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1. COMMUNION
4.7
Exceptional(144)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 37 times today
COMMUNION is a place where you feel seen. A place that feels like comfort, rest, relief, and peace. Our mission is to provide the food, the familiarity, and the intimacy that make you feel at home.Chef Kristi Brown has spooned her way through the culinary industry for the past 28 years. Starting at a small café in downtown Seattle, Kristi has done just about everything from dishwasher/prep cook to running her own catering business for nearly a decade. From the beginning, her vision was to focus on the art and experience of food through culinary activism. A purpose powered by her mantra, “Everybody’s Gotta Eat!” Chef Kristi desires to build community through the cultivation of fresh food and fine cooking.
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2. Musang Seattle
4.7
Exceptional(156)
Price: Very Expensive
• Filipino • Beacon Hill
Booked 60 times today
We are a community-driven restaurant in Seattle, Washington focusing on the education of Filipino cuisine.We are rooted in Beacon Hill, where we are proud to serve a seasonal beverage program alongside personal and intimate Filipino dishes inspired by our childhood memoriesWe accept daily walk-ins at our bar and a few allotted tables. This is on a first come first serve basis. For 5 or more guests, please come early and speak to our host. Our patio seating is covered and heated. It's definitely cozy and very comfortable.To book a party of 10 or more, please reach out via email or phoneThank you from the bottom of our hearts!We look forward to having you at our table.Text/Call: 206-535-5564info@musangseattle.com
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3. Cantinetta - Bellevue
4.7
Exceptional(1267)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bellevue
Booked 31 times today
Cantinetta in Bellevue is cozy because of its warm ambiance and friendly, family-like environment. Customers appreciate the relaxed and unrushed atmosphere, often noting it as a great spot for a romantic dinner or special occasions. The restaurant's beautiful decor and comfortable setting also contribute to its coziness.
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4. Allister
4.5
Awesome(190)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Mercer Island
Booked 10 times today
Bringing people together and building community through food, allister is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar located in beautiful Downtown Mercer Island, Washington. We offer simple American cuisine with an emphasis on Northwest seasonal ingredients, inspired by French and Asian influences. Our bar features Classic craft cocktails, well-curated list of wines, NA beverages, and a selection of local and Nationally brewed beers.We look forward to serving you soon!
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5. Water Grill - Bellevue
4.6
Exceptional(853)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bellevue
Booked 33 times today
Water Grill is a true seafood destination. Family owned and operated, Water Grill focuses on first-of-the-season seafood and has delivered a superior dining experience for more than 30 years. Their devotion to quality seafood sourced in-house, is illustrated on their daily menus. Sourcing from local fishermen, Water Grill’s seafood arrives from boat to table in a matter of hours. Water Grill Executive Chefs prepare the dishes with care, allowing the fresh seafood to shine, while using high-quality ingredients to elevate the recipe. From Spiny Lobsters in the fall to Wild Salmon in the spring, Water Grill’s focus is all about local, sustainable seafood and a one-of-a-kind experience.
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6. BluWater Bistro - Leschi
4.3
Awesome(1370)
Price: Moderate
• American • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park
Booked 8 times today
We opened The 3rd BluWater Bistro location in the Leschi neighborhood on March 13, 2004. Mick McHugh handed the reigns over to us after 22 successful years of running the Leschi Lake Café. With a slight remodel we cozy'd up the place, added some fantastic rollback windows, high back booths, some flat screen TV's, and leather furniture by the fireplace. The menu reflects all the goodness that a cozy bistro should offer, including the ever famous & popular "Lake Side Café" Fish and Chips... gotta keep the neighborhood happy. Stop in for some brunch on the weekends or some late night food.
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7. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
4.7
Exceptional(4845)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bellevue
Booked 36 times today
Seastar Restaurant & Bar is Bellevue’s #1 seafood restaurant! Locally owned and operated for the past 21 years by celebrity chef and Northwest philanthropist John Howie, Seastar is known for its seasonally inspired menus, diverse selection of locally caught seafood and its award-winning wine program. Chef Howie and his team meticulously source the best seafood in the region and create culinary wonders that surprise and delight. Our raw bar features fresh oysters, poke, ceviche, and an array of fresh sushi, sashimi and unique preparations of rolls and nigiri. The dynamic cocktail and bar program features spirits from Chef Howie’s own Wildwood Spirits Co., and the wine program boasts over 750 wines, winning prestigious awards like Food & Wine’s “Best Wine List in America.” Our knowledgeable sommeliers will help find the perfect pairing for every seafood dish or from the land fare, creating a culinary experience unlike any other.
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8. Crawlspace Gastropub
4.7
Exceptional(24)
Price: Moderate
• Fusion / Eclectic • Mercer Island
Booked 15 times today
Modern PNW Gastropub. Korean BBQ, burgers, booze, wings, tacos, and more with heavy Korean, Hawaiian, and Mexican influences. Full service cocktail bar with an extensive liquor collection. Intentional fusion dishes like bulgogi cheeseburgers, kalua pork tacos, and our seared ahi banchan salad, pair perfectly with traditional Korean BBQ and Hawaiian dishes. Free and plentiful above ground parking and easy freeway access makes this the perfect meeting place for friends on Mercer Island, Seattle, and the Eastside. Our Korean Fried Chicken Wings must be experiencedHappy Hour 3-6 Monday through Thursday11:00 AM Hawaiian style brunch (including our famous loco moco) on SundaysGreat Vegetarian and Gluten Free options
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9. That's Amore - Seattle
4.8
Exceptional(1145)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park
Booked 3 times today
An understated storefront hides a coveted skyline view—just one of the many ways you could underestimate this longtime cafe on Mount Baker’s main drag. The menu, the sign—even the name—are a bit of a throwback, but current owners Guy Devillier and David Hoefer took over in 2018 and keep things attuned to today. Carbonara packs more nuance than you might expect, the slightly crackly pizza’s better than it has to be, and the bar pours lambrusco and negroni. No wonder tables are loaded with a diversity of diners.
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10. John Howie Steak
4.7
Exceptional(4165)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Bellevue
Booked 29 times today
"Recently voted Readers' Choice "Best Steak" in Seattle Magazine"Chef/restaurateur John Howie's definitive NW steak house, serving custom-aged USDA Prime steaks, American Wagyu Beef, Australian Waygu beef, Japanese "A5" 100% Wagyu beef, fresh seasonal Pacific fish and seafoods, wild foraged mushrooms, and locally sourced fruits and vegetables. John Howie Steak features two wood fired grills, mesquite charcoal and applewood that add subtle flavors to the foods. The wine list features a "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator. Enjoy classic and seasonal specialty cocktails, or the world’s finest single-malt scotch, bourbons and fine cognacs in the lounge. Two beautifully appointed private dining rooms are available for meetings or special occasions. A 20% service charge is included on each check. John Howie Steak retains 100% of the service charge. Our professional service team receives industry leading compensation.
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