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- KKristinaVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined todayWe were quickly seated, the food was amazing, and great service! Would definitely recommend.More infoLola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown•4.7
- PPattiPortland / Oregon •1 review5.0Dined todayMy favorite place to eat in Seattle. Beautiful, quirky and lots of fun. Service and food are amazing. A true experience in dining!More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- KKristaPortland / Oregon •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe really enjoyed our birthday celebration. Great food, drinks in a beautiful setting we will be back.More infoSerafinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lake Union / Eastlake•4.6
- GGailSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoArrived from Idaho, Oregon and Bellingham to celebrate a 70th Birthday. Walked right in and sat down for our 5 o’clock reservation for 4. Delicious clam dip and chips starter. Ordered large sea scallops over creamed corn (delicious and just the right amount), seafood salad (also a perfect size, but a tad salty), Muscovy duck and braised short ribs. Both had an alternative sauce because the advertised sauce Dixie Bourguignon wasn’t ready yet and it was an excellent substitution (took some of each home). We received more of the wine we ordered as compensation for the inconvenience and both our server Tea H and the maitred were very apologetic and enjoyable to talk with. Birthday beignets with Bourbon ice cream and sauce (complimentary and plenty for all) and an order of vanilla bean cheese cake we shared also.Thanks for making the celebration so special .I’ve never had a bad time here, totally worth the cost.More infoToulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne•4.7
- SShelbyVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •10 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe always have the best time here! We come about once a month! Service is always amazing and the food is outstanding! Shoutout to Max for always taking great care of us!More infoUmi Sake HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown•4.7
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Discover U District / U Village
With the University of Washington's main campus in the heart of Seattle's U District, it is no surprise that there is a young, hip vibe to the entire neighborhood. On The Ave in the U District, eateries where you can decorate your pancakes and waffles at a toppings bar or enjoy tom yum to go often draw some of the largest crowds. The U Village is an outdoor mall east of U District that boasts a combination of funky, unique eateries and national chain restaurants. Specialty shops provide wood-fired pizzas, ginger beers, frozen yogurt topping bars, and delicate chocolates.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in U Village / U District include Piatti - Seattle, Portage Bay Cafe - University District and Portage Bay Cafe - On 65th
Restaurants with gluten-free options in U Village / U District are Mamma Melina, Portage Bay Cafe - On 65th and Portage Bay Cafe - University District
Bottomless brunch in U Village / U District is available at Portage Bay Cafe - University District, Piatti - Seattle and Portage Bay Cafe - On 65th
The most romantic restaurant in U Village / U District is Mamma Melina
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