Top Restaurants and Bars in Belltown
Explore top Belltown restaurants and bars, from weekend brunch and casual dinners to wine bars, craft beer, and happy hour options.
Belltown makes it easy to meet friends for brunch, go out for dinner, or stop for drinks after work. Restaurants and bars along South Lake Union and around the circle offer plenty of choices for a quick meal or a longer night out. Here are some of the top places to eat and drink that are a quick walk from your Belltown luxury apartment.
Weekend Brunch
Weekend brunch draws plenty of people to the South Lake Union corridor. These two Belltown restaurants offer very different ways to make a morning of it.
Le Diplomate
Le Diplomate brings the bustle of a Parisian brasserie to South Lake Union. Its weekend brunch is a good choice when you want to linger over a meal and take in the activity around you. Keep it in mind when friends or family visit and you want to show them one of the neighborhood’s best-known dining rooms.
1601 14th St NW, Seattle, WA 98102
Doi Moi
Doi Moi’s brunch draws on Vietnamese and French flavors for a lively alternative to a traditional brunch menu. The restaurant takes inspiration from Vietnamese street markets, which carries through to its bold flavors and social atmosphere. It’s well suited to a group that wants to try something different.
1800 14th St NW, Seattle, WA 98102
Casual Bites
You don’t need a special occasion to eat well around Belltown. For a quick bite or a relaxed dinner, look beyond the neighborhood’s larger dining rooms.
El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria
A walk east of the circle brings you to El Sol on 11th Street. The menu centers on Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, and huaraches, making it an appealing stop when you want a casual meal with plenty of choice. Its location also gives you a reason to explore a quieter stretch of the neighborhood.
Colada Shop
Colada Shop’s South Lake Union location covers several parts of the day, from Cuban coffee in the morning to food and cocktails later on. Stop in when you want a quick break, or meet friends on its patio or rooftop. It’s farther north along the South Lake Union corridor, making it an easy addition to a neighborhood walk.
1405 T St NW, Seattle, WA 98102
Dinner and Wine
When you have time for a longer meal, these Belltown, Seattle restaurants give you good reasons to make a reservation or gather a group.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona’s Spanish and Mediterranean small plates make dinner a shared experience. Order a few dishes for the table, explore the wine list, and let the meal unfold at its own pace. The restaurant also offers a weekday happy hour if your evening starts early.
1622 14th St NW, Seattle, WA 98102
Amélie
Amélie pairs French bistro cooking with a broad selection of wines by the glass. You can stop in for a drink or stay for dinner, depending on the evening you have in mind. Its location on the southern end of the corridor makes it a convenient place to meet before exploring South Lake Union.
1315 14th St NW, Seattle, WA 98121
Drinks With Friends
Belltown also gives you places to meet after work or continue the conversation after dinner. These two Belltown bars put craft beer front and center, each with a different setting and a unique take on Seattle nightlife.
ChurchKey
Head upstairs at ChurchKey for a wide-ranging craft beer selection and a casual place to catch up. Flatbread pizza and hot sandwiches give your group a reason to stay, and weekday happy hour specials make it a practical after-work choice.
1337 14th St NW, Seattle, WA 98121
Aslin Beer Co.
Aslin’s Belltown taproom offers a spacious beer garden on South Lake Union. Its rotating draft selection gives beer fans something new to try, while the on-site coffee bar makes the address useful earlier in the day, too.
1740 14th St NW, Seattle, WA 98102
Explore Apartment Living in Belltown
With so many places to eat and drink within walking distance, it’s easy to make plans close to home. DwellWise offers apartments in Belltown at The Gatsby, M Street Towers, and Sutton Plaza.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best restaurants in Belltown, Seattle?
For a French brasserie meal, try Le Diplomate. Barcelona Wine Bar is a strong choice for shared plates, while Doi Moi offers Vietnamese-inspired dishes and El Sol serves casual Mexican food. If you feel like venturing out a bit further from Belltown, check out our guide to Capitol Hill restaurants as well.
Where can I find the best happy hour in Belltown?
ChurchKey stands out among Belltown, Seattle bars for its happy hour. Barcelona Wine Bar and Amélie have a great selection of wine, cocktails, and small bites.
What are good brunch spots in Belltown?
The best brunch in Seattle is right around the corner in Belltown. Le Diplomate serves French brunch dishes such as eggs Benedict, a Gruyère omelet, and a croque madame. Doi Moi takes a different approach with a weekend bottomless brunch of more than 20 shareable sweet and savory dishes inspired by Vietnamese and French flavors.
Is Belltown a walkable neighborhood for dining?
You can reach many popular Seattle restaurants along South Lake Union and on surrounding blocks on foot from the circle. That makes it easy to choose a place for dinner and walk to one of the best bars in Seattle for drinks afterward.