Painted Hills beef tartare and the charcuterie platter at Quinn’s Pub. Photo source.
Dining out is about much more than the food and drink; it’s about the experience! And a serious part of the experience is getting your mouth watering just right. This is where appetizers come into play, and these spots around Seattle offer some exceptional bites and snacks...
Bai Tong Thai Street Cafe | 1121 E Pike Street | 206-787-8448
Specializing in delicious Thai street food, Bai Tong has some seriously yummy small plates to get your meal off to a great start. One of these is their take on fresh spring rolls. Made with BBQ pork as well as prawns, these rolls are stuffed with classic ingredients including fresh veggies and rice vermicelli in a soft rice skin. Peanut sauce is on the side for dipping.
Maximilien | 81 Pike Street | 206-682-7270
With jaw-dropping views of Elliott Bay and the Seattle Great Wheel, Maximilien is an impressive place to sit down for a sumptuous French meal. Chef Christian Potvin offers a fresh tasting menu with specialty bites and dishes, but some appetizer favorites that are always offered include Escargots à la Bourguignonne (escargot with a garlic parsley butter), Foie Gras Frais (seared foie gras on a brioche bun with Bing cherry, apricot-pear chutney and balsamic reduction), and Les Huitres Fraiche (fresh oysters on the half shell with champagne mignonette).
Petra Mediterranean Bistro | 2501 4th Avenue | 206-728-5389
Taste dishes from around the Mediterranean at Petra Bistro, from Turkey to Greece and beyond. In the way of appetizers and pre-meal bites, Petra’s specialties include their signature housemade hummus, Baba Ghanouje, and Dolmathes. Get the Mezza Tray to try it all!
Quinn's Pub | 1001 E Pike Street | 206-325-7711
If you’re hungry for New American style bites made with top-notch Pacific Northwest ingredients, look no further than Quinn’s Pub. This favorite Capitol Hill eatery specializes in New American pub fare, and must-try unique appetizers include Bacon Caramel Corn, Foie Gras Frites and Quinn’s famous Roasted Bone Marrow.
Rhein Haus | 912 12th Avenue | 206-325-5409
With a German-inspired take on cuisine, Rhein Haus has some serious bratwurst and pretzel dishes on their appetizer menu! There’s wursts and even mini-brats to tempt your palate with Bavarian sausages, specialty sliders to sink your teeth into, and massive house-baked pretzels to dip into yummy sauces like emmental-beer fondue, spicy honey mustard, horseradish cream cheese, obatzda, and even sweet and rich chocolate ganache.
