Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Northwest Washington

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!

Westcott Bay Shellfish Co

4.9

4.9 (979)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Juan Islands

About the restaurant

Growers of clams, mussels, and oysters, we highlight the splendors of the sea, with the seasonal crops of the islands, to bring you a taste of our island community. Reservations are available May - October for The Tide Tables restaurant, located on the edge of the beach, overlooking our cultivated tidelands. There is no better place to enjoy some oysters and see where they grow. All seating is outdoors, so come prepared for the weather! Reservations are highly recommended, and available for 1-20 people May - October.
All reservations are for 1.5 hours based on your reservation start time.
Parties of 8+ will be served family style.
Walk-in space at the Tide Tables is extremely limited, so we have opened up our Net Shed Market where you can enjoy our freshly harvested raw oysters, and the makings for a perfect picnic. All seating at the Net Shed is first come first serve, so if reservations aren't available you can always come out to the Net Shed to slurp down some oysters!

Top review

sara

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Easy to drive to, prompt service, good ambience, and food flavors were on point.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Estelle

4.8

4.8 (269)

$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.

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Mark

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Everything about the experience was excellent. Service was courteous and efficient. The drinks were great. The food was delicious. We had a mix of regular menu items and nightly specials. We will definitely return to enjoy the atmosphere and new offerings from kitchen and bar.

The Admiralty Lounge

4.7

4.7 (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.

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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.

Anthony's Hearthfire Grill - Bellingham

4.7

4.7 (1327)

$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.

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michele

Dined 5 days ago

As usual.. great happy hour and a beautiful view and service was amazing

Whiskey Prime Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (647)

$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.

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CARLAVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Perfection again and again. Perfect service, wine, appetizers and dinner.

Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Country Club

4.7

4.7 (108)

$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)

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Marilyn

Dined on May 8, 2025

Five of us ordered prime rib. The steaks were cooked to perfection, with delicious mashed potatoes as a side. Our server was attentive and timely. We highly recommend the Great Blue Heron!

Anthony's - Squalicum Harbor Bellingham

4.7

4.7 (1391)

$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.

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Tony

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Famous in Bellingham fresh local Seafood and vegies!

13moons

4.6

4.6 (1988)

$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.

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TerryVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always perfect great drinks excellent service best squash soup i ever had crab cakes could use more crab very tasty slaw !!! Husband had their new wedge salad yummy and never fail dungeness crab and lots of it encrusted halibut Love their newly redecorated dining room view is always delightful and deck has summer flowers planted It is our favorite 😍

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Lighthouse Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (416)

$31 to $50

American

Bellingham

About the restaurant

Lighthouse Grill & Pub presents innovative and creative Northwest cuisine for breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner served in an unmatched waterside location with panoramic views of Bellingham Bay and the islands. Our menus reflect a blend of old-world French and new age Northwest cuisine, and change seasonally to take full advantage of the abundant local, fresh food offerings. Our chefs work with local farmers and fishermen to obtain the freshest local seafood, vegetables, and meats that are seasonally available.

Events include: Daily Happy Hour in the Pub from 3-6 pm. Live music on weekend evenings including Sunday Jazz (dinner reservations required). Blues, Brews and BBQ every Thursday in July & August on waterfront Terrace Patio.

Private event spaces for groups available including our signature Wine Cellar, Compass Room & Admiral Garden Room.

Top review

Nathaniel

Dined 4 days ago

It was a wonderful experience! Food was delicious and drinks were wonderful. Highly recommend if you haven’t been.

Anthony's - Cap Sante Marina

4.6

4.6 (1971)

$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!

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Marci

Dined 3 days ago

Wanted to treat visiting family to an amazing brunch with an amazing view! This was by far the best brunch I have had in a long time Anthony's staff were amazing and very attentive! Will recommend and will be back

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