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Discover the Best New Restaurants in Seattle

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated October 23, 2019

In a city full of icons, Seattle houses the Space Needle, the waters of Puget Sound and the cloud-draped backdrop of Mount Rainier. Don't forget the icons of Seattle's signature cuisine. Seasonal stone fruits and berries, artisan cheeses along with salmon and shellfish are all-stars on the menus of fancy and casual restaurants, from Ballard to Belltown. The best new restaurants in Seattle stand out by embracing local ingredients along with their chefs' skill and creativity. But where do the savviest Seattle foodies go when they want to eat somewhere new? This is the Tastemaker 20. We pulled data covering thousands of restaurants to determine the top spots among OpenTable's smartest, most experienced diners. These 20 restaurants not only boast amazing cuisine, but they also offer memorable experiences ranging from fine dining on the waterfront to sharing snacks and wines in a hip downtown cafe. It won't be long before the whole city catches on to these hot spots, so we suggest booking a table at these new restaurants in Seattle ASAP.

COMO
4.6 (1624)
$31 to $50
Italian
Kirkland
COMO takes the inspiration for its vibe and cuisine from Italy’s Lake Como, drawing on the culinary traditions of the Lombardia region and evoking the magnificent setting with a lakefront location of its own. The restaurant even runs a shuttle service across Lake Washington via vintage wooden boat, an experience guests can book in advance for a not insignificant fee. Chef Gabriel Chavez’s lunch and dinner menus focus on hand-made pastas, seafood and risotto, with a couple of pizzas as well. Consider rich fare such as sweet potato gnocchi with braised oxtail and butternut squash, and pappardelle with wild boar ragu and Calabria chili. COMO also offers a list of signature cocktails starring Italian spirits and aperitifs.
Top review
Erin
Dined on Mar 26, 2025
The server was very attentive. Place got super busy around 5pm but was a fun vibe. Parking lot was a challenge to exit but restaurant did validate
COMO takes the inspiration for its vibe and cuisine from Italy’s Lake Como, drawing on the culinary traditions of the Lombardia region and evoking the magnificent setting with a lakefront location of its own. The restaurant even runs a shuttle service across Lake Washington via vintage wooden boat, an experience guests can book in advance for a not insignificant fee. Chef Gabriel Chavez’s lunch and dinner menus focus on hand-made pastas, seafood and risotto, with a couple of pizzas as well. Consider rich fare such as sweet potato gnocchi with braised oxtail and butternut squash, and pappardelle with wild boar ragu and Calabria chili. COMO also offers a list of signature cocktails starring Italian spirits and aperitifs.
Top review
Erin
Dined on Mar 26, 2025
The server was very attentive. Place got super busy around 5pm but was a fun vibe. Parking lot was a challenge to exit but restaurant did validate
Hearth
4.4 (464)
$30 and under
American
Kirkland
The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland is home to Hearth, one of the best new restaurants in the Seattle area. The centerpiece of the restaurant is a hearth oven (hence the name), with its warmth defining the cozy, family friendly atmosphere of the venue. Chef Adam Johnson looks to Pacific Northwest ingredients to star in hearth-fired dishes like roasted mussels with crispy red rice and chorizo, roasted king crab legs with herb butter, and a whole “caveman-style” beef short rib for two or more. Lunchtime fare includes an array of flat breads, a fried chicken sandwich and signature burger with smoked gouda, caramelized onions and black pepper aioli. Hearth is open for breakfast on weekdays and on weekends presents a popular brunch.
Top review
Cecilia
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
We enjoyed a lovely Valentine's Day dinner. Great menu, delicious food and beautifully served.
The Heathman Hotel in Kirkland is home to Hearth, one of the best new restaurants in the Seattle area. The centerpiece of the restaurant is a hearth oven (hence the name), with its warmth defining the cozy, family friendly atmosphere of the venue. Chef Adam Johnson looks to Pacific Northwest ingredients to star in hearth-fired dishes like roasted mussels with crispy red rice and chorizo, roasted king crab legs with herb butter, and a whole “caveman-style” beef short rib for two or more. Lunchtime fare includes an array of flat breads, a fried chicken sandwich and signature burger with smoked gouda, caramelized onions and black pepper aioli. Hearth is open for breakfast on weekdays and on weekends presents a popular brunch.
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Cecilia
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
We enjoyed a lovely Valentine's Day dinner. Great menu, delicious food and beautifully served.
Fuji Steak House
4.5 (312)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Redmond
Fuji Steak, on the upper level at Redmond Town Center, specializes in table-side teppanyaki, with chefs putting on a show of their knife and grilling skills while preparing custom orders. Lunch and dinner menus focus on teppanyaki combination deals, with a choice of 15 entrees at dinner and 12 at lunch. Various steak cuts, seafood, chicken and surf-and-turf options are available, all with soup, vegetables and rice included. The dinner deal includes a shrimp appetizer too. Rounding out the menu are appetizers such as tempura, gyoza and edamame, a comprehensive sushi list and an array of side dishes.
Top review
David
Dined on Mar 17, 2025
We stuck with the sashimi selection, and it was fresh and delicious. The others at the grill went with the cooked goods with a lot of flare and showmanship - so we got to enjoy that too!
Fuji Steak, on the upper level at Redmond Town Center, specializes in table-side teppanyaki, with chefs putting on a show of their knife and grilling skills while preparing custom orders. Lunch and dinner menus focus on teppanyaki combination deals, with a choice of 15 entrees at dinner and 12 at lunch. Various steak cuts, seafood, chicken and surf-and-turf options are available, all with soup, vegetables and rice included. The dinner deal includes a shrimp appetizer too. Rounding out the menu are appetizers such as tempura, gyoza and edamame, a comprehensive sushi list and an array of side dishes.
Top review
David
Dined on Mar 17, 2025
We stuck with the sashimi selection, and it was fresh and delicious. The others at the grill went with the cooked goods with a lot of flare and showmanship - so we got to enjoy that too!
Violet
4.7 (763)
$30 and under
American
Capitol Hill / First Hill
At Violet, an intimate, chic and airy venue in Capitol Hill, noted Seattle chef William Belickis presents a dinner menu that celebrates cooking as a creation of art. An open kitchen is within view of all 52 seats in the dining room, which charms with a calming palette of whites, blonde wood and exposed concrete. On Tuesdays through Saturdays, Violet offers a sophisticated a la carte dinner or five-course “American omakase” menu. Options might include grilled Spanish octopus with pimento, charred leek and potato, and slow roasted rack of lamb with kohlrabi puree and Violet Farm radish. A tempting array of desserts, signature cocktails and outstanding wines also ensure violet stands out as one of the best new restaurants in Seattle.
Top review
TimVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Exceptional neighborhood Bistro. Our 3rd visit. Incredible, fair priced wine list. We had steelhead and scallops, oh my goodness. The waiter perfectly paired wines with each individuals entrée after most lovely cocktails. Great Mezcal Negroni!
At Violet, an intimate, chic and airy venue in Capitol Hill, noted Seattle chef William Belickis presents a dinner menu that celebrates cooking as a creation of art. An open kitchen is within view of all 52 seats in the dining room, which charms with a calming palette of whites, blonde wood and exposed concrete. On Tuesdays through Saturdays, Violet offers a sophisticated a la carte dinner or five-course “American omakase” menu. Options might include grilled Spanish octopus with pimento, charred leek and potato, and slow roasted rack of lamb with kohlrabi puree and Violet Farm radish. A tempting array of desserts, signature cocktails and outstanding wines also ensure violet stands out as one of the best new restaurants in Seattle.
Top review
TimVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Exceptional neighborhood Bistro. Our 3rd visit. Incredible, fair priced wine list. We had steelhead and scallops, oh my goodness. The waiter perfectly paired wines with each individuals entrée after most lovely cocktails. Great Mezcal Negroni!
The Hart and the Hunter - Seattle
4.3 (190)
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
Downtown
In 2018, The Hart and the Hunter brought its modern southern-inspired cuisine to Seattle by way of Los Angeles, where the original restaurant already gained considerable fame. The newcomer is a shoe-in for a spot among the best new restaurants in Seattle, with critics and local foodies raving about the all-day eatery inside the Palihotel. Along with classics like the H&H burger, beet salad and crispy chicken sandwich are some unexpected original creations. Those include the carrot toast, topped with carrot butter, roasted carrots and toasted buckwheat, and an entrée of pork rillettes with peaches, pickles and baguette. Items with a local provenance feature too, such as Puget Sound oysters and the Washington cheese board. Don’t miss the famous butter biscuits – they’re baked to order and come with pimento cheese, maple butter and mixed berry jam.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Staff was super friendly and food came out quick. The biscuits were to die for. Sad I couldn’t finish it because I had to run to a show! Sorry!
In 2018, The Hart and the Hunter brought its modern southern-inspired cuisine to Seattle by way of Los Angeles, where the original restaurant already gained considerable fame. The newcomer is a shoe-in for a spot among the best new restaurants in Seattle, with critics and local foodies raving about the all-day eatery inside the Palihotel. Along with classics like the H&H burger, beet salad and crispy chicken sandwich are some unexpected original creations. Those include the carrot toast, topped with carrot butter, roasted carrots and toasted buckwheat, and an entrée of pork rillettes with peaches, pickles and baguette. Items with a local provenance feature too, such as Puget Sound oysters and the Washington cheese board. Don’t miss the famous butter biscuits – they’re baked to order and come with pimento cheese, maple butter and mixed berry jam.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Staff was super friendly and food came out quick. The biscuits were to die for. Sad I couldn’t finish it because I had to run to a show! Sorry!
Ben Paris
4.4 (1201)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown
Ben Paris, on the ground floor of the State Hotel, is one of the best new restaurants in Seattle, yet its venue has a long and storied heritage. In the early 20th century it was home to a landmark restaurant owned by namesake Ben Paris, the noted Seattle sportsman, conservationist and entrepreneur. The spot is a stone’s throw from Pike Place Market, the source for many of the ingredients used in the kitchen. The brunch, lunch and dinner menus offer a mixture of straightforward American classics and modern versions of old favorites. Consider small plates like poutine, avocado toast, and a cauliflower and kale Caesar salad, and large plates of crab Louie, ribeye steak with Brussels sprouts and a fried egg, and pasta sheets with duck confit, radicchio and marcona almonds.
Top review
Jacqueline
Dined 5 days ago
Great service & amazing food, highly recommend for brunch in Seattle.
Ben Paris, on the ground floor of the State Hotel, is one of the best new restaurants in Seattle, yet its venue has a long and storied heritage. In the early 20th century it was home to a landmark restaurant owned by namesake Ben Paris, the noted Seattle sportsman, conservationist and entrepreneur. The spot is a stone’s throw from Pike Place Market, the source for many of the ingredients used in the kitchen. The brunch, lunch and dinner menus offer a mixture of straightforward American classics and modern versions of old favorites. Consider small plates like poutine, avocado toast, and a cauliflower and kale Caesar salad, and large plates of crab Louie, ribeye steak with Brussels sprouts and a fried egg, and pasta sheets with duck confit, radicchio and marcona almonds.
Top review
Jacqueline
Dined 5 days ago
Great service & amazing food, highly recommend for brunch in Seattle.
Pink Salt
4.5 (476)
$30 and under
Peruvian
Magnolia
Pink Salt stands out among the best new restaurants in Seattle by taking its major culinary inspiration from Peru. Behind the scenes are three chefs, two from Peru and one from the United States, who together present intriguing menus focusing on local seafood and charcoal-grilled meats. Ceviche made with the catch of the day and a lomo saltado with a grass-fed, pasture-raised angus beef tenderloin are among the iconic Peruvian dishes on the menu. Another is an appetizer of yuca frita with an aji carretillero dipping sauce. Note the Illuminated pink salt wall behind the bar, as well as menu items featuring the restaurant’s namesake mineral such as pink salt ice cream and pink salt margaritas.
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IslandgirlVIP
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
The food took awhile to come, but was worth the wait. Unique flavors, beautiful presentation and nice ambience for a special meal.
Pink Salt stands out among the best new restaurants in Seattle by taking its major culinary inspiration from Peru. Behind the scenes are three chefs, two from Peru and one from the United States, who together present intriguing menus focusing on local seafood and charcoal-grilled meats. Ceviche made with the catch of the day and a lomo saltado with a grass-fed, pasture-raised angus beef tenderloin are among the iconic Peruvian dishes on the menu. Another is an appetizer of yuca frita with an aji carretillero dipping sauce. Note the Illuminated pink salt wall behind the bar, as well as menu items featuring the restaurant’s namesake mineral such as pink salt ice cream and pink salt margaritas.
Top review
IslandgirlVIP
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
The food took awhile to come, but was worth the wait. Unique flavors, beautiful presentation and nice ambience for a special meal.
Conversation
4.4 (365)
$31 to $50
American
Belltown / Pike Place Market
The name of Conversation, the signature restaurant of the Thompson Seattle Hotel, represents a desire for diners to engage fully in the social experience around eating. In the sleek, minimalist space steps from Pike Place Market, with refined décor around slates and grays with pops of brass, each dining table features cards printed with conversation-starter questions. Chef Derek Simcik’s menus are conversation worthy as well, inspired by his world travels, family recipes and local ingredients. Consider the signature trout over potato puree with a caramelized onion broth, smoked aioli and caper puree, or the shareable split pig’s head served on a platter with ramps, kimchi apples and cherry ketchup.
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Trent
Dined on Mar 10, 2025
Good food and service. Wagyu burger was really good but the fries resembled McDonald’s fries. Bacon was very crunchy. 20% service charge just for having two people was weird but maybe I’m not used to that personally.
The name of Conversation, the signature restaurant of the Thompson Seattle Hotel, represents a desire for diners to engage fully in the social experience around eating. In the sleek, minimalist space steps from Pike Place Market, with refined décor around slates and grays with pops of brass, each dining table features cards printed with conversation-starter questions. Chef Derek Simcik’s menus are conversation worthy as well, inspired by his world travels, family recipes and local ingredients. Consider the signature trout over potato puree with a caramelized onion broth, smoked aioli and caper puree, or the shareable split pig’s head served on a platter with ramps, kimchi apples and cherry ketchup.
Top review
Trent
Dined on Mar 10, 2025
Good food and service. Wagyu burger was really good but the fries resembled McDonald’s fries. Bacon was very crunchy. 20% service charge just for having two people was weird but maybe I’m not used to that personally.
Matsu
4.5 (425)
$31 to $50
Sushi
Pioneer Square
The new Pioneer Square restaurant Matsu focuses on top-notch sushi and sashimi, but its dinner menu also offers an array of cooked dishes that might prove just as tempting. Among those are Korean fried chicken wings (a nod to Matsu’s popular Korean predecessor Girin), tempura, yakisoba and udon noodle dishes. Sushi aficionados might opt for an omakase experience or navigate the lengthy and comprehensive a la carte sushi menu. Happy hour offers great deals on a long list of sushi rolls and sashimi sets as well as cooked items like Sapporo braised baby back ribs and fried oysters with katsu sauce. Sakes, Japanese and local beers, and original cocktails feature behind the bar.
Top review
Bill
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great mix of happy hour appetizers, but we were disappointed in the omakase nigiri sushi medium combo. $60, 12 pieces, and the fish pieces were small. Not good value. Should have gotten specialty rolls ...
The new Pioneer Square restaurant Matsu focuses on top-notch sushi and sashimi, but its dinner menu also offers an array of cooked dishes that might prove just as tempting. Among those are Korean fried chicken wings (a nod to Matsu’s popular Korean predecessor Girin), tempura, yakisoba and udon noodle dishes. Sushi aficionados might opt for an omakase experience or navigate the lengthy and comprehensive a la carte sushi menu. Happy hour offers great deals on a long list of sushi rolls and sashimi sets as well as cooked items like Sapporo braised baby back ribs and fried oysters with katsu sauce. Sakes, Japanese and local beers, and original cocktails feature behind the bar.
Top review
Bill
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great mix of happy hour appetizers, but we were disappointed in the omakase nigiri sushi medium combo. $60, 12 pieces, and the fish pieces were small. Not good value. Should have gotten specialty rolls ...
Daniel's Broiler - Downtown Seattle
4.4 (649)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Downtown
The newest of four Daniel’s Broiler restaurants in Seattle is on the second floor of the Hyatt Regency hotel. It’s open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour, and presents live piano music in the evenings on Tuesdays through Saturdays. The venue is also notable for hosting the Rickhouse Whiskey Bar with its collection of over 150 whiskeys and other fine spirits. An award-winning wine list is available as well. The dinner menu stars top-quality steaks, which are topped with signature steak butter and come with a side of jumbo baked potato or garlic mashed potatoes. Also consider decadent family-style sides such as creamed spinach, roasted creamed corn and lobster or crab mac and cheese.
Top review
Gina
Dined 6 days ago
Service was excellent. The fillet was so tender and the peppercorn sauce was wonderful. The bacon wrapped scallops were also very tasty.
The newest of four Daniel’s Broiler restaurants in Seattle is on the second floor of the Hyatt Regency hotel. It’s open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour, and presents live piano music in the evenings on Tuesdays through Saturdays. The venue is also notable for hosting the Rickhouse Whiskey Bar with its collection of over 150 whiskeys and other fine spirits. An award-winning wine list is available as well. The dinner menu stars top-quality steaks, which are topped with signature steak butter and come with a side of jumbo baked potato or garlic mashed potatoes. Also consider decadent family-style sides such as creamed spinach, roasted creamed corn and lobster or crab mac and cheese.
Top review
Gina
Dined 6 days ago
Service was excellent. The fillet was so tender and the peppercorn sauce was wonderful. The bacon wrapped scallops were also very tasty.
Deep Dive
4.6 (353)
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
Lake Union / Eastlake
Deep Dive, inside the Amazon Spheres, ranks highly among the best new restaurants in Seattle in large part for the remarkable execution of its underwater theme. The atmospheric space is equal parts underwater grotto and steamship captain’s lounge, with every nook and cranny displayed an eye-catching collection of oddities. Dried sea creatures sit next to antique watches, with taxidermy beasts beside brass birdcages and sea-glass orbs. The drink menu comes as a leather-bound tome, with celebrated chef Renee Erickson’s snack-centric menu designed to complement creative cocktails. A pricey take on the Seattle dog is a real scene-stealer. It’s a grass-fed, hazelnut-smoked beef hot dog on a seeded bun dressed with whipped cream cheese, red onions, pickled jalapenos and pink salmon caviar, which arrives on a silver platter.
Top review
KellyVIP
Dined 6 days ago
We always have the best time when we come here. Cocktails are innovative. Food is delicious. One of our favorite places.
Deep Dive, inside the Amazon Spheres, ranks highly among the best new restaurants in Seattle in large part for the remarkable execution of its underwater theme. The atmospheric space is equal parts underwater grotto and steamship captain’s lounge, with every nook and cranny displayed an eye-catching collection of oddities. Dried sea creatures sit next to antique watches, with taxidermy beasts beside brass birdcages and sea-glass orbs. The drink menu comes as a leather-bound tome, with celebrated chef Renee Erickson’s snack-centric menu designed to complement creative cocktails. A pricey take on the Seattle dog is a real scene-stealer. It’s a grass-fed, hazelnut-smoked beef hot dog on a seeded bun dressed with whipped cream cheese, red onions, pickled jalapenos and pink salmon caviar, which arrives on a silver platter.
Top review
KellyVIP
Dined 6 days ago
We always have the best time when we come here. Cocktails are innovative. Food is delicious. One of our favorite places.
Willmott’s Ghost
4.6 (713)
$30 and under
Italian
Lake Union / Eastlake
Willmott’s Ghost brings a modern, upscale-casual version of classic Italian cuisine to the Amazon Spheres. Chef Renee Erickson draws inspiration from her time in Italy, with a special focus on Roman cuisine. Her Roman-style pizzas with a thick, charred crust are a highlight at lunch and dinner alike. Options include a sausage pizza with preserved lemon, a potato pizza with fennel and green coriander, and a braised greens pizza with pickled chanterelles and pink peppercorns. Other hearty fare includes a mushroom and ricotta lasagna, and coho salmon with roasted fennel, coriander and orange. There are also lighter bites, salads and snacks such as pickles, olives and burrata drizzled with olive oil. Don’t miss the olive oil cake or tiramisu for dessert.
Top review
Darshan
Dined on Mar 22, 2025
Food was awesome , ambience was too bright for me , it could have been little less light.
Willmott’s Ghost brings a modern, upscale-casual version of classic Italian cuisine to the Amazon Spheres. Chef Renee Erickson draws inspiration from her time in Italy, with a special focus on Roman cuisine. Her Roman-style pizzas with a thick, charred crust are a highlight at lunch and dinner alike. Options include a sausage pizza with preserved lemon, a potato pizza with fennel and green coriander, and a braised greens pizza with pickled chanterelles and pink peppercorns. Other hearty fare includes a mushroom and ricotta lasagna, and coho salmon with roasted fennel, coriander and orange. There are also lighter bites, salads and snacks such as pickles, olives and burrata drizzled with olive oil. Don’t miss the olive oil cake or tiramisu for dessert.
Top review
Darshan
Dined on Mar 22, 2025
Food was awesome , ambience was too bright for me , it could have been little less light.

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