With almost a month of rain-free days in Seattle in June, it seems fitting to highlight two of our city’s (and the Pike Place Market’s) best-loved outdoor dining venues, either or both of which may be a little less well known than the venerable (and ever crowded) Pink Door, which looks like this when the weather is nice.

Here’s the view from Place Pigalle’s outdoor deck. It’s located right beneath the famous Pike Place Market neon clock and sign.

I couldn’t resist, so here’s one more!

And here’s the more “hidden” space. . .atop Maximilien-in-the-Market’s (relatively) new outdoor patio that opened for business once the new building for the Pike Market Senior Center and elderly/low-income housing units was constructed.

I love the views of the ferries and container port just beyond. City sounds were much in evidence here, too!