What to order at Matt's in the Market

Must order
The catfish sandwich at lunch, on Macrina sourdough with house remoulade.
Signature dishes
Catfish sandwich, Salmon plate, Half-pound mac
Editor tip
Lunch counter seats walk in at 11:30 and turn quickly; dinner needs a reservation, especially for window tables.
CuisinePacific Northwest
Price$$$
NeighborhoodPike Place Market
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Address: 94 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101

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TipBrunch from 09:00 weekends fills first; walk in at 08:30 Saturday for a window table.

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The Pink Door in Seattle's Pike Place Market is the unmarked Post Alley Italian room: a 1981 institution with Elliott Bay views, nightly cabaret and proper.

OrderThe Bolognese lasagne with a glass of Sangiovese on the deck overlooking Elliott Bay.

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TipBrunch from 09:00 weekends fills first; walk in at 08:30 Saturday for a window table.

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OrderThe Dungeness crab in season, cracked over crushed ice, with a glass of Chablis.

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