Pioneer Square has had at least dozen identities. One of the first parts of Seattle to be built up by white settlers, it burned to the ground in 1889 and was quickly rebuilt. It still feels like something from the 19th century thanks to all the exposed brick and old buildings, but in more recent times its been both a nightlife hub and a neighborhood with more than its share of missions and other nonprofit organizations that serve those in need.
The COVID pandemic transformed Pioneer Square again. With the closure of downtown’s offices and the cancellation of all cruises and events at the nearby stadiums, the neighborhood’s economic life came to a screeching halt. Many of Pioneer Square’s restaurants closed permanently or were forced to reinvent themselves. But more recently, the area seems to be on the rise again, with new restaurants opening seemingly every week. Here are a few of our favorites, both new and old.
As always, this list is organized geographically, not ranked. If we missed something email us at seattle@eater.com
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