Seattle Restaurant- We Do Not Like Seafood

[silvercrikhix]

Yes, I know Seattle is a fishy kind of city with an abundance of great seafood restaurants. One of the few things DH and I have in common is a dislike for seafood/fish. Sorry, I know lots of peeps love, love it!

Does anyone have suggestions for restaurants for us? Local good stuff?
We like steaks, Italian, great pub food, fun stuff....not foodies.
We will have 2 1/2 days pre-cruise and would love some suggestions!

Opinions on these, please, also:

Beth's Cafe - giant omelets
Top Pot Donuts
The Melting Pot - we missed the craze and would like to try it
Benihana - might be a fun thing pre-cruise
The Whisky Bar
Beecham's Mac n Cheese @ Pike Place Market

[vinandsyl]

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

Yes, I know Seattle is a fishy kind of city with an abundance of great seafood restaurants. One of the few things DH and I have in common is a dislike for seafood/fish. Sorry, I know lots of peeps love, love it!

Does anyone have suggestions for restaurants for us? Local good stuff?
We like steaks, Italian, great pub food, fun stuff....not foodies.
We will have 2 1/2 days pre-cruise and would love some suggestions!

Opinions on these, please, also:

Beth's Cafe - giant omelets
Top Pot Donuts
The Melting Pot - we missed the craze and would like to try it
Benihana - might be a fun thing pre-cruise
The Whisky Bar
Beecham's Mac n Cheese @ Pike Place Market

was in Seattle a yr or so ago..going on Alaskian cruise in 2013..as far as food you have your pick lots of places to eat at....can't remember the place but it is a hole in wall place across from a best western we ate there great food...23 egg omelet on menu be hungry i guess didn't try that but the other food was good..also a small bar next to a indian staute(chief seattle) was great by space needle sorry cant remember the names.have fun I'm sure somebody here will throw there 10c in

[BenjiRodney]

Bucca di Beppo (campy family style Italian) love it.

[scottca075]

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

Yes, I know Seattle is a fishy kind of city with an abundance of great seafood restaurants. One of the few things DH and I have in common is a dislike for seafood/fish. Sorry, I know lots of peeps love, love it!

Does anyone have suggestions for restaurants for us? Local good stuff?
We like steaks, Italian, great pub food, fun stuff....not foodies.
We will have 2 1/2 days pre-cruise and would love some suggestions!

Opinions on these, please, also:

Beth's Cafe - giant omelets
Top Pot Donuts
The Melting Pot - we missed the craze and would like to try it
Benihana - might be a fun thing pre-cruise
The Whisky Bar
Beecham's Mac n Cheese @ Pike Place Market

Beth's is fun, and unique, Top Pots is well thought of. Melting Pot is a middle of the road fondue restaurant, not amazing food, but again, a good time and decent food. Benihana I am not a fan, it is bad Japanese food with a cheesy "show".

Check out the spots below.

Metropolitan Grill is one of the best steak restaurants in the country.

http://www.themetropolitangrill.com/

Wild Ginger is a great Thai and Satay (meat skewers) restaurant.

http://www.wildginger.net/

Tulio at the Hotel Vintage Park is great Italian.

http://www.tulio.com/

[silvercrikhix]

Originally Posted by vinandsyl

was in Seattle a yr or so ago..going on Alaskian cruise in 2013..as far as food you have your pick lots of places to eat at....can't remember the place but it is a hole in wall place across from a best western we ate there great food...23 egg omelet on menu be hungry i guess didn't try that but the other food was good..also a small bar next to a indian staute(chief seattle) was great by space needle sorry cant remember the names.have fun I'm sure somebody here will throw there 10c in

The omelet place sounds like Beth's Cafe. Might surprise DH with that one, if we have a late night need....LOL. I'll watch for the bar. Thank you for sharing!

Originally Posted by BenjiRodney

Bucca di Beppo (campy family style Italian) love it.

We have been to Bucca di Beppo a couple of times, thought it was pretty good. It'll just be 2 of us though, probably more fun with a bigger group to share those mounds of pasta with! Love Pasta! Good idea, thank you.

Originally Posted by scottca075

Beth's is fun, and unique, Top Pots is well thought of. Melting Pot is a middle of the road fondue restaurant, not amazing food, but again, a good time and decent food. Benihana I am not a fan, it is bad Japanese food with a cheesy "show".
Is there a good Teppanyaki place in Seattle?

Check out the spots below.

Metropolitan Grill is one of the best steak restaurants in the country.

http://www.themetropolitangrill.com/
Yummo! Sounds like a very nice place! Hmmm......

Wild Ginger is a great Thai and Satay (meat skewers) restaurant.

http://www.wildginger.net/
Really sounds great! Zooms to the top of the list........

Tulio at the Hotel Vintage Park is great Italian.

http://www.tulio.com/

This sounds great as well!

Thank you for sharing some great options!

[vinandsyl]

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

The omelet place sounds like Beth's Cafe. Might surprise DH with that one, if we have a late night need....LOL. I'll watch for the bar. Thank you for sharing!


We have been to Bucca di Beppo a couple of times, thought it was pretty good. It'll just be 2 of us though, probably more fun with a bigger group to share those mounds of pasta with! Love Pasta! Good idea, thank you.


This sounds great as well!

Thank you for sharing some great options!

the place with the omelet's is the Hurricane, the other place is the 5 Place Cafe, also as you can see from others you many choices. again have fun

[JDinWA]

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

Opinions on these, please, also:

Beth's Cafe - giant omelets
Top Pot Donuts
The Melting Pot - we missed the craze and would like to try it
Benihana - might be a fun thing pre-cruise
The Whisky Bar
Beecham's Mac n Cheese @ Pike Place Market

I never had the slightest desire to try fondue, but a family member really wanted it so we tried the Melting Pot...and it was awesome. I highly recommend it!

[Casagordita]

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

Yes, I know Seattle is a fishy kind of city with an abundance of great seafood restaurants. One of the few things DH and I have in common is a dislike for seafood/fish. Sorry, I know lots of peeps love, love it!

Does anyone have suggestions for restaurants for us? Local good stuff?
We like steaks, Italian, great pub food, fun stuff....not foodies.
We will have 2 1/2 days pre-cruise and would love some suggestions!

Opinions on these, please, also:

Beth's Cafe - giant omelets
Top Pot Donuts
The Melting Pot - we missed the craze and would like to try it
Benihana - might be a fun thing pre-cruise
The Whisky Bar
Beecham's Mac n Cheese @ Pike Place Market

Melting Pot, Benihana...sounds like you like your food to come with a show. Ever tried Korean food? They do this Korean barbecue thing where you have a little gas grill in the middle of your table, and they bring you one or a few kinds of meats, plus veggies and rice and other accompaniments, and you grill your own dinner. Some of the meat options are fishy, or more adventurous choices (beef intestine, anyone?), but there are plenty of more recognizable options, too. There's a place near Seattle Center called Shila that does this kind of food, plus other Korean and Japanese dishes. Might be worth a try.

Seattle has a lot of interesting kinds of Asian food. Vietnamese pho (noodle soup) and banh mi (submarine sandwiches) are cheap, and popular--and you can find them all over. Seattle has developed something we call teriyaki that doesn't so much resemble traditional Japanese teriyaki, but it's also cheap and good--and there's a teriyaki shop in just about every block. Also in every block is a Thai restaurant (no, really--people have suggested that it's a zoning law here or something, that no block can be without one), and a lot of them are REALLY good. Thai food can be hot, but it doesn't have to be--you can usually specify how many stars (go for 1 or 2 unless you like it spicy). There's also a variety of different Chinese regional cuisine (Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, Hakka, others), and then there's dim sum--small bites of savory and sweet dishes, usually served for breakfast or brunch, typically by Chinese ladies who bring them around on carts and let you pick out what you want. You have to be a little adventurous--it's not always obvious what you're getting, and the server's English often isn't much better than my Chinese, so they can't tell you--but a dim sum brunch is almost always fun, and very tasty

If any of those sound good, let us know and the locals here can probably suggest our favorite places.

[Dan G]

I ate at Beechers a few wks back. It was on Oprahs favorite things. Its an ok place. I think you will find every restaraunt in Seattle has steaks, even the fish places. There are a lot of general family style restaraunts. In the market, Athenian cafe and Lowells come to mind. Both have great views. I think your off to a good start.

[silvercrikhix]

Originally Posted by JDinWA

I never had the slightest desire to try fondue, but a family member really wanted it so we tried the Melting Pot...and it was awesome. I highly recommend it!

It is something we have wanted to try, also. It just sounds like a fun way to celebrate pre-cruise! Thank you for sharing your experience!

Originally Posted by Casagordita

Melting Pot, Benihana...sounds like you like your food to come with a show. LOL...not usually, just looking for some different , fun and memorable meals! Ever tried Korean food? They do this Korean barbecue thing where you have a little gas grill in the middle of your table, and they bring you one or a few kinds of meats, plus veggies and rice and other accompaniments, and you grill your own dinner. Some of the meat options are fishy, or more adventurous choices (beef intestine, anyone?), but there are plenty of more recognizable options, too. There's a place near Seattle Center called Shila that does this kind of food, plus other Korean and Japanese dishes. Might be worth a try.
We actually had Korean a few weeks back for a DS's Birthday. DH has 2 adopted Korean children and he has been to Korea We love Bulgogi. But, yeah, some of it is a bit much for us! What ARE those little branch looking things?....ummm, ferns..okay. Soju is really good stuff too!

Seattle has a lot of interesting kinds of Asian food. Vietnamese pho (noodle soup) and banh mi (submarine sandwiches) are cheap, and popular--and you can find them all over. Seattle has developed something we call teriyaki that doesn't so much resemble traditional Japanese teriyaki, but it's also cheap and good--and there's a teriyaki shop in just about every block. Also in every block is a Thai restaurant (no, really--people have suggested that it's a zoning law here or something, that no block can be without one), and a lot of them are REALLY good. Thai food can be hot, but it doesn't have to be--you can usually specify how many stars (go for 1 or 2 unless you like it spicy). There's also a variety of different Chinese regional cuisine (Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, Hakka, others), and then there's dim sum--small bites of savory and sweet dishes, usually served for breakfast or brunch, typically by Chinese ladies who bring them around on carts and let you pick out what you want. You have to be a little adventurous--it's not always obvious what you're getting, and the server's English often isn't much better than my Chinese, so they can't tell you--but a dim sum brunch is almost always fun, and very tasty

If any of those sound good, let us know and the locals here can probably suggest our favorite places.

The teriyaki sounds really good! And I love, love Pad Thai and Sticky Rice with Mango. Good ideas...thank you for sharing them. Good Teriyaki place??

Originally Posted by davidgmg

I ate at Beechers a few wks back. It was on Oprahs favorite things. Its an ok place. I think you will find every restaraunt in Seattle has steaks, even the fish places. There are a lot of general family style restaraunts. In the market, Athenian cafe and Lowells come to mind. Both have great views. I think your off to a good start.

DH loves him some Mac n Cheese, soooo we will try this one for sure. I'll go snoop around for some info on Anthenian and Lowell's. Thank you for sharing your suggestions!

[Casagordita]

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

The teriyaki sounds really good! And I love, love Pad Thai and Sticky Rice with Mango. Good ideas...thank you for sharing them. Good Teriyaki place??

My favorite is a little place out in Ballard, but you'll probably not get anywhere near it. I don't work downtown so I don't know the teriyaki places in that area--anybody else?

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

DH loves him some Mac n Cheese, soooo we will try this one for sure. I'll go snoop around for some info on Anthenian and Lowell's. Thank you for sharing your suggestions!

Both the Athenian and Lowell's open by 7 am, so they're great for breakfast. The Market gets crazy crowded in the summer, but a little less so if you go early.

[Dan G]

Besides the Athenian is where Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner had lunch in Sleepless in Seattle.

[NRG]

Originally Posted by Casagordita

Melting Pot, Benihana...sounds like you like your food to come with a show. Ever tried Korean food? They do this Korean barbecue thing where you have a little gas grill in the middle of your table, and they bring you one or a few kinds of meats, plus veggies and rice and other accompaniments, and you grill your own dinner. Some of the meat options are fishy, or more adventurous choices (beef intestine, anyone?), but there are plenty of more recognizable options, too. There's a place near Seattle Center called Shila that does this kind of food, plus other Korean and Japanese dishes. Might be worth a try.

Seattle has a lot of interesting kinds of Asian food. Vietnamese pho (noodle soup) and banh mi (submarine sandwiches) are cheap, and popular--and you can find them all over. Seattle has developed something we call teriyaki that doesn't so much resemble traditional Japanese teriyaki, but it's also cheap and good--and there's a teriyaki shop in just about every block. Also in every block is a Thai restaurant (no, really--people have suggested that it's a zoning law here or something, that no block can be without one), and a lot of them are REALLY good. Thai food can be hot, but it doesn't have to be--you can usually specify how many stars (go for 1 or 2 unless you like it spicy). There's also a variety of different Chinese regional cuisine (Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin, Hakka, others), and then there's dim sum--small bites of savory and sweet dishes, usually served for breakfast or brunch, typically by Chinese ladies who bring them around on carts and let you pick out what you want. You have to be a little adventurous--it's not always obvious what you're getting, and the server's English often isn't much better than my Chinese, so they can't tell you--but a dim sum brunch is almost always fun, and very tasty

If any of those sound good, let us know and the locals here can probably suggest our favorite places.

We are staying at the Seattle Sheraton downtown for one night in July before our cruise. Can you recommend a Vietnamese or Thai restaurant within walking distance....thanks.

[SeattleCruiselover]

Originally Posted by NRG

We are staying at the Seattle Sheraton downtown for one night in July before our cruise. Can you recommend a Vietnamese or Thai restaurant within walking distance....thanks.

There is a Thai restaurant in Pacific Place, and there is a Pho place on 3rd Av near Pike.

[Casagordita]

Originally Posted by NRG

We are staying at the Seattle Sheraton downtown for one night in July before our cruise. Can you recommend a Vietnamese or Thai restaurant within walking distance....thanks.

I'm less familiar with downtown restaurants, but I'll give it a shot. I don't know of anything within walking distance of your hotel, but there's plenty within a short transit or cab ride.

Tup Tim Thai on West Mercer in lower Queen Anne is good. It wouldn't be a bad walk from Seattle Center (Space Needle, EMP, Ride the Ducks, Pacific Science Center), if you're going there. Racha Thai on Mercer is another place in the same area--haven't eaten at that one, but the same family operates a couple of other Racha's, and they are among my favorites. Another place I like in that neighborhood is Bahn Thai--it's one of my regular places when I'm going to an event at Seattle Center, because it's an easy walk.

I haven't been there, but I hear great things about Thai Curry Simple. There's one in the International District (an easy bus or light rail ride from your hotel), and one in South Lake Union (you could take the South Lake Union Streetcar from near Westlake Center, a couple of blocks from the Sheraton). The South Lake Union location does weekday lunches only--the International District one has longer hours.

For Vietnamese, the International District is probably your best bet. I haven't been to any Vietnamese restaurants there (unless you count Crawfish King--Texas-style Vietnamese/Cajun seafood!), but Green Leaf Vietnamese gets great reviews, as does Tamarind Tree. For something a little more upscale there's Monsoon on Capitol Hill. You would need to take a cab there, but it wouldn't be a very expensive trip.

Enjoy!

[Gardyloo]

Originally Posted by NRG

We are staying at the Seattle Sheraton downtown for one night in July before our cruise. Can you recommend a Vietnamese or Thai restaurant within walking distance....thanks.

Thai Ginger in Pacific Place (one block from the Sheraton) is actually quite good. There's a decent collection of restaurants on the top level, adjacent to the multi-screen movie complex, including a decent Mexican restaurant, a branch of Johnny Rocket's (burgers), a brewpub, and a couple of other places.

For Vietnamese, it's hard to beat Long Provincial at Second and Stewart (around 4 blocks from the hotel). Long is a branch of the Tamarind Tree, one of the best Vietnamese places in town, and it holds its own. Quite sleek and sophisticated.

Or, just a block from the Sheraton up the hill (Pike St.) is Bambuza Vietnamese Bistro, where we've eaten only once and thought it was okay, not great. More a drinks place I think.

[silvercrikhix]

Thank you to all the Seattle experts. Your help has been so wonderful.
You all are what makes Cruise Critic so Awesome!

I reserved a brunch at the Space Needle. You really can't beat it as the viewing deck is free if you eat there, so the $19 admission basically pays for almost half your meal at brunch. We are looking forward to this opportunity! I am sure it will be a memorable and fabulous meal! It is hard to pass up the opportunity to dine there, especially since this year is the 50th anniversary of it and the 1962 World's Fair. I, gulp, was born in 1962, so it will be special to me!

Have any of you heard of The Whisky Bar? What can you tell me about it?
We are very serious Jack Daniel's fans and enjoy nice whisky's. We actually have a rec building with JD barrel table, chairs and bar. We've been to Lynchberg twice! Freaks, huh!

[SeattleCruiselover]

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

Yes, I know Seattle is a fishy kind of city with an abundance of great seafood restaurants. One of the few things DH and I have in common is a dislike for seafood/fish. Sorry, I know lots of peeps love, love it!

Does anyone have suggestions for restaurants for us? Local good stuff?
We like steaks, Italian, great pub food, fun stuff....not foodies.
We will have 2 1/2 days pre-cruise and would love some suggestions!

Opinions on these, please, also:

Beth's Cafe - giant omelets
Top Pot Donuts
The Melting Pot - we missed the craze and would like to try it
Benihana - might be a fun thing pre-cruise
The Whisky Bar
Beecham's Mac n Cheese @ Pike Place Market

Top Pot is to kill for. If you are staying downtown, go to the Icon Grill. Their fried mac and cheese is superlative, as is the rest of their menu. Http:/www.icongrilll.net

[SeattleCruiselover]

Originally Posted by silvercrikhix

Yes, I know Seattle is a fishy kind of city with an abundance of great seafood restaurants. One of the few things DH and I have in common is a dislike for seafood/fish. Sorry, I know lots of peeps love, love it!

Does anyone have suggestions for restaurants for us? Local good stuff?
We like steaks, Italian, great pub food, fun stuff....not foodies.
We will have 2 1/2 days pre-cruise and would love some suggestions!

Opinions on these, please, also:

Beth's Cafe - giant omelets
Top Pot Donuts
The Melting Pot - we missed the craze and would like to try it
Benihana - might be a fun thing pre-cruise
The Whisky Bar
Beecham's Mac n Cheese @ Pike Place Market

Top Pot is to kill for. If you are staying downtown, go to the Icon Grill. Their fried mac and cheese is superlative, as is the rest of their menu.

Http:/www.icongrilll.net

[silvercrikhix]

Originally Posted by scottca075

yes gardyloo got it right, seattle used to be a blue collar town of timber men, fishermen, and shipbuilders who slowly gave way to the airplane builders who grew important during and after ww ii, but it was really microsoft and mccaw (now at&t) cellular that helped launch seattle into the high tech, white collar world and all that comes with it.

I miss the bon marché too

thank you so much, scottca, i appreciate knowing some of the history of seattle. I might have to find a guide or book of some sort now, as i am finding some interest in this history stuff! Very cool to know something about where we will be for a few days!

Originally Posted by seattlecruiselover

top pot is to kill for. If you are staying downtown, go to the icon grill. Their fried mac and cheese is superlative, as is the rest of their menu.

Http:/www.icongrilll.net

yum! Dh really likes his mac n cheese so we will probably hit the icon grill, their menu looks soooo good! Thanks for sharing you experience!