Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Single Shot

4.8

4.8 (1369)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Discover Single Shot, a neighborhood gem tucked away in hip Capitol Hill. The 1920’s-style space hums with cosmopolitan charm. Chef Antonio Palma crafts thoughtful fare in the wood-fired oven. Seasoned bartenders mix scratch cocktails at the gorgeous marble bar. The attentive staff will have you feeling like a regular whether it’s your first or fifth visit. Single Shot wears many hats; pop in for a sip and a snack, a lingering meal, or a nightcap.

Top review

Bryan

Dined 4 days ago

Another amazing experience at a Seattle, Capitol Hill staple. Always wonderful!

Atoma Seattle

4.8

4.8 (73)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Wallingford

About the restaurant

We are a contemporary restaurant that celebrates the diverse and global influences of our team's culinary background. Our mission is to provide a space that fosters and inspires creativity. From this environment comes a unique experience that pays homage to our surroundings. We take pride in the farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and winemakers that surround us in the Pacific Northwest. Drawing on our experiences, childhood, and travels, we aim to invoke a sense of nostalgia and thoughtfulness throughout your dining experience.

Our cuisine is a true reflection of the seasons, drawing inspiration from the bountiful offerings of our surroundings. With a deep reverence for our culinary heritage, we present dishes that marry traditional European techniques and flavors with a contemporary twist. Every plate that emerges from our kitchen is a testament to our commitment to humble yet inspired creations.

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LorienVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food and cocktails! Overall great experience.

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Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Country Club

4.8

4.8 (109)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Blaine

About the restaurant

**Great Blue Heron Grill, located in Blaine, Washington, is located 3.2 miles from Semiahmoo Resort.

The Great Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club features seasonal and locally sourced ingredients in a picturesque setting on an award-winning Arnold Palmer designed course. The restaurant is open to the public, so stop in and enjoy an elevated dining and cocktail experience for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch! We offer weekly specials and are happy to host your special event in the Private Arnold Palmer Room. Great Blue Heron features a variety of wines, available by the glass or by the bottle, cocktails, beer, and other beverages. Sit on our beautiful patio and enjoy this special location.

Sunday menus are Brunch (10-2pm), Lunch(11-4pm) Dinner (4-7pm)

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Sue

Dined 6 days ago

We had a great table with a fabulous view, excellent dinner and supurb wait staff. What more could we want? Nothing because it was perfect.

Betty

4.8

4.8 (1497)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Queen Anne

About the restaurant

Nestled in upper Queen Anne, just a few blocks away from the iconic views of Kerry Park, sits Betty Restaurant. We are proud to have continued to be a Seattle neighborhood staple for over 12 years. Our menu is best defined as seasonally- driven, thoughtfully prepared comfort food. Betty is a gem and in some ways a throwback - to a time when the food and the guest were the most important part of the dining experience.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Stephen

Dined 2 days ago

A gem in Queen Anne, with a good variety on the menu, and seasonal items for dessert. I'm partial to the lasagne, something not found on every restaurant's menu, but it's here and it's delicious.

Stateside - Seattle

4.8

4.8 (373)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Chef Eric Johnson cooks casual but elegant dishes at his Capitol Hill restaurant specializing in Contemporary Asian cuisine. Since opening in 2014, he’s won over Seattle diners with dishes like chili cumin pork ribs, fried master stock chicken, and crispy duck fresh rolls. The cocktails feature Southeast Asian ingredients like galangal and lime leaf. Stateside is conveniently located on lower Capitol Hill within a short walk of the Convention Center, the Paramount theater and downtown. Check out Stateside's cocktail lounge next door, Foreign National, for an intimate craft cocktail experience.

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Jillian

Dined 4 days ago

Great meal! All of the food was excellent, and the service was just as great!

Nick's on Madison

4.9

4.9 (546)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Madison Valley

About the restaurant

Located just outside of the Arboretum on Madison Street. Nick’s on Madison is your favorite neighborhood spot for casual sophistication. Seasonal dishes, draft beer, wines and craft cocktails. Follow us on Instagram @nicks_on_madison

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DougVIP

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Our favorite neighborhood place! Friendly atmosphere, wonderful staff, excellent food and drink. Great French Dip sandwich! The Caesar salad and the Burrata appetizer are also highly recommended.

Bottle & Bull

4.7

4.7 (520)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Experience the travels of Ernest Hemingway through your palette; eating and drinking your way through the cities that Hemingway loved to frequent; Havana, Paris, Florence and Pamplona (where he discovered his love for bull fighting!) to name a few.
We focus on locally sourced, farm-to-table menus with hand crafted cocktails, as fluid as the seasons.
Like Ernest Hemingway our hunger knows no borders!
Open to those 21 and older.

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AnneVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Great night out with friends. Craft cocktails and delicious food!

Heritage Restaurant | Bar

4.7

4.7 (1479)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Woodinville

About the restaurant

In the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, Heritage Restaurant|Bar is a locally owned, full-service establishment. Woodinville resident chef/owner Breanna Beike fashioned Heritage as a community hub and casual meeting place where residents gather often, tourists don’t feel like tourists, and the food and drinks are approachable and moderately priced.

Heritage Restaurant|Bar is family friendly, great for date night, and a wine-tourist “not to be missed” location. We are the easy, fun, down-to-earth center of the Hollywood Hill roundabout and a destination in vibrant Woodinville. Heritage is a come-as-you-are kind of place that you’ll love.

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Laurie

Dined 4 days ago

This was a lovely venue for a get together with friends. Service was exceptional, food was great! We didn't feel rushed. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to try.

Swing Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (1120)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Olympia

About the restaurant

**Dear Guests, PLEASE READ **

Swing is a 21 and over venue.

We do not allow pets on our patio.

During particularly hot days, we may have a limited menu available.

We have a 15 minute grace period for reservations, please call if you are running late.

We have outdoor seating, indoor seating (which includes main floor tables and the wine cellar downstairs) and a bar height table (Table 11) indoors, please select the area that suits you.

Swing is the perfect spot for date night, or celebrating with friends!
With an award-winning wine list and wonderful staff, Swing is perched on the hill overlooking Capitol Lake.

Swing is a full service restaurant and bar specializing in original and classic craft cocktails, wine flights, and over 25 wines by the glass. We are woman owned and operated since 2007.

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Shelby

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

My party of 5 went to Swing to celebrate my husband passing his big Professional Engineering Test. This was our first time there and we are so glad we chose it! We will definitely be back. All the appetizers, drinks and entrees were delicious!!

FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.7

4.7 (1919)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Greenwood

About the restaurant

Flint Creek Cattle Company is a new American steak restaurant that emphasizes ethically raised beef and sustainable farm practices. The dining area is extremely wide open and spacious. There is a large, high vaulted ceiling in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows that lets in lots of natural light and lets guests feel like they are eating outside.

Flint Creek's menu is an ever rotating selection of modern American cuisine. The items on it frequently change based on the seasonality of the ingredients, ensuring new items are introduced as others leave. Favorites on the menu include Fennel Braised Wild Boar Shoulder, Durham Ranch Bison Hangar Steak, and the Oven Roasted Duck Confit.

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ChrisVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Delicious food - we were at a table upstairs in the corner which was a bit quieter than the rest of the restaurant. It was quite loud, but cool decor and delicious meal

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