I'm going to the Seattle area for a conference soon with two coworkers, and I've been tasked with finding restaurant ideas! We will actually be staying in Redmond, but we're open to going into the city for food. Cost-wise, I'd say not craaaazy expensive, but moderately nice would be ideal.
Any suggestions? 
pear / 1696 posts
OH my gosh, I have too many recommendations! The town of Bellevue is closer to Redmond then downtown Seattle. And there are quite a few restaurants that have locations in both Seattle and Bellevue. For Bellevue I would try Purple, Din Tai Fung or Black Bottle. If you would rather go into Seattle I'd recommend Sitka & Spruce or Spinasse (these are both in the Capitol Hill neighborhood but very close to downtown seattle).
If you have any other guidance on what type of food you're looking for I can give you more tips.
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
Redmond to Seattle is a good 30 minute drive in little/ no traffic. More in traffic. Just want to make sure you knew.
What types of food do you like? Steak? Italian? Seafood? Etc.
Oh, restaurant with a view?
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
I agree with @lady grey: that Bellevue is closer. If you are planning on sightseeing in Seattle then I can see why you would go into Seattle. BTW, traffic can be a big pain at rush hour.
pomelo / 5257 posts
@lady grey: @bluestriped bee: Thank you, that is good to know about Bellevue. I've never been to Seattle so I don't know too much about the geography! We'll be arriving around 6PM so the first night maybe we will drive up into the city for dinner and then over to Redmond. But after that we'll probably want to stick closer to our hotel (we're there for three nights). We will have a rental car, though.
I would love somewhere with a view! I also think Italian, American, French, etc. would be most universally pleasing. My one coworker doesn't really like "spicy" food (unfortunately because I love it, haha)
cantaloupe / 6869 posts
Yes! My favorite places to eat in Seattle were Steelhead Diner and Local 360. SOOO delicious. I'm drooling just thinking about the food.
pomelo / 5228 posts
Seattle has the best food, worth the drive from Redmond Redmond has great Indian though.
coconut / 8430 posts
I would recommend seafood. Bin on the Lake in Kirkland has a great view of the water (if its clear) but is a bit pricey. There is a more casual restaurant Beach Cafe next door but is not *quite* as good, but way cheaper.
http://www.thewoodmark.com/bin-on-the-lake
http://www.thewoodmark.com/beachcafe/
There's also Beach House Bar & Grill, also at Kirkland waterfront. Parking sucks... you'll probably need to find street parking. I liked the food when I went!
http://beachhouserestaurants.com/
In Bellevue, Daniel's Broiler has a great view (up high in the Hyatt Regency), but is a pricey steak restaurant.
http://www.schwartzbros.com/daniels-broiler/daniels-bellevue/
Tropea in Redmond is good. I went there years & years ago, but I remember it was yummy!
I've also heard Tipsy Cow Burgers are amazing, but I've never been myself.
pomelo / 5257 posts
@MrsKoala: @Mrs.Someone: @sunny: thank you ladies, I appreciate it! I'll be checking all of these out I've never been to the PNW before, so I'm actually looking forward to this work trip!
pomelo / 5228 posts
@MrsSCB: Ballard (NW Seattle) is a Mecca for awesome restaurants. Check out La Carta de Oaxaca, and go to Hot Cakes for dessert.
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
Pike Place Chowder has THE best clam chowder - ever!!
Ivar's has great happy hour specials. I've never been to their brunch, but heard it's pretty awesome.
pomelo / 5257 posts
@MrsKoala: we ended up going to Local 360 and it was SO good! Thanks for the recommendation!
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