How Do You Feel About Dining Out in Seattle Right Now?

On Wednesday June 30, Washington officially lifted most of its COVID-related restrictions, which had been in place in one form or another for over a year. There are no longer any capacity restrictions in restaurants, alcohol can be served after midnight, seating is now allowed in bars and tables do not have to be placed two meters apart for reasons of social distancing. Additionally, Seattle has officially ended its indoor masking mandate, which means that fully vaccinated individuals don’t need to wear face coverings when they go to dinner, except in companies that still have their own masking requirements.

But there seems to be a mixture of caution and enthusiasm when it comes to the new allowances, especially with restaurants struggling to fill 100 percent of capacity. Many are loosening things up for now and sticking to pandemic-related adjustments (like expanded takeaway menus and take-away cocktails). Others, like Communion Restaurant and Bar, are postponing the introduction of the back office for a week or two to clear up the final details.

Eater Seattle now wants to know what you think about the post-COVID regulation era of Seattle food regulation. Are you still cautious about going out to eat or eager to make those reservations? How much do you tip these days? And which adjustments from the pandemic would you like to keep?

Take our July dining out survey and let us know where you stand. Many Thanks!