The best restaurants in Kent
144 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Mori Sushi & Grill by Aji
RestaurantsSushi restaurant in The Landing offering small plates and beer in a casual atmosphere.
Mori Sushi & Grill by Aji
RestaurantsFogón Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsVibrant, informal, family-owned Mexican cantina with homemade corn tortillas & tequila cocktails.
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsTaneda
RestaurantsPocket-sized space for artful kaiseki-style plates, sushi & omakase dinners in modern surrounds.
Taneda
RestaurantsPicanteria el Cevichito
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with vibrant decor specializing in shrimp-based plates, ceviche, and micheladas.
Picanteria el Cevichito
RestaurantsLa Chingona Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring Mexican staples, including breakfast options, beer, and cocktails.
La Chingona Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsPiacere Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsHousemade lasagna, pizza & other Italian dishes served in a cozy atmosphere with a full bar.
Piacere Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsSugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsUpscale sushi bar featuring hand rolls and sushi sets alongside sake cocktails.
Sugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsPop's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned pizzeria and eatery serving classic pies and other comfort foods, plus gluten-free options.
Pop's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsFonda La Catrina
RestaurantsModern Mexican restaurant & bar with an industrial-chic vibe in a funky storefront setting.
Fonda La Catrina
RestaurantsTrapper's Sushi
RestaurantsLocal Japanese chain featuring cooked dishes, specialty rolls & an all-you-can-eat sushi deal.
Trapper's Sushi
RestaurantsMoontree Sushi And Tapas
RestaurantsRomantic, cozy waterfront restaurant with wine, sake & Japanese-fusion small plates.
Moontree Sushi And Tapas
RestaurantsTacos El Hass
RestaurantsUnassuming eatery, with a cozy vibe, known for tacos and other Mexican eats.
Tacos El Hass
RestaurantsCasa Durango
RestaurantsEnchiladas, burritos, and other Mexican classics are served at this casual eatery that also offers a kids' menu and a playground.
Casa Durango
RestaurantsBurien Pizzeria
RestaurantsWood-fired pizza spot known for its homemade pastas, craft cocktails and Italian wine list.
Burien Pizzeria
RestaurantsSushi Kaunta
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring a large variety of dishes, alongside high-end sushi options such as dragon rolls.
Sushi Kaunta
RestaurantsSushi Maki
RestaurantsCozy, family-owned sushi bar in a strip mall with custom rolls, plus beer & wine, in laid-back digs.
Sushi Maki
RestaurantsSUSHI AVE Queen Anne
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving sushi rolls, sashimi and teriyaki.
SUSHI AVE Queen Anne
RestaurantsIl Nido
RestaurantsBustling Italian restaurant in a century-old log cabin featuring seasonal handmade pastas & wine.
Il Nido
RestaurantsAndalucilla Restaurant & Lunch Box Catering
RestaurantsCasual and cute space offering fresh salads, smoothies, box/catering lunches and breakfasts.
Andalucilla Restaurant & Lunch Box Catering
RestaurantsLa Fontana Siciliana
RestaurantsHomestyle Sicilian fare served in a cozy space with brick walls, dark woods & a courtyard fountain.
La Fontana Siciliana
RestaurantsIl Terrazzo Carmine
RestaurantsUpscale institution for Italian fine dining with an extensive wine list in an airy & refined space.
Il Terrazzo Carmine
RestaurantsStevie's Famous Burien
RestaurantsSmall spot, serving New York-style pizzas (whole or by the slice) made with sourdough crust and locally sourced ingredients.
Stevie's Famous Burien
RestaurantsThe Masonry
RestaurantsPizzeria selling charred-crust, wood-oven pies & beer, wine & cider in industrial-style surrounds.
The Masonry
RestaurantsNori Sushi
RestaurantsEasygoing operation dishing up sushi & sashimi, plus noodle soup & other Japanese standards.
Nori Sushi
Restaurantsvia Marina Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cafe
RestaurantsChill Italian spot with a retro vibe for wood-fired Neapolitan pies, cocktails & local microbrews.
via Marina Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cafe
RestaurantsEl Camino
RestaurantsColorful & lively eatery with creative takes on Mexican regional dishes, washed down by margaritas.
El Camino
RestaurantsLa Costa
RestaurantsEasygoing, strip-mall spot serving traditional Mexican fare in a beach-themed dining room.
La Costa
RestaurantsAssaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsRefined, but informal trattoria serves high-end Italian fare amid Renaissance-style murals.
Assaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsMandarin Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Hunan, Sichwan, Mandarin & Cantonese classics plus house specialties.
Mandarin Kitchen
RestaurantsPizza By Ruffin
RestaurantsCasual eatery (located inside the Fairview Market Hall) serving creative pizzas plus slices and vegetarian options.
Pizza By Ruffin
RestaurantsCapitale Pizzeria
RestaurantsPizzeria featuring thin-crust versions of traditional Italian pies with unique toppings, plus vegan options.
Capitale Pizzeria
RestaurantsAkasaka Restaurant .
RestaurantsLongtime choice for sushi plus Japanese & Korean entrees, served in a large, traditional space.
Akasaka Restaurant .
RestaurantsLupo
RestaurantsCozy, antique-decorated Italian eatery serving pasta dishes, antipasto & Neapolitan-style pizza.
Lupo
RestaurantsSal Y Limón
RestaurantsA bright, two-story cantina serving handmade tortillas, menudo & inventive tequila-based cocktails.
Sal Y Limón
RestaurantsTrapper's Sushi Co.
RestaurantsLocal Japanese chain featuring cooked dishes, specialty rolls & an all-you-can-eat sushi deal.
Trapper's Sushi Co.
RestaurantsVerrazano's
RestaurantsEatery offering NYC-style pizza & Italian dishes in a charming space with views of Puget Sound.
Verrazano's
RestaurantsNami Sushi
RestaurantsRelaxed Japanese restaurant (sushi focus, also offering takeout) for traditional rolls and sashimi, plus some Korean dishes.
Nami Sushi
RestaurantsGrain House
RestaurantsSushi, noodle-based soups and salad rolls in a casual eatery with table service.
Grain House
RestaurantsEl Quetzal
RestaurantsMexican eatery done up in vibrant colors & funky wall accents serving tacos, tortas & huaraches.
El Quetzal
RestaurantsAthens Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsInformal eatery offering classic Italian grinders & pasta, plus made-to-order Greek pizzas.
Athens Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsAngelo's of Burien
RestaurantsCirca-1950s Italian restaurant serving red-sauce classics in an old-world setting.
Angelo's of Burien
RestaurantsAthens Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsLong-standing Greek eatery with basic booth seating serving pizzas, pastas & Mediterranean dishes.
Athens Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsCasco Antiguo
RestaurantsBrick-walled space for Mexican classics prepared by hand, plus margaritas on tap.
Casco Antiguo
RestaurantsAltura
RestaurantsElevated seasonal Italian cuisine with handmade pastas, tasting menus & wine pairing in a cozy room.
Altura
RestaurantsDaVine Whiskey & Wine
RestaurantsPopular wine bar with salads and sandwiches and cheese boards, plus cozy decor and a heated patio.
DaVine Whiskey & Wine
RestaurantsBBQ Pete's
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint slinging wood-pit BBQ & free ice cream, with picnic tables & a patio.
BBQ Pete's
RestaurantsThe Pancake Chef
RestaurantsArea fixture serving flapjacks, breakfast & lunch since 1953 in vintage diner environs.
The Pancake Chef
RestaurantsSofra Turkish Grill
RestaurantsCasual Turkish eatery dishes, such as kebabs, gyros and pides served in a cozy, stylish environment, featuring a prayer room.
Sofra Turkish Grill
RestaurantsHibachi Buffet
RestaurantsStandard spot offering all-you-can-eat & a la carte Asian dishes such as sushi & lo mein.
Hibachi Buffet
RestaurantsRedwing Cafe
RestaurantsSnug, busy cafe offering vegetarian fare like breakfast plates & sandwiches, plus espresso drinks.
Redwing Cafe
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsClove Indian Cuisine
RestaurantsNew Indian restaurant headed by world-famous chef Manjit Singh Gill, offering a modern take on classic cuisine.
Clove Indian Cuisine
RestaurantsLa Rioja Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsFriendly restaurant for authentic Mexican dishes like tacos and burritos.
La Rioja Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsPizzeria Pulcinella
RestaurantsPizzeria serving wood-fired Neapolitan pies & other Italian fare in a vintage building.
Pizzeria Pulcinella
RestaurantsTriumph Valley
RestaurantsCasual Chinese restaurant offering dim sum, hot pot, and other traditional fare, as well as beer, wine, and cocktails.
Triumph Valley
RestaurantsDick's Drive-In
RestaurantsPart of an old-school chain of fast-food spots offering burgers, fries & hand-dipped shakes.
Dick's Drive-In
RestaurantsDick's Drive-In
RestaurantsPart of an old-school chain of fast-food spots offering burgers, fries & hand-dipped shakes.
Dick's Drive-In
RestaurantsCamp West
RestaurantsWhen a burger mood hits, Camp West delivers with a double-patty Smash Burger, a crunchy chicken sammie that actually crunches, and…
Camp West
RestaurantsAsadero Ballard
RestaurantsAsadero Ballard isn't your usual steak spot... they fire everything over mesquite in a Spanish-made Josper charcoal oven, so those cuts…
Asadero Ballard
RestaurantsCheese Room Seattle
RestaurantsCheese Room Seattle leans all-in on Italian-inspired comfort, putting world class cheeses at the heart of every dish. Slide in this week…
Cheese Room Seattle
RestaurantsLady Jaye
RestaurantsRustic-chic spot for smoked meats, sides & cocktails plus a large outdoor fire pit.
Lady Jaye
RestaurantsNumero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant preparing generous wraps & pizzas, plus classic baklava desserts.
Numero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsVon's 1000Spirits
RestaurantsCasual dining on burgers, pizza & bar food in a tavern space showcasing a massive booze selection.
Von's 1000Spirits
RestaurantsKizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Northgate)
RestaurantsHip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Northgate)
RestaurantsSpinasse
RestaurantsBustling, high-end Northern Italian restaurant in a cozy, rustic space with an open kitchen.
Spinasse
RestaurantsPizzeria La Rocca
RestaurantsTraditional, casual Italian spot serving up pizzas, pasta, salads and desserts.
Pizzeria La Rocca
RestaurantsSlim's Last Chance
RestaurantsCasual Texas-style bar with a patio & outdoor stage offering burgers, chili & live music.
Slim's Last Chance
RestaurantsHole In the Wall BBQ
RestaurantsLunch-centric BBQ joint serves up sandwiches, chili, ribs & sides in a tucked-away, no-frills space.
Hole In the Wall BBQ
RestaurantsJaponessa Sushi Cocina
RestaurantsFusion spot dishes out sushi rolls with Latin-influences, such as cilantro & mango, plus happy hour.
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
RestaurantsAlki Pho & Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering traditional Vietnamese dishes and desserts from pho to vermicelli bowls.
Alki Pho & Bar
RestaurantsToulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
RestaurantsHip Cajun-Creole spot with a cozy, New Orleans–influenced dining room and optional fixed-price menus.
Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
RestaurantsOsteria la Spiga
RestaurantsNorthern Italian fare including homemade pastas in an industrial-chic space with a large patio.
Osteria la Spiga
RestaurantsSan Fermo
RestaurantsItalian dishes & homemade pastas in a charming historical building with a cozy bar & patio
San Fermo
RestaurantsDriftwood
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offering creative Pacific Northwest fare, plus cocktails.
Driftwood
RestaurantsSerious Pie Downtown
RestaurantsCozy restaurant with wood-fired, thin-crust gourmet pizzas, wine, and beer served at communal tables.
Serious Pie Downtown
RestaurantsBacco Cafe
RestaurantsBreakfast & lunch spot serving local produce & organic eggs, with a wine bar, at Pike Place Market.
Bacco Cafe
RestaurantsBelltown Pizza
RestaurantsLively NY-style pizzeria plies thin-crust pies in a saloonlike setting that stays open late.
Belltown Pizza
RestaurantsCantinetta
RestaurantsChic Tuscan restaurant serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
Cantinetta
RestaurantsFlintCreek Cattle Co
RestaurantsLofty, stylish New American kitchen emphasizing sustainably raised beef, plus game & cocktails.
FlintCreek Cattle Co
RestaurantsThe Butcher's Table
RestaurantsSleek steakhouse and takeaway butcher counter, offering classic preparations and prime Wagyu cuts.
The Butcher's Table
RestaurantsWing Dome
RestaurantsChicken wings with choice of spice & dressing, plus salads, burgers, sandwiches & beer.
Wing Dome
RestaurantsMetropolitan Grill
RestaurantsClassic, upscale steakhouse decorated in wood, brass, and velvet with a 60-ft. marble bar.
Metropolitan Grill
RestaurantsJack's BBQ - South Lake Union (SLU)
RestaurantsA no-frills joint serving up Texas-style slow-roasted bbq meats & sides alongside smoked cocktails.
Jack's BBQ - South Lake Union (SLU)
RestaurantsSaigon Drip Cafe
RestaurantsVietnamese restaurant known for its banh mi served in an easygoing setting with coffee and cocktails.
Saigon Drip Cafe
RestaurantsDin Tai Fung
RestaurantsCasual, spacious dumpling house for lunch and dinner with Taiwanese options, cocktails, beer and wine.
Din Tai Fung
RestaurantsMomiji Capitol Hill
RestaurantsStylish Japanese restaurant for sushi & upscale cocktails in a serene space with a Kyoto courtyard.
Momiji Capitol Hill
RestaurantsBa Bar Capitol Hill
RestaurantsUpscale Vietnamese fare and innovative cocktails served until late in a stylish, industrial setting.
Ba Bar Capitol Hill
RestaurantsSecret Burger Kitchen Seattle Smash Burgers
RestaurantsFamily-owned restaurant for smash-style burgers and chicken sandwiches. Hot-honey wings and shakes round out the menu.
Secret Burger Kitchen Seattle Smash Burgers
RestaurantsSushi Suzuki
RestaurantsAuthentic omakase sushi restaurant featuring seasonal fish and sake flights, plus an intimate vibe.
Sushi Suzuki
RestaurantsGeraldine's Counter Restaurant
RestaurantsBustling all-day American diner known for serving hearty comfort food in a comfortable setting.
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
RestaurantsViolet
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant featuring creative seafood and meat mains and cocktails, plus a robust wine list and tasting menus.
Violet
Restaurants8oz Burger
RestaurantsUpscale burger joint offering all-natural burgers & craft cocktails amid cowboy-themed decor.
8oz Burger
RestaurantsLOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave
RestaurantsModern, light-filled space serving elevated casual American fare & changing craft brews.
LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave
RestaurantsUmi Sake House
RestaurantsSleek spot for inventive sushi rolls, izakaya-style snacks, and sake served late-night.
Umi Sake House
RestaurantsTerra Plata
RestaurantsWindow-lined & stylish eatery features a menu of locally sourced dishes & a rooftop patio.
Terra Plata
RestaurantsFogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsMiss Pho
RestaurantsClean eatery serving pho noodles with beef or tofu alongside crispy chicken wings.
Miss Pho
RestaurantsField to Table
RestaurantsPop-up dinner series offering a changing lineup of sophisticated 4-course meals on Lumen Field.
Field to Table
RestaurantsBright, relaxed cafe serving health-conscious, handmade pastas topped with seasonal sauces.
Jack's BBQ & Steakhouse - Seattle
RestaurantsAn eclectic setting complete with mismatched chairs & a lunchtime buffet serves up traditional BBQ.
Jack's BBQ & Steakhouse - Seattle
RestaurantsBellwether BBQ&Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring all-you-can-eat barbecue, cold bars and hot dishes.
Bellwether BBQ&Grill
RestaurantsThe Monkey Bridge
RestaurantsSmall spot with fountain serving pho, banh mi & other Vietnamese favorites amid native decor.
The Monkey Bridge
RestaurantsPho Viet Anh
RestaurantsSmall cafe serving Vietnamese noodles, soups & other fare under colorful fabrics & paper lanterns.
Pho Viet Anh
RestaurantsWillmott's Ghost
RestaurantsA menu specializing in Roman cuisine & pizza in a modern setting with natural light & pastel decor.
Willmott's Ghost
RestaurantsDue' Cucina Italian Restaurant - Roosevelt
RestaurantsVibrant eatery (part of a chain) with a counter featuring pasta, pizzas, small plates & wine.
Due' Cucina Italian Restaurant - Roosevelt
RestaurantsJeffry's
RestaurantsSustainable cuts from a local farm headline a classy, contemporary steakhouse from Renee Erickson.
Jeffry's
RestaurantsIL Bistro
RestaurantsLong-running subterranean Italian trattoria with a late-night menu & an intimate, candlelit setting.
IL Bistro
RestaurantsThe Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar By Can Can
RestaurantsPlayful, Paris-inspired bistro with cabaret decor, cocktails & a patio with Puget Sound views.
The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar By Can Can
RestaurantsVindicktive Bar and Wings
RestaurantsSmall, crispy, non-GMO wings are the main draw at this casual restaurant with beer and cocktails.
Vindicktive Bar and Wings
RestaurantsJack's BBQ & Steakhouse - Algona
RestaurantsTraditional dry-rubbed barbecue, smoked meat dishes (think brisket sandwich, pulled pork, brisket, ribs, prime rib), alongside Southern…
Jack's BBQ & Steakhouse - Algona
RestaurantsHattie's Hat Restaurant
RestaurantsThis longtime local cafe offers 3 meals a day plus drinks & live events in funky down-home digs.
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming restaurant specializing in classic sushi, plus noodle & seafood dishes.
Fremont Bowl
RestaurantsCasual, counter-serve locale specializing in donburi bowls with poke or chirashi & snacks.
Fremont Bowl
RestaurantsSushi Kashiba
RestaurantsShiro Kashiba’s hot spot showcasing high-end sushi & omakase in a chic room with water views.
Sushi Kashiba
RestaurantsAlibi Room
RestaurantsHip market hideaway & bar has a menu of mostly thin-crust pizzas with classic & creative toppings.
Alibi Room
RestaurantsSimple Italian eatery that's known for fresh, handmade pasta and scratch-made sauces.
The Harvest Vine
RestaurantsBustling Basque eatery serving small plates & Spanish wine in intimate accommodations.
The Harvest Vine
RestaurantsWater's Table-Renton Restaurant
RestaurantsLakefront hotel restaurant with upscale, locally sourced Northwest cuisine, cocktails & a patio.
Water's Table-Renton Restaurant
RestaurantsHarvest Beat
RestaurantsEco-friendly destination offering intricate garden-to-table vegan dishes in set-price dinners.
Harvest Beat
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