Whether you have just arrived to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on a flight (we are just a five minute drive away), or driving into Burien, you might be looking for a nearby place for good eats. Diverse and exciting food adventures await you.  In Burien, you enjoy a global dining scene that features cuisines from every continent except Antarctica. Savor Mexican, Thai, Nepalese, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Chinese, Australian, Italian, Peruvian specialties and more! Here are the details on the restaurants featured at our tourism ad at the Seattle – Tacoma International Airport:   Now Make Me A Sandwich – 641 SW 152nd St Burien, WA 98166 What began as a mobile food truck in 2018, has grown to include a business outpost in Downtown Burien. Enjoy their delicious sandwiches loaded with generous toppings and a variety of sides to choose from!  Specializing in creative sandwiches inspired from flavors from all over the world such as our braised pork belly Fidel Cash Flow, our Shrimp Po-Boys, Chicken Habanero, Carne Asada Tortas, and more! Fast service means you won’t be waiting in long lines! Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available    La Esquina – 653 SW 153rd St Burien, WA Tacos, fajitas, moles, oh my! This  family owned business dedicated to serve our traditional authentic Mexican cuisine that has been passed down for generations. They have a robust menu that offers steaks, salads, pastas, and even fresh and delicious sushi. There will be something for everyone here! Open for a great breakfast, lunch, dinner or just late night drinks served up by a skilled mixologist. Drinks are made from scratch and served to order. An outdoor seating areas allows customers to enjoy dining alfresco. Staff is known for their warm and welcoming hospitality.   Huckleberry Square Restaurant – 14423 Ambaum Boulevard Southwest, Burien, WA 98166 Community beloved diner that has been in business for over forty years serving hearty breakfasts, comfort food, and the biggest and tastiest cinnamon rolls you will ever have! Huckleberries take center stage with your breakfast favorites. Don’t forget to save room for dessert! Flaky, fresh home baked pies are available. Flavors are on a rotating basis, yet you can always find Huckleberry pies at Huckleberry Square!   Berta’s Salvadoran Kitchen –  127 SW 153rd St, Burien, WA 98166 Berta is really in the kitchen preparing a symphony of rich flavors found in Salvadoran cuisine! Come feast on an array of pupusas, hearty soups, tamales, empanadas, and other typical Central American dishes and beverages.

It’s no secret that Burien has a vibrant global dining scene that features cuisines from every continent except Antarctica — Mexican, Thai, Nepalese, Vietnamese, Salvadoran, Ethiopian, Chinese, Australian, Italian, and Peruvian, to name a few. Burien’s ‘eat streets’ are filled with fun food adventures for people who love to eat! While Burien is already home to the Burien Film Festival and the Burien UFO Festival (BUFO), it’s only natural that Burien’s next film festival is all about FOOD! Bring your appetite, sense of adventure, and get ready to chow down on delicious eats and delectable films centering on the preparation, creation, and sharing of food. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Tin Room Theater, 923 SW 152nd Street, Burien, WA 98166 More details on the program, special events, and tickets coming soon!   To submit a film for consideration, please send it here by June 20, 2025.    

While residents always have easy access to enjoy the impressive array of restaurants and breweries, Burien has distinguished itself as a destination for those looking for a delicious night (or day) out. As the Seattle Times wrote, “Explore Burien’s ‘eat streets’ for a culinary adventure.” Affordable real estate and a walkable urban core has lured Seattle restaurants launching outpost locations and new endeavors alike, resulting in diverse and exciting food options. The mix of new entrepreneurs and established businesses has created a collaborative environment where everyone’s palates win. In Burien, you enjoy a global dining scene that features cuisines from every continent except Antarctica — Mexican, Thai, Nepalese, Vietnamese, Greek, Ethiopian, Chinese, Australian, Italian, and Peruvian, to name a few.  

Make shopping a local a priority this holiday season as you enjoy the culture and small-town charm of Burien! The City of Burien is proud to announce a return of the “It’s a Wonderful Burien” event series. This holiday tradition invites people to support local businesses, arts organizations, and artisans while enjoying the culture and small-town charm of Burien into the New Year! Come check out the 2023 Winter Light display in Town Square Park nightly. Enjoy downtown Burien for unique dining, shopping, and seasonal experiences hosted by Burien businesses, arts organizations, and community partners. Winter Lights, November 25 – December 31, 4 p.m. Town Square Park The City of Burien will illuminate Burien’s Town Square with winter twinkly lights every night. The Gift Shop at Burien Farmers Market, Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Town Square Park, from Nov 2nd – Dec 21st The Twelve Dates of Christmas, November 24-26 & December 1-17, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Kennedy Catholic High School Theater, 140 S. 140th St, Burien, WA 98168 This Burien Actors Theatre’s comedy offers a heartwarming modern alternative to traditional holiday shows. When Mary catches her fiancé kissing another woman on television, she embarks on a year of hilarious and strange dates, ending up wiser and happier. Contains some adult language and content. Miracle on 152nd Street Saturday, November 25, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Town Square Park Kick of the holiday shopping season with a fun community event by Discover Burien. Enjoy free Santa photos at the Tin Room and a food drive, pop up vendor markets at local businesses with some of our favorite Farmers Market vendors and a Mimosa Walk.  Support Burien shops and participate in the Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt. Santa Claus is Coming to B-Town, Saturday, November 25, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tin Room Bar & Theater, 923 SW 152nd St Sponsored and hosted by Dan the Sausageman, the Tin Room, and Clover Laine Photography. Join us for a free Santa photo in exchange for food donations benefiting Highline Area Food Bank. Pasta Fagioli Dinner and Chestnut Roast, Sunday, November 26, 3 -7 p.m. Casa Italiana, 13028 1st Ave S. Come enjoy a traditional Italian dinner and holiday chestnut roast at Casa Italiana. Get your tickets at Casa online or at the Caffe Wednesday-Saturday.   Artists Sunday, Sunday, November 26, Online: artistssunday.com We have partnered with #ArtistsSunday, a national movement to encourage consumers to #ShopArt the Sunday after Thanksgiving and give artist-created gifts this holiday season. You can celebrate creativity and support Burien artists by shopping with them on the directory link. Cookie Crawl, Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Downtown Burien Start at the Discover Burien office and get your map and a reusable bag to fill with cookies from local businesses. This is a fun event for the entire family. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at discoverburien.org Moshier Community Art Center Holiday Pottery Sale, Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Moshier Community Art Center, 430 S. 156th St Don’t miss this amazing sale of handmade ceramics created by the potters at Moshier such as mugs, bowls, serving dishes, casseroles, garden art, jewelry, planters, and more! Come early for the best selection. The Nutcracker, Saturday, December 2, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Highline Performing Arts Theater, 401 S. 152nd St A magical holiday classic. Join Clara on a journey to the Lands of Snow and Sweets. With its timeless score, beautiful costumes, and enchanting dancing, this full-length ballet will delight you with holiday cheer. Featuring the Momentum Ballet Ensemble and Academy Dancers. Tickets are $20 – $25. Italian Christmas Bake Sale and Party, Saturday, December 9, Christmas Bake Sale 9 a.m. – Noon, Christmas Party 1 – 5 p.m. Casa Italiana, 13028 1st Ave S. Come to the cherished annual Italian bake sale and return for a festive family friendly party in the afternoon. La Posada, Friday, December 8, 5 –8 p.m. Highline Heritage Museum, 819 SW 152 St A rich Mexican cultural holiday tradition with games, arts and crafts for the children, for the whole family. ChristmasSounds, Saturday, December 9- Sunday, December 10, 2 p.m. Highline Performing Arts Theater, 401 S. 152nd St Burien’s favorite choral holiday tradition! Northwest Associated Arts ensembles ChoralSounds and SilverSounds bring you a joy-filled musical event featuring holiday classics old and new!  Tickets are $20 for general admission. Youth 17 and under with paying adult are free. Tis the Season, Friday, December 22 – Saturday, December 23, 6 p.m. Highline Performing Arts Theater, 401 S. 152nd St Join Contemporary, Hip Hop, Irish, Jazz, Tap, Theatre, and Creative Dance dancers from Momentum Dance Academy & Ensemble for a festive seasonal celebration. Tickets are $18 – $22.   Holiday Bazaars Many schools and community organizations will be offering craft and bake sales. Make sure to support your local community!  

Wondering what to gift that special someone? That awesome co-worker? Your wonderful neighbor? —Give the gift of Burien! Discover Burien, our local Chamber of Commerce, offers a community gift card spanning a variety of businesses which offers great flexibility for the recipient to decided how and where to spend it. You let the lucky recipient decide if they want a delicious meal, a unique gift, to get pampered at a salon, or buy tires. The possibilities are endless! Discover Burien’s new community gift card allows you to support Burien businesses and keep your dollars in your community! You can easily purchase and gift online. Giving a Burien Gift Card is a great option for those hard to buy for people! And for procrastinators, too! Buy a gift card and see which Burien businesses the gift card can be used here.

Burien has several unique neighborhoods and community hubs for visitors to explore. Aside from our vibrant Downtown area, we also have a variety of neighborhood business districts nearby. Each offers a concentration of services, stores, and eateries to match all your shopping needs! 1st Avenue South The 1st Avenue South corridor is adjacent to the SR 509 and to SR 518 which connects easily to the I-5 and the Seattle – Tacoma International Airport. You can find it all here–retail, restaurants, professional services, major grocery chains, and familiar retail chains. With a concentration of auto dealerships located here, you can also shop an extensive selection of new and used cars. Ambaum Boulevard Ambaum is the three-mile corridor gateway coming from West Seattle and White Center that brings you into Burien. Ambaum Boulevard is an active hub for residents and visitors that includes shopping, restaurants, cultural, and auto services. Additionally, there is a concentration of wellness services such as neighborhood clinics, private practice doctors, dentists, natural medicine providers, and other wellness specialists. You don’t have to go far to find everything you need! Boulevard Park Adjacent to the southern tip of Seattle, Boulevard Park might get incorrectly labeled Seattle, but it is distinctly Burien. Friendly business owners welcome you along Des Moines Memorial Drive. A central shopping center at 120th S Street and Des Moines Memorial Drive is within steps of the Boulevard Park library. Downtown Burien Our walkable Downtown area has been dubbed “Burien’s Eat Streets” by a Seattle Times food critic. At short glance, you will see why. A variety of cuisines are expertly prepared in local eateries. And if you are an adventurous home cook, we have an array of international and specialty food markets. Creative craft beers offered by local breweries awaits you in our #BurienFoodieParadise! Pamper yourself with beauty, nail, and salon services, or find relaxation from local health and wellness services for optimal health and vitality. You can also find unique gift shops, home décor, record stores, and more! Cherished annual events take place in the heart of Downtown, at Town Square Park, and in the Downtown core. Olde Burien The oldest commercial district in Burien can be found in charming Olde Burien. Browse through boutique shops, taste delectable desserts and dishes from abundant dining options. The Highline Heritage Museum which offers engaging programs and events houses exhibits capturing the history of the Highline area. Families will find fun activities for children whether it’s a rainy or sunny day.

Prior to the pandemic and limitations on in-person gatherings, Burien’s events attracted people from all over the Puget Sound region to enjoy unique community celebrations. Cherished events return this Spring with new ones also included in a busy lineup. See the 2022 Burien Events Calendar here. With the opening of the Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center, summer festivals such as Ferragosto and more will bring the sights, sounds, and taste of Italian traditions to Burien. Burien Art Walk First Fridays The Art Walk is a special event for the Burien community that seeks to support small businesses and local artists at the same time. The Art Walk is being co-hosted by Discover Burien and B-Town Beat. The Burien Art Walk takes place the First Friday of Every Month from 4pm to 8pm at participating Downtown Burien Businesses. A map is provided for each Art Walk here. Burien Farmers Market The Burien Farmers Market is a community favorite among locals. From finding fresh produce, specialty food items, and locally made gifts, new discoveries can be made at the weekly Farmers Market. Great news—the Burien Farmers Market is open year-round every Thursday year-round at Town Square Park. Keep an eye out for discounts on these days from nearby businesses! Winter Hours (November-April): 10-4pm Summer Hours (May-October): 10-6pm Town Square Park, 480 SW 152 Street There are so many wonderful events to look forward to in Burien!