Spinasse in Capitol Hill is one of the best fork-up-your-money Italian restaurants in Seattle.

Bateau in Capitol Hill is the most unique steakhouse in Seattle - if not the entire West Coast.

Bisato is an outstanding upscale Italian restaurant in Pioneer Square where the a la carte options are way better than the tasting menu.

Junebaby is the first restaurant in Seattle to serve upscale Southern food - the good news is that it delivers.

Aqua is a Downtown waterfront seafood restaurant that’s perfect for impressing people who need to be impressed.

Willmott’s Ghost is a modern Italian spot in South Lake Union that works well for a business lunch.

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.

Grappa is a Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in Queen Anne that serves seafood and pasta.

Duke’s Seafood & Chowder is a Seattle seafood institution in Green Lake.

Kin Dee is a great Thai restaurant on Capitol Hill.

By Tae is a Japanese sushi spot on Capitol Hill that serves a handroll tasting menu.