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From seafood to sandwiches, check out the 4 top spots in Seattle's Sunset Hill neighborhood

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Published on January 25, 2019
From seafood to sandwiches, check out the 4 top spots in Seattle's Sunset Hill neighborhoodRay's Boathouse. | Photo: Jimmie D./Yelp

Spending time in Sunset Hill? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an upscale seafood restaurant to a Caribbean sandwich joint.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Sunset Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Ray's Boathouse

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Topping the list is New American seafood spot and bar Ray's Boathouse. Located at 6049 Seaview Ave. NW, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 919 reviews on Yelp.

This upscale dinner-only spot offers a smorgasbord of seafood options. Hone in on notable menu choices such as Alaskan King Crab Legs, pan seared scallops, grilled salmon or house sablefish. Thirsty? Grab a beer, signature cocktail or glass or bottle of wine. Here's the full menu. 

2. Ray's Café

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During the day, Ray's Boathouse becomes Ray's Café, a casual eatery in the same space at 6049 Seaview Ave. N.W. With four stars out of 453 reviews on Yelp, this casual waterfront eatery and bar has both indoor and outdoor seating with views into the surrounding Puget Sound.

Expect small bites such as Pacific Manila clams, calamari, ahi tuna and oysters; sandwiches like the pesto chicken BLT with with provolone cheese, house smoked bacon and red onion; and entrees like fish and chips, king salmon and crab legs. Check out the full menu here. 

3. Ristorante Picolinos

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Ristorante Picolinos, a neighborhood favorite with a wide variety of Italian fare including pizza and pasta, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 6415 32nd Ave. NW (between 64th Street), four stars out of 436 reviews.

Start off with an appetizer like the grilled veggie medley, sautéed calamari or tiger prawns before opting for main courses like chicken Milanese, ravioli or pizza. Thirsty? Grab a draft beer, signature cocktail or glass of white or red wine. Here's the full menu. 

4. Un Bien

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Un Bien, a Caribbean-Cuban spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 84 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6226 Seaview Ave. NW (between 67th Street.) to see for yourself.

Look out for notable sandwiches like the Caribbean Roast with marinated pork shoulder; the ham and cheese with banana peppers and Swiss; the Tofu Delight with garlic tapenade; and the Onion Obsession with jalapeños and cilantro. Bowls, rolls and entrees round out this spot's menu.