The best restaurants in Seattle
303 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
RestaurantsThe Rock Island Pizza
RestaurantsCasual go-to for pasta, sandwiches & specialty pies along with a full bar & beer garden.
The Rock Island Pizza
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
RestaurantsVashon Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria specializing in delivery and takeout and boasting local sourcing.
Vashon Pizza
RestaurantsSugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsUpscale sushi bar featuring hand rolls and sushi sets alongside sake cocktails.
Sugo Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsO Sole Mio
RestaurantsCasual pizza place.
O Sole Mio
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
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
RestaurantsHumble Pie
RestaurantsEco-friendly pizzeria serves Neapolitan pies & craft beer in a tiny space with a garden.
Humble Pie
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
RestaurantsHonor Mexicano Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional Mexican cuisine, plus cocktails, beers & wine, served in a down-to-earth eatery.
Honor Mexicano Restaurant
RestaurantsAJI Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsModern Japanese restaurant offering sushi, classic kitchen dishes & sake in an unfussy atmosphere.
AJI Sushi & Grill
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
RestaurantsOlalla Bay Market & Landing
RestaurantsBeachside local spot for pizza, beer and wine, with a grocery section and a gas station.
Olalla Bay Market & Landing
RestaurantsPizza Gallery
RestaurantsSnug, counter-serve pizza shop serving traditional pies & slices, plus salads & wings.
Pizza Gallery
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
RestaurantsTori Sake & Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring a varied selection of sushi and other Japanese dishes.
Tori Sake & Grill
RestaurantsAngelo's of Burien
RestaurantsCirca-1950s Italian restaurant serving red-sauce classics in an old-world setting.
Angelo's of Burien
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
RestaurantsPizza Palace Restaurant
RestaurantsSimple pizzeria offering deep dish & thin crust pies plus wings until 2AM, with local delivery.
Pizza Palace Restaurant
RestaurantsBella Luna Pizza and Pasta
RestaurantsPizza & pasta (with low-carb & gluten-free options) are the focus at this counter-service eatery.
Bella Luna Pizza and Pasta
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
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
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
RestaurantsTaqueria Los Amigos
RestaurantsWhen you need something satisfying after a long day on 99, Taqueria Los Amigos delivers with proper taco plates, hefty burritos, and…
Taqueria Los Amigos
RestaurantsCesar's Lil Grill
RestaurantsCesar's Lil Grill is that low-key Shoreline spot for fresh-off-the-grill comfort food when you just want something good without…
Cesar's Lil Grill
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
RestaurantsUmami Kitchen
RestaurantsWhen the house is split between maki and something hot, Umami Kitchen pulls it together with classic and premium rolls, bibimbop and…
Umami Kitchen
RestaurantsBoat Shed Restaurant
RestaurantsLocally sourced seafood, hearty comfort dishes, and seasonal plates meet breezy waterfront views on the big deck at Boat Shed Restaurant.…
Boat Shed Restaurant
RestaurantsRistorante Machiavelli
RestaurantsLongtime Edmonds staple Ristorante Machiavelli brings true Italian American vibes with scratch-made sauces dating back to 1988. Swing by…
Ristorante Machiavelli
RestaurantsFarzi Café
RestaurantsWhen you're craving familiar Indian flavors with clever, contemporary swagger, Farzi Café delivers pan-Indian plates that riff on tradition…
Farzi Café
RestaurantsI Love Pho
RestaurantsWhen the Eastside chill sneaks in, I Love Pho comes through with steaming bowls of comfort and other homestyle Vietnamese favorites. Slip…
I Love Pho
RestaurantsNew Gangnam BBQ
RestaurantsCraving a DIY dinner with serious flavor? New Gangnam BBQ lets you sizzle your own Angus brisket, black pork belly, and LA galbi at the…
New Gangnam BBQ
Restaurants1928 Tap&Grill&Karaoke
Restaurants1928 Tap & Grill & Karaoke is your weeknight wildcard this week for smoky barbecue, a cold pint, then handing the mic to that friend who…
1928 Tap&Grill&Karaoke
RestaurantsYoko Yoko Ramen and Izakaya
RestaurantsYoko Yoko Ramen & Izakaya lets you customize your bowl by broth, then keep it rolling with udon or yakisoba, handmade gyoza and karaage.…
Yoko Yoko Ramen and Izakaya
RestaurantsLady Jaye
RestaurantsRustic-chic spot for smoked meats, sides & cocktails plus a large outdoor fire pit.
Lady Jaye
RestaurantsPasteur's Noodle Soup
RestaurantsPho, noodle dishes, hot pots & banh mi are the specialties at this homey strip-mall selection.
Pasteur's Noodle Soup
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
RestaurantsNumero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant preparing generous wraps & pizzas, plus classic baklava desserts.
Numero Uno Pizza
RestaurantsSolarium Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsFresh, local cooking served in a relaxed restaurant within the Hilton Bellevue hotel.
Solarium Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsLeftcraft
RestaurantsBurgers, beer and seafood are the staples at this eatery featuring an outdoor area and a patio.
Leftcraft
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
RestaurantsBlackbird Cafe & Bar
RestaurantsWelcoming eatery & bar with market-driven New American fare, happy hour, a homey setting & a patio.
Blackbird Cafe & Bar
RestaurantsMonsoon Bellevue
RestaurantsContemporary Vietnamese cuisine with Western touches elegantly presented in a chic, modern setting.
Monsoon Bellevue
RestaurantsBig Apple Diner
RestaurantsTime-tested throwback with classic diner decor turning out nostalgic American dishes.
Big Apple Diner
RestaurantsDart boards & deer heads festoon this bar/grill offering beer, burgers, BBQ & weekend line dancing.
Fat Pig BBQ
RestaurantsFamily-friendly, clean eatery specializing in tender chicken and ribs, plus pulled pork sandwiches and other informal fare.
Fat Pig BBQ
RestaurantsAndiamo Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsPastas, piccata & other Italian standards in a cozy, unassuming storefront with patio seating.
Andiamo Italian Ristorante
RestaurantsSlim's Last Chance
RestaurantsCasual Texas-style bar with a patio & outdoor stage offering burgers, chili & live music.
Slim's Last Chance
RestaurantsTHEKOI Sushi & Sake
RestaurantsWide-ranging menu including sushi, drinks & modern Japanese fare served in an upscale atmosphere.
THEKOI Sushi & Sake
Restaurants4 Sisters Pho
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering pho and other Vietnamese dishes, plus bubble tea.
4 Sisters Pho
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
RestaurantsDick's Drive-In
RestaurantsPart of an old-school chain of fast-food spots offering burgers, fries & hand-dipped shakes.
Dick's Drive-In
RestaurantsAngelo's of Bellevue
RestaurantsLongtime, family-run restaurant & lounge featuring Italian cuisine & wines in a casual atmosphere.
Angelo's of Bellevue
RestaurantsEl Cubano To Go
RestaurantsCasual, takeout-only Cuban spot serving classic sandwiches, tamales, and cakes.
El Cubano To Go
RestaurantsJaponessa Sushi Cocina
RestaurantsFusion spot dishes out sushi rolls with Latin-influences, such as cilantro & mango, plus happy hour.
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
RestaurantsThe Ruby Brink
RestaurantsLively butcher shop with cocktails & locally-sourced, seasonal Pacific NW plates in a vintage space.
The Ruby Brink
RestaurantsPagliacci Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back pizzeria offering thin-crust pies, beer & wine, for in-store, take-out or delivery.
Pagliacci Pizza
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
RestaurantsAxe & Arrow Gastropub
RestaurantsGastropub blending Pacific Northwest and Pacific Rim flavors in a rustic, social setting.
Axe & Arrow Gastropub
RestaurantsEl Rinconsito
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain serving tacos, burritos & other classic Mexican specialties.
El Rinconsito
RestaurantsSuzy's Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed mom-&-pop restaurant providing a variety of classic Korean fare & American comfort food.
Suzy's Kitchen
RestaurantsTerry's Kitchen
RestaurantsA menu featuring Northwest-inspired comfort food in a relaxed setting with dinner specials.
Terry's Kitchen
RestaurantsPhở Hà Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key noodle house with late hours serving pho & other Vietnamese dishes, sandwiches & bubble tea.
Phở Hà Restaurant
RestaurantsCarmine's
RestaurantsRefined locale specializing in classic Italian dishes complemented by an extensive wine list.
Carmine's
RestaurantsSan Fermo
RestaurantsItalian dishes & homemade pastas in a charming historical building with a cozy bar & patio
San Fermo
RestaurantsGarlic Crush
RestaurantsChain eatery offering hearty Mediterranean classics, including kebabs & gyros, in relaxed digs.
Garlic Crush
RestaurantsHorse & Cow Bar & Grill
RestaurantsThis bustling joint offers pub grub, daily specials & various events amid submarine-themed decor.
Horse & Cow Bar & Grill
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
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsDemetris Woodstone Taverna
RestaurantsVibrant hangout for hot & cold tapas, flatbreads & other European fare, plus cocktails.
Demetris Woodstone Taverna
RestaurantsThe Toad House
RestaurantsLaid-back, brick-oven pizzeria featuring salads, panini & a wide selection of bottled & tap beers.
The Toad House
RestaurantsFamily Pancake House Edmonds
RestaurantsComfortable family eatery serving classic breakfast fare, sandwiches & dinner platters.
Family Pancake House Edmonds
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