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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 (3908)
$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
AlVIP
Dined 1 day ago
First time and went for the tasting menu. Starters and pasta dishes were phenomenal, secondi offerings, good but do not live up to pasta offerings. Will definitely go back but will stick to starters and pasta. Little pet peeve, if selecting the tasting menu, include a dessert!
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
AlVIP
Dined 1 day ago
First time and went for the tasting menu. Starters and pasta dishes were phenomenal, secondi offerings, good but do not live up to pasta offerings. Will definitely go back but will stick to starters and pasta. Little pet peeve, if selecting the tasting menu, include a dessert!
The Whale Wins
4.5 (954)
$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
Diane
Dined on Jul 3, 2025
Excellent time enjoying each bite! Highly recommend!
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
Diane
Dined on Jul 3, 2025
Excellent time enjoying each bite! Highly recommend!
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 on Jun 25, 2025
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 on Jun 25, 2025
Always a treat to dine here! The food is unrivaled and always worth it.
Cafe Campagne
4.7 (3139)
$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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AntonyVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Seattle tradition! Classic French fare at the Pike Place Market. A favorite!
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
AntonyVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Seattle tradition! Classic French fare at the Pike Place Market. A favorite!
Joule
4.7 (1459)
$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
SophiaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic food and amazing service! Loved Joule and will be back next time we're in the Seattle area.
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
SophiaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic food and amazing service! Loved Joule and will be back next time we're in the Seattle area.
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.
Top review
DavidVIP
Dined 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
A wonderful restaurant with amazing food! Highly recommend.
Harvest Beat
4.8 (1186)
$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
MihirVIP
Dined 6 days ago
This is a restaurant providing great plant based food. Included with the set dinner price of $135 is drink pairing- either non alcoholic or alcoholic. The drinks are interesting & tasty concoctions. The fixed 5 course meal includes soups, salads, an entree, and desert. It is very filling. The food is sources from local farmers & is prepared in front of your eyes. There is a single seating time of 7pm, after which doors are closed. You will finish around 9pm. Want good healthy food, a restaurant with a homely ambiance, and a great plant based meal, come here. Parking is on the local streets. Make a reservation.
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
MihirVIP
Dined 6 days ago
This is a restaurant providing great plant based food. Included with the set dinner price of $135 is drink pairing- either non alcoholic or alcoholic. The drinks are interesting & tasty concoctions. The fixed 5 course meal includes soups, salads, an entree, and desert. It is very filling. The food is sources from local farmers & is prepared in front of your eyes. There is a single seating time of 7pm, after which doors are closed. You will finish around 9pm. Want good healthy food, a restaurant with a homely ambiance, and a great plant based meal, come here. Parking is on the local streets. Make a reservation.

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