Best Family Style Restaurants in Columbia City

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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EastsideSeattle

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BallardBeacon HillBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol HillCapitol Hill / First Hill

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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52 restaurants available nearby

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1. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3872)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 26 times today

We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.

2. Musang Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(173)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Filipino • Beacon Hill

Booked 44 times today

We are a community-driven restaurant in Seattle, Washington focusing on the education of Filipino cuisine.We are rooted in Beacon Hill, where we are proud to serve a seasonal beverage program alongside personal and intimate Filipino dishes inspired by our childhood memoriesWe accept daily walk-ins at our bar and a few allotted tables. This is on a first come first serve basis. For 5 or more guests, please come early and speak to our host. Our patio seating is covered and heated. It's definitely cozy and very comfortable.To book a party of 10 or more, please reach out via email or phoneThank you from the bottom of our hearts!We look forward to having you at our table.Text/Call: 206-535-5564info@musangseattle.com

3. Terra Plata

4.5

Awesome(4279)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 55 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

4. COMMUNION

4.7

Exceptional(166)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

COMMUNION is a place where you feel seen. A place that feels like comfort, rest, relief, and peace. Our mission is to provide the food, the familiarity, and the intimacy that make you feel at home.Chef Kristi Brown has spooned her way through the culinary industry for the past 28 years. Starting at a small café in downtown Seattle, Kristi has done just about everything from dishwasher/prep cook to running her own catering business for nearly a decade. From the beginning, her vision was to focus on the art and experience of food through culinary activism. A purpose powered by her mantra, “Everybody’s Gotta Eat!” Chef Kristi desires to build community through the cultivation of fresh food and fine cooking.

5. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4307)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 80 times today

Rustic Mediterranean cuisine at Lola, another in the Tom Douglas family of exceptional downtown restaurants. Don’t miss our hearty breakfasts including eggs benedict and pancakes with sausage, ouzo sizzling kebabs, or our grilled to order pita breads brought to us fresh from our own Dahlia bread bakery right across the street and served with house made spreads. Located in the heart of the bustling Belltown neighborhood, Lola offers the perfect urban dining experience in it’s upbeat environment, just minutes from downtown shopping and theatre to the south and great music and night life to the north on fourth avenue. We’re committed to a green community, composting 75% of waste and supporting our local growers.

6. The George

4.5

Awesome(1282)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Discover The George: A modern dining destination led by Director of Culinary Eraj Jayawickreme. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu within a high-design space, marking a new era for this historic hotel's iconic dining room. The menu celebrates local, seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts. Savor Pacific Northwest flavors with the freshest seafood, artisan cheeses, and vibrant produce. The George pays homage to the historic Georgian Room, a Seattle icon since 1924. Designed by renowned Spanish studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the space blends history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, Art Deco chandeliers, and marble floors enhance the ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors and original Palladian windows complete the vision. With a private dining room and semi-private enclaves, The George is perfect for groups and special occasions.Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Best Design, Americas, 2023.

7. Ben Paris

4.4

Awesome(1221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Just steps away from Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is a vibrant hangout where locals and guests can enjoy a modern spin on classic American cuisine featuring the bounty of the PNW, hand crafted cocktails and carefully selected local beer & wine.-Reservations will be seated when the whole party has arrived-Reservations will be held for 10 minutes from reservation, please call if running late-Walk-ins welcome!-Large party reservations of 9-16 guests are available by phone for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday-Thursday. A credit card is required to secure the reservation. We do not accept reservations for weekend brunch for groups larger than 8 guests. A charge of $25/guest will be applied for no-shows on large party reservations. We kindly require that all members of large party dinner reservations participate in our Tour the Menu family-style dining option.

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8. Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(6435)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 48 times today

** Wild Ginger - Downtown The food at Wild Ginger spans the Pacific Rim from China to Indonesia. We pride ourselves on offering traditional dishes from these distinctive regions and insist on house-made ingredients. Chefs make spicy chili sambals, fresh coconut milk, delicate egg noodles, and our pungent oyster sauce all from scratch. To achieve the sublime flavors of the East, there is no substitute for the time-honored customs of these rich and ancient cultures.

9. 2120

4.7

Exceptional(1529)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Nestled beside the iconic Amazon Spheres, and just a short stroll from the Space Needle and downtown’s premier hotels, 2120 brings “casual fine dining” to South Lake Union—inside our chic, energetic dining room, and on our partially covered heated patio with those beautiful Spheres views. You’ll discover a seasonally driven New American menu built around the freshest, locally sourced ingredients—because what grows together truly goes together.Our thoughtfully curated Pacific Northwest wine list celebrates the region’s best vintners, while our playful cocktail program weaves kitchen‑inspired flavors into every sip. Whether you’re unwinding after work at the bar, gathering friends on the patio, or settling in for a relaxed dinner indoors, 2120 offers an inviting backdrop for memorable moments in the heart of Seattle.

10. Vendemmia

4.7

Exceptional(1148)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 13 times today

Chef Brian Clevenger's first restaurant, located in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood features a constantly changing menu built around house-made pastas, local farm to tables produceBeverage program also focus on PNW and smaller Europeans producer

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B.VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Customer service was great. Food was outstanding as usual. I appreciate the attention to detail in the food preparation. It’s clear they care about the quality of their food. Music was outstanding as an added bonus.
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COMMUNIONPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
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4.7
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Kristi
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined today
This was such a great place to relax and have a great dinner with our friends!
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Terra PlataPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.5
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DianeVIP
Portland / Oregon •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
WOW! We have been to Lola so many times and it never disappoints. We went for dinner and breakfast. The donuts are so yummy! Our favorite restaurant and Hotel Ändra. Lovely!
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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Roccella
Austin •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Spinassi is such a lovely, beautiful experience in every way. I have never not enjoyed every moment of my experiences in Spinassi over the years, as do the guest I have taken here over the years…Thank you to everyone that made our evening so special.
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SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.8
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KatherineVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
Our server was very helpful with suggesting favorite dishes. The food was amazing and the cocktails well crafted. Loved the fried chicken and the short ribs!
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Musang SeattlePrice: Very Expensive• Filipino• Beacon Hill
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4.7

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