Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Seattle

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Updated 05 October 2026

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Portage Bay Cafe - On 65th

4.9

4.9 (407)

$30 and under

Breakfast

U Village / U District

About the restaurant

Located on NE 65th between Roosevelt and Green Lake, Portage Bay Cafe on 65th continues our mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. We also create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.

Portage Bay Cafe on 65th is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have heated outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

Top review

Melynda

Dined 6 days ago

The food was delicious! I ordered the Ranchers with french toast and enjoyed my trip to the topping bar for fresh strawberries. However, I can't wait to go back so I can order the Carnitas benedict. I tried a bite of my husband's order and knew we needed to come back so I could get it for myself.

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Popular dish

French Toast

Popular dish

Bananas Foster French Toast

STELLA at Hotel Sorrento

4.8

4.8 (1043)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Stella at the Sorrento,

A stylish, neighborhood kitchen offering local, seasonal, and sustainable provisions, as well as recognizable, and rare craft cocktails, wine, and other interesting concoctions.
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Fireside Room
The cozy round space nestled into the Hotel Sorrento's lobby hosts live piano on weekends, our famous Silent Reading Parties, and seasonal high teas. Join us for dinner or brunch! Please note, the Fireside Room becomes 21+ when we turn down the lights and open the bar at 4 o'clock sharp seven days a week.
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The Garden
The Hotel Sorrento's al fresco dining. Our herbaceous and floral patio is available for sunny brunches, and twinkles in the candlelight through dinner service.
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Find our calendar of live piano and specialty dinners through the Happening's Page at www.hotelsorrento.com.

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LeeGold

Dined on 12 Oct 2026

The burrata was wonderful! It was my first taste ever of persimmon, which was great. My lunch companion dug into the Reuben with great joy.

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Experience

Thanksgiving at Hotel Sorrento

Grappa - Seattle

4.8

4.8 (1432)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Queen Anne

About the restaurant

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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CeceliaGold

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous brunch food! Great service and a charming atmosphere.

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4.7

4.7 (4514)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's
"Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

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KristinGold

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely delicious food, exceptional service. Loved all the vegetable “earth” options and the fish, risotto, burger all outstanding!!

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4.6

4.6 (194)

$30 and under

Italian

Delridge

About the restaurant

Local eatery highlighting house extruded pasta, pizza, and familiar starters using seasonal & local ingredients

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Cheryl

Dined on 8 Oct 2026

House made pasta! I had the truffle one -- super flavorful.

Firn

4.6

4.6 (120)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

***FIRN will be opening early at 1pm October 25th for Seahawks Gameday***

Perched above Pioneer Square, Firn at Populus pairs skyline views with a creative and delicious cocktail menu. Drinks are ingredient focused, carefully concocted, and draw inspiration from the transitional nature of our environment and the concept of water and its transition through the phases of the water cycle. The food is a simple offering that complements the cocktail program and is designed for sharing. With an open-air setting and a lively atmosphere, it’s the perfect destination for good drinks and great company.

Due to the possibility of inclement weather, all reservations are for interior seating. Our team is happy to accommodate outdoor seating where possible (please note your preference in the reservation notes).

Firn is a 21+ establishment. We DO NOT accept vertical IDs

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Kenneth

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing cocktails, and the vibe was literally perfect for a night out with my mother and finace! Will be back again!

Cicchetti

4.5

4.5 (321)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Founder Susan Kaufman was originally inspired by her love-affair with the small plates, or “cicchetti,” she discovered at Venetian tapas bars. As she traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean, she found a unifying thread in both the flavors and atmospheres of the casual and warm eating environments she frequented. Determined to bring the essence of all of these cultures and flavors home, she launched Cicchetti Kitchen + Bar in November of 2009. Respecting the unique Seattle architectural gem designed by George Suyama, she transformed the décor into a modern, convivial space that reflects a traditional Venetian aesthetic with a distinct Northwest attitude. The rest is history.

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kelly

Dined on 4 Oct 2026

We really enjoyed the pig roast and paella party. The food and service are superb. Can't wait to go back.

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Experience

Girl Dinner at Cicchetti

Experience

Banfi Wine Dinner

Piatti - Seattle

4.4

4.4 (1583)

$30 and under

Italian

U Village / U District

About the restaurant

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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

We went for my mom’s 80th birthday. We just moved my parents into town and it was the first time our family has been together to celebrate her birthday together in a long time. The staff made her feel so special and all the little touches added up to an amazing evening. Our server Sima was so attentive and kind and the manager Jillian made sure we had everthing we needed. The ambiance is lovely and the food delicious.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Westward

4.3

4.3 (1998)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Wallingford

About the restaurant

Waterfront dining on the north shore of Lake Union, featuring outdoor fire pits, cheery beachside seating, sustainable seafood, and imaginative marine fare of the Pacific Coast-- including a variety of fresh, local oysters.

Arrive by foot, vehicle, boat, kayak or tie up to our dock.

We have a limited number of tables available for reservations inside in our dining room for parties of 8 or less. Weather permitting, we do our best to move reservations to outside when desired. For larger parties, we also offer a semi-private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

We look forward to hosting you at Westward! We hope to see you soon. Until we meet at the table....

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Michael

Dined on 14 Oct 2026

Always a great location to eat. Great view or the city and lake union. Lots of small plates with a more limited menu of large plates. Only fish available last night was Halibut which was excellent.

The White Swan Public House

4.1

4.1 (488)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

A rustic seafood driven restaurant and craft cocktail bar. Features an expansive patio and waterfront experience. Rotating daily fresh oysters.

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Veronika

Dined on 14 Sept 2026

The restaurant had a really good vibe and a nice view of the water. It wasn’t very busy on an early Sunday evening with the exception of a few patrons watching the game and dinners both inside and out. The experience was lovely and the Seafood Feast looks like a wonderful option for a future birthday celebration, indeed. Will definitely be returning.

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