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

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Updated October 05, 2024

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OOLA Capitol Hill

5.0

5 (101)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

We always leave ample space for walk-in's so come on over! Party's over 6 people, give us a call or send a direct message on our website.

OOLA Capitol Hill offers craft cocktails showcasing OOLA spirits, elevated bar snacks and PNW casual fine dining, shared plates, driven by the seasons. Executive Chef Elizabeth Blacker creates photo-worthy share plates with the freshest seasonal ingredients with a Pacific Northwest flair.

Nestled in a private courtyard on Union Street between 14th and 15th, OOLA Capitol Hill is a gem of a building with two garage doors opening onto a patio shaded by mature Japanese Maple trees. With 11 seats at the bar and 22 on the floor, it is one of the rare intimate community treasures that make Seattle a marvel.

We also have a Private Dining Room for parties from 8-20.

Top review

Kira

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely restaurant experience with delicious food and attentive service!

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Experience

Craft Cocktail Hour

Stateside - Seattle

4.8

4.8 (312)

$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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Joseph

Dined 3 days ago

Food, drinks, and dessert were all amazing! Looking forward to trying out more of the menu in future visits.

Single Shot

4.9

4.9 (1266)

$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.

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Jennifer

Dined on Oct 1, 2024

Always a great experience. Quality, interesting food. Romantic ambience.

FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.7

4.7 (1839)

$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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Alex

Dined 3 days ago

The food was amazing but the service was the cherry on top. Courtney was so attentive and explained everything and anything on the menu and made the best suggestions.

Bazille - Nordstrom Alderwood Mall

4.9

4.9 (237)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Lynnwood

About the restaurant

Enjoy a view of the exhibition kitchen in a vibrant cafe that delivers our interpretation of bistro cuisine, including soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza and desserts. Beer and wine are available.

Nestled within its suburban surroundings, Bazille is located at The Alderwood Mall inside Nordstrom on the 2nd floor. Join us in our vibrant Bazille restaurant and try our signature Crab Bisque, Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad, Bistro Club Sandwich, or Bazille Burger. Be sure to save room for our White Chocolate Bread Pudding! Seating for large parties available in the dining room or join us at our beautiful new full bar. Free parking available on-site. Join us for Brunch on weekends.

We are open for dine-in service and pickup or delivery orders via DoorDash. Call (425) 329-2108 to place your order.

Top review

Bob

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and the service is great. Excellent value

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Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Betty

4.8

4.8 (1428)

$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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Marilyn

Dined 5 days ago

I always come to Betty every time I am in Seattle! Its consistently delicious with fantastic service!

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Popular dish

Oven Roasted Chicken

Bottle & Bull

4.8

4.8 (472)

$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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Michaelvip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Service was a bit slow all night long. We waited 5 to 10 minutes every time we order a drink at least. The food I thought was good but not fantastic.

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Vista Prime Steaks & Seafood

4.8

4.8 (1326)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Snoqualmie

About the restaurant

Vista prime steaks & seafood is what you would expect in a world class restaurant, and more. With majestic views of the Snoqualmie Valley from every table, this intimate venue features modern Northwest cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients available from local farms, Chef de Cuisine Justin Lee's menu features unexpected, high-concept dishes masterfully designed to engage the intellect and surprise the palate. Add an extensive wine list featuring Washington, Oregon, California and Old World wines and you have a winning combination for a truly unforgettable experience.

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Tom

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

The whole experience was great. It was our first time there and our expectations were exceeded.

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Popular dish

Seafood Tower

Popular dish

St Helens Porterhouse

Popular dish

Imperial Wagyu Flat Iron

Art of the Table

4.7

4.7 (988)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Wallingford

About the restaurant

Join us as we return to what we love most!
We are currently open Tuesday-Saturday seating from 5-9pm. We offer our signature multi- course tasting menu exclusively starting at $142 per person. We require a credit card to hold the reservation. Please call the restaurant directly to cancel. Reservations that no call/no show will be charged $142 per person. Dietary restrictions & substitutions cannot always be accommodated, so please make sure to share allergies/requests prior to your reservation.

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Christophervip

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Such a wonderful meal for my friends birthday! We even saw a rainbow!!

Nick's on Madison

4.8

4.8 (498)

$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

Top review

Clarkevip

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

As you might see I’m a regular at Nick’s. And I’m a regular since both the food and service are excellent ! I especially enjoy Nick’s Happy Hour 4-5:30. But alm is good

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