"Head to the San Juan Islands and the very northern Washington coast for the best seafood, Skagit Valley for the best bread and produce, Whidbey Island or the Olympic Peninsula for the best rainy-day bites, and Fidalgo or Guemes Island for the best lunch anywhere. And it makes sense. The coast and fjords are known for the plentiful Dungeness crab, salmon, oysters, and other marine"
"delicacies sold across the state's many ports. Skagit Valley is famously fertile, home to the largest tulip festival in North America and countless berry farms, and the islands are filled with creative people - paired with a strong Washington State restaurant industry, it's a recipe for solid eateries. It's these underrated regions of Washington in which I've had the best meals of my life."
Seattle has an outstanding food scene, but many standout meals are found outside the city in nearby regions. The San Juan Islands and northern Washington coast excel at fresh seafood like Dungeness crab, salmon, and oysters. Skagit Valley produces exceptional bread, produce, and berries and hosts the largest tulip festival in North America. Islands such as Whidbey, Fidalgo, and Guemes foster creative, locally focused eateries. A curated list highlights nine underrated restaurants within two hours of Seattle that consistently serve high-quality, memorable dishes using fresh, often local and sustainable ingredients with inviting vibes.
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