Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Columbia City

20 restaurants available nearby

1. Palace Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(516)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 19 times today

Palace Kitchen offers an open kitchen concept to allow guests to watch the chefs at work. Settle in for dinner at one of the booths or our horseshoe shaped bar with low, intimate lighting and enjoy fresh, seasonal food that is served late into the night. Diners at Palace Kitchen love the whole trout, rotisserie chicken and burger royale that are grilled over the apple wood grill in house.Palace Kitchen offers late night dining with a full menu until 12:00am and bar until 1:00am. Our King Boletus Parlor and Chanterelle Rooms offer private dining for groups of up to either 16 guests or up to 20 guests.

2. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4229)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 82 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 bread s 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.

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3. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Enjoy creatively prepared American fare at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. This charming spot features various flags draped across the ceiling and an open kitchen where patrons can watch the chefs at work. Owner Merrisa Firnstahl-Claridge and Executive Chef Jason Amador delight in offering delicious food with friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. Patrons can choose from entrées like salmon cakes with pickled vegetables, homemade meatballs with pasta or a hoisin-glazed prime rib burger at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. Sourdough pizza with a choice of toppings, salads, hearty sandwiches and vegetarian dishes also make for fulfilling meals. Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro is featured in publications such as The Seattle Times and The Stranger. It has happy hour with a sizable bar that serves cocktails as well as housemade vodka, gin and tequila. This bistro hosts private events for parties as well.

4. Neb

4.7

Exceptional(108)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Our long-time love of Piedmont and the wines of, are the inspiration for the food and vibe. Simple, rustic NW Italianesque dishes, out of the wood fired oven anchor the menu. A funky negroni or a magnum of Produttori Barbaresco and all the food make for a fun night Neb.

5. Shaker + Spear

4.3

Awesome(569)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 15 times today

Shaker & Spear is all about seafood paired with fresh, regional ingredients. We invite you to enjoy a meal in a neighborly atmosphere set among one of Seattle's coolest neighborhoods, Belltown. Shaker + Spear features market fresh, decidedly innovative fare focused on local sourcing and sustainable fishing. We are a restaurant favorite of visitors seeking a respite from a busy day of shopping at nearby Pike Place Market or walking along the Puget Sound. -We have a 10 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time.-PARTIES OF 5 OR MORE: Please call the restaurant to book at (206) 826-1700. Our large party cancellation policy of parties of 5+ is $30 per person if there is a cancellation within 24 hours or the party is a no show. Reservation will not be held if no credit card information is provided. -PARTIES OF 10+ please contact Kenny Perez at kenny.perez@shakerandspear.com

6. 84 Yesler

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Very Expensive

• Northwest • Pioneer Square

Booked 6 times today

At 84 Yesler, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community and providing a versatile venue that inspires innovation and connection. Join us and be a part of something special in Pioneer Square.

7. Rider

3.9

Excellent(538)

Price: Expensive

• Grill • Downtown

Booked 30 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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8. Skillet Diner at Capitol Hill

4.6

Exceptional(647)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 4 times today

No Mo' CashHeads up! In order to provide the safest work environment possible for the team we will no longer accept cash. We gladly take Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other forms of touchless payment. The award-winning Skillet Diner opened in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle in 2011. We’re a neighborhood joint doing our best to make the place feel relaxed, service attentive and easy; the food approachable yet focused. We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The style of food is similar to what we’re known for on the airstream …the difference? we have so much more room! Items range from our fennel-crusted fried chicken and waffle to our burger with bacon jam, arugula, and bleu cheese, to our legendary kale Caesar salad. Seating policy: We require your whole party be present to be sat.

9. Outlier

3.9

Excellent(494)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

OUTLIER is a Seattle gathering place, serving Pacific Northwest cuisine and craft cocktails that are simple and approachable in concept, yet meant to stand out.

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10. Tutta Bella - Seattle

4.5

Awesome(93)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 10 times today

Experience Tutta Bella’s newest generation of Neapolitan-inspired dining in Seattle’s vibrant Denny Triangle! Located at 1100 Virginia St. in the REN building, this spacious restaurant offers an evolved menu that combines Italian classics with Pacific Northwest flair. Enjoy an open kitchen, private dining options, handcrafted cocktails, and fresh seafood in a modern, welcoming setting. Perfect for everyday meals, special occasions, or business gatherings, with ample seating and expanded takeout and catering options. Our newest restaurant includes elevated interiors and an evolved menu that balances its traditional Neapolitan roots with a more pronounced Pacific Northwest influence. We look forward to sharing out refined menu that features brand new center-of-the-plate entrées, fresh seafood, and a robust list of handcrafted cocktails with you.Discover the next chapter of Tutta Bella's authentic hospitality and culinary excellence.

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Marife
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food at Lola’s is always superb. Today, I had the lamb kebab and it was terrific. I would have loved it to be less sweet, but it was still really good!
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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Shaquera
Dallas - Fort Worth •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The place can get very LOUD!! amazing waitress and food!
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Von's 1000 Spirits - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Terrivip
New York City •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I’m visiting from NYC, Great all around! Robert was awesome! Food super delicious! Thank you!!
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Palace KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.7
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Ayako
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing pasta! But, I hope the uni pasta had salmon row option. Our ordered board appetizer was not come as first.
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NebPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Downtown
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4.7
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Quinn
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Our meal was beautiful and delicious. The menu had a wide variety of seafood, meat, and vegetarian items. Well crafted cocktails with several non alcoholic options. The service was delightful.
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Shaker + SpearPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.3

Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Columbia City

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Palace Kitchen

2. Lola Seattle

3. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

4. Neb

5. Shaker + Spear

6. 84 Yesler

7. Rider

8. Skillet Diner at Capitol Hill

9. Outlier

10. Tutta Bella - Seattle

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