Benihana
Benihana is planned to return to Seattle with a new ~9,000 sq ft teppanyaki/Japanese restaurant at Lake Union Piers (Building A), 901 Fairview Ave N. The ONE Group Hospitality, which acquired Benihana in 2024, is behind the opening. No opening timeline has been announced. This would mark Benihana’s return to Seattle after its downtown location […]
Silk Nife
Silk Nife is a new bistro concept from Pearl West Restaurant Group, led by Jorge Castro. It will take over the former Los Potrillos space in Felida, a community north of Vancouver. Described as a bistro with an aesthetic similar to DOSALAS (upscale Latin kitchen and tequila bar). Menu and opening timeline have not yet […]
AC Hotel by Marriott Kennewick
Upscale AC Hotel by Marriott under construction in Kennewick, WA. Structural framing and roofing complete; exterior facade, interior systems, and site development underway. Grand opening anticipated April 2027. Directly connected to the Three Rivers Convention Center expansion (expected completion December 2026). Developed by MHR Capital Group in partnership with the City of Kennewick and Kennewick […]
Hap’s Burgers & Taps
Hap’s Burgers & Taps is preparing to open a second location in Downtown Seattle. The concept is a classic burger stand featuring smashburgers, fries, shakes, beer, wine and Pacific Northwest products. Currently operates from Mercer Island at 2411 76th Ave SE. Recently joined Conscious Hospitality Group, founded by Norman Wu and Danny Brawer. No exact […]
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 […]