Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Velveteen

4.9

4.9 (46)

$50 and over

Global, International

Wenatchee

About the restaurant

Velveteen epitomizes luxury and sophistication, emerging as the premier culinary destination in Wenatchee. We offer more than a meal; we present a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Chef Kim and her team have designed a globally inspired tasting menu, with ingredients sourced from local and international sources to ensure the highest quality and freshest flavors. Our exclusive evening begins with one dinner service at 6:30 PM. Arrive early at 6:00 PM to indulge in fresh oysters from Taylor Shellfish Farms, thoughtfully paired with a tasting-sized house martini, a non-alcoholic alternative, or a selection from our premium bar*.
Every moment at Velveteen promises an extraordinary blend of taste, ambiance, and impeccable attention to detail. We look forward to welcoming you to an unparalleled journey of elegance and flavor.
*These offerings are available exclusively by pre-order to guarantee peak freshness.*

Top review

BethVIP

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

You won't find a more amazing restaurant in all of North Central Washington. Outstanding service, ambiance, food, drink and experience. Highly recommend.

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Experience

Dolce Divino July 8-Course Italian Tasting Menu

Experience

Under the Magnolia: A Southern Tasting Menu

Westcott Bay Shellfish Co

4.9

4.9 (986)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Juan Islands

About the restaurant

Growers of clams, mussels, and oysters, we highlight the splendors of the sea, with the seasonal crops of the islands, to bring you a taste of our island community. Reservations are available May - October for The Tide Tables restaurant, located on the edge of the beach, overlooking our cultivated tidelands. There is no better place to enjoy some oysters and see where they grow. All seating is outdoors, so come prepared for the weather! Reservations are highly recommended, and available for 1-20 people May - October.
All reservations are for 1.5 hours based on your reservation start time.
Parties of 8+ will be served family style.
Walk-in space at the Tide Tables is extremely limited, so we have opened up our Net Shed Market where you can enjoy our freshly harvested raw oysters, and the makings for a perfect picnic. All seating at the Net Shed is first come first serve, so if reservations aren't available you can always come out to the Net Shed to slurp down some oysters!

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Lynne

Dined 5 days ago

My favorite place to dine outdoors!! Incredible views, the best oysters ever, and their salads, bread and wine are fresh and delicious.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Bar Bacetto

5.0

5 (350)

$31 to $50

Italian

Waitsburg

About the restaurant

Located in beautiful Waitsburg Washington, a lively yet intimate space that welcomes you into the bosom of wine and wheat country.
Brought to you by Erin & Mike Easton, Bar Bacetto is a cozy 18 seat bar (21+) with a small menu of classic cocktails, antipasti, and fresh pasta dishes. The dynamic, ever changing menu can be found on our giant chalkboard.
We welcome parties of 4 and smaller.

We are a 21+ establishment.

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VictoriaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had the best experience here! The service was great, the food was incredible, and I can’t stop thinking about that panna cotta dessert! We were so happy to have snagged a reservation last minute!

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Popular dish

Spaghetti Nero con Cozze

Italia Trattoria

5.0

5 (1849)

$31 to $50

Italian

Spokane

About the restaurant

Please see our website for our policies and for our daily menu. Italia Trattoria is a regionally inspired Italian restaurant located in historic Browne’s Addition neighborhood. Chef Anna Vogel’s European heritage and world travels have greatly influenced her menu which changes almost daily and features house made pastas, fresh seafood, and naturally raised meats. Our commitment to cooking with seasonal, local produce and top quality Italian products has differentiated Italia Trattoria from any other restaurant in the Inland Northwest. Our approach is both welcoming and knowledgeable, where guests come and go feeling well cared for and excited about their whole experience. James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist Chef Anna Vogel.

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GregoryS

Dined 1 day ago

Exceptionally good food. Really top notch. And some good cocktails as well.

Sushi Kappo Tamura - Omakase at Sushi Bar

5.0

5 (23)

$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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Rodel

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Omakase experience was excellent Matt our chef was great to talk to throughout the experience. The sushi was outstanding. We also got to pick the brains of another chef as well as ours for local hot spots in the city.

SanKai

4.9

4.9 (875)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Sushi master Ryuichi Nakano casts a wide net at SanKai, drawing longtime fans and welcoming newcomers to his intimate new sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Edmonds. Enjoy our cozy dining room, omakase sushi bar, or heated outside dining in our domes.

Please note we are a small restaurant and children (babies) need to me accounted for in your reservation if you need seating/highchair. Stroller space is limited and may not always be accommodated.

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TravisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Simply the best! All around incredible food, service, and ambiance.

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Experience

Sushi Bar

Experience

Standard Indoor Table

Experience

Heated Outdoor Dome

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (2960)

$31 to $50

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano, an intimate restaurant in Olde Town Issaquah, Washington.

From the moment you walk in we hope you will feel like you are a guest in our living room. We believe authentic Italian food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition using only the freshest, highest quality, real Italian ingredients. Montalcino is a perfect location for a romantic date night, elegant birthday or anniversary celebration, a relaxed family dinner, or any special occasion.

A quality menu with a unique wine selection including wines produced throughout Italy as well as some wines from the beautiful state of Washington.

Buon Appetito and Salute!

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GayleVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had dinner here last night for the first time, after hearing friends talk about how good it is. We went there with two other couples for a birthday dinner - first time for all of us - and it did not disappoint! Delicious food, and we loved having a special little area off to the side for our group. Prices aren't inexpensive, but if you save this for a special night out it's a great experience!

Cowiche Creek Brewing Company

5.0

5 (58)

$30 and under

Brewery

Cowiche

About the restaurant

Cowiche Creek Brewing is one of the most unique dining experiences in the Yakima Valley. Located on a 40 acre working farm with expansive valley views and indoor/outdoor seating, the brewery highlights crisp, hop-forward ales paired with the kitchen's rotating, seasonal menu. Their culinary creativity elevates the menu beyond traditional brewpub fare; including USDA Prime Grade burgers (ground in-house), homemade pastas, and specialty dining events featuring oysters, birria tacos, prime rib, and lobster rolls.

Top review

Brian

Dined 7 days ago

The owner and staff here are next level. Could have had a better time. Food and beer is top shelf. Thanks guys.

Amarone Ristorante and Bar

5.0

5 (398)

$31 to $50

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

If you wish to make reservation for bigger size parties, please email admin@amaroneristorantebar.com (preferred) or call and leave us a voicemail and we will try our best to accommodate!

Please use the link below to place a to go order!
https://www.toasttab.com/amarone-ristorante-1084-ne-park-dr
You can also curb side pick up or have ubereats or Doordash deliver to your home!

And we do offer happy hour at our round bar everyday 4-6pm we are open!
No reservation needed!

Salute!

Top review

elda

Dined today

restaurant was super quiet only a couple of tables there, server was great and attentive, ordered 2 pasta dishes 1 glass of wine nothing else .. with tip 115 dollars, in my opinion it is extremely experienced and will probably not be back my pasta had 5 prawns and daughters mo protein.. if u can afford it go here food was good, too expensive for me

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Popular dish

Pappardelle al Kobe Bolognese

The Quincy

4.9

4.9 (48)

$30 and under

American

Chehalis

About the restaurant

"American fine dining restaurant in the historic Hotel Washington building showcasing locally sourced ingredients and a curated wine list. Step into the vibrant atmosphere of our lively bar, Middle Duck, featuring creative cocktails, beer on draft, upbeat music and guaranteed good times."

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Greg

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Over and over the Kahn boys and their staff deliver great meals and caring and engaged service. We call this "our spot" You can find us there with friends most Friday nights. This is the local gem, especially the Middle Duck staff.

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