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A photo of San Fermo restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1603)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Ballard
Booked 39 times today
We have 15 indoor tables, and 12 covered/heated patio tables. Online reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups can be booked at 5pm on weeknights, please email the restaurant for reservations. Please understand when making your reservation that we cannot guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. We recommend 5pm reservations for parties with specific table requests, if you book later in the evening you may need to wait for your table preference.If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.
A photo of Sabine Café and Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(68)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Ballard
Booked 8 times today
reservations accepted for dinner only, from 5pm-9pm. our day café remains walk-up and counter-service only - NO reservations accepted for brunch. we are 21+ after 10pm on friday and saturday.sabine is a café, bar, and bakery serving a lively daytime and nighttime experience for all on ballard ave. here you'll find vibrant espresso drinks, colorful cocktails, and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. our inviting menus by chef dunkelberger draw upon mediterranean influences with middle eastern spices and herbs, while our dedication to using local, in-season, and organic ingredients wherever we can highlights the bounty of the northwest. our mezze and salatim dishes are meant to be shared; here we value the community that dining together brings.
A photo of Moshi Moshi Sushi restaurant
4.5
Awesome(660)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Ballard
Booked 12 times today
Moshi Moshi Sushi and Izakaya is a woman-and-PoC owned, full-service Japanese restaurant in the heart of historic Ballard. We specialize in traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine, using the highest quality ingredients available. In addition to our amazing sushi, we offer an extensive menu of hot items and entrees, sure to provide something for everyone.Be sure to see our custom-built LED cherry tree from our upper level dining area!
A photo of The Pink Door restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8855)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 106 times today
The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.
A photo of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2676)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Fremont
Booked 29 times today
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits is a full service restaurant and bar located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We’re open daily; serving dinner from 4pm to 10pm daily with a last seating 9pm. Happy hour daily from 4pm to 5:30pm.Our menu centers around globally sourced seafood from well managed fisheries; with offerings of local Northwest familiars like crab, oysters and mussels, to more tropical fish like Kona Kampachi or Hawaiian Ono, and East Coast staples like Striped Bass. Our preparations emphasize fresh ingredients that arrive daily, and pronounced flavors from around the world.Our urban-industrial two-story ‘fishing lodge’ was built with local and reclaimed resources by Dovetail Construction and Marian Built. Our tables were crafted from bark-beetle pine, and we even found a home for our favorite re-purposed farm equipment! Our space includes the main dining area, a large modern patio and an upstairs loft and pri
A photo of Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4505)
Price: Moderate
• American • Queen Anne
Booked 99 times today
Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.
A photo of The Whale Wins restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(927)
Price: Expensive
• American • Wallingford
Booked 7 times today
The Whale Wins Cafe and Larder offers James Beard Award winning wood-fired fare and casual yet elevated service. We are focusing on safely meeting the needs of our Fremont and Wallingford neighbors with expanded dine-in, carry out, espresso, grocery and bottle shop offerings. We are taking reservations for indoor dining and will take requests for bar or patio seating. Our patio is covered and heated.Check out our current menus on our website: thewhalewins.com. Our take out options are listed here as well! We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table.....
A photo of Grappa - Seattle restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1196)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Queen Anne
Booked 22 times today
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!
A photo of Serafina restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2919)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake
Booked 30 times today
Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.
A photo of Messina restaurant
4.1
Excellent(239)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Queen Anne
Booked 47 times today
Messina Modern Italian Kitchen, located just a few steps away from the iconic Climate Pledge Arena, combines modern Italian cuisine with the distinct flavors of the Pacific Northwest. We are all about creating unforgettable experiences for family dinners, a romantic date night, or celebrating and watching a game. We include a 22% service charge on all guest checks to offer competitve, above-industry standard wages for all our staff.

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  • Spencer
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was our first time at the Pink Door, one night I will never forget. From the moment we arrived the ambience made the experience feel classy. The decorations and lighting throughout fit the mood. Customer service and special request were accommodated positively and without hesitation. The menu was simple but not lacking, wasn’t an overwhelming amount to decide nor was it too small to not have options. The food was made at a high level with attention to detail and exquisite taste. It is where I proposed to my now fiancé and provided a night I can’t forget and will be somewhere we come for our special days. Go to the pink door, you will not be disappointed.
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    The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
    4.8
  • Meredithvip
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great server, fast service, excellent food. Perfect post movie.
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    Moshi Moshi SushiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Ballard
    4.5
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    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The Chilean Seabass and hamachi crudo are 10/10 , the cocktails are great, and service is always excellent. The desserts are the only thing that could use some work- I have tried them all and they are in the 5/6 out of 10 range for me.
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    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Fremont
    4.7
  • Mollyvip
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Had a wonderful dinner out with girlfriends here. Easy to order family style and share dishes, loved the squash and chicken. Server was helpful, recommending items and came to check on us regularly without being overbearing.
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    Sabine Café and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Ballard
    4.5
  • Katya
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The ambiance and service were outstanding. The menu is well-developed and interesting. Some of the food like the burrata appetizer and the bolognese was excellent. We found the mushroom risotto and the beef short rib to be overly salty. Great drinks as well!
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    San FermoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Ballard
    4.8
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