Best Cozy Restaurants in Shoreline

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BallardBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketBothellCapitol HillCapitol Hill / First Hill

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1. Cedar + Elm

4.5

Awesome(432)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Kirkland

Booked 26 times today

Cedar + Elm is a cozy gem tucked away in a serene forest. Reviewers love its old-timey atmosphere and the warm, skillful staff. The restaurant's large but quiet rooms provide comfortable settings for a relaxed dining experience. The unique, elegant ambiance makes it perfect for special occasions. The locally sourced, delicious food and extensive beverage menu are highly praised. It's a place you'd definitely want to return to.

2. Bar Dojo

4.9

Exceptional(1558)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Edmonds

Booked 24 times today

Bar Dojo, literally meaning "place of the way" represents a Modern Asian Restaurant featuring a melting pot of Asian comfort foods with Northwest ingredients. As the first and only of its kind in Edmonds, Bar Dojo strives to be the neighborhood gem that the community has been longing for. Hand crafted cocktails utilizing Asian inspired fruits and spices bring a new dimension to liquid dining. A newly designed dining room and full bar offers a comfortable and warm environment to complete your dining experience. Come visit Bar Dojo at Five Corners in Edmonds, Washington where the parking is plentiful, the drinks are unique and the food is comforting!

A photo of FIVE Restaurant Bistro restaurant

3. FIVE Restaurant Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(1303)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Edmonds

Booked 30 times today

FIVE Restaurant Bistro is a local family owned restaurant specializing in comfort food with a local flair. We strive to provide great food and service in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. During the warmer months we also have some of the best patio seating available in the Edmonds area. During the fall and winter, the outdoor seating area is enclosed and heated.

4. Girardi's Osteria

4.6

Exceptional(123)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Edmonds

Booked 6 times today

Girardi’s Osteria is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant. It opened in 1999 and has been an Edmonds landmark ever since. Girardi's is cozy yet elegant, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food is wonderful and represents many different flavors of Italy as well as some fusion creations. Large 3-sided fireplace in the center of the dining room warms the cold days, while the beautiful patio with a 3-tiered fountain, overhead electric heating, a beautiful mature flowering cherry tree in the middle and Merlot Grapes growing on the trellises provide a garden-like outdoor dining experience seasonally.The dining room is bright and airy with many windows facing the east and west, and bar and lounge area provide a comfortable space for drinks, appetizers and conversations.Girardi's signature dish, Fred's Salmon, a gently smoked and perfectly prepared Salmon served with wild mushroom risotto and roasted asparagus is served Thursdays through Sundays and not to be missed.

5. Salt & Iron

4.7

Exceptional(2896)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Edmonds

Booked 50 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, Salt & Iron brings the comfort of American Northwest cuisine. The brainchild of partners Andrew Leckie and Shubert Ho, their mission is to provide a comfortable dining experience that includes local oysters, steaks and great American cuisine.Salt & Iron's dining room designed by visionary firm Inspired Interiors of Edmonds, brings a brighter and more welcoming dining atmosphere to the Downtown core. It is located just a short walk from the Kingston Ferry and the iconic Edmonds Fountain, where the Edmonds Farmers' Market and the Edmonds Art Walk take place. A full bar provides craft cocktails, local wines and draft beers to accompany the dining experience.

A photo of FlintCreek Cattle Co. restaurant

6. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.7

Exceptional(1919)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenwood

Booked 22 times today

Flint Creek Cattle Company is a new American steak restaurant that emphasizes ethically raised beef and sustainable farm practices. The dining area is extremely wide open and spacious. There is a large, high vaulted ceiling in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows that lets in lots of natural light and lets guests feel like they are eating outside. Flint Creek's menu is an ever rotating selection of modern American cuisine. The items on it frequently change based on the seasonality of the ingredients, ensuring new items are introduced as others leave. Favorites on the menu include Fennel Braised Wild Boar Shoulder, Durham Ranch Bison Hangar Steak, and the Oven Roasted Duck Confit.

7. Fire & The Feast

4.7

Exceptional(945)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Edmonds

Booked 35 times today

The PNW landscape easily lends itself to Italian cuisine. Similar to that of Mediterranean towns, Edmonds is just steps away from Ocean’s Bounty, minutes from the closest vineyards and just hours from some of the best agricultural resources in the nation. Join us as we welcome you into our home for a delightful meal that Nonna would be proud of!

8. The Loft Cafe + Social Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(248)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Edmonds

Booked 1 time today

Founded in 2008 with a purpose of creating an atmosphere of a European downtown feel with an urban NorthWest environment The Loft aimed to create an upscale/casual eating experience in the downtown Edmonds community.With its distinctive black chandeliers, the wallpaper covered surfaces, the backlit white Onyx bar-top and an exclusive courtyard with bamboo planted walls, The Loft is an intimate and unique place for any occasion.Offering small & medium size plates with Mediterranean flair (mostly from Greece and Italy) the menu is changing seasonally to reflect each season’s fresh ingredients.A well picked list of hand crafted cocktails and a good selection of wines promises to satisfy all tastes.We, at The Loft are looking forward to making your night exceptional whether you're here for a drink, dinner, or any celebration.

9. Bar Sur Mer

4.7

Exceptional(100)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Greenwood

Booked 9 times today

BarSurMer is a seafood focused lounge with influences mainly from the Basque region, best known for Tapas, Vermouths, Gin Tônicas, Sherries, & Porron wine service.This small intimate gem located in the Greenwood neighborhood features small plates from a wood-fired oven, and house-crafted cocktails. BarSurMer is the third Restaurant for award winning chef Eric Donnelly, founder of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits and FlintCreek Cattle Company. Come join us monthly for the Sunday Drive where our resident DJ spins an all vinyl set.

10. San Fermo

4.7

Exceptional(1720)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Ballard

Booked 46 times today

We have 15 indoor tables, and 12 covered/heated patio tables. Online reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups can be booked at 5pm on weeknights, please email the restaurant for reservations. Please understand when making your reservation that we cannot guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. We recommend 5pm reservations for parties with specific table requests, if you book later in the evening you may need to wait for your table preference.If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.

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JoeVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •18 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The quality of food here is always excellent and the service is ver attentive, a great neighborhood spot.
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FIVE Restaurant BistroPrice: Moderate• Northwest• Edmonds
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4.9
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Debi
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Bar Dojo is one of favorite places to go as a special treat. The cocktails are fantastic, service is always friendly and helpful, food is amazing. I love that the vegetarian meals are so flavorful and the whole menu is full of surprising and delicious combinations.
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Bar DojoPrice: Moderate• Northwest• Edmonds
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4.9
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BethVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was so lovely! Food and service were wonderful!!!
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Cedar + ElmPrice: Expensive• American• Kirkland
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4.5
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CindyVIP
Idaho •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food is always exceptional. We look forward to dining here when we are in town. We had a minor issue with our bill and the staff took care of it. Thanks Salt and Iron, we can’t wait to come back again hopefully soon!
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Salt & IronPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Edmonds
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4.7
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Sharon
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Food was amazing. I had their salmon, it melted in my mouth. My family loved their meals. Love the atmosphere and staff was friendly! Can’t wait to go back!
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Girardi's OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Edmonds
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4.6

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