Salare is an American spot in Ravenna that works well for certain situations, but isn’t as good as its sister restaurant, Junebaby.

Maslow’s By Farestart is an American restaurant in South Lake Union that’s perfect for a business lunch.

Casco Antiguo is a great Mexican restaurant in South Lake Union.

Teinei is a Japanese restaurant in South Lake Union that serves good ramen and sushi.

Cinque Terre is an Italian restaurant in South Lake Union that serves pasta and excellent Neapolitan pizza.

Kati Vegan Thai is a great plant-based lunch or casual dinner option in South Lake Union.

Bounty Kitchen is an all-day brunch spot in South Lake Union.

Mala & Satay is a Vietnamese restaurant in South Lake Union that serves pho and the best banh mi in the neighborhood.

Suite 410 is an outstanding cocktail bar Downtown.

Bar Taglio is an Italian restaurant Downtown that specializes in Roman-style pizza by the slice.

Aburiya Bento House is a sushi restaurant in Belltown that specializes in seared nigiri.

Ben Paris is an all-day restaurant at the bottom of The State Hotel Downtown that serves American food.

Vinnie’s Raw Bar is a natural wine bar in Belltown that serves great seafood.

Rione XIII is a nice Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill that serves Roman-style pizza and pasta.

Staple & Fancy Mercantile is an Italian restaurant in Ballard that serves a $60 tasting menu option.

Serafina is a semi-upscale Italian restaurant in Eastlake.