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The Top Restaurants by Cuisine in Seattle

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by The OpenTable team
Updated February 20, 2020

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.

Spinasse
4.8 (3922)
$50 and over
Italian
Capitol Hill / First Hill
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 tajarin with butter and sage; lamb agnolotti en brodo; and cavatelli with morel ragu.
Top review
John
Dined 4 days ago
Spinasse focuses on northern Italian cuisine of the Piedmont region of Italy, think between Milan and the French border. The flavors were fresh, rich and creatively presented. It is on the pricey side, but perfect for our special occasion. I highly recommend it.
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 tajarin with butter and sage; lamb agnolotti en brodo; and cavatelli with morel ragu.
Top review
John
Dined 4 days ago
Spinasse focuses on northern Italian cuisine of the Piedmont region of Italy, think between Milan and the French border. The flavors were fresh, rich and creatively presented. It is on the pricey side, but perfect for our special occasion. I highly recommend it.
The Whale Wins
4.5 (959)
$31 to $50
American
Wallingford
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 in town. This is seasonal, hearth-driving cooking at its finest, with an ever-changing menu that never ceases to delight.
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Stephanie
Dined 2 days ago
All the food was great with the exception of one dish, some kind of grain crêpe with mushrooms, which really had no flavor at all, and the mushrooms were sautéed, but still felt cold and uncooked, and the crêpe was filled only with mushrooms. There was no seasoning no vegetables no cheese no nothing. It was just a brown grain crêpe with I suppose sautéed mushrooms inside but that was it so that was very disappointing but everything else was great. It’s a unique little spot. The service was great. The waiter was outstanding.
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 in town. This is seasonal, hearth-driving cooking at its finest, with an ever-changing menu that never ceases to delight.
Top review
Stephanie
Dined 2 days ago
All the food was great with the exception of one dish, some kind of grain crêpe with mushrooms, which really had no flavor at all, and the mushrooms were sautéed, but still felt cold and uncooked, and the crêpe was filled only with mushrooms. There was no seasoning no vegetables no cheese no nothing. It was just a brown grain crêpe with I suppose sautéed mushrooms inside but that was it so that was very disappointing but everything else was great. It’s a unique little spot. The service was great. The waiter was outstanding.
Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room
4.9 (1776)
$50 and over
Japanese
Lake Union / Eastlake
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 great time, and you certainly will, too; this is some of the best sushi in Seattle, with ingredients that are prepared thoughtfully and elegantly, blending Seattle’s incredible bounty with Japanese tradition.
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Curtis
Dined 2 days ago
This is always a special place with the best sushi I've ever had ... and also the best rice! We had a geoduck ippins (among many other things) that was so good. Not sure what I expected from it but it was delicious and soooo good. Service was the best: attentive without being fussy and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
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 great time, and you certainly will, too; this is some of the best sushi in Seattle, with ingredients that are prepared thoughtfully and elegantly, blending Seattle’s incredible bounty with Japanese tradition.
Top review
Curtis
Dined 2 days ago
This is always a special place with the best sushi I've ever had ... and also the best rice! We had a geoduck ippins (among many other things) that was so good. Not sure what I expected from it but it was delicious and soooo good. Service was the best: attentive without being fussy and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. Thank you for a wonderful evening!
Cafe Campagne
4.7 (3142)
$31 to $50
French
Belltown / Pike Place Market
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 1994. The space is warm and inviting, the banquettes are comfortable, and the waitstaff is always friendly and attentive.
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Ramon
Dined on Jul 19, 2025
Wonderful French place for casual dining near the market.
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 1994. The space is warm and inviting, the banquettes are comfortable, and the waitstaff is always friendly and attentive.
Top review
Ramon
Dined on Jul 19, 2025
Wonderful French place for casual dining near the market.
Joule
4.7 (1463)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Wallingford
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 steakhouse, with dishes like kalbi with grilled kimchi, chuck flap steak with harissa, and rib eye with spicy peanut oil. The rest of the menu is just as exciting as the beef, especially the crispy eggplant, spicy rice cakes, and black-sesame noodles.
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Janet
Dined 2 days ago
We ate under the covered patio- our favorite area at Joule. We tried one of the new (to us) Korean drinks with dessert. Not only is the food and drink amazing-I learn something every time we’re there.
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 steakhouse, with dishes like kalbi with grilled kimchi, chuck flap steak with harissa, and rib eye with spicy peanut oil. The rest of the menu is just as exciting as the beef, especially the crispy eggplant, spicy rice cakes, and black-sesame noodles.
Top review
Janet
Dined 2 days ago
We ate under the covered patio- our favorite area at Joule. We tried one of the new (to us) Korean drinks with dessert. Not only is the food and drink amazing-I learn something every time we’re there.
mamnoon
4.4 (1016)
$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
Capitol Hill / First Hill
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 as it is cravable, with dishes like kefta, mujaddara, whole fried cauliflower, and a constellation of dips, ready for dunking.
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DavidVIP
Dined on Jul 9, 2025
A wonderful restaurant with amazing food! Highly recommend.
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 as it is cravable, with dishes like kefta, mujaddara, whole fried cauliflower, and a constellation of dips, ready for dunking.
Top review
DavidVIP
Dined on Jul 9, 2025
A wonderful restaurant with amazing food! Highly recommend.
Harvest Beat
4.8 (1189)
$50 and over
Vegan
Wallingford
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, which is a set menu of deeply delicious vegetarian cooking. Each dish is layered and complex, with combinations of vegetables and spices and acid that will leave you thinking about your meal well after heading home for the night.
Top review
James
Dined 2 days ago
I stumbled join Harvest Beat while searching for an Anniversary dinner for my wife and I. We're not vegan but my wofe enjoys vegetarian/vegan foods. So I thought let's try this place out. I'm not a foodie, my wife is. I thoroughly enjoyed all the courses that night. We savored each bite and had an amazing evening there. Thank you for a grand Anniversary dinner experience.
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, which is a set menu of deeply delicious vegetarian cooking. Each dish is layered and complex, with combinations of vegetables and spices and acid that will leave you thinking about your meal well after heading home for the night.
Top review
James
Dined 2 days ago
I stumbled join Harvest Beat while searching for an Anniversary dinner for my wife and I. We're not vegan but my wofe enjoys vegetarian/vegan foods. So I thought let's try this place out. I'm not a foodie, my wife is. I thoroughly enjoyed all the courses that night. We savored each bite and had an amazing evening there. Thank you for a grand Anniversary dinner experience.

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