608507 Tue Mar 31 21:29:27 -0700 2009 7 4 Pacific Northwest 0 4556423 Spending a 'family' day exploring the waterfront area............ Bug Safari Aquarium Market will have lunch at Ivar's. Looking for a spot for an early family dinner in or near (walking distance) from Pike Place Public Market. Tue Mar 31 21:29:27 -0700 2009 205997 alexa52 1 4557348 Is Matt's in the Market a good choice? Wed Apr 01 08:36:48 -0700 2009 4556423 205997 alexa52 2 4557383 Alexa, Matt's is certainly family friendly and a cut above the waterfront, tourist spots. Also recommended are 94 Stewart St. and Steelhead Diner. Wed Apr 01 08:48:09 -0700 2009 4557348 28212 Walters 2 4557744 Matt's is a great choice, I'd steer you away from Ivar's however. There are far better places to eat in the Market. Wed Apr 01 10:31:46 -0700 2009 4557348 65322 bergeo 1 4562717 Head up the stairclimb across from the Aquarium to El Puerco Lloron, the crying pig , and have some asada tacos with a side-order of a dozen fresh, steaming, tortillas... Thu Apr 02 17:41:24 -0700 2009 4556423 15855 mrnelso 1 4562726 Do youtself a favor and cross the street to climb the stairs toward the Market and go to El Puerco Lloron, for some asada tacos and a side-odrer of freshly-pressed, steaming hot tortillas (not on the menu, but ask) Thu Apr 02 17:44:31 -0700 2009 4556423 15855 mrnelso 2 4562793 El Puerco LLoron is a good and casual choice. Matt's is child friendly enough, but the menu isn't that appeallling to our young one (after two lunches there). Steelhead Diner would be better, or even Etta's. Thu Apr 02 18:07:54 -0700 2009 4562726 122816 zoogrrrl 3 4563003 Oh, yeah, Puerco Lloron closes at 7 weeknights and 8 Friday and Saturday. Cruise this site for lots on the Market, which is a gas for kids (I practically grew up there) Pan African Market (open til 9:00), up on First Avenue, just up the hill from Pike Place, has Ethiopian foods and great Njera - very fun to eat with your fingers... Steelhead and Etta's are both good, but if this is an adventurous famly, maybe Maximilien, for mussells and a view. Dare I mention that I loved the Spaghetti Factory when I was a kid? Thu Apr 02 19:25:39 -0700 2009 4562793 15855 mrnelso