Downtown Lunch Spots

by Whitney Ricketts - Citysearch Contributor - 30 Reviews - 63 Lists

Updated: October 01, 2007

A workday lunch doesn't have to mean a boring turkey sandwich shoved in a Ziploc bag or a Snickers hastily grabbed from the vending machine when you finally listened to your hunger at 2pm. Make time for good eats and you'll be a happier camper in front of that monitor the rest of the day. Here are our picks for mid-day sustenance in the city center.

On this page:Fast Food, Fine Dining.

Fast Food

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Baguette Box
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    1203 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    It's worth the short walk over the freeway to score a sammie from this popular Capitol Hill spot.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mae Phim Thai Restaurant
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    94 Columbia St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Cafe Zumzum
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    823 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bakeman's Restaurant
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    122 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Organic To Go - Two Union
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    601 Union St Ste 224A, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    This casual cafe and deli chain offers a health- and eco-conscious alternative to traditional fast-food fare.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Harried & Hungry
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    1415 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    This aptly-named lunch spot offers busy nine-to-fivers a welcome respite from the rat race.

  7. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Market Grill
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    1509 Pike Pl Ste 3, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  8. 8 3 Star Rating: Average Cherry Street Coffeehouse
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    103 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    Excellent coffee, soups and sandwiches keep Pioneer Square officegoers buzzing.

  9. 9 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average The Other Coast Cafe
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    601 Union Sq, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Power through that stack of paperwork with a sandwich loaded with premium Boar's Head meats and homemade marinara, pesto and salsa mayo.

  10. 10 3 Star Rating: Average Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
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    505 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  11. 11 Frontier Cafe
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    621 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  12. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Zaina Food Drinks & Friends
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    108 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    The business crowd lines up at lunchtime for tasty falafel, shawarma and gyros sandwiches and entree plates.

  13. 13 Yoberry
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    823 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98127 (map)

    Skip lunch and head straight for dessert: This food court spot offers filling (and semi-good for you) frozen yogurt.

Fine Dining

  1. 14 2 Star Rating: Below Average Earth & Ocean
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    1112 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Business diners in a hurry can opt for the "Rush Hour" prix fixe option with a soup, salad and entree; those with more time can peruse the extensive menu at their leisure.

  2. 15 3 Star Rating: Average Taste
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    1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  3. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Metropolitan Grill
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    820 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  4. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended BOKA Kitchen + Bar
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    1010 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    A decidedly artistic backdrop and impressive seasonal menu brings a pleasantly modern option to downtown hotel dining.

  5. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Farestart
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    700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Eat a burger for a cause at this philanthropic organization near Westlake.

  6. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tulio Ristorante
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    1100 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    This cornerstone of downtown dining offers lush Italian food in an intimate setting.

  7. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Redfin Japanese
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    612 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    A cool Asian-fusion and sushi restaurant in the hot Hotel Max.

  8. 21 4 Star Rating: Recommended McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Seattle
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    1103 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  9. 22 4 Star Rating: Recommended Steelhead Diner
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    95 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  10. 23 4 Star Rating: Recommended Wild Ginger Asian Restaurant
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    1401 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  11. 24 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dahlia Lounge
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    2001 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

  12. 25 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe Campagne
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    1600 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  13. 26 4 Star Rating: Recommended Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
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    1225 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 9810 (map)

    Satisfying sandwiches and entrees at this friendly Fourth Avenue wine bar and cafe.

  14. 27 4 Star Rating: Recommended Oceanaire Seafood Room
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    1700 Seventh Ave Ste 100, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Sinatra is crooning, martinis are shaking and the fish are fresh at this '50s-style seafood palace.

  15. 28 4 Star Rating: Recommended Matt's In The Market
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    94 Pike St Ste 32, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)