Best Lunch Restaurants in Capitol Hill / First Hill

Went to Capital Hill Skillet because our usual anniversary dinner place, Luna Park Cafe, is now closed for dinner. Didn't know they closed at 7, and got there are 6:30. Never felt rushed. Food was great, as always! Burgers and poutine. Then the very sweet waitress brought us a dessert on the house to help us celebrate. Skillet never disappoints!

Our first time eating here, despite being locals. The food isn't fancy, but it is good. Mostly authentic Bavarian fare, with a few modern dishes or modern takes on tradition (i.e., habanero-cheddar or Sichuan wursts). Good local tap line. And 5 indoor bocce ball courts! Where else can you find that in Seattle? We went early on a Friday before an event, and the place was pretty sleepy other than a private party at the back. The service was slow but friendly. I think they were still ramping up for the dinner crowd. It is a big place, with lots of seating. Outdoor garden seating with another bocche court as well. I can imagine it might get a bit loud when full. We will definitely go back.

Went to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Food was excellent and worth the price. We both got steak frites and loved it. The server we had was not great. She was rushing us through and seemed irritated we were there. Not super helpful, I asked some questions about desert and the menu and she seemed annoyed. I’ve been here a couple times and always had a great experience, the food and the vibe made up for the bad server. We will still come back but hope for better service.

Wonderful staff and service. Food is excellent. Well worth the price for special occasions. Only concern is the recently implemented 22% service charge. It’s not clear if this benefits the staff but they’ve also added in a like that gratuity is not expected. Would like to see an assurance that this fee goes to taking care of staff with higher wages, good benefits, etc.

Delicious food, and kindest possible service for my elderly mother in a wheelchair, with a much-appreciated offer to turn down the music. I understand why she’s been coming here for years, and we’ll certainly keep coming!