Best Waterfront Restaurants in Phinney Ridge

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BallardBeacon HillBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketBothellCapitol Hill

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1. Sophon

4.8

Exceptional(193)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • Phinney Ridge

Booked 12 times today

From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented dishes, to the hand crafted local foraged cocktails, it is our goal to bring a homage of gratitude for Khmer cuisine to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Every dish is designed thoughtfully, by the owner, Karuna Long for you and your family to share. Our menu and preparations take emphasis on fresh local ingredients that arrive daily with pronounced flavors from all parts of Cambodia. Within the first year of opening, They have gathered accolades including but not limited to Best 20 new restaurants via Bon Appetite Mag and became a James Beard Semifinalist. Sophon is a full-service restaurant and bar located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

2. Autumn Seattle

4.5

Awesome(499)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Phinney Ridge

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Autumn Seattle! Located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Autumn Restaurant focuses on a simple approach to pasta, seafood & vegetables.

3. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9189)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 155 times today

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

4. San Fermo

4.7

Exceptional(1676)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Ballard

Booked 40 times today

We have 15 indoor tables, and 12 covered/heated patio tables. Online reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups can be booked at 5pm on weeknights, please email the restaurant for reservations. Please understand when making your reservation that we cannot guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. We recommend 5pm reservations for parties with specific table requests, if you book later in the evening you may need to wait for your table preference.If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.

5. Haerfest

4.5

Awesome(123)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wallingford

Booked 10 times today

Chef Brian Clevenger's latest restaurant, located in the Fremont neighborhood. A refined take on our signature approach—prioritizing the freshest ingredients, prepared with simplicity. Our menu showcases locally and sustainably-harvested produce, seafood, and, of course, fresh house made pastas.

A photo of Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge restaurant

6. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(4664)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 83 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

7. Atoma Seattle

new

4.8

Exceptional(23)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wallingford

Booked 11 times today

We are a contemporary restaurant that celebrates the diverse and global influences of our team's culinary background. Our mission is to provide a space that fosters and inspires creativity. From this environment comes a unique experience that pays homage to our surroundings. We take pride in the farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and winemakers that surround us in the Pacific Northwest. Drawing on our experiences, childhood, and travels, we aim to invoke a sense of nostalgia and thoughtfulness throughout your dining experience.Our cuisine is a true reflection of the seasons, drawing inspiration from the bountiful offerings of our surroundings. With a deep reverence for our culinary heritage, we present dishes that marry traditional European techniques and flavors with a contemporary twist. Every plate that emerges from our kitchen is a testament to our commitment to humble yet inspired creations.

A photo of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle restaurant

8. RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(2746)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fremont

Booked 26 times today

RockCreek Seafood & Spirits is a full service restaurant and bar located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We’re open daily; serving dinner from 4pm to 10pm daily with a last seating 9pm. Happy hour daily from 4pm to 5:30pm.Our menu centers around globally sourced seafood from well managed fisheries; with offerings of local Northwest familiars like crab, oysters and mussels, to more tropical fish like Kona Kampachi or Hawaiian Ono, and East Coast staples like Striped Bass. Our preparations emphasize fresh ingredients that arrive daily, and pronounced flavors from around the world.Our urban-industrial two-story ‘fishing lodge’ was built with local and reclaimed resources by Dovetail Construction and Marian Built. Our tables were crafted from bark-beetle pine, and we even found a home for our favorite re-purposed farm equipment! Our space includes the main dining area, a large modern patio and an upstairs loft and pri

A photo of FlintCreek Cattle Co. restaurant

9. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.7

Exceptional(1905)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenwood

Booked 19 times today

Flint Creek Cattle Company is a new American steak restaurant that emphasizes ethically raised beef and sustainable farm practices. The dining area is extremely wide open and spacious. There is a large, high vaulted ceiling in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows that lets in lots of natural light and lets guests feel like they are eating outside. Flint Creek's menu is an ever rotating selection of modern American cuisine. The items on it frequently change based on the seasonality of the ingredients, ensuring new items are introduced as others leave. Favorites on the menu include Fennel Braised Wild Boar Shoulder, Durham Ranch Bison Hangar Steak, and the Oven Roasted Duck Confit.

10. Serafina

4.6

Exceptional(2981)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 49 times today

Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

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Julia
Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is very good but, also very expensive. Not a casual eatery. Perfect for special occasions.
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Autumn SeattlePrice: Expensive• American• Phinney Ridge
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4.5
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Jan
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Gave us lakeside view. Server was very nice and she had excellent service! Food was excellent! Thanks!
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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ElizabethVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The caramelized onion soubise was absolutely superb!
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San FermoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Ballard
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4.7
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Emily
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server was able to recommend cocktails for all our tastes. The pasta was delicious and there were a good variety of sides. I would eat here again.
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HaerfestPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wallingford
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4.5
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CynthiaVIP
Orange County •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 11, 2025
OMG. Excellent service. We had spinach salad, jadori chicken and shrimp with polenta. Very, very good. Our server was helpful and pleasant.
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The Fireside Restaurant, Waterfront DiningPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Port Ludlow
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4.5

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