Instagram Worthy Restaurants in Seattle Southside

Foodie Must-Visits for the 'Gram

Last Updated: January 9, 2024

The ancient Roman gourmand Apicius said, "We eat first with our eyes." Is it any wonder, then, that it's become so trendy to take pictures of our food? So go ahead, snap a picture or two for Instagram. We won't judge you for it. But a foodie must-visit not only looks good in a square, filtered picture - it also has to taste good!

What are the most Instagrammable Restaurants in Seattle Southside?

Din Tai Fung
Arashi Ramen
Copperleaf Restaurant
13 Coins
Moctezuma
Aqua Terra
Star Coffee

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is quite possibly the most frequently Instagrammed restaurant in Seattle Southside. This Taiwanese juggernaut has locations all over the world, and while they're most famous for their xiaolongbao (or #xlb for short), delicious steamed dumplings filled with soup like some kind of magic trick, their whole menu is not just delicious, but picture-perfect as well! While all manner of dumplings are usually the star of any Instagram picture show, don't skip their delicious garlic green beans, refreshing cucumber salad, or delectable wood-ear mushrooms.

Arashi Ramen

Local favorite Arashi Ramen offers more than a hearty, filling meal - they have an Instagram-worthy presentation in every bowl as well! The spicy tantan men is great if you love a bit of kick, and if you prefer things a bit more savory you should go for the black garlic ramen. Don't feel like having a bowl of soup? Their honey garlic karaage fried chicken is a great appetizer, or you can have it as a meal over a bowl of rice.

Copperleaf Restaurant

Copperleaf Restaurant at Cedarbrook Lodge focuses on sustainability and local ingredients to keep their ever-evolving menu fresh and delicious. They even grow some of their ingredients on hotel grounds! Plus every plate they present is absolutely gorgeous, making it a feast for the eyes as well as for the stomach.

13 Coins

Want a retro feeling with modern, delicious eats? 13 Coins' menu is HUGE, and the ambiance is reminiscent of the Rat Pack days. This late-night favorite is open until 11 during the week and until 2AM on the weekends, with live music performed almost every night. Their huge, varied menu means that even if you have a bunch of different tastes in your party, everyone can leave satisfied. Plus, they’ve got great mood lighting for your no-filter food shot.

Moctezuma

Get lit - lit-erally! - at Moctezuma with their flaming fajitas, which make for amazing Reels, or their queso flameado for a cheesy starter that's absolute fire. But Moctezuma is more than just flaming hot dishes - grab a molcajete for a beautifully photogenic and hearty Mexican stew, or street tacos for #TacoTuesday! Pair that up with a swoon-worthy margarita from their incredible tequila bar, and you've got a gorgeous meal on your hands.

Aqua Terra

The name Aqua Terra is inspired by where the land meets the sea, and it's both a charming descriptor for our region and a far more appetizing way of saying "surf n' turf". Enjoy the sea with their incredible king salmon or the land with the Delmonico steak - but if you're vegetarian, their show-stopping cauliflower steak is both delicious and deliciously photogenic!

Star Coffee

It's no wonder that Star Coffee was selected as the best Ethiopian food in the Seattle area by The Infatuation. Don't be fooled by the name, because they are far more than just coffee at Star Coffee. The meat combo plate is big enough to share and looks gorgeous on the 'gram, but don't miss their misir wot - a rich and spicy stewed lentil dish that's a vegetarian delight. And of course no Ethiopian meal is complete without injera, the uniquely tangy flatbread that serves as both dish and utensil.

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