Comfort Food Restaurants in Seattle, WA

“Their smoked salmon Mac and cheese as well as their grilled cheese sandwiches are life changing! Reasonably fast service and just a cool place to visit and learn a little bit about how it’s all made. This place is on the top of our list when we return to Seattle.“

“Great little dive bar with pinball that lasts forever and lots of vegetation options. No table service but the people working counter service make up for it.

Vegetarian options: Vegan burger, vegan hot dogs, vegan chicken sandwich. Dirty pub food but it hits right. 10/10“

“Best restaurant in the greater seattle area, friendly service and great food!!!“

“This is a great restaurant, the people and the food are great for the most part. A lot of people have an issue with the weird times this place is open and with the price of the food. I understand that the pandemic hit hard, and it's hard to run a restaurant. However, there are definitely things to critique. The food is good, but expensive for small portions. They are also having a menu change at the end of August (that's what I was told last time I came here). They changed the vegan lumpia to only have vegetables in it (tasted like a spring roll), and are getting rid of the adobo burger (no longer on menu) :(. The current menu does not have any lumpia besides the new vegetable one, no dessert, and no potatoes. I thought the lumpia was a favorite? I used to visit every now and then because we love the lumpia, but I don't know how often I'll visit after the change. Maybe it will be good though, I can update later. This place was great, sad to see a decline because of the pandemic or other issues :( If you have the money, it's a good place to support!“

“THIS WAS PERFECT! I surprised my car loving boyfriend with this date and he LOVED IT! We got brunch and they sat us right next to the window which felt so special since i had reserved ahead of time. Then we got to do the tour right after and got to see all the ins and outs of the shop AND take pictures for the mems. 100/10 highly recommend“

“The restaurant was excellent. The food was delicious and the drinks were even better. The selection of whiskeys they had was unlike anything I've ever seen. Their specialty cocktails were superb. The location is right at the entry of the Public Market Center. There were 4 of us at the table and we all shared the Baked Fontina appetizer, Hanger Steak, and Fried Pork Shank. The portions were so big that between the four of us, we couldn't finish the food at the table. The restaurant was a little loud but there were 3 tables of more than 8 people in there so we contributed the noise to that. The place is small but doesn't feel cramped. If you like good drinks or good food, this place should be on your list of places to eat in Seattle.“

“This location is truly exceptional! The staff is outstanding, with Daniel standing out in particular. He went above and beyond to ensure my group had a fantastic experience. I highly recommend both the ambiance and the service, especially Daniel and his remarkable hospitality!“

“I honestly don’t know where to start the sambusas are soo good I got the 3 for 10 and my favorite was salmon and beef I also ordered the salmon and chicken Alfredo and it was fire! ….on the side a strawberry lemonade it was so good I wanted the recipe!!! and of course Mama Sambusa herself is an absolutely amazing woman!! Beautiful energy and I definitely recommend …she only accepts cash or cashapp btw 🫶🏾“

“Historical saloon with tasty food and drinks. Also, great atmosphere for amazing live music. Highly recommended!“

“Fun place. Great staff. Love Al.“

“Wow great fried chicken - my brother claims it was life changing 😀. Nothing more to say except it's recommended by Oprah!“

“Very beautiful and fun experience with a vast selection and large portions.“

“Had a great, creative version of an espresso martini here and noticed the bartender put a lot of care into making sure my drink was up to satisfaction. The food they have right now is some of the best I’ve tasted here. Also noticed they put up a cover around part of the patio to block out rain for the rainy days coming! Good “

“I’d previously ordered take out at Vital but finally went for dine-in and had a blast last Saturday! We went around lunchtime and had margaritas (that came in buckets 😅) and a tofu dish that was soooo yummy. We had a leisurely lunch and no one made us feel bad for hanging out for a bit. The menu is extensive and there are so many things I still want to try, so we will definitely be back!“

“Wonderful repeat visit to the real deal = huge menu, ample portions, great flavor, wonderful service, with accessible on street parking. They could use some authentic Greek artwork on the walls or even Hellenic music.“

“Why have we been going to Geraldine's all this time?? This place is delicious, not too busy, and totally reasonably priced. The service was incredible. I can't recommend this place enough. We got the lemon poppyseed pancakes and the meatloaf loco moco 🔥🔥🔥“

“New place to experience Indian cuisine . Welcoming atmosphere with authentic decor and design, cool to take some pictures 👌🏻.
Food is made by real Indian chef .
Delicious mango lasse and chai .
Chicken was yummy and full of flavor and different spices .
Samosa was crispy and freshly made, with lots of stuffing . Can’t wait to be back for the best experience and perfect Indian food.“

“That was a great place and our young kids loved the food. Polite staff, great presentation and venue. Only got 4 star because our first soup dumplings were forgotten for 45 min.

Dietary restrictions: Very friendly for dairy allergen. Only avoided the banana naan.

Kid-friendliness: Kids enjoyed the food and family friendly“

“They make some of the best pizza in Seattle, and honestly some of the best pizza I've had anywhere! Delicious sauce, great crust, toppings are excellent - best lunch is a couple of slices + a cookie and a Mannies :D“

“What a fun place with the camping motif and friendly staff too. While we liked the food, we found a number of things fried and we try to steer clear of fried. In fairness, we did not try an entree, but apps and they were all good, especially the cauliflower, but the fried aspect would point us to the entrees next time. I“

“Our first visit was yesterday for lunch and we had Chicken Xiao Long Bao, Chicken pan-fried potstickers, Chicken and Vegetable Won-tons in sweet and sour sauce and Spicy (Ma la) noodles.....all were very good! The service was excellent and we enjoyed the whole experience!!“

“Love the Chicken Karaage Don with citrus shoyu instead of spicy aioli here! Great egg-free/fish-free option :)

The folks working here are super friendly too! Thanks for all the wonderful lunches.

Also looking forward to S sized sweater if those ever come in stock.

Dietary restrictions: Egg-free & Fish-free“

“Nice small space with great Korean hybrid food. 5 stars here for the salad medley and fermented pickles.“

“Small mom and pop restaurant with wonderful, homestyle Chinese food. The first thing you’ll notice when you step inside is that there are a lot of regulars here. It’s a wonderful and chill community spot, plus they have karaoke every Thursday night.

I recommend these dishes:
* Clay pot rice - usually a 20 min wait but so worth it
* Chicken and gravy - crispy and delicious
* Hong Kong milk tea
* Money’s chili crisp - you can also request it on the side with your meal or you can buy a jar! My favorite locally made chili crisp.“

“We had an amazing dinner! Every dish was delicious - highly recommend!“

“I asked if I'd ordered sauce because I thought I might have forgotten. As I was checking the bag the server replied that whatever I ordered was there. Well, it was there and like I said, I wasn't sure that I included it in my order. Her response might have been defensive though there was no need to be. My other encounters have been with friendly genial staff. She just needs a little customer service training.“

“Beautiful space, decor is intentional. Staff are lovely, provided great recommendations and attentive.

We had oysters and the carbonara was smokey and delicious; cocktails are on point and hit the spot. Dogs are allowed on the patio so I can't wait to go back!

Also support a women owned business who ensure staff are paid a living wage, shall we?“

“Food was amazing. Quick service“

“The fact they have a 4.1 is criminal. Place was credibly relaxing to be in. Self service is nice and the lady working the front was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Food is amazing, especially considering the price in SLU. So some of y’all are lying about the food and gotta figure it out cause food was buss and the price is really good, especially their happy hour prices. I will be coming back next time I make the trip over to this area.“

“Ezell's Famous Fried Chicken remain the one, the go to in either times of triumph or trouble, the one to try and beat but not likely to ever happen. In short and sum, the best fried chicken definitively in the PNW - The Pacific Northwest, as well as very arguably Ezell's Famous Chicken may be best of the best across the whole USA Nation. Even at those levels, Ezell's is always in contention in consistent high quality food provided with great service.“

“Fried Chicken Royalty

Ezell’s is nothing short of legendary. From the first crispy bite to the last morsel of tender, juicy meat, this is fried chicken done to absolute perfection. The seasoning is spot-on—savory, flavorful, and impossible to forget.

I’ve tried a lot of fried chicken in my day, but Ezell’s consistently stands tall. Their sides are just as impressive—the mashed potatoes are creamy, the rolls are warm and soft, and the mac & cheese? A hug in a bowl. Service is always friendly and fast, and you can tell the team takes real pride in what they’re serving.

Whether you’re grabbing takeout or settling in for a soul-satisfying meal, Ezell’s delivers comfort food that’s worthy of the hype. Seattle is lucky to have them!

🍗🔥🙌“