Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Phinney Ridge

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EastsideNorth of SeattleSeattle

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BallardBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol Hill / First HillDowntownEdmonds

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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72 restaurants available nearby

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1. Westward

4.3

Awesome(1865)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Wallingford

Booked 34 times today

Waterfront dining on the north shore of Lake Union, featuring outdoor fire pit, cheery beachside seating, sustainable seafood, and imaginative marine fare of the Pacific Coast-- including a variety of fresh, local oysters.Arrive by foot, vehicle, boat, kayak or tie up to our dock.We have a limited number of tables available for reservations inside in our dining room for parties of 8 or less. Weather permitting, we do our best to move reservations to outside when desired. For larger parties, we also offer a semi-private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 guests. We look forward to hosting you at Westward! We hope to see you soon. Until we meet at the table....

2. The George

4.5

Awesome(1301)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 37 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.

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3. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4713)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 64 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

4. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4326)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 82 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.

5. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4298)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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

Booked 43 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.

6. The Shambles

4.9

Exceptional(140)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Roosevelt

Booked 10 times today

We are a 21+ restaurant and bar. Founded in 2018 by Joel and Matthew and purchased in late 2022 by Becky and Jon, the vision remains the same: Old English pub vibes, high quality food. We loved The Shambles from the minute we walked in and now we continue the heritage of what was created before us. On the food side: high quality steaks, cut in house. Cooks who have the freedom to create seasonal dishes ranging from foraged mushrooms to house made sausages. To go with your meal, we offer skillfully made, non-fussy cocktails, carefully selected wines, a plethora of beers, sours, and ciders on tap and a a robust non alcoholic selection. We top it all off with warm and knowledgeable service. At the Shambles, you can join us for a lovely date night, get together with friends OR choose to sit at the bar and get an ear full of cheesy jokes and unfiltered chatter We are serious about our service from top to bottom and we can’t wait to serve you!

7. The Ballard Cut

4.8

Exceptional(655)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ballard

Booked 8 times today

The Ballard Cut is a farm-to-table restaurant and whisk(e)y bar specializing in local and seasonal ingredients. Our 1200+ bottle whiskey list ranges from Japanese and Scotch single malts to American bourbons and ryes. The collection is curated to include contemporary and affordable bottles as well as rare and antique vintages. Enjoy a scratch cocktail on our patio as you take in the energetic Ballard nightlife; share a bottle of wine and a tomahawk steak with friends and family; or take a trip around the world with a custom whisk(e)y flight built by our passionate and experienced staff. Helmed by owner Tommy Patrick and chef Rachael Peebles, The Ballard Cut is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication in the restaurant industry. We sincerely hope you enjoy your dining experience.*We have both indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating available. Please call during business hours to confirm any seating requests.*

8. Shuckers

4.8

Exceptional(2596)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Boasting the beautifully carved oak paneling and unique tin ceiling of the haberdashery it once was in the 1930s, Shuckers is one of Seattle's oldest and most preeminent oyster bars.

9. Palace Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(601)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 18 times today

Palace Kitchen offers an open kitchen concept to allow guests to watch the chefs at work. Settle in for dinner at one of the booths or our horseshoe shaped bar with low, intimate lighting and enjoy fresh, seasonal food that is served late into the night. Diners at Palace Kitchen love the whole trout, rotisserie chicken and burger royale that are grilled over the apple wood grill in house.Palace Kitchen offers late night dining with a full menu until 12:00am. Our King Boletus Parlor and Chanterelle Rooms offer private dining for groups of up to either 16 guests or up to 20 guests.

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10. JOEY University Village

4.7

Exceptional(226)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Laurelhurst

Booked 38 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY University Village features the city's only year round patio and brings approachable upscale dining and cocktailing to Seattle’s vibrant U-Village district.

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MaryVIP
New Mexico •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner and our server Andrew was just the best. So warm and friendly. The food was excellent and we loved our surprise anniversary dessert and after dinner drinks. A very memorable experience!
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The GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.5
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JulieVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service and delicious food - consistently!
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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VicenteVIP
Anchorage / Alaska •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Terra Plata gave us such an amazing experience! Our server’s suggestions for bubbly cava from Spain was the perfect way to start our dinner. The extra special touches to help celebrate our birthdays were just so memorable! The food was also amazing, with the chips and pride cake being one of our favorites.
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Terra PlataPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6
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ElizabethVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
Amazing food and huge menu! We would easily go back.
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Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
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4.6
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MelissaH
Seattle / Eastern Washington •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
The freshest of shellfish (oysters) and a delicious garden salad. The bread plate slathered with butter was delicious. The drinks were a little off (Last Word and Paloma), much better at Walrus & Carpenter. Service was efficient and attentive.
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WestwardPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Wallingford
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4.3

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