Seattle's Best Restaurants
It is generally an unconscious inclination to conduct a post-mortem of one's experience after dining at a restaurant. The facts on which we base our evaluations usually conform to a certain fixed set of requirements, common to all restaurants. If a particular restaurant is found to be lacking in these criteria it is considered to be in wanting of certain essential details that would otherwise make it a worthwhile place to patronize. Seattle is a vast area, thus, narrowing the search down to the best restaurants in the city is a rather tedious process. For this purpose, the restaurants featured in this article are judged on a set of criteria that is non discriminatory to any particular restaurant. The variety of food available and the corresponding price range is probably one of the most pertinent factors when judging any restaurant. Value for money is mandatory, especially in such times of economic strife. Add to that, is cleanliness, dining space and options (smoking/non smoking), ambience, taste, service and locality. Any restaurant that meets these benchmarks would without a doubt be considered amongst the best.
Ever had an urge to dine in pure country style? Zagat's Guide placed The Herbfarm amongst America's top 10 restaurants. A country ambience, oozing with class and charm, this restaurant is a true dining experience. Offering affordable thematic 9 course meals prepared under the supervision of the former sous chef of the White House, unbeatable options in wines, all yielded from produce of their own gardens and surrounding farms, an outdoor hosted garden tour before dinner time, special tables for single travelers and couples, and an in-house guitarist, The Herbfarm has it all.
Craving Italian food? Cafe Juanita by far is the best place to enjoy a scrumptious Northern Italian meal. Their meticulous service is topped by their conviction that nutritious organic food can also be delicious. With a wine list parallel to some of the best restaurants in the USA, mouthwatering preparations of meats and seafood, and an array of unbeatable deserts, Cafe Juanita would satisfy anyone's craving for a satisfying Italian meal. Buca di Beppo is another restaurant like Cafe Juanita, offering an unparalleled Italian dining experience.
A fusion of cultures is what the Wild Ginger is all about. The largest spread of pan-Asian cuisine from Malaysia, Vietnam, China and Indonesia, the seafood, grilled meats, and wines will tantalize even the most skeptic eater's taste buds. Tucked under its belt are a number of accolades that merit this restaurant's standing as the most popular restaurant in the Pacific Northwest Region. Similar restaurants are Chinoise Cafe, and Typhoon.
Interested in scrumptious seafood with an unbeatable view overlooking the gorgeous sea? The place to be is Salty's on Alkie Beach - probably one of the best for seafood and steak. With live music, Happy Hour, private dining options, affordable prices and spot on service Salty's is considered one of the best of its kind. The Ponti, the Seastar Restaurant, the Fish Club, Coldwater Bar and Grill, and the Oceanaire Seafood Room can also be considered in the same league.
The Beach Cafe offers customers a warm cozy dining experience. With a renowned chef who is not Seattle's Best Restaurants afraid to experiment with traditional dishes, this restaurant is guaranteed to give anyone a culinary experience they will never forget. Added to this unbeatable repertoire is an award winning wine list and local brews that caters to anyone's taste buds. Some of the best German cuisine could be found at Szmania's Restaurant. With a family friendly atmosphere this restaurant offers its diners a mixture of both traditional and original German cuisine, while the Brasserie Margaux offers its diners a relaxed dining experience with a tinge of France, if that is their craving. These are but a few of the many restaurants offering tantalizing and delectable dishes in Seattle. Earlier, one might have thought that The Seattle Times restaurant critic Nancy Leson was biased and exaggerating her assessment of Seattle's culinary endeavors when she wrote that the food scene in the city is "tenacious, inviting, and full of talent". She could not be more accurate in her review.
