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Best Restaurant in Seattle, Washington — 2026 Top-Rated Pros

Browse 160 verified restaurant providers in Seattle. Reviews, hours, and direct contact — free to use.

In Seattle, Washington: Restaurant discovery is the category Yelp built a $3B business on, and the 250 U.S. cities of restaurant inventory on Recommended.app reflects a different premise: discovery by people who actually live in the city, not by review counts of out-of-town travelers. The directory includes the full menu of restaurant categories — fine dining (chef-driven, multi-course, $80 to $250+ per person), upscale casual ($35 to $85 per person), neighborhood casual ($18 to $40 per person), quick-service and counter-service, brunch specialists, dive bars with food, food halls, and every regional cuisine focus. For high-end restaurants specifically, reservations matter — many of the top spots in major metros book 30–90 days ahead, and walk-in availability is rare on weekends. Resy, OpenTable, and Tock are the major reservation platforms; some restaurants now do direct-only booking through their own site. Brunch is the highest-margin meal for most restaurants and the most over-rated category — places that are great at dinner often phone it in for Sunday brunch service. Beyond reviews, the most useful signal for restaurant quality is whether locals fill the dining room on a Tuesday night. Tourist restaurants are full Saturdays only.

Top Restaurant in Seattle (160)

Sparta's Pizza & Pasta House — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Sparta's Pizza & Pasta House

Lynwood, WA

14 reviews

Avanti Pizza & Pasta — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Avanti Pizza & Pasta

Lynwood, WA

14 reviews

Pho Mignon — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pho Mignon

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pho T-Q Restaurant — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pho T-Q Restaurant

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

The Sugar Shack — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

The Sugar Shack

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pizza Patron — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pizza Patron

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pizzaroni - Lynwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pizzaroni - Lynwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

La Pasta — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

La Pasta

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Johnny's Wok Restaurant — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Johnny's Wok Restaurant

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

T Dumpling House — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

T Dumpling House

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pogacha — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Pogacha

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Crumble & Flake Café Pâtisserie — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Crumble & Flake Café Pâtisserie

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

The Rollin Log Tavern — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

The Rollin Log Tavern

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Zeeks Pizza — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Zeeks Pizza

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Rhodie's Smokin BBQ — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Rhodie's Smokin BBQ

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

RaajGharana — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

RaajGharana

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Masthi Bar & Grill — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Masthi Bar & Grill

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Chowpatty Chaats — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Chowpatty Chaats

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Bento-ya Goemon — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Bento-ya Goemon

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Japan Ginger — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Japan Ginger

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Dan Gui Chinese Cuisine — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Dan Gui Chinese Cuisine

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Taqueria La Venadita — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Taqueria La Venadita

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

El 42 Cantina — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

El 42 Cantina

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Masa Mexican Kitchen & Cantina — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Masa Mexican Kitchen & Cantina

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Enzo's Bistro and Bar Issaquah — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Enzo's Bistro and Bar Issaquah

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Laadla Cuisine of India — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Laadla Cuisine of India

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pho on 44th — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pho on 44th

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Gyro Crush — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Gyro Crush

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Gyro Delight — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Gyro Delight

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Plantiful Superfoods — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Plantiful Superfoods

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Kalia Indian Cuisine & Sports Lounge — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Kalia Indian Cuisine & Sports Lounge

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Hanari Cafe — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Hanari Cafe

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Avanti Pizza and Pasta — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Avanti Pizza and Pasta

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Astoria Pizza & Pasta — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Astoria Pizza & Pasta

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Sunset Alehouse — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Sunset Alehouse

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Flat Iron Grill — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Flat Iron Grill

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Danji Korean Cuisine — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Danji Korean Cuisine

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Issaquah Pho Restaurant — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Issaquah Pho Restaurant

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Ms Saigon Kitchen — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Ms Saigon Kitchen

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Jenny Pho — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Jenny Pho

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Tantalus Restaurant — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Tantalus Restaurant

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Garlic Crush — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Garlic Crush

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Issaquah Cafe — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Issaquah Cafe

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Berna's Bakery & Cafe — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Berna's Bakery & Cafe

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

The Egg & Us — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

The Egg & Us

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Frankie's Pizza — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Frankie's Pizza

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Flying Pie Pizzeria — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Flying Pie Pizzeria

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Sea Town Foods — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Sea Town Foods

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Issaquah — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Ivar's Seafood Bar - Issaquah

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Fins Bistro — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Fins Bistro

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Rhodie’s Smokin BBQ — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Rhodie’s Smokin BBQ

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Stan's Bar-B-Q — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Stan's Bar-B-Q

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Meathouse Barbecue — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Meathouse Barbecue

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

The Great American Diner & Bar — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

The Great American Diner & Bar

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Jak's Grill — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Jak's Grill

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

The Well & Table — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

The Well & Table

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Coconut Thai — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Coconut Thai

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Noodle Boat Thai Cuisine — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Noodle Boat Thai Cuisine

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

O'Char Thai Cuisine — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

O'Char Thai Cuisine

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Indian Grill Issaquah — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Indian Grill Issaquah

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Maharaja Cuisine of India — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Maharaja Cuisine of India

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Naan N Curry Issaquah — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Naan N Curry Issaquah

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Orenji Sushi & Noodles — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Orenji Sushi & Noodles

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Zushi Sushi — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Zushi Sushi

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Aji Sushi & Grill — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Aji Sushi & Grill

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Chinese Taste 三味居 — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Chinese Taste 三味居

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Macky's Dim Sum — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Macky's Dim Sum

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

J & J Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

J & J Chinese Restaurant

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Amarone Ristorante and Bar — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Amarone Ristorante and Bar

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Nicolino Ristorante Italiano — Restaurant in IssaquahVerified

Nicolino Ristorante Italiano

Issaquah, WA

7 reviews

Susumu Japanese Steakhouse — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Susumu Japanese Steakhouse

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Ka Won Korean BBQ Restaurant

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pho Nguyen's House — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pho Nguyen's House

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pho Hoang Yen — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pho Hoang Yen

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pho&Chill — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pho&Chill

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Padria Mediterranean Cafe — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Padria Mediterranean Cafe

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Kafé Neo Marysville — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Kafé Neo Marysville

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Hacienda Mariana Restaurant — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Hacienda Mariana Restaurant

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

El Infierno Restaurant — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

El Infierno Restaurant

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Cafe Canela — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Cafe Canela

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Sparta's Pizza & Pasta House - Lynnwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Sparta's Pizza & Pasta House - Lynnwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pizza Twist Lynnwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pizza Twist Lynnwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Rinconcito Peruano Restaurant — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Rinconcito Peruano Restaurant

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Aca Las Tortas Lynnwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Aca Las Tortas Lynnwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

BBQ Arirang — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

BBQ Arirang

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Moonshine BBQ — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Moonshine BBQ

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

CAROLINA SMOKE BBQ — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

CAROLINA SMOKE BBQ

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

A Burger Place — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

A Burger Place

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

FloAnna's Diner — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

FloAnna's Diner

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Charm Gai Thai Restaurant — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Charm Gai Thai Restaurant

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Sushi Blue — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Sushi Blue

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Muto Izakaya — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Muto Izakaya

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Wild Wasabi Japanese Cuisine — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Wild Wasabi Japanese Cuisine

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

El Rinconsito Lynnwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

El Rinconsito Lynnwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

La Cazuela Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

La Cazuela Mexican Restaurant

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Prado Mexican Fusion — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Prado Mexican Fusion

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Creekside Steakhouse — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Creekside Steakhouse

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Arirang Korean BBQ — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Arirang Korean BBQ

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

9292 KBBQ — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

9292 KBBQ

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Phở Alderwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Phở Alderwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Fork Mediterranean Grill — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Fork Mediterranean Grill

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Indigo Kitchen and Alehouse — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Indigo Kitchen and Alehouse

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

B3 Breakfast and Burger Bar — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

B3 Breakfast and Burger Bar

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pizza Twist — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pizza Twist

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Baekjeong Lynnwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Baekjeong Lynnwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Cask & Trotter BBQ - Lynwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Cask & Trotter BBQ - Lynwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Bazille — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Bazille

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Indigo Kitchen & Alehouse — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Indigo Kitchen & Alehouse

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Chada Thai Lynnwood — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Chada Thai Lynnwood

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

TK Noodle Cafe — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

TK Noodle Cafe

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Moonsun India Grill — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Moonsun India Grill

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Royal India — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Royal India

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Fuji Teppanyaki & Sushi — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Fuji Teppanyaki & Sushi

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Sushi MISOYA — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Sushi MISOYA

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Asian Wok — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Asian Wok

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Tacos Estilo Guadalajara — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

Tacos Estilo Guadalajara

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

BALAM Mexican Kitchen — Restaurant in LynwoodVerified

BALAM Mexican Kitchen

Lynwood, WA

7 reviews

Tres Lecheria — Restaurant in Seattle

Tres Lecheria

Seattle, WA

8 reviews

Cafe Con Leche — Restaurant in Seattle

Cafe Con Leche

Seattle, WA

8 reviews

Archipelago — Restaurant in Seattle

Archipelago

Seattle, WA

8 reviews

Marjorie — Restaurant in Seattle

Marjorie

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

Nue — Restaurant in Seattle

Nue

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

Rosita’s Mexican Grill — Restaurant in Seattle

Rosita’s Mexican Grill

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

La Palma Family Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Seattle

La Palma Family Mexican Restaurant

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

Frelard Tamales — Restaurant in Seattle

Frelard Tamales

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

That's Amore Italian Cafe — Restaurant in Seattle

That's Amore Italian Cafe

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

Wild Mountain Cafe — Restaurant in Seattle

Wild Mountain Cafe

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

Off the Rez — Restaurant in Seattle

Off the Rez

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

Osteria la Spiga — Restaurant in Seattle

Osteria la Spiga

Seattle, WA

7 reviews

A

Asadero Prime

Seattle, WA

J

Jeffry's

Seattle, WA

G

Gol Mok Market - Bar

Seattle, WA

P

Paju

Seattle, WA

M

Market Pho

Seattle, WA

M

Miss Pho

Seattle, WA

P

Petra Mediterranean Bistro

Seattle, WA

Z

Zuba Mediterranean Eats

Seattle, WA

A

Arthur's

Seattle, WA

J

Julias of Wallingford

Seattle, WA

T

The Independent Pizzeria

Seattle, WA

D

Delancey

Seattle, WA

8

84 Yesler

Seattle, WA

R

Ray's Boathouse, Cafe & Catering

Seattle, WA

E

Emma's BBQ

Seattle, WA

W

Wood Shop BBQ

Seattle, WA

S

Simply Soulful

Seattle, WA

T

The Comfort Zone Restaurant

Seattle, WA

S

Seng Tong Thai

Seattle, WA

K

Krua Thai Eatery

Seattle, WA

Z

Zaika Seattle

Seattle, WA

M

Meesha

Seattle, WA

S

Sushi Taiyo

Seattle, WA

F

Fuji Sushi

Seattle, WA

E

El Sirenito

Seattle, WA

A

Alebrijes Kitchen

Seattle, WA

C

Cinque Terre Ristorante

Seattle, WA

L

Luigi's Italian Eatery

Seattle, WA

What to Look For

Read recent reviews specifically (last 60 days) — kitchens change fast with chef and management turnover. For high-end dining, book through Resy, OpenTable, Tock, or the restaurant's direct site as early as possible. Verify whether they accept walk-ins at the bar (often Yes even when the dining room is fully booked). For dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), call ahead — the website menu rarely reflects what they can actually accommodate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

U.S. norms: 18–22% pre-tax on full service, 15% as a floor for adequate service, 25%+ for exceptional service. For takeout, 10–15% is the modern expectation (many delivery apps default to this). For counter service, the tip jar at the register expects $1–$2 or rounding up. Buffets and self-service: 10% to the staff who clear plates and refill drinks.

How far in advance should I make a reservation?

Top-rated fine dining in major metros: 4–12 weeks ahead, with reservations dropping for the next month on the same day each month. Upscale casual: 1–2 weeks. Neighborhood casual: same-day to 2 days ahead. Walk-in is realistic for casual but not for top spots on Friday or Saturday.

Should I trust restaurant reviews online?

Use multiple sources. Google Reviews capture the broadest sample but skew toward middle-of-the-bell-curve experiences. Specialty platforms (The Infatuation, Eater, local critics) skew toward foodie audiences and quality signals matter more there. The most useful pattern: read reviews from the last 60 days specifically — restaurants change quickly with kitchen turnover.

What''s the difference between fine dining and upscale casual?

Fine dining: tasting menus, formal service, dress codes, $80+ per person, often 2–3 hour dining duration, sommelier on the floor. Upscale casual: à la carte menu, less formal service, $35–$85 per person, 90-minute dining duration, wine list rather than sommelier. Different occasions warrant different categories.

How do I know if a restaurant is family-friendly?

Check whether they have a kids menu (most family-friendly do), whether they take reservations for groups with kids, and whether reviews mention noise levels. Loud is often good for kids; quiet upscale spots are stressful with toddlers. Brunch is generally more kid-friendly than dinner regardless of the restaurant.

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