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1. Joule
4.6
Exceptional(1445)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Wallingford
Booked 20 times today
Joule, the first restaurant from celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, is re-located in October, 2012 to the innovative, newly developed the Fremont Collective in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood. From its original opening in 2007, Joule has cultivated a loyal dining fan base and captured the attention of an admiring local and national media captivated by the couple’s unique, modern perspective on Korean cuisine. Joule, the mature sibling to Yang and Chirchi’s restaurant, Revel, highlights Korea’s love of beef featuring unconventional cuts accompanied by distinctive and shareable side dishes.Joule takes reservations for 1.75-3 hour time slots (depending on party size). We do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible and ask that you are considerate of other diners at the end of your meal. If you feel that your party requires more time, please let us know in the notes and we will get back to you with our available accommodations.
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2. Andaluca
4.8
Exceptional(1774)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
Seattle's Andaluca Restaurant serves the finest breakfast in town and offers a warm, inviting ambiance with hand painted murals and large paned windows.
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3. Deep Dive
4.6
Exceptional(357)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Lake Union / Eastlake
Booked 15 times today
Renee Erickson’s Deep Dive: eat and drink inside of an art installation turned cocktail lounge within the iconic Spheres. Expect timeless, thought-provoking, and original cocktails, alongside refined plates, and an exceptional spirits selection. Deep Dive is a modern classic, inspired by marquee hotel bars the world over. Our kitchen will accommodate orders until our last seating each evening.No Minors - strictly 21+. Elevated attire encouraged, but not required. All parties MUST bring a valid, physical I.D. - pictures will NOT be accepted.Please be advised that a reservation does not guarantee specific seating arrangements - no distinction is made between tables or bar seats.As we are an intimate space, we kindly request that inquires for parties larger than 6 people be directed to events@eatseacreatures.comWe look forward to hosting you in Deep Dive! Until we meet, beneath the surface....
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4. JOEY University Village
4.7
Exceptional(182)
Price: Moderate
• American • Laurelhurst
Booked 29 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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5. Elephant & Castle - Seattle
4.5
Awesome(474)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Located beneath the Motif Hotel and just five blocks from Pike Place Market, Elephant & Castle brings a lively British pub experience to the heart of Seattle's financial and shopping districts. Enjoy classic pub fare like fish and chips, a wide selection of beers, and live sports, including football matches, all within walking distance of Paramount and 5th Ave theatres, downtown hotels, and the Convention Center. Whether you're here for happy hour, catching a soccer game, or relaxing after exploring the city, Elephant & Castle is Seattle's go-to spot for an authentic taste of Britain.
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6. Yard House - Seattle
4.4
Awesome(440)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif., in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.
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7. The Fig & The Judge
4.0
Excellent(65)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
The Fig & The Judge - a market restaurant concept located on the 2nd floor of The Renaissance Seattle Hotel, offering globally inspired dishes along with Pacific Northwest favorites, locally sourced and sustainable. Note that The Fig & The Judge is currently open for breakfast and lunch daily. Our all day menu, full dinner menu and bar appetizers and craft cocktails, local beer and wine are available from 1:30pm to 12:00am in our 515 Bar on the Lobby Level of the Renaissance Seattle.
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8. Elliott's Oyster House
4.7
Exceptional(6135)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Elliott’s Oyster House has been Seattle’s classic seafood house & waterfront dining destination for almost 50 years. Our award-winning restaurant features an expansive oyster bar with 24-26 varieties, highlighting the natural flavors of the finest seafood in the Pacific Northwest. Located on the Seattle waterfront on Pier 56, guests flock to Elliott’s for their signature sustainably sourced Dungeness Crab fresh from local waters, wild salmon from thriving runs, and sustainably caught Pacific finfish, in addition to their custom smoked Northwest seafood with Alaskan scallops, King salmon and shellfish. The award-winning wine program has an outstanding selection of seafood-friendly white wines that pair perfectly with the menu.
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9. Nick's on Madison
4.8
Exceptional(538)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Madison Valley
Booked 10 times today
Located just outside of the Arboretum on Madison Street. Nick’s on Madison is your favorite neighborhood spot for casual sophistication. Seasonal dishes, draft beer, wines and craft cocktails. Follow us on Instagram @nicks_on_madison
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10. Tutta Bella - Columbia City
4.7
Exceptional(126)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Columbia City
Booked 4 times today
Tutta Bella Columbia City, our flagship restaurant, has deep roots in the community and we feel lucky to be able to serve up fine Neapolitan pizza to this vibrant, historic neighborhood. With a modern and contemporary vibe, Tutta Bella offers a wide variety of wood fired pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts, served in a lofty space with casual industrial-chic decor. It is the perfect location to stop in for a quick bite, or for any gathering, and the private loft is the perfect setting for private or business event.

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