Lunch Spots
This is not a complete list of area restaurants, by any means. And restaurants are Darwinian, with new ones coming and going all the time. This list was prepared in 1995 and updated slightly in 2005.Aside from the last two, all of these restaurants are on "The Ave," which is the local nickname for University Way NE (14th Avenue). Those on the Ave. cater to students and, hence, are on the inexpensive side. Even so, the food is generally good. Most remain open for dinner.
On foot, head west to the edge of campus, which is 15th Ave NE, and then go one block farther west to University Way. 40th through 45th Streets are west of campus; the higher the number, the farther north. The University Booksore is on the Ave. between 43rd and 45th. It is open every day at lunch time and on Thursday evening.
To reach the last two restaurants, walk along Pacific eastward from the Physics-Astronomy Building. Agua Verde is a block south of the PAB, and Ivar's is reachable along NE Pacific just beyond the I-5 bridge (perhaps 8 blocks west of the PAB).
The District (tapas, sandwiches, full meals)
ground floor of University Tower - Best Western Hotel
NW corner of NE 45th & Brooklyn NE
(free parking in hotel lot, ask for pass at restaurant)
Shultze's (sausage and brat sandwiches)
4108 University Way
Macheesmo Mouse (Vegetarian Mexican fast food)
4129 University Way
Big Time Brewery and Ale House (Sandwiches and local brew)
4133 University Way
Tatsumi (Japanese)
4212 University Way
China First (Chinese)
4237 University Way
Pizzeria Pagliacci (Pizza)
4529 University Way
The Unicorn (English pub)
4550 University Way
Costas (Greek)
4559 University Way
Bangkok Cafe II (Thai)
4730 University Way - other Thai restaurants nearby
Sala Thai (Thai)
5004 University Way
Tandoor (Indian)
5024 University Way
Agua Verde (Mexican, very fresh, lots of seafood)
Boat Street at the end of 15th NE. 1 block south of the PAB.
Ivar's Salmon House (fish)
On Lake Union just past the I-5 viaduct. Easy walk.
Thanks to Prof. Jack Lee of the Math Dept. for this list of restaurants.
