Best Casual Restaurants in Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne

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1. Stateside - Seattle

4.8

Exceptional(342)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 9 times today

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.

2. a stir

4.7

Exceptional(989)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 13 times today

What's a stir, you ask? We offer gluten-free contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine with Northern Mediterranean influences - think Spanish, French, Italian, Greek & Turkish, diverse & healthy options, courtesy of Chef Ton Yazici & Sous Chef Ben Jones. We specialize in wine, cider and spirit flights. In addition to our 50+ ciders, beer & full bar, we serve local Washington wines as well as a selection of Mediterranean ones, curated by local winemaker Rich Burton of Locus Wines.VALENTINE'S DAY: Reservations Now Open. 4-course pre-fixe with optional wine and cider pairings to celebrate your loved one(s)!Main dining room is all ages with 75 seats. Downstairs bar/event space holds 150 people - 21+only for regular hours. Please note that food service stops 45 minutes prior to closing. SPECIAL NOTE: We require a credit card hold for reservations 6 or more. If tables are available, you can make reservations up to 16 people. If you are unable, email us at info@astirseattle.com.

3. Cafe Suliman

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Capitol Hill

Café Suliman is a café that draws inspiration from the many casual cafés and eateries around the Levant, Egypt, North Africa, and The Arabian Gulf. We serve simple and comforting home cooked food that relies heavily on the bounty and beauty of the Arabian pantry. A welcoming and cozy spot tucked inside a corner of Melrose Market in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. We have partnered with Marc Papineau of Cantina Sauvage to offer up expertly curated glass pours and retail bottles to take home. Whether you are looking for a casual lunch spot, a space to have a coffee and a cake while you work, a drink before a show, a cute date, or a long leisurely dinner, we are the spot for you.

4. Mamnoon

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4.6

Exceptional(963)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 25 times today

Mamnoon is a vibrant restaurant in Seattle that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Levant and Persia. The menu features a modern take on classic dishes, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with sleek Syrian decor and art adorning the walls. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special occasion, Mamnoon is the perfect place to experience the flavors of the Middle East.

5. Ben Paris

4.3

Awesome(1169)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Just steps away from Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is a vibrant hangout where locals and guests can enjoy a modern spin on classic American cuisine featuring the bounty of the PNW, hand crafted cocktails and carefully selected local beer & wine.-Reservations will be seated when the whole party has arrived-Reservations will be held for 10 minutes from reservation, please call if running late-Walk-ins welcome!-Large party reservations of 9-16 guests are available by phone for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday-Thursday. A credit card is required to secure the reservation. We do not accept reservations for weekend brunch for groups larger than 8 guests. A charge of $25/guest will be applied for no-shows on large party reservations. We kindly require that all members of large party dinner reservations participate in our Tour the Menu family-style dining option.

6. Bateau

4.6

Exceptional(1221)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 8 times today

Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Bateau is a beef-centric, French inspired restaurant with fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors. Bateau has an extensive wine selection including local and imported wines.This season, we're thrilled to highlight all of the things we love most about Bateau: whole animal butchery, fermentation, foraged & seasonal ingredients, thoughtful service, and the elements of time that allow us to explore an abundance of flavors in our steaks and beyond. You'll have the chance to experience an exquisite Chef's Tasting Menu, a la carte favorites, and an array of steaks on your next visit.

7. Umi Sake House

4.7

Exceptional(2555)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 100 times today

Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

8. The Carlile Room

4.5

Awesome(1420)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Basking in the glow of the Paramount Theatre marquee, the Carlile Room is a groovy cocktail spot serving up a modern-American bar & grill menu with vibes of the late sixties and early seventies.Looking forward to hosting you soon

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9. Artusi (21 and over)

4.6

Exceptional(80)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 12 times today

Artusi is 21 and olderCome enjoy our pasta and wine night on Sunday and Monday, and Industry night on Tuesday with 10% off. Chef Stuart Lane creates a casual menu offering including our multi award winning meatballs. We only accept reservations for parties of 3 or more, we encourage parties of 1 or 2 to walk in! On Sunday/Monday night, we do not accept any reservations and operate just on a walk in basis.

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10. Cinque Terre Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(2117)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

*Please note that we do not take Happy Hour reservations. Online reservations are for ordering from our dinner menu only.* Modern Italian, Oyster Bar, Neopolitan style artisan pizzas, House Made Pastas, Fresh and local seafood. Cinque Terre is a beautiful area of the Italian Riviera which is comprised of five villages. The towns are connected by medieval style walkable paths. These villages are a favored destination for travelers to Italy where seafood is prevalent. Pesto, a condiment made of fresh basil, is the flagship of tradition in the region. At Cinque Terre, we make our pesto every day from the freshest and top quality ingredients. We always have on the menu, Muscoli (mussels), Polpo (octopus), Gamberi (shrimp) and a variety of seasonal seafood, artisan pizzas along with house-made pastas. For more large party availability, please call the restaurant directly.

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Tina
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I brought two of my friends to dinner here last night and the chef was the host. He was really wonderful and helpful with selections of our meal and desserts. We couldn’t decide which dessert to have so he brought four of them out for us to try. He was very charming and we had a wonderful time. The food is absolutely delicious and I love being able to go to a restaurant that I can eat. Anything they just one of my favorite places to go in Seattle. I would highly recommend it and you definitely need reservations.
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a stirPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.7
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chris
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our server Jake was very kind, attentive, and helpful. We enjoyed his spirit at the table. Thanks for a great night Jake! see you again soon.
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Ben ParisPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.3
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Susanna
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 Jan 2025
Flavorful, delicious, expertly plated dishes, pleasant ambiance, professional service. One of our favorite restaurants in Seattle,
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Stateside - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.8
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Steve
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Aug 2024
Great experience. We did the tasting menu and it met our expectations. We will definitely be back.
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MamnoonPrice: Moderate• Middle Eastern• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6

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130 restaurants available nearby

1. Stateside - Seattle

2. a stir

3. Cafe Suliman

4. Mamnoon

5. Ben Paris

6. Bateau

7. Umi Sake House

8. The Carlile Room

9. Artusi (21 and over)

10. Cinque Terre Ristorante

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