SeaTac, Steps From the Terminal
13 Coins SeaTac
Slide into one of the famously tall booths or spin in a captain's chair at this full-service restaurant, open since 1967. The huge menu offers more than 100 choices, from all-day breakfast like Eggs Benedict and Joe's Special to Chicken Parmigiana and the Steak David, a filet crowned with lobster and hollandaise. You can walk over from the airport or use the free parking, and while reservations are taken, tables are also kept open for walk-ins. A seasonal patio opens in warmer months, so call ahead to confirm it is available.
Sharps RoastHouse
Come to this classic American roasthouse in SeaTac for its prime rib, the dish it is known for above all. Book it when you want a hearty, traditional dinner before or after your flight.
Copperleaf at Cedarbrook Lodge
Settle in at Copperleaf, where Northwest-style cooking is served at Cedarbrook Lodge in SeaTac. It makes a fine choice for a more relaxed meal with a regional focus, especially if you are staying near the airport.
Spencer's for Steaks and Chops
Find Spencer's inside the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center, where the steakhouse menu centers on steaks and chops. It works well for hotel guests and for anyone who would rather not drive far from the airport for a good dinner.
Chontong Thai
Turn to Chontong Thai for Thai cooking right in SeaTac. It is a handy pick when you are craving something other than steak, seafood or diner classics close to your flight.
A Quick Drive West to Burien
Osteria da Primo
Leave the airport strip behind for fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza at this Italian spot in Burien. It suits couples and small groups with time for an unhurried sit-down dinner.
Ivar's Seafood Bar
Grab a quick seafood bite at the Ivar's Seafood Bar in downtown Burien, roughly a mile from the airport. The Ivar's that once stood inside the terminal closed in 2018, so the Burien location is where to head.
Tukwila and Southcenter
Duke's Seafood at Southcenter
Pair a shopping stop with a full seafood meal at Duke's, the sit-down seafood restaurant at Southcenter in Tukwila, about 3 miles from the airport. Families and groups will find it an easy fit.
Grazie Ristorante
Round out the east side of the airport with pasta and Italian dishes at Grazie, an Italian restaurant in Tukwila.
Timing Tips for Early Flights and Late Arrivals
Landing late narrows your options around the airport, which is exactly when 13 Coins shines with its long hours and all-day breakfast. Hours vary by day of the week and can change, so check the restaurant's site before you go.
For the other spots, confirm current hours, reservations and parking directly with each business. Planning a celebration? 13 Coins hosts private events for 10 to 300 guests.
Stretching a Longer Stay
Have more than a meal's worth of time? Browse our guide to things to do in Seattle, wander through the city's Seattle neighborhoods, or plan a stop at famous Seattle landmarks.
Check each business's own website for current hours, menus and details before you visit.
