Seattle's mild, temperate climate means that outdoor sporting activities are available all year-round. While a visit to the links in the middle of winter might leave you waterlogged, Seattle is one of the few places you can play a round in the summer without feeling parched from the heat. After a day on the green, head over to one of the steak restaurants in North Seattle for a ribeye, porterhouse or filet mignon. North Seattle steakhouses range from upscale and ritzy to loud and cozy, to suit every golfer's style.
Jak's Grill
Jak's Grill calls itself "your neighborhood grill" and promises that guests are always seated first come, first served. It doesn't take reservations, but it does have a bar to wait in. Jak's serves brunch, lunch and dinner, specializing in grilled steaks, marinated steak and seafood, baked potatoes, fried appetizers, salads and soups. One of Jak-'s specialties is a 40-ounce porterhouse. Jak's steaks are all corn-fed and raised in Nebraska, aged in-house for 28 days. Jak's has a "no advertising" policy and prides itself upon the success of word-of-mouth recommendation that's allowed it to start on a shoestring and build three successful locations in less than 15 years.
Jak's Grill
3701 NE 45th St.
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 985-8545
jaksgrill.com
Palisade
The Palisade Steakhouse in North Seattle is an Asian fusion restaurant with a variety of steaks, plus seafood, salads and desserts, with flavors of the Pacific Rim. Polynesian coconut barbecue sauce and filet mignon with an accompaniment of sushi rice and teriyaki sauce are just two of the ways that Palisade combines the "ring of fire" flavors in this Seattle steak restaurant. Their waterfront location makes Palisade a popular destination for vacationers. Diners enjoy panoramic views of a busy seascape where cargo ships, cruise ships and recreational boaters come and go. It offers an early-bird dinner seating for guests arriving between 5 and 5:45 p.m. for only $29; reservations are recommended.
Palisade
2601 W. Marina Place
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 285-1000
palisaderestaurant.com
Canlis Restaurant
In addition to the phenomenal view of downtown, this North Seattle steakhouse is one of the few places where visitors can enjoy an American-grown Kobe-style steak by the fireplace. Japabese Kobe steak cows are fed grass and natural grains (no corn) and a beer a day for marbling and tenderness that American beef doesn't have. Gourmet steaks, seafood, appetizers and desserts make Canlis a popular destination for celebrations. Canlis has been awarded recognitions from Zagat, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Town & Country, the Wall Street Journal, Gourmet, The Wine Spectator and the National Restaurant Association.
Canlis Restaurant
2576 Aurora Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 283-3313
canlis.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.
