While a steady stream of 68,000 blue-clad Seattle Seahawks fans fill Lumen Field, they’re not that hungry. Whether fans stop in nearby Pioneer Square or the Chinatown-International District, decide to visit a local restaurant that has set up shop in the stadium concourse, or decide to enjoy an experience in the greater Seattle area, fresh from the Pacific Northwest They will find seasonal ingredients. The waters of Puget Sound provide inspiration.

“Seattle football fans enjoy a truly great meal wherever they are,” says Shubert Ho, CEO of Feedme Hospitality & Restaurant Group. Bar DojoOne of the most popular Seattle area restaurants serving food in Lumen Area stadium. “Given the population size and abundant natural resources from mountain to sea, our region is arguably the most underrated culinary destination in the country. I feel fans are looking for bold flavors that will satisfy their taste buds while maintaining the PNW’s outdoor lifestyle of balance and healthy options.”

Stadium food at Lumen Field

Bar Dojo is known for its birria ramen, poke nachos, and steamed xiao long bao. Ho says they developed these treats to be unique and easy to eat in a stadium setting for the Lumen Field outpost. That meant birria ramen, a fusion of Chino Latino cuisine that Bar Dojo offers, perfect for cold weather. The warming bowl features spicy Mexican-style braised beef soup over Japanese-style ramen noodles.

Ho says there’s a renaissance of teriyaki and dumpling dishes in Seattle, so the restaurant signed on with its local dumpling partner Mila to the pork xiao long bao, which also includes soy chili oil and scallions. “Growing up with Taiwanese American heritage, I ate XLB often, and it’s incredible to see a dish like this make it to prime time,” says Ho. “I call it the ‘chicken wings’ of dumplings.”

Where to eat near Lumen Field

Many Seahawks fans dine in Pioneer Square or the Chinatown-International District before the game, thanks to the walkable locations.

To find Taylor Shellfish Farms‘ The oyster bar is steps from the stadium in Pioneer Square. The nation’s largest aquaculture shellfish farm has been raising shellfish off the Washington coast through five generations of family since 1890. “We expect to see oyster plates shucked in the fast-paced, high-energy environment,” says Jada Pearson, the farms’ marketing manager.

The oyster bar’s Salish Sampler is a popular choice for game day, with a dozen shrimp, geoduck sashimi, half a Dungeness crab and a box of farmed Ekone smoked oysters and accoutrements. “It’s all about the perfect blend of history, charm and unrivaled Seattle energy,” Pearson says of the local scene, which also serves oyster or shrimp po’boys, baked oysters, hot oyster steamers and bloody Marys on game days.

For those traveling from the Chinatown-International District, don’t miss: Uwajimaya Asian Market. Of course, there’s a 35,000-square-foot grocery store, but it’s the food court that attracts fans looking to grab a bite to eat from more than 10 stalls.

Where to eat in Seattle

Seattle’s hillside overlooking Elliott Bay above Pike Place Market aerlume. Born from an idea developed on a Walla Walla farm, a rotating mix of seasonal ingredients fuels the rotating menu served to diners at the indoor fireplace table.

To experience a full-blown tasting menu, 84 Yes The restaurant in Pioneer Square offers a five-course tasting menu paired with five wines. It is updated every 10 days with new seasonal materials so that football fans can have a new experience every time they visit. If you’re in a hurry, the a la carte menu still comes loaded with Northwest seafood.

in that Purple Café and Wine BarThe 120-bottle wine list is stocked in a visually striking tower. The downtown Seattle location appeared in nearby Woodinville in 2001, making its debut in 2022.

No true Seattle stop would be complete without a visit. Pike Place Market. Do it all yourself, from cheering for fish tosses to watching fresh curds being made at Beecher’s Handmade Cheese across the street. If you want a special experience, Eat Seattle Tours Take or choose a guided food or coffee tour of the market Atrium Kitchen for a history-filled tour followed by an interactive cooking lesson.

If you’re in town to double-dive into football, combining the NCAA’s Washington Huskies and the NFL’s Seahawks, no football culinary experience can quite match the sailboat tradition, as Husky Stadium is located on the shores of Lake Washington. If you don’t have your own boat, sign up UW Dawg Boat get in the car and get something to eat Chinook In Salmon Bay. If you find a friend with a boat, enjoy takeout by the harbour. Bowriders Grille.

You’ll never be far from seafood when experiencing PNW cuisine in Seattle, whether at Lumen Field, overlooking Elliott Bay at Pike Place Market, or sailing at Husky Stadium.