Sitting Outside

Sunfish is an iconic West Seattle fish and chips spot that's only open for half the year—so use it wisely during those long summer days on Alki.

The all-time best places to eat and drink outside in Seattle.

We found a bunch of hidden outdoor spots around Seattle. Memorize this list, and you’ll be better at summer than most people.

Café Selam makes for a great Ethiopian lunch in the Central District.

Pacific Inn is a pub in Fremont that serves some of the best fried seafood in Seattle.

Wood Shop in the Central District serves great barbecue and even better sides.

Finch & Pine is a counter-service brunch spot on Capitol Hill that works well when you need breakfast or coffee with no pressure to immediately give up your table.

Phinney Station is an all-day patio party in Phinney Ridge fueled by boozy slushies and an on-site food truck.

This Golden Gardens snack shack serves Philly-style hoagies, salads, grain bowls, and popsicles that work well for a beach day. Get the turkey and havarti sandwich.

Prioritize this Green Lake Starbucks for the rooftop with views of the lake.

This Japanese kitchen located inside Figurehead Brewing in Fremont serves great yakitori and sushi.

Via Rosa 11 is an excellent Italian market and restaurant on Bainbridge Island that serves pasta and pizza.

Moto is a Detroit-style pizzeria in West Seattle that serves excellent square pies and flavor-twisted soft serve.

When you’re in the mood for tiny sips of wine, head to the tasting rooms in Woodinville Wine Country.

Here's where you can hang out with your real best friend.

Communion is an outstanding restaurant in the Central District featuring soul food staples influenced by Ethiopian, Vietnamese, and PNW cuisine.

Choosing between homemade pasta and fantastically charred pizza at Cornelly is difficult, so just order both at this excellent Italian spot on Capitol Hill.

The good news: Gasworks Brewing is a fantastic Wallingford patio for drinking beer and soaking in Lake Union views. The bad news: the crowds make it near-impossible to enjoy.

Here’s where to hang out (and eat some good food) near the water—from Lake Washington to Alki Beach.

Bongos is a casual Caribbean spot in Green Lake that feels like a beach party.

If you're looking for a fantastic view while eating large quantities of fried calamari, Salty's On Alki in West Seattle is the place.

Aqua is a Downtown waterfront seafood restaurant that’s perfect for anything corporate.

For a reliably great Italian meal in Downtown Walla Walla, Passatempo is perfect.

Xochi is a Mexican trailer that serves the best tacos on the Eastside. The creamy poblano strips alone are reason enough to make a trip to Issaquah.