Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Northwest Washington

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Updated May 05, 2025

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

The Admiralty Lounge

4.8

4.8 (61)

$30 and under

American

Bellingham

About the restaurant

The Admiralty Lounge is a 21+ restaurant and lounge, offering inventive cuisine inspired by old Naval passages and Trade Routes. Our aesthetic and menu take a healthy inspiration from both the Aubrey-Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brien as well as Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, backed by exceptional cocktails, beer, wine and more with spirited and non-alcoholic options for everyone.

Delicious comfort food like Fish & Chips arrive along side re-imaginings of traditional naval meals, such as our Imperial Swine. House Smoked Oysters, Clam Chowder, and our Caesar Salad make way for locally harvested mussels and grass-fed steak while those seeking lighter fare may find their way to robust salads, or vegetarian offerings such as our seasonal Harvest Plate.

Located next to Bellingham's iconic Mount Baker Theater, The Admiralty is perfect for an after work happy hour downtown, an inspiring meal before a show, or a late night drink with your closest friends.

Top review

Sandra

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

The service was impeccable! Our server, an amiable young fellow, took our order by memory! An amazing feat at any age. The cocktails were innovative, and the food was very good. I am looking forward to returning very soon to try more of the cocktail and food selections. And... there were fresh flowers on every table, which adds a lot to a pleasurable dining experience.

Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Country Club

4.8

4.8 (106)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Blaine

About the restaurant

**Great Blue Heron Grill, located in Blaine, Washington, is located 3.2 miles from Semiahmoo Resort.

The Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club features seasonal and locally sourced ingredients in a picturesque setting on an award-winning Arnold Palmer designed course. The restaurant is open to the public, so stop in and enjoy an elevated dining and cocktail experience for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch! We offer weekly specials and are happy to host your special event in the Private Arnold Palmer Room. Great Blue Heron features a variety of wines, available by the glass or by the bottle, cocktails, beer, and other beverages. Sit on our beautiful patio and enjoy this special location.

Sunday menus are Brunch (10-2pm), Lunch(11-4pm) Dinner (4-7pm)

Top review

Summar-Breeze

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Great place to dine while on our seaside golf getaway.

Roe

4.8

4.8 (89)

$31 to $50

American

Bellingham

About the restaurant

We are a high-low, fine-casual concept making simple, seasonal American cuisine inspired by the culinary traditions of Italy, France, & Spain.

Expect to see dishes that you are used to seeing at fancy restaurants & some you would typically find at a drive-thru or dive bar. but they all are served on a plate from Goodwill.

Our menus are ever-changing, not just by the season but by the day. we embrace change, creativity & inspiration every chance we get.

For groups of 2 people, we recommend ordering 4-6 dishes from the three sections of the menu (depending on how hungry you are!). for example - 2 snacks, 1 small share plate, & 1 large share plate.

The food is designed to be enjoyed family-style. As such, your food will be coursed out as we see fit. for groups ordering individually, we will do our best to get your order out all at once, but you may experience some slightly longer wait times.

We can’t wait to see you!

Top review

Eric

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing first time dining. The oysters and albacore crudo was absolutely the most incredible flavor.

Estelle

4.8

4.8 (259)

$31 to $50

American

Bellingham

About the restaurant

*At Estelle, we accept online reservations, and we encourage you to walk in*

Located in the Fairhaven neighborhood of Bellingham, Estelle serves creative comfort food and craft cocktails. Our dining room is beautifully designed yet cozy and offers the best natural light in town. We also have outdoor seating surrounded by lush greenery and in close proximity to the bay.

Top review

Ann

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful food, wonderful owner and great staff!! It’s our go-to spot🥳

Anthony's - Squalicum Harbor Bellingham

4.7

4.7 (1382)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bellingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor! Located on Bellwether Bay and offering spectacular views of the San Juan Islands and gorgeous sunsets year-round. Featuring fresh Northwest seafood, local produce, Northwest wines, microbrews and more in a elegant and cozy atmosphere.

Top review

Bruce

Dined 6 days ago

Ran out of the special and still made it work graciously. Good dinner, great spot.

Whiskey Prime Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (633)

$50 and over

Steak

Arlington

About the restaurant

Savor the taste of exceptional steaks and chops at Whiskey Prime Steakhouse! With a variety of meals and an upscale casual atmosphere, Whiskey Prime Steakhouse offers unparalleled service and an array of prime cuts, seafood, and local barrel-aged whiskey for you to enjoy!

All ages welcome.

We recommend that for parties of more 5 or more that you book at least 2 weeks in advance.
Thank you.

Top review

JulieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We enjoyed the food and drinks. The service was good too

Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Bellingham

4.7

4.7 (1317)

$30 and under

Steak

Bellingham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's Hearthfire Grill, Located on Squalicum Harbor! We offers guests spectacular views of the San Juan Islands and Bellwether Bay. Our menu features Northwest designer beef and fresh Northwest seafood complemented by local produce, wine and microbrews. Our high-energy restaurant specializes in hearthfire cooking.

Top review

Annie

Dined 2 days ago

We came here on my husband's birthday and had a wonderful experience! Food was excellent and our server amber was amazing and checked up on us when needed and made us feel welcome when it was our first time visiting this location. Definitely will return if we are in the area!

13moons

4.5

4.5 (1979)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anacortes

About the restaurant

13moons captures the warmth of a lodge atmosphere combined with the unsurpassed flavors of hand-cut Alder wood grilled seafood, meats and the freshest flavors of the Northwest. The chefs hand-pick fresh seafood from the region, including sockeye and silver salmon, halibut, Dungeness crab, an array of fresh shellfish, and take full advantage of Skagit Valley produce to prepare seasonal garnishes and create decadent vegetarian offerings.

Top review

Kathryn

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Wedge salad outstanding. I had blackened fish which was also wonderful. You must have an express o martini for dessert. Food portions are quite large.

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Anthony's - Cap Sante Marina

4.6

4.6 (1954)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Anacortes

About the restaurant

Anthony's at Cap Sante is located in the heart of downtown Anacortes at the Port of Anacortes Cap Sante Marina. The restaurant has a scenic waterfront setting ideal for viewing the activities of the commercial fishing fleet as well as recreational boating. It has two outside decks; one of which is covered with a fireplace, ideal for year round outdoor dining. Enjoy seasonal casual dining next door at The Cabana. Additional casual outdoor/"to-go" dining and bocce ball!

Top review

Mary

Dined 7 days ago

A perfect evening! Great food and amazing service! Thank you so much!

Carnal

4.6

4.6 (1001)

$31 to $50

American

Bellingham

About the restaurant

Carnal focuses on the bold flavors of wood fire and caramelization balanced with acidic, raw, and seasonal elements. We are a passionate group of cooks who do not cut corners and hope that is evident when you try our food. Our signature dish is a bone-in beef rib that is sous-vide before grilling over an open wood fire and finished with rendered bone-marrow. We source many of our ingredients from local farms and fisheries.

Top review

Derek

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Absolutely fantastic food and service! I highly recommend Carnal. Food is on the moderately pricey side, but if you are a foodie, well worth it.

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