Restaurants
This is not a comprehensive list – these are places I have been and can honestly recommendJ
In the Renton area
Billy Mc Hale's Restaurant – sports bar atmosphere/food, 30 flavors of margaritas
241 SW 7th St
Renton, WA
(425)271-7427
Hong's Garden – good Chinese family restaurant
64 Rainier Ave S
Renton, WA
(425)228-6332
Ivar's Seafood Bar – popular local fast-food fish and chip chain – I go for the salmon and chips!
1201 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA
(425)226-2122
Jimmy Mack's Restaurant – fun non-smoking, tall-cold-beer and peanut shells on the floor kind of place - -we had our team party there after regionals last year and everyone loved it
225 SW 7th St
Renton, WA
(425)227-6881
Southwest of Renton near Southgate mall (10 min)
Zoopa – one of those healthy all you can eat buffets with salad, pasta, pizza, baked potatoes, soup, etc. -- perfect for a big group wanting lots of food – and cheap
393 Strander Blvd
Seattle, WA
(206)575-0500
North of Renton in Bellevue (15 min)
Cucina Cucina Italian Café – our local Italian chain – consistently good, moderately priced
800 Bellevue Way NE # 118
Bellevue, WA
(425)637-1177
Daniel's Broiler – high priced fancy place, but good – reservations needed
10500 NE 8th St # 2100
Bellevue, WA
(425)462-4662
Firenze Restaurante Italiano – nicer Italian restaurant, better than Cucina but also more $$, nice separate room for big groups – make reservations
15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA
(425)957-1077
I Love Sushi – not my favorite Sushi restaurant in town, but it is good and not as pricey as some
11818 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA
425)454-5706
Peking Chinese Restaurant – my boss’ favorite Chinese restaurant, and he’s Chinese so who am I to disagree
14150 NE 20th St # C
Bellevue, WA
(425)643-5030
Rock Bottom Restaurant – yes there are Rock Bottom’s elsewhere but this one has smoked salmon fish and chips – my fave!
550 106th Ave NE # 103
Bellevue, WA
(425)462-9300
A Bit Farther North of Renton in Kirkland (15 min)
Beach Cafe – nicer Lake Washington waterfront restaurant but not too expensive – good for groups, but call for reservations
1270 Carillon Pt
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425)889-0303
Third Floor Fish Cafe – my vote for best restaurant and wine list in the whole Seattle area, but bring someone else’s credit card!
205 Lake St S
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425)822-3553
Anthony's Homeport – great seafood, on Lake Washington -- make reservations
135 Lake St
Kirkland, WA
(425)822-0225
Cucina Cucina Italian Café – same menu as the one in Bellevue but nicer view, on the lake
2220 Carillon Pt
Kirkland, WA
(425)822-4000
Kirkland Roaster & Ale House – great little brew pub with these marvelous 1 lb. baked potatoes
111 Central Way
Kirkland, WA
(425)827-4400
Downtown Seattle (15 min)
Cutters Bayhouse – nice seafood place on Lake Union
2001 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206)448-4884
Pyramid Alehouse – my favorite local brewery, one of the few reasons I will fight seattle traffic – right across from Safeco field so don’t try it if there is a home game that night
1201 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
206)682-3377
Salty's on Alki – pretty view of downtown across the bay from West Seattle, but I don’t think their menu is as good some of the other seafood places on the list, definitely need reservations
2401 SW Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98106
206)937-1600
Anthony's Homeport – same menu as the one in Kirkland, but this one has a saltwater view instead of fresh water lake view – make reservations
6135 Seaview Ave NW # 2b
Seattle, WA
(206)783-0780
Dahlia Lounge – the one from Sleepless in Seattle, still here and still good -- reservations
2001 4th Ave
Seattle, WA
(206)682-4143
Mitchelli Family Restaurants – good, inexpensive Italian family restaurant in the cool old part of downtown – lots of live music spots nearby
84 Yesler Way
Seattle, WA
(206)682-4757
Wild Ginger Asian Restaurant – still the best Asian/Fusion restaurant in town – always busy, not sure if they take reservations
1401 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA
(206)623-4450