Whether you’re looking for fresh seafood, pub fare, or Asian cuisine, it’s easy to find restaurants both kids and adults will love in Seattle. Check out the 10 best family restaurants in Seattle, which range from a laid-back pizzeria to a stylish French brasserie and everything in between.
Head to Kirkland for a seafood restaurant on Lake Washington, or visit Downtown for diner classics and family-style Italian food. Wallingford is home to a Neapolitan pizza place as well as a local Mexican favorite. Finally, head to Pike Place Market to find a lively American gastropub.
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For ethically sourced American steak — head to FlintCreek Cattle Co. (Greenwood)
FlintCreek Cattle Co. is run by multi-James Beard semifinalist Eric Donnelly. The restaurant focuses on steak from sustainable sources like small-scale farms and ranches. On the menu, you’ll find plenty of steaks, contemporary American small plates, and kid-friendly starters like potato rolls. The spacious dining room has lots of room for families and groups and has a modern industrial flair, with a curved bar, dark wood furnishings, and large windows.
For fresh Northwest seafood — check out Anthony’s HomePort (Kirkland)
Anthony’s HomePort is located on the shores of Lake Washington, providing amazing views of the Seattle skyline, Hunts Point, and Sand Point. And since you’re dining on the waterfront, you may as well enjoy some fresh Northwest seafood. A variety of other seafood is also available, and you can find steaks, salads, and kid-approved dishes like fish and chips on the menu, too. The space has light wood furnishings and large windows for soaking in the views.
For Neapolitan pizza at one of the best family restaurants in Seattle — visit Tutta Bella (Wallingford, Columbia City, Bellevue, and Downtown)
Tutta Bella in Wallingford is the ideal place to go if you want to watch the pizzaioli (pizza chefs) whipping up fresh pies. Kids can watch pizzas baked in one of the two wood-fired ovens as you dig into white or red pizzas alongside Italian hits like lasagna, meatballs, and minestrone soup. With light wood furnishings and a casual atmosphere, your family will feel right at home here. Expect similar menus at locations in Downtown, Columbia City, and Bellevue.
For gastropub fare in a lively setting — visit The Pike Pub (Pike Place Market)
The Pike Pub is where you go for Northwest American pub classics like burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and Dungeness clam chowder. Plenty of shareable appetizers and artisanal pizzas are also available. For adults, there’s an extensive list of draft beer and featured wines, while children will be happy with kids’ menu items like mac and cheese and fried chicken strips. The interior is vibrantly decorated, with beer memorabilia covering the walls and an old-fashioned curved wooden bar.
For a Mexican menu with global influences — visit Pablo y Pablo (Wallingford)
Pablo y Pablo serves Mexican food with a twist. Start with chips and five salsa options before moving on to a deep menu that includes ribeye bulgogi, Baja fish, and a prawn and rockfish burrito. The restaurant offers a dedicated kids’ menu with favorites like cheesy nachos, tortilla soup, and tacos. A casual space with a curved bar round out the friendly atmosphere.
For family-style Italian food — check out Buca di Beppo (Downtown)
Buca di Beppo focuses on family-style Italian meals for large groups. For each menu item, you can choose from buca small to feed three people or buca large to feed five or more. The deep menu includes salads, pastas, sandwiches, shareable plates, and more. The dining room is cozy, with a curved ceiling, vintage art, traditional red checkered tablecloths, and warm lighting.
For teppanyaki tableside grilling at one of the best family restaurants in Seattle — visit Wild Wasabi Signature (Bellevue)
Wild Wasabi Signature is a Japanese steakhouse that focuses on teppanyaki tableside grilling, a fun interactive experience for the whole family. The expert chefs will amaze you and your kids not only with their cooking skills, but also with their talents for juggling ingredients and creating a show with their tools. There are a variety of meats to choose from, as well as plenty of sushi rolls available.
For modern French cuisine — head to Feast (Kirkland)
Feast is a destination for elegant French dishes served in an intimate, brasserie-style dining room with black cushioned chairs and booths. Starters and small plates include soups, shareables, and French classics like foie gras and escargot, while the main menu includes dishes like a brasserie burger with merlot jelly and blue cheese and mussels in coconut cream. The kids’ menu includes favorites like chicken strips and butter pasta.
For contemporary American cuisine in a casual space — check out Beardslee Public House (Bothell)
Beardslee Public House is known for its American-influenced menu that includes plenty of comfort food, from shared plates like poutine and stuffed mushrooms to hand-tossed pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches, and steaks. Little ones, meanwhile, can tuck into mac and cheese and ice cream sundaes from the kids’ menu. The dining room has dark wood tables and a friendly atmosphere, and a seasonal patio is also available.
For diner classics in the heart of the city — check out The Hart and the Hunter (Downtown)
A laid-back diner serving Southern-influenced cuisine and seafood, The Hart and the Hunter is one of the best Seattle restaurants for families. The dining room leans into retro diner-inspired decor, complete with black and white checkered floors, pale green cushioned booths, and stools cozied up to the bar. The restaurant serves daily brunch, and the dinner menu includes classics like chicken pot pie and Reuben sandwiches. You’ll also find a raw bar and local oysters on the menu.
Booking a place to eat where the whole family will be satisfied is a breeze with these 10 best family restaurants in Seattle. Whether you’re in the mood for French food, diner classics, hearty steaks, or a teppanyaki grill show, you’ll find it in Seattle.
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