The best restaurants in Mt. Vernon
136 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Fogón 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
RestaurantsLa Chingona Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring Mexican staples, including breakfast options, beer, and cocktails.
La Chingona Mexican Cuisine
RestaurantsSugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsUpscale sushi bar featuring 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
RestaurantsColorful & lively eatery with creative takes on Mexican regional dishes, washed down by margaritas.
El Camino
RestaurantsAssaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsRefined, but informal trattoria serves high-end Italian fare amid Renaissance-style murals.
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
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
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
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
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
RestaurantsRustic-chic spot for smoked meats, sides & cocktails plus a large outdoor fire pit.
Lady Jaye
RestaurantsDH Buffet
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat eatery with an extensive menu including sushi, seafood and Chinese dishes.
DH Buffet
RestaurantsNumero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant preparing generous wraps & pizzas, plus classic baklava desserts.
Numero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsBig Scoop
RestaurantsAmerican comfort food is on the menu at this relaxed restaurant with a kids' menu.
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)
RestaurantsHip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Northgate)
RestaurantsDari Delite
RestaurantsCrinkle-cut fries, shakes, and other fast-food fare round out the menu at this classic burger joint.
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 Mill at The Kasteel
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving burgers, enchiladas and other American fare as well as a range of Mexican eats, in a cozy space.
The Mill at The Kasteel
RestaurantsTaylor Shellfish Farms
RestaurantsLaid-back seafood spot serving oysters and other shellfish, along with beer and wine.
Taylor Shellfish Farms
RestaurantsThe Skagit Table
RestaurantsLocally sourced fare featuring fresh ingredients and a gluten-free menu.
The Skagit Table
RestaurantsTacos Tecalittlan #3
RestaurantsTacos, mulitas, and other Mexican offerings are available from this popular taco truck.
Tacos Tecalittlan #3
RestaurantsSakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSleek Japanese restaurant offering dramatic cooking at hibachi grill tables plus a sushi bar.
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
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly destination dishing up comfort food and beer, plus a patio, and bottle shop.
The Rex Bistro & Dessert Bar
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
RestaurantsOak Bowl & Mario's Pizza
RestaurantsFamily entertainment venue with cosmic bowling, a bar, an arcade, and table games.
Oak Bowl & Mario's Pizza
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
RestaurantsMai Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy restaurant offering Thai fare such as pad Thai and curry dishes, plus vegetarian choices.
Mai Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsBest Teriyaki
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery serving up standards such as teriyaki chicken and egg rolls.
Best Teriyaki
RestaurantsBelltown Pizza
RestaurantsLively NY-style pizzeria plies thin-crust pies in a saloonlike setting that stays open late.
Belltown Pizza
RestaurantsLa Catrina Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsCompact, upbeat Mexican place offering street-style tacos & burritos as well as tequila cocktails.
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila
RestaurantsCantinetta
RestaurantsChic Tuscan restaurant serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
Cantinetta
RestaurantsMartini Brunch
RestaurantsSnug brunch spot with a bar whipping up creative mimosas and cocktails.
Martini Brunch
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)
RestaurantsAntojos Locos
RestaurantsMexican taqueria serving tacos, burritos, fries and other street food.
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
RestaurantsLively, family-friendly pub offering homestyle favorites, plus regular live Irish music.
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
RestaurantsChina City
RestaurantsChinese restaurant & lounge serving a wide selection of familiar dishes in a stylish dining room.
China City
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
RestaurantsLow-key, family-owned eatery offering classic American grub, all-day breakfast items & a drive-thru.
Riverside Cafe
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
RestaurantsIl Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsQuaint trattoria serving Italian fare & housemade pastas in a historic grainery with patio seating.
Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant
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.
Tacos Tecalitlan
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant dishing up tacos, burritos, and other classics amid a laid-back setting.
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
RestaurantsFun favorite for build-your-own poke bowls or noodle bowls inspired by sushi rolls, plus other dishes, for takeout or dining in.
Poke Oasis
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
RestaurantsBurgermaster
RestaurantsOutpost of a veteran local chain, founded in 1952, of drive-in burger, shake & french-fry joints.
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
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
RestaurantsTrain Wreck Bar & Grill
RestaurantsComfy tavern for breakfast, smoked meats, organic java & comfort food, with craft beer & cocktails.
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
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.
COA mexican eatery
RestaurantsUpbeat destination offering a variety of traditional Mexican eats & margaritas in a simple space.
COA mexican eatery
RestaurantsThe Harvest Vine
RestaurantsBustling Basque eatery serving small plates & Spanish wine in intimate accommodations.
The Harvest Vine
RestaurantsHarvest Beat
RestaurantsEco-friendly destination offering intricate garden-to-table vegan dishes in set-price dinners.
Harvest Beat
RestaurantsFern Thai Eatery & Bar (Caphill)
RestaurantsCozy restaurant for traditional eats such as panang, pan-fried and drunkard noodles.
Fern Thai Eatery & Bar (Caphill)
RestaurantsGlo's
RestaurantsHomey diner with all-day breakfasts & late-night weekend hours, known for its eggs Benedict.
Glo's
RestaurantsRailroad Pub & Pizza
RestaurantsFreshly made pizzas, sandwiches & salads are prepared at this relaxed family friendly restaurant.
Railroad Pub & Pizza
RestaurantsWing Dome
RestaurantsChicken wings with choice of spice & dressing, plus salads, burgers, sandwiches & beer.
Wing Dome
RestaurantsCornelly
RestaurantsStraightforward takeaway featuring pizzas, pasta dishes & salads, plus desserts.
Cornelly
RestaurantsSushi Moto Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsJapanese eatery specializing in sushi rolls and Japanese mainstays, such as miso soup, takoyaki and katsu.
Sushi Moto Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsRound Table Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
Round Table Pizza
RestaurantsSumo Sushi • Grill • Ramen AYCE - Burlington
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat sushi joint featuring an ordering system via smartphone app, as well as buffet bar items.
Sumo Sushi • Grill • Ramen AYCE - Burlington
RestaurantsPasta Casalinga
RestaurantsItalian spot for handcrafted pastas & wine served in a petite space amidst the bustling market.
Pasta Casalinga
RestaurantsSingle Shot
RestaurantsNew American spot for bites, cocktails & beer on tap is outfitted in neutral hues & chic decor.
Single Shot
RestaurantsItto's Tapas
RestaurantsVersatile small plates hailing from Morocco & Spain served in a softly lit, Moroccan-inspired room.
Itto's Tapas
RestaurantsThe Pink Door
RestaurantsItalian restaurant with cabaret shows and trapeze entertainment, plus terrace with Elliott Bay views.
The Pink Door
RestaurantsKraken’s Cove
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving small plates and comfort food such as fish and chips, plus beer and cocktails.
Kraken’s Cove
RestaurantsCascade Pizza Sedro-Woolley
RestaurantsCasual establishment serving pizza (including deep-dish options), along with pasta, salads and subs.
Cascade Pizza Sedro-Woolley
RestaurantsPortage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
RestaurantsBustling, bright cafe serving local, organic & seasonal breakfast, brunch & lunch dishes.
Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
RestaurantsRachawadee Thai Cafe
RestaurantsSnug, family-owned throwback with a vintage atmosphere preparing Thai staples to eat in or take out.
Rachawadee Thai Cafe
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