The Fourth of July is only a couple of days away, which means it's time to think about how you're going to celebrate. Specifically, where to find those classic foods that scream red, white and blue.
In the spirit of freedom, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Seattle's top all-American dining destinations, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of options.
Sure, they’re not native to either the United States or the old British colonies, but few things seem more American than that summer staple, the hot dog. Seattle, we’ve got ideas on that.
1. Dog In The Park
Topping the list is Dog In The Park. Located at 1520 Fourth Ave., Suite 100 (between Pike Street and Westlake Avenue) in Downtown Seattle, the food stand, which offers hot dogs and more, is the highest-rated hot dog spot in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 266 reviews on Yelp.
2. Matt's Famous Chili Dogs
Next up is Georgetown's Matt's Famous Chili Dogs, situated at 6615 E. Marginal Way South. With four stars out of 156 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot, which offers hot dogs and burgers, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Rain City Hot Dogs
Central District's Rain City Hot Dogs, located at 2700 Rainier Ave. South (between Bayview and McClellan streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the food truck, which offers hot dogs and more, 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews.
If you're craving classic American food like meatloaf, hamburgers or mac and cheese, consider a celebratory Fourth of July meal at one of Seattle's top traditional American restaurants.
1. McCoy's Firehouse
Topping the list is McCoy's Firehouse. Located at 173 S. Washington St. in Pioneer Square, the traditional American spot is the highest-rated traditional American restaurant in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 154 reviews on Yelp.
2. Toronado Seattle
Next up is Roosevelt's Toronado Seattle, situated at 1205 N.E. 65th St. (between North 12th and North Brooklyn avenues). With four stars out of 129 reviews on Yelp, the bar and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Metropolitan Grill
Downtown's Metropolitan Grill, located at 820 Second Ave. (between Marion and Columbia streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the steakhouse and traditional American spot four stars out of 1,638 reviews.
A solid option that conjures the feeling of the open road, one of these beloved Seattle diners can serve up grub that'll have you singing "God Bless America" in no time.
1. Geraldine's Counter
Topping the list is Geraldine's Counter. Located at 4872 Rainier Ave. South (between Ferdinand and Edmunds streets) in Columbia City, the diner, traditional American and breakfast spot is the most popular diner in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 1,142 reviews on Yelp.
2. CJ's Eatery
Next up is Belltown's CJ's Eatery, situated at 2619 First Ave. (between Vine and Cedar streets). With four stars out of 699 reviews on Yelp, the diner, traditional American and breakfast diner has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Ludi's
Central Business District's Ludi's, located at 200 Pike St. (between Third and Second avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner and traditional American restaurant four stars out of 568 reviews.
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