Seattle is a foodie paradise, with many wonderful restaurants downtown specializing in various types of cuisine, including several Asian and Asian-influenced cuisines as a result of Seattle's location on the Pacific Rim. Seattle's local cuisine is called Asian Fusion or Pacific Rim fusion. This is a combination of flavors and spices from various Asian cuisines blended with local ingredients, such as salmon with lemongrass.
The Dahlia Lounge is one of Tom Douglas' award-winning restaurants located in the Belltown district of downtown Seattle. Douglas strives to use local, sustainable and organic food. He was the recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Northwest Chef and was nominated by the James Beard Association for Best New Restaurant. Douglas also was a finalist of Restauranteur of the Year.
Dahlia Lounge
2001 4th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 682-4142
tomdouglas.com
Wild Ginger typifies Seattle's Pacific Rim cuisine. Located across the street from the Benaroya Hall, Wild Ginger offers a menu not quite Asian, not quite seafood, but a mix that is totally Seattle. The cuisine is listed as a mix of Chinese and Southeast Asian, but with the addition of local produce and flavors, it is that and much more.
Wild Ginger
1401 Third Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-4450
wildginger.net
The Metropolitan Grill is a great place for steaks in downtown Seattle. The location is inside a 1903 building, and the interior is filled with dark wood and brass. Steaks are cooked cut from corn-fed beef and grilled over mesquite charcoal. The restaurant also features an award-winning wine list, served tableside at at the 50-foot-long marble bar. The restaurant also specialize in martinis, including the famed Seattle Classic.
Metropolitan Grill
820 2nd Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-3287
themetropolitangrill.com
