Diners' Choice: Northwest restaurants in Seattle

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Northwest cuisine in Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Nell's

4.8

4.8 (1704)

$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

Mary Ellen

Dined 7 days ago

Consistently good value and great service. Always worth a visit

Tilikum Place Cafe

4.9

4.9 (2374)

$30 and under

Northwest

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.

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BetsyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Such a neighborhood gem! The meals are consistently wonderful and the service is top notch.

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4.8

4.8 (61)

$50 and over

Northwest

Pioneer Square

About the restaurant

At 84 Yesler, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community and providing a versatile venue that inspires innovation and connection. Join us and be a part of something special in Pioneer Square.

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Lyzel

Dined on 27 Dec 2024

Friend and I both opted for the 6 course tasting menu. Decided that the best dish was on that we added on (the octopus, which was delicious and cooked to perfection) but the tasting menu’s two final courses left much to be desired. The smoked salmon was delicious but overpowered my palette, and the pork dish lacked a wow factor.

Matt's in the Market

4.8

4.8 (1997)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in Seattle's Pike Place Market, Matt's in the Market offers a quintessential Seattle dining experience in an intimate setting. Executive Chef Matt Fortner finds inspiration within the bustling stalls of Pike Place Market, where he shops daily with an eye towards the seasonal bounty of the Great Pacific Northwest. Matt's in the Market has a passionately curated wine list and a full scratch bar. Matt's the Market's dedicated staff is knowledgeable, affable, and seek to create genuine connections and warm memories for every guest.

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DonVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Best meal on this vacation and best meal in Seattle since Art of the Table closed

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Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard

4.5

4.5 (376)

$30 and under

Northwest

Ballard

About the restaurant

Located in Ballard since 2006, Portage Bay Cafe has a mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. In addition to our famous brunch items, our menus include a variety of amazing salads and sandwiches.

Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Maggie

Dined 2 days ago

I highly recommend making reservations, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. However, the food is so good, waiting is okay.

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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.7

4.7 (1079)

$30 and under

Northwest

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Downtown Seattle since 2005, this location continues the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Pedro and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe at South Lake Union is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Denise

Dined 3 days ago

Even though it was very busy and we were early for our reservation, we were seated quickly. Service was very good and the food was great!

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Popular dish

Bananas Foster French Toast

Popular dish

Classic French Toast

Popular dish

Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast

Portage Bay Cafe - University District

4.7

4.7 (753)

$30 and under

Northwest

U Village / U District

About the restaurant

Located in the University neighborhood of Seattle since 1997, this original location sets the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Alex and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe on Roosevelt is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have covered outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Ruta

Dined on 1 Jan 2025

Gluten free lemon ricotta pancakes were Amazing! Service was great. The middle room with bare high walls was noisy especially with unruly kids banging silverware.

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4.6

4.6 (1843)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Wallingford

About the restaurant

Waterfront dining on the north shore of Lake Union, featuring outdoor fire pit, cheery beachside seating, sustainable seafood, and imaginative marine fare of the Pacific Coast-- including a variety of fresh, local oysters.

Arrive by foot, vehicle, boat, kayak or tie up to our dock.

We have a limited number of tables available for reservations inside in our dining room for parties of 8 or less. Weather permitting, we do our best to move reservations to outside when desired. For larger parties, we also offer a semi-private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

We look forward to hosting you at Westward! We hope to see you soon. Until we meet at the table....

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ChrisVIP

Dined on 5 Jan 2025

Went there at night (while it was sprinkling outside), and it has such great views of the city but they had most of the drapes pulled out which defeated the purpose of such a great night skyline view. The happy hour oysters were fantastic, the food overall was pretty good, service was hit or miss, I’d go back to give it another try.

Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

4.6 (634)

$50 and over

Northwest

Downtown

About the restaurant

Where Pacific Northwest cuisine takes a contemporary twist. Situated on the 16th floor of Lotte Hotel Seattle, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge offers sweeping views of Elliott Bay. Imaginative dishes are crafted with fresh and local ingredients, paired perfectly with carefully curated, seasonally-changing cocktails.

Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online for up to 8 guests. For reservations of 9 or more, please email us at charlotte@lottehotelseattle.com or call 206.800.8117 for information on our large party offerings.

Top review

DanielVIP

Dined today

First time in Seattle. Would come back here forsure

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Experience

Valentines 5 course Dinner at Charlotte

Experience

Easter Brunch at Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge

Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

4.6

4.6 (1776)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Downtown

About the restaurant

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.

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Jim

Dined on 1 Jan 2025

As expected of a 4 seasons restaurant, the food and service were excellent.

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Popular dish

Seared Jumbo Scallops

Experience

Valentine's Dinner at Goldfinch Tavern

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