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The best restaurants in Seattle

The restaurants thousands of diners rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Restaurants with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Local Tide4.8· 1.4kSeafood · Fremont

    1. Local Tide

    Casual seafood spot with fresh Pacific Northwest catches, oysters, and craft drinks.
  2. Pike Place Chowder4.6· 7.7kSeafood · Central Business District

    2. Pike Place Chowder

    Lively market chowder spot serving award-winning chowders and seafood rolls.
  3. The Pink Door4.6· 6.8kItalian · Central Business District

    3. The Pink Door

    Cozy Italian dining with live performances, house-made pasta and notable wine list.
  4. Taurus Ox4.7· 723Restaurant · Capitol Hill

    4. Taurus Ox

    Casual Laotian spot with bold grilled dishes, sticky rice, and inventive cocktails.
  5. Metropolitan Grill4.6· 3.9kRestaurant · West Edge

    5. Metropolitan Grill

    Upscale historic steakhouse with aged steaks, seafood, refined cocktails, polished service.
  6. SWeL Restaurant4.7· 672Restaurant · Fremont

    6. SWeL Restaurant

    Cozy neighborhood spot for wood-fired pizzas, craft beer, and seasonal plates.
  7. DeLaurenti Food & Wine4.7· 653Restaurant · Central Business District

    7. DeLaurenti Food & Wine

    Authentic Italian deli and gourmet market with curated wines and picnic provisions.
  8. Canlis4.6· 2.7kRestaurant · Westlake

    8. Canlis

    Refined Pacific Northwest tasting menus, impeccable service, dramatic city and lake views.
  9. Beecher's Handmade Cheese4.6· 2.5kRestaurant · Central Business District

    9. Beecher's Handmade Cheese

    Lively Pike Place cheese shop offering house-made cheeses, grilled sandwiches, and tastings.
  10. The Capital Grille4.6· 2.1kFine dining · Central Business District

    10. The Capital Grille

    Upscale chophouse serving dry-aged steaks, seafood and an extensive wine list.
  11. Tilikum Place Cafe4.6· 1.9kRestaurant · Uptown

    11. Tilikum Place Cafe

    Cozy spot for Dutch babies, coffee, and intimate European-style dining.
  12. Some Random Bar4.6· 1.8kRestaurant · Uptown

    12. Some Random Bar

    Cozy gastropub with craft cocktails, wood-grilled fare, and a lively vibe
  13. Seattle Pinball Museum4.6· 1.2kRestaurant · Chinatown

    13. Seattle Pinball Museum

    Lively hands-on pinball museum with unlimited plays, rotating machines, snacks, and groups welcome.
  14. Archipelago4.8· 235Restaurant · Hillman City

    14. Archipelago

    Intimate Pacific Northwest tasting menu with meticulous plating and a focused wine list.
  15. Atoma4.7· 328Restaurant · Wallingford

    15. Atoma

    Cozy neighborhood spot for seasonal small plates, cocktails, and excellent coffee.
  16. 84 Yesler4.7· 325New American · West Edge

    16. 84 Yesler

    Seasonal Pacific Northwest plates and inventive cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting.
  17. wa'z Seattle4.7· 321Kaiseki · Uptown

    17. wa'z Seattle

    Intimate Kyoto kaiseki with seasonal multi-course tasting menus and refined service.
  18. Single Shot4.6· 599New American · Cascade

    18. Single Shot

    Inventive New American small plates and craft cocktails in a cozy, trendy spot.

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