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Washington state is home to award-winning dairy products from artisan cheeses like creamy burratas and aged parmesan to yogurts and organic milks. You’ll find these ingredients and more in countless mouthwatering dishes throughout the city, and this Seattle Restaurant Week is the perfect time to explore even more!
With the help of Washington Dairy, SRW is connecting local food businesses to farm-fresh dairy products produced right here in the state. For example, you’ll find Cascadia Creamery’s smooth and buttery Sleeping Beauty cheese and Cherry Valley Dairy’s bright and tangy fromage blanc on the menu at Woodinville’s Barking Frog, Ferndale Farmstead’s mozzarella and parmesan at Ballard’s San Fermo, and Darigold’s cottage cheese on the menu at Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen & Bakery in Pinehurst.
More than just delicious locally made cheese, butter, milk, yogurt, and ice cream, Washington dairy is an essential source of jobs. Around 60,000 local jobs are directly tied to our dairy industry, and 97% of Washington dairy farmers are family-owned and operated. When you buy local dairy, you’re directly investing in our neighbors and their communities.
Take a look at some restaurants offering Washington dairy this SRW and learn more at Washington Dairy Farmers.
Let’s just say you’ll score major romance points with a reservation at Maximilien, a French restaurant at Pike Place Market. Find them just south of the fishmongers, between Market Spice and Don and Joe’s Meat Market, and you’ll stumble upon an intimate Parisian-like hideaway with stunning views of Elliott Bay and the Puget Sound. The views aren’t the only local feature. A variety of dishes feature milk from Darigold, a farmer-owned company that started in 1918 in Lynden and is now one of the nation’s largest dairy producers, working with over 250 family farms to produce butter, cheese, half and half, cottage cheese, and much more. Make your reservations now for their three-course Seattle Restaurant Week menu, featuring endive and tabbouleh salad or oysters, hachis parmentier or snapper for entrees, and crème brûlée for dessert. Pike Place Market. Dinner is $50.
Enjoy Tuscan-inspired dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere at this Kirkland gem. Come for the food and wine — Volterra’s selection of Italian and Washington wines earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — and stroll to the Kirkland waterfront afterwards. Find Heavy cream, butter, milk, and sour cream from Medowsweet and Darigold dairy in dishes at Volterra. For SRW, enjoy your choice of starters like strawberry and arugula salad or Italian wedding soup; entrees like gnocchi with wild boar ragu, braised beef short ribs, prawns, or wild mushroom risotto; and dessert options like pumpkin cheesecake or gelato. Kirkland. Dinner is $50.
On your next trip to wine country, plan a visit to award-winning Barking Frog for an unforgettable experience. This restaurant inside Willows Lodge excels at story-driven courses made from foraged treasures and sustainable seafood. The SRW menu features dishes like cedar smoked sturgeon and matsuke and chanterelle velouté. “I always say that what is currently in the ground is telling us what to put on our menus,” says Executive Chef Lyle Kaku.”I enjoy food that looks deceptively simple, yet reveals layers of technique and intention with every bite.” This is found in their sourcing, which includes Cascadia Creamery, specializing in raw, organic, cave-aged cheeses, located in the shadow of Mt. Adams, and Cherry Valley Dairy with their award-winning cheeses on their 122-acre Salmon-Safe farm in Duvall. Find Cascadia Creamery’s Sleeping Beauty in the duck leg confit on the lunch menu ($35), and Cherry Valley Dairy’s fromage blanc in the charred beet and orchard pear on the dinner menu ($50). Woodinville. Lunch is $35 and dinner is $50.
Since 2016, this Ballard Italian restaurant has been a go-to spot for special occasions. It’s actually made from two old houses put together (you’ll have to see it for yourself), and is a Seattle Met Editor’s Pick. Part of the magic behind the exceptional bolognese and other dishes is the fact that the family-owned restaurant also operates a 35-acre farm in Skagit Valley. Their own beef, pork, and lamb are often on the menu. They also use Ferndale Farmstead’s mozzarella and parmesan. This award-winning, family-owned “seed to cheese” farm just north of Bellingham specializes in Italian heritage cheeses that easily replace those coming from Wisconsin or imported from Europe. For SRW, San Fermo is offering a two-course dinner for $35, a choice of starter and entree. Menus change daily. Ballard. Dinner is $35.
Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen & Bakery
This neighborhood Jewish deli serves classic comfort food made from scratch with local ingredients and lots of heart. Their hand-rolled bagels, fresh baked challah, house-cured pastrami, and nostalgic pastries make for delicious gatherings and celebrations. Zylberschtein’s uses flour from Cairnsprings Mill, beverages from Aditi Chai and Broadcastast Coffee, sauerkraut from Firefly Kitchens, and smoked fish from Salt & Smoke. Try some essential items on their menu during SRW: three cheese blintzes (featuring cottage cheese from Darigold), a half reuben sandwich with housemade rye bread, and matzo ball soup. Northgate. Lunch is $20.
Bakescapade
At pop-up panaderia Bakescapade, find delicious Darigold milk in conchas, pan dulces, and other goodies “inspired by Mexican roots as well as childhood favorites. All of our products are a representation of our very own innovative culture,” says owner Karen Sandoval. Pan de Muerto season is upon us, and to grab yours during Seattle Restaurant Week, you’ll need to pre-order before they sell out! Location and menu TBD.
A little pocket of Sicily in the middle of bustling Belltown, La Vita é Bella is a family-owned Italian restaurant using local ingredients — like Darigold milk and heavy whipping cream — in traditional recipes. Its versatile menu offerings include small plates, perfect for a quick bite and drink after work or before a show, as well as generous portions of pastas and pizzas to sustain larger groups. Enjoy a three-course dinner with a drink during SRW, with starter options like caprese or fresh clams and mussels; mains like rigatoni mondello or spaghetti carbonara; and tiramisu or cannolis for dessert. Belltown. Dinner is $50.
