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Food Pike Place, Seattle

The Pink Door

A place to eat in Pike Place, Seattle, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.

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The Pink Door in Pike Place, Seattle
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Why go

Italian-American restaurant behind an unmarked pink door in Post Alley, open since 1981, with cabaret and trapeze nights.

It is one of 19 curated places we feature in Seattle, alongside 7 places to eat, 7 sights and 1 activity. 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
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Dinner

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Seattle. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The Pink Door

    Italian-American trattoria behind an unmarked pink door in Post Alley since 1981, with cabaret acts and a terrace.

    Food · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Piroshky Piroshky

    Russian bakery in the market selling fresh beef-and-cheese and salmon piroshky.

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Le 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
  4. 4
    Pike Place Market

    Century-old public market with fishmongers, produce stalls and the original market arcades over Elliott Bay.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Cafe 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
  6. 6
    Pike 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, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Seattle

5 more curated places to eat in Seattle. See the full Seattle guide.

When to go

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: Dinner.

Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seattle weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
47.61039, -122.34253
Destination
Seattle, Washington
Website
thepinkdoor.net

The Pink Door: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Pink Door?

Plan on about 1.5 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: Dinner. Insider tip: Book ahead; walk-ins can usually get a seat at the bar.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Pink Door?

The Pink Door appears on Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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