Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Seattle

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses 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!

Ada's Restaurant & Bar

4.9

4.9 (637)

$50 and over

Turkish

Phinney Ridge

About the restaurant

***OPEN FOR DINE-IN AND TAKE OUT***

A chef-driven paradise wrapped in a small neighborhood vibe. Ada’s has been a staple in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood for years. However today, the new Ada’s is a creation stemmed from a lifelong dream of Executive Chef Ayhan Barlas. With a completely revised menu of American classics prepared with a European flair alongside Chef Ayhan’s native Turkish favorites, your senses will thank you!

We are firm believers that the freshest ingredients create the best dishes, and that things that grow together, go together. So, in keeping with that mantra, we pride ourselves on using as many local purveyors as possible to best keep our dishes in line with the true spirit of the finest cuisine the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Here you'll find a modern, warm and romantic dining experience in an elegantly casual atmosphere. We also have a great bar and lounge area with a wonderful Happy Hour.

When you dine with us, you’ll feel like part of the family.

Top review

Karthik

Dined 1 day ago

Great place Food and service were excellent We did not like the house wine and they graciously gave us another glass . Highly recommended

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Seattle Restaurant Week October 18-31

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Thanksgiving Feast

Artusi (21 and over)

5.0

5 (121)

$31 to $50

Italian

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Artusi is 21 and older.

We only accept reservations for parties of 3 or more, we encourage parties of 1 or 2 to walk in! On Sunday/Monday night, we do not accept any reservations and operate just on a walk in basis.

Come enjoy our pasta and wine night on Sunday and Monday, and Industry night on Tuesday with 10% off. We also offer happy hour Tuesday through Saturday, 5pm-7pm. Chef Stuart Lane creates a casual menu offering including our multi award winning meatballs.

Top review

Edmund

Dined on 26 Sept 2026

We brought the average age down by at least 5 years. A really fun bar/restaurant that lives up to its role as an adjunct to Spinasse.

Radiator Whiskey (21 and over)

4.9

4.9 (497)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Downtown

About the restaurant

(21 & over only)
In the heart of Pike Place Market, Radiator Whiskey Bar features food that brings a smile and drinks in every variety of container and iteration; straight, mixed, bottled, canned and on tap. Step inside Radiator Whiskey and be immersed in Pacific Northwest atmosphere, warm tones, industrial architecture and plenty of natural wood accents including a larger than live whiskey barrel wall.
(21 & over only)
Radiator Whiskey has daily happy hour drink specials and daily rotating meat specials on top of the regular menu. All the dishes are created fresh with options such as smoked chicken Caesar salad, smoked & fried chicken, braised beef brisket and warm cornbread.
Must be 21 and over.
Please bring valid identifications per Washington state law.

Top review

Jeff

Dined on 10 Oct 2026

Wow, was at Radiator a couple of years ago and vowed to return to tackle the 1/2 a pig's head. Well we did and it was utterly fantastic. The pigs head was splendid as were all the sides. Service was incredible and the seriousness of their whiskey program is top notch. Loved everything about it, so if you’re into adventurous eating, you won’t be disappointed.

Shomon Kappo Sushi

4.9

4.9 (26)

$50 and over

Sushi

Downtown

About the restaurant

ShoMon offers a refined Kappo, Sushi, and Omakase dining experience with a distinct Seattle twist. This intimate 28‑seat restaurant blends traditional Japanese Kappo techniques with premium seasonal ingredients from Japan and the finest local produce from Washington. Guests can watch the chefs up close as they prepare each dish with precision, showcasing the artistry behind both sushi craftsmanship and cooked dishes.
Our multi‑course Omakase‑style tasting menu highlights dashi, the foundation of Japanese cuisine, and features an exquisite selection of seasonal offerings—from rich wagyu to vibrant local vegetables and delicately prepared sushi—each presented with intention and balance.
ShoMon’s elegant interior, paired with a thoughtfully curated sake and wine selection, creates an immersive dining experience that engages all the senses. For guests seeking an elevated Japanese tasting menu in Seattle, ShoMon delivers a modern yet deeply rooted expression of Japanese culinary tradition.

Top review

Kelly

Dined 4 days ago

The customer service was over the top. The food was amazing and came out at a gentle pace. I would go there again and recommend to anyone.

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ShoMon Grand Course : Seasonal Tasting Menu

4.9

4.9 (531)

$30 and under

American

Renton

About the restaurant

Vino At The Landing is a fun, vibrant wine bar and retail wine shop located at The Landing in Renton, just steps from shopping, dining, and entertainment. Established in 2009 by owner Rick McMaster, Vino was created as a welcoming “Cheers”-style gathering place for wine lovers, friends, date nights, and celebrations. Our tapas-style menu features guest favorites like White Truffle Popcorn, bruschetta, artisan cheese and meat boards, flatbreads, salads, wraps, and pasta dishes. With a strong focus on hard-to-find artisan Northwest wines, Vino offers wines by the glass, bottles to take home, weekly Thursday Night Wine Tastings, wine education events, happy hour, live music, and private event space in The Barrel Room. Warm, social, and community-focused, Vino At The Landing is the perfect place to sip, dine, and gather.

Top review

DavidGold

Dined on 11 Sept 2026

Just another enjoyable night at Vino trying new wines and enjoying some familiar ones along with always great food and service!

KAKURENBO Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (26)

$30 and under

Japanese

International District

About the restaurant

KAKURENBO Restaurant focuses on high-quality, meticulously crafted sushi and traditional Japanese omakase experiences, honoring decades of family culinary heritage while offering a fresh, modern showcase for exceptional cuts of fish.

Top review

Roula

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing flavors, Fresh, Wide variety of fish and seafood for Omakase, Friendly, Great ambience, My favorite Omakase restaurant!!

Capitale Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (48)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

"Welcome to Capitale Pizzeria, Seattle’s premier destination for a taste of Italy with an international twist. At Capitale, we elevate the art of Neapolitan pizza with a menu that celebrates Italy's rich culinary traditions while infusing each creation with global influences. Our pizzas are more than just meals. Named after legendary metropolises, they’re an adventure through the world’s most iconic cities. Our commitment to quality is evident in every bite. We source our ingredients from the finest Italian importers in the Pacific Northwest and dedicated local producers. Each element is hand-selected to ensure a perfect balance of authenticity and innovation. At Capitale Pizzeria, every pizza is a journey through flavors and cultures."

Top review

Abel

Dined on 17 Sept 2026

Fresh and delicious appetizers. Along with a great selection of pizza from all over the world. I want to go back and try them all. The cocktails we had were great as well.

Needle & Thread at Tavern Law

4.8

4.8 (90)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

Needle & Thread is Seattle's bespoke cocktail speakeasy, hidden behind a vault door above Tavern Law on Capitol Hill. There is no printed menu. Pick up the antique telephone downstairs, someone answers, and the door opens. Upstairs, your bartender asks about spirit, strength, and the flavors you love, then builds every round from scratch. Every visit is one of a kind.

Named the #1 speakeasy in Seattle by The Infatuation, and part of the award-winning Tavern Law family, recognized by GQ among the 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America. The full Tavern Law kitchen is available upstairs.
Reservations on this page are for Needle & Thread only: parties of one to six, up to seven days out. Open every night, 5 PM to midnight.

Looking for the bar downstairs? Tavern Law now takes limited early-evening reservations on its own OpenTable page, and walk-ins are always welcome. Happy hour daily, 5 to 7 PM. A Capitol Hill landmark since 2009.

Top review

Michael

Dined on 8 Oct 2026

This place was great. The food was delicious! The drinks were so good and u I've. And the staff was very accommodating! A+++ service! Definitely recommended! I will be back!

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Needle & Thread Speakeasy One hour Reservation

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Needle & Thread Speakeasy Two hour Reservation

Queen Mary Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (1741)

$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

Laurelhurst

About the restaurant

Queen Mary Tea Room has been providing tea service and fine dining to Seattle and its visitors for 37 years. Our Afternoon Tea with the cranberry orange scones and crumpets to the mint cucumber tea sandwiches, and the silver teapots of Queen Mary's finest teas with the fine English bone china teacups, it's a tradition many generations have experienced.

Our Brunch and Lunch menus are also quite delicious with homemade quiches and soups that will bring you back again and again.

Top review

Sarah

Dined on 17 Oct 2026

Lovely experience! Great selection of tea, delicious food and a wonderfully cozy atmosphere while still retaining an air of regality. Slightly spendy, but overall incredibly worth it. I will absolutely be coming back!

That's Amore - Seattle

4.9

4.9 (1237)

$31 to $50

Italian

Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

WilliamGold

Dined 6 days ago

Another wonderful meal at our favorite neighborhood restaurant

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