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1. Sushi Kashiba
4.9
Exceptional(885)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 42 times today
Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located 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 holding court.Most guests order one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners. The mix of fresh local fish as well as delicacies from Japan and around the world will satisfy the palette of seasoned sushi fans as well as new entrants into the sushi world. We also feature à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke. Welcome to Sushi Kashiba.
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2. Cutters Crabhouse
4.5
Awesome(3354)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 12 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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3. Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
new
4.0
Excellent(22)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 4 times today
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub is a family-friendly bar and restaurant located in Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market. The restaurant is housed in the historic Butterworth Building, which was once home to the city's first mortuary. Kells is said to be haunted by several ghosts, including a man who was shot and killed in the building. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Irish dishes, including corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, and shepherd's pie. Kells also has a large selection of Irish whiskey, as well as a full bar. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and also offers brunch on weekends. Kells is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. The restaurant has been featured in several publications, including The Seattle Times and The Stranger. Kells is also a popular spot for live music, with performances by local and national acts. If you're looking for a unique and authentic Irish dining experience, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub is the perfect place to go. The restaurant's haunted history, delicious food, and friendly atmosphere will make your visit unforgettable.
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4. The George
4.4
Awesome(1237)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 38 times today
Discover The George: A modern dining destination led by Director of Culinary Eraj Jayawickreme. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu within a high-design space, marking a new era for this historic hotel's iconic dining room. The menu celebrates local, seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts. Savor Pacific Northwest flavors with the freshest seafood, artisan cheeses, and vibrant produce. The George pays homage to the historic Georgian Room, a Seattle icon since 1924. Designed by renowned Spanish studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the space blends history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, Art Deco chandeliers, and marble floors enhance the ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors and original Palladian windows complete the vision. With a private dining room and semi-private enclaves, The George is perfect for groups and special occasions.Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Best Design, Americas, 2023.
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5. STELLA.
4.2
Awesome(890)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 13 times today
STELLA. A stylish, neighborhood kitchen offering local, seasonal, and sustainable provisions, as well as recognizable, and rare craft cocktails, wine, and other interesting concoctions. #ohstella!***Fireside RoomThe cozy round s[pace nestled into the Hotel Sorrento's lobby hosts live piano on weekends, our famous Silent Reading Parties, and seasonal high teas. Join us for dinner or or brunch! Please note, the Fireside Room becomes 21+ when we turn down the lights and open the bar at 4 o'clock sharp seven days a week.***The GardenThe Hotel Sorrento's al fresco dining. Our herbaceous and floral patio is available for sunny brunches, and twinkles in the candlelight through dinner service.***Find our calendar of live piano and specialty dinners through the Happening's Page at www.hotelsorrento.com.
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6. Il Terrazzo Carmine
4.9
Exceptional(4132)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pioneer Square
Booked 69 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
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7. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle
4.3
Awesome(164)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Waterfront / Belltown
Booked 6 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.
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8. Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic
4.5
Awesome(356)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Join us in the Fairmont Olympic Lobby Lounge for Centennial Afternoon Tea, celebrating 100 years of timeless elegance. Enjoy tea Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Savor traditional favorites and iconic menu items spanning decades, including our signature scones, roasted NY strip sandwiches, Oliver egg salad crostini, cucumber on sourdough, red velvet cake, chocolate tarts, and more. Each guest will receive a special keepsake gift to mark the occasion.The experience is $79 per person or $45 for children 12 and under, featuring a special Little Kings and Queens Menu. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. Price excludes tax, gratuity, and valet parking. For parties of eight or more, please email Maya.Price@Fairmont.com.
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9. Daniel's Broiler - Leschi
4.4
Awesome(2879)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park
Booked 6 times today
Daniel's Broiler in Leschi features USDA Prime Steaks. Spectacular views of Mt. Rainier and Lake Washington are available from every table and outside waterfront dining is available during the warm weather. *A 20% service charge is included. 100% of this service charge is retained by Schwartz Brothers Restaurants. We strive to be an employer of choice and our servers are paid a base wage and a separate commission based on their sales. Additional gratuity is not expected and purely optional. If you have any questions please ask to speak with a member of management.
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10. Oliver's Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(6)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
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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