After a night out on the town, the cup of noodles you have sitting in the back of your pantry won’t always cut it.
Here are some of our favorite late-night eats for hungry shadow dwellers.
Daily dining
Vindicktive Wings | Kitchen closes at 11:30 p.m. on weeknights and 1:30 a.m. on weekends
This wing shop is one of the only places in Seattle that claim to do a true New York-style wing.
Hayati Mezze and Sweets | Open until 12 a.m. daily
Brought to you by the owner of Yalla, this Lower Queen Anne window-service joint inside Montana Badlands (formerly La Dive) serves Arab cuisine.
Spice Bliss | 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily
The quality of Indian food at this little Capitol Hill takeaway shack is already incredible — but just wait until you take a bite of that butter masala at 2 a.m.
Pizza Ragazzi | 4 p.m.-3 a.m. daily (except Wednesdays)
There’s nothing like a hot mozzarella stick to round out your night on the town.
The Capitol Hill cafe is a Seattle institution for any late night revelers.
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Lost Lake Cafe | Open Sunday-Wednesday until 12 a.m. + Thursday-Saturday until 3 a.m.
Hypothetically, you could eat a Reuben at 2 a.m., go home + nap, and return five hours later for a Lost Lake French toast.
Queen Anne Beer Hall | Open until 11:30 p.m. daily
The popular joint offers a special late-night menu featuring soft pretzels and a variety of brats.
Capitol Hill Ba Bar | Open until 12 a.m. daily
There are other locations for this Vietnamese bar and restaurant, but only Ba Bar Capitol Hill (technically located in the First Hill/Cherry Hill area) runs until midnight.
Purple Dot Cafe | Open Friday-Saturday until 2 a.m. + Thursday-Sunday until 1 a.m.
Located in Chinatown-International District, this spot serves dim sum + Hong Kong-style Chinese dishes.
Il Bistro | Open until 2 a.m. daily
Nestled among Pike Place Market shops, this restaurant aims to capture flavors from the Italian countryside with pastas, salads, cocktails, and more within its candlelit space.
Red Start Taco Bar | Open until 2 a.m. daily
It’s nacho bedtime yet. On top of tortilla chips decked out with your toppings of choice, you can also order burritos, tacos, and one of many flavored, frozen margaritas.
Donna’s | Open until 2 a.m. daily
From underneath a sparkling disco ball, dine on pasta, fresh bread, and salads — most of which can be enjoyed for $10 or less during the spot’s late night happy hour running from 10 p.m. until midnight.
Sultan Gyros Grill | Open Friday-Saturday until 2 a.m. + Sunday-Thursday until 1:30 a.m.
Shawarma, kebab, falafel, and more Sultan snacks make the perfect late-night remedy for those midnight munchies.
Weekend winners
Bangrak Market | Open Friday-Saturday until 2 a.m., Monday-Thursday until 12 a.m., and Sunday until 11 p.m.
Known for its Thai street food, Bangrak Market offers vibrantly decorated indoor seating + outdoor tables flanked with patio warmers.
Umi Sake House | Open Friday-Saturday until 12 a.m. + Sunday-Thursday until 11 p.m.
Snag a table at this Belltown spot for delicious Japanese eats at discounted rates during Umi’s late night happy hour running from 10 p.m. until close.
Beth’s Cafe | Open Friday-Saturday until 4 a.m. + Sunday-Thursday until 10 p.m.
This vegan-friendly cafe by Green Lake serves classic diner breakfast and lunch dishes — there’s nothing quite like some crispy hash browns and fluffy pancakes to stave off late night blues.
Chuan BBQ | Open Friday-Sunday until 12 a.m. + Monday-Thursday until 11:30 p.m.
This casual eatery just north of Green Lake serves Asian fusion dishes and drinks like beer, wine, and bubble tea.
Life on Mars | Open Friday-Saturday until 2 a.m., Tuesday-Thursday + Sunday until 11 p.m.
This plant-based bar in Capitol Hill serves vegetarian and vegan bites inside an eclectic space featuring a vinyl wall storing over 6,000 records.
Bites of Bangkok | Open Wednesday-Sunday until 1 a.m.
Warm up with steaming plates of noodles, curry, fried rice, and more at this Capitol Hill Thai restaurant.
Dino’s Tomato Pie | Open Thursday-Saturday until 2 a.m. + Monday-Wednesday until 12 a.m.
This Capitol Hill restaurant is a great post-bar stop for Jersey-style round + square pizzas, garlic knots, and freshly baked brownies to top it all off.
