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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Seattle

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

A photo of Ada's Restaurant & Bar restaurant
5.0
5 (532)
$31 to $50
Turkish
Phinney Ridge
About the restaurant
***OPEN FOR DINE-IN AND TAKE OUT***

A chef-driven paradise wrapped in a small neighborhood vibe. Ada’s has been a staple in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood for years. However today, the new Ada’s is a creation stemmed from a lifelong dream of Executive Chef Ayhan Barlas. With a completely revised menu of American classics prepared with a European flair alongside Chef Ayhan’s native Turkish favorites, your senses will thank you!

We are firm believers that the freshest ingredients create the best dishes, and that things that grow together, go together. So, in keeping with that mantra, we pride ourselves on using as many local purveyors as possible to best keep our dishes in line with the true spirit of the finest cuisine the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Here you'll find a modern, warm and romantic dining experience in an elegantly casual atmosphere. We also have a great bar and lounge area with a wonderful Happy Hour.

When you dine with us, you’ll feel like part of the family.

Top review
Clare
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Great ambiance, cozy and intimate! Large menu with a variety of options and vegetarian-friendly.
A photo of wa'z restaurant
4.9
4.9 (446)
$50 and over
Japanese
Belltown / Pike Place Market
About the restaurant
wa'z is now opening for dine-in along with serving "Take out meals". For the most updated menu, please go to our online order page below and our website.
Online Order: https://wazseattle.cloudwaitress.com/

We also have Facebook, Instagram and Youtube channel! Please check them out!

https://www.facebook.com/wazseattle
https://www.instagram.com/wazseattle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8617TtnERpw5DqVONMBDhg


wa’z is a Japanese Kaiseski restaurant that distinguishes its menu with a modern Northwest Kaiseki tasting of artful, seasonal fare.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 1 Dec 2024
The food was absolutely fantastic. I would definitely recommend to a friend. The experience was phenomenal.
A photo of The Shambles restaurant
4.8
4.8 (108)
$31 to $50
American
Roosevelt
About the restaurant
We are a 21+ restaurant and bar. Founded in 2018 by Joel and Matthew and purchased in late 2022 by Becky and Jon, the vision remains the same: Old English pub vibes, high quality food.

We loved The Shambles from the minute we walked in and now we continue the heritage of what was created before us. On the food side: high quality steaks, cut in house. Cooks who have the freedom to create seasonal dishes ranging from foraged mushrooms to house made sausages. To go with your meal, we offer skillfully made, non-fussy cocktails, carefully selected wines, a plethora of beers, sours, and ciders on tap and a a robust non alcoholic selection. We top it all off with warm and knowledgeable service. At the Shambles, you can join us for a lovely date night, get together with friends OR choose to sit at the bar and get an ear full of cheesy jokes and unfiltered chatter We are serious about our service from top to bottom and we can’t wait to serve you!

Top review
Cayman
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful meal - we had Steak Tartare, Caesar Salad, Crushed Potatoes, and a 10 oz Ribeye. Everything was fantastically flavorful and plated beautifully. The service was excellent and the food arrived in an appropriate amount of time - which is to say quickly, but slowly enough to ensure you know everything is made fresh to order. Great experience!
A photo of Sushi Kappo Tamura - Omakase at Sushi Bar restaurant
4.7
4.7 (14)
$50 and over
Sushi
Lake Union / Eastlake
About the restaurant
Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner. *Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.
Top review
KraigVIP
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
The food and service were exceptional. We sat at the bar and had a great time chatting with the chef.
A photo of Nell's restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1701)
$31 to $50
Northwest
Green Lake
About the restaurant
Nell's is an intimate, chef-owned restaurant located in the vibrant Green Lake neighborhood. Open for dinner seven nights a week, Nell's offers European-inspired New American cuisine featuring the finest Northwest seasonal ingredients. If we do not have your desired reservation time available online, please give us a call.

Our chef Philip Mihalski's cooking approach unites his classic training in some of the most celebrated kitchens in New York City and France with his passion for freshness and simplicity.

Nell's menus are designed to pair beautifully with your wine selection from our large wine list. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options on request.

Top review
Lawrence
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Yet another fabulous Christmas Eve dinner! Keep it coming. Thanks!
A photo of Stateside - Seattle restaurant
4.9
4.9 (340)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Capitol Hill / First Hill
About the restaurant
Chef Eric Johnson cooks casual but elegant dishes at his Capitol Hill restaurant specializing in Contemporary Asian cuisine. Since opening in 2014, he’s won over Seattle diners with dishes like chili cumin pork ribs, fried master stock chicken, and crispy duck fresh rolls. The cocktails feature Southeast Asian ingredients like galangal and lime leaf. Stateside is conveniently located on lower Capitol Hill within a short walk of the Convention Center, the Paramount theater and downtown. Check out Stateside's cocktail lounge next door, Foreign National, for an intimate craft cocktail experience.
Top review
phoebeVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Always the best good and service. Cannot go wrong with whatever you order.
A photo of Betty restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1456)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Queen Anne
About the restaurant
Nestled in upper Queen Anne, just a few blocks away from the iconic views of Kerry Park, sits Betty Restaurant. We are proud to have continued to be a Seattle neighborhood staple for over 12 years. Our menu is best defined as seasonally- driven, thoughtfully prepared comfort food. Betty is a gem and in some ways a throwback - to a time when the food and the guest were the most important part of the dining experience.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Top review
BobVIP
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Consistently amazing, one of the best hidden jems of Seattle.
A photo of Via Tribunali - Queen Anne restaurant
4.7
4.7 (15)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
Queen Anne
About the restaurant
Sitting atop the hill of Seattle's famed Queen Anne neighborhood can be found Via Tribunali, a true taste of southern Italy. This establishment is known for its traditional menu, which features one of the most authentic Neapolitan pizzas found outside of Naples itself. Using only fresh ingredients, the chefs at Via Tribunali rotate menu items to match the flavors of the season, giving diners the opportunity to experience real Naples cooking.Although its creative homemade pizza, like frutti di mare made with clams and mussels or Tomo 17 featuring Italian tuna, is what sets Via Tribunali apart on the Seattle culinary scene, the restaurant also offers a variety of Naples specialties. The menu sports such unique dishes as spagetti alle vongole graced with oven-roasted clams and lasagna created with house-made meat ragu.
Top review
CeceliaVIP
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
Great service. Delicious as usual. The pizzas are top notch and so are the apps and salads.
A photo of Single Shot restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1308)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Capitol Hill / First Hill
About the restaurant
Discover Single Shot, a neighborhood gem tucked away in hip Capitol Hill. The 1920’s-style space hums with cosmopolitan charm. Chef Antonio Palma crafts thoughtful fare in the wood-fired oven. Seasoned bartenders mix scratch cocktails at the gorgeous marble bar. The attentive staff will have you feeling like a regular whether it’s your first or fifth visit. Single Shot wears many hats; pop in for a sip and a snack, a lingering meal, or a nightcap.
Top review
Alan
Dined 7 days ago
Went here on a slow Saturday night, but had an utterly fantastic time. The drinks were great, the food was exceptional, and the staff took excellent care of me. I can’t wait to go back again.
A photo of Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1744)
$50 and over
Japanese
Lake Union / Eastlake
About the restaurant
Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation.

Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner.


*Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.

Top review
Erica
Dined 1 day ago
Dining at Sushi Kappo is always an amazing experience.
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