It's a good idea to call Paseo first if you're planning a lunch there. They make food until they run out, which can happen very early on a Saturday. "Do you still have pork?" you ask. "Yeah, for now," the guy who answers the phone replies, before hanging up on you to deal with the line... More >>

Fremont—the Fremont worth saving—survives and prospers as long as Brad Inserra is behind the stove at the Swingside. Inserra loves sautés, braises, and fricassees, often robed in dense, spice-scented tomato sauces. He loves piling nuggets of fresh seafood atop swirls of pasta,... More >>

Wine snobs be damned: Brouwer’s, with its 50 taps and 200 bottles (not to mention the 40 scotches) proves that beer-and-food pairing can be an elevated pursuit. A hearty Lost Coast accents the rib eye and Belgian fries, the Piraat matches up with a robust Gruyère and ham sandwich,... More >>

Chiso does that one thing that most sushi bars seem to find most daunting: it excels at the basics: perfectly cooked rice, perfectly sliced fish, an evenly wrapped strip of nori and perfect, cloudy bowls of miso soup. From there, the kitchen branches out into more complex presentations. The... More >>

If this quirky restaurant were a movie, it'd be called a cult classic. First you have to find it (tucked into a condo complex, with no sign). Next, you have to get a table (no reservations are taken). Then you must submit—completely—to the will of the owners. Now, if you're not afraid... More >>

Everything about Art of the Table is refreshingly unpremeditated. Chef Dustin Ronspies originally set up shop as a caterer in 2007 and started serving food a few days a week to lure potential clients. Passionate word-of-mouth turned his unlikely location—practically an underground... More >>

When the kids are tired, grumpy, and hungry, you need food fast. But fast food is awful. The solution? Tasty sushi on a conveyor belt. If the sweet inari sushi, delicious tamago, or rich California rolls don't pacify the kids, the anime film loops projected on the wall will. Cream puffs or mochi... More >>

Set in one of the industrial-bland buildings that have "ruined" Fremont, Blue Moon Burgers nevertheless has earned much free love for its onion rings, with a papery crust a tempura chef would envy, and the Painted Hills beef (hormone and antibiotic free) in its burgers. For the truly... More >>

Ladro has achieved small-chain status, whatever you may think of that. People love their espresso—made from excellent, fairly traded organic Tony's Coffee beans—and desserts, such as berry pies and a superlative carrot cake, are all baked at their West Seattle outlet. More >>

Their ice cream is good but not great; the fun of Cold Stone is customizing your own bowlful with any of a few dozen "mix-ins": fruits, nuts, candy-bar pieces, and more, which they stir right into your scoop. My fallback when I'm feeling unimaginative: chocolate with cherry-pie filling. More >>

Avgolemono ("egg-and-lemon") soup is to Greek comfort cuisine what chicken broth is to American. Better than your average Greek restaurant at providing tangy, creamy goodness is Fremont stalwart Costas Opa. The restaurant is open for two square meals on weekdays, and three on weekends,... More >>

Parking is always tight in Fremont, one reason why you'll encounter so many bikes locked outside this friendly neighborhood favorite. (Also: dogs leashed to the railings.) In summer, there's dining outside. Indoors, all year long, the large open space is filled with benches and wooden tables.... More >>

Why do people descend in droves on The Dish, a modest cafe situated in the nondescript zone between Ballard and Fremont? Because the ingredients are top quality, everything's served in healthy portions, the coffee never stops flowing, and the mismatched furnishings are weirdly comforting.... More >>

A fine Fremont neighborhood dive, with cheap drinks and occasional live music, along with Karaoke Mondays. The Sunday happy “hour,” by the way, lasts all day. More >>

At this glitzy Fremont nightspot, the margaritas (tart, hand-shaken, and generous) are worthy of their popularity, but service and food might not meet expectations. Best bets are grilled steak tacos or the salmon glazed with tamarind and served with sauteed greens. Come for the drinks (and... More >>

If you think hearty organic breads, sandwiches, and soups when you think of the Essential Baking Company Café, it's time to expand your ideas to include decadent desserts. The tartlets are grand: Fresh fruit toppings—whether seasonal berries or apple or pear—fabulous custard,... More >>