Union, Seattle
Seattle , Washington
Tel: 206 838 8000
www.unionseattle.com
Concierge.com's insider take:
Celeb chef Ethan Stowell's take on seasonal Northwest cuisine is surprisingly unpretentious. His understated Downtown restaurant is where foodies come when they want to relax. The menu changes daily but is always seafood-heavy; the search for the perfect sea scallop begins and ends here, while the rare tuna, branzino, and Dungeness crab appetizers are also highlights. Normally it would be a crime to only order starters in a restaurant with such a thoughtful selection of entrées, but at Union you can make a very satisfying meal out of grazing between first and second courses. Union's color scheme is reds, grays, and taupes, with a few large oil paintings that are just this side of weird. The bar is equally attractive, and you'll find yourself wanting to linger after your meal.
