Coming up with a list of the best restaurants in Beacon Hill Seattle WA was easy, but narrowing it down to include the truest of the gems was another story.
That’s because Beacon Hill is known for rich cultural diversity, and thus, food. To make sense of the options, I’m sharing a roundup of the best restaurants worth trying the next time you visit Beacon Hill Seattle, WA. While the area is technically divided into North and South Beacon Hill, I’ll group both into one list of Beacon Hill’s best restaurants.
Best Restaurants in Beacon Hill Seattle, WA
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Familyfriend
website | get directions | cuisine: Guam | price range: $$$
You know buzzy places that you think can’t possibly be worth all the hype? Well Familyfriend is one of those rare birds that is indeed worth every ounce of hype they receive.
This nondescript restaurant is in a brick building with no signage. You may walk right by because it looks more like an office building with the shades drawn. But once you get inside you’ll be met with a lively tropical-themed space and cute private courtyard patio.
Familyfriend focuses on flavors found in Guam, so expect a lot of coconut, lemongrass, and more infused in both dishes and a stellar drink menu. But what makes Familyfriend most interesting is that they’re known for having one of the best burgers in Seattle. It’s a smash burger with the crispiest edges I’ve found in Seattle and the perfect meat-to-bun ratio.
However, don’t miss their other inventive dishes. Standouts include the silky corn soup with refreshing lemongrass and the ceviche tostada with the perfect crunch. They also make a mean piña colada and a melon cocktail that tastes like a wine cooler on a summer day.
Pro tip: The card reader typically defaults to a 32% tip. If that’s not your vibe, make sure to change it before submitting your payment.
Bar del Corso
website | get directions | cuisine: Italian | price range: $$
Bar del Corso has developed a bit of a cult following over the years thanks to their flavorful wood-fired pizzas and small Italian plates. I’d highly suggest making a reservation since the space is ample but fills up fast. It’s worth it if you can plan ahead since they easily have some of the best pizzas in Seattle.
I always keep it simple and order the Margherita pizza, which comes out balanced with fresh flavor from the tomatoes and basil, the perfect amount of cheese, and a chewy crust with just enough char. Also, don’t sleep on their baccala fritters. They’re fried balls of salt cod with a buttery smooth texture and irresistible crunch.
Musang
website | get directions | cuisine: Filipino | price range: $$$
Located off Beacon Avenue, Musang started as a series of pop-ups around Seattle. James Beard-nominated Chef Melissa Miranda opened her brick-and-mortar in 2018 and has since become the owner of one of the trendiest spots on Beacon Hill. She’s also credited for starting the Filipino restaurant emergence that you exists in Seattle today.
Musang serves up traditional Filipino dishes inspired by Miranda’s childhood, but with a nod to Pacific Northwest ingredients. The dining room is small and fills up quickly, so do yourself a favor and make a reservation.
As for what to order, it’s a tie between their lumpia, pancit lomi noodles with black mushrooms, braised short ribs with annatto oil and peanut butter bagoong sauce. All of them are expertly seasoned with layers of flavor that unravel as you eat.
Pro tip: Musang also does one of the best brunches in Seattle.
Homer
website | get directions | cuisine: Middle Eastern/Mediterranean | price range: $$$
Homer is one of the more upscale Mediterranean spots in Seattle, with an ever-changing menu centered around seasonal ingredients. They specialize in generous portions of fresh, vibrant Middle Eastern classics. You can order a la carte or partake in their Family Feast, consisting of four courses the chef selected, priced at $50/pp.
The Feast is the way to go in my opinion since you get to try a bit of everything, but if you’d rather order off the menu, definitely get their pita bread and dips. Their lamb is also incredible, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. Whatever you order, make sure to end the night with one of their infamous soft serve ice creams.
Pro tip: Homer doesn’t take reservations for parties smaller than six, so be prepared to wait. For large parties, they set aside three reservations per night on a first come, first served basis.
Milk Drunk
website | get directions | cuisine: ice cream and fried chicken | price range: $
It’s not often I can recommend a place that offers some of the best ice cream and best fried chicken in Seattle. Milk Drunk is owned by the same duo behind Homer, which is where they first began testing their epic soft serve ice cream via a takeout window.
Their ice cream comes in interesting flavors like Rainier cherry, matcha, and pomegranate serrano, reminding you this place is seasonally inspired and chef-driven. I’m a sucker for their hard magic shell, which comes in a variety of flavors like chocolate and peanut butter.
Brined and double-fried, their fried chicken sandwiches are all gorgeously messy, so stock up on napkins. My go-to is the Homer, which comes with cucumbers, tomato, cilantro, kale, whipped garlic, and harissa.
Carnitas Michoacán
website | get directions | cuisine: Mexican | price range: $
Carnitas Michoacán serves some of the best street food tacos in Seattle out of an unpretentious space. Everyone’s always beaming with smiles when I walk in, and you can smell the slow cooking of the meat in the back.
The al pastor tacos are my favorite since the meat is impeccably seasoned and succulent. If soup is calling your name, their menudo is one of my favorite comfort foods in Seattle.
Golden Daisy Restaurant
website | get directions | cuisine: Chinese | price range: $
Golden Daisy is one of my favorite takeout spots in Seattle, especially when I’m craving dim sum or Chinese barbecue. They’re takeout only, which is pretty impressive, considering dumplings don’t tend to travel well. They’re known for BBQ duck, but it’s the sesame balls and crispy fried dumplings that always catch my eye.
I recommend calling ahead, especially on weekends, since they can get pretty hectic. They also offer a mean catering menu that prices out well if you’re feeding six or more. Or you can pull an Adria and keep them all for yourself!
CheBogz
website | get directions | cuisine: Filipino | price range: $$
CheBogz is a more casual Filipino restaurant than Musang for those times you just want some quick comfort. It’s an order-at-the-counter spot near the light rail station and it has a bunch of classics like adobo, pancit, sisig, and more.
Don’t miss the lumpia and kara kara beef. The lumpia shatters when you bite into it and has juicy pork filling. The kare kare beef is hearty and peanuty on its own, but becomes next level when doused in the spicy vinegar from the condiment bar.
The Coupe & Flute
website | get directions | cuisine: Champagne and small bites | price range: $$$
Whenever I need to kill time while waiting for a table at Homer, I always dip into Coupe & Flute for a glass of bubbly. By night, they’re a swanky Champagne tavern serving small bites, including surprisingly some of the best nachos in Seattle. By day, they transform into an upscale brunch spot serving decadent dishes like tempura-battered cream puffs and braised duck bennys.
As you can imagine, they also have an impeccable still wine, sparkling, and cocktail menu. You’ll want to make a reservation if you’re interested in brunch, though I usually belly up to the bar in the evenings and have never had to wait long.
El Quetzal
website | get directions | cuisine: Mexican | price range: $$
I mention El Quetzal on my list of best Mexican restaurants in Seattle. Like Carnitas, they serve authentic Mexican dishes like street tacos and huaraches, but in a more restaurant-y vs. grab-and-go space.
Surprisingly, El Quetzal is known less for their tacos (which are tasty) and more for their massive, overstuffed tortas. Basically, giant soft French bread rolls stuffed with an assortment of meats, cheeses, sauces, and veggies.
Their La Gorda torta comes overloaded with ham, breaded carne asada, beef sausage, and scrambled eggs. It’s a hefty upcharge compared to the rest of their tortas, but it’s worth it if you have an appetite only a giant sandwich can satisfy.
Stevie’s Famous
website | get directions | cuisine: Italian | price range: $
One of the best restaurants in Beacon Hill Seattle, WA actually got started a bit south in Burien. Stevie’s Famous started as a casual east coast-style pizza joint serving New York-style pizza by the slice alongside subs, salads, and ice cream. They’ve since expanded to Beacon Hill where people can get their exceptionally good pizza.
I’m typically a fan of plain cheese pizza, but Stevie’s does toppings really well. The options change regularly, but if it’s available get the capicola hot honey. They make the hot honey in house and the slice is dolloped with a refreshing spoonful of ricotta.
Canton Noodle House
website | get directions | cuisine: Cantonese | price range: $
An OG staple that’s right on the border of Beacon Hill and Hillman City, Canton Noodle House is known for having the best soup in Seattle. Some locals have cut ties since this spot changed ownership, but they’ve upheld the original owner’s commitment to dang good comfort food.
Canton specializes in noodle soup along with fried chicken, congee, and other Cantonese staples. I’m not in love with their fried chicken, which is a bit oily for me, but I love their beef brisket noodle and wonton soup.
The broth has an incredibly light, umami seafood flavor, and the meat melts in your mouth. Make sure to add the sui-kau dumplings, which are wontons but with pork, mushrooms, and shrimp instead of just pork.
Flora Bakehouse
website | get directions | cuisine: bakery | price range: $
Flora Bakehouse is the sister restaurant to Cafe Flora, one of the cutest restaurants in Seattle. This sun-filled cafe specializes in sweet and savory seasonal pastries served alongside inventive espresso drinks and daily fresh baked bread. They also have a variety of gluten-free and vegan goodies, namely their life-changing vegan cinnamon rolls.
While you can’t go wrong with a flaky kouign amann or farmer’s market-inspired Danish, the real showstopper here is their seasonal sundaes, which feature housemade soft serve in either a cup or their signature croissant cone. You can’t go wrong with anything you order, which is why I included them as an honorable mention in my self-guided Georgetown food tour.
Tony’s Bakery
website | get directions | cuisine: Vietnamese | price range: $
I heard through the grapevine that Tony’s, located in the same shopping center as Canton Noodle House, makes the best banh mis in the city. After finally checking out this place, I can safely say they’re pretty high up there.
As the name suggests, Tony’s is part bakery, part grab-and-go Vietnamese deli. It’s a fun combination since you can wait in line and see people picking up birthday cakes, catering, and banh mis simultaneously.
My favorite banh mi so far is the #10 House Special, which comes with three types of ham, grilled pork or chicken, and all the accompaniments of a classic banh mi. Not only is the bread obviously fluffy and fresh but the sandwich is stuffed with crispy veg and perfectly seasoned meat.
Tacos Chukis
website | get directions | cuisine: Mexican | price range: $
One of my favorite restaurants for street tacos is across the street from the Beacon Hill light rail station. I used to go to Tacos Chukis’ South Lake Union location for lunch when I worked over there, both because their tacos are cheap and because they’re really good.
Tacos Chukis is the only spot I’ve come across that serves grilled pineapple on their signature tacos along with melted cheese, adobada pork, onion, cilantro, salsa, and guac on soft corn tortillas. I was apprehensive about the pineapple-cheese combo (don’t get me started on pineapple pizza), but even I have to admit the sweet and savory combo is genius.
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