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10Best Mediterranean
Palomino Euro Bistro
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
1420 5th Ave, Seattle  98101-4087 • 206-623-1300
Distance: ~746 ft *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Well-attended by patrons of all sorts, this popular destination is perennially full and has even received a vote for "Best Downtown Lunch" by Seattle Magazine. Capitalizing on its combination of Mediterranean and Northwest fare, the wide-ranging menu features paella, fire-roasted garlic chicken, poached seafood ravioli, wild mushroom risotto, and fresh Pacific salmon. You'll also find a good selection of both traditional and exotic pizzas. Depending on your mood and your time constraints, choose to partake in the dining room, in the large bar area, or in the cafe, which offers the quickest service.
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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Shea's Lounge
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
94 Pike St across from Pike Place Market, Seattle  98101 • 206-467-9990
Distance: ~0.25 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Pomp and pretense take a backseat at this popular bistro and lounge, whose casual environs offer a sleek, urban contrast to the scene found at its more elegant sibling, Chez Shea. Dinner patrons rave about dishes like pan-roasted sesame oysters, braised Kurobuta pork belly, and confit of Muscovy duck leg. A late-night crowd attends for the gourmet coffee and mind-blowing chocolate cherry bread pudding.
       

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Chez Shea
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
94 Pike St Ste 34, Seattle  98101 • 206-467-9990
Distance: ~0.26 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Atop Pike Place Market's rooftops sits what has been called one of the city's most romantic restaurants. Thanks to giant semicircular windows, patrons are graced by a spectacular view of Puget Sound. Contemporary French cuisine is also an immense draw, whether it be from the seasonal menu or the chef's tasting menu. Comestible delights like seared foie gras with blueberry pistachio compote or asparagus bisque with roasted tomato oil and crème fraîche can be paired with a varied wine list. For dessert, indulge in a hazelnut chocolate crêpe cake or a distinctive cheese selection.
       

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Sisters European Snacks
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
1530 Post Alley Pike Place Market, Seattle  98101 • 206-623-6723
Distance: ~0.30 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. This bright, funky eatery dishes up hearty portions of European-inspired fare, from focaccia sandwiches (with roma tomatoes and eggplant, ham and cheese, and more) to soups and salads with international flair. The menu includes many vegetarian selections as well. If you're around for breakfast, indulge in their flatbread sandwiches, which boast perfectly cooked eggs, Black Forest ham, and Tillamook cheddar. The eponymous Jacobi sisters are not only welcoming and friendly, but they're expert cooks to boot!
       

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Andaluca
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
407 Olive Way Mayflower Park Hotel, Seattle  98101 • 206-382-6999
Distance: ~0.33 mi *
        Description: DOWNTOWN. Hip and stylish, Andaluca is a study in rich tones and sculptural shapes. The menu features local produce prepared with a Mediterranean twist. Among the small plates and shareables, you can choose from lamb dolmas, green gazpacho with crab, or vegetable meze, which includes grilled asparagus, tabbouleh and mushrooms a la Grecque. Entrees include Andaluca Paella with seafood, or roasted quail with blood orange-saffron sauce and rosemary polenta. Every dish can be accompanied by the recommended wine or beer. The wine list has a number of good options in a variety of price ranges. Complimentary valet parking is provided.
       

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Brasa
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
2107 3rd Ave, Seattle  98121-2312 • 206-728-4220
Distance: ~0.51 mi *
        Description: BELLTOWN. This sultry Mediterranean dining spot is one of Belltown's favorite denizens. Along with clean lines and a mix of textures, the restaurant features an open-fire grill that produces incredible dishes like cinnamon-scented quail in black bean sauce, chicken with apricot and green peppercorn cream, and foie gras pizza with arugula and white truffle oil. You'll also find Sonoma duck, roasted red tilapia, and a luscious suckling pig. The helpful staff are glad to help you choose a vintage from the well-rounded wine list.
       

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Restaurant Zoë
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
2137 2nd Ave, Seattle  98121 • 206-256-2060
Distance: ~0.52 mi *
        Description: BELLTOWN. A wall of windows opens up the corner venue that's home to Zoë, expanding a space distinguished by hardwood floors and muted colors. The restaurant offers New American cuisine that's tempered by a Mediterranean sensibility. Grilled romaine salad, touched with Roquefort dressing, is a house specialty, as is the hangar steak, smoked and grilled to an ideal tenderness. You'll also be enticed by pan-roasted leg of lamb, rare filet of wild salmon, sea scallop risotto, spicy roasted chicken, and sweetbreads flavored with roasted onion and smoked bacon. Desserts include bread pudding, flourless chocolate cake, fruit tarts, and crème brûlée. While you're around, make sure to sample their wines and, especially, the martinis, which are tasty and unusual.
       

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El Greco
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
219 Broadway E, Seattle  98102 • 206-328-4604
Distance: ~1.05 mi *
        Description: CAPITOL HILL. Although it's set in a strip mall, this wonderful eatery serves masterful Mediterranean cuisine with Greek and Italian flourishes. Each dish gets special attention, ensuring that diners are pleased with the quality. Among the options you'll find are savory pastas, soups, and salads. Dinner fare includes marinated pork loin, lemon chicken, and linguine with chicken sausage and red peppers. The restaurant also serves a fabulous brunch from Friday till Sunday – light, fluffy pancakes flavored with fruit and nuts, an unusual eggs benedict, breakfast sandwiches, and other tasty dishes.
       

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Mona's Bistro & Lounge
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
6421 Latona Ave NE, Seattle  98115 • 206-526-1188
Distance: ~4.66 mi *
        Description: GREEN LAKE. A quiet gathering spot for after-work drinks, this cozy bistro has earned quite a reputation as a date place, so plan to impress someone special with a candle-lit table overlooking Green Lake and superb Mediterranean-Italian fare. Patrons in the sleek bar can enjoy expertly mixed cocktails, as well as a full array of tapas – a great prelude to a bottle of port shared among friends. From Wednesday till Saturday, live jazz or spinning DJs add to the distinctly uptown air.
       

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Carmelita
(Restaurants - Mediterranean)
7314 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle  98103 • 206-706-7703
Distance: ~5.18 mi *
        Description: GREENWOOD. Residents of Seattle's north side definitely count themselves lucky to have this gourmet vegetarian nearby, where the innovative kitchen emphasizes local seasonal produce, grains, cheeses, and herbs, most of it organic. Specialties include English pea agnolotti with asparagus and foraged mushrooms, heirloom tomato risotto cakes with artichoke hearts and summer squash, and parsnip gnocchi with vanilla butter and rapini. For those looking to add a touch of romance, ask for a table on the garden patio out back. It's heated, too, so you can enjoy al fresco dining well into the cooler months.
       

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