The Top 15 Restaurants by Cuisine in Seattle
Where’s the best Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, or Indian food in town? Where’s the best steak, the best pizza, the best plate of oysters? We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among Seattle’s most expert, seasoned diners, broken down by each type of cuisine.
| Restaurants: | Spinasse, The Whale Wins, Blueacre Seafood… |
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| Price Range: | $$$ - $$$ |
| Cuisines: | Italian, American, Seafood… |
| Neighborhoods: | Capitol Hill / First Hill, Wallingford, Downtown… |
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Spinasse
$$$$·Italian·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
ITALIAN: There’s no shortage of great Italian restaurants in Seattle, but Spinasse consistently shines as one of the brightest. Come here for superlative dishes like hand-cut tajar…Read more
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View AvailabilityThe Whale Wins
$$$$·American·
Wallingford
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Local Ingredients
AMERICAN: There’s a reason The Whale Wins is one of Seattle’s most acclaimed and talked-about-restaurants: James Beard Award–winning chef Renee Erickson’s food is some of the best …Read more
Blueacre Seafood
$$$$·Seafood·
Downtown
- Good for a Date
- Business Meals
- Local Ingredients
SEAFOOD: Seattle is one of the best places in the country to find fresh, high-quality seafood, and Blueacre Seafood does its bounty justice. This is a swanky spot, done up in white…Read more
Sushi Kappo Tamura
$$$$·Japanese·
Lake Union / Eastlake
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
JAPANESE: It’s easy for sushi restaurants to feel serious, quiet, austere. Not Sushi Kappo Tamura. Here, it’s clear that chef Taichi Kitamura and the rest of the staff are having a…Read more
Cafe Campagne
$$$$·French·
Belltown / Pike Place Market
- Authentic
- Great for Brunch
- Good for a Date
FRENCH: Smack in the middle of Pike Place Market you’ll find Cafe Campagne, a classic French brasserie that’s been churning out duck confit, beef tartare, and steak frites since 19…Read more
Joule
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Wallingford
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
STEAKHOUSE: Yes, Joule has a section of the menu dedicated to steak, but that doesn’t make it your average steakhouse. This is chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s take on a Korean…Read more
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View AvailabilityOmega Ouzeri
$$$$·Greek·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for Groups
- Neighborhood Gem
MEDITERRANEAN: For excellent Greek food in a comfortable-yet-upscale environment, head to Omega Ouzeri, a restaurant in Capitol Hill from the team behind Vios Cafe. Order a bunch o…Read more
Mamnoon
$$$$·Middle Eastern·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Good Vegetarian Options
MIDDLE EASTERN: It’s hard to make a restaurant that feels both upscale and comfortable, and Mamnoon manages to be both at once. This is modern Mediterranean food that’s as elegant …Read more
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View AvailabilityChavez - Capitol Hill
$$$$·Mexican·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fit for Foodies
- Neighborhood Gem
- Hot Spot
MEXICAN: If you’re craving a vacation, head over to Chavez, a Mexican spot in Capitol Hill that has the vibe and decor of your dream vacation beach house. Yes, it’s far from the Me…Read more
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$$$$·Chinese (Sichuan)·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Spicy
- Neighborhood Gem
- Fit for Foodies
CHINESE: It’s no surprise that chef Jerry Traunfeld—the man behind Poppy—makes excellent Chinese food, and you’ll be feasting on it at Lionhead, where he takes on Sichuanese cuisin…Read more
Pintxo
$$$$·Spanish·
Belltown / Pike Place Market
- Tapas
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
SPANISH: Walk into the back of Pinxto, a neighborhood tapas bar in Belltown, and you’ll find yourself in a gorgeous atrium, surrounded by exposed-brick walls and twinkling lights. …Read more
Harvest Beat
$$$$·Vegetarian / Vegan·
Wallingford
- Vegan
- Local Ingredients
- Good Vegetarian Options
VEGETARIAN/VEGAN: Whether or not you’re into the “woo-woo” stuff that accompanies a meal at Harvest Beat—yes, they ring a gong before dinner—you will certainly be into the food, wh…Read more
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View AvailabilityNoi Thai Cuisine - Downtown Seattle
$$$$·Thai·
Belltown / Pike Place Market
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
THAI: Noi Thai Cuisine is not your neighborhood Thai restaurant. This is a glittering, gilded, grand palace of Thai cooking, where spring rolls are served in wine glasses and and f…Read more
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View More InfoMōkSHA Bellevue
$$$$·Indian·
Bellevue
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Good for Anniversaries
- Casual
INDIAN: MokSHA, an Indian restaurant in Bellevue, prides itself on its fresh ingredients, and you can certainly taste the difference: this is food made healthfully and thoughtfully…Read more
Girin - Permanently Closed
$$$$·Contemporary Korean·
Pioneer Square
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Authentic
KOREAN: Chef Steven Han may have made his name opening Japanese restaurants—he’s the man behind Momiji, Kushibar, and Umi Sake House—but Girin is where he channels his Korean herit…Read more
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