Month by Month - Seattle - page 42

Matt Dillon Seattle's most devotedly sustainable chef owns a farm on Vashon Island
and is a strong proponent of food foraging. In 2012 he shared James Beard honors with
Tom Douglas when he won the Best Northwest Chef award. His don't-miss restaurant is
Sitka & Spruce, where pretty much all the ingredients are local.
NEED TO KNOW
Price Ranges
These guides reflect the average cost of a main dish.
$ under $10
$$ $10-20
$$$ over $20
Opening Hours
Specific opening hours are listed in reviews if they differ from the norm; otherwise, we
simply note which meals each restaurant serves. Breakfast is typically served from 7am
to 11am, brunch from 7am to 3pm, lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm and dinner from
5:30pm to 10pm.
Booking Tables
Most Seattle restaurants don't require bookings, but the hot new places fill up quickly so
it's best to call ahead if you want to be sure to avoid disappointment.
Tipping
Tips are not figured into the check at a restaurant. In general, 15% is the baseline tip,
but 20% is usually more appropriate, 25% if you enjoyed the service.
Eating by Neighborhood
» Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront Enjoy fine dining in downtown; grab cheap,
on-the-go, artisan food at Pike Place Market.
» Pioneer Square & International District Old-school steakhouses dot Pioneer
Square; Vietnamese food and dim sum characterize the ID.
» Belltown & Seattle Center Vies with Capitol Hill for Seattle's best selection of res-
taurants covering every genre and budget.
» Capitol Hill & First Hill All over the map, with Seattle's hottest chefs competing
alongside the next big thing.