The Rex
2401 Montana Ave.
Few things in this world spell satisfaction better than a well-prepared, delicious steak with all the trimmings. This holiday season, bring your loved ones into the Rex for a spectacularly mouthwatering cut of choice beef and stay for spirits or dessert.
Pug Mahon’s
3011 1st Ave. N.
“The pork chop sandwich—it’s what we do.” That’s what owner Bill MacIntyre says of his “world’s best” fare. Pug’s specializes in feel-good food and legendary tales in a down-home atmosphere.
Guadalajara
17 N. 29th St.
Known for their authentic, homemade Mexican fare, Guadalajara has been a favorite downtown dining spot for more than 30 years. Their expansive menu covers everything from starters to desserts—and plenty of deliciousness in-between. Warm up this season with tortilla soup topped with fresh avocados.
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Jake’s
2701 1st Ave. N.
Brimming with local history and architectural charm, Jake’s downtown is—and has always been—an extra special place to dine. The diverse menu and service never disappoints, and if you haven’t already, stop in for the prime rib, a customer favorite.
Stella’s Kitchen and Bakery
2525 1st Ave. N.
Fluffy flapjacks have a way of disappearing at Stella’s Kitchen and bakery. Made from scratch, Stella says if you can eat four of her monster pancakes, you get a free cinnamon roll to take home. Talk about a sweet surprise!
Rock Creek Coffee Roasters
124 N. Broadway
Brewed and ground fresh daily, the coffee at Rock Creek is uniquely delicious and invigorating. Served with a smile and carefully customized according to your preference, Rock Creek offers everything from your classic cup to nuanced specialty coffees. Add a tasty breakfast snack or sweet treat to make your day complete.
Good Earth Market
3024 2nd Ave. N.
Good Earth Market offers the ideal lunch or after-work stop with fresh, organic and delicious options to eat in or take out. Try the cranberry jam salad—organic yams tossed with olive oil, mixed with green onions and organic dried cranberries and topped with feta cheese and house-made caramelized pecans.
Café Zydeco
2503 Montana Ave.
When you want to add zip to your today, stop at Café Zydeco—an unassuming eatery with Louisiana-style food, including po’ boys & jambalaya, plus all-day breakfast. Be sure to try to try the fried oysters, plus Café Zydeco now offers beer and wine options for those with a big thirst.
TEN
19 N. Broadway
For local comfort food, grab the family and head down to TEN. With an amazing Sunday brunch or dinner that starts at 4 p.m. TEN offer unique pairings that wills surprise and delight, such as creole crab cakes (brunch) and pan-seared Pacific Northwest scallops and Gulf shrimp stuffed with goat cheese and jalapeños. Your family will thank you.
Doc Harper’s
116 N. Broadway
Amid all our holiday shopping and browsing, stop into Doc Harper’s for specialty spirits and tapas. Happy hour is from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, where staff at Doc’s feature unique spirts like their lychee martini. This sweet delight could easily conjure up images of the mist-enshrouded mountain forests of China, the ancestral home of the lychee. Try pairing your favorite cocktail with Doc Harper’s jumbo shrimp cocktail, complete with tequila-infused cocktail sauce.
