Steakhouses and hotel dining rooms a few blocks from the convention centre, big group rooms across the downtown business district, and oysters on the Elliott Bay waterfront.
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$38.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for Seattle, FY2027 (part of the $92 daily meals rate). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.
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411 University St, in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention centre
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel's signature restaurant serves Northwest food in a grand downtown dining room. The Petite is a fully private room for 14, and larger semi-private spaces take up to 40.
820 Second Ave, Downtown financial district · about 16 min walk from the convention centre
A classic downtown chophouse that opened in 1983, known for prime steaks, steady service and a big wine list. Three private rooms with large screens seat 18 to 40, and a wine cellar takes small tastings.
629 Pike St, in the Sheraton Grand Seattle, Downtown · about 2 min walk from the convention centre
A Northwest brasserie on the corner of Seventh and Pike, across the street from the Arch building. Two semi-private rooms take 12 and 28, which suits a client dinner right after the show floor closes.
1301 Fourth Ave, in the Cobb Building, Downtown · about 9 min walk from the convention centre
A steakhouse in the historic Cobb Building that dry ages its beef on site. Three private rooms take 10 to 24, including a Board Room for small client tables.
1401 Third Ave, Downtown across from Benaroya Hall · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
A long-running Pan-Asian restaurant with a satay bar, across from Benaroya Hall. Mezzanine rooms seat up to 64 together and the Union Street room takes 80.
1225 Fourth Ave, Downtown · about 9 min walk from the convention centre
A big wine bar and restaurant at Fourth and University, built around a tall glass wine tower, with more than 80 wines by the glass. A loft above the dining room takes groups of 40 to 100.
2120 Sixth Ave, Denny Triangle by the Amazon Spheres · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
A New American restaurant in Amazon's Day One building, across from the Spheres. It takes groups of 13 to 150 in a private room, a semi-private bar section or a full buyout.
Pier 56, 1201 Alaskan Way, Waterfront · about 18 min walk from the convention centre
A seafood house on Pier 56 with a long oyster bar and views over Elliott Bay. The Bay Room seats 40 and the Copper River Room 24.
2000 Fourth Ave, in Hotel Ändra, Downtown · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
Tom Douglas's cooking school in Hotel Ändra runs private hands-on classes and cook-offs, from Greek dinners to a dumpling challenge. Hands-on events take up to 40.
300 Westlake Ave N, South Lake Union · about 22 min walk from the convention centre
A London-born social darts bar that opened in South Lake Union in March 2026, with digital scoring in semi-private oches. Two event rooms take 50 and 60, and a buyout takes 270.
614 First Ave, Pioneer Square · about 20 min walk from the convention centre
A 75-minute guided walk through the storefronts and sidewalks buried after the Great Fire of 1889, told with plenty of jokes. Tours leave daily from Pioneer Square, and private tours can be booked by phone.
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The George (411 University St, in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Downtown): The Parlor 12 (semi-private) and The Petite 14 (private); larger rooms for 20 to 40; buyout 120 seated. Metropolitan Grill (820 Second Ave, Downtown financial district): Vintage Room 18, Board Room 26 and Chairman's Room 40 seated, with its own entrance; wine cellar table for 6. The Capital Grille (1301 Fourth Ave, in the Cobb Building, Downtown): Board Room 10, Washington Room 14 and Wine Room 24 (OpenTable). Wild Ginger (1401 Third Ave, Downtown across from Benaroya Hall): Dragon Room 12, Lion Room 20, Mezzanine rooms 64; whole restaurant 300. 2120 (2120 Sixth Ave, Denny Triangle by the Amazon Spheres): Back room 32; groups of 13 to 150; buyout about 150.
Hot Stove Society: Tom Douglas's cooking school in Hotel Ändra runs private hands-on classes and cook-offs, from Greek dinners to a dumpling challenge. Hands-on events take up to 40. Flight Club Seattle: A London-born social darts bar that opened in South Lake Union in March 2026, with digital scoring in semi-private oches. Two event rooms take 50 and 60, and a buyout takes 270. Bill Speidel's Underground Tour: A 75-minute guided walk through the storefronts and sidewalks buried after the Great Fire of 1889, told with plenty of jokes. Tours leave daily from Pioneer Square, and private tours can be booked by phone.
The George (411 University St, in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Downtown · about 8 min walk from the convention centre). Metropolitan Grill (820 Second Ave, Downtown financial district · about 16 min walk from the convention centre). Alder & Ash (629 Pike St, in the Sheraton Grand Seattle, Downtown · about 2 min walk from the convention centre). The Capital Grille (1301 Fourth Ave, in the Cobb Building, Downtown · about 9 min walk from the convention centre).
Upcoming home games: Kraken vs Canucks, Thu Nov 19 at 6:40 PM (Climate Pledge Arena); Sounders vs Real Salt Lake (MLS playoffs, Wild Card), Thu Nov 19 at 7:00 PM (Lumen Field); Kraken vs Ducks, Mon Nov 23 at 6:40 PM (Climate Pledge Arena); Kraken vs Blackhawks, Wed Nov 25 at 6:40 PM (Climate Pledge Arena). The Seattle page lists every home game for the next six months.
Pacific Marine Expo 2026: Nov 19–21, 2026 at Seattle Convention Center, Arch building, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101. Our advice is to book now. Private rooms are already filling up. Emerald City Comic Con 2027: Mar 4–7, 2027 at Seattle Convention Center, Summit (900 Pine Street) and Arch (705 Pike Street) buildings, Seattle, WA 98101. Our advice is to book private rooms by January 7, 2027.
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.