The Most Romantic Restaurants in Seattle
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.
| Restaurants: | Spinasse, Il Terrazzo Carmine, The Metropolitan Grill… |
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| Price Range: | $$$ - $$$ |
| Cuisines: | Italian, Steak… |
| Neighborhoods: | Capitol Hill / First Hill, Downtown… |
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Spinasse
$$$$·Italian·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
This small and intimate space is definitely one of the best romantic restaurants in the city. Chef Jason Stratton preps a truly impressive menu of authentic Italian dishes like rab…Read more
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View AvailabilityIl Terrazzo Carmine
$$$$·Italian·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Romantic
Il Terrazzo Carmine is one of the city’s true dining delights. This romantic restaurant has been going strong since the 1980s because of their super high standards, amazing food, a…Read more
The Metropolitan Grill
$$$$·Steak·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for Anniversaries
- Good for a Date
The Metropolitan Grill is exactly what you might think of when you picture a classic steakhouse. Guests enter through tall mahogany doors to meet the tuxedo-clad maitre d's. You ca…Read more
The Capital Grille - Seattle
$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
- Business Meals
If you and your date are steak lovers, head to the Capital Grille to let nationally renowned cooking wine, dine, and dazzle you. The steaks are dry-aged and hand-cut on premises by…Read more
Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle
$$$$·Asian·
Downtown
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasion
- Good for a Date
Wild Ginger serves cuisine that spans the Pacific Rim from China to Indonesia and each dish has a distinctive taste. The kitchen uses fresh ingredients like coconut milk, spicy chi…Read more
Bar Cantinetta
$$$$·Italian·
Madison Valley
- Neighborhood Gem
- Good for a Date
- Bar Seating
When you think of a quintessential date bar, it's often a warm, intimate spot with soft lighting and inviting ambiance. Located in Capitol Hill, Bar Cantinetta is exactly that. It'…Read more
The Pink Door
$$$$·Italian·
Belltown / Pike Place Market
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
If you really want to go all out on your date night, The Pink Door is perhaps the most magnificent dinner date experience in Seattle. The restaurant has a secret entrance, incredib…Read more
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View AvailabilitySingle Shot
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Neighborhood Gem
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
This trendy restaurant in Capitol Hill is a tiny, one-room place with a marble bar and a candle on every table, but they feel so far away from the hustle and bustle outside you wil…Read more
Shaker + Spear
$$$$·Seafood·
Belltown / Pike Place Market
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Creative Cuisine
Shaker and Spear prepare small plates and seafood in a highly attractive, minimalist space. They have a very friendly, well-dressed staff that will be excited to entertain a couple…Read more
Barrio - Capitol Hill
$$$$·Contemporary Mexican·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fun
- Bar Seating
- Good for a Date
Barrio is a beautiful space that has a library meets industrial feel with open piping on the ceiling and floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves with candles in every opening. They're …Read more
Bastille & Back Bar
$$$$·French·
Ballard / Fremont
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Handcrafted Cocktails
Nothing says date night like a traditional French restaurant. Bastille is a classic French cafe and definitely goes all out to be one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. …Read more
Westward
$$$$·Northwest·
Wallingford
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
- Great for Outdoor Dining
Westward is an amazing date night restaurant when the weather is nice. You can start out on the waterfront Adirondack chairs to drink a spritzer before dinner and enjoy the balmy b…Read more
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$$$$·Contemporary French / American·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Special Occasion
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
Bateau’s most distinguishing feature is the glass display of raw cow torsos in the restaurant — but don’t let this deter you from bringing a date here! This bright and classy dinin…Read more
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View AvailabilityCicchetti
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Lake Union / Eastlake
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
This Eastlake restaurant has a perfectly romantic setting with dramatic views of Lake Union and downtown Seattle. The food focuses on Venetian- and Mediterranean-inspired tapas wit…Read more
Adana
$$$$·Japanese·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fit for Foodies
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
If aesthetics are your thing, this Japanese restaurant is the place to go for a romantic night out. They serve food that looks like artwork. Expect highly seasonal plates showcasin…Read more
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View More InfoBar Cotto
$$$$·Italian·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Fit for Foodies
- Neighborhood Gem
- Romantic
Sure, it’s a pizza place, but who says that can't have its own romantic appeal? Bar Cotto serves arguably the best pizza in Seattle. They have a lovely small dining room that is ne…Read more
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View More InfoNoi Thai Cuisine - Downtown Seattle
$$$$·Thai·
Belltown / Pike Place Market
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
There aren’t many fancy Thai places in Seattle, but Noi Thai makes up for that. Walking inside you will feel like you’re in a royal palace with columns, geometric archways, and gol…Read more
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View More InfoBar Ferdinand
$$$$·Northwest·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- Notable Wine List
- Casual
- Fit for Foodies
The dining room at Bar Ferdinand is also a wine shop so the walls of the room have bottles of their finest wines lined up on shelves. Choosing from one of the amazing bottles of wi…Read more
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View More InfoVolunteer Park Cafe
$$$$·Northwest·
Capitol Hill / First Hill
- 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
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