Neighborhood Guide: Wallingford

Updated: January 17, 2005

One of Seattle's most popular northern neighborhoods is always evolving--here are our latest picks for classic favorites and new haunts on the Wallingford restaurant and bar scene.

On this page:Dining, Drinking, More North Seattle favorites.

Dining

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Elemental At Gasworks
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    3309 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Have your food and wine perfectly paired for you at this hidden Wallingford Spot, located within minutes of Gasworks Park.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kabul Afghan Cuisine
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    2301 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bizzarro Italian Cafe
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    1307 N 46th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rain Modern Infusion Cuisine
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    2208 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Perche No Pasta & Vino
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    1319 N 49th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Why would Malaysians open an Italian restaurant on Stone Way? As they say in Italy, "Perche no?" ("Why not?")

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Musashi's
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    1400 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    An inexpensive but speedy little sushi house on Wallingford's main drag.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizza
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    4411 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tilth
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    1411 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

Drinking

  1. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Smash Wine Bar & Bistro
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    1401 N. 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Wallingford oenophiles don't have to leave their 'hood to get a great wine education without attitude.

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended SeaMonster Lounge
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    2202 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  3. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Moon Temple Restaurant
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    2108 N 45TH St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  4. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pacific Inn Pub
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    3501 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Four new TV's to watch your favorite sports game. Settle in for beer and great fish and chips.

  5. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Murphy's Pub
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    1928 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  6. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Blue Star Cafe and Pub
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    4512 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Wallingford locals come for the traditional pub fare and well-priced pints of ale.

More North Seattle favorites

  1. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dick's Drive-In Restaurants
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    111 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

  2. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Kate's
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    309 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

  3. 17 3.5 Star Rating: Average Greenlake Bar & Grill
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    7200 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115 (map)

    Televised sports, strong drinks and an outside terrace overlooking the lake make this a popular neighborhood spot.