The city of Kent, WA is just seven miles from SeaTac International Airport and 19 mi. form downtown Seattle. Kent, Washington is centrally located in the Seattle Metropolitan area halfway between Seattle and Tacoma. It is at the heart of the Green River Valley with beautiful views of Mount Rainier.

To reach Kent, WA take Interstate-5 Exit 149 then travel east for 3.5 miles on WA-516.

A Little History

Originally a major grower of hops and berries, Kent was named after Kent County the English hops growing center. After the hops crops were destroyed by disease in 1895, area farmers turned to dairy and produce. Once known as the “Lettuce Capital of the World” and also where the first can of Carnation Milk was produced, Kent has a rich agricultural history. In 1965 The Boeing company put a plant in Kent helping to boost the manufacturing industry in Kent. Today Kent has a diverse business base including retail stores, corporate offices, warehouse, industrial and manufacturing companies.

For more information visit

The Kent Historical Society & Museum

855 E. Smith St, Kent, WA 98030

(253)854-4330

http://www.kenthistory.com/

Recommended Restaurants

Casual Dining
See listings below	*Bittersweet* 211 1^st Ave S Kent, WA 98032-5955 Phone: 253-854-0707 This upscale lunch spot specializes in homemade bread, soups, desserts and delicious entrees. The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable with local art displayed on its brick walls.
Fine Dining

Northwest Cuisine

Steak & Seafood

Ethnic Cuisine
*Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant* 18230 E. Valley Hwy Ste 116 (in Great Wall Asian Shopping Mall) Kent, WA 98032-1236 Phone: 425-656-0999 www.imperialgardenseafood.com This popular establishment offers authentic fresh Chinese cuisine. Dim sum is served daily. Seafood dishes are a specialty.



Pubs & Micro Breweries

Coffee Houses & Tea Rooms

Desserts & Ice Cream

Breakfast
*Wild Wheat Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant* 202 First Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 Phone: 253-856-8919 This casual yet chic downtown café serves breakfast and lunch dishes such as omelets, blintzes, salads, pasta, delicious sandwiches and fabulous desserts. Their specialty is artisan bread and pastries. .

Listed Restaurants

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Casual Dining

Bittersweet (see recommended casual dining)

Sara’s Coffee Shop – 253-854-1030

212 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

Fine Dining

Northwest Cuisine – upscale cuisine using locally grown foods.

Steak & Seafood

Keg Steakhouse - 253-850-2014 - www.kegsteakhouse.com

25812 104^th Ave S.E., Kent, WA 98030-7608

Ethnic Cuisine

Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant (see Recommended Ethnic Restaurants)

El Charro Mexican Restaurant - 253-854-8428

10218 SE 240^th St., Kent, WA 98031-4894

Paolo’s Italian Restaurant – 253-850-2233 - http://www.paolositalian.com/c.php?p=1

23810 104^th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031

Pleasant Garden (Chinese) – 253-941-2020 - http://www.pleasant-garden.com/

26002 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032

Punjab Sweets Vegetarian Indian Restaurant – 253-859-3236 - Visit the web site

23617 104^th Ave SE C, Kent, WA 98031

Saya Restaurant (Japanese) - 253-395-7987 - http://www.sayarestaurant.com/

8455 S 212^th St., Kent, WA 98031-1950

Spiro’s Greek Island - 253-854-1030

215 1^st Avenue S., Kent, WA

Thai Chili Restaurant – 253-850-5887 - http://www.punjabsweetsonline.com/

120 Washington Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

Delis and Bakeries

Alki Bakery – 253-867-5700 - http://www.alkibakery.com/index.html

20809 72^nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

Chucks Daily Special – 253-395-1515 - http://www.chucksdailyspecial.com/

19625 62^nd Ave S #B102, Kent, WA 98032

Pizza

Jet City Pizza Co – 253-859-8300 - http://www.jetcitypizza.com/

24202 104^th Ave SE #B, Kent, WA 98030

Pizza Hut – 206-878-7200 - http://www.pizzahut.com/

23241 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032

Pubs

Sidetrack Eatery and Pub - 253-852-8311

10700 S.E. 208^th St. Ste 202, Kent, WA 98031

Fast Foods

Burger King – 253-872-7100

22442 84^th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

Coffeehouses, Espresso, and Tea Houses

Forza Coffee Company – 253-395-2565 - http://www.forzacoffeecompany.com/

20038 68^th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

Starbuck – 206-870-9311

23325 Pacific Hwy S, Kent, WA 98032

Xiu Xian Tea – 253-859-9445 - http://www.xiuxiantea.com/

308 Washington Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

Ice Cream & Desserts

Baskin Robbins – 253-813-5536

108 Washington Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

Breakfast

Wild Wheat Bakery, Café and Restaurant (see recommended breakfast)

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