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November 7, 2006 12:22 PM

What are some good options for Thanksgiving Dinner in Seattle?

The lad and I are now celebrating holidays together, Thanksgiving up in Seattle.

What are some good restaurants to consider for our Thanksgiving meal? We're not bent on having the traditional fare, but would like to end up someplace pleasing -- if not impressive.

Bonus points for any lonely/foodie Seattle MeFites who want to join in on the reservation. My address is in my profile.

posted by cior to travel & transportation (6 comments total)

Ah, nice to see things are progressing!
I faced a similar situation in Denver some years ago when I went to visit my mother (she's a self-admitted lousy cook). Someone there suggested going to a good (or better, depending on your budget) hotel for dinner.
Thanksgiving is such a family-oriented holiday, and many restaurants are closed, but hotels cater to their guests and want them to feel at home.
We had a lovely dinner, and the staff was great - call around and see what you can swing. If the budget can stand it, I'd start with the Four Seasons Olympic downtown, they have a legendary kitchen and their service befits a five-start hotel.
Good luck!
posted by dbmcd at 1:45 PM on November 7, 2006

I usually go to Seven Stars Pepper in the International District. It's a Chinese restaurant. Nontraditional, I know, but they're always open on Western holidays.
posted by matildaben at 1:54 PM on November 7, 2006

Carmelita just sent me their menu, if you like vegetarian food. I would go if I didn't have plans!
posted by lemuria at 2:48 PM on November 7, 2006

Two friends (who were going through internship at the time) got the whole pre-prepared Thanksgiving meal from Whole Foods one year and they said it was great. We're thinking about it this year.
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 5:02 PM on November 7, 2006

FInd somewhere that does Scotch Eggs! They are the best starter in the world.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_egg

Feck, I'm drooling just thinking about them and I just eat me fill of Indian food ... ;)
posted by zaphod at 7:39 PM on November 7, 2006

The Salish Lodge up at Snoqualmie Falls does two different Thanksgiving Dinners. The atmosphere and view are hard to beat.
posted by Dunwitty at 3:03 AM on November 8, 2006