The Most Romantic Restaurants in Seattle

The OpenTable Team

Date night is one of the best opportunities to impress someone special, but choosing a restaurant is tough. Good food is a must, great ambiance is a plus, and friendly servers can really make the evening. So, where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. From lovely vibes to excellent hospitality these restaurants help make a date a night to remember. Book a table at one of these romantic restaurants for a night out in Seattle.

19 Restaurants

Updated December 02, 2019

Restaurants:	Spinasse, Il Terrazzo Carmine, The Metropolitan Grill…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Italian, Steak…
Neighborhoods:	Capitol Hill / First Hill, Downtown…

Spinasse

$$$$·Italian·

Capitol Hill / First Hill

2,735 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

This small and intimate space is definitely one of the best romantic restaurants in the city. Chef Jason Stratton preps a truly impressive menu of authentic Italian dishes like rab…Read more

95% recommended

Notable Wine List in Seattle

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Il Terrazzo Carmine

$$$$·Italian·

Downtown

2,304 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Notable Wine List

Il Terrazzo Carmine is one of the city’s true dining delights. This romantic restaurant has been going strong since the 1980s because of their super high standards, amazing food, a…Read more

98% recommended

Best Service in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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The Metropolitan Grill

$$$$·Steak·

Downtown

7,130 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Business Meals
Notable Wine List

The Metropolitan Grill is exactly what you might think of when you picture a classic steakhouse. Guests enter through tall mahogany doors to meet the tuxedo-clad maitre d's. You ca…Read more

100% recommended

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The Capital Grille - Seattle

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Downtown

2,837 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasion
Romantic

If you and your date are steak lovers, head to the Capital Grille to let nationally renowned cooking wine, dine, and dazzle you. The steaks are dry-aged and hand-cut on premises by…Read more

100% recommended

Good for Groups in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle

$$$$·Asian·

Downtown

5,066 reviews

Special Occasion
Authentic
Business Meals

Wild Ginger serves cuisine that spans the Pacific Rim from China to Indonesia and each dish has a distinctive taste. The kitchen uses fresh ingredients like coconut milk, spicy chi…Read more

94% recommended

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Bar Cantinetta - Madison Valley

$$$$·Italian·

Madison Valley

330 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Cozy

When you think of a quintessential date bar, it's often a warm, intimate spot with soft lighting and inviting ambiance. Located in Capitol Hill, Bar Cantinetta is exactly that. It'…Read more

98% recommended

Late Night Find in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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The Pink Door

$$$$·Italian·

Belltown / Pike Place Market

5,267 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Scenic View

If you really want to go all out on your date night, The Pink Door is perhaps the most magnificent dinner date experience in Seattle. The restaurant has a secret entrance, incredib…Read more

96% recommended

Italian in Seattle

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Single Shot

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Capitol Hill / First Hill

550 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

This trendy restaurant in Capitol Hill is a tiny, one-room place with a marble bar and a candle on every table, but they feel so far away from the hustle and bustle outside you wil…Read more

96% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Shaker + Spear

$$$$·Seafood·

Belltown / Pike Place Market

1,156 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Shaker and Spear prepare small plates and seafood in a highly attractive, minimalist space. They have a very friendly, well-dressed staff that will be excited to entertain a couple…Read more

97% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Barrio - Capitol Hill

$$$$·Contemporary Mexican·

Capitol Hill / First Hill

827 reviews

Hot Spot
Authentic
Good for Birthdays

Barrio is a beautiful space that has a library meets industrial feel with open piping on the ceiling and floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves with candles in every opening. They're …Read more

92% recommended

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Bastille & Back Bar

$$$$·French·

Ballard / Fremont

1,080 reviews

Authentic
Casual
Creative Cuisine

Nothing says date night like a traditional French restaurant. Bastille is a classic French cafe and definitely goes all out to be one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. …Read more

100% recommended

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Westward

$$$$·Northwest·

Wallingford

1,006 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Scenic View
Waterfront

Westward is an amazing date night restaurant when the weather is nice. You can start out on the waterfront Adirondack chairs to drink a spritzer before dinner and enjoy the balmy b…Read more

95% recommended

Scenic View in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Bateau

$$$$·Contemporary French / American·

Capitol Hill / First Hill

604 reviews

Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies
Good for Anniversaries

Bateau’s most distinguishing feature is the glass display of raw cow torsos in the restaurant — but don’t let this deter you from bringing a date here! This bright and classy dinin…Read more

97% recommended

Special Occasion in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Cicchetti

$$$$·Mediterranean·

Lake Union / Eastlake

296 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Romantic

This Eastlake restaurant has a perfectly romantic setting with dramatic views of Lake Union and downtown Seattle. The food focuses on Venetian- and Mediterranean-inspired tapas wit…Read more

94% recommended

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Adana

$$$$·Japanese·

Capitol Hill / First Hill

211 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Romantic

If aesthetics are your thing, this Japanese restaurant is the place to go for a romantic night out. They serve food that looks like artwork. Expect highly seasonal plates showcasin…Read more

90% recommended

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Bar Cotto

$$$$·Italian·

Capitol Hill / First Hill

185 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Romantic

Sure, it’s a pizza place, but who says that can't have its own romantic appeal? Bar Cotto serves arguably the best pizza in Seattle. They have a lovely small dining room that is ne…Read more

96% recommended

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Noi Thai Cuisine - Downtown Seattle

$$$$·Thai·

Belltown / Pike Place Market

274 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Romantic

There aren’t many fancy Thai places in Seattle, but Noi Thai makes up for that. Walking inside you will feel like you’re in a royal palace with columns, geometric archways, and gol…Read more

89% recommended

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Bar Ferdinand

$$$$·Northwest·

Capitol Hill / First Hill

24 reviews

Notable Wine List
Casual
Fit for Foodies

The dining room at Bar Ferdinand is also a wine shop so the walls of the room have bottles of their finest wines lined up on shelves. Choosing from one of the amazing bottles of wi…Read more

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Volunteer Park Cafe

$$$$·Northwest·

Capitol Hill / First Hill

87 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Romantic

Volunteer Park Cafe in Capitol Hill is a unique neighborhood bistro that is so unassuming you might end up just walking right past it unless you know where you’re going. They're a …Read more

94% recommended

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