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Inventions of the Imagination


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UW Campus Dining Options
  • Baci Cafe
    Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am-4pm / Thursday 9:30am-7pm / Saturday 11am-4pm / closed Sunday and Monday
    The Baci Cafe, located in the Henry Art Gallery, features soups, salads, and sandwiches.
  • The Burke Cafe
    Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm / Saturday 10am-5pm / Sunday 9am-5pm
    The Burke Cafe, renowned for its 18th-century French pine paneling and warm atmosphere, makes a perfect place to relax, study, or socialize. The Cafe features an assortment of pastries, sandwiches, and salads, as well as juices, teas, coffee, and espresso drinks.
  • Husky Den in the HUB
    Hours: varied
    On the lower level of the Husky Union Building (HUB), the Husky Den features a number of cafeteria-style dining options such as pizza, soups, salads, hamburgers, Mexican food, Pan-Asian cuisine, and an espresso bar.
University District Cafés and Restaurants
  • The District Restaurant and Lounge at Hotel Deca
    4507 Brooklyn Ave NE • (206) 634-2000 ext. 2123
    Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11:30am-10pm / Thursday & Friday 11:30am-midnight / Saturday 5pm-midnight / closed Sundays
    The District Lounge offers a casually elegant dining experience with oversized furnishings, serpentine drop lighting, and eclectic art decor. The globally inspired menu features Pacific, Southwest, Mediterranean, and distinct local flavors.
  • Ruby Restaurant
    4241 University Way NE • (206) 675-1770
    Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11:30am-10pm / Thursday-Saturday 11am-11pm
    The menu draws from culinary traditions of the Pacific Northwest as well as the Middle East & Asia, offering a wide range of soups, sandwiches, and rice bowls.
  • Flowers
    4247 University Way NE • (206) 633-1903
    Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm / Sunday 11am-3pm
    Inexpensive, imaginative fare and funky decor make for hip dining on the Ave. Flowers offers a complete lunch buffet with many vegetarian options.
  • Portage Bay Cafe
    4140 Roosevelt Way NE • (206) 547-8230
    Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3pm / Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm
    Neighborhood cafe with a sunny atmosphere, patio, and great food.
  • Mamma Melina Ristorante
    4759 Roosevelt Way NE • (206) 632-4333
    Mamma Melina unapologetically returns us to the days of scenic murals, live romantic music, and central/Southern Italian style dishes that are familiar but not ordinary.
  • Union Bay Cafe
    3515 NE 45th Street • (206) 527-8364
    Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-10pm / Sunday 4:30pm-9pm
    The Cafe's menu is tied to local, seasonal, and often organic ingredients. Stop in to celebrate a special occasion or to have a glass of wine and appetizers.
  • Agua Verde
    1303 NE Boat Street • (206) 545-8570
    Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm, 5pm-10pm / Sunday noon-5pm (takeout only on Sunday)
    This airy house is now a thriving Mexican restaurant and kayaking center. The chalkboard menu features baja-style tacos: smoked salmon, portabella mushrooms, and grilled halibut are all options.
  • Ivar's Salmon House
    401 NE Northlake Way • (206) 632-0767
    Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm / Sunday 10am-2pm
    Located under the University Bridge (southwest of campus), Ivar's is a Seattle tradition. Fresh local seafood with a view of the Ship Canal.
  • Atlas Foods
    University Village • (206) 522-6025
    Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-10pm / Saturday 8am-10pm / Sunday 8am-9pm
    A regional American menu augmented by quarterly rotating food festivals featuring cuisines from around the globe.
  • Piatti
    University Village • (206) 524-9088
    Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm / Sunday 11am-9:30pm
    Features regional rustic Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
Downtown Seattle Fine Dining
  • Dahlia Lounge
    2001 4th Ave • (206) 682-4142
    Hours: open weekdays for lunch and dinner and on weekends for dinner
    An icon of northwest dining run by Chef Tom Douglas.
  • Campagne
    86 Pine Street / Inn at the Market • (206) 728-2800
    Hours: open nightly
    Campagne offers well-prepared French Provençal cuisine maintaining French techniques while capitalizing on the best local ingredients.
  • Place Pigalle Restaurant and Bar
    81 Pike Street • (206) 624-1756
    Hours: open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner
    Northwest/French restaurant in Pike Place Market with a view of the Puget Sound.
  • Metropolitan Grill
    820 2nd Ave • (206) 624-3287
    Hours: open weekdays for lunch and dinner and on weekends for dinner
    A renowned steak house featuring a fine selection of pastas and salads as well.
  • Wild Ginger
    1401 3rd Avenue • (206) 623-4450
    Hours: open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner and on Sunday for dinner
    An excellent dining experience featuring Asian cuisine.
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