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There’s nothing better than cozying up over steaming bowls of ramen, delectable sushi, or comforting seafood gumbo with a partner or bestie! Good food is meant to be shared with those you love, and if you can’t remember when your last date night was, it’s been too long!
Seattle Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity to schedule a few date nights — and think outside the box. Make it a Sunday brunch, weekday early dinner, or even order to go from an SRW menu and stay in. #CraveYourOwnPath and explore those restaurants you’ve always wanted to try or visit your neighborhood favorites.
There’s plenty of culinary inspiration this SRW!
Read on for some date night suggestions, from restaurants with candlelit ambiance by award-winning chefs to mission-oriented food projects and exciting fusion cuisines. We recommend making reservations in advance.
Family-owned Korean restaurant ONMI launched in March of this year, and is already building a reputation for their authentic flavors and traditional recipes. “Growing up, our family made everything from scratch, from chili paste and soybean paste to kimchi and handmade noodles, and that same care and passion guides us today,” they say.
The name also has special meaning: “온” (ON) represents warmth, while “미” (MI) signifies taste. For SRW, try the $50 menu, featuring Jungsik, a traditional Korean full-course meal with an appetizer, entrée, stew, and dessert. Dishes include potato pancake, house-made fried mandu (dumplings), spicy pork ribs, spicy braised black cod, a choice of soybean or kimchi stew, and rice punch (sikhye). Aurora. Dinner is $50.
Head to Wild Wasabi Signature for artful sushi rolls and an exciting teppanyaki experience, where a chef cooks on a grill in front of you. There’s also plenty of regular seating for a more intimate date. Their SRW menu offers some highlights off the menu, with fresh starters like sunomono tako, oyster shooters, and sea crown; followed by deluxe and premium nigiri sets with Bluefin Toro, uni, amaebi, and more. A teppanyaki option is also available. Bellevue. Lunch is $35. Dinner is $50.
The cuisine at 84 Yesler is at once passionate and approachable. Led by head chef Christina Siegl, Pacific Northwest ingredients (especially seafood) guide the menu, with her wide ranging expertise in French and Italian dishes leading the preparation. The atmosphere is warm with midcentury touches and an open kitchen. 84 Yesler brings to mind a “life well lived.” Make your reservations now for SRW, and enjoy appetizers like burrata or pappardelle; your choice of black cod or Wagyu for entree, and apple cake or brownie for dessert. Pioneer Square. Lunch is $65.
Part of the Tom Douglas family of restaurants, Palace Kitchen is one of those places that just feels distinctly Seattle. Originally opened in 1996, it was a Belltown spot where other industry workers would unwind after they clocked off. Now you can arrange a date at one of the booths with low lighting, or sit around the horseshoe shaped bar for cocktails and meals prepared over the wood-fired hearth. The kitchen is open till midnight. The $50 SRW dinner menu includes a choice of cornmeal fritter or grilled goat cheese wrapped in grape leaves; crispy skin pork chop or cider glazed kabocha squash for the entree; and bartlett pair crostada for dessert. Belltown. Dinner is $50.
The Capital Grille is an upscale steak house with white tablecloths, art deco chandeliers, and five-star service right in the heart of downtown. Steaks are dry-aged in-house for 18 to 24 days and hand-cut by the in-house butcher. Seafood staples like lobster and calamari are also outstanding, and the wine list features over 350 selections.
For SRW, The Capital Grille is offering a special three-course menu for $65 (offered Sunday through Thursday) with options like filet mignon, roasted chicken breast, seared citrus-glazed salmon, Sam’s mashed potatoes, and desserts like cheesecake or flourless chocolate espresso cake. Add-ons include Chilean sea bass with miso butter, or bone-in Kona crusted dry-aged NY strip. Downtown. Dinner is $65.
Elliott’s Oyster House has been a Seattle tradition since 1975. Starting as a small oyster bar on Pier 56, it has grown into a destination for exceptional seafood and unmatched waterfront views. They have an extensive selection of 24-26 oyster varieties, as well as fresh and seasonal options like Dungeness crab, King Salmon, scallops, lobster, and plenty more! Elliott’s supports the Puget Sound Restoration Fund, which helps restore oyster and kelp habitats. Their SRW menu is available for lunch and dinner, with items like Ahi Poke tacos, Sea Bass cheeks piccata, and red wine poached pear cheesecake. “Seasonally inspired and distinctly Elliott’s!” Downtown. Lunch is $35. Dinner is $65.
Star Sushi & Bar
This Capitol Hill restaurant is a popular spot for traditional and innovative sushi rolls as well as other modernized Japanese dishes. Born and raised in Mongolia, traditionally trained sushi chef KJ spent over a decade honing his skills in Bay Area restaurants. He opened Star Sushi in Seattle in 2020 with his wife and family, incorporating the heartiness of Mongolian cuisine into the menu — as well as some local PNW ingredients like oysters from Taylor Shellfish and chicken from Draper Valley Chicken. You’ll also find a full bar program with plenty of sake and Japanese inspired cocktails. Capitol Hill. Menu TBD.
Authentic Beijing flavors are right at home in Wallingford at Dumpling the Noodle. This destination for hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and Peking duck also made the Seattle Times Best in the PNW list for Best Chinese Food. While there’s plenty for carnivores here, half the menu is vegan, a long and thoughtful development inspired by their first vegan server.
During SRW, explore their extensive menu with a several lunch and dinner options at a few price points. Seasonal bites ($35) include pork dumplings and braised beef noodle soup. The vegan option includes organic vegan dumpling, Sichuan dry-fired string beans, and mock duck noodle soup. Duck bite ($50): half a Peking duck, pork shrimp siumai, and dry-fried green beans. A few $65 menu options (All Time Favorite, Beef Partner, and Vegan Explorer) can feed 2-3 people. Wallingford. Lunch and dinner at $35, $50, and $65.
