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1. Salt Harvest
new
4.6
Exceptional(19)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 35 times today
Rooted in the flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Salt Harvest is a rustic and refined hearth inspired restaurant located in the Populus in Pioneer Square. Salt Harvest brings hearth-inspired cooking to the table. Open flame, smoke, and char shape a menu built around fresh seafood, locally grown produce, and sustainably sourced meats. Small plates invite sharing, while bold, comforting entrées highlight the depth of each ingredient. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it offers an experience of honest flavors, good company, and food that feels both timeless and full of character.
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2. Firn
new
4.7
Exceptional(6)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 43 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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3. Polar Bar at the Arctic Club Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(3)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown
Unwind in the popular bar of the hotel and take a step back in time to an era where style and quality are one and the drinks are first class. Lounge in luxurious leather seating surrounded by velvet draperies and choose from a full bar of local wine, craft beer, signature cocktails, or soft drinks. Enjoy a regionally inspired selection of appetizers, small plates and entrees created by our Executive Chef & team. A gathering area by day and a lively hot spot at night, The Polar Bar is a destination for visitors and locals alike with endless opportunities to mix and mingle in Emerald City.
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4. Locus Wines
4.9
Exceptional(103)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Pioneer Square
We are a local winery making wine since 2011 with a mission to showcase Pacific Northwest. Located in Pioneer Square just a few blocks from Lumen Field & T-Mobile Park, our tasting room is a modern, approachable space with an emphasis on showcasing how food & wine elevate one another. Our guests discover many of our wines by tasting a flight, enjoying a quick glass & a snack, or settling in for a full evening of curated pairings. Check out our patio in Spring, Summer and early Fall or just lounge on the comfy couch & chairs. We also offer monthly food & wine pairing events, wine dinners & private events. Open daily, except Tuesdays. W-F: 3-9 PMSat: 12-9PMSun: 12-7PMMon:3-9 PMFor wine events and dinner schedule, or more information on private parties, visit www.locuswines.com
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5. The Pink Door
4.8
Exceptional(9314)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 177 times today
The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.
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6. Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge
4.7
Exceptional(701)
Price: Very Expensive
• Northwest • Downtown
Booked 19 times today
Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge is a waterfront eatery, perched on the 16th floor of LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE, offering spectacular views of the city and the sound. As reviews suggest, the restaurant boasts 'exceptional city and waterfront views', 'stunning locale for a business lunch' and 'gorgeous view of the sound'. The expansive windows provide a panoramic view, making every meal an unforgettable experience.
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7. The George
4.5
Awesome(1300)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 33 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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8. Cutters Crabhouse
4.5
Awesome(3398)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 68 times today
Cutters Crabhouse seafood restaurant, WHERE FRESH SEAFOOD COMES ASHORE ®, is located in downtown Seattle near the historic Pike Place Market. We have a quarter-century long tradition of serving the freshest Northwest seafood including crab, salmon, clams, shrimp, halibut and more. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Elliott Bay waterfront while dining on the "perfect taste" of Seattle.
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9. Salty's on Alki Beach
4.7
Exceptional(9745)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Seattle/Alki
Booked 134 times today
Salty's on Alki Beach is a waterfront restaurant, as it's located on Alki Beach with stunning views of the Seattle skyline and Elliot Bay. It's mentioned in reviews like 'seated in a corner overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the bay and city at sunset' and 'situated on the water with a breathtaking view.' The restaurant's description also highlights its waterfront location and outdoor dining options.
A photo of Umi Sake House restaurant
10. Umi Sake House
4.8
Exceptional(2604)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 97 times today
Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!
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