The water pulls people here for kayaking and whale-watching too. Spend your morning outdoors, then settle in for a long lunch or an early dinner once you are back on dry land.
Where to Eat in West Seattle
Il Nido
Head to the stately Alki Homestead, one of West Seattle's historic landmarks, for acclaimed Italian cooking at Il Nido. Come here when you are craving Italian food in West Seattle or want a dinner that feels like an occasion. Its Alki address makes it easy to fit in a beach stroll before you sit down.
Lady Jaye
Lady Jaye brings a smokehouse and a butcher shop together under one roof, so meat takes center stage. Bring your barbecue-loving friends and order hearty plates to share around the table. Locals also lean on the butcher counter to stock up for cooking at home.
Falafel Salam
Crispy falafel built Falafel Salam's reputation, and it is a natural choice for a casual meal. Stop in for a vegetarian-friendly lunch or a quick bite before you head out to the water.
Phoenecia
At Phoenecia, a Lebanese-inspired menu shares space with dishes built on Pacific Northwest ingredients. Expect familiar Mediterranean flavors with a local twist, the kind of mix that keeps curious diners happy. Settle in here for a relaxed sit-down dinner on the peninsula.
Ma'ono Fried Chicken
Ma'ono Fried Chicken is one of the newer additions to West Seattle's dining scene. As the name promises, fried chicken is the draw, so bring the family or a group and let everyone dig in.
Upwell Wine and Coffee
Upwell Wine and Coffee, another recent arrival, covers both your morning coffee and your evening glass of wine. Drop by in daylight for a quick stop, then come back later when it turns into a low-key place to unwind.
Panterelli Patisserie
Panterelli Patisserie focuses on choux pastry, the light dough behind cream puffs and eclairs. Pick up a box of treats to share or save room for dessert. If you love focused, well-made pastry, put this one on your list.
Spend a Day in the Junction and Admiral
Start in the Alaska Junction, the peninsula's main commercial hub. On Sundays the West Seattle Farmers Market sets up year-round at California Ave SW and SW Alaska St, typically from 10 am to 2 pm. Hours can change, so confirm before you go.
In Admiral, catch a show at the historic Admiral Theater, a City of Seattle landmark and a classic anchor for dinner and a movie. Farther south, walk off a big meal on the bluff trails and beach path at Lincoln Park.
- For Alki: pair dinner at Il Nido with a walk along the shoreline.
- For a casual lunch: grab a table at Falafel Salam or Ma'ono Fried Chicken.
- For something sweet: stop at Panterelli Patisserie.
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