Greetings! I'm a Vancouverite that's going to ignore the nasty exchange rate and head down to Seattle for a weekend this month to have a bit of fun (eat... shop...eat some more). Would love to get a few restaurant recommendations from fellow egullet members. We're looking for a place that's not too expensive (entrees between $15-25 US), could be of any type of ethnicity but has to have a funky/fun atmosphere (I've seen pics of you PNW folks and you always look like you're having lots of fun!) We're staying at the Hotel Monaco downtown, but don't mind driving if we have to. What is the restaurant at the Hotel Monaco like? Last time we went to Seattle we tried going to the Flying Fish but by the time we found a parking spot, the place was jam-packed and we couldn't get in. Is the Flying Fish worth trying out?