Best Casual Restaurants in Pioneer Square

131 restaurants available nearby

1. Matsu

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Pioneer Square

Booked 7 times today

Located in the former Girin space in bustling Pioneer Square, Matsu serves up sushi and Japanese fare with rotating wines, sakes, and a full bar. The perfect stop for Happy Hour after work or late night, or before the game.

2. Locus Wines

4.9

Exceptional(100)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Pioneer Square

We are a local winery making wine since 2011 with a mission to showcase Pacific Northwest. Located in Pioneer Square just a few blocks from Lumen Field & T-Mobile Park, our tasting room is a modern, approachable space with an emphasis on showcasing how food & wine elevate one another. Our guests discover many of our wines by tasting a flight, enjoying a quick glass & a snack, or settling in for a full evening of curated pairings. Check out our patio in Spring, Summer and early Fall or just lounge on the comfy couch & chairs. We also offer monthly food & wine pairing events, wine dinners & private events. Open daily, except Tuesdays. W-F: 3-9 PMSat: 12-9PMSun: 12-7PMMon:3-9 PMFor wine events and dinner schedule, or more information on private parties, visit www.locuswines.com

3. Ben Paris

4.3

Awesome(1168)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Just steps away from Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is a vibrant hangout where locals and guests can enjoy a modern spin on classic American cuisine featuring the bounty of the PNW, hand crafted cocktails and carefully selected local beer & wine.-Reservations will be seated when the whole party has arrived-Reservations will be held for 10 minutes from reservation, please call if running late-Walk-ins welcome!-Large party reservations of 9-16 guests are available by phone for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday-Thursday. A credit card is required to secure the reservation. We do not accept reservations for weekend brunch for groups larger than 8 guests. A charge of $25/guest will be applied for no-shows on large party reservations. We kindly require that all members of large party dinner reservations participate in our Tour the Menu family-style dining option.

4. Umi Sake House

4.7

Exceptional(2552)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 70 times today

Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

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5. Fogo de Chao - Seattle, WA

4.1

Excellent(102)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

6. STELLA.

4.2

Awesome(883)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 5 times today

STELLA. A stylish, neighborhood kitchen offering local, seasonal, and sustainable provisions, as well as recognizable, and rare craft cocktails, wine, and other interesting concoctions. #ohstella!***Fireside RoomThe cozy round s[pace nestled into the Hotel Sorrento's lobby hosts live piano on weekends, our famous Silent Reading Parties, and seasonal high teas. Join us for dinner or or brunch! Please note, the Fireside Room becomes 21+ when we turn down the lights and open the bar at 4 o'clock sharp seven days a week.***The GardenThe Hotel Sorrento's al fresco dining. Our herbaceous and floral patio is available for sunny brunches, and twinkles in the candlelight through dinner service.***Find our calendar of live piano and specialty dinners through the Happening's Page at www.hotelsorrento.com.

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7. Stateside - Seattle

4.9

Exceptional(341)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 15 times today

Chef Eric Johnson cooks casual but elegant dishes at his Capitol Hill restaurant specializing in Contemporary Asian cuisine. Since opening in 2014, he’s won over Seattle diners with dishes like chili cumin pork ribs, fried master stock chicken, and crispy duck fresh rolls. The cocktails feature Southeast Asian ingredients like galangal and lime leaf. Stateside is conveniently located on lower Capitol Hill within a short walk of the Convention Center, the Paramount theater and downtown. Check out Stateside's cocktail lounge next door, Foreign National, for an intimate craft cocktail experience.

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8. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

4.8

Exceptional(173)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Enjoy creatively prepared American fare at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. This charming spot features various flags draped across the ceiling and an open kitchen where patrons can watch the chefs at work. Owner Merrisa Firnstahl-Claridge and Executive Chef Jason Amador delight in offering delicious food with friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. Patrons can choose from entrées like salmon cakes with pickled vegetables, homemade meatballs with pasta or a hoisin-glazed prime rib burger at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. Sourdough pizza with a choice of toppings, salads, hearty sandwiches and vegetarian dishes also make for fulfilling meals. Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro is featured in publications such as The Seattle Times and The Stranger. It has happy hour with a sizable bar that serves cocktails as well as housemade vodka, gin and tequila. This bistro hosts private events for parties as well.

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9. The Hart and the Hunter - Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(184)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Palihotel Seattle is home to The Hart and The Hunter, our laid-back Americana diner featuring elevated diner classics and easygoing cocktails. Established in Los Angeles in 2012, this family-friendly and cheerful Pike market adjacent neighborhood spot offers crave-worthy dishes such as Smoked Corn Beef Hash, Griddled Sandwiches, Pie à la Mode, Savory or Sweet Waffles and other delights! Cocktails range from seasonal specialties to the classics done right.

10. IL BISTRO

4.6

Exceptional(2221)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 20 times today

Picture a cozy restaurant nestled in a cavern in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Imagine the freshest local ingredients, authentically prepared, an extensive wine list featuring the best of Italy, the Northwest and California and a classy candlelit bar specializing in hand-made cocktails, single-malt scotches, ports and grappas. Sound like a special evening? Visit Il Bistro and Spend a Night in Italy. For over 30 years, Il Bistro, tucked away down a narrow cobblestone alley in the Pike Place Market, has offered Seattle romantic, fine dining, featuring regional Italian fare. Market fresh Meats, Seafood and Produce are always our priority. Please make a reservation to join us!

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Jeanne
Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed our first experience so much that we came back 4 days later. Our 2nd meal was even better than the first! We enjoyed the sushi rolls and sashimi very much. The garden room has a great vibe and although it can get a little loud, it’s worth it. Service is always good. We will be back!
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Umi Sake HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown
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4.7
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AlayneVIP
New York City •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is probably our third or fourth time dining here, and we simply love it. Every aspect is delightful from the food and service to the wonderful ambience. Try it!
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MatsuPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Pioneer Square
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4.4
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Eve
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Had a great experience going here for brunch! The food was delicious and service was super attentive and great to us. The food is a little pricey for what you recieve but the ambience is definitely very aesthetic!
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Ben ParisPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.3
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Robert
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Great overall experience. Food taste well. Service was great. Would highly recommend to friends and family.
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Fogo de Chao - Seattle, WAPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown
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4.1
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Carolyn
Seattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 28, 2024
Excellent service. Very informative server did an great job selecting wine and sharing info on them. Delicious charcuterie.
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Locus WinesPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Pioneer Square
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4.9

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131 restaurants available nearby

1. Matsu

2. Locus Wines

3. Ben Paris

4. Umi Sake House

5. Fogo de Chao - Seattle, WA

6. STELLA.

7. Stateside - Seattle

8. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

9. The Hart and the Hunter - Seattle

10. IL BISTRO

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