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Seattle-area chefs find plenty of inspiration from the bounty of our region. From our oceans teaming with life to plentiful farmlands and ranches, the Puget Sound provides abundant ingredients for the freshest dishes. Seeking out local and seasonal food means getting ingredients right at the peak of harvest. One bite of a local heirloom tomato versus an imported tomato and you’ll taste the difference!
If you eat local this fall, you’ll find treasures like fiddlehead ferns, chanterelle mushrooms, pumpkin and squash, as well as wild-caught salmon, Dungeness crab, and more!
When we seek out local ingredients, we’re also making an investment in our farmers and fishers, people passionate about nourishing our communities, and ensuring they will be here for years to come.
If you want to #CraveYourOwnPath through Seattle Restaurant Week with eating local in mind, head to our directory of participating restaurants and select “Eat Local First” from the Values drop-down menu for a listing of restaurants prioritizing fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Keep the momentum going after SRW with the WA Food Finder, a project of the Eat Local First collaborative, that connects you to local farms, restaurants, distributors, and even CSA boxes.
Ready to Eat Local First? Try these restaurants featuring local ingredients this SRW.
Republic of Cider is more than just a cidery, it’s a creative hub in SoDo where bold, small batch craft comes to life. You’ll find adventurous and inventive ciders here, some made with flavors like winter melon, Szechuan peppercorn, pomegranate, and rose. Swing by Friday through Sunday afternoons during SRW for cider flights & bites pairings at several price points. SoDo. Flights & Bites for $20, $35, $50.
Pacific Northwest ingredients meet Italian-inspired dishes at Downtown Edmond’s Fire & the Feast. Turns out the PNW has more than a few similarities with Italy, like access to plenty of fresh seafood, ample ingredients from local farms, and world-class wines. Edmonds is quickly becoming a foodie destination, and Fire & the Feast is definitely a highlight. For SRW, their $50 three-course dinner menu includes selections like seared pork belly, spicy shrimp bucatini, and cannoli for dessert. Edmonds. Dinner is $50.
The Lounge at John Howie Steak
This upscale steak house and wine bar is a go-to for special occasions and date nights. John Howie Steak takes pride in its aged USDA prime beef and American and Japanese Wagyu. They also have two wood burning grills: steaks and Wagyu get the mesquite charcoal grill treatment, while fish and poultry are grilled over applewood. Enjoy a $65 three-course dinner during SRW, with options like King salmon or Wagyu sirloin with brown butter asparagus. Bellevue. Dinner is $65.
Sustainability is a core value at Autumn, a Greenwood restaurant that’s part of the General Harvest family of restaurants under award-winning Executive Chef Brian Clevenger. This intimate, bright, and airy spot serves up handmade pastas, crisp veggies, and seafood and proteins from local waters and farmlands. Autumn works closely with local vendors to make sure every ingredient aligns with their commitment to quality and sustainability. Try their dinner menu for SRW with items like rockfish crudo with honeycrisp apple, tagliatelle with eggplant and tomato ragout, and pork tenderloin. Add-ons include oysters or bread service. Greenwood. Dinner at $50 and $65.
Project Feast
Project Feast is an organization that provides culinary training and education for refugees and immigrants, while empowering cross-cultural sharing through food. Their take out family meals have been thoughtfully curated from trainees’ family recipes. Project Feast also partners with local farms and food recovery organizations to use seasonal and recovered produce, reducing waste and supporting our regional food economy. Location and menu TBD.
Cookies for the “inbetween” Vietnamese-American experience, Anh Oi marries memory and nostalgia to local ingredients. “I started baking as a way to reconnect with my heritage and found that the recipes I grew up with could live inside something as simple as a cookie,” said owner Vince Vu. “Each flavor is both, always — rooted in Vietnam, shaped in America, and inspired by the in-between spaces of identity.”
For SRW, Anh Oi is offering a four-pack of cookies (each around a quarter pound), with flavors like fried banana, strawberry corn milk, Vietnamese coffee & white chocolate, and chocolate chunk. Location is TBD. $20.
Mashiko Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
A mainstay in West Seattle since 1994, Mashiko made waves in 2009 when they decided to serve exclusively sustainable fish, no matter what the cost. They work closely with over 50 small fisheries and local farms to source seafood in a manner that is not damaging to the environment, ecosystem, or fish populations, and avoids any fish possibly caught using enslaved people. The result is some of the most fresh, local, and ethical seafood around. Enjoy two lunch options during SRW (the Mashiko Set and Vegan Set), and a five-course menu for dinner. West Seattle. Lunch for $25 and $35. Dinner for $65.
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. 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.
Askatu Bakery by Liberated Foods
It’s easy to fall in love with the passion and care behind Askatu Bakery by Liberated Foods. Washington’s only dedicated top nine allergen free retail bakery, Askatu is free from gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, and other common allergens. They make a variety of baked goods, cookies, cakes, breads, and savory options for breakfast and lunch. An EnviroStar Platinum Certified business, Askatu uses organic and local produce and participates in the Too Good To Go app, an app that connects surplus food with buyers for a reduced cost. Try the $20 lunch special during SRW, with your choice of vegan mushroom lentil burger or Olsen Farm beef cheese burger, plus sweet potato fries. Downtown. Lunch is $20.
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 locally produced ingredients like 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, a half reuben sandwich with housemade rye bread, and matzo ball soup. Northgate. Lunch is $20.
Bakescapade
At pop-up panederia Bakescapade, conchas, pan dulces, and other goodies are “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.
Pike Place Chowder
This beloved Pike Place Market treasure started in 2003 with a mission to make the best chowders using fresh seafood and produce from the Market. Now with two locations (the second at Pacific Place Mall) Pike Place Chowder has been earning national acclaim for its 100% Certified Sustainable chowders and rolls. For SRW, head to any location for a Dungeness Crab Melt on buttery brioche toast made with juicy tomato, Mama Lil’s Peppers, melted Beecher’s Cheese; and one 8 oz. chowder, your choice of: Seafood Bisque, New England Clam, Smoked Salmon, or Manhattan Chowder. Downtown. Menu TBD.
Chef Tina Fahnbulleh had been cooking up Ghanaian and Liberian dishes as a side hustle before the pandemic, but shortly after, she realized bringing West African cuisine to Seattle was a personal mission. Her restaurant, Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen, opened in First Hill in 2023, bringing items like goat peanut soup, waakaye, and egusi to wider audiences. If you’ve never been, consider SRW and invitation to experience Gold Coast Ghal for yourself! The three-course menu includes appetizers like beef hand pie or bambarra fritters; mains like collard greens, pumpkin stew, or chicken light soup, served with rice or fufu; and dessert. Vegan options are available, as well as a wine pairing for an additional price. First Hill. Dinner is $50.
Rice Beans and Happiness
