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1. Stateside - Seattle
4.8
Exceptional(372)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 10 times today
Chef Eric Johnson cooks casual but elegant dishes at his Capitol Hill restaurant specializing in Contemporary Asian cuisine. Since opening in 2014, he’s won over Seattle diners with dishes like chili cumin pork ribs, fried master stock chicken, and crispy duck fresh rolls. The cocktails feature Southeast Asian ingredients like galangal and lime leaf. Stateside is conveniently located on lower Capitol Hill within a short walk of the Convention Center, the Paramount theater and downtown. Check out Stateside's cocktail lounge next door, Foreign National, for an intimate craft cocktail experience.
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2. Foreign National
4.5
Awesome(1)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Capitol Hill
Small intimate cocktail bar focused on technique and ingredient driven drinks and delicious, satisfying drinking snacks.
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3. mbar
4.5
Awesome(438)
Price: Expensive
• Lebanese • Lake Union / Eastlake
Booked 45 times today
Please note that booking a standard or bar reservation will not automatically guarantee seating on the patio. Thank you for your understanding. Large party reservations (groups 12-20) can be booked under the "experiences" section. If you have any questions or don't see what you're looking for, please email rez@mbarseattle.commbar is a modern restaurant with stunning views of South Lake Union and the Seattle skyline. We are proud to feature a dynamic contemporary art collection, cuisine showcasing the exceptional talent of Chef Alexus Williams paired with kind and warm service. mbar begins in the foyer of 400 Fairview at Ground Control. A host will check you in and then a private elevator whisks you up to the 14th floor to begin your mbar experience.
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4. Sugo Hand Roll Bar
4.6
Exceptional(28)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 28 times today
Born in Seattle near the heart of historic Pike Place Market, SUGO is Seattle’s first dedicated hand roll bar. Our handrolls meet at the intersection of the freshest seafood from the Pacific Northwest and Tokyo, fluffy Koshihikari rice, and the crispiest nori this side of Japan.We believe in sourcing our sustainable seafood responsibly so we work closely with local fishmongers who share our commitment to ocean health, ensuring that every bite supports healthy ecosystems and vibrant fisheries. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in fun-to-eat and visually tempting bites. SUGO aims to reimagine the Seattle sushi experience by taking inspiration and paying homage to the preparation and quality of traditional Japanese sushi but introducing new fusion flavors and incorporating various other Asian and West Coast flavors.Whether you’re a seasoned sushi aficionado or a curious newcomer, come join us and experience the magic of hand rolls.
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5. Oddfellows Cafe + Bar
4.7
Exceptional(165)
Price: Moderate
• American • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 25 times today
Oddfellows Café + Bar is an all-day, all-night café and bar that serves simple, fresh food influenced by New American dishes without pretense. Coffee to cocktails all day and all night featuring coffee from Middle Fork Roasters, elevated cocktails, a natural wine program and locally produced cider and beer. Known locally as “the Pike/Pine corridor’s living room”, Oddfellows is a large welcoming, inclusive space with a laid back vibe that welcomes all — morning to night.
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6. The George
4.5
Awesome(1302)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 20 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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7. Lark
4.5
Awesome(1300)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 15 times today
Welcome to Lark, Seattle’s beloved fine-dining destination for 20 years, with New American cuisine from Chef John Sundstrom celebrating the bounty of the Pacific Northwest in a luxurious, comfortable atmosphere with impeccable, welcoming service. Visit our elegant space in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, easily accessible from Downtown Seattle, and experience our James Beard Award-winning food and hospitality.
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8. Firn
new
4.7
Exceptional(7)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 47 times today
Perched above Pioneer Square, Firn at Populus pairs skyline views with a creative and delicious cocktail menu. Drinks are ingredient focused, carefully concocted, and draw inspiration from the transitional nature of our environment and the concept of water and its transition through the phases of the water cycle. The food is a simple offering that compliments the cocktail program and designed to be enjoyed with friends. The food offerings are centered on the craft of preservation with a focus on capturing the region’s produce, meats and fish in peak season, then pickling, canning and preserving to serve throughout the year. With an open-air setting and a lively atmosphere, it’s the perfect destination for good drinks and great company. Firn welcomes guests 21-years and older.firn@populusseattle.com to make a reservation.
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9. COMMUNION
4.7
Exceptional(185)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 47 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.
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10. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(4714)
Price: Moderate
• American • Queen Anne
Booked 72 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.

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