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The Best Quiet Restaurants On Capitol Hill
It’s possible to have a calm meal in one of Seattle’s busiest neighborhoods. Here’s where to go.
12 Bars That Are Quiet Enough For A Conversation
All the best spots where you can have a drink and not have to guess what the other person is saying.
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Adulis Restaurant
Adulis is a great Ethiopian spot in Greenwood that excels at defin miser and lamb tibs. Head here for a quiet lunch.
Ginger & Scallion
Ginger & Scallion is a small Phinney Ridge restaurant that specializes in tasty Hainanese chicken rice.
Meesha
Meesha is an upscale Indian restaurant in Fremont that will check some boxes for a quiet dinner, even if the food won't completely blow your mind.
Three Sacks Full
Three Sacks Full is an American restaurant in Ravenna that's heavy on grains and vegetables, but a little light on excitement.
Happy Asian Fast Food
Happy Asian Fast Food is a Tacoma counter-service joint serving fragrant and flavorful Cambodian dishes.
Vin Du Lac
Vin Du Lac is a winery near Lake Chelan with great views and food that uses vegetables grown in their own garden.
Cookie’s Country Chicken
Cookie’s Country Chicken is a fried chicken restaurant in Ballard to prioritize for bone-in pieces, sandwiches, fries, and sauce.
Little Ting’s Dumplings
When you’re looking for large quantities of delicious Chinese dumplings, Little Ting’s Dumplings on the outskirts of Shoreline is where you want to be.
The Boat
The Boat is a Vietnamese restaurant that specializes in cơm gà mắm tỏi and waffles. They serve some of the best fried chicken in Seattle, let alone the International District.
D’ La Santa
D’La Santa is a family-owned Mexican spot on Capitol Hill that’s easy to miss, but worth going out of your way for.
Kezira Cafe
Kezira Cafe is an Ethiopian restaurant in Columbia City that serves particularly great vegetarian dishes.
Malena's Taco Shop
Malena's Taco Shop is a Mexican counter spot in Queen Anne that's small but still feels comfortable to dine in. It's perfect for a lunch involving many fish tacos.
Chiho Bistro
Chiho Bistro is a Chinese restaurant in Belltown that's best used when you want peace, quiet, and soup dumplings.
Spice Waala
For a quick and delicious lunch, grab some Indian kathi rolls from Spice Waala in Ballard.
Noodle/Bar
Noodle/Bar is a Sichuan spot in South Lake Union that serves great homemade noodles and dumplings.
Samurai Noodle
Samurai Noodle is a Japanese ramen shop in the International District that's perfect for slurping soup and avoiding people.
Alexandra's Macarons
Alexandra's Macarons in the Central District is a French bakery by day and a pizzeria called "Pizza Queens" by night. (on Thursdays and Fridays.)
Señor Carbón
Señor Carbón is a restaurant in Pioneer Square that serves delicious Peruvian and Nikkei cuisine.