Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Seattle

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Tilikum Place Cafe

4.9

4.9 (2319)

$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.

Top review

Tricia

Dined 1 day ago

Tilikum never disappoints…our food was delicious and service second to none as always!

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4.8

4.8 (1501)

$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 34 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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Kiesha

Dined 3 days ago

The perfect setting for my daughter’s 8th birthday party! The staff was wonderful and the food was amazing. Well worth it!

Derby - The Shop Seattle

4.8

4.8 (68)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Derby offers New American cuisine, emphasizing the use of local ingredients from Washington. Enjoy glimpses of The Shop's world-class car collection! The menu caters to a variety of tastes, offering lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch. Don't miss the Bad-Ass Bacon!

Notably, the restaurant provides a comfortable atmosphere for casual dining experiences. Enjoy the bar, indoor dining, and outdoor patio!

For those interested in automotive culture, The Shop also offers tours of its car collection on weekends. This adds an extra layer of interest for visitors, combining a love for cars with the enjoyment of good food.

In addition to its regular dining services, Derby also hosts private events and parties, making it a versatile space for different occasions.

Derby Restaurant presents a blend of culinary delights and automotive enthusiasm, making it a distinctive spot in Seattle's dining scene.

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Brian

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Uniquely fun and exciting environment with very kind hosts and waitresses! Can’t wait to go back! Really cool cars too!

Portage Bay Cafe - University District

4.7

4.7 (727)

$30 and under

Breakfast

U Village / U District

About the restaurant

Located in the University neighborhood of Seattle since 1997, this original location sets the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Andrew and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe on Roosevelt is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have covered outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Lisa

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Food was fantastic! Coffee great. Service pleasant.

Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard

4.6

4.6 (359)

$30 and under

American

Ballard

About the restaurant

Located in Ballard since 2006, this location continues the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. In addition to our famous brunch items, our menus include a variety of amazing salads and sandwiches.

Chef Chris and his team create weekly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Jacquelyn

Dined 7 days ago

Staff was amazing beginning to end! They were great at multitasking while many walk in were complaining about wanting a seat! So I applaud them Our server came very quickly and was very tentative to our table regardless if we didn’t need anything I enjoyed the great service food. And a corner seating because my son was also autistic! Thank you so much

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Popular dish

French Toast

Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.6

4.6 (1047)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Downtown Seattle since 2005, this location continues the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Lauren and her team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe at South Lake Union is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Matt

Dined 7 days ago

Great as always. The food is consistently delicious and the staff is always courteous. We’ve been going for years for their breakfasts and it’s always a great way to start our day when visiting Seattle.

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Popular dish

Bananas Foster French Toast

Portage Bay Cafe - On 65th

4.6

4.6 (315)

$30 and under

Breakfast

U Village / U District

About the restaurant

Located on NE 65th between Roosevelt and Green Lake, Portage Bay Cafe on 65th continues our mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Pedro and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe on 65th is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have heated outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Lauren

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

This is our favorite brunch spot in Seattle. The food is all locally sourced and/or organic. We feel safe feeding it to our infant son knowing it doesn’t have artificial colors/sweeteners or preservatives. The French toast is a MUST. Our service is always quick and so kind. Definitely recommend

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Bananas Foster French Toast

Skillet Diner at Post Alley

4.5

4.5 (32)

$30 and under

American

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

The award-winning, full-service Skillet Diner is opening in the iconic Post Alley of Seattle in June 2023. We’re a neighborhood joint doing our best to make the place feel relaxed, service attentive and easy, and the food approachable yet focused. We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients and continually redefine the meaning of comfort. The style of food is like what we’re known for on the airstream. The difference? We have so much more room! Bring a date, your kids, or your out-of-town guests and an appetite. We look forward to putting some tasty treats in your belly.

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Cynthia

Dined 2 days ago

Stopped in here while in town for the Niners/Seahawks game. Unfortunately can’t remember our waitress’s name but she was very helpful with suggestions . Had the Robert & it was delicious! My husband had the Breakfast Bowl & loved it. I would highly suggest eating here!

The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can

4.4

4.4 (223)

$30 and under

French American

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Voted Best Brunch in The Seattle Times Best in the PNW People's Choice Awards!
Experience brunch at the Pike Place Market on Can Can's outdoor patio and bistro and bar. Accentuated by lush foliage and dreamy views of the Puget Sound from Post Alley, this hot spot boasts the freshest ingredients from the market. Whether you're celebrating special occasions with friends or romancing your crush, this new bar and bistro will serve up an enchanting experience. Brunch Prices: $8 ~ $25 // Dinner Prices: $8 ~ $50

A few classic dishes include the Can Can Beignets, the Can Can Burger, and the Pommes Frites. The craft cocktails are also prepared with the same market fresh ingredients as the dishes.

Indoor and patio seating is available for all ages. Bar top seating is only available for over 21. Patio seating is first-come first-serve. Large party reservations of 6 or more are subject to a minimum.

Top review

Narinevip

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Food was great, the pink chai late and French toast were amazing.

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Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle

4.4

4.4 (212)

$30 and under

Breakfast

West Seattle/Alki

About the restaurant

For over 26 years, we have served Seattle's best breakfast and brunch. We source local, organic and sustainable ingredients, and our menus change monthly.

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Terry

Dined 7 days ago

Don’t let Yelp nay-sayers dissuade anyone from enjoying one of the best brunches in Seattle. At any of the Portage Bay Cafe locations a diner will enjoy healthy options, and plenty of opportunities to indulge.

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