Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Lake Union / Eastlake

This is one of the top restaurants in the Seattle Center area and a place we have gone back to many times. The menu is extensive, with emphasis on Creole and French offerings. The sauces are especially fine and raise the cuisine to a cut above many competitors. In a recent visit with several friends we found the Dungeness Crab "small plate" with coconut patties delicious, and our friends raved about the roasted lamb. Salads are a specialty too. Highly recommended.

Eat on the roof if you can—beautiful up there on a sunny day! Outstanding food and great service in a beautiful space. A mainstay on Capitol Hill for good reason.

Loved it from start to finish! It has a great atmosphere overall. We sat at a table by the window and had a view of the ferris wheel. Food was absolutely delicious and a good wine list. Service was great. Would definitely recommend!

One of the finest restaurants in Seattle. This was our second visit. Upon entering, the decor is so warm and welcoming that you know you’re in for a special experience. Our server was knowledgeable, professional and his recommendations were excellent. As we enjoyed our fresh-baked, crusty bread dipped in their fabulous herbed olive oil, he curated a special menu for us that included items to share. So fun to sample a few more of their specialties before our main entrees arrived, Not to miss … the lemony veal scaloppine with risotto, the Osso Buco, and the velvety cream of cauliflower soup. Leave room for the key lime dessert or the decadent cheesecake with Italian cherries. The restaurant is difficult to find as it is situated inside a plain office building that fronts the street. It’s definitely a "hidden gem."

Great experience and always great food and environment!