Before the Night Out: Seattle & Washington, DC
Four food-first picks: Ballard seafood and cocktails, Indian dishes, Union Station bites and Greenwood sandwiches.
Think food before nightlife, not a late-night bar crawl. These four restaurants are split between Seattle and Washington, DC, so this is a two-city collection rather than a single-evening route. Some are daytime or early-evening options; choose for your city and check current opening hours before heading out.
For the food-and-drink part of an evening, HAPPY CRAB pairs Cajun seafood boils with marina views on Seattle's Ballard waterfront. The kitchen lists fresh oysters, Dungeness crab and snow crab legs alongside handcrafted cocktails, with patio dining adding a waterside setting.
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NH 48 Indian Kitchen focuses on traditional Indian dishes in an intimate neighborhood setting on MacArthur Boulevard NW in Washington, DC. Choose it when the meal, rather than a bar or club, is the main event.
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Inside Washington, DC's Union Station, East Street Cafe serves quick Asian fare for people passing through the terminal. Its weekday, early-evening service makes this an earlier bite in the collection, not a late-night food stop.
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In Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood, Valhalla Sandwiches turns out hot and cold sandwiches, inventive subs and melted-cheese combinations on fresh rolls. The source describes generous portions and a casual lunch or quick-bite setting; treat it as an earlier food stop rather than assuming late-night service.
View DetailsPick for the city you are in, then plan the rest of your night separately. Confirm current opening hours before you go; this collection does not promise late-night service or set out a route between the two cities.