Trio of Sea Creatures Restaurants Opening in 2025

Renowned Seattle restaurant group, Sea Creatures, is opening three dynamic new restaurant concepts at RailSpur, a micro district in Pioneer Square in early 2025. The restaurants will transform 419 Occidental Ave, paying homage to the building’s lively past as iconic sports bar FX McRory’s, while introducing Sea Creatures’ world-class hospitality and the culinary mastery of James Beard Award-winning chef Renee Erickson.
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Sea Creatures’ new restaurants will add vibrancy to Pioneer Square with an eclectic mix of drinking and dining experiences, including Lowlander Brewery, Un Po Tipsy Pizzeria, and a European restaurant concept with a more sophisticated dinner menu of sustainably-sourced seafood. Led by chef Renee Erickson, Sea Creatures is celebrated for its dedication to culinary excellence, inviting atmospheres, and sustainable sourcing – all of which will be brought to life at RailSpur.

Lowlander Brewery: One-of-a-Kind Tank Bar Experience
Lowlander Brewery is set to redefine the American craft beer experience as one of the pioneers in the emerging trend of tank bars. Among the first tank bars in the U.S., Lowlander Brewery will offer beer afficionados and casual drinkers alike an immersive experience that proudly showcases the brewing process firsthand, then dispenses beer directly from specialized tanks to patrons’ glasses to preserve the utmost freshness, flavor, and integrity. Boasting a spacious interior, the brewery will offer approximately 100 seats, complemented by ample outdoor seating and a curated food menu. Lowlander, which takes its name from its location in the Puget Sound Lowlands, will also pay homage to the building’s past identity as the beloved sports bar, FX McRory’s, by providing a lively atmosphere for sports enthusiasts to watch games on the many TVs or grab a drink before or after attending a game at the Stadium District just blocks away.

Pizza by the Slice at Un Po Tipsy Pizzeria
Un Po Tipsy Pizzeria will greet guests with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked pizza as they walk through RailSpur’s alleyways. This casual eatery will showcase an array of wood-fired pizza slices, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or post-work bite or before heading to a game at one of the nearby stadiums. The fun, yet intimate environment will offer pinball games and will have around 30 seats for dining, plus a standing counter for grab-and-go slices.

European-Inspired Dining in Pioneer Square
Offering an elevated culinary experience within the same space, the final concept will encompass a higher-end, European-inspired restaurant that will enchant diners with its sophisticated ambiance and fare. Open exclusively in the evenings, this refined establishment will include roughly 40 seats, plus a cocktail bar. The menu will draw inspiration from the culinary traditions of the European coasts and will include sustainably sourced seafood delights, such as oysters and clams, that Sea Creatures is known for.

These new Sea Creature additions align with Urban Villages’ commitment to environmentally responsible development and will complement RailSpur’s existing offerings, including 77,000 square feet of modernized workspace; Sonder Suites (26 furnished, short-term rental apartments); activated alleyways that regularly host art and music programming; and Hotel Westland, a boutique lifestyle hotel opening in fall 2024.