Wondering where to find the best gastropubs near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top gastropubs in Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Chan Seattle
Topping the list is Chan Seattle in Pike Place Market. This place offers traditional Korean dishes using Western ingredients such as beef tartare, bulgogi beef sliders with cucumber kimchi and chili mayo and Korean fried chicken wings. Located at 86 Pine St. at the Inn at the Market courtyard, the Korean spot is the highest rated gastropub in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 726 reviews on Yelp.
With a kitchen helmed by South Korean-born chef Heong Soon Park, the gastropub says it aims to provide "diners an outstanding array of powerful flavors which blend spicy, salty, sour, sweet and umami on the plate," according to its website.
Pair your fare with a red or white wine, beer or a signature cocktail like the Lychee Rickey with lychee liqueur, lime and bitters or the gin-based Soo Jin with benedictine, chartreuse and lemon. The full drink menu can be seen here and the food menu here.
2. Black Bottle
Next up is Belltown's Black Bottle, situated at 2600 First Ave. (between Cedar and Vine streets). With four stars out of 1,038 reviews on Yelp, the gastropub and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite. Established in 2005, the establishment describes itself as Seattle's first gastropub.
The extensive menu includes meat, seafood and vegetarian entrees as well as flatbreads, desserts and gluten-free options. Look for notable items like pulled pork tacos, lamb meatballs, seven spice shrimp and vegetarian burrata arugula salad with figs and walnuts. See the menu here.
Thirsty? A number of wines and signature cocktails are on offer. Expect cocktails like the Macaw, a rum drink with lime juice and dark rum float; the whiskey-infused Roethke with cynar and fernet; and the Patio Sofa with tequila, pineapple, lime and yellow chartreuse. Check out the libations here.
3. Von's 1000 Spirits
Central Business District's Von's 1000 Spirits, located at 1225 First Ave. at the Harbor Steps Apartments, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the gastropub and New American spot four stars out of 1,021 reviews.
Known for its housemade sourdough and handcrafted cocktails, stop in for happy hour from 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight daily. Happy hour menu options include mac and cheese, wild Alaskan cod tacos and Cuban pork avocado pizza.
At lunch and dinner, check out the Alaskan fish and chips; Von's signature grain bowl with romaine, sweet balsamic vinaigrette, apple, cherries, blue cheese, brown sugar and black walnuts; or a burger with iceberg lettuce, sugar bacon, cheddar and special sauce. Visit the gastropub's website for a complete list of offerings.
4. The Blue Glass
The Blue Glass, a wine bar, gastropub and traditional American spot in Phinney Ridge, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 162 Yelp reviews. Head over to 704 N.W. 65th St. (between North Seventh Avenue and North Cleopatra Place) to see for yourself.
Serving globally inspired comfort food and drinks, the menu features small bites like Thai mussels, frites and crab fritters and large plates such as Moroccan lamb, lemon piccata chicken and Dungeness crab spaghetti.
Pair your plate with a domestic or international red or white wine, or try one of the signature cocktails on offer, such as the boozy bourbon Old Testament with bitters, lemon and orange; the Sazerac, a rye drink with absinthe and bitters; or the vodka-infused Boozy Palmer with lemon, thyme and black tea. Check out the full list of offerings on this spot's website.
5. No Anchor
Then there's No Anchor, a Belltown spot that has earned 4.5 stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp. You can find the gastropub serving modern American cuisine at 2505 Second Ave., Suite 105 (between Wall and Vine streets).
Look for snacks like Puget Sound oysters, cheese by the ounce and mussels; light fare like smoked trout spread, hot smoked sturgeon and Dungeness crab rolls; or go big with full entrees such as duck breast, pan-fried veal brain or roasted summer squash.
This place has a number of libations on offer. Grab a brew served at 42 or 52 degrees Fahrenheit, a glass of wine or a signature cocktail like the Catalina Breeze (sherry with vermouth, peril and Japanese soda); the bourbon-infused O.G. Special served with a lager; or the Cascade Galaxy Gin and Tonic. The full menu can be seen here.
