Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Seattle

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

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Sushi Kappo Tamura - Omakase at Sushi Bar

5.0

5 (20)

$50 and over

Sushi

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner. *Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.

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JayVIP

Dined on May 2, 2025

Absolutely phenomenal omakase experience. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and the chef’s attention to detail made it unforgettable. Highly recommend the hamachi toro!

FareStart Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1437)

$30 and under

American

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

FareStart's James Beard award-winning model for social change is fueled by our restaurant. We’re located in the heart of Seattle for breakfast/lunch on weekdays (walk-ins only), private catered events, Guest Chef Nights and other special dining experiences.

Our beloved Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteers. These events occur on Thursday evenings, tickets are released a month in advance and reservations are needed. These events generally sell out quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible.

FareStart is a social enterprise nonprofit focused on job training and employment. Our restaurant and other food-based businesses serve as classrooms for students to gain culinary skills that prepare them for careers in and beyond the food service industry. Since 1992, we’ve helped more than 15,000 adults and youth work toward stability and economic mobility.

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Faustino

Dined on May 2, 2025

Love love love FareStart. Amazing food, atmosphere, along with outstanding service and all while supporting a great organization that does tremendous work for our community.

The Tin Table

4.9

4.9 (637)

$30 and under

Northwest

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

The Tin Table and Century Ballroom, hidden away on the second floor of the historic Oddfellows building, has been a local institution for the past 27 years. Usually filled with bustling ballroom dancers and diners seeking mouth watering local fare.

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HarveyVIP

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

We were attracted to The Tin Table by its high Google rating, its diverse (perhaps eclectic) menu, very reasonable prices. It did not disappoint. The sharables are certainly adequate for sharing or realistically an entrée if you choose not to share. The cheese plate with the warm olives is a fantastic combination.

Sushi Kashiba

4.9

4.9 (940)

$50 and over

Sushi

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba holding court.

Most guests order one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners. The mix of fresh local fish as well as delicacies from Japan and around the world will satisfy the palette of seasoned sushi fans as well as new entrants into the sushi world. We also feature à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke. Welcome to Sushi Kashiba.

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KhaledVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Most amazing sushi experience ever! Highly recommend to all sushi lovers looking for one of a kind’s experience with a legendary master sushi chef.

Tilikum Place Cafe

4.9

4.9 (2390)

$30 and under

Northwest

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious brunch with excellent and friendly service. Everything was perfect!

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4.9

4.9 (498)

$30 and under

American

Renton

About the restaurant

Vino At The Landing is a fun, vibrant wine bar and retail wine shop located at The Landing in Renton. Whether you're looking for dinner and a glass of wine before a movie or after work, a nice bottle to take with you for a dinner party, or interested in tasting the latest vintage from a great Pacific Northwest producer, we hope you make Vino At The Landing your gathering place.

Our tapas style menu features signature items including Bruschetta, Vino Platter, White Truffle Popcorn, various salads, paninis, wraps, and pasta dishes.

We have a strong focus on hard to find artisan Northwest wines, weekly Thursday Night "Meet The Winemaker Tastings" and monthly wine education classes.

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Todd

Dined on May 3, 2025

The service was outstanding, wine was wonderful, and the shrimp tacos are out of this world and the sausage and shrimp penne was awesome!! Cheers

Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.9

4.9 (4165)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pioneer Square

About the restaurant

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners.
Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

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Jeff

Dined 5 days ago

A restaurant needs 3 things to be a superb experience; quality food, great service, and great ambience. Il Terrazo Carmine has all three - I have been there numerous times and have always enjoyed the food, the attentive and professional service, and the ambience - feels like places I have dined in in Rome.

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4.8

4.8 (26)

$31 to $50

Filipino

International District

About the restaurant

Just a group of Filipinos that wanted to bring Bulalo and Pancit to the neighborhood. Kilig is casual and bright space to share with your friends and family. The food is nostalgic and brings you back home to the Philippines. Come get Kilig 4 Kilig

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Debreta

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was top-notch! From the bar staff, the servers, and the bussers made the meal a very enjoyable experience. They were all very attentive with a pleasant demeanor. The food was just impeccable! Everything came out very hot and each dish was flavorful and well seasoned. I can't think of anything that was negative and I definitely will be coming back again.

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Experience

MAY KAPWA AT KILIG

Queen Mary Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (1587)

$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

Laurelhurst

About the restaurant

Queen Mary Tea Room has been providing tea service and fine dining to Seattle and its visitors for 36 years. Our Afternoon Tea with the cranberry orange scones and crumpets to the mint cucumber tea sandwiches, and the silver teapots of Queen Mary's finest teas with the fine English bone china teacups, it's a tradition many generations have experienced.

Our Brunch and Lunch menus are also quite delicious with homemade quiches and soups that will bring you back again and again.

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Shannon

Dined 5 days ago

Queen Mary is a cheerful, cozy restaurant. The staff is very friendly; service prompt, but patient. As one who does not drink caffeine, I appreciate the large selection of herbal and rooibos teas. Highly recommend getting a side of lemon curd with your scone!

The Olive & Grape

4.9

4.9 (586)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Greenwood

About the restaurant

Turkish, Italian and Greek with a Twist.
The Olive and Grape opened in September 2010. The owner, Paola Corsini, is third-generation Italian Levantine, born and raised in Izmir, Turkey. Paola's distinct culture is represented in the menu at The Olive and Grape. Each and every meal served is infused with the traditions of Turkish and Italian cuisine.

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Jamie

Dined 2 days ago

Our entire expenses was wonderful from the moment we walked in. The food was absolutely delicious and I can't wait to go back and try more dishes on the menu. The staff were kind and attentive and the baklava is a must! A must-visit Seattle restaurant with easy parking in the back.

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