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- TTimAsheville / Western North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined todayThe best sushi is Seattle. The staff is beyond exceptional. You’ll be dreaming of the food for years to come.More infoSushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.9
- MMargoVIPDetroit / Eastern Michigan •15 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLoved the venue… eclectic, elegant yet comfortable. Excellent wait staff and amazing food.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- DDavidVIPWashington, D.C. Area •67 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOutstanding views with food and service to match. Get a table along the water facing windows, and try the jambalaya. You won’t regret it. Sadly we live on the other side of the country or we’d be here on a weekly basis to try everything on the menu. If, like us, you’re just passing through town, don’t pass up Cutters Crabhouse.More infoCutters CrabhousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.5
- SSamanthaCentral Kentucky •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoDelicious. A great experience. Do not skip the spicy tuna or the hamachi.More infoSugo Hand Roll BarPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.7
- KKeriSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoLoved the black cod. Also fried green tomatoes with crab. Really nice waiter with our group of six.More infoHalf ShellPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.6
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12 top date night restaurants in Seattle
Seattle’s romantic restaurants show that with market-fresh plates, Northwestern wines, and some mood lighting, sparks can fly in the Emerald City. Set the stage for a monumental moment with exquisite seafood at a kaiseki spot in Belltown. In Pike/Pine, whisk a date away on a whirlwind trip to not-quite Greece. Or share a plate of hand-cut noodles to celebrate a special occasion at an acclaimed Piedmont trattoria. Even though most people in town consider fancy flannel dressing up, these places serve you a splash of something sexier. Read on for a guide to Seattle’s 12 most romantic restaurants to book now.
5 Must-Book Restaurants in Seattle
Despite economic challenges, restaurant openings currently outpace closures in the Seattle area. The exciting new crop mirrors the Emerald City’s own diversity, and includes a swanky, American brasserie at the city’s revamped Fairmont Olympic Hotel, a Moroccan restaurant in the heart of Pike Place Market, and a family-run Vietnamese joint in Haller Lake. Here are five hot spots to book in Seattle right now.
The Best Places to Grab a Drink in Seattle
Like the dazzling Emerald City itself, Seattle’s bar scene is a lot of things at once: it is a craft beer haven, teems with celebrated grunge dives, and boasts wine lists featuring the best of Washington’s locally produced bottles. No matter your drink of choice, there is a speakeasy, wine bar, or brewery for whatever strikes your fancy. Find your next drink at one of these innovative bars focused on craft, quality, and, of course, good times.
The Top 9 Seattle Restaurants for Outdoor Dining
For much of the year, Seattle is gray, a bit cold—and yes, rainy. But from May to September, sunshine and warm temps transform the city. Across Seattle, there are many perfect patios for sipping cocktails, lakeside venues with skyline views and fresh seafood, and cozy backyards to enjoy al fresco dining. So while the sunshine doesn’t last long in the Emerald City, as summer inches closer, here are a few of the best places in the city to visit for excellent food and drinks outside.
The 10 Greatest Restaurants in Seattle
There’s great seafood to be consumed in Seattle, but it’s only the beginning of what the Emerald City has to offer. Boasting one of the country’s most creative and diverse dining scenes, Seattle is dedicated to sourcing locally—from land to sea. Storied restaurants, from Canlis, the pinnacle of Pacific Northwestern fine-dining, to chic modern hangouts like the Walrus and the Carpenter, prove Seattle’s range and prowess. And even as the city’s changed over the last decade, growing and evolving under a massive tech boom, its soul remains as vibrant and bold as ever.
The Top Restaurants by Cuisine in Seattle
Whether it’s a margherita pizza or sashimi you seek, here are the best places by cuisine type, according to our tastemakers.
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Whether you're looking for some of the finest fresh seafood around or a plate of good old-fashioned comfort food, Belltown is a great neighborhood to indulge your palate. No vehicles are allowed on the waterfront in Belltown, but most people think that's part of its charm. It's a completely walkable area with lots of outdoor seating and potted plants sprinkled throughout. For dining, your options range from sushi and Mediterranean food to Hawaiian and tapas joints. Dine on Italian outdoors by candlelight at a high-end restaurant or stop by a pub for some craft beer and guajillo nachos. If French cuisine is more your style, you'll find some unique local brunch options.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Waterfront is Anthony's - Pier 66 Seattle