The Best Restaurant in Pioneer Square, Seattle

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Pioneer Square is quickly catching up to its culinary destination neighbors, the International District and Downtown. There are some quirky and reliable lunch spots here—Salumi is a city treasure—and there are some top-notch, authentic coffeehouses. There are also several old-school Italian eateries that Seattle locals still love, especially Il Terrazo Carmine.

Salt Harvest

$$$$ | Pioneer Square Fodor's Choice

Located on the first floor of Populus Hotel, Salt Harvest echoes the hotel's commitment to sustainability and the local ecosystem; its menu is an ode to the flavors of Washington's land and seas. Dine on green marble tables enveloped by draping plants and bold paintings, tasting your way through seasonal plates sourced from local farms. Meats, fish, and some vegetable dishes are wood-fired, subtly infusing the food with hints of smoke from local woods. The cocktail menu is equally as enticing, drawing on seasonally-sourced herbs and fruits to inspire its libations. While dinner steals the show, breakfast and lunch aren't to be overlooked, with dishes like breakfast fried rice, Turkish eggs, and a crispy fish sandwich.