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The new restaurant openings you should know about.

If you tried to keep track of every new restaurant and bar in Seattle, your head might spin. So just read this list instead. These are the openings that seem like they have the most potential. Although, keep in mind, we make no promises about the places we haven't visited yet. Go forth and be a pioneer—or just keep up with our Hit List to see which new restaurants we checked out and loved.

Missing out on great, new restaurants and bars keeps us awake at night, so we're always researching spots. Here you'll find every new opening from the past three months that caught our eye. While we haven’t visited them all yet, once we do, we’ll give you our honest review. Those we love will make it onto the Hit List.

November

This Portland-based chain is opening a big new Pike Place location on Friday, November 7—its fourth outpost in Seattle proper and 50th overall. To mark the occasion, they’re serving a limited-time menu item called the Pike Sundae, which has sour-cream-and-horseradish gelato, salted apple compote, and smoked salmon “snow.” Sounds…interesting?

Downtown has a new sports bar that, for some reason, evokes a roaring '20s theme. The menu is all over the place, with burgers, sandwiches, and tacos living alongside Chinese food and seafood fettuccine. There’s a happy hour, too, with $7 well drinks and $3 cans of Rainier.

Heads up, fans of Korean egg bread. This new cafe specializes in the gyeran ppang with toppings like bulgogi, bacon, and spring onion cream cheese, as well as sandwiches. They also serve coffee and a variety of flavored lattes.

There’s a new French bakery and cafe in the heart of Queen Anne. Mon Chou took over the location formerly occupied by Top Pot Doughnuts, and is serving things like matcha croissants, scones, and quiches. It looks like there’s plenty of seating inside for hanging out with a laptop.

October

This massive SLU space sat empty for ages with a “coming soon” sign teasing us. But Meat Moot, a halal spot specializing in Turkish-smoked meats, is finally open and already drawing attention for over-the-top presentations involving billowing flames, dramatic plating, and flashy salting (a la Salt Bae).

Billing itself as a bistro for book lovers, there’s very little in the way of distraction here. No TVs, no loud groups, just folks curled up with a novel from home or one borrowed from the bar’s shelf. On the menu are cocktails, low-ABV options, and plenty of non-alcoholic choices, alongside a few light snacks.

If you’ve missed the bright bubblegum pink building among Bellevue’s sleek gray high-rises, that’s the newest outpost of this famous Portland-based chain. Much like the recently opened Capitol Hill shop, expect long lines, bacon maple bars, and their signature voodoo doll-shaped treats.

A Seattle dessert veteran is opening a new cafe in the old Watson’s Counter space on Friday, October 24th. Pastries include apple turnovers and French flan, though the breakfast and lunch menu looks a bit more substantial with things like Indonesian-influenced chicken and waffles, croque madame, and croissant eggs benedict.

The folks behind Secret Fort and Indigo Cow have opened a new restaurant. This Ravenna spot is all about Sapporo soup curry, which is thinner and brothier than typical Japanese curries spooned over rice and katsu. You’ll find bowls here topped with chicken, fried tofu, and rotating specials like beef vindaloo.

Majnoon is a Persian-influenced cocktail bar on Queen Anne with a beautiful interior (most likely thanks to the bar being co-owned by a designer). Reservations are highly encouraged at the intimate location to make sure you snag a seat and a drink.

This Kirkland restaurant with deep blue walls and chandeliers specializes in Indo-Pakistani dishes, such as lakshmi chowk karahi, nawabi korma, and tons of chutneys. There’s also a “Pakinese” section on the menu that features their take on things like hot and sour soup and egg fried rice.

September

At this self-serve malatang spot in Bellevue, bowls, tongs, and gloves are your tools for customizing individual hot pots. You add various proteins and toppings, pick a broth, weigh it all out, and then sit down to slurp.

Like the name suggests, this new CID Vietnamese restaurant does, in fact, have bò né, which they serve in a cow-shaped skillet. The “more” means fresh rolls and vermicelli bowls alongside the likes of chicken nuggets and macaroni with beef.

Inside The Somm Hotel in Woodinville is Bin 47, a fine-dining spot that pulls the classic hotel restaurant move (a.k.a serving food all day). In the morning, there are cast-iron corn pancakes. By lunch, pizza, wagyu burgers, and caesar salads are happening. And when dinner rolls around, look for things like dry-aged steaks, beef tartare tartlets, and cacio e pepe gnocchi.

This worker-owned restaurant at Fishermen's Terminal comes from two brothers who have been around Seattle’s restaurant and farmers market scene for years. Pidgin Cooperative specializes in ramen (good news for soup lovers), but the initial menu also includes a longanisa smash burger, fish and chips with Sichuan tartar, and furikake fries.

Queen City Grill was a Belltown institution for over 30 years before it closed in 2020 after a two-year revival by the team behind Linda's Tavern. Now the restaurant is back again under new ownership, with a slightly shorter name. The new menu leans into dishes like seared sea scallops, a lamb burger, and half a roasted chicken with rice pilaf.

This West Seattle takeout window serves Burundian specialties like sambusas, goat stew with cassava fufu, and sukuma. There’s also a lemon-ginger drink called the Burundi Breeze that we hope is just as refreshing as its name suggests.

This new downtown restaurant specializes in customizable seafood boils, but the menu also has grilled catfish, fried shrimp, and plenty more. It’s all served inside a dining room fully committed to the nautical bit, complete with lots of fishing nets and buoy lanterns.

This soul food catering operation has moved into the same corner spot formerly occupied by the beloved Catfish Corner. Wally's is still getting up to speed with limited hours, but their menu looks promising with dishes like catfish po’boys and smashburgers for lunch, and turkey wings with mac and cheese and greens for dinner.

University Village just got an offshoot of a Woodinville-based winery. Those shopping at the mall can stop in for a glass of wine, as well as lunch and dinner. The food menu lists a bunch of fancy snacks like oysters, caviar toasts, and grilled quail, but you can also find burgers and salads.

We won’t argue with a new spot to get a Vietnamese sandwich. This takeout counter located in North Beacon Hill offers six bánh mì varieties (like tofu, grilled pork, and chicken), plus Vietnamese coffee, matcha drinks, and smoothies.

The latest in the seemingly neverending wave of new matcha cafes, Junbi is located at the Pike Motor Works building on Capitol Hill and comes from a national chain known for its matcha lattes and cold brews. It remains to be seen whether the people waiting in line at around the corner will migrate over.

Open every day, this CID coffee bar serves fun drinks like toffee miso lattes and white peach probiotic sodas. There are big windows that flood the shop with natural light, plus plenty of seating for lingering. And yes, tea lovers—there’s matcha on the menu, too.

There’s been a lot of hype around the Ballard location of Happy Crab, a Cajun and Chinese crab boil spot from Auburn that’s taking over the old Anthony’s waterfront spot. The menu features dishes like xiao long bao stuffed with spicy mala crawfish seafood gumbo, and noodles. You’ll also find fully customizable feasts involving shrimp, crab, clams, and other creatures of the sea.

Bellevue’s longtime Taiwanese restaurant opened a new dine-in location on Bel-Red Road to supplement their nearby Bel-Red strip mall outpost. At the new 10th Street restaurant, you’ll find many of the same dishes, like spiced pork stew, bao burgers, shrimp pancakes, handmade wontons, and sauteed sliced lamb. It's mainly geared toward takeout, but there are a handful of tables inside and outside.

The fourth location of this popular scoop shop opens August 29 on Queen Anne’s main drag. You’ll find seasonal flavors like pickled cucumber and chocolate chip zucchini bread. And, of course, don't forget about the classics (we’re talking arbequina olive oil and gooey brownie). On opening day, they’ll have complimentary drinks from Cafe Vita.

When one pie shop closes, another one opens—even in the same building. Pie Bird Bakeshop, a farmers market favorite, has taken over the old Pie Bar space in Ballard. Pie variations include chocolate bourbon pecan, chicken pot pie, and sour cherry. There are also some extras like cinnamon rolls, crumbles, and pocket pies.

Ballard just got a new sushi joint with a fun name. At Sushi-licious, the menu is stacked with nigiri and sashimi, plus rolls like salmon skin, a deep-fried Philadelphia, and a baked scallop number. And if you’re still hungry, they’ve got deep-fried Oreos for dessert.

Is this a wine bar, or an elaborate marketing ploy for the owner’s novel of the same name? In either case, you can get some food here (like salads and pastas) in addition to glass pours, while pondering whether the tale of Luca and his adventures in Italy is worthy of your book club.

Pioneer Square just nabbed a pizzeria from The Mall Of America, of all places. In addition to pies and slices, the Minnesota-born restaurant features wings, calzones, and pasta dishes, all served in a dining room festooned with throwback 80s posters.

Here’s the 2.0 version of Torta Condesa— a popular torta window that used to be right next to Montana. The new sit-down location has dishes like fried Oaxacan cheese, Moroccan fritters, and of course, tortas. And it shares the building with sister bar Pitch The Baby, so you can have dinner and then watch women's sports.

Council to consider camera sites and code changes this winter

The City of Bellevue has identified 37 potential locations for new speed safety cameras as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce crashes and improve safety on city streets. The proposed sites will be presented to the City Council this winter, along with recommended city code changes to support expanded camera enforcement.

The proposed camera locations map and evaluation criteria used for selection are available at Speed Safety Cameras. Registration is now open on the webpage for two information sessions about the site selection process on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 12–1 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 30, 6–7 p.m.

Community members are invited to review the proposed locations and share feedback in a brief survey available through Nov. 30. Earlier this summer, community members shared their priorities for additional safety cameras through surveys, emails and conversations with staff at events. Common themes included:

With the proposed locations identified, the city is finalizing an operations guide for the Speed Safety Camera program, which outlines how Bellevue will administer the expanded program and reinvest citation revenue into safety improvements. The guide emphasizes safety, equity and fairness, including:

Launched in 2009, the Speed Safety Camera Program is one strategy in Bellevue’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030. In 2024, the state Legislature authorized local governments to install automated speed enforcement cameras not only in school zones, but also in hospital zones, public parks, school walk areas and high-crash corridors.

“Speed remains a top contributing factor in serious and fatal collisions,” said Andrew Singelakis, Bellevue’s Transportation director. “By identifying strategic locations for speed safety cameras, we’re taking a proactive step to protect people walking, biking and driving in Bellevue.”

Pending City Council approval in December, the city could begin phased installation of a limited number of cameras in mid-2026. This approach will allow the city to evaluate program effectiveness, raise community awareness and confirm operational capacity.

Before any cameras are installed, the city will launch a public awareness campaign and host additional community engagement opportunities. Each camera will also include a minimum 30-day warning period before citations are issued.

Also, hazard mitigation plan and proclamations recognizing Indigenous peoples, infant loss and Walk and Roll to School Day

The City Council Tuesday learned about the city’s preparations for an influx of soccer fans from around the world staying at hotels and other lodgings in Bellevue next summer, while Seattle hosts six World Cup games.

Visit Bellevue Washington projects that 15,000 visitors will visit Bellevue during the tournament, expected to generate up to $23 million in economic impact. Recognizing that many of those tourists will use light rail to get around, Bellevue’s Economic Development team plans to support World Cup-themed celebrations along the 2 Line corridor.

Small businesses, local artists, cultural organizations and entrepreneurs with the best ideas for activations that will entertain visitors and locals alike will receive funding and assistance. Celebrations will take place on all the Seattle match days. On in-between days, curated tourism trails will be advertised.

Community Development Director Emil King said the idea is to establish protocols and destinations along the Grand Connection that can be Eastside attractions for years to come. Details are available in the agenda materials.

Hazard Mitigation Plan presented

Staff from the Office of Emergency Management presented the city’s first formal Hazard Mitigation Plan to the council. The plan, to be updated every five years, identifies potential natural hazards for Bellevue such as earthquakes, floods and wildfires, and sets actions the city can take to reduce related risks.

The plan—drafted over two years with input from city staff, response partners and community members—is designed to help individuals and communities prepare for potential disasters and lower the likelihood of property damage, injury or death. In a related effort, the city also drafted a disaster debris management plan, which involves making arrangements in advance with haulers.

The council voted unanimously to have the plan presented for approval at a future meeting. Details about the presentation are available in the agenda materials.

Three proclamations issued

The council issued proclamations for Indigenous Peoples' Day, Walk and Roll to School Day and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

The City of Bellevue is updating the land use code (LUC) to comply with recent state legislation allowing for the development of co-living housing. The Co-Living Housing Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) will update Bellevue’s LUC to allow co-living housing in all lots where at least six multifamily residential units can be built.

Background

In 2024, the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 1998 requiring cities to amend their codes to allow for the development of co-living housing. Co-living housing is defined as a residential development consisting of individually rented, lockable sleeping units that include living and sleeping space. Residents share kitchen facilities with other sleeping units in the buildings. Other cities may use other names that refer to co-living housing including, but not limited to, congregate living facilities, single room occupancy, rooming house, boarding house, lodging house and residential suites. These cities’ regulations for these uses will vary. Bellevue staff recommend implementing co-living housing regulations consistent with minimum standards required by HB 1998.

HB 1998 requires co-living housing to be a permitted use on any lot that allows for at least six multifamily residential units, including on lots zoned for mixed-use development. The state deadline for cities to update their regulations and adopt the appropriate code amendments is Dec. 31, 2025. The purpose of the city’s co-living housing LUCA is to comply with the minimum legislative requirements contained in the bill.

In addition to permitting co-living housing in certain areas, the legislation provides additional requirements for development regulations applicable to co-living housing. For new co-living housing developments, Bellevue cannot:

Property owners choosing to build co-living housing may still opt to provide additional parking, or fewer, larger sleeping units, beyond the minimum required.

In 2023, the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 1110, commonly known as the “middle housing” bill, to expand housing choices and increase supply across the state. The bill required many cities, including Bellevue, to allow a wider variety of housing types in areas traditionally limited to single-family homes. Bellevue adopted updated code provisions compliant with the legislation on June 24, 2025.

Co-living housing is not one of the nine types of middle housing defined in HB 1110, but HB 1110 expanded the areas where six units per lot are allowed, and where co-living housing must be allowed by extension. Since adopting middle housing regulations, in addition to Bellevue’s multifamily and mixed-use land use districts, at least six units per lot are now permitted in the following areas:

Bellevue is not required to permit co-living housing on properties where six units are only possible by providing affordable housing. The city council will consider this question as part of the project scope.

Co-living housing will not be permitted in areas where residential development is prohibited such as the light industrial (LI), general commercial (GC) and professional office (PO) land use districts.

Opportunities to engage

Staff will host a virtual educational information session on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 12:00-1:15 p.m. The purpose of this information session will be to educate the community on the contents of the state law and how they will apply to Bellevue. After a brief presentation from staff there will be time for Q&A. This meeting will not cover any specific changes to the land use code. Please note, this meeting will be recorded and available on this webpage when completed.

Stay tuned, additional opportunities to engage will be posted here as they become available.

Project Timeline and Schedule

Oct. 28, 2025 Information Session

Nov. 2025 City Council Study Session (Project Initiation)

The Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation brings Dr. Margaret O’Mara to the stage to share cutting edge information about artificial intelligence. With AI technology concentrated in a few large corporations, we see wealth and power consolidated with the capacity to control and influence the political landscape. Dr. O’Mara will provide historical context and share what history tells us about what might lie ahead for AI, considering both opportunities and challenges for democratic processes and social institutions.

“We are so excited to bring such a high caliber speaker when so much information and misinformation abound about AI and its use,” says Laurie Hornor , executive director of the Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation “We’re pleased to honor our friend and colleague, Mary Jacobs, who inspired the gift that allows us to share this event with the community.”

This event is held on Wednesday, October 29th, at the Women’s University Club from 4:00-6:30pm. Purchase tickets for $25 that includes both the program and a reception immediately following the program with light bites and beverages.

For more information, please visit us online at https://www.womensuniversityclub.com/foundation.

About Dr. Margaret O’Mara

Dr. O’Mara is Professor and the Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Chair of American History and at the University of Washington. She is recognized as one of the nation’s leading scholars on Silicon Valley. Dr. O'Mara is the author of two acclaimed books on the history of the modern technology industry: The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America (Penguin Press, 2019) and Cities of Knowledge: Cold War Science and the Search For The Next Silicon Valley (Princeton, 2005). She also is a historian of the American presidency and author of Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the Twentieth Century (Penn Press, 2015). She is a coauthor of the widely used United States history textbook, The American Pageant (Cengage) and is an editor of the Politics and Society in Modern America series at Princeton University Press. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, WIRED, MIT Technology Review, Foreign Affairs, and other outlets. She is an active public speaker, appears regularly in national and international broadcast media, and has contributed her expertise to the development of Mattel’s American Girl dolls.

About Mary Jacobs

The program is made possible through a generous donation in honor of Mary Jacobs, a beloved member of the Women’s University Club and champion of science and technology.

About the Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation

The Women’s University Club of Seattle Foundation, a public charitable trust established in 2005, supports scholarship, historic preservation, and community education and outreach.