Where to take colleagues and clients without losing the evening to a cab ride. Every place here is about 15 minutes' walk or less, sorted closest first.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alder & Ash: about 2 minutes' walk. Ash Room up to 12 and Alder Room 28 seated, both semi-private; bar and lounge for 75. The George: about 8 minutes' walk. The Parlor 12 (semi-private) and The Petite 14 (private); larger rooms for 20 to 40; buyout 120 seated. Purple Café and Wine Bar: about 9 minutes' walk. Main dining room 20; partial loft about 40; full loft 85 to 100 (sources differ); buyout 200. The Capital Grille: about 9 minutes' walk. Board Room 10, Washington Room 14 and Wine Room 24 (OpenTable). 2120: about 10 minutes' walk. Back room 32; groups of 13 to 150; buyout about 150. Wild Ginger: about 10 minutes' walk. Dragon Room 12, Lion Room 20, Mezzanine rooms 64; whole restaurant 300.
See the working lunches listed on this page.
During big conferences, book private rooms as soon as your dates are set. In a normal week, 3 to 4 weeks ahead is enough for groups of 10 or more.