Seattle Restaurant Week kicked off Sunday as many establishments across Washington struggle to stay open.
In fact, the Washington Hospitality Association reported that, in the first half of 2025, more restaurants closed statewide than during the first year of the pandemic.
Restaurants are facing the same financial pressures households are, which is part of the problem. Consumers are holding back. Restaurants are trying to get them back out to eat, and Seattle Restaurant Week aims to do just that…