Stateside, a decade-old Vietnamese-French restaurant in Seattle’s Capitol Hill, has permanently closed its doors. Known for its Vietnamese-French fusion and beloved by both locals and visitors, Stateside was named Seattle Met’s Restaurant of the Year in 2015.
Highlights
- Stateside on Capitol Hill permanently closes after 11 years of service.
- The closure came right after its sister establishment was shut down on July 31.
- Restaurant thanks Seattle community in final social media message
Stateside in Capitol Hill Closes After a Decade of Service
Since its opening in 2014, Stateside garnered critical acclaim and became a standout in the Seattle dining scene. Chef and owner Eric Johnson confirmed the closure in a statement shared on social media.
In 2016, Stateside expanded its footprint and launched a sibling bar called Foreign National, which, together with the original eatery, became a go-to spot in Seattle. Foreign National officially closed on July 31, just days before Stateside’s closure.
Stateside’s closure followed the expiration of its lease at 300 East Pike Street, ending an 11-year run in Capitol Hill. The restaurant shut down on short notice, with no time for a farewell celebration.
While the announcement marked the end of the eatery’s operations, Stateside offered a silver linning of hope to its loyal followers.
The restaurant offered a final note of gratitude, thanking Seattle for the memories they had shared. Though the closure came with little notice, Stateside’s impact on Seattle’s dining scene is sure to be remembered.
