Best New Restaurants 2023
Chefs making cake. An accidental restaurateur making moves. A boat making fried chicken. Seattle's dining landscape defies easy themes—and that's a good thing. Our best new restaurants of 2023 all had something in common: They're deeply personal to the people who created them. From notable Seattleites sharing their last great meal, to an appreciation of the burger chain our whole city has loved for generations, to our Restaurant of the Year, every bite is worth savoring.
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Restaurant of the Year
Quynh and Yenvy Pham kept things simple and created something great with the Boat.
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Seattle's Best New Restaurants of 2023
This year’s top newcomers include pizza with a sense of place, sushi with a sense of humor, and a chef who sources from his mom’s garden.
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Hey, John Richards, Tell Me about Your Last Great Meal
A few of our most fascinating locals dish on the restaurants they love.
The Keel Bill cake from Paper Cake Shop.
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When Chefs Make Cake (and Rice Krispies Treats)
Two of the year’s coolest new bakeries, Paper Cake Shop and Little Jaye, sprang to life when savory chefs turned their attention to butter and sugar.
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Marcus Lalario Is Behind Every Scene
It’s hard to find someone who’s had a bigger influence on local culture, even if he likes to stay in the shadows. Seattle’s homegrown entrepreneur never does it alone.
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Every Dick’s Drive-In Location, Ranked
Most of the time, the best Dick's is the one closest to you. But where's the fun in that?
Best New Restaurants 2023
The Boat Is Our Restaurant of the Year
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Seattle's Best New Restaurants of 2023
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