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Restaurants
Green Conference Initiative: When eating out, look for restaurants that emphasize locally sourced ingredients and/or vegetarian/vegan meals. Locally sourced ingredients don't need to be trucked in thus reducing fuel use and resulting greenhouse gases. Animal farming uses more resources than plant-based foods. Feedstock for animals uses land and water that could be used for other crops and the animals produce waste that must be disposed of.

Sustainable Style Foundation Sea Food Restaurant list
Friends of Animals Seattle Vegan Restaurant Guide[]

Tip - use the free online reservation service OpenTable.com to check on table availability for 123 Seattle area restaurants.  The search can be refined by Seattle neighborhoods, cuisines, and by restaurants.  

Tip- to get an idea of relative locations of Seattle restaurants use the toEat.com restaurant mashup for Seattle: http://www.toeat.com/US/WA/Seattle Click on Seattle and then Zoom in on Seattle to see the restaurant location pins.

Tip- check out chow.com search results for an eclectic listing of food spots around Seattle.

Restaurants by Location
Near Seattle Sculpture Garden
Boat Street Café
Take a late afternoon stroll in the Seattle Sculpture Garden and follow it with a wonderful meal at the beautiful Boat Street Café, where chef-owner Renee Erickson creates imaginative delights. 

Downtown
Lola's - Tom Douglas Restaurant
Lola's - Downtown Mediterranean fare.  Another successful Tom Douglas restaurant and a great place for a beverage with friends

Ocean Aire Restaurant
Yes, it's a chain, but a fun splurge of fantastic seafood options.  Get 2 friends and order the seafood stack royal and share a bottle of Sancerre wine.

Black Bottle
[]Asian fusion yumminess served up at Seattle's best Gastro Pub.  Share the small plates, all $8-$9 dollars.

Pike Place Market
Maximiliens's French Bistro
Located in Pike Place Market, this is hands down the best sunset happy hour spot in the city.  But beware, it's small and popular with the locals

Jack's Fish Spot
In the heart of the Pike Place Market.  Saddle yourself up to the outdoor counter for some fish chowder and fish & chips.

Le Pichet French Bistro
Want a bowl of French onion soup, a side of Pate' and a great cup of coffee?  This is le spot!

Etta's - a Tom Douglas Restaurant
Located in the Pike Place Market.  Reserve a seat for a wonderful breakfast, before your stroll through the market booths.

The Pink Door
In tiny Post Alley in the Pike Place Market: Excellent "Italian-American" food and an outdoor deck with a breathtaking view of Elliott Bay.

Capitol Hill
La Spiga
Fantastic Italian dishes in a beautiful rustic room,  Reservations are good idea if you don't want to wait.

Il forno Pizzeria
1356 E Olive Way (@ Denny)
Take a walk up to Capitol Hill and indulge in some of the best pizza in town.

Baguette Box
Looking for a quick cheap lunch? Just a quick walk to lower Capitol Hill.
 
Barriers free restaurants
Maximilien - 81A Pike St (Pike Place Market)
206.682.7270
No barriers on main level - restroom is upstairs with wheelchairs accommodations in an adjoining building. 

Quinn's - 1001 E Pike St
206.325.7711

Spice Route - 2241 148thAve NE, Bellevue
425.643.4144

The Kingfish Café - 602 19thAve E
206.320.8757

  Trellis - 220 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland                
425.284.5900
Chef Brian Scheehser grows some of the menu's ingredients on a three-acre plot near this Kirkland restaurant. 

Artemis - 757 Bellevue Ave E
206.860.2752

Kurrent - 600 E Pine St
206.323.1923
 
The Local Vine - 2250 Second Ave
206.441.6000

More Vegetarian Options!

Vegetarian Bistro (International District) - 668 S King St
206.624.8899
Dim sum restaurant. Hours Mon, Wed-Thu, Sun 11am - 9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm

Monkey Tree Cafe (Vashon Island) - 17817 Washon Hwy SSW
206.463.4635
Seasonal hours - call ahead

Cafe Flora (Madison Valley) - 2901 E. Madison St
206.325.9100
Seasonal hours - call ahead

Sunlight Cafe (Roosevelt District) - 6403 Roosevelt Way NE
206.522.9060
Open 7 days a week from 7am - 9pm

Cyber Dogs (near Convention Center)
909 Pike St
206.405.DOGS
Open 7 days a week from 10am - midnight

  





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Travel (Seattle 2008 Attendees)

As a nearly annual traveler to Seattle, I can recommend these:

Cutter's Bayhouse -- on Western at the northern end of Pike Place Market.  Local and regional food, well prepared, lots of windows, excellent for sunset dining, watching the ferries come and go.  We always eat at Cutter's at least once and often twice on every visit; consistent friendly and knowledgable service and delicious food.

The Crumpet Shop -- I almost hate to mention it -- it's so small, but freshly made crumpets and a nice selection of brewed teas make this place very special.  Near Metsker's maps on 1st Street.

 Grand Central Bakery -- Pioneer District -- sandwiches and salads freshly prepared.

 Anna in Albuquerque

Posted by Anonymous at Feb 18, 2008 17:02 | Permalink

For a great local bakery with artisan and organic breads, fine pastries and desserts, try The Essential Baking Company Cafes in the Wallingford and Madison Valley neighborhoods. They serve awesome home-made soups, sandwiches and crepes. You can even pick up a loaf of bread or some pastries to go. Essential Baking is locally owned, committed to serving fresh and local ingredients whenever possible, and supports sustainable agriculture.

The Wallingford cafe is located at 1604 N 34th St (corner of Woodlawn & 34th). The Madison cafe is located at 2719 E Madison St (corner of Madison St and Martin Luther King Jr Way). They are both open 7 days a week.

Posted by Anonymous at Apr 19, 2008 20:41 | Permalink

For a great wine bar that also highlights organic and biodynamic wines in the menu - check out The Local Vine in Belltown. It serves fresh and local ingrededients. I'ts at 2520 2nd Ave (corner of 2nd and Vine) in Belltown. Open 7 days a week,

Posted by Anonymous at Apr 20, 2008 11:34 | Permalink

The Los Angeles Times published an article in its Travel section entitled "In Seattle, it's all about authentic dining" - April 27, 2008.

Posted by Anonymous at Apr 28, 2008 11:56 | Permalink
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