Best Restaurants for Business Meals in U Village / U District

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchJapanese

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EastsideNorth of SeattleSeattle

Neighborhoods

BellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketBothellCapitol Hill / First HillDowntownEdmonds

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

63 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9026)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 131 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.

2. Sushi Kashiba

4.9

Exceptional(872)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 26 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located 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 holding court.Most guests order one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners. The mix of fresh local fish as well as delicacies from Japan and around the world will satisfy the palette of seasoned sushi fans as well as new entrants into the sushi world. We also feature à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke. Welcome to Sushi Kashiba.

3. Mamma Melina

4.7

Exceptional(2397)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • U Village / U District

Booked 21 times today

Please note: Mamma Melina does not accept reservations for Happy Hour. Happy Hour is first come first serve in our bar area (21+).If you would like to make a reservation for more than 8 people, please call the restaurant directly.Reservations are allowed a 15 minute grace period. If you are running late, please call and let us know.Reservations can be made for inside or outside. If one of the options does not show, that means it is not available for the selected time and party size. While reservations can be made specifically for inside or outside, we are unable to reserve or hold specific tables within those spaces. We will do our best to accommodate table requests when possible.

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4. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1759)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 8 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.

A photo of Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge restaurant

5. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(4618)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 76 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.

6. Umi Sake House

4.7

Exceptional(2568)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 71 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!

7. Grappa - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(1226)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Queen Anne

Booked 20 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!

8. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4282)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 52 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 breads 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.

9. Terra Plata

4.7

Exceptional(4226)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 37 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.

10. Piatti - Seattle

4.5

Awesome(1555)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • U Village / U District

Booked 20 times today

Piatti’s prime location is just north of downtown Seattle in University Village, an open-air lifestyle shopping center which offers a unique formula of locally-owned boutiques and signature national retailers. This rich and vibrant community is the perfect home for Piatti, which features a lively bar scene, engaging activities for the little ones and a market-driven menu that caters to all different tastes.

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Isaac
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had the three-course prix fixe with a couple of appetizers to supplement, and came away sated and happy. The quality of the fish was outstanding and the waitstaff were jovial and attentive. We were not rushed and the coursing was well paced. Definitely recommended.
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Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.8
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Luke
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really nice valentine’s day experience. Place was packed but was still seated efficiently. Ambience met expectations and food was good.
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Mamma MelinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• U Village / U District
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4.7
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ShelbyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always have the best time here! We come about once a month! Service is always amazing and the food is outstanding! Shoutout to Max for always taking great care of us!
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Umi Sake HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown
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4.7
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Petra
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Was lucky enough to have chef Shiro himself. Every bite was exquisite! It's an experience and excellent meal.
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Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.9
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Kristin
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time to Pink Door and it did not disappoint! Everything we had was fabulous, the service was great as was the atmosphere! I felt at times I was in the 50’s with the decor and music which was fun! They even had real candles! We will definitely be returning!
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8

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