Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Seattle

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.7

4.7 (1065)

$30 and under

Northwest

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Downtown Seattle since 2005, this location continues the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Pedro and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe at South Lake Union is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

Top review

LeAnne

Dined 6 days ago

Always good service, food, beverages and atmosphere!

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Popular dish

Bananas Foster French Toast

Popular dish

Classic French Toast

Popular dish

Oatmeal Cobbler French Toast

Portage Bay Cafe - University District

4.6

4.6 (747)

$30 and under

Northwest

U Village / U District

About the restaurant

Located in the University neighborhood of Seattle since 1997, this original location sets the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Alex and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe on Roosevelt is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have covered outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Terry

Dined 7 days ago

The food and service were great. The tea water (as before there) wasn’t hot enough.

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Portage Bay Cafe - On 65th

4.6

4.6 (322)

$30 and under

Breakfast

U Village / U District

About the restaurant

Located on NE 65th between Roosevelt and Green Lake, Portage Bay Cafe on 65th continues our mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. We also create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe on 65th is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have heated outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Jennifer

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Great service, delicious menu! We had a party of 9 and were seated well

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Bananas Foster French Toast

Conversation

4.6

4.6 (355)

$31 to $50

American

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Step into Conversation, an inviting Seattle restaurant where Northwest cuisine takes center stage. Located in the heart of the city, we blend locally sourced ingredients with global flavors to create a dining experience that is both familiar and adventurous. Our menu reflects a commitment to sustainability and seasonality, ensuring each dish bursts with freshness and creativity. Whether you're enjoying our signature seafood dishes or savoring our innovative vegetarian options, every plate tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. Join us for an unforgettable meal in our cozy yet contemporary space, where food and conversation converge to create memorable dining moments.

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KimVIP

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Love the woman chef who runs the kitchen at Conversation! We enjoyed the Bone-in Halibut very much! Good wine list too.

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Popular dish

Salmon Benedict

Portage Bay Cafe - West Seattle

4.6

4.6 (222)

$30 and under

Breakfast

West Seattle/Alki

About the restaurant

Located in West Seattle since 2023, Portage Bay Cafe has a mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. In addition to our famous brunch items, our menus include a variety of amazing salads and sandwiches.

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Kate

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

Got the special - a fall vegetable hash with turkey and mushroom sauce. I hope they keep it for the winter! Hearty and filling. We went when it first opened for a quieter meal, because the space is a bit echo-y.

Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard

4.5

4.5 (371)

$30 and under

Northwest

Ballard / Fremont

About the restaurant

Located in Ballard since 2006, Portage Bay Cafe has a mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. In addition to our famous brunch items, our menus include a variety of amazing salads and sandwiches.

Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy. We look forward to serving you soon.

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RachelVIP

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Delicious breakfast, yummy mimosas, best GF bread, and awesome customer service. Thank you!

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Derby - The Shop Seattle

4.5

4.5 (75)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Derby offers New American cuisine, emphasizing the use of local ingredients from Washington. Enjoy glimpses of The Shop's world-class car collection! The menu caters to a variety of tastes, offering lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch. Don't miss the Bad-Ass Bacon!

Notably, the restaurant provides a comfortable atmosphere for casual dining experiences. Enjoy the bar, indoor dining, and outdoor patio!

For those interested in automotive culture, The Shop also offers tours of its car collection on weekends. This adds an extra layer of interest for visitors, combining a love for cars with the enjoyment of good food.

In addition to its regular dining services, Derby also hosts private events and parties, making it a versatile space for different occasions.

Derby Restaurant presents a blend of culinary delights and automotive enthusiasm, making it a distinctive spot in Seattle's dining scene.

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Amanda

Dined 3 days ago

I needed a last minute reservation for 14 and they did it and quality of service was outstanding

Oddfellows Cafe + Bar

4.5

4.5 (135)

$30 and under

American

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Oddfellows Café + Bar is an all-day, all-night café and bar that serves simple, fresh food influenced by New American dishes without pretense. Coffee to cocktails all day and all night featuring coffee from Middle Fork Roasters, elevated cocktails, a natural wine program and locally produced cider and beer. Known locally as “the Pike/Pine corridor’s living room”, Oddfellows is a large welcoming, inclusive space with a laid back vibe that welcomes all — morning to night.

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Jeff

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

This was the first time I'd been to Oddfellows but it won't be the last. The food was terrific, the service was exceptional and the children and I had a great time.

Skillet Diner at Post Alley

4.5

4.5 (37)

$30 and under

American

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

The award-winning, full-service Skillet Diner is opening in the iconic Post Alley of Seattle in June 2023. We’re a neighborhood joint doing our best to make the place feel relaxed, service attentive and easy, and the food approachable yet focused. We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients and continually redefine the meaning of comfort. The style of food is like what we’re known for on the airstream. The difference? We have so much more room! Bring a date, your kids, or your out-of-town guests and an appetite. We look forward to putting some tasty treats in your belly.

Top review

Jessica

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Yummy food, great service, would highly recommend!

The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can

4.4

4.4 (238)

$30 and under

French American

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Voted Best Brunch in The Seattle Times Best in the PNW People's Choice Awards!
Experience brunch at the Pike Place Market on Can Can's outdoor patio and bistro and bar. Accentuated by lush foliage and dreamy views of the Puget Sound from Post Alley, this hot spot boasts the freshest ingredients from the market. Whether you're celebrating special occasions with friends or romancing your crush, this new bar and bistro will serve up an enchanting experience. Brunch Prices: $8 ~ $25 // Dinner Prices: $8 ~ $50

A few classic dishes include the Can Can Beignets, the Can Can Burger, and the Pommes Frites. The craft cocktails are also prepared with the same market fresh ingredients as the dishes.

Indoor and patio seating is available for all ages. Bar top seating is only available for over 21. Patio seating is first-come first-serve. Large party reservations of 6 or more are subject to a minimum.

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Elizabeth

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent vibes of old show charm. Our server was amazing and super knowledgeable even though she said she had only been there about a month. Next time, we will check out the dinner Cabaret show- it sounded like a ton of fun.

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