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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 (3894)
$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
Kathy
Dined 1 day ago
One of two fantastic meals we've had this year. Highly recommend!
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
Kathy
Dined 1 day ago
One of two fantastic meals we've had this year. Highly recommend!
The Whale Wins
4.5 (950)
$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.
Top review
TraceeVIP
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Beautiful evening, special place, neighborhood vibes- upscale
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
TraceeVIP
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Beautiful evening, special place, neighborhood vibes- upscale
Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room
4.8 (1773)
$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.
Top review
ClaraVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Always a treat to dine here! The food is unrivaled and always worth it.
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
ClaraVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Always a treat to dine here! The food is unrivaled and always worth it.
Cafe Campagne
4.7 (3134)
$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.
Top review
Linda
Dined 1 day ago
Every time I come to Seattle I enjoy a great meal at Cafe Campagne. The food is delicious, the staff is impeccable, kind and experienced and the portions are just right. The wine info is thorough. Always a wonderful experience!!!!
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
Linda
Dined 1 day ago
Every time I come to Seattle I enjoy a great meal at Cafe Campagne. The food is delicious, the staff is impeccable, kind and experienced and the portions are just right. The wine info is thorough. Always a wonderful experience!!!!
Joule
4.7 (1455)
$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.
Top review
Sharath
Dined 2 days ago
Joule is a great restaurant in Seattle with awesome vegan and vegetarian options. I loved the rice cake with mushroom substitute, which was really tasty. The summer squash with Sechuan sauce was amazing - the flavors were perfectly balanced and not too overwhelming. Our server Tiger was super helpful and gave great recommendations that made the meal even better. The menu has something for everyone, and I was impressed by how creative the plant-based dishes were. If you're looking for a solid dining experience with good food and friendly service, Joule is definitely worth checking out.
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
Sharath
Dined 2 days ago
Joule is a great restaurant in Seattle with awesome vegan and vegetarian options. I loved the rice cake with mushroom substitute, which was really tasty. The summer squash with Sechuan sauce was amazing - the flavors were perfectly balanced and not too overwhelming. Our server Tiger was super helpful and gave great recommendations that made the meal even better. The menu has something for everyone, and I was impressed by how creative the plant-based dishes were. If you're looking for a solid dining experience with good food and friendly service, Joule is definitely worth checking out.
mamnoon
4.5 (1011)
$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.
Top review
Andrew
Dined 7 days ago
The food was quite tasty. The server explained that they were out of a few items and also had items that weren't listed, so the menu needs some updating. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and the service.
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
Andrew
Dined 7 days ago
The food was quite tasty. The server explained that they were out of a few items and also had items that weren't listed, so the menu needs some updating. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and the service.
Harvest Beat
4.8 (1184)
$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
Ronnie
Dined 4 days ago
One of the finest vegan dinning experiences we’ve ever had. You can really tell each ingredient used was carefully selected and grown in Washington. Just an all around fabulous time! So delicious!!!
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
Ronnie
Dined 4 days ago
One of the finest vegan dinning experiences we’ve ever had. You can really tell each ingredient used was carefully selected and grown in Washington. Just an all around fabulous time! So delicious!!!

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