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Koko's Restaurant & Tequila Bar
When you want to drink margaritas and snack on chips among palm trees, head to this Mexican restaurant on Capitol Hill. Stick to the appetizers, though—the larger plates can be disappointing.
Paper Fan Cocktail Bar
Paper Fan Cocktail Bar is a Capitol Hill speakeasy in the upstairs loft of Biang Biang Noodles that serves tea-infused cocktails. And while the drinks are pretty forgettable, the experience is fun.
Honeyhole Sandwiches
Honeyhole is a Captiol Hill sandwich shop that has had a few closures and re-openings. While the decor has stayed the same, the food quality has not.
Bad Chancla
For a quick snack on Capitol Hill, head to Bad Chancla—a takeout-only sandwich shop with tasty dishes like a picadillo beef-stuffed bolillo and ropa vieja rice bowl. Just be warned the portions are small.
Mt. Joy
Mt. Joy is one of many Capitol Hill fried chicken sandwich shops that stays open late—but it happens to be our favorite.
Menya Musashi Tsukemen & Ramen
Menya Musashi is a ramen spot on Capitol that serves a fantastic creamy curry ramen.
Ramen Danbo
Ramen Danbo is a small ramen shop on Capitol Hill that almost always has a wait, but the soup is totally worth standing in line for.
Bateau
Bateau is a fancy steakhouse on Capitol Hill where the best thing on the menu is a big plate of fries.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken on Capitol Hill serves mediocre Nashville-style tenders and sandwiches that aren't worth the wait.
The Woods
If you're looking for a Capitol Hill nightclub where you can dance under a disco ball, get distracted by strobe lights, and have an absolutely wild night out, head to The Woods.
Donna's
For your next night out on Capitol Hill, head to Donna's. At this Italian cocktail bar, you'll find tasty (and reasonably-priced) pasta dishes, strong cocktails, and a golden disco ball.
Big Mario’s Pizza
Big Mario’s is a totally fine NY-style slice joint in Cap Hill during the day, and an open-late savior at night.
Kobuta & Ookami Katsu And Sake House
Kobuta & Ookami Katsu And Sake House on Capitol Hill serves some of the best katsu in the city.
Half & Half Doughnut Co.
Come to Half & Half Doughnut Co.—a donut shop on Capitol Hill—for their sticky and sweet pineapple fritter.
Where J. Kenji López-Alt Eats Lunch In Seattle For Under $10
If you're not going to listen to us, listen to him.
Cornelly
Choosing between homemade pasta and fantastically charred pizza at Cornelly is difficult, so just order both at this excellent Italian spot on Capitol Hill.
Gemini Room
Gemini Room is a Capitol Hill coffee shop during the day that transforms into a cocktail bar at night.
Canon
Canon is the most-hyped cocktail bar in Seattle, and for good reason. For high-quality drinks in Capitol Hill, come here.
La Dive
La Dive is a bar on Capitol Hill that serves natural wine, boozy slushies, champagne bongs, and Eastern European small plates.
Queer/Bar
Queer/Bar is a gay bar on Capitol Hill that hosts drag competitions, burlesque performances, and more—more meaning fried snacks and drinks spiked with Malibu.
Julia's On Broadway
Julia's On Broadway is home to the oldest drag cabaret in Seattle. Come for a great show, but don't stay for the food.