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- WWayneVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •101 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoDuke's at Kent is one of the best seafood restaurants in the Seattle area. You can't go wrong dining here.More infoDuke's Seafood - Kent StationPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Kent•4.6
- SStephanieSeattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe went for their Surf and Turf special. I had the steak and scallops and my husband had the steak and prawns. We both thought that this was the best meal we have ever had at Anthony’s. The steaks were thick cut and cooked as ordered, and the amount of food was just right. The veggie was not overcooked, and the oven roasted potatoes were great. It’s been a while since we’ve been there because their food has been “just OK” in the past. There was a toddler nearby, who between a couple of screeching outbursts was mostly well behaved.More infoAnthony's HomePort - Des MoinesPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Des Moines•4.7
- JJuanitaSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoOur server Tina was lovely and very helpful. Thanks for taking pictures for us!More infoCopperleaf Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Northwest)• Seatac•4.6
- SSandraSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 25, 2025We had the most wonderful dinner. The waitress was outstanding in that she seemed to know exactly when we needed something. The food was to die for. This was a birthday celebration for a very special person in my life and he enjoyed himself immensely. He was given the huge slice of cake that we are still enjoying the day after.More infoClaim Jumper - TukwilaPrice: Moderate• American• Tukwila•4.2
- SSueVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •45 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 25, 2025We arrived just before 5 pm on a Friday night and were seated promptly. There were several menus to choose from....Happy Hour, a 3-course dinner special which included a starter, entree, and dessert, then a menu for seasonal specials, and lastly, their regular menu. So many choices! We were all very pleased with our selections. They also offered a wide selection of handcrafted drinks and beer. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was lively.More infoMama Stortini's - Kent StationPrice: Moderate• American• Kent•4.4
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Whether you're headed into or out of the city, there are many wonderful reasons to linger south of Seattle. The dining options here are more laid-back but with the same quality you'd expect in the big city. Classic American seafood is still in high demand, but the area also supports less common cuisines, like Caribbean and Thai. Get a real feel for the Pacific Northwest with locally sourced, award-winning chowders, or get a taste of something else entirely with island-inspired dishes like jerk chicken. Pan-Asian fare abounds. You'll have your choice of everything from traditional miso soup to Thai swimming rama.
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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in South of Seattle. Our customers recommend Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar, The Restaurant at Alderbrook and Grazie Ristorante - Southcenter/Tukwila
As of Feb 7, 2025 there are 31 restaurants in South of Seattle. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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