Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Waterfront / Belltown

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BellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol Hill / First HillDowntownLeschi / Madrona / Madison ParkQueen Anne

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19 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9268)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 146 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. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4310)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 58 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.

3. Half Shell

4.7

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 20 times today

Oysters | Steak | Sea Bar | Martinis Nestled just north of the Pike Place Market, we focus on serving seafood fresh from the Pacific Northwest waters with West Coast flavors. Our menu includes oysters, crab, salmon, fresh local catch plus steaks and a really great burger. Icy martinis, bubbles and spritzes center the Pearl Bar.

A photo of The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can restaurant

4. The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can Can

4.6

Exceptional(263)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 16 times today

Voted Best Brunch in The Seattle Times Best in the PNW People's Choice Awards!Experience brunch at the Pike Place Market on Can Can's outdoor patio and bistro and bar. Accentuated by lush foliage and dreamy views of the Puget Sound from Post Alley, this hot spot boasts the freshest ingredients from the Market. Whether you're celebrating special occasions with friends or romancing your crush, this bar and bistro will serve up an enchanting experience. Brunch Prices: $8 ~ $25 // Dinner Prices: $8 ~ $50A few classic dishes include the Can Can Beignets, the Can Can Burger, and the Pommes Frites. You may also delight in our craft cocktails, always prepared with the finest Market-fresh ingredients.★★★★★Indoor and patio seating is available for all ages. Bar top and bar area seating is only available to those over 21. Patio seating is first come, first served. Large party reservations of 7 or more are subject to a minimum. Please contact Can Can for more details.

5. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3873)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 48 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.

6. Terra Plata

4.5

Awesome(4284)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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

Booked 47 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.

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7. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(4690)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 100 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.

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8. Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(6436)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 52 times today

** Wild Ginger - Downtown The food at Wild Ginger spans the Pacific Rim from China to Indonesia. We pride ourselves on offering traditional dishes from these distinctive regions and insist on house-made ingredients. Chefs make spicy chili sambals, fresh coconut milk, delicate egg noodles, and our pungent oyster sauce all from scratch. To achieve the sublime flavors of the East, there is no substitute for the time-honored customs of these rich and ancient cultures.

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9. Tilikum Place Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(2395)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 17 times today

Inspired European and Northwest brunch, lunch and dinner. We take great pride in using the freshest & highest quality products as our menu is entirely made in house. Stop by for dinner or brunch & experience seasonal cuisine, creative libations & a warm welcome! We have a very small dining room and a not accommodate group dining. Our table maximum for brunch and lunch seats up to 6 guests. For dinner service, we can seat up to 8 guests if there are openings. Thank you.

A photo of Salty's on Alki Beach restaurant

10. Salty's on Alki Beach

4.7

Exceptional(9730)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Seattle/Alki

Booked 137 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.

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PamelaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •62 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were there for a late lunch before a ballgame. The seafood stew and the shrimp Louie salad were outstanding.
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Half ShellPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.7
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Mike
Seattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Warm welcome, great outdoor seating, well informed and attentive staff, great food and ambience.
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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JanaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and drinks! The kabobs (salmon and pork) were so delicious, and the spreads and pita were delicious. Excited to try sister spot Neb soon too!
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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Eva
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My husband and I ordered the degustazione option and it was incredible. So happy that we celebrated our first wedding anniversary here!
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SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.8
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SusanVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •27 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
This was a most unusual restaurant! We did nit know that there was a cabaret performance on the lower level. Our artichoke dip was beautifully served and delicious.
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The Dressing Room: Bistro and Bar by Can CanPrice: Moderate• French American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.6

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