Circa Neighborhood Grill & Ale House

Decorated with wrought iron fixtures and painted tangerine and aubergine hues, this sleek, intimate neighborhood pub perfectly mirrors the upstart attitude of its West Seattle environs. In the evenings, area professionals stop in to enjoy a microbrew or glass of wine at the refreshingly subdued bar. The menu offers a unique take on the concept of pub grub, winning patrons with dishes like Spanish-style fried calamari with lemon-garlic aioli, chicken jambalaya with andouille sausage as well as dishes like enchiladas. (And then, of course, there are Circa's beloved burgers.) Innovative egg dishes (served at weekend brunches) have become somewhat of a local legend.