Best Historic Restaurants in International District

15 restaurants available nearby

1. The George

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 48 times today

Discover The George: A modern dining marvel led by Chef Guillermo Carreno. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu and lavish bar program within a high-design arena, ushering in a new era for the historic hotel's iconic dining room. Our evolving menu celebrates local seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts.Embrace the Pacific Northwest at The George, savoring the freshest seafood from local waters and curated dry-aged meats. Artisan cheeses and vibrant fruits and vegetables are locally sourced. Signature dishes vary with seasons, from summer scallops to classic Steak & Frites.Honoring the hotel's architecture, The George nods to George B. Post. Renowned Spanish design studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán orchestrates a captivating interior, blending history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, pendant lamp chandeliers, and striking marble floors elevate the ambiance while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors complete the vision.

2. Sushi Kashiba

4.8

Exceptional(818)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 27 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located right next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba hard at work.Ordering one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners is probably your best bet. The cuts of salmon, toro, tuna, yellowtail and other fish are always fresh and beautifully presented. The meal is finished off with Sushi Kashiba's trademark cake-like egg dessert. The restaurant also features à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke.

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3. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8

Exceptional(4059)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 38 times today

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

4. Cutters Crabhouse

4.4

Awesome(3295)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 26 times today

Cutters Crabhouse seafood restaurant, WHERE FRESH SEAFOOD COMES ASHORE ®, is located in downtown Seattle near the historic Pike Place Market. We have a quarter-century long tradition of serving the freshest Northwest seafood including crab, salmon, clams, shrimp, halibut and more. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Elliott Bay waterfront while dining on the "perfect taste" of Seattle.

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5. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

4.1

Excellent(150)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Waterfront / Belltown

Booked 10 times today

Fisherman’s Restaurant is located at the end of the historic Pier 57 built in 1902 by hardware retailers from San Francisco. The Fisherman's Restaurant has been serving Seattle since 1976 for over thirty years, at the end of Miners Landing. The Fisherman's menu primarily consists of fresh northwest seafood, also featuring mesquite grilled items, poultry and pasta dishes. The menu is comprised of lunch and dinner specialties and our 4 signature feasts.

6. Place Pigalle

4.8

Exceptional(1400)

Price: Expensive

• French • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 18 times today

Located in the heart of Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle, just behind the famous fish throwers, Place Pigalle offers an intimate dining experience with stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain Range.Reservation Policies:-Outdoor seating: Please call to request; we will note your preference but cannot guarantee it.-Parties of 5 or more: Must call to reserve.-Tables are seated on a first-come, first-served basis; specific tables cannot be reserved.-Delays: Please notify us promptly to hold your table for up to 15 minutes.Enjoy our cozy, old-world parlor or dine on our summer patio overlooking Elliot Bay and market architecture. Visit Place Pigalle for a charming, unforgettable meal in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market.

7. The Tin Table

4.6

Exceptional(630)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Capitol Hill / First Hill

The Tin Table and Century Ballroom, hidden away on the second floor of the historic Oddfellows building, has been a local institution for the past 27 years. Usually filled with bustling ballroom dancers and diners seeking mouth watering local fare.

8. Oliver's Lounge

4.2

Awesome(4)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Please know we only accept reservation for Sunday brunch, from 11:30am- 2pm. All other days or time, seating is on a first come first serve basis.As Washington state’s first daylight bar, with floor-to-ceiling paned glass windows, Oliver’s Lounge provides the perfect setting for an award-winning classic cocktail or specialty drink. We also offer northwest nibbles, light dinner fare, and a late-night menu. Traditional menu items such as our Classic BLT sandwich and Chicken Caesar salad are anchored by Oliver’s famous burger and Chef Tiffany’s Pan Roasted Lemon-Aleppo Chicken. Whether a local or a tourist, we invite you to join us for a cocktail (or two) as you soak in the Seattle scene from our timeless, historic Oliver’s Lounge.

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9. Tutta Bella - Columbia City

4.9

Exceptional(111)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Columbia City

Booked 9 times today

Tutta Bella Columbia City, our flagship restaurant, has deep roots in the community and we feel lucky to be able to serve up fine Neapolitan pizza to this vibrant, historic neighborhood. With a modern and contemporary vibe, Tutta Bella offers a wide variety of wood fired pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts, served in a lofty space with casual industrial-chic decor. It is the perfect location to stop in for a quick bite, or for any gathering, and the private loft is the perfect setting for private or business event.

10. Jack's BBQ - SoDo

4.7

Exceptional(43)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Georgetown

Booked 2 times today

Authentic Central Texas Barbecue featuring the Texas Trinity - Brisket, Ribs, Sausage. Great craft cocktails including our famous Smoked Orange Old Fashioned. Incredibly good desserts like Peach Cobbler and Pecan Pie. Super delicious Breakfast Tacos. It's like taking a trip to Texas the minute you walk in the door.Owner Jack Timmons grew up in Texas and has lived in Seattle for the last 2 decades. In 2012, he attended BBQ Summer Camp at the Meat Sciences department of Texas A&M, then toured many historic barbecue temples of Central Texas. Returning to Seattle, he bought an offset smoker, imported some post oak and mesquite and started the Seattle Brisket Experience. After a year+ of practicing the art of barbecue, and serving succulent smoked meats to thousands of Northwest BBQ fans at BBQ raves, Jack opened a restaurant in the SoDo region of Seattle in 2014 to bring Central Texas BBQ to the people of Seattle and the Puget Sound region! The Brisket King of Seattle welc

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Katarinavip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Il Terrazzo Carmine is always an absolute delight. Highly recommend!
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Il Terrazzo CarminePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pioneer Square
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4.8
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Rachelvip
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was amazing. The atmosphere was excellent with great service and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Price the food before you go so you are not surprised by the bill. The quality of the food was worth the money for us. But it will be a dinner to save for.
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Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Dave
Las Vegas •57 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
A little disappointed there really wasn’t a view. is good. Services is great fun location.
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The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-SeattlePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Waterfront / Belltown
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4.1
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robert
Seattle / Eastern Washington •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
food was excellent, room was beautiful, very chic. the service was unbelievable, really one of the best experiences we have had.
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The GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.4
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Lorre
Seattle / Eastern Washington •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My wife and I visited Cutters and sat at the bar for happy hour. Andra took very good care of us and the food and drink prices were very good as well the food and drinks were excellent.
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Cutters CrabhousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.4

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. The George

2. Sushi Kashiba

3. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4. Cutters Crabhouse

5. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

6. Place Pigalle

7. The Tin Table

8. Oliver's Lounge

9. Tutta Bella - Columbia City

10. Jack's BBQ - SoDo

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