Dick's Drive In
Fans of Southern California's In-N-Out Burgers will feel right at home at Dick's Drive In. Each of its five locations serves fresh hamburgers that are never frozen. Dick's french fries are made on-site, cut to order and its milkshakes are made from real ice cream, individually whipped. Dick's menu and decor are simple, and guests have been enjoying Dick's since 1954.
Dick's Drive In
Wallingford neighborhood (close to Greenlake Golf Course)
111 N.E. 45th St.
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-5125
Dick's Drive In
Broadway neighborhood (close to Broadmoor and Varoii golf courses)
115 Broadway Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 323-1300
Dick's Drive In
Crown Hill neighborhood
9208 Holman Road N.W.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 783-5233
Dick's Drive In
Olympic Hills neighborhood (close to Jackson Park Golf Course)
12325 30th Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 363-7777
Dick's Drive In
Queen Anne Neighborhood (close to Fun Forest mini-golf and Interbay Golf Center)
500 Queen Anne Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 285-5155
Dick's website: Ddir.com
The Palace Kitchen
Tom Douglas' Palace Kitchen, near the North Shore Golf Course, is open until 1 a.m. and serves breakfast foods as well as dinner entrees, depending on how late you arrive. Reservations from 6 to 14 people can be accommodated in its private party room, and the menu boasts artisan cheeses, smoked meats and flame-seared entrees. Instead of fried wings and potato skins, The Palace Kitchen's tasty little Reuben sandwiches, clam bake, or pork chops and eggs make for late-night fare that's tasty and fresh.
Palace Kitchen
2030 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-2001
Tomdouglas.com
Beth's Cafe
The Greenlake neighborhood treasure, Beth's Cafe, is located on Aurora Avenue (Highway 99) just a few blocks from the Green Lake Golf Course and features the famous 12-egg omelette. It's a "greasy spoon" restaurant with traditional American breakfasts. Open late at night, this restaurant serves several different combinations off egg omelettes, as well as burgers, sandwiches and fried foods. Beth's Southwestern Exposure omelette was featured on a Travel Channel episode of "Man v. Food."
Beth's Cafe
7311 Aurora Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 782-5588
Bethscafe.com
About The Author
Lisa Russell has been a freelance writer since 1998. She's been published in "Rethinking Everything Magazine," "Playdate" and "Home Educator's Family Times." She has a professional background in education, cosmetology and the restaurant industry. Russell studied early childhood education at Antelope Valley College, and is pursuing a degree in law.
