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Pike Place Market is a magnet for tourists, but the dining options delight all visitors.
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16 Great Restaurants Near Pike Place Market

Including expert omakase, pillowy quiche, knockout dumplings, and more

by Eater Staff and Jade Yamazaki Stewart Updated
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Pike Place Market is a magnet for tourists, but the dining options delight all visitors.
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by Eater Staff and Jade Yamazaki Stewart Updated

A joy for tourists and locals alike, Pike Place Market is a vibrant collection of stalls and permanent establishments offering crafts, flowers, artwork, vegetables, fruits, meat, and yes, the famous fish throwing guys.

The market, which has been open since 1907, is often crowded and sometimes overwhelming, but among maze of stalls and throngs of tourists are some treasures: fresh-caught salmon blackened on the grill in front of you, salmon collar sinigang at a venerable Filipina lunch counter, and the best collection of French restaurants in Seattle. Here are some favorites, including snacks to grab and eat while perusing the market’s offerings as well as restaurants perfect for sit-down meals after long days of shopping.

A tip for tourists: Pike Place gets extremely crowded and hard to navigate on weekends, especially during the summer, so visit on a weekday if at all possible. And remember, it’s “Pike Place,” not “Pike’s Place.”

Know of a spot that should be on our radar? Send us a tip by emailing seattle@eater.com. As usual, this list is not ranked; it’s organized geographically.

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Le Pichet

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This French bistro and cafe a couple of blocks from the center of Pike Place is a good spot for a breather. Lunch offerings, including baguette sandwiches like ham and gruyere, are simple and delicious, as are the pillowy quiches. The restaurant also serves entrees like duck leg confit, steak frites, and whole roasted chicken for dinner.

1933 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 256-1499
(206) 256-1499

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The Pink Door

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One of Seattle’s enduring Italian restaurants, located in Post Alley, offers plenty of well-crafted pasta selections, including linguini with baby clams and pancetta in a white wine sauce and a popular spinach lasagna. Diners who plan ahead should try to score a spot on the outdoor deck, which fills up quickly on sunny days.

1919 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-3241
(206) 443-3241

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Seattle Dumpling Co.

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You know a place is going to be great when it has a huge range of sriracha sauces and vinegars on the counter, and this cranny-sized dumpling destination doesn’t disappoint. It’s a great reprieve on cold days, when you can grab shu mai or bao for under $10 and warm yourself from the inside out. As a bonus it’s a little off the beaten track and therefore less crowded than similar grab-and-go places like Piroshky Piroshky.

1916 Pike Pl # 14, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 412-8678
(206) 412-8678

Hellenika Cultured Creamery

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This space was a butcher shop before Alex Apostolopoulos, one of the founders of market stand–turned–megabrand Ellenos Yogurt, gutted it and turned it into a sleek new yogurt shop decked out in white and blue tiles. Apostolopoulos and his team (including his brother Greg) have a new product — it’s creamier than gelato, smoother and less sweet than ice cream, cultured like yogurt but definitely not yogurt. Just taste it for yourself. The flavors, like London Fog and Honey Lavender, often draw on ingredients from the market.

1920a Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 899-2277
(206) 899-2277

Sushi Kashiba

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This is like the “first”. Starbucks for omakase heads — sort of a tourist destination, sort of a shrine. It’s run by Shiro Kashiba, a.k.a. Shiro-san, the most influential sushi chef in Seattle history. Now in his 80s, Shiro-san is still behind the sushi counter Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays; on those days the line for counter seats, which are walk-in-only, is extremely competitive. But even if you’re dining with one of Kashiba’s many apprentice chefs, the sushi here is top-notch, though it’s also one of the more expensive restaurants around the market. (There’s an a la carte menu available as well.)

86 Pine St Suite #1, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-8844
(206) 441-8844

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Le Panier

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The scent of buttery, soft, flakey croissants draws diners inevitably to one of the city’s best French bakeries, but don’t be discouraged by the long lines, as they move quickly. From macarons to savory feuilletes, filled with vegetables like champignons or asparagus depending on the season, everything here is incredible, particularly the baguettes.

1902 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
(206) 441-3669
(206) 441-3669

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Cafe Campagne

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This longtime Pike Place wonder from chef Daisley Gordon is well-regarded for its dedication to classic Parisian fare, served in a warmly lit dining room. Start dinner with escargot or calamari, order the roasted chicken with natural jus for an entree and finish with a delightful chocolate cognac mousse. Lunch and weekend brunch menus offer house-made croissants and a popular quiche with Comtè cheese, which can be taken to-go or enjoyed in the dining room

1600 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-2233
(206) 728-2233

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Pike Place Chowder

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Those lucky enough to arrive at this award-winning spot before the lines start forming should seize the opportunity to experience why the hype is justified. The standard New England chowder is satisfying, but for a truly Northwest experience, best to go for the smoked salmon and seafood bisque.

1530 Post Aly, Seattle, WA
(206) 267-2537
(206) 267-2537

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Market Grill

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It’s easy to miss this little counter, but Market Grill has some of the best seafood in the market, which makes it some of the best seafood in the whole city. Their star item is a blackened-just-right piece of wild-caught salmon between two slices of warm grilled bread. At $20 for a sandwich it isn’t a bargain, but it is a necessity. They also have chowder, seafood stew, and poke.  

1509 Pike Pl #3, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-2654
(206) 682-2654

Oriental Mart

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Steps away from all the foot traffic, this part-market, part-deli quietly cooks some of the finest Filipino cuisine in the city. After years going without a menu, the three generation family-owned lunch counter got a little more structure, though you still order at the grocery store cash register. Not changing is the famed salmon collar sinigang from chef Leila Rosas, which helped earn this spot a James Beard Classics Award.

1506 Pike Pl #509, Seattle, WA
(206) 622-8488
(206) 622-8488

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The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar

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This nonagenarian restaurant with a waterfront view is the perfect introduction to classic Seattle cuisine. The Penn Cove mussels and clams cooked with lime and chorizo are fresh and packed with flavor, the fish and chips go great with any of the dozen local beers the Athenian has on tap, served in frosted glasses. Try to sit close to the window and watch the ferries drift back and forth across Puget Sound.

1517 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 624-7166
(206) 624-7166

Pasta Casalinga

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This Pike Place star has a rotating menu of simple, yet thoughtful, made-to-order pasta plates that all cost less than $20. Dishes typically include a bowl of handmade pasta tossed with a light sauce and locally caught or foraged ingredients, such as creste di gallo pasta morels, pancetta, ricotta, and safron or classic pomodoro. You can eat at a small counter in the restaurant or take the food to go.

93 Pike St ste 201, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 445-2987
(206) 445-2987

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Shama

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This Moroccan fine dining restaurant opened in 2022 in a space overlooking Western Avenue. The dining room features indigo-blue walls, intricate tile mosaic on the sides of the bar, and gold-trimmed mirrors. Owner Hamid Majdi, a Seattle restaurant-industry veteran, wants to introduce the city to the flavors of his home country with his first restaurant through dishes like m’rouzia, a meltingly tender lamb shank with honey, almonds, prunes and saffron, and a chicken dish cooked with bitingly sour preserved lemons and briny green olives, both served with fluffy couscous.

1501 Pike Pl #200, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 381-3400
(206) 381-3400
A dish with an upright lamb shank covered in shaved nuts and brown sauce and garnished with micro greens.
The m’rouzia at Shama is a meltingly tender lamb shank with honey, almonds, prunes and saffron.
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Jarrbar

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This tapas bar off Western Avenue rivals any other in the city. The candlelit tables and soulful grooves playing over the speakers make it an excellent spot to sip its inventive cocktails and snack on small bites like boquerones, cheeses, and cured meats. There’s also some outside seats that make for great people watching.

1432 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
(206) 209-2239
(206) 209-2239

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Post Alley Pizza

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This pizza counter tucked away down an alley from the market underwent an ownership change a few years ago when a group including Yasuaki Saito (of Saint Bread) bought it. This new management upgraded the ingredients, revamped the dough, and now its slices (with specials that change daily) are among the best in the city. The crust, made by chef Andrew Gregory, is a marvel: sturdy enough to hold toppings, slightly crispy, wonderfully chewy.

1123 Post Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 382-8475
(206) 382-8475

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Skalka

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This Georgian cafe a few blocks south of the market specializes in kachapuri, cheesy bread boats popular in Eastern Europe. The classic “adjaruli” version is simply served with a runny egg yolk and butter. The “lobiani” version — filled with beans, bacon, red chili, cheese, and egg is another good bet. Note: These kachapuri are defined by dairy, and no vegan versions are served.

77 Spring St, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 408-8169
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Le Pichet

1933 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

This French bistro and cafe a couple of blocks from the center of Pike Place is a good spot for a breather. Lunch offerings, including baguette sandwiches like ham and gruyere, are simple and delicious, as are the pillowy quiches. The restaurant also serves entrees like duck leg confit, steak frites, and whole roasted chicken for dinner.

1933 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 256-1499
(206) 256-1499

The Pink Door

1919 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

One of Seattle’s enduring Italian restaurants, located in Post Alley, offers plenty of well-crafted pasta selections, including linguini with baby clams and pancetta in a white wine sauce and a popular spinach lasagna. Diners who plan ahead should try to score a spot on the outdoor deck, which fills up quickly on sunny days.

1919 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-3241
(206) 443-3241

Seattle Dumpling Co.

1916 Pike Pl # 14, Seattle, WA 98101

You know a place is going to be great when it has a huge range of sriracha sauces and vinegars on the counter, and this cranny-sized dumpling destination doesn’t disappoint. It’s a great reprieve on cold days, when you can grab shu mai or bao for under $10 and warm yourself from the inside out. As a bonus it’s a little off the beaten track and therefore less crowded than similar grab-and-go places like Piroshky Piroshky.

1916 Pike Pl # 14, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 412-8678
(206) 412-8678

Hellenika Cultured Creamery

1920a Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101

This space was a butcher shop before Alex Apostolopoulos, one of the founders of market stand–turned–megabrand Ellenos Yogurt, gutted it and turned it into a sleek new yogurt shop decked out in white and blue tiles. Apostolopoulos and his team (including his brother Greg) have a new product — it’s creamier than gelato, smoother and less sweet than ice cream, cultured like yogurt but definitely not yogurt. Just taste it for yourself. The flavors, like London Fog and Honey Lavender, often draw on ingredients from the market.

1920a Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 899-2277
(206) 899-2277

Sushi Kashiba

86 Pine St Suite #1, Seattle, WA 98101

This is like the “first”. Starbucks for omakase heads — sort of a tourist destination, sort of a shrine. It’s run by Shiro Kashiba, a.k.a. Shiro-san, the most influential sushi chef in Seattle history. Now in his 80s, Shiro-san is still behind the sushi counter Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays; on those days the line for counter seats, which are walk-in-only, is extremely competitive. But even if you’re dining with one of Kashiba’s many apprentice chefs, the sushi here is top-notch, though it’s also one of the more expensive restaurants around the market. (There’s an a la carte menu available as well.)

86 Pine St Suite #1, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-8844
(206) 441-8844

Le Panier

1902 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA

The scent of buttery, soft, flakey croissants draws diners inevitably to one of the city’s best French bakeries, but don’t be discouraged by the long lines, as they move quickly. From macarons to savory feuilletes, filled with vegetables like champignons or asparagus depending on the season, everything here is incredible, particularly the baguettes.

1902 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
(206) 441-3669
(206) 441-3669

Cafe Campagne

1600 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

This longtime Pike Place wonder from chef Daisley Gordon is well-regarded for its dedication to classic Parisian fare, served in a warmly lit dining room. Start dinner with escargot or calamari, order the roasted chicken with natural jus for an entree and finish with a delightful chocolate cognac mousse. Lunch and weekend brunch menus offer house-made croissants and a popular quiche with Comtè cheese, which can be taken to-go or enjoyed in the dining room

1600 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-2233
(206) 728-2233

Pike Place Chowder

1530 Post Aly, Seattle, WA

Those lucky enough to arrive at this award-winning spot before the lines start forming should seize the opportunity to experience why the hype is justified. The standard New England chowder is satisfying, but for a truly Northwest experience, best to go for the smoked salmon and seafood bisque.

1530 Post Aly, Seattle, WA
(206) 267-2537
(206) 267-2537

Market Grill

1509 Pike Pl #3, Seattle, WA 98101

It’s easy to miss this little counter, but Market Grill has some of the best seafood in the market, which makes it some of the best seafood in the whole city. Their star item is a blackened-just-right piece of wild-caught salmon between two slices of warm grilled bread. At $20 for a sandwich it isn’t a bargain, but it is a necessity. They also have chowder, seafood stew, and poke.  

1509 Pike Pl #3, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-2654
(206) 682-2654

Oriental Mart

1506 Pike Pl #509, Seattle, WA

Steps away from all the foot traffic, this part-market, part-deli quietly cooks some of the finest Filipino cuisine in the city. After years going without a menu, the three generation family-owned lunch counter got a little more structure, though you still order at the grocery store cash register. Not changing is the famed salmon collar sinigang from chef Leila Rosas, which helped earn this spot a James Beard Classics Award.

1506 Pike Pl #509, Seattle, WA
(206) 622-8488
(206) 622-8488

The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar

1517 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101

This nonagenarian restaurant with a waterfront view is the perfect introduction to classic Seattle cuisine. The Penn Cove mussels and clams cooked with lime and chorizo are fresh and packed with flavor, the fish and chips go great with any of the dozen local beers the Athenian has on tap, served in frosted glasses. Try to sit close to the window and watch the ferries drift back and forth across Puget Sound.

1517 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 624-7166
(206) 624-7166

Pasta Casalinga

93 Pike St ste 201, Seattle, WA 98101

This Pike Place star has a rotating menu of simple, yet thoughtful, made-to-order pasta plates that all cost less than $20. Dishes typically include a bowl of handmade pasta tossed with a light sauce and locally caught or foraged ingredients, such as creste di gallo pasta morels, pancetta, ricotta, and safron or classic pomodoro. You can eat at a small counter in the restaurant or take the food to go.

93 Pike St ste 201, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 445-2987
(206) 445-2987

Shama

1501 Pike Pl #200, Seattle, WA 98101

This Moroccan fine dining restaurant opened in 2022 in a space overlooking Western Avenue. The dining room features indigo-blue walls, intricate tile mosaic on the sides of the bar, and gold-trimmed mirrors. Owner Hamid Majdi, a Seattle restaurant-industry veteran, wants to introduce the city to the flavors of his home country with his first restaurant through dishes like m’rouzia, a meltingly tender lamb shank with honey, almonds, prunes and saffron, and a chicken dish cooked with bitingly sour preserved lemons and briny green olives, both served with fluffy couscous.

1501 Pike Pl #200, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 381-3400
(206) 381-3400
A dish with an upright lamb shank covered in shaved nuts and brown sauce and garnished with micro greens.
The m’rouzia at Shama is a meltingly tender lamb shank with honey, almonds, prunes and saffron.
Courtesy of Shama

Jarrbar

1432 Western Ave, Seattle, WA

This tapas bar off Western Avenue rivals any other in the city. The candlelit tables and soulful grooves playing over the speakers make it an excellent spot to sip its inventive cocktails and snack on small bites like boquerones, cheeses, and cured meats. There’s also some outside seats that make for great people watching.

1432 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
(206) 209-2239
(206) 209-2239

Post Alley Pizza

1123 Post Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

This pizza counter tucked away down an alley from the market underwent an ownership change a few years ago when a group including Yasuaki Saito (of Saint Bread) bought it. This new management upgraded the ingredients, revamped the dough, and now its slices (with specials that change daily) are among the best in the city. The crust, made by chef Andrew Gregory, is a marvel: sturdy enough to hold toppings, slightly crispy, wonderfully chewy.

1123 Post Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 382-8475
(206) 382-8475

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Skalka

77 Spring St, Seattle, WA 98104

This Georgian cafe a few blocks south of the market specializes in kachapuri, cheesy bread boats popular in Eastern Europe. The classic “adjaruli” version is simply served with a runny egg yolk and butter. The “lobiani” version — filled with beans, bacon, red chili, cheese, and egg is another good bet. Note: These kachapuri are defined by dairy, and no vegan versions are served.

77 Spring St, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 408-8169
(206) 408-8169

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