Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the Emerald City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Seattle — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
July
Freya, 1400 5th Ave. | Scandinavian Bakery
Do knot miss out on this Nordic-inspired cafe brought to you by the Café Hagen and Hagen Coffee Roasters team. Stop by for cardamom knots, cruffins, croissants, and, of course, hygge.
Cafe Yemen, 2705 NE Sunset Blvd., Renton | Yemeni
The fresh moufa from a tandoor oven deserves a spot on our list. Try the adani tea.
Did we miss a restaurant that opened in July? Let us know.
August
Little Beast Ballard, 5107 Ballard Ave. NW | English Pub
Reservations
Traditional English fare brought to you from the folks behind Beast & Cleaver — stop by this intimate dining room Thursday-Sunday.
Condesa, 602 19th Ave. E. | Mexican
This sister spot to Pitch The Baby Bar just opened, and while it’s not new, fans of the foil-wrapped comfort food can enjoy a full sit-down, dine-in experience in Capitol Hill.
DeLeo Bros. Pizza, 202 Occidental Ave. S. | Pizza
This pizza-by-the-slice spot is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 21. For the first two weeks, it’s slices + lunch only, but full pies, wings, and calzones are expected longterm.
Gao Lhao Bangkok Noodle Shop, 7102 Woodlawn Ave. NE | Yaowarat
Step inside this neon-lit dining room in Green Lake for noodle dishes, sizzling hot plates, and small plates inspired by Bangkok’s Chinatown district.
Indofusion, 4719 California Ave SW | Fusion
The menu here is split three ways: Indo-Asian, Indo-Italian, and Indo-Mexican, so there’s something for everyone.
Mojito, 8511 Roosevelt Way NE | Latin American
You may have stopped by this eatery’s Maple Leaf location, but it’s now in new digs. Open for lunch, dinner, and catering, this Latin eatery is open seven days a week.
Occhi Belli, 1427 N. 45th St. | Wine Bar
Wine’s not the only thing on this menu — salads, pastas, seafood, and other dishes are available in this lounge-style dining room. Fun fact: The spot is actually named after a novel written by owner + author Tim McDonald.
Pan De La Selva, 600 4th Ave. | Bakery
This self-described small batch panadería serves up conchas, canela rolls, orejas, and more at Seattle’s City Hall.
Skillet & Vine Bistro, 2800 E. Madison St. | American
Reservations
Parmesan truffle fries, burgers, sandwiches, skillets, and more — is your mouth watering yet?
The Wayland Mill, 3800 Latona Ave. NE, Ste. 112 | Yoshoku Americana
Stop by the Northlake Commons to visit this all-day gathering space and grab some Japanese-inspired comfort food while you’re there. Our pick: The Saint Paul Sando.
Did we miss a restaurant that opened in August? Let us know.
