2 Best Restaurants in First Hill, Seattle

Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen adds a dose of spice to First Hill's otherwise slim dining scene. Owner and Chef Tina Fahnbulleh draws inspiration from her West African roots and her current Pacific Northwest home to create a space that celebrates the flavors of Liberia and Ghana. Spiced jolof rice, goat peanut soup, and red red (black eyed peas cooked with tomatoes, onions, spices, and plantains) are just a few of the dishes that bring a piece of West Africa to Seattle. Food is encouraged to be shared and eaten with hands, and cocktails—tastefully infused with flavors like mango, passion fruit, and tamarind—are not to be missed.

New Yorkers say this family-owned place comes close to the pizza they know and love, with thin crusts and just the right proportions of red sauce and cheese. Pizzas topped with meatballs or veggies like artichokes and black olives are available, though regulars vote to keep things simple with the cheese or pepperoni pie. Salads, lasagna, and garlic knots are also on the menu—and save room for a bite (or two) of homemade cannoli.