Mojito is a fun spot in Maple Leaf for a cheap group dinner. Be sure to get a plate full of arepas and paselitos.

For some of the best smashburgers in Seattle, look for Smash That Burger Co., a truck parked at The Growler Guys in Maple Leaf.

The Shambles is a Maple Leaf spot that serves some of the best steak in town.

Kona Kitchen is an all-day Hawaiian diner in Maple Leaf that comes in handy for last-minute group dinners and satisfying your loco moco cravings.

Project 9 is a brewery in Maple Leaf located in the middle of a busy intersection that still manages to be a ton of fun.

The Maple is a restaurant in a Maple Leaf home that serves American bar food.

Reservoir Bar & Grill, otherwise known as "The Rez," is a dive bar across from Maple Leaf Park that has pool tables, a secret back patio, and fried food.

Cloud City Coffee is an espresso bar in Maple Leaf that serves great coffee drinks and tasty baked goods (get a vegan donut).

Don Lucho's is a Peruvian spot in Maple Leaf that serves great rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, and empanadas.

Himitsu Teriyaki is a casual Japanese counter in Maple Leaf that serves mediocre teriyaki but delicious milkshakes.