Long Layover at SeaTac

[Jambalaya]

On Sunday I'll be arriving around 11 AM and will depart around 6 PM. I'm thinking of renting a car and hitting someplace good for seafood, specially the local fresh stuff. I will be dressed casually, jeans and a long sleeve shirt, am familiar with the area having worked there extensively about 8 or 9 yrs. ago and will have a GPS. Do you have any suggestions for the general area around the airport? Lacking anything specific I might just head over to the Pike Place Market/Pier area and maybe do an the Iversons in that area. All cuisines are acceptable, as long as they include fresh local seafood.

Thanks

[Leper]

Matt's & Etta's are both very good. I would also recommend the International District for Asian seafood. Seven Stars for Szechuan crab, Ho Ho Seafood, Green Leaf and Tamarind Tree all offer excellent seafood preperations.

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Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104

Ho Ho Seafood Restaurant
653 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104

[pusherman]

Seven Stars is much beloved here, and many would rank the crab as a quintissential (sp?) Seattle meal -- but I'll note that if you're hauling bags, it's a pretty long uphill walk from the Int'l District rail stop. If you're really sold on Asian food in the ID, there are other closer options (I have a soft spot for Samurai Noodle & Hong Kong Homestyle), some of which mentioned above.

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Hong Kong Restaurant
302 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223

Samurai Noodle
606 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

[Harmy]

I'm so glad you posted this topic: I have a 12 pm to 11 pm layover on August 23, and would love recommendations (or company)!

What's the specialty at Matt's in the Market or Etta's?

[M.Anderson]

I had some delicious salmon at Etta's once.

[PaqpIn]

You could try Copperleaf. It is a new place in a hotel right near the airport. It has an airport shuttle and has wonderful local sourced foods (including some good seafood dishes).
http://www.cedarbrooklodge.com/copperleaf_dinner_menu.php

The staff is nice and the location is very pretty.
http://www.cedarbrooklodge.com/maps_d...

[M.Anderson]

Copperleaf at Cedarbrook Lodge is getting rave reviews online. I'd suggest this be on your list for sure. I would guess it to be a 5 minute walk from the airport. Google Map it - and click walking directions - take International Blvd. If you book a dinner reservation they might even send their shuttle to pick you up. Cedarbrook sits on 18 acres of wetlands - it's kind of like a hidden oasis out by the airport. Food is delicious. Culinary Director comes from French Laundry and he's pretty amazing.

I'd also suggest Salty's at Redondo. Waterfront dining - and the weather is conducive now for outdoor dining. I like the Chef there - nice guy - really passionate about his food. Fresh seafood for sure. They too have a shuttle but I don't think they could pick you up at the airport. If you call ahead and place a reservation ask about their shuttle. I've heard they will drive to the hotels by the airport in the Salty's shuttle bus and pick up visitors. You might be able to walk across the street from the airport and have their shuttle pick you up at the hotel.

And I saw another comment about Link Light Rail - it's super easy to use. Plan about $5.00 round trip. Runs often like...about 20 hours a day it's running back and forth from the downtown station at Westlake to the Airport station. Hope that helps!

[Jambalaya]

Great looking restaurant and thanks for the great suggestion. Since its so easy to get to the Market area I think I'll do that if the weather is good, otherwise, I'll check out the restaurant. What a bonus to have something that nice so close to the airport.

[pairswellwithwine]

We have light rail now from the airport to downtown Seattle so you can skip the rental, unless you want to drive around the area. I would recommend Matt's in the Market or Etta's, both near Pike's Place Market.

[Jambalaya]

Wow, glad I asked! Thanks for this tip on the light rail. That wasn't available from the airport when I was last in town. I almost wish my layover was longer now. I think if the weather is good I'll go to the Pier/Market area.

[eight_inch_pestle]

Yeah, definitely take the train. But be advised it's about 35 minutes each way.