Halcyon owners Tom and Lisa Furey and Matt and Lauren Hipp (two local families) transformed Greenwood’s former Naked City Brewery & Taproom into an inviting space with live music, a garden-like patio, and a fantastically varied beer selection. But its lineup of Asian-inspired hotdogs also helps this brewery stand out on a street full of bars and restaurants. From the Japanese Umami dog to the “Kim Cheese” (a hotdog loaded with cream cheese, kewpie mayo, and of course, kimchi), there’s an abundance of savory and spicy flavors to dive into here. The beer menu meanwhile boasts pilsners, IPAs, and stouts (many of which are collaborations with other local breweries). A sour or the Cascadian dark ale are great options to match the bold flavors of a Umami dog and a side of furikake fries.

Ballard is home to a tremendous amount of Seattle breweries, but Maritime Pacific Brewing is a standout in more ways than one. The nautical-themed Jolly Roger taproom is a lively place for classic light and dark ales, elevated pub fare, and daily specials. Tasty go-to’s include the mahi sliders and the split pea and kale fritters, best paired with one of Maritime’s Dinghy Series IPAs. Or try pairing the pretzel-crusted deep-fried bacon with the black Jolly Roger dark ale blend.

This tiny taproom and brewery in an old cottage-style house in Fremont focuses on small, specialty batches of beer. With additions like vanilla and jasmine in a porter and chili in an amber ale, these microbrewers deliver memorable flavors in each sip.  Outlander’s food menu is also small but mighty, with homemade beer dip and gourmet sandwiches evoking charcuterie flavors. Not sure where to start? The prosciutto and brie sandwich pairs beautifully with lighter herbal brews like the honey basil ale.

Perched on the back of Pike Place Market with a large deck and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Puget Sound, tourists and locals alike flock to Old Stove for the view. The creative pub menu doesn’t hurt either. Head chef Cody Wade recommends pairing the brewery’s flagship Two Pronged Crown IPA with the jalapeno cheddar burger, made with Washington beef, Beecher’s flagship cheddar cheese, and sliced jalapeno and Fresno chilis. For a lighter, more refreshing approach, Wade suggests the Streaker Citra pale ale with the peach panzanella salad, made with fresh peaches, grilled bread, and mixed greens tossed in a blueberry basil vinaigrette

People come to Pike Brewing to duck away from the crowds of Pike Place Market, enjoy one of the world’s most extensive collections of beer memorabilia, and to get a full view of Pike’s active brew kettle. But they also come for the beer and a satisfying food menu that includes crab chowder, pretzels, burgers, and pizza. There are also several vegan and vegetarian options, like the mushroom veggie burger. You can’t go wrong with the Space Needle IPA as a crisp counterpart for any of the bites. If you prefer people-watching over Post Alley, head upstairs to the cozy Pike Fish Bar for fresh-shucked oysters and steamed manilla clams with Pike Place Ale.

Nestled in the Central District, this craft beer hotspot expanded several years ago to take over the property next door just so it could open its own kitchen. While Standard’s brews explore a wide range of European and American beer styles, the food menu goes for unique twists on Southwestern-style cuisine. Here you’ll find tacos with hariyali chicken and mint yogurt chili, a semolina fried catfish sandwich with pickled habanero, and loaded quesadillas sealed with Oaxacan melting cheese. Founder and head brewer Justin Gerardy recommends the Fat Hen taco with True Neutral, a “Bohemian Pilsner that’s thirst-quenching enough to counter the heat from the taco” or the BLT with a West Coast IPA, “as the house-smoked bacon pushes back beautifully on the heavy hops.”

Seattle has several breweries between SoDo and Georgetown, but only Ghostfish is entirely gluten-free. And as its awards and accolades show, being gluten-free doesn’t mean skimping on quality. Grab a spicy order of chili fries topped with housemade Belgian white ale smokey cheese sauce along with a crisp Vanishing Point Pale Ale, or try the blackened salmon sandwich with the Meteor Shower Blonde Ale. Finish it off with salted caramel cheesecake and a sip of malty Watchstander Stout. As Co-founder Brian Thiel says, “You wouldn’t know any of (our beer or food items) are gluten free unless we told you.”

This Beacon Hill brewery is a hidden treasure in Seattle’s beer and culinary scene. Perihelion’s beers feature unique spices and aging techniques, while the kitchen makes its own pickles and smokes all its meats in house with black cherrywood. For the full gamut, co-owners Les McAuliffe and Karin Paulsen (head brewer and head chef, respectively) recommend starting with the bang bang shrimp (fried shrimp tossed with sriracha) or blistered green beans and cherry tomatoes with the Belgian Blonde Ale. Then move on to the Rocket Pale Ale paired with a Beacon Burger with Beecher’s cheese or a BBQ Jackfruit sandwich with horseradish coleslaw. For a sweet finish, try a slice of black forest cake with Dark Matter Black Saison