Renee Erickson’s Sea Creatures group is launching three new Pioneer Square restaurants in one week: a beer hall, a NYC-style pizza joint, and an intimate 32-seat restaurant with fresh PNW fare. All three will be located at 419 Occidental Avenue as part of Railspur, a “transformative micro district” made up of three historic warehouse buildings in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood. Erickson, a James Beard Award–winning chef, has been shaping the Seattle’s dining scene since 2008 with standout spots such as The Walrus and the Carpenter, General Porpoise and Bateau so we’re excited to check this new trio out.
Read on for details about all three openings!
Lowlander Brewery
According to a press release, Lowlander will be among the nation’s first “tank bars,” where guests can watch beer being brewed and enjoy fresh pours delivered to their glass “straight from specialized tanks.” This will be Sea Creatures’ first foray into the brewery world. The brewery will offer 100 indoor seats, plenty of outdoor tables, and televisions with a sports-bar vibe that nods to FX McRory’s, which formerly occupied the space. The menu will feature housemade sausages, fries, and salads. Doors open at 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 14 and we expect to see this spot buzzing on game days as fans make their way to the nearby stadiums.
Un Po Tipsy
Situated right next to Lowlander, this pizzeria will dish out New York–style slices and draft cocktails alongside pinball machines. It will offer both dine-in service and a convenient takeout option for the neighborhood. Like the brewery, this spot is another boon to hungry sports fans making their way through Pioneer Square to and from the stadiums on game days. It also launches this Sunday at 11 a.m.
My Oh My
A more formal and intimate concept, this 32-seat restaurant and cocktail bar will “celebrate the best of the Pacific Northwest” combined with a European-influenced sensibility. Expect to dine on items like steaks, pasta, shellfish, and seasonal vegetables. My Oh My is slated to open later in the week on Friday, December 19.