Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Columbia City

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1. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8

Exceptional(4059)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 33 times today

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

2. Sushi Kashiba

4.9

Exceptional(818)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 40 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located right next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba hard at work.Ordering one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners is probably your best bet. The cuts of salmon, toro, tuna, yellowtail and other fish are always fresh and beautifully presented. The meal is finished off with Sushi Kashiba's trademark cake-like egg dessert. The restaurant also features à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke.

3. Lark

4.6

Exceptional(1212)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Lark, Seattle’s beloved fine-dining destination for 20 years, with New American cuisine from Chef John Sundstrom celebrating the bounty of the Pacific Northwest in a luxurious, comfortable atmosphere with impeccable, welcoming service. Visit our elegant space in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, easily accessible from Downtown Seattle, and experience our James Beard Award-winning food and hospitality.

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4. The Capital Grille - Seattle

4.8

Exceptional(3913)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 74 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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5. Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(1745)

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

Approachable sophisticated Pacific Northwest cuisine, simply prepared using the finest regional ingredients and served in a dining room with maritime-inspired design and sweeping views of Elliott Bay.Goldfinch Tavern is a collaboration between Ethan Stowell and Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Named for the state bird of Washington, the American Goldfinch.The upscale tavern pays homage to the city’s pioneer days, when taverns catered to lumberjacks and sailors alike, providing a place for travelers and locals to both socialize and conduct business, all while enjoying drinks and food.

6. Rider

3.9

Excellent(538)

Price: Expensive

• Grill • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

RIDER celebrates the bounty of the Pacific Northwest by working closely with small, local, family-owned farms, ranches, fishermen, foragers, vineyards, and craftsmen. We strive to offer fresh, unique ingredients that showcase the region that we love.

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7. MariPili Tapas Bar

4.7

Exceptional(242)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 12 times today

MariPili is a James Beard nominated Galician themed tapas bar providing a casual environment for elevated Spanish bar food and homestyle cooking. MariPili is named for chef's aunt and the bar and walls are adorned with Galician art and keepsakes. Estrella Galicia is served on tap and there are a wide variety of tapas options like the pan seared lingcod 'Bacallau a Mariñera' and Spanish classic 'Croquettas de Jamon' as well as our seasonal tasting menu Tapear Tapearei which includes many bite sized courses reflecting a more traditional tapas experience. Honoring the chef's blended heritage, the wine list features a selection from Spain and Washington exclusively.

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8. Daniel's Broiler - Leschi

4.4

Awesome(2860)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 7 times today

Daniel's Broiler in Leschi features USDA Prime Steaks. Spectacular views of Mt. Rainier and Lake Washington are available from every table and outside waterfront dining is available during the warm weather. *A 20% service charge is included. 100% of this service charge is retained by Schwartz Brothers Restaurants. We strive to be an employer of choice and our servers are paid a base wage and a separate commission based on their sales. Additional gratuity is not expected and purely optional. If you have any questions please ask to speak with a member of management.

9. Violet

4.8

Exceptional(722)

Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 4 times today

Violet, voted Best New Restaurant 2019, by Seattle Magazine, is the newest concept by executive chef William Belickis. Violet offers a unique American Omakase dining experience influenced by French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine.Chef William Belickis emphasizes a strong dedication to seasonal and local ingredients grown in our own rooftop farm and sourced from trusted farms/purveyors, as well as the finest ingredients the world has to offer.Our menu is seasonal based on Chef's choice of the freshest ingredients available to create artistic flavors. Put trust in Chef William Belickis's hands and experience the American Omakase, a personalized 5-course seasonal tasting menu. Wine pairing is available and our knowledgeable staff can help you customize your dining experience.

10. IL BISTRO

4.6

Exceptional(2204)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 13 times today

Picture a cozy restaurant nestled in a cavern in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Imagine the freshest local ingredients, authentically prepared, an extensive wine list featuring the best of Italy, the Northwest and California and a classy candlelit bar specializing in hand-made cocktails, single-malt scotches, ports and grappas. Sound like a special evening? Visit Il Bistro and Spend a Night in Italy. For over 30 years, Il Bistro, tucked away down a narrow cobblestone alley in the Pike Place Market, has offered Seattle romantic, fine dining, featuring regional Italian fare. Market fresh Meats, Seafood and Produce are always our priority. Please make a reservation to join us!

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Katarinavip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Il Terrazzo Carmine is always an absolute delight. Highly recommend!
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Il Terrazzo CarminePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pioneer Square
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4.8
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Rachelvip
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was amazing. The atmosphere was excellent with great service and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Price the food before you go so you are not surprised by the bill. The quality of the food was worth the money for us. But it will be a dinner to save for.
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Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.9
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william
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
what a great experience from start to finish. He really did a nice job putting this place together. customer services on point food was amazing. For the area service in the food serve their price point is right where it should be. This is a must go to place for date night. Well worth the drive and our server Shawn(hope I spelled his name, right) was amazing very attentive very polite knew exactly how to give good customer service. My wife and I will definitely return.
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Ms. Jane's Fine DiningPrice: Very Expensive• American• Milton
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5
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
For starters we had their Hamachi and chanterelle mushroom soup.. and for main courses the black cod and the squab (which is basically a pigeon)… both didn’t disappoint. When it came time for dessert we settled on the crème brule cake and the hibiscus red wine poached pear… that’s when our tastes buds just exploded… wow wow wow… props to their chefs… definitely coming again.
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LarkPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6
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David
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It’s always good. We thoroughly enjoy ourselves every time we go. No complaints at all. 5 Stars and thumbs up!
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The Capital Grille - SeattlePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.8

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Terrazzo Carmine

2. Sushi Kashiba

3. Lark

4. The Capital Grille - Seattle

5. Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

6. Rider

7. MariPili Tapas Bar

8. Daniel's Broiler - Leschi

9. Violet

10. IL BISTRO

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