Best Casual Restaurants in Lake Union / Eastlake

127 restaurants available nearby

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1. The White Swan Public House

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 6 times today

A rustic seafood driven restaurant and craft cocktail bar. Features an expansive patio and waterfront experience. Rotating daily fresh oysters.

2. Serafina

4.7

Exceptional(2931)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 32 times today

Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

3. Messina

4.0

Excellent(280)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Queen Anne

Booked 48 times today

Messina Modern Italian Kitchen, located just a few steps away from the iconic Climate Pledge Arena, combines modern Italian cuisine with the distinct flavors of the Pacific Northwest. We are all about creating unforgettable experiences for family dinners, a romantic date night, or celebrating and watching a game. We include a 22% service charge on all guest checks to offer competitve, above-industry standard wages for all our staff.

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4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4576)

Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 99 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

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5. Duke's Seafood - Lake Union

4.6

Exceptional(2041)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 29 times today

Duke's Seafood South Lake Union near downtown Seattle, Queen Anne and Eastlake is an upscale casual Pacific NW seafood restaurant and bar offering some of Seattle's best waterfront views and dining, outdoor dining and a full upscale bar and grill experience in the heart of Seattle. Lively, fun and Pacific Northwest casual upscale atmosphere. Near the Space Needle, Amazon, and situated right on shores of South Lake Union. Signature dishes include or Fish Tacos, Fish & Chips, Stuffed Salmon & Halibut, and flavorful, 100% sustainable wild seafood, Award Winning Chowder and grass fed burgers in a gathering place that is friendly, comfortable, unpretentious and filled with personality. We only source all natural, healthful ingredients. Duke's food is free of hormones, antibiotics and free of harmful chemicals. Guests sum up their favorable assessment of what Duke's has to offer with three words: It’s so good!

6. Umi Sake House

4.7

Exceptional(2552)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!

7. Ben Paris

4.3

Awesome(1168)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Just steps away from Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is a vibrant hangout where locals and guests can enjoy a modern spin on classic American cuisine featuring the bounty of the PNW, hand crafted cocktails and carefully selected local beer & wine.-Reservations will be seated when the whole party has arrived-Reservations will be held for 10 minutes from reservation, please call if running late-Walk-ins welcome!-Large party reservations of 9-16 guests are available by phone for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday-Thursday. A credit card is required to secure the reservation. We do not accept reservations for weekend brunch for groups larger than 8 guests. A charge of $25/guest will be applied for no-shows on large party reservations. We kindly require that all members of large party dinner reservations participate in our Tour the Menu family-style dining option.

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8. Stateside - Seattle

4.9

Exceptional(341)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 16 times today

Chef Eric Johnson cooks casual but elegant dishes at his Capitol Hill restaurant specializing in Contemporary Asian cuisine. Since opening in 2014, he’s won over Seattle diners with dishes like chili cumin pork ribs, fried master stock chicken, and crispy duck fresh rolls. The cocktails feature Southeast Asian ingredients like galangal and lime leaf. Stateside is conveniently located on lower Capitol Hill within a short walk of the Convention Center, the Paramount theater and downtown. Check out Stateside's cocktail lounge next door, Foreign National, for an intimate craft cocktail experience.

9. Grappa - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(1218)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Queen Anne

Booked 39 times today

From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented small plates, to the hand crafted cocktails, it is our goal to bring generations of family tradition to your neighborhood. Every dish is designed for you and your family to share, and our space offers the same warmth and passion you would find in our own kitchen. With our traditional Mediterranean small plates, thoughtfully designed cocktails, and extended wine and grappa list, it is our goal to give you the excellent dining experience you deserve!

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10. Cinque Terre Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(2113)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

*Please note that we do not take Happy Hour reservations. Online reservations are for ordering from our dinner menu only.* Modern Italian, Oyster Bar, Neopolitan style artisan pizzas, House Made Pastas, Fresh and local seafood. Cinque Terre is a beautiful area of the Italian Riviera which is comprised of five villages. The towns are connected by medieval style walkable paths. These villages are a favored destination for travelers to Italy where seafood is prevalent. Pesto, a condiment made of fresh basil, is the flagship of tradition in the region. At Cinque Terre, we make our pesto every day from the freshest and top quality ingredients. We always have on the menu, Muscoli (mussels), Polpo (octopus), Gamberi (shrimp) and a variety of seasonal seafood, artisan pizzas along with house-made pastas. For more large party availability, please call the restaurant directly.

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siobhan
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The oysters and fisherman’s stew were incredible. My only regret was I didn’t get a bowl of bisque to go. Highly recommended.
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The White Swan Public HousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.5
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Ruth
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I recently visited the bar at this Italian restaurant, and I was absolutely blown away! The atmosphere is chic yet cozy, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing evening. The staff is incredibly professional and attentive, always ready with great recommendations for cocktails and Italian wines. I tried a Negroni that was perfectly crafted, and a glass of Chianti that instantly transported me to Italy. The selection of aperitifs is fantastic, and the authentic flavors of the small bites to pair with the drinks are a real treat. I highly recommend stopping by for a unique drink experience. I can’t wait to return! The bartenders here are true professionals—knowledgeable, friendly!
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MessinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Queen Anne
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MarkVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Romantic, charming location, good service excellent food. Also, nice wine list including high quality wines by the glass.
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SerafinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.7
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MICHAEL
Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We were seated at our reservation time at a premium table. Our waitress was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and efficient. Salad was unique and very flavorful. Small plate to share at Nichol’s recommendation, of scallops was outstanding. Main courses were again unique, flavorful, and exquisite. Desert was to die for. Best meals we’ve had, ever, in Seattle! Can’t wait to return.
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Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
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4.6
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TanyaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
One of our favorite spots in South Lake Union. Appreciate the view and the food is always excellent. Tonight we enjoyed the fresh sheet BBQ ribs, one of the best dishes we have had here. Service is always great and the view enjoyable.
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Duke's Seafood - Lake UnionPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.6

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127 restaurants available nearby

1. The White Swan Public House

2. Serafina

3. Messina

4. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

5. Duke's Seafood - Lake Union

6. Umi Sake House

7. Ben Paris

8. Stateside - Seattle

9. Grappa - Seattle

10. Cinque Terre Ristorante

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