Good day, Yelpies, There's something quietly remarkable about a restaurant that survives not just decades, but generations of changing tastes--and still manages to feel relevant. This establishment, which first opened its doors in Seattle in 1967 before relocating to Sea-Tac in 1976 under the guidance of the original owner's wife, carries with it more than just longevity--it carries legacy. Its name traces back to Lima, Peru, inspired by Las Trece Monedas--a folkloric tale of a humble young man who, armed with only thirteen coins, pledged unwavering love and devotion to win the heart of a wealthy man's daughter. It's a fitting origin story for a restaurant rooted in perseverance, passion, and heartfelt hospitality. Half a century later, those same values echo through every plate and every interaction. The menu delivers consistently satisfying fare, and the service operates with a rhythm that only comes from years of refinement. But perhaps most impressive is the sheer ambition of it all--executing quality food around the clock, 24 hours a day, is no small feat. It's the kind of operational endurance that deserves recognition on its own. Whether you arrive for breakfast at dawn, a late-night dinner, or anything in between, this is a place that meets you where you are--and feeds you well when you get there. Cheers --The Dutchman read more

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Unfortunately, it was extremely underwhelming between my coffee being tempered and not hot and I've been told that it was my fault cause I ordered half-and-half in my coffee! And my food came very underwhelming mainly tempered not hot! I ordered eggs. Benedict seemed like a dish that should come hot.! once again being told by my server that they don't hear their Bernaise sauce so it cooled my food down once again my fault! Undescribable to me to come to a place like this and being told by a server that it's my fault even though all my husband's food and coffee were hot it's a shame I won't be back, wasted my time read more

The hubby and I went to 13 Coins in SeaTac and had a great experience. For starters, our waitress was on top of it from the minute we sat down. I really appreciated her being honest when I asked her opinion about a few things on the menu. I always like when the staff will give a real answer instead of just saying everything is good. We got to sit at the counter, which I think is the best seat in the house. But this time we got even luckier because we got to sit toward the back of the counter where you can see the whole line in the kitchen. I've been to 13 Coins for years and somehow had never sat in those seats before, so I was pretty pumped about that. We started with a couple appetizers and they were both really good. The jalapeño steak bites were my favorite. So flavorful. We also had the fried zucchini, which I normally don't order, but these were done perfectly with a really nice crispy crust. My husband ordered the Wagyu bacon cheeseburger and I went with the Philly steak sandwich. Both were great. We also ordered garlic fries, which I had no idea they even offered. We watched the cook toss them with garlic and grated parmesan and they were so good!!! Side note for anyone who used to love the antipasto plate with the bread and butter. They still offer it, you just have to ask for it now. It used to automatically come out but now it's by request, which honestly makes sense. I'm guessing a lot of people were wasting it, but we definitely didn't waste ours. read more

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I came here with a large group of alumni from my college. They unfortunately couldn't accommodate us since the restaurant was packed that day. Luckily they had a private room we could use at short notice so I really appreciated that. The waiters were great at taking our orders and very friendly. Unfortunately I was a bit let down by the food. I tried a few of the apps, and I think the Brussels sprouts were ok, but I didn't love the crispy shrimp. The fried zucchini sticks were not bad. I also had a glass of Rose wine that was good. Anyways, this place is just outside the airport and has a nice ambiance inside. So if you are in the area and need a bar and some food, it is ok. But I wouldn't go out of my way to eat dinner here. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

1/23/2025 5pm dinner with my cousin ‼FOOD (5* ) no leftovers Our food was delicious and very tasty, we ate them all *Starter on the house, served of a veggie bowl with salami *Egg white veggie omelette, sourdough toast and hash brown * Satay mushroom, and zucchini *Parmesan chicken, chicken, and pasta Dessert: all were delicious Carrot cake Mango sorbet ‼SERVICE 5* Our server was very helpful, and attentive. Everyone was friendly and ‼AMBIANCE Cozy and comfortable Warm and Welcoming Convenient location right across from SeaTac Airport Parking is available right in the front ,but limited time, defending on the time of day. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Counter sitting - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

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We had dinner at this restaurant last night and our waiter was very nice and friendly. I had prawns scampi, which were delicious and cooked perfect, unfortunately, my husband had the ribeye steak and for $62. It wasn't even a half inch thick he ordered it medium rare and it came out medium well...mentioned to waiter but he just said I'll tell the cooks.. plus it didn't come with a salad, or bread or even veggies.. just a small scoop potatoes & gravy.. service wasn't attentive as we had to ask other people for more water.. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Steak dinner - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

We went here with our whole family, and the service was very good! I ordered a hot chocolate which was just Swiss miss in milk- not great. However, the steak and eggs were pretty good and very filling! I also tried the chicken and waffles, which were covered in maple bacon and were solid. We went in February, so it was very cold outside. The restaurant was also pretty cold, so I asked the server to turn up the heat, and she brought a heater to our table. I didn't catch her name but her birthday is in 2 days. Extra points to her. read more

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Neat spot. Dark ambiance inside. We went for breakfast and we had a very large party. It was very cold in the restaurant but the waitress brought out a space heater for us on request. The food was okay. We all got breakfast items and it was overpriced 21 dollars for 2 bacon and some eggs and potatoes but still decent. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

Celebrated two birthdays today at 13 Coins. Clay, our server was wonderful. Walked in hungry and walked out satisfied. We had coconut shrimp, fettuccine with clams, French toast, then chicken fried steak. We were treated to the yummy creme brulee. Love the ambiance, service, and food. Great job 13 Coins and Clay you never disappointed! read more

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I'm glad we made this stop between flights. It's just a quick ride from the airport. The food was yummy and the restaurant was very nice and clean. The service was great. We had some suitcases and large bags and they were nice enough to store it for us while we ate. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

With a long layover at SeaTac, I crossed the street to 13 Coins--supposedly a Seattle institution. The place sits unassuming in a corporate building, but inside you'll find classic old-school booths that gave me hope for something good. I hit happy hour on a slow night, yet somehow service still dragged. I went for what seemed like safe bets: pepper beef and pesto clams. Being in Seattle, I figured the seafood would be a slam dunk. Wrong. The clams were aggressively overcooked--dry, rubbery, and clearly not fresh. The pesto itself had decent flavor and the crostini were fine, but when your star ingredient is that bad, nothing else matters. The pepper beef's creamy sauce tasted good (hard to mess up cream and pepper), but the beef quality was dismal and cut so thick it turned into a chewy workout for my jaw. Here's what really stings: I went back to the airport afterward and found genuinely better food at a terminal restaurant. When SeaTac is outperforming your "classic" Seattle spot, something's gone seriously wrong. 13 Coins might be trading on nostalgia and reputation, but the kitchen isn't backing it up. Save your time and money. There are too many great places in Seattle to waste a meal here.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Pesto clams - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

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A very short walk away from the Seattle airport, 13 Coins has real food at a reasonable price. I placed a take out order when my flight landed and it was ready by the time I walked over. It's around a 5 minute walk from the SeaTac airport light rail station, which is connected to the airport. It's a great option if you have a longer layover and don't mind going through airport security again. The interior was dark and moody and the bar seats looked really comfortable. The spaghetti with meat sauce was flavorful and the sauce was bright and on the acidic side. The bacon avocado turkey sandwich was standard and came with fries and a pickle spear. The avocado was fresh. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

Walking into 13 Coins is like being let into a secret or a club. It feels like a place known only to locals or to those who happen to wander in from the nearby hotels. Situated directly across from the Sea-Tac airport at the bottom level of a sleek business building (a lot of the clientele are no doubt from this building), this is a great find. It's pricey - and it's worth it - which is more than we can say for several other restaurants in the area of the same price bracket. Giant leather backed booths and seats, fantastic dark "private club" type décor, attentive and professional waitstaff - LOUD but amazing chef in the kitchen (they call out to the assistants constantly; it's a vibe (?) - it is noisy for that reason; however, the restaurant itself is completely insulated from the outside. You can view the greenery through the giant windows without actually hearing any traffic or airplanes. Fun part is you can hear them when they call out and start cooking your order :) We ordered the chicken wings starter, then the scallops entree and the steak and eggs (they serve all meals all day and up to around midnight). This is the kind of place I've been looking for since I moved here - a place open late with options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Every item we ordered was perfectly cooked - for instance, my steak was done exactly to my preference (medium). If I was an Italian mafia boss I would eat here every single day. read more

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Seattle, Washington 13 Coins Restaurant The best food option around ! Fresh food product, clean quiet space. All around great quality. Perfect location across from SeaTac Airport. Consistent food quality and service. A great pick for a good meal. read more

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01/18/2026. Came in at around 11:30am. Walked in, both hostesses talking to each other. No acknowledgment. No "welcome in" or "how can we help you". Just stares as I interrupted to say we'd like a table for 2. They said there'd be a 15-20min wait. That was expected and understandable. Prime brunch time. Once seated (11:45am), took about 10 minutes to get water. Not sure if a server called out but the bartender did have to take our orders and other tables. He was awesome, no complaints about him, genuinely. I forgot to get his name but he was super nice and helpful. Food came at 12:24pm. Eggs Benedict and Vegetarian Omelette. It was great. No complaints there. The cooks and the bartender working during brunch time Sunday January 18th, 2026, y'all are amazing. My rating is on the environment and first impression. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Vegetarian Omelette. Eggs Benedict. - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

We came here when a family came over from Las Vegas, it's very close to the airport and it was a good stop for brunch. We like the layout and atmosphere of the restaurant. The service is friendly, food is delicious! The pasta I ordered has a rich sauce that burst with a pleasant garlic and herb flavor. A little pricey but we enjoyed our brunch! read more

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The nostalgia in this place is unprecedented!! It's been here for decades!! Look at my short video scan of the restaurant. It's sleek, COZY ,warm and classy but aged to perfection!! Simply Great food done right. This place isn't gourmet (all though they have their signatures) this is Breakfast at its best! All the classics and then some. The food could be bad for some people but incredible experience just sitting at the counter! I've been eating here for 15 years and have NEVER DISAPPOINTED!! You have to try it You have to sit at the counter You have to eat Breakfast 100% Try the bananas fosters French toast. It'll knock your socks off. !! Also, Why has it been so successful? They have long time employees of 20+ years and this industry very hard to find ..simply awesome. read more

This iconic restaurant sends you back in time the moment you step in. The ambiance is like a lounge you would find the rat pack hanging out in. Large over stuffed counter chairs, ceiling to floor tuck and room booths, with lighting that will smooth the wrinkles on any mature lady. The waiter was a delight , his knowledge of the menu as well as the history of the restaurant was awesome. The steak fries , the fried artichoke sumptuous. The burger cooked to perfection. If ever by the airport in Seattle with time to spare, this a must do! read more

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The good: parking. The margarita was good. The waitress was OK. She did not charge us for the forgotten drink, and gave a dessert peace offering for ID situation. The bad: This place doesn't take vertical ID so they wouldn't serve my 23 yo a drink. We had a pic of her passport, her medical card with her name and birth date, plus the ID, they wouldn't even look. POLICY. The waitress called everyone LOVE. She forgot my youngest's drink. We ordered calamari and I got the lobster mac. Both were TOO salty. The calamari was worse than the Mac. My oldest ordered the Wagyu burger and said it didn't have a lot of flavor. There was a 4 % service fee and of course tax. The default tip on the WHOLE amount was over 25%. Um, no. The restaurant was too dark. They had high booths and high up light. Looked cool, but not very effective for doing things like reading a menu. read more

If you're anywhere near Sea-Tac and want something better than terminal food, this is the move. The airport-side 13 Coins SeaTac is a classic old-school diner experience that feels like a throwback in the best way. The original Seattle location has all the lore -- Sinatra, late-night sessions, and decades of stories -- but the Sea-Tac spot delivers the same spirit with unbeatable convenience. Slide into one of the signature high-back leather booths or sit at the bar and watch the cooks work the line. It's part breakfast, part show. What keeps me coming back is how consistently right they get the basics. Eggs cooked exactly as ordered. Bacon done properly. And the toast -- somehow better than toast has any right to be. Coffee is strong and never empty for long, and the cocktails are surprisingly solid if you're starting (or ending) a travel day. If you've got time before a flight, a layover, or just want a real meal outside airport chaos, 13 Coins is a must-stop. A Seattle institution that still delivers, even at the edge of the runway. read more

My wife and I have eaten there many times over the last 45 years. They are a landmark restaurant in the Seattle area. I just had a change of heart towards them based on a note on the bottom of the menu. It states there is a 4% gratuity to the company on all orders. Specifically states it is not for the waitstaff or cooks. I thought the price of the meal would be determined to include profit to the company. They should raise their price by 4% and not say anything instead of using that note. It just leaves a bad taste in my mouth for their business where I wouldn't have that feeling if that 4% was just in the price of the meal. read more

Came here for breakfast before getting on the flight since it's next to airport. Service was good Portion was good except meat quality was lackluster. I ordered steaks and eggs. Quality of steak was very chewy and grizzly. Other than that service was good. Big restaurant with lots spaces. It's open 24/7 convenient hours and location. read more

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Had an amazing evening in the company of Aubrey and Zander. Taylor is also delightful! The prime rib dip is my personal favorite. Aubrey is from the bay area, athlete first, bartender second. Great food, drinks and service! Iconic location. Great local bar/restaurant if you're traveling through SeaTac read more

Our group mostly sat in the lounge. Kristen was our waitress and was absolutely amazing, kind and helpful. We also had another waitress Dee on a different night that was also very kind. These two woman alone made us want to come back just because of the amazing service. We mostly ordered appetizers and all of it was delicious every night. Drinks also were very good. read more

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13 Coins SeaTac is a wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent, always freshly prepared and delicious. Our server, Tyler, was friendly and prompt. He answered our questions and made a few recommendations when we asked. Sitting at the counter is a great way to enjoy dinner watching the chef and sous chefs prepare the meals. The restaurant itself has private booths and tables which provides a great atmosphere for a more intimate setting if desired. read more

The restaurant was nice. Service is a little slow, it's Friday after all. Our server was busy with other customers. We sat by the counter and were able to watch some of the action. I ordered fettuccine with clams, it was good but it wasn't the usual fettuccine a la vongole that i am used to. Hubby had a good cobb salad. If you are in town try this restaurant. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Fettuccine with clam sauce. - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

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Came here for a lunch date last week, I ordered the impossible burger. I took a big bite, and all of a sudden my nose was burning! Horseradish!! When the waiter noticed the look on my face, I told him I wasn't expecting horseradish. He was surprised because it wasn't supposed to be on there.....apparently the cook smothered that on instead of the mayo. He took it back to the kitchen to have it remade. By the time it was delivered back to me, my lunch date had already completely finished his meal (he felt bad for eating before me, but I didn't want him waiting and having his food get cold). By then the lunch date was pretty much over, so I got a box to take it to-go. When the bill came, there was not a single discount, not one word from the waiter, not even "hey, sorry about that, we comp'd your iced tea"...nothing! Wow. read more

My experience with 13 coins has always been generally positive! I used to frequent the one in Pioneer Square some years ago (often for their brunch menu!) and thought of this place again to spend time with a friend before my flight from Seattle. She has never been before and thought the vibe was "swanky" :P The booths are definitely always comfortable and plenty of space. We split some appetizers (fried ravioli, Brussel sprouts, steak bites) and it was plenty as we spent time catching up over a drink. Our server was pretty cool too and open to us spending time for awhile. read more

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Rib eye steak was amazing as were the two appetizers we consumed. Our service provider was spot on.

Had dinner at 13 coins, it was one of the places we had scoped out before coming to the area. It wasnt as great as anticipated, the location was good and so was the service. It is a bonus that they are open 24/7 especially being near the airport. We saw pilots & flight attendants in the restaurant while we were there. We ordered the Meatball taster & fried artichoke hearts. Both were good, but the meatball taster in my opinion was the best thing we ordered. I ordered the chicken parmigana and my friend ordered the chicken marsala. It wasnt the best thing I've had, my chicken parm had a burnt taste to the breading. My friend enjoyed her meal and finished most of her plate. I finished my pasta and about a quarter of the chicken. The portions were large. The waitress was very attentive and sweet, she had most of the tables in the lounge/bar area to herself and she made sure no table was left unattended. read more

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Is it possible they were just having an off night? Sure. Is it likely that my experience is indicative of a prevalent wave we are experiencing across America? ABSOLUTELY. It's really too bad I have to leave this 1. The food was actually pretty good. But no place charging these prices turning out service like this start to finish should be thriving in today's economy. I didn't catch my server's name, but he was middle aged shorter hair white guy with a bit of a belly. He was pretty attentive to get my order and run my bill up but everything from there was either non-existent or abysmal service all the way to management. Started w their famous French onion soup. It was one of the better ones I've ever had. Then had the Monty cristo which was great too. I've been a server for many years. I know what to look for to see like oh hey he's really busy, he needs time to catch up. But you would think as a server he might have checked on me even one time before it was time for the bill? Well not the case. My water sat empty most of my meal.... I had to ask others a few times. It was So bad and noticeable even the cook eventually walked over and asked me how my food was. I was curious to see if he would push dessert when he finally came back.... And sure enough he did, imagine I declined and he dropped the check. I tried to get his attention to speak to the manager... he never came back. No one really came around the area it was later in the night. I paid, left him the tip he deserved and went to the front to ask the host for the manager. I waited 10 minutes. To no avail was I met with anyone. Color me disappointed. It is a shame that I experienced this level of service from a place commanding over $30 all said and done for a meal. I will never dine in again when I'm in the area.... Maybe Togo and prolly just for the soup. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Monte Cristo with house made Jelly on the side. Sub French Fries - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

Food was good, service was good, but I will always deduct any service charge from the tip!! The fact that they overcharged for happy hour drinks together with the service charge means I'll never be back and prompted me to yelp out read more

4% added service charge no matter what. It states it doesnt go to staff. The restaurant retains it. Absolute scam. Wont be coming back. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - 4% Service Charge. - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

We walked to this restaurant from Skybridge Seattle Hotel for breakfast as we didn't want to eat at our hotel. Our waiter, Tyler, was wonderful and so pleasant he even hugged us when we left. He was just a ray of sunshine and it was a joy talking with him! The Farmers Omelet was chuck full of veggies and diced ham and hash browns were light yet crispy! My friend's Belgian Berry Waffle was huge and very good. She also had a side of bacon. The atmosphere was so unique with high leather booths that provided such privacy and similar high backed bar stools. If I the Sea Tac Airport are you should give this place a try. Open until 1:00am for dinner also. read more

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A stunning place and easily convenient right after picking someone up at SeaTac airport. Stopped by 13 coins and got myself their burger! The bun shape was new to me and I was so excited because it looked good! Until my meat was slightly burnt, bread had no flavor, not a single layer of sauce. No ketchup or mayonnaise. It was so dry, couldn't even finish the food. I would recommend getting another item, the service was great and the waiter was extremely nice! Service was quick and easily seated for walk in. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Cheeseburger 13 Coins - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

This place is awesome for a Christmas in Seattle! Came into town today and no where open we thought but this gem was! Yummy read more

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Too bad there isn't a zero star option. One omelette, one scrambled egg breakfast plate, a regular coffee and coffee with Bailey's cost me $95! And the food was inedible. The bacon was loaded with grease and was a very unnatural color. The eggs were flavorless and dry. The only thing I ate was the toast. For $95!! Never again. read more

No. All sorts of food from pasta primavera to chicken Marsala being prepared litteally without any amazing aromas. It smelled like oil Lots of cutting back on the quality. Watched a cook pull out a large pan of cooked spaghetti. Dubious methods. Cooks looked miserable, not too quality chefs. No flair. Top prices, iffy food. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

We always forget how cozy and enjoyable it is to dine at 13 Coins. It's a local favorite and always a good option. We came in after picking up relatives at the airport. We loved the more intimate setting with the private booths. Our server was friendly and attentive. Hubs and I shared a Joe's Special, after Bloody Mary's which were knock-your-socks-off hearty, and it was a decent portion for the two of us. Our family dined on Bananas Foster and Chicken & Waffles, which were both big hits. You feel almost like you're stepping back in time here, and I love the whole vibe. read more

13 Coins SeaTac - Bananas Foster - Bars Near Me - Seatac, Washington

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Food 10/10, Service 10/10, interior design is so pretty and gives that rich feeling. A little too dark for my liking but other people may like it. Food came out instantly. read more