Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in South of Seattle

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in South of Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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.

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

Sharps RoastHouse

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

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!!!

Mama Stortini's - Kent Station

4.5

4.5 (840)

$30 and under

American

Kent

About the restaurant

Mama Stortini’s is home to a delicious blend of Pacific Northwest and Southern and Coastal Italian flavors. Popular pastas, fresh British Columbia salmon, crispy thin crust pizzas, juicy burgers and much more – there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Mama’s. Locally owned, locally loved. We strive to make you feel right at home!

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Dayne

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Good food excellent server, everything served hot and correct

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.

TOMO

4.4

4.4 (44)

$50 and over

American

White Center

About the restaurant

We serve eclectic Japanese-American cuisine and serious wine in a former adult video store. Since opening, Tomo has received recognition as one of the country's best new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report and has been nominated for Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation.

Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams’ menus are personal, and feature outstanding ingredients prepared simply and with confidence.

Our wine program highlights rare and ephemeral wines made by creative, principled people. We also serve a variety of classic and seasonal cocktails, emphasizing small-batch spirits and quality nonalcoholic options.

We strive to be a cherished part of our guests' lives, providing a warm atmosphere, ever-changing menus, and exclusive events with top chefs and industry experts from around the world.

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Noémi Izabella

Dined 2 days ago

Loved the gem salad which we got by accident, and the pork was to die for.

Dave & Buster's - Auburn (King)

4.2

4.2 (138)

$30 and under

American

Auburn

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Came here to celebrate my sons birthday and he brought a few friends. We all had fun and enjoyed ourselves.

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Experience

Sunday SIP Night

8 Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (73)

$31 to $50

Asian

Auburn

About the restaurant

A beloved regional destination for Asian cuisine, 8 welcomes guests for lunch and dinner service once again!

Featuring a newly refined dining atmosphere, 8 offers all the menu favorites patrons know and love as well as a few new surprises.

Sourced from New England and delivered fresh throughout the week, live Maine lobster is available for hand selection from saltwater aquariums. Guests can choose one of three preparations – Salt & Pepper, Black Bean or Ginger Scallion.

The delicacy of Peking Duck is also a new addition to 8. Marinated over five days and roasted to perfection, the flavorful, crispy-skinned entrée—served with scallions, cucumber, and steamed buns as well as hoisin sauce—sates parties of two to three.

The number 8 is a symbol of luck and wealth in many Asian cultures.

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Taylor

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

Wonderful wait staff and tasty food. Had a wonderful time.

Claim Jumper - Tukwila

4.1

4.1 (660)

$30 and under

American

Tukwila

About the restaurant

Our friendly environment is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family. Our saloons are a comfortable gathering place to relax after a day at work, to catch a game or share an appetizer with friends. The saloon menu features signature cocktails, chilled martinis, premium and ultra-premium spirits, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, an extensive wine list, and imported and American craft beers including Claim Jumper’s own Honey Blonde, Original Red Ale and IPA. In addition to the saloon menu Claim Jumper offers a Steakhouse menu which includes USDA Prime steaks and premium house made shareable sides. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items using only the finest ingredients available. Favorites include Certified Angus Beef®, fresh fish, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more.

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Shonna

Dined 6 days ago

It was nice for birthday dinner, food was good & it was nice all together

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Experience

Happy Hour: Sun-Fri 3pm-Close & Saturday 3-7pm

Experience

Birthday Celebration

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