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Check out the 4 most popular spots in Seattle's Central Business District neighborhood

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Published on March 05, 2020
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Seattle's Central Business District neighborhoodElliott's Oyster House | Photo: Jennie L./Yelp

Spending time in the Central Business District? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a wine bar to a coffee shop.

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

1. Elliott's Oyster House

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Topping the list is Elliott's Oyster House, a spot to score seafood and more. Located at 1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56 (between Seneca and University streets), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 3,451 reviews on Yelp. 

On the menu, you'll find raw oysters, crab cakes, clam chowder, roasted lobster tail, pan-roasted chicken, fish tacos, salmon sliders and more. 

2. Purple Café And Wine Bar

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Next up is wine bar and New American spot Purple Café and Wine Bar, serving desserts and more, situated at 1225 Fourth Ave. (between Seneca and University streets). With four stars out of 2,439 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Here, you'll find an extensive wine list featuring wines from all around the world, which are paired with menu items. The menu features items like steak frites, baked brie and tuna poke, as well as pizza with gorgonzola and poached pear.

3. Monorail Espresso

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Monorail Espresso, a spot to score coffee, tea and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 510 Pike St. (between Fifth and Sixth avenues), 4.5 stars out of 529 reviews. 

Open since 1980, Monorail Espresso serves up cappuccinos, lavender lattes, iced mochas, cortados, macchiatos, cold brew coffee and more. There's also carrot bread and chocolate chip cookies to munch on.

4. Din Tai Fung

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Din Tai Fung, a Taiwanese and Shanghainese spot, which offers dim sum and more, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 1,484 Yelp reviews. Head over to 600 Pine St., Suite 403 (between Seventh and Sixth avenues) to see for yourself. 

The menu features a variety of dumplings, buns and savory noodles. Specialties include truffle and pork xiaolongbao (a type of Chinese steamed bun) and noodle soup with pickled mustard greens.


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