neighborhood, Jimmy's offers modern American cuisine, a hospitality spirited service staff, and an energetic atmosphere. Our bar focuses on local craft beer and NW wines with an extensive back bar selection. Jimmy's is open at 7am, 7 days a week, our all day menu features local ingredients and breakfast all day, and happy hour is celebrated 7-10pm Monday thru Friday. Private dining spaces are available for groups up to 120. A locals gathering place where visitors always feel welcomed, Jimmy's is Capitol Hill's best kept secret.

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Discover best comfort food restaurants in Ballard

Discover the essence of comfort food in the vibrant Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The dining scene here is eclectic, with restaurants offering a unique blend of cozy atmospheres and hearty, satisfying dishes that embody the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're in the mood for traditional American comfort food, seafood with a comforting twist, or farm-to-table freshness, Ballard's culinary offerings are sure to delight any palate. Each restaurant in this area emphasizes local, sustainable ingredients, ensuring that every meal is not only comforting but also conscientious. Perfect for family dining, intimate gatherings, or a casual meal with friends, Ballard’s dining establishments cater to all, providing friendly service and an inviting ambiance. Experience the warmth and authenticity of Ballard’s comfort food restaurants, where every dish tells a story of local flavor and dedication to quality.

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