A Little Spendy

Jak's Grill ($50-100) - West Seattle

Casual steakhouse that's a local destination for filet, chops, seafood, burgers & brunch.

Vibrant outpost offering a Southwestern-Mexican menu & a long list of tequila drinks.

Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao, or soup dumplings.

Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.

Prime rib, oysters Rockefeller & other American classics, plus valet parking & harbor & city views.

Elegant steakhouse offering a menu of high-end classics like Angus beef & seafood.

Down-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.

Casual Dining

McMenamins Elks Temple ($20-30) - Tacoma

Savor Northwest-inspired fare with a view, offering breakfast classics and seasonal dinner options from burgers to pizzas, served all day.

Local Vietnamese chain serving traditional dishes & vegetarian options in a casual, stylish space.

Homey kitchen dispensing hearty Korean classics, including tofu soup, grilled meat & seafood.

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