Food Pike Place Market, Seattle Center & Queen Anne
The Pink Door
A place to eat in Pike Place Market, Seattle Center & Queen Anne, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Early dinner.
Why go
Italian-American trattoria behind an unmarked pink door in Post Alley since 1981, with cabaret acts and a terrace.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Seattle Center & Queen Anne, alongside 3 sights, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Pink Door and Piroshky Piroshky.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Pike Place Market
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Early dinner
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Seattle Center & Queen Anne. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Pink Door
Italian-American restaurant behind an unmarked pink door in Post Alley, open since 1981, with cabaret and trapeze nights.
Food · Seattle · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Piroshky Piroshky
Russian bakery in the market selling fresh beef-and-cheese and salmon piroshky.
Food · Seattle · 0.0 mi straight-line - 3Le Panier
French bakery on Pike Place since 1983, known for croissants and baguettes baked on site.
Food · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 0.0 mi straight-line - 4Pike Place Market
Century-old public market with fishmongers, produce stalls and the original market arcades over Elliott Bay.
Food · Seattle · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5Cafe Campagne
Parisian-style cafe in Post Alley, known for oeufs en meurette and croque madame at brunch.
Food · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6Pike Place Market
Farmers market, fishmongers and small shops on several levels under the Public Market clock and neon sign.
Shopping · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 0.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Pink Door is a stop on our Seattle New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Seattle Center & Queen Anne
Another curated place to eat in Seattle Center & Queen Anne. See the full Seattle Center & Queen Anne guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Seattle
Our climate figures for Seattle Center & Queen Anne come from nearby Seattle. Average daily highs in Seattle run from 44°F in December to 75°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For The Pink Door itself, we suggest: Early dinner.
Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Seattle weather by month (covers Seattle Center & Queen Anne).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for The Pink Door, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 47.61036, -122.34256
- Destination
- Seattle Center & Queen Anne, Washington
- Website
- thepinkdoor.net
The Pink Door: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Pink Door?
Plan on about 2 hours at The Pink Door. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Pink Door?
Our pick: Early dinner. Insider tip: Book an early seating, then ride the Monorail from Westlake to Seattle Center before it pauses at 10:30 pm.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Pink Door?
The Pink Door appears on Seattle New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Pink Door to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Seattle Center & Queen Anne.
Plan Seattle Center & Queen Anne
- Seattle Center & Queen Anne travel guide 9 places
- Seattle weather (covers Seattle Center & Queen Anne) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Seattle Center & Queen Anne
- Chihuly Garden and Glass Sight
- International Fountain Activity
- Zig Zag Café Drinks
- Gas Works Park Outdoors
- Fairmont Olympic Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.