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- HHarryVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoA sushi must. Very consistent and always a great experience!More infoMomiji Capitol HillPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
- AAngelaVIPSan Diego •12 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing menu and service. The food was delicious. I had the lobster bisque and calamariMore infoa stirPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.7
- MRMadronaResidentSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoHosted an out of town recruit. Thinking about the right balance of ambience, noise level and food, Lark hit it out of the park. From start to finish the tasking menu provided exciting tastes (the gnocchi were amazing). Staff were attentive and discrete. Kudos to Jonathan Sundstrom and his team for such consistency and excellence over so many years!More infoLarkPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.4
- AamandaSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined on 4 Feb 2025I underestimated this place and was so pleasantly surprised. Food was amazing and service was excellent. We tried as many things on the menu as we could - absolutely loved everything.More infoSpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.8
- LLisaVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews5.0Dined on 2 Feb 2025Always a pleasure to dine at Violet. The food and service is wonderful.More infoVioletPrice: Moderate• American• Capitol Hill / First Hill•4.7
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Discover Capitol Hill
A colorful urban neighborhood just east of downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill is a counterculture mecca that just happens to have an eclectic and culturally diverse dining scene. Capitol Hill and the adjacent First Hill neighborhood provide a variety of amazing dining experiences. Those in the area can find everything from traditional pub fare to some of Seattle’s best authentic tacos. The area also has no shortage of bars and breweries, so diners can easily find creative cocktails and the latest seasonal beers. If you want something quintessentially Northwest, you won't have any problem finding an East Asian restaurant or locally sourced food put together by a talented chef.
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Child friendly restaurants in Capitol Hill / First Hill include Skillet Diner at Capitol Hill, Jimmy's on Broadway and Cora Pizza and Plates
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