Connected to the University Inn on the fringe of the University of Washington campus, this cafe features fare and decor that reflect collegiate culture. For breakfast, order pancakes, French toast or waffles and take a trip to the topping bar. Dinner entrees show imagination, with offerings including slow-roasted duck with tasty port sauce and crab cakes with aioli for dipping.
We are not authentic, we are uniquely Cactus. We don't try to be authentic—we create food using the flavors and textures of many places, often interpreting them in ways that will offer you a new experience. We have created over 3,000 unique menu items over the years and continue to innovate with four seasonal menus per year, so you will always find something new when you visit.
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As you enter this seafood restaurant, you walk onto a suspended bridge with iron railings. Starfish, crayfish and other marine life swim up to greet you. Lights dot the high ceiling for a starry quality. Blown glass hangs delicately from the ceiling to complement the warm, upscale Polynesian-style surroundings. Seafood specialties include Opah (a Hawaiian fish also known as Moonfish), served with a papaya, mango and pepper salsa, and apple-wood-grilled Hebi (Spearfish). More standard dishes include Ellensburg Lamb and New York Steak. The view of downtown Seattle is hard to beat.
Renowned in the Seattle area and beyond, this vegetarian restaurant has kept its neighborhood feel. The interior is contemporary and uncluttered. Dark floors, light wood tables and chairs, big windows and fresh flowers make Cafe Flora a calming spot. Patrons include upwardly mobile and well-established residents from the surrounding neighborhoods. Gourmet tacos, fajitas and Wild Mushroom Curry Pasta grace the always innovative menu. Start with an artful salad then try a heartier main dish. The weekend brunch is superb.
Located in downtown Seattle's Palladian Hotel, Shaker + Spear is an all-day dining destination celebrating Pacific Northwest seasonality and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. The seafood-forward menu features fresh oysters, balanced crudos, and market-driven dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pair your meal with a curated, food-friendly wine selection or expertly crafted cocktails, from classic spirit-forward favorites to lighter, aromatic sips. With attentive service and an intimate, polished atmosphere, Shaker + Spear offers a welcoming experience for everything from a quick midday meal to a relaxed evening out.
FOB Poke Bar aims to provide the greater Seattle area with the healthier lifestyle that everybody aims for. Whether it be carb or carb free, protein or protein free, we have it all. We can assure you our ingredients are as fresh as they can get. Start your Poke bowl off with either daily fresh washed lettuce greens or fresh, never left overnight, choices of steamed rice. Then build the heart of your bowl: the protein! Pick from daily fresh cut salmon and tuna to fresh cold shrimp. Then choose your choice of sauce, from our signature Hawaiian shoyu based FOB Sauce to our homemade Wasabi Aioli. And lastly, choose your toppings from our topping bar, which includes more than ten toppings, ranging from Japanese Edamame to our homemade Zesty Mango Sauce. The choices are endless! So come and make a bowl with us!
Seattle’s iconic chowder destination with two locations located in Pike Place Market and the 4th floor of Pacific Place. Our local ingredients, from sustainable seafood to market-fresh produce, create award-winning flavors that have earned national acclaim—including 17 First-Place wins in top chowder competitions and Yelp’s “Most Popular Dish in America”. Our Pacific Place location offers an expanded menu that includes crispy fish n’ chips, golden deep fried prawns, our famous Chowder Fries, and a daily happy hour. Handcrafted in small batches daily, every dish celebrates the bold, savory flavors of the Pacific Northwest, making every bite worth coming back for.
Located in the Pike Place Market, this restaurant overlooks Elliott Bay. Freshly renovated, Matt's is now noticeably more roomy. Many who remember this quaint little spot in the market will be pleasantly surprised to see the new, beautiful, spacious alternative. Although the restaurant has structurally undergone major renovations, you can expect the same old welcoming service and classically delicious seafood. The dinner menu changes seasonally, but you will likely find interesting and flavorful seafood dishes like geoduck with seasonal accompaniments, fried duck egg salad and seafood stew.
