Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

OpenTable

Updated 05 April 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Seattle / Eastern Washington? 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 book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

Velveteen

5.0

5 (36)

$50 and over

Global, International

Wenatchee

About the restaurant

Velveteen epitomizes luxury and sophistication, emerging as the premier culinary destination in Wenatchee. We offer more than a meal; we present a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Chef Kim and her team have designed a globally inspired tasting menu, with ingredients sourced from local and international sources to ensure the highest quality and freshest flavors. Our exclusive evening begins with one dinner service at 6:30 PM. Arrive early at 6:00 PM to indulge in fresh oysters from Taylor Shellfish Farms, thoughtfully paired with a tasting-sized house martini, a non-alcoholic alternative, or a selection from our premium bar*.
Every moment at Velveteen promises an extraordinary blend of taste, ambiance, and impeccable attention to detail. We look forward to welcoming you to an unparalleled journey of elegance and flavor.
*These offerings are available exclusively by pre-order to guarantee peak freshness.*

Top review

Rhonda

Dined 6 days ago

The reservation was made as a birthday gift for my spouse. Our experience from beginning to end was everything and more then I had expected. Yes, it is a luxury and not for everyone. For us, It is a perfect fit for something special and on occasion.

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5.0

5 (300)

$31 to $50

Italian

Waitsburg

About the restaurant

Located in beautiful Waitsburg Washington, a lively yet intimate space that welcomes you into the bosom of wine and wheat country.
Brought to you by Erin & Mike Easton, Bar Bacetto is a cozy 18 seat bar (21+) with a small menu of classic cocktails, antipasti, and fresh pasta dishes. The dynamic, ever changing menu can be found on our giant chalkboard.
We welcome parties of 4 and smaller.

We are a 21+ establishment.

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AngieVIP

Dined today

Absolutely amazing! Every sip and bite was pure perfection.

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Popular dish

Spaghetti Nero con Cozze

Sushi Kappo Tamura - Omakase at Sushi Bar

5.0

5 (19)

$50 and over

Sushi

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner. *Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.

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San

Dined 6 days ago

It was absolutely amazing. The staff and food were PHENOMENAL. 100/10

Cowiche Creek Brewing Company

4.9

4.9 (51)

$30 and under

Brewery

Cowiche

About the restaurant

Cowiche Creek Brewing is one of the most unique dining experiences in the Yakima Valley. Located on a 40 acre working farm with expansive valley views and indoor/outdoor seating, the brewery highlights crisp, hop-forward ales paired with the kitchen's rotating, seasonal menu. Their culinary creativity elevates the menu beyond traditional brewpub fare; including USDA Prime Grade burgers (ground in-house), homemade pastas, and specialty dining events featuring oysters, birria tacos, prime rib, and lobster rolls.

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Mary L.

Dined on 5 Apr 2025

It’s where you go to eat and enjoy really good food, see old friends, and meet new friends. We enjoyed the evening celebrating our son on his birthday. Thank you.

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

4.9

4.9 (2922)

$31 to $50

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

Montalcino Ristorante Italiano, an intimate restaurant in Olde Town Issaquah, Washington.

From the moment you walk in we hope you will feel like you are a guest in our living room. We believe authentic Italian food and wine are a way of life. All dishes are prepared with passion and tradition using only the freshest, highest quality, real Italian ingredients. Montalcino is a perfect location for a romantic date night, elegant birthday or anniversary celebration, a relaxed family dinner, or any special occasion.

A quality menu with a unique wine selection including wines produced throughout Italy as well as some wines from the beautiful state of Washington.

Buon Appetito and Salute!

Top review

Stacy

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic meal & experience! Very attentive and friendly service, the food came out quickly, presentation was lovely and everything was absolutely delicious!

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Fresh Pasta Lobster Saffron

SanKai

4.9

4.9 (854)

$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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Salvio

Dined on 10 Apr 2025

SanKai continues to be the best sushi restaurant in the seattle/Edmonds area Perfect rice and the freshest fish Chef Nakano can customize an amazing Omakase and will give you a truly amazing experience Highly recommended

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Experience

Sushi Bar

Experience

Standard Indoor Table

Experience

Heated Outdoor Dome

Cafe Juanita

4.9

4.9 (3437)

$50 and over

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list.
Cafe Juanita serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, ranging in price per person from $175-$205. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte.
Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.

Top review

Mary Ann

Dined 1 day ago

The format was more like comign to graze at the cafe. It took a bit to get used to it, but the servers were great, the food was outstanding, the wine and NA drinks were delicious...It was a wonderful birthday celebration. I am so glad we were able to be there!

FareStart Restaurant

5.0

5 (1443)

$30 and under

American

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

FareStart's James Beard award-winning model for social change is fueled by our restaurant. We’re located in the heart of Seattle for breakfast/lunch on weekdays (walk-ins only), private catered events, Guest Chef Nights and other special dining experiences.

Our beloved Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteers. These events occur on Thursday evenings, tickets are released a month in advance and reservations are needed. These events generally sell out quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible.

FareStart is a social enterprise nonprofit focused on job training and employment. Our restaurant and other food-based businesses serve as classrooms for students to gain culinary skills that prepare them for careers in and beyond the food service industry. Since 1992, we’ve helped more than 15,000 adults and youth work toward stability and economic mobility.

Top review

Diana

Dined on 4 Apr 2025

Love it! Great food, great service, and a terrific cause!

Katana Sushi & Sake House

4.9

4.9 (104)

$30 and under

Sushi

Everett

About the restaurant

Katana Sushi & Sake House brings high quality sushi to Everett.