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Dinner before the show

Restaurants near Neptune Theatre

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Nearby restaurants can be found through Google rankings.

Places worth the walk

The University District is known for its eclectic mix of eateries, ranging from casual cafes to more upscale dining. Many restaurants offer a variety of cuisines, ensuring that there's something for everyone.

A short walk from The Neptune Theatre, you can find several popular spots that are perfect for dinner or drinks. Whether you're in the mood for Asian cuisine, classic American fare, or vegetarian options, the surrounding area has it all.

Before heading to the theatre, consider stopping by one of the local favorites to enjoy a meal. The proximity of these restaurants makes it convenient to grab a bite without feeling rushed.

Top restaurants nearby

Ten places Google ranks as popular near the hall, used here as a shortlist for dinner before a show. Newest written reviews first. Google doesn’t verify every review.

Portage Bay Cafe

4.3 ★ 2,550 Google reviews $$

4130 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

Emily

★★★★ · in the last week

Giving it 4 stars bc we got to our reservation for 11:30AM at 11:20AM and had to wait 20 min. But the food was delicious and our server was great too!

Susie Delgado

★ · in the last week

I would love to give my review on the food, but unfortunately we never got sat down. We got there and they said 20 to 30 minutes wait, after 45 minutes we were still waiting, I ask the main hostess twice and she kept give us different reasons why she couldn’t seat us. She used a rude tone and everyone that was there before us and after us got sat down. So we ended up leaving because it felt as if she deliberately didn’t give us a table. I wish I had taken her name down because she was the only one who was rude.

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Taste of Xi'an UW 西安味道 (Chinese Noodles · BBQ)

4.6 ★ 2,193 Google reviews $

4523 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

Unfold Movement

★★★★★ · in the last week

We stopped by Taste of Xi'an to try their food, and we really enjoyed our experience! We ordered the beef brisket Biang Biang noodles in soup, tea egg, garlic cucumber salad, and char-grilled beef skewers (5 pieces). Everything was flavourful, came out quickly, and was reasonably priced. The restaurant was clean, with a beautifully designed interior. Ordering through our phones was convenient, and our server was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. One thing I especially appreciated was the atmosphere. Hearing staff comfortably speaking their native language and seeing a mix of locals enjoying their meals added to the authentic and welcoming feel of the restaurant. Overall, a great spot for delicious food, fair prices, and good service. Would 100% recommend, and we'll definitely be back!

A B

★★★ · in the last week

Taste and smell of burnt plastic. Spouse thinks the fish was burnt. The flavor was good but not sure about the amell

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Boba Up
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Boba Up
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Boba Up

4.5 ★ 1,197 Google reviews

4141 University Wy NE 103 #103, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

Perry Novac

★★★★ · in the last week

The boba here is goated idc but the guy working here genuinely hates his job and life and you can tell from the way he interacts with customers like he actually hates the customers what's up with that

BM Heades

★ · a week ago

It’s a popular place in U District so I checked it out. It’s mostly self-serve which is great but everything is kept at room temperature. (U can add ice if you want colder but it is unsafe to keep food at room temperature). As I was trying to enjoy my room temperature milktea, felt something in my mouth and turns out it’s a piece of steel. Definitely not safe to consume when your tea may contain pieces of metal and kept at room temperature!

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Sumo All You Can Eat - UW

4.6 ★ 1,586 Google reviews $$

5000 University Wy NE Ste G, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

Heather Collard

★★★ · in the last week

The service was good, but the food was rather bland, especially at nearly $50 per person. The $12.95-per-pound charge for unfinished food also made us feel pressured to finish dishes we weren’t enjoying. Between the price, the lack of flavor, and the pressure to avoid extra charges, it was a disappointing experience.

Amisha Roy

★ · in the last week

all the food tasted really old, we got the lunch ayce and the price has gone up a lot. it definitely isn’t worth the quality of food for what you’re paying. i definitely wouldn’t want to come back, even if it were cheaper. the miso soup, shrimp, chili oil, and fish overall tasted quite old and the quality is very poor.

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YGF Malatang UW
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YGF Malatang UW
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YGF Malatang UW

4.4 ★ 422 Google reviews $$

4730 University Wy NE Ste 103, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

kevin fnu

★★★★★ · in the last week

A place you can choose items by your own to have your own meal, the cook will cook for you

Muhammad Alan Nur

★ · in the last week

I added sliced lamb and beef to my bowl, had it weighed, and paid for it. When my order came out, there was no meat in it at all. I checked all the way to the bottom of the bowl to be sure. The broth and vegetables were fine, but since everything is priced by weight, I effectively paid for meat I never got. It might have been a kitchen mix-up, but it's frustrating when meat is one of the main reasons to order malatang. Tip for others: take a photo of your bowl before handing it over, and check your food as soon as it arrives.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

3.4 ★ 1,132 Google reviews $

4229 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

Rebbeca Santiago

★ · in the last week

I did a pick up order paid for guacamole on the bowl recieved none and I have a whole bag of chips specifically I got for guacamole in my bowl I love chipotle it’s just a disappointment you cannot just get a online order correct

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Cafe on the Ave
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Cafe on the Ave
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Cafe on the Ave

4 ★ 1,335 Google reviews $

4201 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

Penni

★★★★★ · in the last week

I'm from Texas so it takes a lot to impress me .. food is ok service is good atmosphere was amazing

inhye Hwa

★★★★★ · a week ago

I’m not kidding when I say this is THE BEST latte I’ve ever had. ☕️🤎 But this cafe is so much more than just amazing coffee! The Korean-style fried chicken and fries? Don’t even get me started. 🍗🍟🔥 SO GOOD! A little taste of Korea with amazing coffee and comfort food. Definitely a place you’ll want to come back to! 🤎✨

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Bombay By Chaat House

4.4 ★ 1,289 Google reviews $

4214 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

Geetanjali Bihani

★★ · in the last week

I really wanted to like this place and looking at the dishes and some reviews, I was excited to try their food. But in all honesty, the food just doesn't taste good. We ordered raj kachori, paneer sandwich and Vada pav. As you can see in the image, the raj kachori was burnt to a crisp, the filling contained too much sweet chutney which mostly felt like sugar, no green chutney, no tangy lime, a mere sprinkling of sev, and not much flavor at all. Paneer sandwich had a tasty filling, but the plating and weird sauce on top was just offputting. Vada pav was the best of the lot, but honestly if you have ever had a decent Vada pav, you will realize this one has all the ingredients but lacks flavor (and green chutney). It is a self service and the person at the counter was decent, but apart from that I don't recommend this place to eat.

Alioune Cisse

★★★★★ · in the last week

Great food and experiences

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