1. Comfort Food For Your Soul
Lot No. 3
460 106th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 440-0025
Yelp: 4 Stars; 488 Reviews.
Boasting a menu full of American classics, each with a unique twist, Lot No. 3 is one of the best places in Washington to cure hunger pangs.
A few of the local favorites here include the chicken & waffles, the brats served on pretzel bread, and their gourmet grilled cheese. Just make sure you don’t leave without trying the very unique spiced jar cake.
2. Add A Little Spice To Your Life
Paseo
4225 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 545-7440
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 3675 Reviews.
Specializing in bringing an authentic taste of the Caribbean to Seattle, Paseo has some of the finest sandwiches around. With their deliciously marinated meats leading the charge, you can’t go wrong with their Caribbean Roast sandwich or the Pulled Pork Cuban.
3. Wisconsinites Must Eat Like Kings
Wisconsinburger
916 S Hatch Rd
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 241-3083
Yelp: 4 Stars; 78 Reviews.
Focused on feeding customers meals made from the freshest ingredients around, Wisconsinburger brings unique food from the Badger State directly to your plate.
Offering up plenty of Wisconsin classics like buttery burgers, cheese curds, and bacon jam, a stop here is definitely worth the calories.
4. You’ll Want To Explore This Frontier
Frontier Public House
4909 NE Hazel Dell Ave
Vancouver, WA 98663
360) 989-5948
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 31 Reviews.
A bar with great food, the cool atmosphere at the Frontier Public House will keep you coming back. With a friendly staff, talented bartenders, and dishes like their Salmon BLT and Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños coming out of this kitchen, this place is sure to become an instant favorite.
5. A New Twist On American Cuisine
Marrow
2717 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 267-5299
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 189 Reviews.
One trip to Marrow and it’s a sure thing you’ll soon be back for more. With a seasonal menu and outstandingly innovative dishes, this place has no problem making sure that every trip you take here will be a memorable experience.
While the menu does change quite a bit, a few of the past favorites include Thai braised pork shank, crab benedict, and seared scallops with saffron risotto. Plus, you can’t go wrong with an appetizer of potato doughnuts to start your meal.
6. It’s Hard To Top A Slice Of These Pies
The Flying Goat
3318 W Northwest Blvd
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 327-8277
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 246 Reviews.
Gastropub meets pizzeria, The Flying Goat perfectly combines two of life’s greater things…pizza and beer. They’ve got tons of unique pizzas like the “Kiernan”, which is topped with Italian sausage, arugula, heavy cream, and a medium egg.
Need something to wash it down? They’ve got plenty of beers on tap. Of course, the best way to get the full beer tasting experience is to try a sample flight first.
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7. If It’s Brewed, They’ve Got It
Brewed
603 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 597-3386
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 85 Reviews.
Whether you’re looking to drink booze or sip coffee, this casual hang-out will quickly become your go-to place to chill in Vancouver. Brewed has plenty of comfortable seating, making this the perfect place to study for your next test or share a conversation with friends.
The food here is all delicious, built around delivering great lunch items like sandwiches and salads. It’s a sure thing you’ll love this place, but don’t take my word for it…try it for yourself!
8. Treat Yourself To Something Fancy
Wild Sage Bistro
916 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 456-7575
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 180 Reviews.
Home to a kitchen that delivers food equal parts beautiful and delicious, this fancy Spokane restaurant will give you an experience you won’t soon forget.
To give you an idea of what they’re offering, a couple popular dishes include a stuffed chicken breast and a salmon dish topped with fresh Dungeness crab. Whatever you end up ordering, you won’t be disappointed.
9. Fresh Seafood, Emphasis On The Fresh
Pacific Grill
1502 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 627-3535
Yelp: 4 Stars; 328 Reviews.
If you’re in the mood to eat the best type of cuisine Washington has the offer, Pacific Grill is the place for you. A menu jam-packed with tons of fresh seafood options, they’ve also got a great happy hour making this the perfect place to feast after a long day of work. Not a big seafood fan? Creative dishes like their “meat candy” and their blue cheese tater tots will fill you up.
10. Korean Food With A Zing
BlueStone
1631 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 726-0141
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 21 Reviews.
Few places on the West Coast will bring you finer Asian cuisine than BlueStone. While they’ve got a menu full of classic dishes, their bowls are the best, packed full with tons of meat and veggies. Next time you’re craving Korean food, there’s no better place to punch into the GPS.
11. Allow Me To Introduce Your Nue Favorite Place To Dine
Nue
1519 14th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 257-0312
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 52 Reviews.
While this place specializes in bringing patrons great craft beer, they’ve also got some of the most unique flavors around. Many of their dishes are one-of-a-kind, like the very popular “Bunny chow” and their goat curry.
One thing’s for sure, one stop here will have you recommending this place to everyone you know.
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12. Whiskey At Its Finest
Radiator Whiskey
94 Pike St
Ste 30
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 467-4268
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 394 Reviews.
If you’re a whiskey lover like me, Radiator Whiskey is the perfect place in the Evergreen State to wet your whistle. Hand selecting only the finest of spirits, they’ve got a long list of whiskies, scotches, bourbons, and ryes, as well as a helpful bar staff to help you pick the right cocktail.
They’ve also got plenty of gourmet food including options like smoked pig head and pork shank. You might need to make reservations, but this place is worth the wait.
13. You’ll Want More Than A Morsel Of This Food
Morsel and Bean
5905 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 457-5735
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 84 Reviews.
This humble café will change the way you look at breakfast, crafting some of the tastiest breakfast sandwiches around. No two sandwiches are alike here, as customers first pick their biscuit and then pick their stuffing from a cool list of combinations including things like the prosciutto and manchego driven “Spanish Fly” and the goat cheese, tomato jam, and cucumber topped “Goat.” After one bite, you’ll understand why this place is worth waking up for.
14. Classic Mexican Food With A Big Taste
Trino’s Mexican Restaurant
1918 N Main St
Oroville, WA 98844
(509) 476-9151
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 6 Reviews.
Next time you find yourself looking for a great meal in Oroville, Trino’s is calling your name. Offering up all of the Mexican favorites you’d expect, from start to finish your trip here will be worth writing home about.
You’ll love the very unique cabbage salsa (which can usually be purchased to-go) and their margaritas are so tasty it’s hard to stop at just one. A trip to Trino’s is always a win in my book.
15. This Is Not Just Some Random Bar
Some Random Bar
2604 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 745-2185
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 210 Reviews.
Vibrant and fun, Some Random Bar is everything you want during a night-out with friends. They’ve got a great happy hour and good drinks, along with plenty of shareable dishes like their ever-popular crab nachos and the pork belly sliders.
If you’re looking for a good time and a good meal, Some Random Bar is always a top option in this city.
What’s your go-to for great grub in Washington? Tell us in the comments below!