Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in North of Seattle

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in North of Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

FIVE Restaurant Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1304)

$30 and under

Northwest

Edmonds

About the restaurant

FIVE Restaurant Bistro is a local family owned restaurant specializing in comfort food with a local flair. We strive to provide great food and service in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. During the warmer months we also have some of the best patio seating available in the Edmonds area. During the fall and winter, the outdoor seating area is enclosed and heated.

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JoeVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The quality of food here is always excellent and the service is ver attentive, a great neighborhood spot.

Bar Dojo

4.9

4.9 (1560)

$30 and under

Northwest

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Bar Dojo, literally meaning "place of the way" represents a Modern Asian Restaurant featuring a melting pot of Asian comfort foods with Northwest ingredients. As the first and only of its kind in Edmonds, Bar Dojo strives to be the neighborhood gem that the community has been longing for. Hand crafted cocktails utilizing Asian inspired fruits and spices bring a new dimension to liquid dining. A newly designed dining room and full bar offers a comfortable and warm environment to complete your dining experience. Come visit Bar Dojo at Five Corners in Edmonds, Washington where the parking is plentiful, the drinks are unique and the food is comforting!

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David

Dined 4 days ago

Always an enjoyable experience with great food and service. We were there for our anniversary and was told "Happy Anniversary" by almost all the staff.

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Experience

TACO OMAKASE - July 29th

Experience

TACO OMAKASE - August 26th

Bazille - Nordstrom Alderwood Mall

4.9

4.9 (267)

$30 and under

American

Lynnwood

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (425) 329-2108 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Thank You.

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chrisVIP

Dined on May 13, 2025

Nice blend of tastes and novelty in the food with excellent service at reasonable price

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Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Katana Sushi & Sake House

4.8

4.8 (106)

$30 and under

Sushi

Everett

About the restaurant

Katana Sushi & Sake House brings high quality sushi to Everett.

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Amber

Dined on May 23, 2025

Our daughter's birthday celebration at Katana was lovely! We ordered a variety of appetizers, specialty rolls, entrees, cocktails (including N/A) and everything was delicious. Some of us were not experienced sushi eaters and the staff was great in educating us on what things were. They also gave a complimentary dessert to the birthday girl! A great time!

Fisherman Jack's

4.7

4.7 (542)

$31 to $50

Asian

Everett

About the restaurant

Fisherman Jack's is an upscale Asian-Seafood fusion restaurant located directly on the Everett Waterfront with beautiful views of the marina.

Our menu showcases an array of culinary delights, including traditional dim sum, timeless Asian-fusion classics, and innovative, Asian-inspired creations.

Savor not only the exquisite dishes but also an array of thoughtfully crafted beverages. Our menu will showcase a carefully curated beverage program with craft cocktail, wine, and draft beer.

If the reservation size you are looking for is not available online, please call us at (425)610-3616 and our hosts will be happy to see how we can help you!

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CindyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food drinks were especially delicious tonight. This is a wonderful location to meet family and friends. The Happy Hour menu has several great options to choose from.

Tula Bene at Tulalip Resort

4.5

4.5 (865)

$31 to $50

Italian

Marysville

About the restaurant

Benvenuto amici!
Welcome friends!

At Tula Bene, expect an experience that is approachable, fun and upbeat, yet focused. When you dine with us, you will experience seasonal dishes that are prepared to order with fresh produce, meats and seafood. Many of our ingredients like ricotta, yogurt, and sausage, even our limoncello, are made in-house.

Savor a juicy steak grilled over cherry wood, a mouth-watering lobster ravioli, or a 1/2 chicken, roasted to order in the woodstone oven. To compliment your meal, add an Italian wine such as a robust Sangiovese from our award-winning, European focused wine list of over 450 different wines, one of our 47 wines available by the glass, or a handcrafted cocktail like the Bella Rossa featuring our home-made limoncello. Top off your meal with a delicious dessert, like the Caramelized white chocolate budino paired with our custom espresso.

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Dylan

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Awesome as always. The food and staff are the best!

Scott's Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (2420)

$30 and under

Seafood

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Join the regulars at this Edmonds neighborhood institution with its vaulted ceilings, comfortable bar and beautifully renovated Komen Room. Local goes beyond food. With a farm-fresh and locally grown philosophy, Scott's menu offers fresh, local produce, meats and even desserts. Also available are local spirits, wine and beer.

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juneVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

About 15 in party. One hostess served us. Twice I had to go run her down; one to place our order, 2. To get check, as I had previously let her know we had 6 guests who had to leave a little early due to airline flight schedules. Everyone enjoyed the food. They accommodated our request for ‘sunroom’ seating. It all worked out and would go to Scott’s again.

Epulo Bistro

4.5

4.5 (2757)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Epulo Bistro blends Southern European inspiration with the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest, offering a seasonal menu full of fresh, local ingredients and creative, handcrafted cocktails.

Located in the heart of downtown Edmonds—just steps from the Cascadia Art Museum, Scratch Distillery, and the Kingston Ferry—Epulo invites you to dine in a warm, welcoming space that now features live piano music every evening, adding a little magic to your meal.

As a second-generation, family-owned bistro, we’re proud to mix modern techniques with timeless cooking traditions to serve food, cocktails, and wine that are both delicious and memorable.

Come join us—we're here to nourish, connect, and contribute to the Edmonds community one unforgettable meal at a time.

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AnneVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Great happy hour, well priced drinks and small plates. Very good service, prompt and friendly, but not intrusive. Our favorite spot in Edmonds, we'll be back!

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Popular dish

Cauliflower

Popular dish

Theo's Dark Chocolate Torte

The Loft Cafe + Social Lounge

4.5

4.5 (248)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Founded in 2008 with a purpose of creating an atmosphere of a European downtown feel with an urban NorthWest environment The Loft aimed to create an upscale/casual eating experience in the downtown Edmonds community.
With its distinctive black chandeliers, the wallpaper covered surfaces, the backlit white Onyx bar-top and an exclusive courtyard with bamboo planted walls, The Loft is an intimate and unique place for any occasion.
Offering small & medium size plates with Mediterranean flair (mostly from Greece and Italy) the menu is changing seasonally to reflect each season’s fresh ingredients.
A well picked list of hand crafted cocktails and a good selection of wines promises to satisfy all tastes.
We, at The Loft are looking forward to making your night exceptional whether you're here for a drink, dinner, or any celebration.

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Nathaniel

Dined on May 18, 2025

Venue is a bit cramped and can get very loud when it’s full. Service is great and food is delicious

Dave & Buster's - Lynnwood

4.1

4.1 (198)

$30 and under

American

Lynnwood

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Joe

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

They were very accommodating with our reservations and put great effort in ensuring we had a great experience. Kyle was super attentive and had a great attitude the entire time our party was present.

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