5 to Try: Comfort Food

8230 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (map)

Order the London broil, teriyaki-glazed steak or hamburger dip for a true taste of atomic-age cooking.

602 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)

The creamy and dreamy macaroni and cheese is practically the textbook definition of comfort food, though the buttermilk fried chicken certainly also qualifies.

1621 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

Stop in for the tempting grilled cheese sandwich made with sharp cheddar, Dijon-maple mustard and apple slices on sourdough (thick-cut bacon optional).

2600 SW Barton St Ste B8, Seattle , WA 98126 (map)

Matzo ball soup, piled-high Reuben sandwiches and ice cream floats are a few of the well-executed American classics at this sunny West Seattle cafe.

5801 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

This Roosevelt bistro remains reigning king of the upscale comfort food trend; one bite of the gourmet tuna casserole will convince you.

5231 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)