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A photo of Jackalope Tex-Mex & Cantina restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5)
Price: Expensive
• Tex-Mex • Columbia City
Booked 1 time today
Tex-Mex cuisine began in the Rio Grande Valley before migrating up to San Antonio during the l860's where a group of women known as The Chili Queens' began to pop up in the city's plazas selling chili con carne with tamales, enchiladas, and chili verde. They incorporated cumin into their dishes favored by settlers from theCanary lslands, which still has a strong influence on Mexican food in Texas. Tex-Mex also loves beef, flour tortillas, yellow cheese, fajitas and more.Our inspiration comes from the many classic Tex-Mex restaurants including Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen, Papasito's, Ninfa's, Blue Goose, Hugo's, Herrerra's Cafe, Chuy's, Valentina's Tex-Mex and many more. Jackalope combines excellent Central Texas-style smoked meats from Jack's BBQ with delicious Tex-Mex dishes. lt's truly the best of both worlds!
A photo of The Pink Door restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(8856)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 152 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 Spinasse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3781)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 31 times today
We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.
A photo of Sushi Kashiba restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(818)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 27 times today
Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located right next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba hard at work.Ordering one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners is probably your best bet. The cuts of salmon, toro, tuna, yellowtail and other fish are always fresh and beautifully presented. The meal is finished off with Sushi Kashiba's trademark cake-like egg dessert. The restaurant also features à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke.
A photo of Salty's on Alki Beach restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(9603)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Seattle/Alki
Booked 60 times today
Located on Alki Beach with the most spectacular view of the Seattle skyline, Salty’s is one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America. Salty’s is renowned for our award-winning fresh seasonal seafood, Pacific Northwest Coastal cuisine, playful atmosphere, and uncommonly genuine service. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are open for year round outdoor dining in our cozy and elegant glass-like tents and on our decks. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to celebrate or just let the stress of the day slip away while enjoying the astonishing waterfront and fresh air of the Elliot Bay. We are truly a great escape and delicious fun! Established in 1980, we are a James Beard Smart Catch Restaurant, proudly independent, family owned and operated, and woman owned.
A photo of Umi Sake House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2536)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 74 times today
Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!
A photo of Lola Seattle restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4229)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 87 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.
A photo of Terra Plata restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4183)
Price: Very Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 31 times today
Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.
A photo of Il Terrazzo Carmine restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4059)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pioneer Square
Booked 38 times today
Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave
A photo of Momiji Capitol Hill restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1795)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 38 times today
Momiji is a hand-crafted Japanese restaurant located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our menu features sushi, omakase and other traditional Japanese foods prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Our courtyard will be an oasis in the bustling neighborhood.

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  • Rachelvip
    California Central Coast •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was amazing. The atmosphere was excellent with great service and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Price the food before you go so you are not surprised by the bill. The quality of the food was worth the money for us. But it will be a dinner to save for.
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    Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
    4.8
  • Spencer
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days 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
  • Mary
    Idaho •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We celebrated a birthday on a Saturday evening at Salty's, the entire staff from the hostesses, servers, and managers working went above and beyond. It was very appreciated how the table was set up and a terrific view. Our server was very attentive and accommodating of our gluten free individual and super polite. All of our meals were amazing, Great first experience at Salty's and will definitely be back!
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    Salty's on Alki BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Seattle/Alki
    4.7
  • Anne
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Such a lovely night and dining experience all the way around. Food and drinks were absolutely exceptional. Service - wonderful: attentive but not intrusive. Ambiance…lovely, but just a bit chilly by the front door. Looking forward to returning soon.
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    SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
    4.8
  • OpenTable Dinervip
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    This is such a fantastic restaurant! Our adult kids love it when we treat them to the Jackalope experience. The dishes are always incredible, brisket, smoked meats, and their drink menu is equally as stellar. My husband and I tried brunch last week and were as impressed. If you have t been yet, go!
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    Jackalope Tex-Mex & CantinaPrice: Expensive• Tex-Mex• Columbia City
    4.7
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