The Top Restaurants by Cuisine in Seattle

by The OpenTable team

Updated February 20, 2020

Where’s the best Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, or Indian food in town? Where’s the best steak, the best pizza, the best plate of oysters? We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among Seattle’s most expert, seasoned diners, broken down by each type of cuisine.

Spinasse

4.7

4.7 (3790)

$50 and over

Italian

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

ITALIAN: There’s no shortage of great Italian restaurants in Seattle, but Spinasse consistently shines as one of the brightest. Come here for superlative dishes like hand-cut tajarin with butter and sage; lamb agnolotti en brodo; and cavatelli with morel ragu.

Top review

Jessicavip

Dined today

Amazing. Food, wine, & service were all terrific. We can’t wait to return. Thanks for a terrific meal! XOXOXO

The Whale Wins

4.7

4.7 (929)

$31 to $50

American

Wallingford

About the restaurant

AMERICAN: There’s a reason The Whale Wins is one of Seattle’s most acclaimed and talked-about-restaurants: James Beard Award–winning chef Renee Erickson’s food is some of the best in town. This is seasonal, hearth-driving cooking at its finest, with an ever-changing menu that never ceases to delight.

Top review

Lucy

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Great service, delicious food and cocktails. Not a lot of people there on a Tuesday night before Thanksgiving, so it was nice and quiet too.

Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.8

4.8 (1735)

$50 and over

Japanese

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

JAPANESE: It’s easy for sushi restaurants to feel serious, quiet, austere. Not Sushi Kappo Tamura. Here, it’s clear that chef Taichi Kitamura and the rest of the staff are having a great time, and you certainly will, too; this is some of the best sushi in Seattle, with ingredients that are prepared thoughtfully and elegantly, blending Seattle’s incredible bounty with Japanese tradition.

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Brittainy

Dined 4 days ago

My husband and I love our sushi spot here! It’s the best. The service is outstanding, the staff are amazing and friendly, and the vibe is romantic and relaxing. Perfect date night spot. The food is incredible and the black cod roll is hands down the best roll. Can’t wait to be back!

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4.7

4.7 (3021)

$31 to $50

French

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

FRENCH: Smack in the middle of Pike Place Market you’ll find Cafe Campagne, a classic French brasserie that’s been churning out duck confit, beef tartare, and steak frites since 1994. The space is warm and inviting, the banquettes are comfortable, and the waitstaff is always friendly and attentive.

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Rich

Dined 3 days ago

We have been coming here for years and it keeps getting better.

Joule

4.7

4.7 (1394)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Wallingford

About the restaurant

STEAKHOUSE: Yes, Joule has a section of the menu dedicated to steak, but that doesn’t make it your average steakhouse. This is chefs Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s take on a Korean steakhouse, with dishes like kalbi with grilled kimchi, chuck flap steak with harissa, and rib eye with spicy peanut oil. The rest of the menu is just as exciting as the beef, especially the crispy eggplant, spicy rice cakes, and black-sesame noodles.

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Joshua

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent cocktails and wonderful cuisine! We had a wonderful date night here!

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4.8

4.8 (1158)

$50 and over

Vegan

Wallingford

About the restaurant

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN: Whether or not you’re into the “woo-woo” stuff that accompanies a meal at Harvest Beat—yes, they ring a gong before dinner—you will certainly be into the food, which is a set menu of deeply delicious vegetarian cooking. Each dish is layered and complex, with combinations of vegetables and spices and acid that will leave you thinking about your meal well after heading home for the night.

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Deborah

Dined 2 days ago

Have been a few times now for special occasions and we really enjoy the whole experience. The food is amazing! Staff and service top class.