Food guides for Washington State

Rate the Best Teriyaki in Seattle: A Tasting Method

A method to rate the best teriyaki in Seattle: what to judge in the chicken, the sauce and the rice, a short history and how to build a list of your own.

Where to eat in Bellingham and Fairhaven, Washington (2026)

Bellingham pairs a college-town food scene with farm country on its doorstep. How the Saturday market works, what Fairhaven offers and how to plan around the seasons.

Best Ramen in Seattle: Bowls for a Rainy Day

A guide to the best ramen in Seattle: Capitol Hill shops, tonkotsu and miso broths, how pho fits a rainy day, and how to order a bowl without delay.

Best Seafood in Seattle: Oysters, Salmon and Chowder

A guide to the best seafood in Seattle: where the oyster bars sit, how to order salmon, which waterfront spots guides name and what to know before chowder.

Capitol Hill Seattle Restaurants and Pioneer Square

A guide to Capitol Hill Seattle restaurants and Pioneer Square dining: ramen and cocktails uphill, pasta and history downtown, brunch, patios and dates.

Date Night Restaurants in Seattle: How to Choose

How to choose date night restaurants in Seattle: restaurants with a view, small plates and quiet rooms, plus how to book and what to ask when you call.

Family Friendly Restaurants in Seattle: Eating With Kids

A guide to family friendly restaurants in Seattle: waterfront fish and chips, pizza with a show, play areas, patios and how to eat out with children.

Food Allergies in Seattle: Salmon, Crab and Teriyaki

Food allergies in Seattle meet Dungeness crab, fish and teriyaki. Learn what these Pacific Northwest dishes are made from, what to ask and how to keep notes.

Pike Place Market in Seattle: where to eat and how to visit (2026)

Pike Place Market is a working farmers market and a tourist landmark at once. How to eat well there, when to go to beat the crowds, and how to find the quieter corners.

Eating in Seattle's Chinatown-International District: a food guide

The Chinatown-International District is Seattle's home for dim sum, Japanese and Vietnamese food and Asian groceries. How to walk it, what to order and how to plan around hours.

Seattle Markets Beyond Pike Place: A Guide

Seattle markets beyond Pike Place: the University District, Ballard and West Seattle farmers markets, what each sells and how to plan a morning of tasting.

Seattle farmers markets by neighborhood and day of the week

Seattle has farmers markets nearly every day in season. A plan by day and neighborhood, how to shop and eat at them, and what to check before you go.

Seattle food halls: Uwajimaya, the Armory and what to check first

Two Seattle food halls that local guides name: Uwajimaya Food Hall in the International District and the Armory at Seattle Center, plus why you should check before you go.

Best neighborhoods for food in Seattle: Ballard to Capitol Hill (2026)

Seattle is a city of neighborhoods, and the food changes block by block. A guide to what each of the best-known areas does well and how to spend an evening in each.

Seattle Holiday Markets: Pike Place and Seattle Center

A guide to Seattle holiday markets: the Christmas market at Seattle Center, Magic in the Market at Pike Place, Winterfest and winter food to warm a rainy day.

Where to eat in Spokane: Kendall Yards, the Perry District and markets

Spokane's food scene runs along the river and through a few walkable neighborhoods. A guide to Kendall Yards, the Perry District, the farmers markets and how to plan a visit.

Where to eat in Tacoma: Proctor, Ruston Way and farmers markets

Tacoma sits on Commencement Bay, with a harbor waterfront, a neighborhood main street in Proctor and a week of farmers markets. A practical guide to planning a day of eating.

Food Worth a Drive in Washington State: Farms and Coast

A guide to food worth a drive in Washington State: the Skagit Valley, the Olympic Peninsula loop, Yakima Valley taco trails and Bavarian dinners in Leavenworth.