Square One Bistro

Square One Bistro is the best lunch deal in town, in a city with menus listing prices that are routinely jaw-droppingly expensive it's a shock to dine somewhere where the most expensive dishes cost $13.

This is part of the Seattle Culinary Academy in Seattle Central, so it's located inside the school (but open to the public). It can be a little tricky to find, some of the doors to the main building are locked, but keep trying. Once you get in, follow signs to the atrium to get to the bistro or the One World restaurant.

The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the prices unbeatable. Everything is done by the students, and the menu rotates based on what they're studying, but mostly seasonal and locally sources. The only downside is the schedule: since it's student run it's only open during the week when classes are in session, for a small window of time. If you can make that work, you should absolutely check it out.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The team clearly knows what they’re doing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a Seattle Community College run bistro, foods were tasty and great options for lunch. Wish the foods were more hotter instead just lukewarm.

We had steak frites, pan seared bay sockeye, crispy fried cod & French fries can be better (too dry for me).

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Great stuff, professional, I'm sure these students will make great chefs.