Family-owned Clove Indian Cuisine is opening a third location at Tacoma Mall, taking roughly 4,000 square feet as the mall expands its dining lineup.

A carne‑asada–focused steakhouse from the Asadero team has opened in Pioneer Square, serving a thin‑sliced Ribeye Asada and mezcal‑forward cocktails.

Minari Market opens on Memorial Day with a self-serve ramen bar and shelves of Asian snacks and house-made onigiri.

A bright-blue roaster in Pioneer Square is winning converts with balanced, shareable pour-overs and a tiny weekday counter. Expect Kenyan filter brews and bakery pastries.

Royal Bagel is planning to open in Morgan Junction at 6045 California Ave SW, offering New York‑style bagels and schmear to‑go. The owner says the name honors Seattle sportswriter Royal Brougham and is targeting a late‑2026 opening.

Harry’s Good Times Co. will convert a historic Capitol Hill house into The Baillie — a 10-room hotel with a ground-floor restaurant slated for summer 2027.

Go Go Mango plans a takeout-first mango shop at the former West Seattle Brewing spot on Fauntleroy, offering smoothies, mango sticky rice and coconut-serve ice cream.

O'Looney's Irish Pub in Gig Harbor will close May 30 after 4½ years. Owner Joe Brockert cites rising fees and taxes and is seeking a buyer for the property.

Mimi Teriyaki #2's made-to-order teriyaki, house sauces and katsu sandwiches have turned a South End corner into a buzzy Tacoma destination. The Changs cook much of it to order and list most plates in the low-to-mid teens.

Yoka Tea is expanding from its Madrona outpost to a 2,200-sq-ft Ballard storefront, aiming for an early-fall opening. The move gives the matcha cafe room to grow.

Capitol Hill’s Hopvine Pub has launched a GoFundMe and a May 15 benefit as rising costs push the 30‑year neighborhood tavern to seek roughly $50K to stay open.

Dick’s Drive‑In has filed a pre‑application with Renton planners, signaling interest in an 11th location south of Seattle. The step is preliminary and nonbinding but worth watching.

Sam’s Tavern is closing its original Capitol Hill location after 13 years; the Pike/Pine spot will be open one final weekend. The move follows recent churn in the neighborhood’s restaurant scene.