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1. The Pink Door
4.8
Exceptional(9317)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 168 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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2. Salty's on Alki Beach
4.7
Exceptional(9745)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Seattle/Alki
Booked 129 times today
Located on Alki Beach with the most spectacular view of the Seattle skyline, Salty’s is one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America. Salty’s is renowned for our award-winning fresh seasonal seafood, Pacific Northwest Coastal cuisine, playful atmosphere, and uncommonly genuine service. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are open for year round outdoor dining in our cozy and elegant glass-like tents and on our decks. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to celebrate or just let the stress of the day slip away while enjoying the astonishing waterfront and fresh air of the Elliot Bay. We are truly a great escape and delicious fun! Established in 1980, we are a James Beard Smart Catch Restaurant, proudly independent, family owned and operated, and woman owned.
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3. Spinasse
4.8
Exceptional(3886)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 30 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.
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4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(4707)
Price: Moderate
• American • Queen Anne
Booked 93 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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5. Lola Seattle
4.7
Exceptional(4324)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 95 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.
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6. Terra Plata
4.6
Exceptional(4295)
Price: Very Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 28 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.
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7. Tilikum Place Cafe
4.9
Exceptional(2403)
Price: Moderate
• Northwest • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 31 times today
Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.
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8. Il Terrazzo Carmine
4.9
Exceptional(4194)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pioneer Square
Booked 60 times today
Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave
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9. Palisade
4.4
Awesome(7884)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Magnolia
Booked 51 times today
Palisade has always had amazing elements. We've created a new range of dishes, updated the atmosphere, and rededicated ourselves to the best service in Seattle. These pieces add up to the best all occasion experience in town.
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10. Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle
4.6
Exceptional(6449)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Downtown
Booked 63 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.

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Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in West Seattle/Alki

Discover the charm of West Seattle/Alki's dining scene, renowned for its "neighborhood gems" that attract both locals and visitors alike. In this vibrant area, you'll find a delightful array of restaurants that pride themselves on offering unique and memorable dining experiences. Each eatery in this locale brings its own flair, often featuring menus that emphasize local, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients, reflecting the community's commitment to quality and sustainability. The dining atmosphere in West Seattle/Alki ranges from the cozy and intimate to the lively and vibrant, ensuring a perfect setting for any occasion. Patrons consistently praise these establishments for their exceptional service and the high quality of their culinary offerings, making them solid choices for anyone looking to enjoy a meal in this picturesque part of Seattle. Whether you're seeking a relaxed brunch spot or an elegant dinner venue, the neighborhood gems of West End/Alki provide an excellent culinary adventure that promises to enhance your dining experience.

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