Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Northgate

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

EastsideNorth of SeattleSeattle

Neighborhoods

BallardBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketBothellCapitol Hill / First HillDowntown

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

46 restaurants available nearby

1. Haerfest

4.5

Awesome(114)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wallingford

Booked 10 times today

Chef Brian Clevenger's latest restaurant, located in the Fremont neighborhood. A refined take on our signature approach—prioritizing the freshest ingredients, prepared with simplicity. Our menu showcases locally and sustainably-harvested produce, seafood, and, of course, fresh house made pastas.

2. Joule

4.6

Exceptional(1425)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wallingford

Booked 23 times today

Joule, the first restaurant from celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, is re-located in October, 2012 to the innovative, newly developed the Fremont Collective in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood. From its original opening in 2007, Joule has cultivated a loyal dining fan base and captured the attention of an admiring local and national media captivated by the couple’s unique, modern perspective on Korean cuisine. Joule, the mature sibling to Yang and Chirchi’s restaurant, Revel, highlights Korea’s love of beef featuring unconventional cuts accompanied by distinctive and shareable side dishes.Joule takes reservations for 1.75-3 hour time slots (depending on party size). We do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible and ask that you are considerate of other diners at the end of your meal. If you feel that your party requires more time, please let us know in the notes and we will get back to you with our available accommodations.

3. The Shambles

4.8

Exceptional(125)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Roosevelt

Booked 13 times today

We are a 21+ restaurant and bar. Founded in 2018 by Joel and Matthew and purchased in late 2022 by Becky and Jon, the vision remains the same: Old English pub vibes, high quality food. We loved The Shambles from the minute we walked in and now we continue the heritage of what was created before us. On the food side: high quality steaks, cut in house. Cooks who have the freedom to create seasonal dishes ranging from foraged mushrooms to house made sausages. To go with your meal, we offer skillfully made, non-fussy cocktails, carefully selected wines, a plethora of beers, sours, and ciders on tap and a a robust non alcoholic selection. We top it all off with warm and knowledgeable service. At the Shambles, you can join us for a lovely date night, get together with friends OR choose to sit at the bar and get an ear full of cheesy jokes and unfiltered chatter We are serious about our service from top to bottom and we can’t wait to serve you!

4. Autumn Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(489)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Phinney Ridge

Booked 10 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.

5. Bar Sur Mer

4.6

Exceptional(95)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Greenwood

Booked 8 times today

BarSurMer is a seafood focused lounge with influences mainly from the Basque region, best known for Tapas, Vermouths, Gin Tônicas, Sherries, & Porron wine service.This small intimate gem located in the Greenwood neighborhood features small plates from a wood-fired oven, and house-crafted cocktails. BarSurMer is the third Restaurant for award winning chef Eric Donnelly, founder of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits and FlintCreek Cattle Company. Come join us monthly for the Sunday Drive where our resident DJ spins an all vinyl set.

A photo of Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room restaurant

6. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1763)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 12 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.

A photo of Walrus and the Carpenter restaurant

7. 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 Ada's Restaurant & Bar restaurant

8. Ada's Restaurant & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(543)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Phinney Ridge

Booked 5 times today

***OPEN FOR DINE-IN AND TAKE OUT***A chef-driven paradise wrapped in a small neighborhood vibe. Ada’s has been a staple in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood for years. However today, the new Ada’s is a creation stemmed from a lifelong dream of Executive Chef Ayhan Barlas. With a completely revised menu of American classics prepared with a European flair alongside Chef Ayhan’s native Turkish favorites, your senses will thank you!We are firm believers that the freshest ingredients create the best dishes, and that things that grow together, go together. So, in keeping with that mantra, we pride ourselves on using as many local purveyors as possible to best keep our dishes in line with the true spirit of the finest cuisine the Pacific Northwest has to offer.Here you'll find a modern, warm and romantic dining experience in an elegantly casual atmosphere. We also have a great bar and lounge area with a wonderful Happy Hour.When you dine with us, you’ll feel like part of the family.

9. Stoneburner

4.8

Exceptional(1715)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ballard

Booked 27 times today

The 120-‐seat restaurant is Chef Jason Stoneburner’s homage to the varied cooking styles of the Mediterranean and the natural bounty of the Pacific Northwest with a focus on stone hearth cooking. The inviting restaurant is furnished with architectural objects and antiques from all over the globe, giving it a warm, timeless feel. Private dining is available in the restaurant with the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion providing stunning event space atop the hotel.

10. Kisaku

4.6

Exceptional(818)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Wallingford

Booked 15 times today

Our goal is to be the best neighborhood sushi restaurant in Seattle.

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Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Mitchell was our server, he was excellent. The shrimp cocktail was chilled and very tasty. We both ordered the baseball sirloin with garlic mashed potatoes and a wedge salad with blue cheese. Steaks were done to perfection medium rare and delicious. For desert we had the Billy miner pie, yum. Can’t wait to return for my birthday dinner.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - LynnwoodPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Lynnwood
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4.7
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Kevin
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food is amazing. Service is fantastic. I didn't catch our server's name, but she was wearing a fun shirt that we commented on and was just so great to us. Second birthday night we've celebrated here and we're thinking this is going to become a routine. Fantastic all around
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The ShamblesPrice: Expensive• American• Roosevelt
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4.8
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JoeJoe
Seattle / Eastern Washington •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic meal, great service… parking was a breeze in the afternoons
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HaerfestPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wallingford
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4.5
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AmandaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful time spent at the bar. Taylor, Tom, and Aiden were amazingly helpful!! Came for HH, stayed for the live music tonight. It was exceptional! Could not be happier with the delicious shrimp, complimentary bread, sushi rolls, wine, and beer choices. Looking forward to my next venture to Palisades!
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PalisadePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Magnolia
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4.4
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Donna
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
Always good service and good food, love the shrimp and grits!
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McMenamins Tavern on the SquarePrice: Expensive• Northwest• Bothell
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4.3

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