THE BEST Restaurants in Seattle
From street food to fine dining — discover the best restaurants in Seattle with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🍽️ Restaurants in Seattle
- Canlis — A Pacific Northwest fine dining institution since 1950, perched above Lake Union, serving a modern tasting menu with panoramic water views.
- The Walrus and the Carpenter — A celebrated oyster bar in Ballard with daily-shucked Pacific oysters, small plates, and a no-reservations policy that draws long lines.
- Copal — A Mexican fine dining restaurant in Capitol Hill by Chef Erik Peinick, with a 10-course tasting menu and one of Seattle's best tequila lists.
- Tilikum Place Cafe — A cozy bistro near the Space Needle famous for its Swedish-style Dutch baby pancake and seasonal Pacific Northwest dishes.
- Piroshky Piroshky — A Russian bakery at Pike Place Market since 1991, with sweet and savory hand pies, including the famous salmon piroshky.
- Pike Place Chowder — A multi-award-winning chowder stand in Pike Place Market, serving New England, Manhattan, and smoked salmon chowders.
- Etta — A wood-fired restaurant in Belltown by the Ethan Stowell group, with seasonal vegetables, fresh pastas, and craft cocktails.
- London Plane — A cafe, florist, and restaurant in Pioneer Square with Mediterranean-inspired small plates, pastries, and a beautiful setting.