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

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Cowiche Creek Brewing Company

4.9

4.9 (32)

$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.

Top review

Steve

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

The best prime rib I’ve had anywhere. I tried a bite of a steak too and it was over the top. It’s a real gem! The owners are very hard working and creative. I highly recommend it!… beer is great too.

The Veranda at Casia Lodge and Ranch

5.0

5 (81)

$50 and over

American

Twisp

About the restaurant

James Beard Award-winning Chef Jason Wilson brings his culinary expertise to the heart of the Methow Valley at The Veranda, situated inside the picturesque Casia Lodge & Ranch. Indulge in seasonal menus, thoughtfully crafted to showcase the bounty of local farmers and purveyors, all within a casual yet elegant atmosphere. Whether you're savoring perfectly cooked steak, seafood, house baked breads or a farm-fresh salad, each dish is a testament to Chef Jason's commitment to quality and flavor. Situated amidst breathtaking views, The Veranda looks out onto a sprawling 300 acres of open landscape and is framed by the majestic Cascade Mountains.

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JacquelineVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful staff, beautiful location and fantastic food.

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner

Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

Experience

High Tea (last seating 4pm)

Inside Passage

4.8

4.8 (283)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Inside Passage is a Northwest sunken ship, underwater, tropical cocktail bar with a sea creature named Kiki that lives above the bar. Created and run by your friends at Rumba and found within. Cocktails have elaborate, outrageous presentations and are crafted with premium ingredients and exotic flavors.

Reservations are released on a rolling basis, six weeks out. If you are looking for a date beyond that range, please check back! Inside Passage is a 21+ establishment.
https://www.insidepassageseattle.com/

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ShellyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome ambiance and super fun and delicious drinks! The drinks are pricey, but worth it. Nice food menu with plenty of vegetarian options. Wait staff and bartender attentive and personable.

Westcott Bay Shellfish Co

4.9

4.9 (948)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Juan Islands

About the restaurant

As we enter into the seasons of short days and chilly weather, we have reimagined our offerings at The Net Shed to best highlight the splendors of the season.

Bivalves + Bonfire is the essence of the PNW, gather around the fire slurping down oysters, and sipping on soup. Menu is limited to include oysters, raw and cooked, a seasonal soup, and beverages. Enjoy every Friday 3-5pm. All seating is Outdoors.

The Farmers Feast is our version of a Friday night Supper Club. One seating, one menu, enjoyed by all! This dinner is by reservations only, with the doors opening at 5:30pm, and dinner starting at 6:00.
Reservations for Bivalves + Bonfire and Farmers Feast can be made below under 'Experiences'.

The Farm will also be open on Saturdays from 12-3pm for lunch at The Net Shed. Offering some of our seasonal favorites: oysters Rockefeller, oyster po'boys, and seasonal soups! We are not taking reservations for lunch, all seating is first come first serve, with indoor and outdoor seating.

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ArneVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Went to our first Friday Night Dinner and it was wonderful. Delicious food, the usual friendly personal service and convivial fun! A great night at Westcott Bay!

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Mondello Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (471)

$30 and under

Italian

Magnolia

About the restaurant

Mondello Italian Restaurant in the beautiful Seattle neighborhood of Magnolia provides one of the most romantic, most authentic Italian dining experiences in Seattle.

Mondello has beautiful pasta dishes, seafood & main courses, salads, zuppe & bruschette & antipasti dishes. Corino (owner) & Enza (chef) grew up in the vicinity of Mondello and they bring to Seattle their wonderful tradition of fresh seafood, homemade pasta & rich authentic Sicilian cuisine with all it's flair & joy of living.

They have the life experience of fine cooking and appreciation & sensiblity of the Italian palate that allows them to create a dining experience reminiscent of being in Mondello, Sicily.

No one fails to be entranced by Mondello's welcoming beauty and warm personality.

Grazie Amici!

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CarmelaVIP

Dined on Nov 25, 2024

I love this restaurant! The owner starts taking care of us the moment we walk in the door. The food is SO good!! Always my favorite.

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Fettuccine con Polpette

Kro Bar

4.9

4.9 (604)

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

Bothell

About the restaurant

The krō bär is an eclectic bar with a speakeasy vibe and a passion for spirits and great food with a nod to another era.

Tucked away on Main Street in Bothell, a walkable neighborhood teaming with local art, culture and food, the artfully handcrafted krō bär has been reclaimed from the bones of Bothell’s historic hardware store in the Mohn building. The 16-foot-high tin ceilings, a hanging catwalk and the original wood floors were uncovered and restored.

Please note we are 21 and older only.

Due to the size of our location, we are unable to seat parties of more than 4 guests.

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JayVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Best cocktail bar in town! And I'm talkin the greater Seattle metro area town, not just the little Bothell town.

Whiskey by John Howie

4.8

4.8 (123)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Whiskey by John Howie is the Eastside’s whiskey and craft cocktail destination for guests 21+ years old. The global selection of rare and well done whiskies has been thoroughly collected for the curious to the connoisseur by Whiskey’s in house curator, Tim Lodahl. The unique menu of delightful bar bites features new and favorite tastes crafted by proprietor John Howie and executive chef Jed Laprade.
Whiskey by John Howie is available for private events. This 1,420 square foot space - which can accommodate up to 84 people for private events - features rich, dark woods complemented by dark brick and gold accents that give the room a comfortable, stylish feel. Hundreds of rare and sought after whiskey titles elegantly adorn the main wall, just above Whiskey’s open kitchen space. John Howie Catering offers a diverse range of chef-designed specialty menus that can be customized to the unique needs and style of each event.

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Angela

Dined 6 days ago

We are usally very pleased. Last night however my food took do long to come that my table guests had already finished their meals before mine arrived. We were comped a couple of drinks for the trouble. But this is just something that should be asdressed as its not the first time its happened to us. Otherwise the food was wonderful as always.

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Experience

Whiskey Wednesdays

Boiada Brazilian Grill - Kennewick

4.9

4.9 (643)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Kennewick

About the restaurant

We come to you straight from Brazil
bringing traditional dishes from our native country.
We bring you Brazil’s traditional churrascaria-style (barbecue) cooking with hearty chunks of prime meats and seafood, slow-cooked and roasted to perfection by the radiant heat of glowing embers to bring out their natural flavors.
Vegetarian options
an extensive fresh market salad bar provides a variety of hot and cold items to satisfy all tastes.
Sizzle and excitement of the Brazilian Steakhouse Culture.
You’ll be greeted with kindness and class as you’re escorted to your table. Once seated, your server will welcome you and explain the Brazilian all-you-can-eat dining concept, including how the red and green coasters play into your dining experience. We provide a unique dining ambiance for customers who appreciate high-quality dining.

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Ralph

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Very friendly, upscale steakhouse. Compares well with similar experiences in London and Scottsdale. Come with an appetite and save room for grilled pineapple.

Deep Dive

4.8

4.8 (326)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Renee Erickson’s Deep Dive: eat and drink inside of an art installation turned cocktail lounge within the iconic Spheres. Expect timeless, thought-provoking, and original cocktails, alongside refined plates, and an exceptional spirits selection. Deep Dive is a modern classic, inspired by marquee hotel bars the world over. Our kitchen will accommodate orders until our last seating each evening.

No Minors - strictly 21+. Elevated attire encouraged, but not required. All parties MUST bring a valid, physical I.D. - pictures will NOT be accepted.

Please be advised that a reservation does not guarantee specific seating arrangements - no distinction is made between tables or bar seats.

As we are an intimate space, we kindly request that inquires for parties larger than 6 people be directed to events@eatseacreatures.com

We look forward to hosting you in Deep Dive! Until we meet, beneath the surface....

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SeanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Drinks were great, atmosphere fantastic , service a little dry

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner at Deep Dive 2024!

Sorella

4.9

4.9 (526)

$31 to $50

Italian

Spokane

About the restaurant

Reservations are strongly recommended. Our full service bar has 14 seats and accommodates walk-in's on a first come, first served basis. While there is no dress code at Sorella, we encourage guests to dress smart casual. The music volume in the restaurant is loud with a lively vibe.

We have a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals before your reservation will be canceled. No shows or cancellations made less than 24 hours will be subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee. You are beholden to your party size, your party size (unless circumstances allow) cannot be adjusted. We ask that you do not make multiple reservations with the intent to be seated together.

We do our best to accommodate all guests in a timely manner, please be mindful of your dining time with us.

Reservations are available 42 days in advance at 12:00am PST. We accept reservations for up to 6 guests a la carte. For parties larger than 6, please reach out to us by email at info@sorellaspokane.com.

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GregVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous as always … another amazing evening food + service + wine + ambience … felt like we weren’t in Spokane

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