Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Kirkland

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. Whiskey by John Howie

4.8

Exceptional(123)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Bellevue

Booked 5 times today

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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2. La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue

4.7

Exceptional(118)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Bellevue

Booked 64 times today

La Mar Cocina Peruana, led by acclaimed chef Gastón Acurio, brings authentic Peruvian cuisine to downtown Bellevue, Washington. This cebichería celebrates traditional Peruvian flavors in a casual yet upscale setting. The restaurant features a pisco bar, a cebiche bar with a raw fish display, and an open-air kitchen that overlooks both upper and lower dining areas, including a private room for intimate gatherings. Under Executive Chef Kaoru Chang, La Mar emphasizes fresh seafood sourced directly from the sea, showcasing the essence of Peruvian culinary traditions.Parking available at Bellevue Plaza. Entrance located on 106th Street. Parking validated for all restaurant guests.

3. Palace Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(535)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 9 times today

Palace Kitchen offers an open kitchen concept to allow guests to watch the chefs at work. Settle in for dinner at one of the booths or our horseshoe shaped bar with low, intimate lighting and enjoy fresh, seasonal food that is served late into the night. Diners at Palace Kitchen love the whole trout, rotisserie chicken and burger royale that are grilled over the apple wood grill in house.Palace Kitchen offers late night dining with a full menu until 12:00am and bar until 1:00am. Our King Boletus Parlor and Chanterelle Rooms offer private dining for groups of up to either 16 guests or up to 20 guests.

4. Harvest Beat

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • Wallingford

Booked 7 times today

We Have The Passion To Serve You The Best Quality Organic Five Course Vegan Dinner In Seattle. Showcasing Seasonal Vegetables From The North West Woods And Local Family Farmer Friends. We are also offering limited nightly to go dinners.

5. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4245)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

Rustic Mediterranean cuisine at Lola, another in the Tom Douglas family of exceptional downtown restaurants. Don’t miss our hearty breakfasts including eggs benedict and pancakes with sausage, ouzo sizzling kebabs, or our grilled to order pita bread s brought to us fresh from our own Dahlia bread bakery right across the street and served with house made spreads. Located in the heart of the bustling Belltown neighborhood, Lola offers the perfect urban dining experience in it’s upbeat environment, just minutes from downtown shopping and theatre to the south and great music and night life to the north on fourth avenue. We’re committed to a green community, composting 75% of waste and supporting our local growers.

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6. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1739)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 10 times today

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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7. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.6

Exceptional(1868)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenwood

Booked 18 times today

Flint Creek Cattle Company is a new American steak restaurant that emphasizes ethically raised beef and sustainable farm practices. The dining area is extremely wide open and spacious. There is a large, high vaulted ceiling in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows that lets in lots of natural light and lets guests feel like they are eating outside. Flint Creek's menu is an ever rotating selection of modern American cuisine. The items on it frequently change based on the seasonality of the ingredients, ensuring new items are introduced as others leave. Favorites on the menu include Fennel Braised Wild Boar Shoulder, Durham Ranch Bison Hangar Steak, and the Oven Roasted Duck Confit.

8. Revel

4.6

Exceptional(514)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Fremont

Booked 6 times today

Revel is Korean-inspired, creative comfort food served in a hip, urban atmosphere. Chef-owners Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s are back to their original Fremont, Seattle address as of 2020.

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9. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(170)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Enjoy creatively prepared American fare at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. This charming spot features various flags draped across the ceiling and an open kitchen where patrons can watch the chefs at work. Owner Merrisa Firnstahl-Claridge and Executive Chef Jason Amador delight in offering delicious food with friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. Patrons can choose from entrées like salmon cakes with pickled vegetables, homemade meatballs with pasta or a hoisin-glazed prime rib burger at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. Sourdough pizza with a choice of toppings, salads, hearty sandwiches and vegetarian dishes also make for fulfilling meals. Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro is featured in publications such as The Seattle Times and The Stranger. It has happy hour with a sizable bar that serves cocktails as well as housemade vodka, gin and tequila. This bistro hosts private events for parties as well.

10. Neb

4.6

Exceptional(113)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Our long-time love of Piedmont and the wines of, are the inspiration for the food and vibe. Simple, rustic NW Italianesque dishes, out of the wood fired oven anchor the menu. A funky negroni or a magnum of Produttori Barbaresco and all the food make for a fun night Neb.

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kristin
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Every dish was delicious and they were very accommodating to suggest options for children with food allergies
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La Mar Cocina Peruana BellevuePrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bellevue
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4.7
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KeithVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always super delicious with very attentive service!
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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TOM
Seattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Mindy was phenomenal. We had not seen her since 2019 at her former establishment. She was kind, warm, and utterly professional. We will return again.
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Palace KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.5
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Angela
Las Vegas •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
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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Whiskey by John HowiePrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Bellevue
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4.8
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Bennett
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
We love Harvest Beat! Incredibly creative and tasty vegan dishes that are made with gratitude for the land and farmers who produce the ingredients. Everything is completely natural and again, tastes so good. Both the wine and non-alcoholic pairings match perfectly with each course.
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Harvest BeatPrice: Very Expensive• Vegan• Wallingford
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4.8

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Whiskey by John Howie

2. La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue

3. Palace Kitchen

4. Harvest Beat

5. Lola Seattle

6. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

7. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

8. Revel

9. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

10. Neb

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