Renee Erickson's Seattle Restaurant Tips

By Food & Wine
June 05, 2018
© Jim Henkens
Driven by her love for the ingredients she grew up with in the Pacific Northwest as well as discoveries from her European travels, chef Renee Erickson has opened a half-dozen remarkably diverse spots around Seattle. Here, a few of her top picks to eat around the city.
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The Whale Wins

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Wood-oven-cooked vegetables, fresh seafood, a beach vibe, and big, bold wines from Greece, Portugal, France, Spain and California. 3506 Stone Way N.; thewhalewins.com

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The Walrus and the Carpenter

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A singular oyster bar. French white wines dominate the list, with a few light reds and one token big red. 4743 Ballard Ave. NW; thewalrusbar.com

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Barnacle

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The lure: dozens of amaros and excellent canned-fish snacks, plus Italian and Corsican wines. 4743 Ballard Ave. NW; thebarnaclebar.com

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Bar Melusine

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A light, bright space with an upscale snack menu--fried fish skin, crèpes, steak tartare. The wine list is 95 percent French. 1060 E. Union St.; barmelusine.com

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Bateau

© Jim Henkens

Dry-aged meat is the focus at this French-inspired steakhouse pouring mostly Burgundy, Bordeaux and Chablis. 1040 E. Union St.; restaurantbateau.com

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General Porpoise

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Sublime doughnuts come filled with seasonal jams. 1020 E. Union St.; gpdoughnuts.com

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