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Velveteen
Price: Very Expensive•Global, International•5(36)Velveteen epitomizes luxury and sophistication, emerging as the premier culinary destination in Wenatchee. We offer more than a meal; we present a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Chef Kim and her team have designed a globally inspired tasting menu, with ingredients sourced from local and international sources to ensure the highest quality and freshest flavors. Our exclusive evening begins with one dinner service at 6:30 PM. Arrive early at 6:00 PM to indulge in fresh oysters from Taylor Shellfish Farms, thoughtfully paired with a tasting-sized house martini, a non-alcoholic alternative, or a selection from our premium bar*.
Every moment at Velveteen promises an extraordinary blend of taste, ambiance, and impeccable attention to detail. We look forward to welcoming you to an unparalleled journey of elegance and flavor.
*These offerings are available exclusively by pre-order to guarantee peak freshness.*FareStart Restaurant
Price: Moderate•American•5(1,444)FareStart's James Beard award-winning model for social change is fueled by our restaurant. We’re located in the heart of Seattle for breakfast/lunch on weekdays (walk-ins only), private catered events, Guest Chef Nights and other special dining experiences.
Our beloved Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteers. These events occur on Thursday evenings, tickets are released a month in advance and reservations are needed. These events generally sell out quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible.
FareStart is a social enterprise nonprofit focused on job training and employment. Our restaurant and other food-based businesses serve as classrooms for students to gain culinary skills that prepare them for careers in and beyond the food service industry. Since 1992, we’ve helped more than 15,000 adults and youth work toward stability and economic mobility.
Cowiche Creek Brewing Company
Price: Moderate•Brewery•4.9(51)Cowiche Creek Brewing is one of the most unique dining experiences in the Yakima Valley. Located on a 40 acre working farm with expansive valley views and indoor/outdoor seating, the brewery highlights crisp, hop-forward ales paired with the kitchen's rotating, seasonal menu. Their culinary creativity elevates the menu beyond traditional brewpub fare; including USDA Prime Grade burgers (ground in-house), homemade pastas, and specialty dining events featuring oysters, birria tacos, prime rib, and lobster rolls.Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(2,927)Montalcino Ristorante Italiano, an intimate restaurant in Olde Town Issaquah, Washington.
From the moment you walk in we hope you will feel like you are a guest in our living room. We believe authentic Italian food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition using only the freshest, highest quality, real Italian ingredients. Montalcino is a perfect location for a romantic date night, elegant birthday or anniversary celebration, a relaxed family dinner, or any special occasion.
A quality menu with a unique wine selection including wines produced throughout Italy as well as some wines from the beautiful state of Washington.
Buon Appetito and Salute!
Cafe Juanita
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(3,436)Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list.
Cafe Juanita serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, ranging in price per person from $175-$205. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte.
Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.Jack's BBQ - SoDo
Price: Moderate•Barbecue•4.7(52)Authentic Central Texas Barbecue featuring the Texas Trinity - Brisket, Ribs, Sausage. Great craft cocktails including our famous Smoked Orange Old Fashioned. Incredibly good desserts like Peach Cobbler and Pecan Pie. Super delicious Breakfast Tacos. It's like taking a trip to Texas the minute you walk in the door.
Owner Jack Timmons grew up in Texas and has lived in Seattle for the last 2 decades. In 2012, he attended BBQ Summer Camp at the Meat Sciences department of Texas A&M, then toured many historic barbecue temples of Central Texas. Returning to Seattle, he bought an offset smoker, imported some post oak and mesquite and started the Seattle Brisket Experience. After a year+ of practicing the art of barbecue, and serving succulent smoked meats to thousands of Northwest BBQ fans at BBQ raves, Jack opened a restaurant in the SoDo region of Seattle in 2014 to bring Central Texas BBQ to the people of Seattle and the Puget Sound region! The Brisket King of Seattle welc
Inside Passage
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.8(299)Inside Passage is a Northwest sunken ship, underwater, tropical cocktail bar with a sea creature named Kiki that lives above the bar. Created and run by your friends at Rumba and found within. Cocktails have elaborate, outrageous presentations and are crafted with premium ingredients and exotic flavors.
Reservations are released on a rolling basis, six weeks out. If you are looking for a date beyond that range, please check back! Inside Passage is a 21+ establishment.
https://www.insidepassageseattle.com/Kro Bar
Price: Expensive•Dining Bar•4.9(654)The krō bär is an eclectic bar with a speakeasy vibe and a passion for spirits and great food with a nod to another era.
Tucked away on Main Street in Bothell, a walkable neighborhood teaming with local art, culture and food, the artfully handcrafted krō bär has been reclaimed from the bones of Bothell’s historic hardware store in the Mohn building. The 16-foot-high tin ceilings, a hanging catwalk and the original wood floors were uncovered and restored.
Please note we are 21 and older only.
Due to the size of our location, we are unable to seat parties of more than 4 guests.
The Olive & Grape
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(585)Turkish, Italian and Greek with a Twist.
The Olive and Grape opened in September 2010. The owner, Paola Corsini, is third-generation Italian Levantine, born and raised in Izmir, Turkey. Paola's distinct culture is represented in the menu at The Olive and Grape. Each and every meal served is infused with the traditions of Turkish and Italian cuisine.Kilig Seattle
Price: Expensive•Filipino•4.9(21)Just a group of Filipinos that wanted to bring Bulalo and Pancit to the neighborhood. Kilig is casual and bright space to share with your friends and family. The food is nostalgic and brings you back home to the Philippines. Come get Kilig 4 Kilig
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- AAdamChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoReally outstanding food. Very good service in a nice bright room. We had a blast.More infoBateauPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.7
- BBonnieVIPSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoArtichokes and mascarpone appetizer and butter sage and pasta were excellent. Absolutely would recommend.More infoSpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
- MMichaelPortland / Oregon •11 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 15, 2025Delicious food and drinks. Great service. Can't wait to go backMore infoMomiji Capitol HillPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.9
- AAngelaToronto / Ontario •5 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 10, 2025Delicious and great service! We did the restaurant week menu and drink pairing and everything was delicious and thoughtfully made.More infoMariPili Tapas BarPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.7
- PPeterBuckinghamshire •190 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 31, 2025Great choice for lunch with breakfast menu and plenty of choice from burgers to sandwiches and salads, All well preparedMore infoSkillet Diner at Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.5
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