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[featherlady]

Hi all,

Does anyone have suggestions for a nice restaurant near Seatac?
My mother's flying in for a rare visit, and she's arriving at an awkward time, traffic-wise. I thought I'd take her out to dinner as we wait for traffic to thin... but I don't often venture over that way, so I don't know what's good! Open to any sort, seafood is a +.

Thanks for your help!

[tighe]

Right at SeaTac, the only good restaurant is Spencer's in the SeaTac Hilton. It's primarily a steak house, but they do a decent job with seafood as well. The best close-by seafood option is Anthony's in Des Moines.

[mitchells]

How about the 3 Coins for a Hangtown Fry?

[GoodValley]

I love the Italian food at Filibertos, which is very close to the airport. I've tried pizza at Via Tribunali (goopy pizza, and found the staff rude, very rude in fact I think because I took my kids and we are not the hip-looking groovy types with expensive jeans), Serious Pie and the other one in Rainier Valley--I think it's called Tuta Bela, they all have wood-fired ovens but the flavor is not as good as Filiberto's. You won't find fancy salads or special appetizers at Filibertos but there is an old Italian lady there tending a wood oven, and her pizza is just perfect in my opinion. I think it's a lot like Serious Pie, in terms of flavor, but there are usually no lines to order, and you can easily get a parking spot at Filibertos. They have good home-made pasta as well. It's only a mile or so away from the airport. It looks a little rough on the outside, you'd never guess that the pizza is so good. My friend Charles is the waiter, he has been there for over 15 years. I love the way they treat customers. Filiberto's 14401 Des Moines Memorial Drive, Burien 206-248-1944.

[tighe]

I had dinner at Filiberto's just last night and was having the same thoughts about the pizza. I didn't include them only because they don't really do seafood, but definitely one of the best options near the airport.

[MySiuMai]

And did anyone notice--perhaps it was on the so long and farewell thread--that the good Thai restaurant near the airport closed. Was it Bai Tong? Anyway, too bad. It was always a good meal option pre-departure or post-landing.

[Bruce]

And did anyone notice--perhaps it was on the so long and farewell thread--that the good Thai restaurant near the airport closed. Was it Bai Tong? Anyway, too bad. It was always a good meal option pre-departure or post-landing.

No, it just moved: Bai Tong website. However, while it's not bad, it's not anything special, either.

[Rail Paul]

Eater reports has a summary of its dining recommends on its airport summary list. The SeaTac report is one of many they've developed to map out places where one might change planes, be delayed, etc.

Their top suggestions for "local flavor" at the airport. The article notes and comments on many more places in and around the terminals.

Anthony's Restaurant and Fish Bar: --- Stick to the basics like fish and chips and halibut tacos. --[Central Terminal]

Ivar's Fish Bar: --- the smoked salmon and clam chowders here are the way to go. The Fish and Chips are cheaper than at Anthony's and are just as good. [Central Terminal]

Dish D'Lish: ---roasted red pepper and artichoke strata from Dish D'Lish. For $3.99, this is one of the best deals at the airport. --- Note that there is another newly opened Dish D'Dlish before security, but it seems to have a smaller selection of hot items. [Central Terminal]

Vino Volo is a chain of airport wine bars, but it makes the list, because they have a nicely curated selection of Washington wines. If you really like one of the wines you sample, you can buy the bottle(at a good price) and gate check it. They also source locally for the limited food selection, including a standout Beecher's Mac 'n Cheese. [Central Terminal]

Africa Lounge:--- The most salutary aspect of this place is that it's dark, and it has a great selection of local microbrews on tap. ---[Concourse A, Gate 5]

Dining Choices

[Really Nice!]

Their top suggestions for "local flavor" at the airport.

Hey, don't forget about Starbucks at the terminals. They're a local company, too.

View all 197 Starbucks locations!

[Abra]

Bumping up this old thread because we need dinner near the airport, but not at Copperleaf.  What else is good these days, and within taxi distance (since we'll be sleeping at the airport)?

[tighe]

Mango Thai is excellent and right next to the airport. A bit further afield, I'd suggest 909 in Burien. Copperleaf doesn't have to be a blowout meal kind of place, there's also a small bar that serves a more casual menu than the restaurant. Last suggestion would be Miyabi at Southcenter, very good sushi and cooked food.

[Lauren]

I don't know the area that well but is Federal Way within taxi distance? Hanna Raskin reviewed Pimienta Bistro today and it sounded interesting.

[tighe]

Fed Way would be a schlep.

[Abra]

Tighe - guess I should have specified for those who haven't eaten with me for a while: I can no longer eat carbs at all, so sadly all Asian food is out, unless I make it at home.  Copperleaf's online menu likewise has really nothing I can eat. 909 looks like it might be an option - is it a decent taxi ride from the airport?

[tighe]

909 is 10-15 minutes from the main entrance to the airport, they should have enough no-carb options. Also thought of Melrose Grill in Renton, about the same distance. Steak house menu, so should be good for no-carb options. It's not the Met, but good steaks for the money.