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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 (3890)
$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
Matt
Dined today
We arrived an hour and a half early. The hostess offered for us to grab a drink at their other restaurant next door while we waited for a potential opening. 20 minutes later we were escorted through a service entrance to our table with our drinks in hand. Food was great, service was excellent.
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
Matt
Dined today
We arrived an hour and a half early. The hostess offered for us to grab a drink at their other restaurant next door while we waited for a potential opening. 20 minutes later we were escorted through a service entrance to our table with our drinks in hand. Food was great, service was excellent.
The Whale Wins
4.6 (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 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 today
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 today
Always a treat to dine here! The food is unrivaled and always worth it.
Cafe Campagne
4.7 (3131)
$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
LeslieVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Conveniently located to Pike’s Place and our hotel. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and prompt.
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
LeslieVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Conveniently located to Pike’s Place and our hotel. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and prompt.
Joule
4.7 (1454)
$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
Adonis
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Excellent food in Seattle. The new york strip steak was out of this world . You musr visit thid place
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
Adonis
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Excellent food in Seattle. The new york strip steak was out of this world . You musr visit thid place
mamnoon
4.5 (1009)
$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
Adrian
Dined 1 day ago
Overall this was a good experience for food, drinks and server service, we had a party of 12 and did the tasting menu. The food was wonderful, and the kitchen was even able to accommodate gluten free items for one of our guests. The only downside we experienced was a very long dining time, 3.5 hours from start to finish. We did have half our table arrive 30 minutes late, so we were asked if we’d like to start on the apps and food so it would be there when they arrived. I don’t know if the message was relayed, initial pita bread came 30 minutes after the late group arrived. Several people from our team had to leave early before the dinner and the final course because of the long wait time, so it was a bit lackluster of an experience from that point of view. I booked the reservation 1 week prior with hopes this would allow enough time for the restaurant team to accommodate our large party. I’ve heard many great things about this restaurant, and the food was phenomenal. I would go back again, but likely with a much smaller party and do al a carte.
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
Adrian
Dined 1 day ago
Overall this was a good experience for food, drinks and server service, we had a party of 12 and did the tasting menu. The food was wonderful, and the kitchen was even able to accommodate gluten free items for one of our guests. The only downside we experienced was a very long dining time, 3.5 hours from start to finish. We did have half our table arrive 30 minutes late, so we were asked if we’d like to start on the apps and food so it would be there when they arrived. I don’t know if the message was relayed, initial pita bread came 30 minutes after the late group arrived. Several people from our team had to leave early before the dinner and the final course because of the long wait time, so it was a bit lackluster of an experience from that point of view. I booked the reservation 1 week prior with hopes this would allow enough time for the restaurant team to accommodate our large party. I’ve heard many great things about this restaurant, and the food was phenomenal. I would go back again, but likely with a much smaller party and do al a carte.
Harvest Beat
4.7 (1183)
$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
K Carolyn
Dined 2 days ago
Harvest Beat is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. I just finished my second visit there and the food was even better than the first time I went. The standout for me was the home-made semolina lasagna with applewood smoked tomato sauce and the house-made cashew cheese. (But be aware that the menu changes frequently.) You can sit at the counter and watch the cooks in the kitchen, or at a table. I got the best of both worlds because we chose a table where I could peek into the kitchen. My husband, experiencing Harvest Beat for the first time, commented that everything is carefully curated to make it a relaxing experience -- the healthful, delicious food; the art on the walls and the outstanding service. We love the ambiance. Do yourself a favor and try Harvest Beat.
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
K Carolyn
Dined 2 days ago
Harvest Beat is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. I just finished my second visit there and the food was even better than the first time I went. The standout for me was the home-made semolina lasagna with applewood smoked tomato sauce and the house-made cashew cheese. (But be aware that the menu changes frequently.) You can sit at the counter and watch the cooks in the kitchen, or at a table. I got the best of both worlds because we chose a table where I could peek into the kitchen. My husband, experiencing Harvest Beat for the first time, commented that everything is carefully curated to make it a relaxing experience -- the healthful, delicious food; the art on the walls and the outstanding service. We love the ambiance. Do yourself a favor and try Harvest Beat.

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