Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in North of Seattle

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in North of Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes 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 reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

FIVE Restaurant Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1232)

$30 and under

Regional American (Northwest)

Edmonds

About the restaurant

FIVE Restaurant Bistro is a local family owned restaurant specializing in comfort food with a local flair. We strive to provide great food and service in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. During the warmer months we also have some of the best patio seating available in the Edmonds area. During the fall and winter, the outdoor seating area is enclosed and heated.

Top review

Michael

Dined today

We are FIVE fans for sure! Food is delicious, the staff is super friendly and the ambiance is on pointe. We look forward to any chance we are able to go with or without kids (kids menu is best in town maybe?!). Tonight we had the chopped salad, rigatoni, diablo shrimp, kids pizzas - all cooked to perfection! Brian is always super friendly!

Bar Dojo

4.9

4.9 (1518)

$30 and under

Regional American (Northwest)

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Bar Dojo, literally meaning "place of the way" represents a Modern Asian Restaurant featuring a melting pot of Asian comfort foods with Northwest ingredients. As the first and only of its kind in Edmonds, Bar Dojo strives to be the neighborhood gem that the community has been longing for. Hand crafted cocktails utilizing Asian inspired fruits and spices bring a new dimension to liquid dining. A newly designed dining room and full bar offers a comfortable and warm environment to complete your dining experience. Come visit Bar Dojo at Five Corners in Edmonds, Washington where the parking is plentiful, the drinks are unique and the food is comforting!

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Erin

Dined today

Bar Dojo is the one restaurant our entire family loves! Great options for vegetarians; unique appetizers and entrees; excellent service.

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SanKai

4.9

4.9 (812)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Sushi master Ryuichi Nakano casts a wide net at SanKai, drawing longtime fans and welcoming newcomers to his intimate new sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Edmonds. Enjoy our cozy dining room, omakase sushi bar, or heated outside dining in our domes.

Please note we are a small restaurant and children (babies) need to me accounted for in your reservation if you need seating/highchair. Stroller space is limited and may not always be accommodated.

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Cheryl

Dined 4 days ago

Their food is exceptionally well prepared and so very fresh.

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Sushi Bar

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Standard Indoor Table

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Heated Outdoor Dome

Salt & Iron

4.7

4.7 (2798)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, Salt & Iron brings the comfort of American Northwest cuisine. The brainchild of partners Andrew Leckie and Shubert Ho, their mission is to provide a comfortable dining experience that includes local oysters, steaks and great American cuisine.
Salt & Iron's dining room designed by visionary firm Inspired Interiors of Edmonds, brings a brighter and more welcoming dining atmosphere to the Downtown core. It is located just a short walk from the Kingston Ferry and the iconic Edmonds Fountain, where the Edmonds Farmers' Market and the Edmonds Art Walk take place. A full bar provides craft cocktails, local wines and draft beers to accompany the dining experience.

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Cheryl

Dined today

We had a wonderful dinner at Salt and Iron. The ambience was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The steak was amazing. The service was beyond exceptional. Highly recommend. Already planning my next visit there.

Double Eagle Steak and Seafood

4.7

4.7 (280)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sequim

About the restaurant

Located at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, Double Eagle Steak & Seafood and Stymie's Bar & Grill are the perfect places to unwind after a round of 18.

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Vicki

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

The food and service were excellent. The only complaint I have is that the lights were WAY too bright. When one has an evening meal in a lovely setting - it shouldn't be necessary to wear a ball cap so the lights don't glare in your eyes. Besides the regular hanging lights which were pretty bright - there were can-lights in the ceiling with very strong bulbs in them. This really ruined the ambience. Made it feel more like we were dining in a cafeteria instead of a steakhouse. All - in all, that is the ONLY thing that made this meal deviate from being absolutely perfect. The chef even made my salmon well done - as I requested. (I know they don't normally appreciate cooking something differently than what is considered proper.) But, I REALLY appreciated that. The calamari were excellent - fresh and tender. My 'extra dirty' martini was even perfect. This is our go-to place for bringing out of town guests because we know the food and location make it a very special place to eat.

Emory's on Silver Lake

4.6

4.6 (1630)

$31 to $50

American

Everett

About the restaurant

Our hours are Monday-Saturday from 2-9pm, and Sunday from 2-9pm. Outdoor dining & Bar 21+ seating available on a first come, first serve basis. We offer Happy Hour 7 days a week from 2-6pm. We will do our best to accommodate special requests, but cannot make any guarantees.

Emory’s is located on the shore of Silver Lake, a 106-acre natural spring fed lake. The restaurant’s interior décor is lodge-style, with high open beam ceilings and spectacular westerly views across the lake. In addition to our spacious 6,000 square foot building, we feature the largest outdoor lake front deck in Snohomish County.

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MaryVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Superb as usual! Have been dining at Emory's for years and I love that most things were kept the same when Anthony's bought the establishment. This is truely a wonderful place to dine and on Saturday nights - Dance to some live music!!!

Fire & The Feast

4.6

4.6 (861)

$30 and under

Italian

Edmonds

About the restaurant

The PNW landscape easily lends itself to Italian cuisine. Similar to that of Mediterranean towns, Edmonds is just steps away from Ocean’s Bounty, minutes from the closest vineyards and just hours from some of the best agricultural resources in the nation. Join us as we welcome you into our home for a delightful meal that Nonna would be proud of!

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Brian

Dined 4 days ago

Happy hour until 6:00 pm. Tried four items and was very satiated.

Scott's Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (2363)

$30 and under

Seafood

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Join the regulars at this Edmonds neighborhood institution with its vaulted ceilings, comfortable bar and beautifully renovated Komen Room. Local goes beyond food. With a farm-fresh and locally grown philosophy, Scott's menu offers fresh, local produce, meats and even desserts. Also available are local spirits, wine and beer.

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KarlVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Came for lunch. My sister had the tomato basil soup and a half club sandwich and I had the French Dip. Both were fine. Service was excellent.

Girardi's Osteria

4.5

4.5 (88)

$30 and under

Italian

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Girardi’s Osteria is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant. It opened in 1999 and has been an Edmonds landmark ever since. Girardi's is cozy yet elegant, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food is wonderful and represents many different flavors of Italy as well as some fusion creations.
Large 3-sided fireplace in the center of the dining room warms the cold days, while the beautiful patio with a 3-tiered fountain, overhead electric heating, a beautiful mature flowering cherry tree in the middle and Merlot Grapes growing on the trellises provide a garden-like outdoor dining experience seasonally.
The dining room is bright and airy with many windows facing the east and west, and bar and lounge area provide a comfortable space for drinks, appetizers and conversations.
Girardi's signature dish, Fred's Salmon, a gently smoked and perfectly prepared Salmon served with wild mushroom risotto and roasted asparagus is served Thursdays through Sundays and not to be missed.

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Trina

Dined 5 days ago

I have been coming here with friends for many years, but haven’t been in a while as covid changed everything up. Sunday happy hour was quiet and delicious! We stayed long past when we should be done and they were gracious and accommodating. The place was pop’n when we left! What a great experience, great food, and great service!

Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar

4.5

4.5 (193)

$31 to $50

Steak

Port Townsend

About the restaurant

Alchemy is a fine dining restaurant specializing in Prime Steak & the freshest and best local seafood and oysters. Alchemy focuses on farm-to-table and working with local fisherman, farmers and producers in the Puget Sound. Top Notch wine list and superb cocktails along with an award winning chef, owner and author. Vegetarian -Vegan-Gluten Free menu available. Reservations are recommended.

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kathleen

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The food was delicious. Service was great. Lovely ambiance ♥️ Definitely a restaurant worth another visit.

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