After months of quiet at the Seattle Art Museum's street-level restaurant, that dark dining room is finally getting a new tenant. Bar Dojo, the Edmonds-born Mexican-Asian spot, is set to take over the high-visibility space, a move that could reshape SAM's dining program later this year, according to museum materials and local reporting.
Bar Dojo Moving In
The Puget Sound Business Journal reports that Bar Dojo is aiming for a September opening at the museum. The space, which previously housed Feedme Hospitality & Restaurant Group's Market concept for about four years, has sat unused since Market closed at the end of December 2025. As noted by the Puget Sound Business Journal, the dining room measures roughly 3,000 square feet.
What the Museum Says
The Seattle Art Museum lists the restaurant space as reopening as Bar Dojo in 2026 and notes that the new spot will be folded into member perks, including a discount. SAM's site currently describes the former Market location as temporarily closed for remodeling while the museum revisits its food program. According to the Seattle Art Museum, members will receive discounts at both the SAM Shop and Bar Dojo once the restaurant opens.
Bar Dojo's Local Footprint and Menu Hints
Bar Dojo is best known for its Edmonds outpost and a mashup menu that has featured birria ramen, poke nachos and other crossover dishes, giving a preview of what the downtown location might bring to the table. The operator behind Bar Dojo and Market is already a familiar name in the region's dining scene, and planting one of its concepts inside a major cultural institution extends a broader trend of museum-restaurant partnerships. Eater Seattle has covered the Edmonds operation in detail and how its approach could play to a downtown crowd.
When to Expect It
The museum has not announced a firm public opening date. Reporting from the Puget Sound Business Journal points to a September debut, while SAM's own site still lists the space as "opening in 2026." Look for official hours, reservation information and a full menu reveal in the coming weeks as the rollout firms up. We will update when SAM or the restaurant group publicly confirms an opening day.
