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1. Grappa - Seattle
4.7
Exceptional(1232)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Queen Anne
Booked 32 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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2. Founders Club
4.6
Exceptional(355)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 24 times today
Nestled off the main lobby of Fairmont Olympic Hotel, the Founders Club is an intimate haven with warm lighting, vintage books, sky-inspired art, and polished brass accents. This exclusive space blends 1920s speakeasy charm with modern sophistication, featuring rich crimson interiors reminiscent of a red-light district. Hidden behind a bookcase, the club invites intrigue and curiosity.Specializing in rare, vintage, and limited-edition spirits, the club boasts an impressive Cognac collection and liquor lockers for guests. Signature offerings include Seattle’s most luxurious Manhattan, complemented by indulgent snacks like caviar, Wagyu sliders, and oysters.Ranked #7 Best Hotel Bar in the U.S. by Food & Wine, the Founders Club welcomes walk-ins but recommends reservations. For large party bookings or buyouts, contact PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com.
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3. Lark
4.4
Awesome(1260)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 19 times today
Welcome to Lark, Seattle’s beloved fine-dining destination for 20 years, with New American cuisine from Chef John Sundstrom celebrating the bounty of the Pacific Northwest in a luxurious, comfortable atmosphere with impeccable, welcoming service. Visit our elegant space in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, easily accessible from Downtown Seattle, and experience our James Beard Award-winning food and hospitality.
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4. Piatti - Seattle
4.4
Awesome(1557)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • U Village / U District
Booked 19 times today
Piatti’s prime location is just north of downtown Seattle in University Village, an open-air lifestyle shopping center which offers a unique formula of locally-owned boutiques and signature national retailers. This rich and vibrant community is the perfect home for Piatti, which features a lively bar scene, engaging activities for the little ones and a market-driven menu that caters to all different tastes.
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5. Nell's
4.7
Exceptional(1706)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Northwest) • Green Lake
Booked 5 times today
Nell's is an intimate, chef-owned restaurant located in the vibrant Green Lake neighborhood. Open for dinner seven nights a week, Nell's offers European-inspired New American cuisine featuring the finest Northwest seasonal ingredients. If we do not have your desired reservation time available online, please give us a call. Our chef Philip Mihalski's cooking approach unites his classic training in some of the most celebrated kitchens in New York City and France with his passion for freshness and simplicity.Nell's menus are designed to pair beautifully with your wine selection from our large wine list. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options on request.
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6. Harvest Beat
4.8
Exceptional(1173)
Price: Very Expensive
• Vegan • Wallingford
Booked 13 times today
We Have The Passion To Serve You The Best Quality Organic Five Course Vegan Dinner In Seattle. Showcasing Seasonal Vegetables From The North West Woods And Local Family Farmer Friends. We are also offering limited nightly to go dinners.
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7. Andaluca
4.8
Exceptional(1775)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Seattle's Andaluca Restaurant serves the finest breakfast in town and offers a warm, inviting ambiance with hand painted murals and large paned windows.
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8. Stanford's - Northgate
4.8
Exceptional(796)
Price: Moderate
• American • Northgate
Booked 5 times today
Stanford's is a classic American restaurant and bar focused on traditional ingredients with complex flavors. Our experienced restaurant team is eager to please and delight you with quintessential grill favorites, plus creative cocktails, local draft beers, and regional wines. Since 2006, we’ve been serving the greater Seattle area as a classic American restaurant and bar focused on traditional ingredients with complex flavors, and quintessential grill favorites. Whether you’re stopping by for a flavorsome dinner, casual lunch with friends, or enjoying our happy hour, guests from Northgate, Lake City, Pinehurst, Haller Lake, and beyond love pairing our delicious appetizers with steak, seafood, and pasta, alongside local beers, regional wines, and creative cocktails. We offer a welcoming atmosphere for both large groups and intimate dining. We look forward to serving you!
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9. Hearth
4.4
Awesome(464)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kirkland
Step into Hearth, where you'll feel the warmth from the Hearth oven and our team as soon as you walk in. We've crafted the best of comfort food, enhancing those classic flavors we all love. Our bar boasts contemporary cocktails, local brews, and wines that pair perfectly with our hearth-fired menu. Experience the vibrant downtown Kirkland as you sit out on our spacious year-round outdoor patio and listen to our throwback tunes. Whether it's a family Sunday brunch or a group of friends looking for a new happy hour spot, Hearth will have it covered.
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10. Camp West
4.6
Exceptional(106)
Price: Moderate
• American • West Seattle/Alki
Booked 5 times today
Camp West is West Seattle's 21 and up newest neighborhood restaurant. We offer delicious dishes with ingredients sourced locally and fresh.Our craft cocktails will remind you the days you were out in the woods with your friends.

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