Food guide

Where to eat near the Convention Center and Pike Place

Near the Seattle Convention Center, Din Tai Fung at Pacific Place (600 Pine St), Purple Café and Wine Bar (1225 4th Ave) and Wild Ginger (1401 3rd Ave) are all short walks and handle groups. At Pike Place Market, try Pike Place Chowder (1530 Post Alley), Piroshky Piroshky (1908 Pike Place), The Pink Door (1919 Post Alley), Café Campagne (1600 Post Alley) and Le Pichet (1933 First Ave); for seafood on the water, Elliott's Oyster House is on Pier 56.

Kitchen and dining table in the Two-Bath 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle
Kitchen and dining table in the Two-Bath 2BR apartment in downtown Seattle

How we chose

Every restaurant below is open and listed at the address shown on its own website, checked in October 2026. Restaurants change hours and menus often, so check the official site or reserve before you go. Walking times from our building at 1400 Hubbell Place come from our listings: the Convention Center is 3 minutes, Pacific Place about 7, and Pike Place Market about 15.

Between the Convention Center and Pike Place

  • Din Tai Fung, Pacific Place, 600 Pine St, #403. The Taiwanese dumpling chain's downtown Seattle location sits inside Pacific Place, about a 7-minute walk from us.
  • Purple Café and Wine Bar, 1225 4th Ave. A downtown restaurant and wine bar, a solid pick for client dinners.
  • Wild Ginger, 1401 3rd Ave. A pan-Asian restaurant on Third Avenue, a few blocks from both the Convention Center and the market.

Inside Pike Place Market

  • Pike Place Chowder, 1530 Post Alley. Chowder and seafood rolls; expect a line at lunchtime.
  • Piroshky Piroshky, 1908 Pike Place. Russian-style pastries, sweet and savory, ideal for eating as you walk.
  • The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley. An Italian-American restaurant behind an unmarked pink door in Post Alley, known for its entertainment.
  • Café Campagne, 1600 Post Alley. A French café in Post Alley, a good choice for breakfast or brunch.
  • Le Pichet, 1933 First Ave. A small French bistro at the north end of the market.
  • Sushi Kashiba, next to Pike Place Market. Fine Japanese cuisine; reserve well ahead.

On the waterfront

  • Elliott's Oyster House, 1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56. Oysters and Pacific Northwest seafood on the water. From the market, take the stairs down from the lower levels.

Tips for show weeks

  • Reserve early. During PAX West, Emerald City Comic Con and big medical meetings, downtown restaurants book up.
  • Go early or late. Pike Place is calmest before about 10 a.m.
  • Head up the hill. Capitol Hill is about 10 minutes on foot. See our Capitol Hill food walk.
  • Eat in. Every apartment has a full kitchen, so a night in is always an option.

Stay where you eat

Our three 2-bedroom apartments, the Two-Bath 2BR, the Lumière 2BR and the Top-Floor 2BR, are in one downtown Seattle building, each with a full kitchen and an in-unit washer & dryer. Book direct, 10% off: check dates on our booking search or our secure booking site.

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FAQ

What restaurants are closest to the Seattle Convention Center?

Of the places in this guide, Din Tai Fung at Pacific Place (600 Pine St), Purple Café and Wine Bar (1225 4th Ave) and Wild Ginger (1401 3rd Ave) are the closest, all on the downtown blocks between the Convention Center and Pike Place.

Where should a group eat near the Convention Center?

Book ahead. Larger downtown restaurants such as Purple Café and Wild Ginger are the easiest bets; check each restaurant's site for group booking, and on big show nights reserve as early as you can.

What is the best quick lunch at Pike Place Market?

Chowder at Pike Place Chowder in Post Alley or a pastry from Piroshky Piroshky on Pike Place are two of the market's best-known quick bites.

Where can I get seafood on the Seattle waterfront?

Elliott's Oyster House is on Pier 56 at 1201 Alaskan Way, a walk down from the market.

Do you have a kitchen if we want to eat in?

Yes. All three apartments have a full kitchen with an oven, cookware and complimentary coffee, so you can cook what you buy at the market.

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Sources

  1. Din Tai Fung locations (600 Pine St, #403)
  2. Purple Café and Wine Bar (1225 4th Ave)
  3. Wild Ginger (1401 3rd Ave)
  4. Pike Place Chowder (1530 Post Alley)
  5. Piroshky Piroshky (1908 Pike Place)
  6. The Pink Door (1919 Post Alley)
  7. Café Campagne (1600 Post Alley)
  8. Le Pichet (1933 First Ave)
  9. Sushi Kashiba
  10. Elliott's Oyster House (1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56)
  11. Pike Place Market: Plan your visit

Facts checked against the sources above on October 23, 2026. Event dates and schedules can change; always confirm with the official source.

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