Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Waterfront / Belltown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodChineseSpanish

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EastsideSeattle

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BellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol Hill / First HillDowntownQueen Anne

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15 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9133)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 177 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(4303)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 78 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.

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

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

4.6

Exceptional(251)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 20 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 new 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. The craft cocktails are also prepared with the same market fresh ingredients as the dishes. Indoor and patio seating is available for all ages. Bar top seating is only available for over 21. Patio seating is first-come first-serve. Large party reservations of 6 or more are subject to a minimum.

4. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3844)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 35 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.

5. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4247)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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

Booked 38 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 Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle restaurant

6. Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(6423)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 53 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.

A photo of Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge restaurant

7. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(4646)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 90 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.

8. 2120

4.7

Exceptional(1510)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

2120 is a hit for its fantastic food, unique cocktails, and superb service. Reviewers rave about the excellent ambiance, beautifully presented dishes, and the friendly staff. Its prime location, delicious food, and well-curated menu make it a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike.

9. Grappa - Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(1238)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Queen Anne

Booked 39 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!

A photo of Polar Bar at the Arctic Club Hotel restaurant

10. Polar Bar at the Arctic Club Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Unwind in the popular bar of the hotel and take a step back in time to an era where style and quality are one and the drinks are first class. Lounge in luxurious leather seating surrounded by velvet draperies and choose from a full bar of local wine, craft beer, signature cocktails, or soft drinks. Enjoy a regionally inspired selection of appetizers, small plates and entrees created by our Executive Chef & team. A gathering area by day and a lively hot spot at night, The Polar Bar is a destination for visitors and locals alike with endless opportunities to mix and mingle in Emerald City.

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From verified diners like you

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John
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Best in Seattle. Wine selection was amazing. Food was so good.
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SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.8
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Austin
Vancouver / British Columbia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Phenomenal food with excellent customer service. You could taste that each bite was filled with love from the kitchen and it is a great place for dates and birthdays.
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Cherry Ann
Pittsburgh / Western PA •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We loved the fried squid and meatball appetizers, chicken kebabs and seafood tagine! The donuts with cream and blueberry compote were to die for. We were seated pretty quickly, appetizers came out super fast and just overall great service.
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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Eileen
New York State •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always a wonderful night out. Creative delicious food.
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Terra PlataPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6
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AnnieL
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent happy hour to follow a matinee show. We shared several appetizers and enjoyed fun cocktails!
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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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