Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in South of Seattle

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Grazie Ristorante - Southcenter/Tukwila

4.8

4.8 (1952)

$31 to $50

Italian

Tukwila

About the restaurant

We are an authentic Italian restaurant featuring wines and foods from the different regions of Italy. A remarkable aspect that sets our restaurants apart is our employees are taken to Italy for education in Italian food and wine knowledge. Our servers are personable and also educated to help you with your dining selections. We take no shortcuts with our food and make everything on our menu from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients and imported products. When you step inside the door of our restaurant our goal is to take your senses on a culinary journey to Italia.

Top review

Andrea

Dined 1 day ago

Our server was so gracious and lovely. Thank you for being accommodating to our large party. The food and wine were amazing. We enjoyed our entire meal and were grateful for a lovely atmosphere to celebrate our friend.

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Duke's Seafood - Kent Station

4.7

4.7 (812)

$30 and under

Seafood

Kent

About the restaurant

Duke's Kent Seafood Restaurant is an upscale casual Pacific Northwest restaurant & bar offering signature, flavorful, 100% sustainable wild seafood, Award Winning Chowder and grass fed burgers in a gathering place that is friendly, comfortable, unpretentious and filled with personality. We only source all natural, healthful ingredients. Duke's food is free of hormones, antibiotics and free of harmful chemicals. Guests sum up their favorable assessment of what Duke's has to offer with three words: It’s so good! Duke's in Kent is a locals favorite, perfect for grabbing a drink at the bar, lunch, dinner, outdoor dining or dinner with the family or group of friends.

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William

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

The stuffed mushrooms were excellent with warm bread. The crab cakes and Marion berry pie were great.

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Popular dish

Chowder Samplers

Popular dish

Dungeness Crab "Un"Cakes

The Restaurant at Alderbrook

4.7

4.7 (1471)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Union

About the restaurant

Our location brings out the best in fresh local seafood, dry aged beef, world-class wines and waterfront views - making The Restaurant at Alderbrook a destination in itself.

The interior setting of The Restaurant at Alderbrook takes its inspiration from the outdoors with warm colors of chocolate brown and sage green representing the gardens and lawn of the resort. Floor-to-ceiling windows and multi-levels amplify views of the brilliant shore and snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains.

The cuisine showcases local seafood harvested from Puget Sound and Hood Canal. After all, our shores are encrusted with oysters, our docks lined with mussels, and our sea teems with salmon.

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WesH

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Everything exceeded our expectations. From the moment we walked in, Melissa ( hostess, expediter, hugger extraordinaire.. actual manager )greeted us, sat us in one of her personal favorite spots, we ordered a couple of drinks, watched a seal swimming by,saw an eagle dive bombing fish all with in the first 10 minutes.. food, drinks and service were top notch

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4.6

4.6 (187)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Seatac

About the restaurant

Sharps RoastHouse has been voted one of the best Seatac restaurants. We are a local restaurant and bar next door to Seatac Airport (Seattle International Airport), just outside of Seattle. We offer scratch American Cuisine, fine crafted cocktails and Northwest wine and beer. Our custom roasting works showcases our 12-hour Hereford Prime Rib, Applewood Smoked St Louis Ribs and spit fired organic rotisserie chicken. Perfect for a quick bite before a flight or layover or after picking up a hungry friend from a long day of traveling.

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WilliamK

Dined 5 days ago

A wonderful surprise. I am going back. My prime rib was perfect. My friend had Cobb Salad and thought it was the best he had ever had

Anthony's HomePort - Des Moines

4.6

4.6 (3931)

$30 and under

Seafood

Des Moines

About the restaurant

We are a locally-owned, waterfront restaurant dedicated to giving our guests a truly Northwest dining experience. Anthony’s has earned the reputation for the finest fresh seafood, perfectly prepared and expertly served with an uncompromising commitment to quality and value. We feature fresh seasonal and sustainable fish and shellfish from our own seafood company accompanied by Northwest wines and micro brews as well our "Best of the Season" produce featured in our house-made desserts, salads, entrees, and beverages. Anthony’s in Des Moines features a lovely panoramic view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Open daily for lunch with a casual style no reservation necessary restaurant on the first floor featuring seafood, pastas, salads, burgers and fish tacos.

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Went for Oyster Fest and they did not disappoint!!! Started off with martinis along with Kumamoto Oysters with proper Vodka!!! Outstanding beginning so we followed with a half dozen for everyone!!! A Chefs selection of their best. Again very tasty. Fresh oyster with a beautiful seawater briney finish…. Wonderful second course. Ended with the blu cheese & shrimp salad and a bottle of Pinot Noir…. Perfect finish for a great nite. Highly recommend

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (2256)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Seatac

About the restaurant

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar is a Northwest gathering spot serving seasonally-inspired farm-to-table cuisine. Our team is committed to sustainable practices that bring the season's bounty to your table. We hand select products from small local farms, fishermen, ranchers and artisans to curate all our menus. Arrive early and experience a seasonal cocktail or glass of Washington State wine in Copperleaf Bar! Come see why Copperleaf Restaurant is a quintessentially Northwest experience.

Table reservations for the patio are honored based on request and availability at the time of arrival; due to the frequently changing weather circumstances of the Seattle area and the popularity of our outdoor dining spaces, we are unable to guarantee reservations for the patio.

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LaurieVIP

Dined on Feb 26, 2025

Wonderful food, great service! Love staying at Cedarbrook!

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Experience

Easter Brunch 2025

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Mother's Day Brunch 2025

JOEY Southcenter

4.7

4.7 (63)

$30 and under

American

Tukwila

About the restaurant

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Southcenter is located in the newly redesigned Westfield Southcenter just south of Seattle, it delivers polished interiors and a sleek scene for eclectic dining.

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Mark

Dined 4 days ago

My son and I always love going to Joey's, our favorite in South Center! The happy hour selection is excellent. They have very interesting cocktails and a good selection of beers on tap. The appetizer menu has great options as well as the main menu.

Paolo's Italian Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1310)

$30 and under

Italian

Kent

About the restaurant

For more than 20 years, Paolo’s has been bringing the taste of Italy to Kent. Paul Raftis founded the restaurant after growing up learning to cook along side his mother, Darlene Raftis. He enjoys the open kitchen he can chat with guests as he works. He never tires of hearing "It smells so good in here!" As a marathoner, he is living proof that that you can eat Italian and be healthy. In fact, one of his signature dishes, "Fettucine Paolo" was featured in Runner's World magazine. "It's one of the dishes I developed, it has no cream in it, no butter." It's a delicious pasta dish that utilizes olive oil, garlic, chicken stock, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, and chicken. So whether it's bruschetta, cioppino, pizza, or spaghetti and meatballs, Paul thanks each of you for choosing to dine here.

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Darrell

Dined 2 days ago

Nice solid Italian food with friendly service cooked well and served pleasantly

Market 253

4.5

4.5 (70)

$30 and under

American

Auburn

About the restaurant

Handcrafted. Locally inspired.
Market 253 Restaurant and Bar features delectable dining, classic spirits, modern cocktails, and over 30 local and domestic beers on draft.

Located near smoke-free table games. Service hours are Friday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Walk-up bar service available.

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BowieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Dinner at the Market 253 is surprisingly great! I had a filet mignon medium rare and it was perfect. Veggie side was also perfect. Highly recommend for value and quality. It’s in the casino so ambience is as good as possible.

Smoke & Cedar Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (362)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Auburn

About the restaurant

Located on top of the all-new Muckleshoot Casino Resort tower in the heart of the bountiful Pacific Northwest. Smoke & Cedar is among the country's leading steakhouses, dedicated to providing excellent guest service, fine libations, prime steaks and the best seafood the PNW has to offer. This one-of-a-kind restaurant in Washington commands 270-degree views of Mt. Rainier, the Puget Sound and both the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges.

Smoke & Cedar's menu is updated seasonally to best showcase ingredients collected by foragers from the farmers markets, regional farms, and other artisan purveyors. The soul of the restaurant quite literally extends through its decor to spectacular views, complimenting a menu that conveys the sentiment that quality procured ingredients-are better appreciated on a beautiful plate in an approachable but elegant setting.

Bon appétit!

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Edward

Dined 1 day ago

Great ambiance and service! Food was amazing and worth the price! Will return for sure!!!

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