Best Restaurants for Foodies in Northgate

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodIndianJapanese

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EastsideNorth of SeattleSeattle

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BallardBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketBothellCapitol Hill / First HillDowntown

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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28 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle restaurant

1. RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(2734)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fremont

Booked 28 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

2. Autumn Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(491)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Phinney Ridge

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to Autumn Seattle! Located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Autumn Restaurant focuses on a simple approach to pasta, seafood & vegetables.

A photo of Walrus and the Carpenter restaurant

3. Walrus and the Carpenter

4.5

Awesome(397)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballard

***We do not take reservations during regular service but do offer them for Valentine's Day weekend, February 12th-16th. On all other days, please just stop in and we will seat you as soon as possible***Fishing pub meets restaurant. This bustling neighborhood restaurant specializes in oysters and other seafood dishes. Using nothing but the freshest ingredients, Chef Taylor Thomas creates seasonal food. The Walrus and the Carpenter also serves wine, smart cocktails, beer and cider. It makes an ideal after-hours hangout spot. Enjoy some fried oysters with a cold beer, surrounded by cozy rustic furnishings. If you prefer an alternative to seafood, look no further than the steak tartare, which comes with thinly sliced rye toast and egg yolk. Launched in 2010 to rave reviews, The Walrus and the Carpenter is open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table....

A photo of Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room restaurant

4. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.7

Exceptional(1769)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 11 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.

5. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9143)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 178 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.

6. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4305)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 64 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.

7. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4250)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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

Booked 25 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.

8. Rimini Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(286)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kirkland

Booked 35 times today

Rimini Restaurant is a new Italian restaurant in Kirkland, Washington. It is owned by the Nardone family, who are multi-time, nationally acclaimed restaurateurs. The restaurant is located in downtown Kirkland's historic waterfront. Rimini Restaurant offers a unique Italian dining experience. The menu features classic Italian dishes, as well as some modern twists on traditional favorites. The restaurant also has a full bar and a wine list that features a variety of Italian wines. Rimini Restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week.We are open during the outage unfortunately our phones are down but we are offering service

9. Momiji SLU

4.7

Exceptional(240)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 14 times today

Momiji SLU has one goal in mind: giving our guests a unique, delicious, and unforgettable experience. Our menu reflects innovative Japanese kaiseki-style dishes, skillfully prepared to perfection. Every single item we serve is carefully made to dazzle your senses, so browse our site and check back for future updates.

10. Rider

4.1

Excellent(590)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Grill • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

RIDER celebrates the bounty of the Pacific Northwest by working closely with small, local, family-owned farms, ranches, fishermen, foragers, vineyards, and craftsmen. We strive to offer fresh, unique ingredients that showcase the region that we love.

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Gabriel D.
Seattle / Eastern Washington •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is a jewel in Pike Place Market....the food is amazing...the service and ambiance is amazing....the view from the lounge is amazing.
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Shirley
Seattle / Eastern Washington •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Tamura is our favorite sushi restaurant hands down. Always fresh and always good. The sushi plus the regular food is so good and consistent. Highly recommend.
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Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.7
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Aniket and Sarita
Seattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 25, 2025
Great for seafood lovers, also great vegetarian options. We had a great time- the table next to ours was loud- so it wasnt the best venue in retrospect to catch up with old friends- But we all had a superb dinner and really enjoyed ourselves.
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RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Fremont
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4.7
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Ranjit
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 7, 2025
The tasting menu was fabulous. Great service as well.
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Autumn SeattlePrice: Expensive• American• Phinney Ridge
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4.6
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sallyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 17, 2025
Food was delicious!! Atmosphere was excellent. A win all around.
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Walrus and the CarpenterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ballard
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4.5

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