In the shadows of Seattle sits Renton, WA, just south of the city. While there are many people living in Seattle, there are also plenty of people who live, work, or visit Renton. And if you’ve recently moved to Renton, you might be wondering where the locals go out for dinner or to a quick lunch on the weekdays. Well, we’ve got a list of 13 must-try Renton restaurants you might just want to check out. And you might just end up finding your new favorite place.
#1: Pabla Indian Cuisine
Cuisine: Indian, vegetarian, and kosher restaurant
Address: 364 Renton Center Way SW Ste 60, Renton, WA 98057
Pabla Indian Cuisine’s Website
Located in Downtown Renton, Pabla Indian Cuisine is a cool place to grab an authentic Indian meal that’s also vegetarian and kosher. From saag aloo and paneer tikka masala, to eggplant pakora and roti, there’s something for everyone on the menu.
#2: New Zen Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese restaurant
Address: 509 S 3rd St Ste A, Renton, WA 98057
New Zen Japanese Restaurant’s Website
New Zen Japanese Restaurant has a lot of dishes for anyone looking for a new Japanese spot that serves katsu curry bowls, donburi rice bowls, yakisoba, and sashimi.
#3: Happy At The Bay Teriyaki
Cuisine: Japanese restaurant
Address: 203 S 2nd St Ste E, Renton, WA 98057
Happy At The Bay Teriyaki’s Website
Situated in Downtown Renton, you can find a variety of dishes at Happy At The Bay Teriyaki – anything from chicken teriyaki bowls and shrimp fried rice, to miso soup and ramen.
#4: Smoking Monkey Pizza
Cuisine: Pizzeria
Address: 613 S 3rd St Ste B, Renton, WA 98057
Smoking Monkey Pizza’s Website
If you’re looking for a craft pizzeria, be sure to have a meal at Smoking Monkey Pizza. From BBQ sauce pizzas, pies topped with goat cheese, meatballs, or pesto chicken, there’s plenty to choose from.
#5: Blossom Vegetarian
Cuisine: Vietnamese and vegetarian restaurant
Address: 305 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
Blossom Vegetarian’s Website
Maybe you’re on the hunt for a new Vietnamese spot with amazing vegetarian options? If so, Blossom Vegetarian where you can order stir-fried rice noodles, spicy lemongrass tofu, or pineapple mushroom seitan.
#6: Teriyaki Box
Cuisine: Asian restaurant
Address: 364 Renton Center Way SW Ste 55, Renton, WA 98057
Teriyaki Box’s Website
Another one of the many Renton restaurants you should consider stopping by is Teriyaki Box. A local teriyaki spot, serving everything from General Tso’s chicken and salmon teriyaki to almond chicken and spicy mushroom beef.
#7: Torero’s Mexican Restaurant
Cuisine: Mexican restaurant
Address: 431 Rainier Ave S # B, Renton, WA 98057
Torero’s Mexican Restaurant’s Website
Torero’s Mexican Restaurant has been a local gem since 1973, where there’s a great selection of authentic Mexican cuisine like pozole, chile Colorado, pollo con crema, and burritos.
#8: The Melrose Grill
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Address: 819 Houser Way S, Renton, WA 98057
The Melrose Grill’s Website
The Melrose Grill is an excellent spot if you’re looking for a steakhouse serving filet mignon, grilled prawns, brochette and lobster, or Uli’s sausage plate. Located in the heart of Renton, make sure to check out this great restaurant.
#9: Heaven Sent Fried Chicken
Cuisine: Southern and soul food restaurant
Address: 509 S 3rd St, Renton, WA 98057
Heaven Sent Fried Chicken’s Website
If you’ve recently moved to Renton and are searching for an authentic and delicious fried chicken spot, you can find that at Heaven Sent Fried Chicken, whether you’re looking for a chicken meal, chicken by the piece, or catfish strips.
#10: Berliner Pub
Cuisine: Beer garden, lounge, and German restaurant
Address: 221 Main Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
Berliner Pub’s Website
Berliner Pub is a stellar German pub that will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a German town without ever leaving Washington state. You can find authentic dishes like currywurst, jager schnitzel, schweinshaxe, and golden lager beer.
#11: Cedar River Smokehouse
Cuisine: BBQ joint
Address: 304 Wells Ave S Ste 301, Renton, WA 98057
Cedar River Smokehouse’s Website
A BBQ joint serving staples like brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, beef ribs, and smoked turkey, Cedar River Smokehouse is the perfect place to grab a bite in Renton.
#12: Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse
Cuisine: American restaurant
Address: 225 SW 7th St, Renton, WA 98057
Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse’s Website
Another one of the many Renton restaurants to add to your list is Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse. You can find this spot serving lots of great food in a casual atmosphere – from crab cakes, chicken strips, and cheeseburgers, to pulled pork plates, grilled salmon, and apple pie a la mode.
#13: Marianna Ristorante
Cuisine: Italian restaurant and pizzeria
Address: 310 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA 98057
Marianna Ristorante’s Website
Rounding out our list of Renton restaurants is Marianna Ristorante, an Italian restaurant with all the favorites. Think spaghetti bolognese, gnocchi della casa, rigatoni con salsiccia, and pollo piccata.
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