Food & Drink
Best of 2019: Readers’ Choice Poll Winners
Our readers' take on the best of Seattle
By Seattle magazine staff December 17, 2019
This article originally appeared in the December 2019 issue of Seattle magazine.
This article appears in print in the December 2019 issue as part of our Best of 2019 cover story. Click here to subscribe.
DINING AND DRINKING
Best New Restaurant
Homer
Beacon Hill
Best Neighborhood Restaurant
Oak
Beacon Hill
Best Dive Bar
The Retro Restaurant & Lounge
Downtown
Best Bakery
Macrina
Multiple locations
Best Seafood
Ray’s Boathouse
Ballard
Best Food Truck
Cycle Dogs
Ballard
Best Pizza Place
Pagliacci
Multiple locations
Best Burger Joint
Dick’s Drive-In
Multiple locations
Best Cheap Lunch
Tacos Chukis
Multiple locations
Best Sushi
Sushi Kappo Tamura
Eastlake
Best Dim Sum
Dough Zone
Multiple locations
Best Coffee Shop
Victrola
Multiple locations
Best Farmers Market
Ballard Farmers Market
Ballard
Best Outdoor Dining
Westward
Wallingford
Best Ice Cream Shop
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream
Multiple locations
Best Cake/Cupcake Shop
Cupcake Royale
Multiple locations
Best Doughnut Shop/Pop-up
Mighty-O Donuts
Multiple locations
Best Grocery Store
PCC Community Markets
Multiple locations
Best New Bar
Life on Mars
Capitol Hill
Best Cocktail Bar
Canon
Capitol Hill
Best Hotel Bar
Fog Room
Downtown
Best Rooftop Bar
Fog Room
Downtown
Best Brewpub
Reuben’s Brews – The Taproom
Ballard
Best Brewery
Fremont Brewing
Fremont
Best Wine Bar
Footprint Wine Tap
Capitol Hill
Best Wine-tasting Room
Alexandria Nicole Cellars
Woodinville
Best Local Distillery
Batch 206 Distillery
Interbay
Best Happy Hour
Patagōn
Downtown
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Casino
Tulalip Resort Casino
Tulalip
Best Gaming/Arcade Venue
Jupiter Bar
Belltown
Best Karaoke
Baranof
Greenwood
Best Bowling Alley
Garage
Capitol Hill
Best Billiards
Garage
Capitol Hill, bowlero.com
Best Pub
Highline Bar
Capitol Hill
Best Gay Bar
Neighbours Nightclub
Capitol Hill
Best Dance Club
Monkey Loft
SoDo
Best Movie Theater
Majestic Bay Theatres
Ballard
Best Comedy Club
The Comedy Underground
Pioneer Square
Best Kids’ Attraction
Pacific Science Center
Seattle Center
Best Trivia Night Bar
Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden
West Seattle
Best Escape Room
Puzzle Break
Multiple locations
ARTS AND CULTURE
Best Museum
Seattle Art Museum
Downtown
Best Art Gallery
Henry Art Gallery
University District
Best Performance/Arts Venue
Paramount Theatre
Downtown
Best Theater Company
The 5th Avenue Theatre
Downtown
Best Dance Ensemble
Spectrum Dance Theater
Madrona
Best Art Walk
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square
Best Outdoor Concert Venue
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Woodinville
Best Arts Festival
Seattle Art Fair
Pioneer Square
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