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Salty's on Alki Beach
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(9,755)Located on Alki Beach with the most spectacular view of the Seattle skyline, Salty’s is one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America. Salty’s is renowned for our award-winning fresh seasonal seafood, Pacific Northwest Coastal cuisine, playful atmosphere, and uncommonly genuine service. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003.
We are open for year round outdoor dining in our cozy and elegant glass-like tents and on our decks. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to celebrate or just let the stress of the day slip away while enjoying the astonishing waterfront and fresh air of the Elliot Bay. We are truly a great escape and delicious fun!
Established in 1980, we are a James Beard Smart Catch Restaurant, proudly independent, family owned and operated, and woman owned.Raccolto
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,304)Chef Brian Clevenger's second restaurant, located in the Junction in West Seattle, on California Ave just north of Genesee. The focus again is on fresh product, served simply. The menu is Italian inspired, and focuses on locally and sustainably-harvested produce and seafood
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- PPeteSeattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food, great service and a great atmosphere.More infoThe Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market•4.8
- TToddSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent food and service. They went the extra mile to make a birthday celebration a truly special event.More infoSalty's on Alki BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Seattle/Alki•4.7
- LLoryMontana •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe new restaurant location is excellent. It’s easily the best high end steakhouse in West Seattle and dare I say Seattle. The prices are in line with similar restaurants. Our server, the food quality and ambiance made for a great dining experience. I highly recommend it.More infoJaK's Grill - West SeattlePrice: Expensive• Steak • West Seattle/Alki•4.7
- CChantalVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •45 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 22, 2025Delicious food as always! Love their seasonal menu, amazing fresh pasta dishes and their salad especially. They also have a special chef's tasting menu. Love the open kitchen concept. Food and service were a 10! I am a true foodie. Having worked in continental and Italian restaurants as a teenager, and being raised by a French mom who cooked, I started cooking young with a subscription to Bon Appetite at 16. I am now 61 and have dined at many restaurants. I feel my standards are high. Raccolto is one 1 of my top 5 restaurants in Seattle. Thank you Raccolto!More infoRaccoltoPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Seattle/Alki•4.6
- SSueSeattle / Eastern Washington •21 reviews4.0Dined on May 25, 2025Most of the food was great, but 2 of us had the seafood risotto but there was no risotto, it was more like dried rice. It was cold and not remotely close to seafood risotto.More infoCamp WestPrice: Moderate• American• West Seattle/Alki•4.6
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One of the best-kept secrets that Seattle has to offer is its incredible restaurant scene. West Seattle is home to some of the best dining experiences around with a vast selection of cuisine to choose from. Seattle's location on the Puget Sound gives its chefs access to the freshest seafood available. In addition, Seattle chefs have fresh produce coming in from the farmlands of Washington state. If you're craving something more international, Seattle offers an amazing selection to choose from, including French, sushi, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Greek, and much more. West Seattle and Alki restaurants are not limited to great seafood and steaks. Complete your meal with some famous Seattle coffee amidst the breathtaking scenery, and you will understand why cooking is considered an art in Seattle.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in West Seattle is Haymaker - West Seattle
The best vegan restaurants in West Seattle are Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle, Raccolto and Salty's on Alki Beach
The best vegetarian restaurants in West Seattle are Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle, JaK's Grill - West Seattle and Salty's on Alki Beach
The restaurants with the best service in West Seattle are Haymaker - West Seattle, Camp West and Salty's on Alki Beach
The restaurants with the best ambiance in West Seattle are Haymaker - West Seattle, Salty's on Alki Beach and Camp West
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