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With its location set amidst the lush Pacific Northwest, and on the Puget Sound, Seattle has an abundance of fresh food. Travelers can experience this firsthand at Pike Place Market, overlooking Elliott Bay, at one of the oldest public markets of its kind in the U.S. Here, fresh seafood, produce and specialty foods are on display daily. If your hotel has a kitchen, or you’re staying at a vacation rental, then Pike Place Market is a great place to pick up veggies, fruits and other grocery items.
Additionally, the area around Pike Place Market is home to one of the highest concentrations of restaurants in Seattle. This includes familiar chain restaurants like Veggie Grill, but other restaurants like the Alibi Room for pizza, Wild Ginger for Asian fusion, Purple Café and Wine Bar, and Wild Fish Poke, all of which have options for vegans and vegetarians.
For food lovers, Capitol Hill and Ballard are considered a couple of Seattle’s top food neighborhoods. Many of Seattle’s best vegan restaurants are in Capitol Hill, including Plum Bistro and Araya's Place for vegan Thai food. Notable vegan-friendly restaurants in Ballard include No Bones Beach Club and Ocho, a tapas bar. Otherwise, food lovers should visit any number of Ethan Stowell's restaurants, many of which are considered among Seattle’s best restaurants, and spread throughout the city. Also of note is Tom Douglas, a James Beard award winner, with numerous restaurants around Seattle, too.