Goban Korean BBQ
Goban Korean BBQ is opening its first U.S. location in Downtown Bellevue, WA. The concept originates from South Korea with locations including a flagship in Seoul’s Mapo district. The restaurant will offer traditional Korean BBQ with pork belly, beef ribeye, banchan, stews, hot pots, and soju. Features include advanced downdraft ventilation for a smoke-free environment. […]
The Baillie
Hotel and restaurant concept from Harry’s Good Times Co. (Chef Julian Hagood and Jake Santelli) set within a historic home near Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill. Will feature 10 guest rooms, a ground-floor restaurant, and gathering spaces. Menu details not yet revealed but expected to follow Pacific Northwest seasonal sourcing style of their other concepts. […]
Bait Shop
Bait Shop, a Capitol Hill neighborhood bar operating since 2012 at 606 Broadway E, is being forced to relocate due to building demolition and redevelopment. Co-owner Mike Leifur is actively scouting new locations with a preference to remain on Capitol Hill. No new address or opening timeline has been confirmed. The concept will remain largely […]
Wagyu House
Wagyu House, an all-you-can-eat yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) concept operated by Chubby Group, is planning a new location in Bellevue, WA. The location is listed as ‘coming soon’ on Chubby Group’s website. No specific opening date has been determined. The concept features tabletop grills with premium Wagyu beef cuts including American, Australian, and Japanese A5. Existing […]
GoodMart
GoodMart is a new market and dining counter concept from Local Tide owner/chef Victor Steinbrueck, planned for the former Kathy Casey Food Studios space in the Chopard Block on Ballard Avenue. No opening timeline announced yet. Construction is underway with Dovetail as general contractor and Heliotrope Architects on design. Mechanical permits filed under the GoodMart […]
New Concept (Kate Opatz)
Owner Kate Opatz is closing Laurel cocktail bar on June 6, 2026 and preparing a new unnamed concept for the same space at 1500 E Olive Way on Capitol Hill. No details about the new concept or opening timeline have been publicly shared yet. Opatz confirmed she is still working on the project and expects […]
Nobu Bellevue
Nobu, the famed Peruvian-Japanese fine dining chain, will open a 10,000-square-foot restaurant in the Avenue Bellevue (to be renamed Nobu Residences Bellevue) mixed-use development in downtown Bellevue. The development spans an entire city block near NE 8th St and Bellevue Way NE, owned by Silverstein Properties. Opening is slated for ‘next year’ (2027). Nobu is […]
Raising Cane’s
New Raising Cane’s chicken finger restaurant opening in Lynnwood, WA on June 23, 2026. Located just off I-5 at the 164th St SW exit. This will be the fifth Washington state location for the Louisiana-based chain.
Tanhuo Yanji BBQ
Tanhuo Yanji BBQ is planned for 524 6th Ave S in Seattle, the former Shanghai Garden space. The restaurant is expected to focus on charcoal-grilled barbecue with Chinese and Yanji-style (northeastern China/Korean-influenced) grilling traditions. No opening timeline has been announced. Liquor license application filed with Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
Cut Club
New restaurant/lounge concept proposed for the former Miller’s Guild space near Hotel Max in downtown Seattle. Application filed with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Licensing includes spirits, beer and wine restaurant lounge, catering, and premixed cocktails and wine to-go. No menu or opening timeline announced yet. Connected parties: Melissa Emiko Gerber and Travis […]