Dining with a Team in Seattle Southside

After a tournament, there's nothing better than gathering the whole team for a meal together.

Seattle Southside is a great place for group dining, with plenty of team-friendly restaurants that welcome youth sports teams, large families, and tournament groups. You'll find restaurants with spacious seating, convenient parking, kid-friendly menus, and enough variety to satisfy even the pickiest eaters, making post-game meals just as enjoyable as the competition itself.

Full-Service Restaurants

If you're looking for a sit-down meal where everyone can relax and reconnect after the game, Seattle Southside has no shortage of full-service restaurants. From family-friendly favorites to local dining destinations, you'll find welcoming spaces, diverse menus, and plenty of options for groups of all sizes. Many restaurants also have private rooms that can be booked in advance.

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is a favorite for teams and groups looking to enjoy a memorable meal together. Best known for its award-winning soup dumplings (xiao long bao), the restaurant also serves shareable appetizers, noodles, fried rice, steamed buns, vegetables, and desserts, making it easy for groups to mix and match bites. Located at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila, Din Tai Fung offers a lively dining experience that's perfect for celebrating after a tournament. For smaller team dinners or special occasions, the restaurant also features a private dining room that accommodates up to 16 guests with advance booking.

Duke's Seafood

Duke's Seafood in Tukwila is known for its sustainably sourced seafood, grass-fed beef burgers, locally farmed vegetables, and award-winning clam chowder. Plus, it's great for groups, with three private dining and party spaces available at no added charge (only a food & beverage minimum). Private parties can order from the complete menu or customize menus with an itemized cost per person. Duke's can also accommodate dietary restrictions with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

For private dining parties, there are two smaller rooms for groups under 25, and a larger room that fits up to 50 people (with a 65-inch TV and projector to boot)!

Learn more about private dining at Duke's Seafood.

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory, located on the south side of Westfield Southcenter, is known for its huge menu and tremendous portions, which are perfect for sharing. This family-friendly classic has more than 200 menu selections, including appetizers, pasta, seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and more. Additionally, you can get specialty dishes like Chicken Madeira, Miso Salmon, Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, and Luau Salad. Don't forget to leave room for one of their 50 legendary cheesecakes. Plus, there's a full bar featuring an extensive menu of handcrafted cocktails for adults. There's also a catering menu, so you can bring The Cheesecake Factory dining experience to your home, office, or special event.

Red Robin

Red Robin, which has locations in both Des Moines and Tukwila, is a reliable choice for sports teams and large groups, thanks to its spacious dining rooms, crowd-pleasing menu, and fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Kids and adults alike will appreciate the famous Bottomless Steak Fries® and extensive menu of gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. While Red Robin does not take reservations, you can call ahead to be put on a waitlist.

If you're hosting an off-site celebration, team banquet, meeting, or other event, Red Robin also offers catering through its Gourmet Burger Bar—a customizable, build-your-own burger station that brings fire-grilled favorites directly to your venue.

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

Family and locally owned and operated since 1974, Azteca Mexican Restaurant is a hit for all ages. Dive into the fresh-fried chips and tomato salsa or their indulgent, award-winning Nachos Azteca to start with. The Molcajete is a highlight: Mexican stew of seafood or chicken and/or beef strips sauteed in a mildly spicy sauce with mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes, garnished with melted jack cheese, green onions, jalapeno peppers, and avocado. A private room is available for reservation to hold 20-30 guests. Located on Southcenter Parkway in Tukwila.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, located at the southeast entrance of Westfield Southcenter Mall, has a spacious dining room, casual atmosphere, and a large menu of both healthy and indulgent options. There's a kids menu with lots of entrees under $10, including create-your-own pasta and chicken tenders. For older kids or adults, the "$13 Pizookie Meal Deals" are also an incredible value, offering an entree along with a Pizookie®, a large, fresh-baked cookie served hot out of the oven with ice cream and other toppings. Another bonus: BJ's also offers a gluten-sensitive menu.

Pictured: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Tukwila, Washington

Sharps RoastHouse

Sharps RoastHouse is locally famous for its perfectly smoked meats and made-from-scratch sourdough pasta. Popular items include cornbread baked from scratch served with maple butter, the applewood smoked BBQ pulled meat salad, the 10-spice red BBQ chicken, and their 15-minute lunch grills. The restaurant, which was beautifully renovated in 2025, has a private dining area that will hold groups of up to 40 guests. It also can accommodate groups of up to 16 in their general dining room with reservations.

Quick & Convenient

Sometimes you just need a fast, satisfying meal before the next game or on the road home. Seattle Southside offers plenty of quick-service restaurants where teams can grab food without a long wait.

The Food Court at Westfield Southcenter

Having a hard time choosing between cuisines or restaurants? Take the team to the food court inside Westfield Southcenter, the larger shopping center in the entire Pacific Northwest. The casual grab-and-go offerings are ideal for price-conscious teams who want options. Don't miss the iconic burger chain Shake Shack, which is famous for its gourmet cheeseburgers (the vegetarian burgers don't disappoint either). Alternatively, you could grab a burrito bowl at Chipotle or Filipino comfort food at Crispy Town, among dozens of other options.

Watershed FC inside Starfire Sports

Did your team spend the day at Starfire Sports? You don't have to go very far to refuel after the game. The complex has an on-site restaurant, Watershed FC, where you can get hand-tossed pizzas in a variety of flavors (whole pies or by the slice), as well as healthy, hearty salads. There are also breakfast sandwiches, soup, and baked goods, and a large beverage menu with Italian sodas, protein shakes, and coffee. Adults can enjoy a great selection of craft beer.

The bright dining area has large windows and plenty of seating, with a patio for enjoying the sun and a view of the fields.

Costco Warehouse

Costco may not be the first option you think of for feeding a team, and that's exactly why it's listed here. If you need to feed a team in a hurry, order some team-sized pizzas from Costco in Tukwila. Kids love pizza, and it's a great way to fill up after a long day. This makes for a great fast meal that can be taken anywhere for an easy win.

Attractions with Dining Built Right In

When you need more than just a meal, Seattle Southside has plenty of attractions where the fun continues right at the table. Whether your team wants to celebrate a tournament win or keep the kids entertained, these destinations combine dining with games and activities under one roof. From bowling and arcade games to mini golf and go-karts, they're a great choice for team outings, birthday celebrations, or an afternoon of fun.

Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant

Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant is a 9-acre amusement center in Tukwila where the team can burn off excess energy and bond over games, go-karts, miniature golf, and more. After playing the day away, everyone can fuel up at the indoor restaurant, designed for groups, families, and teams. With a lively atmosphere and kid-friendly menu, it's a surefire hit. Stop in for pizza, sandwiches, salads, and more. Don't forget to save room for the Bullwinkle's Sundae Bar! Bullwinkle's takes group reservations and accommodates large groups.

Round1 Bowling & Arcade

Located inside Westfield Southcenter, Round1 Bowling & Arcade is much more than a bowling alley. Between bowling, arcade games, billiards, karaoke, darts, and crane games, it's easy for teams and families to spend an entire afternoon here. When it's time to refuel, Round1 serves a surprisingly extensive menu featuring Japanese favorites like ramen, curry, gyoza, and takoyaki, as well as burgers, pizza, wings, and other classic comfort foods. Adults can also enjoy beer, wine, and other beverages from the bar, making it a fun option for post-game celebrations where everyone can find something they'll enjoy.

Pictured: Round1 Bowling & Arcade

Credit: Alabastro Photography

Bowlero South Seattle

Urban-industrial, modern, and sleek, Bowlero South Seattle is the new bowling experience. Bowlero accommodates groups of all sizes and offers private rooms with catered dining options. From small groups of 10+ to over 1,000 people.

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