Kedai Makan Tiny storefront featuring traditional & innovative Malaysian dishes & creative cocktails. Malaysian 206-535-3562 $$ 1449 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122

Shaker+Spear Chic eatery near the Kimpton Palladian Hotel, offering Pacific Northwest cuisine amid pale-wood decor. New American 206-826-1700 $$ 2000 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA

Sisi Kay Thai Eatary & Bar Hip space specializing in classic & fusion Thai dishes plus cocktails in a roomy, two-story locale. Thai 206-659-4382

Biang Biang Noodles Trendy, industrial-style Chinese noodle house dishing up dumplings, baos, and chicken wings. Chinese 206-809-8999 $$ 601 E Pike St Unit 100,

The Pink Door Italian restaurant with cabaret shows and trapeze entertainment, plus terrace with Elliott Bay views. Italian 206-443-3241 $$$ 1919 Post Alley, Seattle,