Seattle Restaurant Week: Your Passport to New Culinary Adventures

Every year (twice a year, in spring and fall), Seattle Restaurant Week invites food lovers to embark on a two-week dining celebration, offering curated prix fixe menus at dozens, sometimes more than 200 of Seattle’s most enticing restaurants, cafés, food trucks, and pop-up spots. 

This year, Seattle Restaurant Week returns October 26 – November 8 with menu tiers at $20, $35, $50, and $65 to tempt both budget diners and more adventurous eaters alike.

Why Seattle Restaurant Week Matters

1. Discover hidden gems & new favorites
One of the biggest perks of SRW is that it encourages diners to step outside their comfort zone. That sushi place in Belltown, that Neapolitan pizza joint in Ballard, or that modern Asian fusion spot in Capitol Hill, you might never try them otherwise. With fixed-price previews, you can sample elevated cuisine affordably.

2. Support local restaurants & the local economy
Seattle Restaurant Week is orchestrated by the Seattle Good Business Network, and part of its mission is to strengthen the region’s culinary ecosystem. Participating businesses often benefit from the visibility, foot traffic, and new diners they gain during the event.

3. Incentive to dine out (smartly)
In an era of delivery and takeout, SRW motivates people to go out and dine. Because restaurants offer special menus, diners get more predictability: you see the courses and prices ahead of time, giving you confidence in your choice.

4. A sense of community & celebration
Part of the magic is that many restaurants, pop-ups, and food trucks participate, spreading the excitement across neighborhoods from Fremont to Bellevue, Ballard to the International District.

Featured Restaurants by Neighborhood

Here are a few standout restaurants participating in Seattle Restaurant Week 2025, spanning different neighborhoods, price tiers, and cuisines. 

Ballard

• Brimmer & Heeltap – Modern Pacific Northwest cuisine, dinner at the $65 tier. 

• Matador Ballard – Mexican flavor spot, offering lunch and dinner at $20–$35 levels.

• Moshi Moshi Sushi & Izakaya – Japanese sushi and small plates, at $35 dinner. 

Bellevue

• El Gaucho Bellevue – An upscale steakhouse, participating at the $65 tier during SRW.

• Cantinetta (Bellevue) – Italian cuisine with lunch and dinner specials at $50 and $65.

Seattle (Central / Capitol Hill / Queen Anne / others)

• How To Cook A Wolf (Queen Anne) – A favorite for its inventive menu (at $65).

• Toulouse Petit (Queen Anne / Seattle) – A New Orleans–inspired restaurant offering multiple tiers.

• Goldfinch Tavern (Downtown Seattle) – Elegant 3-course option at $65.

• Shiro’s Sushi (Belltown) – Known for high-end sushi, participating at $65.

• House of Naku – With multiple locations across neighborhoods, offering small plates at multiple price tiers.

• Spice Waala – Indian street food style, two Seattle locations, and has been included in SRW directories in past cycles.
  
  

These picks show how SRW spans gastronomic styles, from seafood and steak to global cuisine and casual favorites.

Why You Should Try Seattle Restaurant Week 

• It lowers the barrier to try higher-end spots you may have dismissed before.

• You get certainty on what you’ll pay (before tax & tip).

• It’s a great way to explore neighborhoods and cuisines you’d otherwise skip.

• Restaurants are often more experimental or generous during SRW, offering dishes you may not see otherwise.

• The “buzz” factor: everyone’s talking about it, so it’s a fun time to be part of Seattle’s food culture.
  
  

Seattle Restaurant Week is more than just a sale, it’s a gateway. Whether you live in Seattle or are visiting, it’s a chance to crave your own path, explore neighborhoods, and taste the diversity of the city’s dining scene.

Mark your calendar (October 26 – November 8), browse the SRW directory, make your picks, and reserve your table. And when the time comes, let your appetite lead you somewhere new and delicious.

Enjoy your culinary journey through Seattle!

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