Seattle Weekly - 2009 Dining Guide

A Feast at Every Price Point

Even amid a recession, Seattle is eating out. There are empty rooms around the city, as well as layoffs and closures; there are also grand openings and hourlong waits for tables. For many of us, dining out remains both a priority and a great pleasure. That’s partly because we are living in a halcyon age. The Puget Sound is seeing more, and better trained, chefs using amazing ingredients with greater creativity and precision. The Dow hasn’t yet diminished this surge.

That stated, no one plans a meal out without considering the size of the check. This year, we divided up our 50 favorite restaurants (plus others worth mentioning) by the price of a meal there—roughly a dish and a drink for the cheap eats, and at the pricier ones, an entree, a shared appetizer or dessert, and a glass of wine. Eat well, drink well, and just as important for your future happiness, tip well.
-- Jonathan Kauffman