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The Emerald City: Seattle and Puget Sound

Seattle is home to hundreds of outstanding restaurants, and many of them are very close to the Seattle Pacific campus. The restaurants on this list were chosen due to their proximity to Seattle Pacific University, their popularity, and because they reflect the variety of dining options in the Seattle area. They are listed by location. We hope you enjoy these recommendations.

Queen Anne
Lake Union
Fremont
Ballard
Seattle Waterfront
Magnolia
Ballard's Economical Dining Options

Queen Anne Area

5 Spot Restaurant*
(206) 285-7768
1502 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Fifties theme dining.

Jalisco's**
(206) 283-4242
122 1st Ave. N.
Authentic Mexican food.
Choy's Chinese Cuisine**
(206) 283-1598
601 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Dukes on Queen Anne**
(206) 283-4400
236 1st W.
Seafood, pasta, hamburgers with flair.
Perche 'No**
(206) 298-0230
621 1/2 Queen Anne N.
Authentic Italian home cooking.
Reservations recommended.


Noah's New York Bagels*
(206) 282-1688
2135 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Deli and sandwiches.

Pagliacci Pizza**
(206) 285-1232
552 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Italian. Casual dining.

Space Needle**
(206) 443-2100
Fresh Northwest cuisine and a free elevator ride up this Seattle landmark.
Reservations recommended.
Pasta Bella on Queen Anne*
(206) 284-9827
1530 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Italian.
Dinner reservations recommended.
Chutney's**
(206) 284-6799
519 1st Ave.
Indian cuisine.
Queen Anne Cafe*
(206) 285-2060
2121 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Casual dining.


Guadalajara Hacienda**
(206) 283-0788
1531 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Mexican.
   

*Located on upper Queen Anne Hill.
**Located on lower Queen Anne Hill in the Seattle Center area.

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Lake Union Area

Cucina! Cucina!
(206) 447-2782
901 Fairview Ave. N.
Featuring the "cutting edge" in Italian food.

T.G.I. Friday's
(206) 621-7290
1001 Fairview Ave. N.
Sandwiches, pasta, steak, seafood and salads.
Daniel's Broiler
(206) 621-8262
809 Fairview Ave N.
Excellent seafood and continental cuisine.
Duke's Lake Union Chowder House
(206) 382-9963
901 Fairview Ave N.
Chowder and seafood.
Chandler's Crabhouse
(206) 223-2722
901 Fairview Ave N.
Seafood.

Ivar's Salmon House
(206) 632-0767
401 NE Northlake Way
China Harbor
(206) 286-1688
2040 Westlake Ave. N.
Szechwan, Hunan and Shanghai cuisine.
Reservations required for groups.
Red Robin (University District)
(206) 323-0918
3272 Fuhrman Ave. E.
Gourmet hamburgers.

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Fremont

Still Life Cafe
(206) 547-9850
709 North 35th
Casual dining.
Costas Opa Greek Restaurant
(206) 633-4141
3400 Fremont Ave. N.
Seattle's premiere Greek restaurant.
Barlee's Family Pizza and Pasta
(206) 633-4545
3410 Fremont Ave. N.
Italian pizza and pasta.
Casual dining.
Ponti's Seafood Grill
(206) 284-3000
3014 3rd Ave. N.
Outstanding seafood.
Reservations needed.

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Ballard

Ray's Boathouse
(206) 789-3770
6049 Seaview NW
A classic seafood restaurant with a view of Puget Sound.
Dinner reservations required.

Yankee Diner
(206) 783-1964
5300 24th Ave. NW
Old fashioned homecooking.
Louie's Cuisine of China
(206) 782-8855
5100 15th Ave. NW
Fine Chinese dining.
Lombardi's
(206) 783-0055
2200 NW Market Street
Italian.
Reservations recommended on weekends.
Pasta Bella
(206) 789-4933
5909 15th Ave. NW
 

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Seattle Waterfront

Red Robin (Waterfront)
(206) 623-1942
Pier 55 1101 Alaskan Way
Gourmet hamburgers.

Ivar's Acres of Clams
(206) 624-6852
Pier 54 Alaskan Way
Reservations recommended.
Anthony's Pier 66 & Bell St. Diner
(206) 448-6688
2201 Alaskan Way
Seafood.
Reservations recommended.
Old Spaghetti Factory
(206) 441-7724
2801 Elliott Ave.
Spaghetti dinners in a vintage setting.

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Magnolia

Chinooks at Salmon Bay
(206) 283-4665
Fisherman's Terminal
1900 West Nickerson Street Suite 103
Overlooks Alaska fishing fleets.

Szamania's
(206) 284-7305
3321 W. McGraw
Extensive NW menu & seafood.
Reservations recommended.

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Ballard's Economical Dining Options

The following is a list of some inexpensive and convenient dining alternatives in the community of Ballard. You can reach Ballard from Seattle Pacific University by driving a car or by riding the #17 Metro bus west on W. Nickerson. (Nickerson runs west/east; if facing Royal Brougham Pavilion on W. Nickerson, west is to the left.) Follow the signs to go north across the Ballard bridge (15 Ave. NW) into Ballard.

The following restaurants are all located on 15th Ave. NW, and are within a few blocks of the Ballard Bridge.

Skipper's Seafood 'n Chowder House
5305 15th Ave. NW

Taco Bell
5918 15th Ave. NW
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
5300 15th Ave. NW

Denny's Restaurant
5501 15th Ave. NW
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
5315 15th Ave. NW
Ivar's Seafood
6000 15th Ave. NW

The following restaurants are located on NW Market Street, which is the first major street intersecting with 15th Ave. NW after crossing the Ballard Bridge. If coming from SPU, turn right (east) on NW Market to get to these restaurants.

McDonald's
5400 14th NW
(corner of 14th and Market)

Kentucky Fried Chicken
1140 NW Market

Burger King
1432 NW Market

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