[willystyle]

Hey guys, I'm heading down to Seattle this Saturday, so I'll need to check out a few restaurants while I'm there. I'm open to anything as long as it's good and affordable. By affordable, something like $10/head for lunch, and $20/head for dinner.

Thanks!

[Hot Karl]

http://www.baguettebox.com/ truffle fries are really good. if they have it, the pork belly sammich is highly recommended.

paseos
4225 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103, United States
(206) 545-7440‎
i've never been to paseos but it's supposed to be just as good as baguette box if not better. with more of a carribean theme

crab pot, it's on the docks. a few minutes walk from pike market. all about the seafeast. they just steam up a pile of seafood and dump it on your table and you proceed to mallet ftw.
http://www.pier57seattle.com/cptmenu.html

depending on how heavy you want lunch there are a few really nice bakeries.
http://www.lepanier.com/products.htm it's right by pike market and kick ass. a few blocks from the O.G. starbucks.

[jlo mein]

One on my hit list that I haven't tried yet is Alligator Soul (http://www.thealligatorsoul.com/) in Everett. Their menu looks great and reviews are positive, just have never found myself stopping in Everett. If you want to try some tasty (and relatively pricy) doughnuts, be sure to check out Top Pot (http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com/) in Seattle. They make more cake style doughnuts versus others, so you either love it or hate it.

http://www.baguettebox.com/ truffle fries are really good. if they have it, the pork belly sammich is highly recommended.


Truffle fries, pork belly with hoysin baguette, lemongrass steak baguette
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/jlomein/IMGP3425cut.jpg

Lemongrass steak baguette, braised red wine pork shoulder baguette
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/jlomein/IMGP3179.jpg


paseos
4225 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103, United States
(206) 545-7440‎
i've never been to paseos but it's supposed to be just as good as baguette box if not better. with more of a carribean theme


Marinated grilled chicken breast sandwich (so good I forgot to take a pic til it was half finished)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m204/jlomein/IMG_0064.jpg

ARGH!!! This thread makes me want to go on a Seattle sandwich escape!!!

[[jsx] sky]

Cheesecake factory

700 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 652-5400‎

[murd0c]

theres a place called worlds best chili or something like that. I saw it on diners, driveins and dives and it looks just awesome!!!

[murd0c]

http://mikeschiliparlor.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfCMw28qXAU

[willystyle]

^ WOW, that looks awesome.. I think I should check that out.. lol

[Obsideon]

Crab Pot has my vote! I went there for lunch and it was pretty good, some Super Smash Bros going on in there haha it's Hammer Time! Can't touch this (snow crab)!

I was planning to go Red Lobster for dinner later than evening but I was still 'feeling' that we had too much seafood so we went to Cheesecake Factory instead. There's also this Japanese style Uncle Willy's that you can try, I think it's called ToDai, but I haven't heard anything great from there so ... yeah you have been warned haha

[Hot Karl]

protip: when traveling it's not that hot of an idea to have a big ass serving of chili if you're gonna be hanging around seattle for a few hours after that and then driving home. especially if you're talking greasy something + chili slathered on top with a mound of melted cheese.

besides the HAHA i farted part of it which isn't that funny if it's constant gas in a car. you really don't want a case of the "i gotta shits" on the way home on the highway.

although i will go out of my way to mike's chili parlor next time i'm in town for the weekend.

obsideon: have you been to red lobster before? after crab pot, going to red lobster is like eating dicks. just too much butter and deep fried with lower quality seafood.

[winson604]

sky;6314362']Cheesecake factory

700 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 652-5400‎

Only if you want cheesecake as their food is pretty horrible. but that's just me

[aznrsx1979]

Whenever I go back down to Bellevue, I stop by either Malaysian Satay Hut or Dixie's BBQ.

[Ch28]

Only if you want cheesecake as their food is pretty horrible. but that's just me

I went there for dinner with my ex because it was on the other side of our hotel (Grand Hyatt) and we thought the food wasn't bad. It doesn't scream awesome but it wasn't horrible either.

[willystyle]

Only if you want cheesecake as their food is pretty horrible. but that's just me
You think Cheesecake Factory's food is horrible? I can name at least 5 chain restaurants here in the Lower Mainland that has MUCH crappier food.

Cheesecake Factory is pretty decent.

[Durrann1984]

Cheesecake is pretty good actually
portions are big and food is pretty good

i'd go back actually

[Durrann1984]

Elephant and Castle in downtown seattle
1415 5th Ave
Seattle

pretty decent pub food

[bcrdukes]

I'm going to have to agree with winson604. Cheesecake Factory is what an American stereotype lives up to be. Good value for the amount you pay with large portions. Granted, not everybodys palate is the same. The food isn't overly terrible, but it's one of those places in my checklist of "Do Not Want" as I find the portions to be alarmingly too large for my personal liking to the point where its noticeably quantity over quality. Having said that, their cheesecakes are about the only thing worth trying out but not something to cry over about if you didn't have some on your trip.

As for Red Lobster, again, I found that it did not live up to its hype. It's okay to go once just to say you've been to Red Lobster.

[Durrann1984]

theres a restaurant in seattle.. i forget whats it called but mario batali's dad owns it

[jlo mein]

theres a restaurant in seattle.. i forget whats it called but mario batali's dad owns it

Salumi (http://www.salumicuredmeats.com/). Unfortunately it's not open when the OP is going to be in Seattle (Salumi is open Tuesday-Friday 11am-4pm). It's not really a restaurant, more of a cured meat shop with sandwiches, but is a must eat place if it's open. Note that Baguette Box sells a Salumi baguette if you can't make it to Salumi itself.

[Durrann1984]

Salumi (http://www.salumicuredmeats.com/). Unfortunately it's not open when the OP is going to be in Seattle (Salumi is open Tuesday-Friday 11am-4pm). It's not really a restaurant, more of a cured meat shop with sandwiches, but is a must eat place if it's open. Note that Baguette Box sells a Salumi baguette if you can't make it to Salumi itself.

sweet thanks a lot man

too bad its not a restaurant haha
or else would love to try THE batali cuisines

[winson604]

I'm going to have to agree with winson604. Cheesecake Factory is what an American stereotype lives up to be. Good value for the amount you pay with large portions. Granted, not everybodys palate is the same. The food isn't overly terrible, but it's one of those places in my checklist of "Do Not Want" as I find the portions to be alarmingly too large for my personal liking to the point where its noticeably quantity over quality. Having said that, their cheesecakes are about the only thing worth trying out but not something to cry over about if you didn't have some on your trip.

As for Red Lobster, again, I found that it did not live up to its hype. It's okay to go once just to say you've been to Red Lobster.

Haha yea I finally tried Red Lobster for the first time when I went to Disney Land 2 years ago and it didn't live up to the hype. I remember always seeing their damn commercials as a kid and it looked so good. I mean it wasn't horrible but it wasn't dope either. But your rite now I can say I've had it.

willystyle - Yes I can name tons of chains or other places in Vancouver that are more horrible as well but Cheesecake Factory is still not good food by any means. But like anything else to each their own. Even if there was a restaurant where 8 out of 10 people think are gross there will still be 2 out of 10 that love it and go every day. In this case it seems most of you think Cheesecake is good and I'm one of the few that thinks it's gross.

[willystyle]

Haha yea I finally tried Red Lobster for the first time when I went to Disney Land 2 years ago and it didn't live up to the hype. I remember always seeing their damn commercials as a kid and it looked so good. I mean it wasn't horrible but it wasn't dope either. But your rite now I can say I've had it.

willystyle - Yes I can name tons of chains or other places in Vancouver that are more horrible as well but Cheesecake Factory is still not good food by any means. But like anything else to each their own. Even if there was a restaurant where 8 out of 10 people think are gross there will still be 2 out of 10 that love it and go every day. In this case it seems most of you think Cheesecake is good and I'm one of the few that thinks it's gross.
Well, I don't think it's good, but I don't think it's gross either.

I've been wanting to try Salumi in Seattle, unfortunately, their business hours are a little inconvenient, so I haven't had the chance to try it yet.

Has anyone tried it?

[Obsideon]

Cheesecake is pretty good actually
portions are big and food is pretty good

i'd go back actually

Almost every restaurant in the states serves larger portions than we're used to. Overweight Americans ftw!

[wasabisashimi]

grill cheese sandwich, ruben type of food for lunch, its on same street as pike market near the begining of market street. Right next to fish and chip place. I dont remember the place's name though. You sit around the kitchen on bar stool while they make your sandwich.

Also an Italian restaurant on roof top in front of pike market too. It has rooftop and indoor dining (very european). Live music or performance daily. Also one day of the week it has burlesque show. Food was great. Again, I don't remember the name cuz I stumbled upon it while talking to a group of partying MILFs.

[willystyle]

Almost every restaurant in the states serves larger portions than we're used to. Overweight Americans ftw!
Yeah I would have to agree to this. The portion size seems to get bigger the further u head towards Midwest into states like Texas.

I've been to a few Vietnamese restaurants in Cali where their Lemongrass Chicken on Rice comes in 3 huge pieces of Chicken sides. That's unheard of here.

Anyways, back on top, any others out there?

[Hot Karl]

Well, I don't think it's good, but I don't think it's gross either.

I've been wanting to try Salumi in Seattle, unfortunately, their business hours are a little inconvenient, so I haven't had the chance to try it yet.

Has anyone tried it?

i managed to get there about 30 minutes before closing a few years ago. they didn't have any hot food left and just hooked us up with a 'normal' cold cuts and cheese platter. because we were last ones in they also gave us just a ton of misc cold cuts. the extras lasted all weekend and made for great drunken munchies.

if i'm ever in town at the right time that's one of my definite must hits. i'd love to actually have their lunch. supposed to be a line up out the door every day.

[6793026]

cheesecake factor is not bad. the fact it was a chain restaurant, nice warm bread, and huge portion. keep in mind we are in USA and not skinny canada. their Luan salad is probably the best salad i've ever had (this is coming from a guy that doesn't eat salad)

[aznrsx1979]

Elephant and Castle in downtown seattle
1415 5th Ave
Seattle

pretty decent pub food

I agree, the food isn't too bad there. I had a company christmas party there years ago when I still worked in Bellevue.

[aznrsx1979]

Of the chain restaurants around Seattle, I'd have to rank them in the following:

1. Olive Garden
2. Cheesecake Factory
3. Red Lobster

There are plenty of other restaurants to try, but of the chains these aren't bad.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

how far are the sandwich place and the crab pot place? are they all in seattle downtown???

[!SG]

olive garden is ok. its like a decent pasta chain restaurant.

cheesecake factory has good godiva chocolate cheesecake

red lobster was a huge disappointment. their shrimp tastes funny.


Of the chain restaurants around Seattle, I'd have to rank them in the following:

1. Olive Garden
2. Cheesecake Factory
3. Red Lobster

There are plenty of other restaurants to try, but of the chains these aren't bad.

[Slif]

Baguette Box has two locations (http://www.baguettebox.com/) - they're not exactly in downtown, but they're not far and both locations are in really cool neighbourhoods that are ripe for exploring to walk off your meal

For dinner, I'm a huge fan of Serious Pie in downtown (http://www.tomdouglas.com/restaurants/serious-pie) - best pizza crust I've ever had

I was also recently at Quinn's Pub (http://quinnspubseattle.com/) in Capitol Hill - it's a gastropub that has a decently sized menu for different appetites - great great food all around

Matt's in the Market in Pike Place (http://www.mattsinthemarket.com/) is also very well-known for both the location and food. Get a seat upstairs and enjoy one of the best views in town with your lunch

stay the f*ck away from Cheesecake Factory...

[brokentelephone]

Quite close to the Pike Market is a place called Cafe Campagne (they have another restaurant upstairs called Campagne). Its a great French brasseries that I always love going to in Seattle.

[sean_wong]

Well, I don't think it's good, but I don't think it's gross either.

In an earlier post, you said it was decent and that you could easily name 5 establishments in Vancouver that are worse, yet, now you say you don't think it's good but don't think it's gross either?

Make up your fucking mind already.

[achiam]

I know its not top tier dining. But I actually think Cheesecake Factory is fucking awesome for the price!
Do not flame me until your stomach has voiced his/her opinion please.

[willystyle]

In an earlier post, you said it was decent and that you could easily name 5 establishments in Vancouver that are worse, yet, now you say you don't think it's good but don't think it's gross either?

Make up your fucking mind already.
That's what DECENT means, between GOOD and GROSS. Learn to read!