The best restaurants in Mt. Vernon
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Friendship BBQ 友情客串 西雅图
RestaurantsWhen you want real-deal skewers and comforting Chinese favorites without fuss, Friendship BBQ 友情客串 西雅图 delivers. Think carefully grilled…
Friendship BBQ 友情客串 西雅图
RestaurantsA1 Hop Shop 144th
RestaurantsWomen-owned and proudly eclectic, A1 Hop Shop 144th mixes bottle shop energy with a bar area, pouring pints and filling growlers, plus…
A1 Hop Shop 144th
RestaurantsSerrano's Food Truck
RestaurantsWhether you call it lunch, second lunch, or that 4 p.m. hunger that sneaks up on you, Serrano's Food Truck turns out fresh Mexican staples…
Serrano's Food Truck
RestaurantsLas Margaritas
RestaurantsClassic Mexican fare such as enchiladas & burritos plus flavored margaritas in a lively atmosphere.
Las Margaritas
RestaurantsStrip-mall eatery where diners cook their own Korean BBQ using a small charcoal grill at the table.
Ichi Roll Wok & Teriyaki
RestaurantsFamily-owned and operated, Ichi Roll Wok & Teriyaki sticks to the good stuff, with made-to-order sushi rolls and classic teriyaki that hits…
Ichi Roll Wok & Teriyaki
Restaurants온미 ONMI Korean Cuisine & BBQ
Restaurants온미 Onmi Korean Cuisine & BBQ](https://onmiseattle.com/) leans into what the name promises, warmth and taste, with Chef Seunghoon Lee…
온미 ONMI Korean Cuisine & BBQ
RestaurantsKiriba Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsQuaint Japanese restaurant with a cheery vibe offering artfully presented sushi, sashimi & nigiri.
Kiriba Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsEl Camion
RestaurantsEl Camion keeps it simple... Comida Auténtica Mexicana from bright, salsa-happy trucks, with online ordering when weeknights get chaotic.…
El Camion
RestaurantsPagliacci Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back pizzeria offering thin-crust pies, beer & wine, for in-store, take-out or delivery.
Pagliacci Pizza
RestaurantsAliberto's Mexican Food
RestaurantsWhether you're powering through a busy week or just craving something big and satisfying, Aliberto's Mexican Food turns out fresh,…
Aliberto's Mexican Food
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsFogón Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsFogón Cocina Mexicana is all about hand-pressed corn tortillas, family recipes, and a lively cantina vibe that turns an ordinary Tuesday…
Fogón Cocina Mexicana
RestaurantsTaneda
RestaurantsPocket-sized space for artful kaiseki-style plates, sushi & omakase dinners in modern surrounds.
Taneda
RestaurantsLa Chingona Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring Mexican staples, including breakfast options, beer, and cocktails.
La Chingona Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsSugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsSugo Hand Roll Bar is Seattle’s first hand roll bar, an upscale sushi spot focused on hand rolls and sushi sets alongside sake cocktails.…
Sugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsMoontree Sushi And Tapas
RestaurantsRomantic, cozy waterfront restaurant with wine, sake & Japanese-fusion small plates.
Moontree Sushi And Tapas
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
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
RestaurantsThe Masonry
RestaurantsPizzeria selling charred-crust, wood-oven pies & beer, wine & cider in industrial-style surrounds.
The Masonry
RestaurantsEl Camino
RestaurantsEl Camino has been serving scratch-made Mexican dishes for 30 years, with recipes rooted in Chef Arturo Perez’s family and nods from Mexico…
El Camino
RestaurantsAssaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsAssaggio Ristorante channels Chef Mauro Golmarvi’s Central Italian roots into daily-made pasta, soulful house-crafted fish stocks, and…
Assaggio Ristorante
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
RestaurantsLupo
RestaurantsLupo makes naturally leavened, Neapolitan-inspired pies from a sourdough starter they feed twice daily, and they can bring a mobile…
Lupo
RestaurantsSal Y Limón
RestaurantsA bright, two-story cantina serving handmade tortillas, menudo & inventive tequila-based cocktails.
Sal Y Limón
RestaurantsGrain House
RestaurantsSushi, noodle-based soups and salad rolls in a casual eatery with table service.
Grain House
RestaurantsEl Quetzal
RestaurantsEl Quetzal is a family-run Beacon Hill staple serving homemade Mexican favorites like Juan’s marinated pescado tacos, enchiladas verdes,…
El Quetzal
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
RestaurantsSushi Taiyo
RestaurantsSushi Taiyo leans into Japanese tradition with meticulous fish prep, balanced flavors, and a calm, welcoming vibe that feels right for a…
Sushi Taiyo
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
RestaurantsSanta Gula Mexican Food
RestaurantsSkip the same old taco routine and let Santa Gula Mexican Food, a family-owned spot, bring Nayarit to Mount Vernon with birria that hums,…
Santa Gula Mexican Food
RestaurantsLady Jaye
RestaurantsWest Seattle’s Lady Jaye leans hard into wood-smoked flavor, wagyu smash burgers, and proper cocktails that actually taste like someone…
Lady Jaye
RestaurantsNumero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsNumero Uno Pizza keeps it low key with generous wraps and pies, then sneaks in classic baklava for dessert. It’s a laid-back go-to when you…
Numero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsBig Scoop
RestaurantsCraving a simple win this week? Big Scoop is a locally owned retro ice cream parlor and diner serving Cascade Glacier scoops in 39 flavors,…
Big Scoop
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)
RestaurantsWhen the weather begs for a steaming bowl, Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Northgate) delivers Tokyo-style comfort with a broth built by roasting…
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Northgate)
RestaurantsDari Delite
RestaurantsWhether it's a burger that actually tastes like a burger, crispy crinkle-cut fries, or a thick shake to seal the deal, Dari Delite serves…
Dari Delite
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
RestaurantsThe Skagit Table
RestaurantsWhen you don't feel like cooking but still want something real, The Skagit Table has rotating, scratch-made salads, soups, sandwiches, and…
The Skagit Table
RestaurantsTacos Tecalittlan #3
RestaurantsWhether it's a quick taco run or a full burrito mission, Tacos Tecalitlan keeps it simple and seriously tasty with tacos, big burritos, and…
Tacos Tecalittlan #3
RestaurantsSTELLA.
RestaurantsStella. at Hotel Sorrento leans into coastal Italian cooking with Pacific Northwest ingredients, plus a speakeasy-style bar and proper…
STELLA.
RestaurantsSakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCraving dinner with a side of spectacle this week? Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar brings teppanyaki theatrics like onion…
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
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
RestaurantsThe Rex Bistro & Dessert Bar
RestaurantsThe Rex Bistro & Dessert Bar nails the casual hang with juicy burgers, stacked sandwiches, and desserts that make you forget you said no…
The Rex Bistro & Dessert Bar
RestaurantsAlki Pho & Bar
RestaurantsWhen the marine layer creeps in, Alki Pho & Bar serves soul-hugging Vietnamese pho built on beef bones simmered 12 hours, plus a rotating…
Alki Pho & Bar
RestaurantsToulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
RestaurantsSeattle’s Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge brings French Quarter swagger to Lower Queen Anne with an expansive, craftsmanship-forward menu,…
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
RestaurantsSan Fermo does regional Italian the PNW way, family owned since 2016 and cooking with ingredients from local farms, fisheries, and even…
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
RestaurantsBest Teriyaki
RestaurantsWhen the teriyaki craving hits, Best Teriyaki delivers juicy chicken with that charred edge and a sauce you’ll want on everything. Round it…
Best Teriyaki
RestaurantsMade in House
RestaurantsMade in House is a cheerful Korean spot in Seattle serving satisfying plates and takeout with zero fuss. Add it to your across-the-water…
Made in House
RestaurantsBelltown Pizza
RestaurantsNY style with NW soul since 1998, Belltown Pizza keeps it simple and seriously tasty with handcrafted pies, fresh salads, and hearty…
Belltown Pizza
RestaurantsLa Catrina Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsCraving a local flavor win, La Catrina Tacos & Tequila brings Mount Vernon authentic tacos, burritos, and traditional Mexican meals, all…
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsCantinetta
RestaurantsChic Tuscan restaurant serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
Cantinetta
RestaurantsMartini Brunch
RestaurantsMartini Brunch brings an Adults Only Party Brunch energy with scratch-made plates, glittery mimosas, and the cutest cocktails, all built on…
Martini Brunch
RestaurantsSushi%AYCE
RestaurantsKeep Sushi%AYCE on your weeknight rotation when the wasabi hits and you want straightforward, tasty sushi without the scene, perfect for a…
Sushi%AYCE
RestaurantsFlintCreek Cattle Co
RestaurantsFlintCreek Cattle Co serves sustainably sourced, pastured and grass fed beef with no added hormones or antibiotics, plus game cooked with…
FlintCreek Cattle Co
RestaurantsThe Butcher's Table
RestaurantsWhen steak night needs to mean it, The Butcher's Table does Mishima Reserve American Wagyu right, from classic cuts in the dining room to a…
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)
RestaurantsAntojos Locos
RestaurantsAntojos Locos is a home-style Mexican food truck specializing in antojos from Guadalajara, serving tacos plus sweet treats like raspados…
Antojos Locos
RestaurantsSaigon Drip Cafe
RestaurantsVietnamese restaurant known for its banh mi served in an easygoing setting with coffee and cocktails.
Saigon Drip Cafe
RestaurantsMomiji Capitol Hill
RestaurantsStylish Japanese restaurant for sushi & upscale cocktails in a serene space with a Kyoto courtyard.
Momiji Capitol Hill
RestaurantsShawn O'Donnell's at the Farmhouse
RestaurantsCraving comfort food and a side of fiddles? Shawn O'Donnell's at the Farmhouse brings hearty American classics with Irish pub soul, weekly…
Shawn O'Donnell's at the Farmhouse
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
RestaurantsRiverside Cafe
RestaurantsRiverside Cafe serves mouthwatering dishes, cold beers, and a genuinely happy vibe from a family restaurant and lounge that's been part of…
Riverside Cafe
RestaurantsSushi Suzuki
RestaurantsSushi Suzuki is a chef’s counter experience in Madison Park where Chef Yasutaka Suzuki channels classic Edomae technique into a seasonal…
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
RestaurantsWhen you want a grown-up dinner that still feels like an adventure, Violet delivers with Chef William Belickis’ American Omakase, blending…
Violet
Restaurants8oz Burger
RestaurantsWhen the burger craving hits, 8oz Burger brings Seattle-level flavor with hand-pattied beef, 14+ house-made sauces, and 20+ fresh toppings,…
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
RestaurantsIl Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsIl Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant does the homemade pasta thing right, with fresh local ingredients and recipes that taste like they…
Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsTerra Plata
RestaurantsTerra Plata leans into seasonal, locally sourced cooking from organic, sustainable growers, with a menu designed to share that actually…
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
RestaurantsMiss Pho keeps it classic with authentic, slow-cooked Vietnamese broth that tastes like someone’s grandma has been watching the pot all…
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.
Tacos Tecalitlan
RestaurantsTacos Tecalitlan keeps it real with tacos, mulitas, and gorditas stacked with birria, suadero, lengua, or shrimp, plus craveable carne…
Tacos Tecalitlan
RestaurantsJack'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
RestaurantsPoke Oasis
RestaurantsCraving something fresh that isn’t another sad salad? Poke Oasis lets you build your own poke or noodle bowl with sushi-roll vibes, so you…
Poke Oasis
RestaurantsThe Monkey Bridge
RestaurantsWhether you’re in Seattle anyway, The Monkey Bridge turns out deeply savory pho and toasted banh mi, with chef specials rooted in recipes…
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
RestaurantsWillmott's Ghost leans into Rome with crisp, Roman-style pizzas, antipasti, and spritz-friendly bites in a light-soaked, pastel space that…
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
RestaurantsBurgermaster
RestaurantsBurgermaster is the local standby to hit this week for juicy, grass-fed and grass-finished burgers delivered to your car by real-deal…
Burgermaster
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
RestaurantsHattie's Hat Restaurant
RestaurantsHattie's Hat Restaurant is that comfy, slightly quirky spot for big plates and bigger smiles, with weekend brunch that actually delivers.…
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
RestaurantsOutsider BBQ & Beer Garden
RestaurantsOutsider BBQ & Beer Garden is the move when your backyard grill just won't cut it. Slow-cooked barbecue, a cold pint, and a relaxed beer…
Outsider BBQ & Beer Garden
RestaurantsFremont nights calling? Kamakura Japanese Cuisine and Sushi keeps it simple and solid with clean-cut nigiri, comforting rolls, and a full…
Fremont Bowl
RestaurantsCraving something warm, fresh, and not your leftovers again? Fremont Bowl does homestyle Japanese comfort food the way you want it, with…
Fremont Bowl
RestaurantsAmante Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsAmante Pizza & Pasta keeps things easy with indulgent Italian-American favorites... think Combo, Hawaiian, and Margherita pies, creamy…
Amante Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsTrain Wreck Bar & Grill
RestaurantsFrom house-baked breads and burger buns to meats smoked in-house and organic, fair trade coffee roasted right there, Train Wreck Bar &…
Train Wreck Bar & Grill
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsSushi Kashiba
RestaurantsSeattle's grand sushi master is serving precision-cut bliss at Sushi Kashiba, where Chef Shiro Kashiba, a three-time James Beard Award…
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.
COA mexican eatery
RestaurantsCOA Mexican Eatery is one of those reliable, no-fuss places locals keep in their back pocket for weeknights, with a wide lineup of…
COA mexican eatery
RestaurantsThe Harvest Vine
RestaurantsBustling Basque eatery serving small plates & Spanish wine in intimate accommodations.
The Harvest Vine
RestaurantsThe Comfort Zone Restaurant
RestaurantsMother-daughter team with big flavors, The Comfort Zone Restaurant serves crispy fried chicken, tender smothered pork chops, and other…
The Comfort Zone Restaurant
RestaurantsHarvest Beat
RestaurantsHarvest Beat does the whole garden-to-table thing for real, serving a fixed five-course vegan dinner that changes with what local farms and…
Harvest Beat
RestaurantsFern Thai Eatery & Bar (Caphill)
RestaurantsWhen the week begs for big, fragrant comfort, Fern Thai Eatery & Bar comes through with rustic meets refined Thai made with fresh…
Fern Thai Eatery & Bar (Caphill)
RestaurantsGlo's
RestaurantsBeen missing a proper eggs Benny? Glo's is back on Capitol Hill, so treat yourself this week to scratch-made breakfast you daydream about,…
Glo's
RestaurantsRailroad Pub & Pizza
RestaurantsCraving a proper wood fired pie this week that doesn’t taste like a compromise? Railroad Pub & Pizza in Burlington turns out 10-inch…
Railroad Pub & Pizza
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