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Red brick buildings of the old Rainier Brewery on a sunny Georgetown street in Seattle

Georgetown Restaurants in Seattle: Five Places to Eat

Georgetown packs a lot of good eating into a small industrial corner of south Seattle, and these five places are worth the trip. Book a chef-driven Northwest dinner, grab a tavern burger or pick up cake by the slice.

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Frequently asked questions

The Corson Building on Corson Ave is the strongest choice for an occasion meal. Chef Emily Crawford Dann runs a menu built around the Pacific Northwest.

Yes. Fonda la Catrina is a Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood.

Star Brass Lounge at 5813 Airport Way S is known for its double tavern burger.

Deep Sea Sugar and Salt at 6235 Airport Way S sells whole cakes as well as slices.

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For such a compact neighborhood, Georgetown covers a remarkable amount of ground at the table. The best Georgetown restaurants in Seattle run from a special Northwest dinner at The Corson Building to live-fire cooking with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors at Ciudad, Mexican food at Fonda la Catrina, a double tavern burger at Star Brass Lounge and dessert from Deep Sea Sugar and Salt.

Where to Eat in Georgetown

Most of these spots sit along or near Airport Way S and 12th Ave S, so it is easy to fold a stroll into your meal. The lineup stretches from a dressed-up dinner to a burger and a bakery stop, giving you plenty of ways to shape your day.

The Corson Building

Book a table at The Corson Building on Corson Ave, where chef Emily Crawford Dann leads the kitchen and the menu reads like a love letter to the Pacific Northwest. Save it for a birthday, an anniversary or any other occasion dinner, since it is the neighborhood's strongest pick for a celebration. If you already have a date in mind, plan ahead.

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Ciudad

Gather your friends and head to Ciudad at 6118 12th Ave S, where the cooking happens over live fire and the flavors lean Middle Eastern and Mediterranean. Grilled meats are what it is known for, so this is a natural fit for groups who like to share plates around the table. Settle in for a relaxed dinner with the people you came with.

Fonda la Catrina

Craving Mexican food in Georgetown? Fonda la Catrina is the name to know, a Mexican restaurant with a strong local following. Stop in when you want an easygoing meal without any fuss.

Star Brass Lounge

When you are in the mood for something hearty and unfussy instead of a long sit-down dinner, make your way to Star Brass Lounge at 5813 Airport Way S. This neighborhood bar is known for its double tavern burger, so you already know what to order.

Deep Sea Sugar and Salt

Finish on a sweet note at Deep Sea Sugar and Salt, the bakery at 6235 Airport Way S that sells cakes both whole and by the slice. Grab a slice for an afternoon treat, or order a full cake to carry home for a celebration.

Make a Day of It in Georgetown

Georgetown is full of historic buildings, so pair your meal with some sightseeing. Look for the Georgetown Steam Plant and the old Georgetown City Hall, two of the neighborhood's notable Seattle landmarks. Then wander over to nearby Oxbow Park to see the Hat 'n Boots, a roadside landmark that was moved to the site.

If you need room to run around after lunch, head to Georgetown Playfield, which sits among some of those landmark buildings. To round out your trip, browse more Seattle neighborhoods or explore other things to do in Seattle.

Menus and opening times can change, so check each business's own website for current details before you set out.