From American to Japanese to modern cuisine, Seattle features 50 award-winning restaurants that make it a emerging food destination. The city boasts World's 50 Best nods and James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. Seattle is one to watch for adventurous eaters.
The best restaurants in Seattle
50 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.8oz Burger & Co — Ballard
8oz Burger & Co serves burgers that deliver distinctive and unique flavors using organic, local, and sustainable ingredients. By: Top Chef alum Govind Armstrong 8oz Burger & Co — Ballard is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 2409 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
2.8oz Burger & Co — Capitol Hill
8oz Burger & Co serves burgers that deliver distinctive and unique flavors using organic, local, and sustainable ingredients. By: Top Chef alum Govind Armstrong 8oz Burger & Co — Capitol Hill is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 1401 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
3.Altura
Altura celebrates the Pacific Northwest’s natural bounty with the ingredient-driven principles of Italian cooking. Enjoy elevated Italian cuisine inspired by seasonal ingredients gathered from farmers, foragers, garden, and sea. Altura is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 617 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102
4.Archipelago
Archipelago is an exploration of a region’s identity—taking diners on a culinary journey through Pacific Northwest cuisine and progressive Filipino American flavors. Archipelago is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Filipino, Fusion · 5607 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
5.Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Experience Bellevue’s best views with an unparalleled dining experience from the 31st floor at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi. At this Asian-influenced, contemporary steak and sushi restaurant, you’ll savor aged Prime beef alongside premium seafood and innovative sushi with an American twist. Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Sushi, Steakhouse · 10400 NE 4th St Ste 3100, Bellevue, WA 98004
6.Atoma
Atoma is a contemporary restaurant that celebrates the diverse and global influences of the team's culinary background. Atoma takes pride in the farmers, ranchers, fishers, and winemakers surrounding the restaurant in the Pacific Northwest. Atoma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Global Cuisine · 1411 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
7.Bar Miriam
A neighborhood gem on Queen Anne, Bar Miriam is a cocktail bar and kitchen, named after proprietor Brian Smith’s grandmother. With a focus on shared plates and innovative dishes, alongside thoughtful cocktails and herbal flavors, Bar Miriam draws locals and visitors alike. Bar Miriam is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cocktail Bar · 307 W McGraw St, Seattle, WA 98119, USA
8.Bar del Corso
Bar del Corso features wood-fired pizza and Italian dishes that are meant to share, including salumi, cheeses and desserts. Local, seasonal, and traditional Italian ingredients go into every dish. The bar menu features regional Italian wines, up to five local beers on tap, classic Italian cocktails (aperitivi and digestivi) as well as a full bar. Bar del Corso is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
3057 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
9.Barking Frog
Barking Frog features modern American cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and also offers wines from Washington state growers and classics from around the world. Barking Frog is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
10.Beast & Cleaver
Beast & Cleaver is a family-owned butcher shop and restaurant in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood dedicated to using local, sustainable, organic meat. Also on offer are butchery classes, lunch service, and weekly Saturday dinners for up to 12 people. Beast & Cleaver is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 2362 NW 80th St, Seattle, WA 98117
11.Bourbon Steak Seattle
Bourbon Steak Seattle is a modern American steakhouse that features creative interpretations of classic steakhouse dishes highlighting the Pacific Northwest and Washington state ingredients. The restaurant focuses on seasonal, regional ingredients and all-natural, organic, and hormone-free cuts of beef. Bourbon Steak also offers Seattle’s fresh seafood and shellfish. Bourbon Steak Seattle is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Seafood · 1433 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
12.CANON
Canon is an intimate restaurant and cocktail bar on the border of Seattle's Capitol Hill and First Hill neighborhoods. CANON is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 928 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
13.COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar
COMMUNION is a space where international dishes, cocktails, and culture collide, inviting diners to share in an experience of fellowship, homage, and Black culinary exploration. COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
African, International · 2350 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
14.Canlis
Seattle's landmark fine-dining destination for 68 years, Canlis offers contemporary Pacific Northwest fare in a midcentury-modern home. Canlis is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Pacific Northwest · 2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
15.Copine
Copine serves a 3-course prix fixe menu with a few choices in each category and some supplemental items. The menu changes weekly, focusing on French technique and attention to detail. Both wine and alternative beverage pairings are available as an option to enjoy with dinner. Copine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
6460 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
16.Daniel’s Broiler
Located on the 21st floor of the Bank of America building in the Bellevue Place Complex, Daniel's Broiler is a traditional steakhouse serving USDA prime steaks and other traditional steakhouse favorites and offers a selection of high-end spirits. Daniel’s Broiler is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 10500 Northeast 8th Street Unit BP2101, Bellevue, WA 98004
17.Delancey
Delancey serves award-winning wood-fired pizza crafted from long-fermented dough made from Washington-grown wheat, locally and sustainably raised meats, and the highest quality ingredients sourced from local ranchers and farmers. To complement, is a carefully chosen selection of great local beers and affordable wines from around the globe. Delancey is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1415 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA 98117
18.Eight Row
Eight Row is a pan-American restaurant celebrating the central Washington farming seasons and the flavors of the folks who farm them. Eight Row is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
7102 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
19.Familyfriend
Familyfriend is a "Vibe Dispensary" on Beacon Hill, with a pan-Pacific menu that highlights Guamanian and Filipino flavors. Familyfriend is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Filipino, Fusion · 3315 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
20.Founders Club (Bar)
Founders Club, an intimate spirit drinker's enclave in the heart of Seattle, is defined by deep, rich wood tones and the soft glow of polished brass. The space is moody and warm with plenty of gravitas, and filled with unmistakable energy. Founders Club (Bar) is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
21.Hamdi
Hamdi crafts Turkish and Anatolian flavors prepared over an open fire. The charcoal-grilled, hand-minced kebaps are a signature dish alongside freshly baked lavash and seasonal mezes. Hamdi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
4012 Leary Wy NW, Seattle, WA 98107
22.Il Terrazzo Carmine
Il Terrazzo Carmine is an iconic bastion of soulful and authentic Italian cuisine. It is an institution among special company in Seattle’s fine dining landscape – it is a place that, throughout the past three decades, many have repeatedly chosen to gather, celebrate, negotiate, and mark special occasions with those that matter to them. Il Terrazzo Carmine is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
23.John Howie Steak
John Howie Steak is a steakhouse restaurant and wine bar featuring prime custom-aged steaks and side dishes and offers a vast wine list. John Howie Steak is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Steakhouse · 11111 NE 8th St #125, Bellevue, WA 98004
24.Joule
Joule is a contemporary Korean steakhouse serving nontraditional cuts of beef and dishes that showcase a confident, beautiful blend of Korean flavors. Joule is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
25.Kamonegi
Kamonegi is a cozy restaurant specializing in handmade ni-hachi soba noodles and seasonal tempura. Kamonegi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Noodles · 1054 N 39th St, Seattle, WA 98103
26.Kōbo Pizza
Kōbo Pizza, from acclaimed Chef Shota Nakajima, is a unique mash-up of Detroit-Style Pizza inspired by Chef Shota's Japanese Roots. Located inside the Redhook Brewlab, Kōbo offers pizza, inspired bar snacks, and more! Kōbo Pizza is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Japanese, Pizza · Inside the Redhook Brewlab!, 714 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
27.Lark Restaurant
Lark works with local farmers, ranchers, fisheries, and foragers to serve the best of each season, bright and intense in Spring and Summer, rich and heartening in Autumn and Winter. Enjoy a multi-course dinner menu that changes monthly and features locally-produced and organic cheese, charcuterie, vegetables, grains, fish, and meats, all prepared with a signature focus on flavor and quality. Lark Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Modern Cuisine · 952 E Seneca St, Seattle, WA 98122
28.Lenox
Lenox pays homage to Puerto Rican roots while also exploring the Caribbean aspects of the region and its culture. Lenox is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Puerto Rican · 2510 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
29.Lil Red’s
Lil Red’s Takeout and Catering dishes up traditional Jamaican & Southern fare in the Rainier Valley area of Seattle. Lil Red’s is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Jamaican, Southern · 4225 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
30.Ltd Edition Sushi
Ltd Edition Sushi is a compact restaurant with chef-chosen sushi courses spotlighting high-quality ingredients. Chef Keiji, trained by master sushi chef Shiro Kashiba, prepares the most authentic and highest quality Omakase menu possible. Ltd Edition Sushi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Omakase · 1641 Nagle Pl Suite 006, Seattle, WA 98122
31.Metropolitan Grill
Recognized as one of the top ten steakhouses in the country, Metropolitan Grill has built its reputation on the classics: filet mignon, New York peppercorn steak, Delmonico, porterhouse, and Chateaubriand carved tableside, and a world-class, award-winning wine list. Metropolitan Grill is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 820 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
32.Musang
Musang is a community-driven restaurant in Seattle focusing on the education and experience of Filipinx cuisine and reliving childhood food memories through Filipino food. Musang is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2524 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
33.Paju
Discover modern Korean in Seattle's vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood. Artfully merging Korean and classic flavors and ingredients in a seasonal menu of elevated dishes, Paju also offers a full bar of cocktails, beer, rice wine, and wine. Paju is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
513 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
34.Pancita
Pancita is a scratch-made Mexican restaurant featuring in-house ground masa. Pancita is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mexican · 5501 30th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA
35.Pho Bac Súp Shop
Pho Bac Súp Shop offers beef, chicken, and veggie pho varieties served with other Vietnamese basics. Pho Bac Súp Shop is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Vietnamese · 1240 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
36.Rob Roy
Welcome to Rob Roy, a cocktail den celebrating classic drinks with a bit of punk cheek. Rob Roy is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 2332 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
37.Roquette
Roquette is a quaint French-inspired cocktail oasis by way of Paris, located in Seattle's Belltown. Roquette is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Craft Cocktail Bar · 2232 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
38.Rupee Bar
Rupee Bar serves Sri Lankan and Indian-inspired food and cocktails. Rupee Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Indian, Sri Lankan · 6307 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
39.Seabird
Seabird crafts island-inspired seafood and vegetables, changing daily to reflect the season. Seabird is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Seafood · 133 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
40.Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar, known for its constantly changing seasonal menu and diverse selection of seafood, is a showcase of unique preparations representing various culinary styles and geographies. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Seafood · 205 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
41.Sophon
From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented dishes to the hand-crafted local foraged cocktails, Sophon brings an homage of gratitude for Khmer cuisine to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Every dish is designed thoughtfully by the owner, Karuna Long, for you and your family to share. Sophon is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cambodian · 7314 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
42.Surrell
Surrell, by Chef Aaron Tekulve, is a restaurant focused on seasonal, modern Pacific Northwest cuisine and Washington wine. Surrell's weekly menus highlight the variety of Washington's terroir, from the bounty of Puget Sound and fertile farmland of the Cascades to eastern orchards and vineyards. Surrell is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Pacific Northwest · 2319 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
43.Sushi Kashiba
Located next to the Pike Place Market, Sushi Kashiba offers the highest standard Japanese cuisine that sushi lovers have come to expect from who the Seattle Times calls, the “Sushi Sensei” of Seattle. Sushi Kashiba is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 86 Pine St Suite #1, Seattle, WA 98101
44.The Butcher's Table
The Butcher's Table is a modern steakhouse and takeaway butcher counter that serves American fare dishes featuring Mishima Reserve American wagyu beef. The Butcher's Table is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 2121 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
45.The Capital Grille — Seattle
The Capital Grille is a steakhouse offering American fare dishes and a vast wine selection. The Capital Grille — Seattle is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 1301 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
46.The Flour Box
The Flour Box is a small bakery-cafe serving thoughtfully handmade brioche donuts, cinnamon rolls, and locally roasted coffee. Everything is made from scratch and with care. The Flour Box is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bakery · 5520 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
47.The Walrus and the Carpenter
A Seattle restaurant and oyster bar, The Walrus and The Carpenter marries restaurant to fishing pub. Tallboy beers, Muscadet, piles of chubby oysters, and smart plates are served in a lively, approachable space in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. The Walrus and the Carpenter is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Gastropub, Seafood · 4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
48.The Whale Wins
Drawing inspiration from the cuisine of some of Renee Erickson’s favorite places in southern Europe and England, The Whale Wins’ wood-fired, vegetable focused menu features the very best foods from local beaches, gardens and farms prepared simply and served casually in a lively, light filled, cottage-like space. The Whale Wins is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
British, Mediterranean · 3506 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
49.Tomo
TOMO serves creative, seasonal food and low intervention wine, providing an exceptional dining experience free of formality. Menus are created with micro–seasonal, ethically–sourced ingredients and inspired by the heritages of Tomo's diverse culinary team. Tomo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creative · 9811 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
50.Wild Ginger
Wild Ginger serves authentic Southeast Asian cuisine and offers an award-winning wine program, treated with the same level of care as the food menu. Wild Ginger is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
South East Asian · 1401 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
