Best Eats in Seattle

A vibrant city and seaside beauty, we were excited to hear that the Annual ICMA Conference would be in Seattle, WA this year.  While the conference itself is the star attraction, once lunch time rolls around we’re looking forward to the coastal cuisine.

“Seattle is known for its seafood,” said NRC Research/Survey Associate Athena, who grew up in the Evergreen State.  “Pike Place Market is a great spot for dining.  Salmon, chowder, dungeness crab … you’ll want to try as much seafood as you can while you’re there!”

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Only a 10 minute walk west from the Washington State Convention Center, Pike Place Market has been called the heart of Seattle’s food scene.  This public market features fresh produce, fish, local vendors and plenty of eateries.  Pikeplacemarket.org says it’s “one of the country’s oldest farmers markets,” making it a prime destination for any epicure.

You may be looking for a few great restaurants while you are in Seattle, so we searched the Internet to find the best, must-try places that people are raving about.

Five Fantastic Seattle Restaurants

1.  Pike Place Chowder.  This is the chowder that everyone in Seattle is talking about.  The Chowder Sampler is a crowd favorite.  If you go, be prepared to wait in line at this very popular place.

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2.  Le Panier.  This “Very French Bakery” offers freshly baked Parisian pastries.  Reviewers are also loving the coffee.

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3.  Chan.  This trendy spot makes small-plate, modern, gourmet Korean food.  It’s a perfect place to bring a few friends and share lots of fun, new dishes.

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4.  Tilikum Place Café.  This little café has a lot of flavor.  Locals love their brunch and convenient location near the Space Needle.

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5.  Cascina Spinasse.  This Italian restaurant is still making headlines.  Many reviewers are calling it the best restaurant in Seattle.

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It seems you can't go wrong with the food choices in Seattle.  After lunch, come visit NRC at the 2015 ICMA Conference!

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