Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Seattle

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mamma Melina

4.8

4.8 (2396)

$30 and under

Italian

U Village / U District

About the restaurant

Please note: Mamma Melina does not accept reservations for Happy Hour. Happy Hour is first come first serve in our bar area (21+).

If you would like to make a reservation for more than 8 people, please call the restaurant directly.

Reservations are allowed a 15 minute grace period. If you are running late, please call and let us know.

Reservations can be made for inside or outside. If one of the options does not show, that means it is not available for the selected time and party size. While reservations can be made specifically for inside or outside, we are unable to reserve or hold specific tables within those spaces. We will do our best to accommodate table requests when possible.

Top review

LauraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We love it here and have been coming for years. Never disappoints. Cozy ambiance, tasty drinks, quality food, friendly service. And can’t beat the fresh foccacia bread.

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4.8

4.8 (132)

$30 and under

Italian

Delridge

About the restaurant

Local eatery highlighting house extruded pasta, pizza, and familiar starters using seasonal & local ingredients

Top review

Jenn

Dined 4 days ago

So glad to have this gem in our neighborhood! Great food cooked to perfection, wonderful service, and a comfortable, casual atmosphere. What could be better?

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4.8

4.8 (111)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

We always leave ample space for walk-in's so come on over! Party's over 6 people, give us a call or send a direct message on our website.

OOLA Capitol Hill offers craft cocktails showcasing OOLA spirits, elevated bar snacks and PNW casual fine dining, shared plates, driven by the seasons. Executive Chef Elizabeth Blacker creates photo-worthy share plates with the freshest seasonal ingredients with a Pacific Northwest flair.

Nestled in a private courtyard on Union Street between 14th and 15th, OOLA Capitol Hill is a gem of a building with two garage doors opening onto a patio shaded by mature Japanese Maple trees. With 11 seats at the bar and 22 on the floor, it is one of the rare intimate community treasures that make Seattle a marvel.

We also have a Private Dining Room for parties from 8-20.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

We went on the OOLA distillery tour and decided to have dinner at OOLA Capitol Hill afterwards — BEST DECISION, and such a fun way to spend the afternoon. The signature burger and fries are BY FAR the best burger I’ve ever had. My husband and I each had a cocktail, and they were superb. The staff were really nice and the atmosphere was really relaxed and fun. We had a great time! We live about an hour away from Seattle and I’m not exaggerating when I say that we will be driving back for that burger again!

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Experience

Craft Cocktail Hour

Terra Plata

4.7

4.7 (4203)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

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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harold

Dined 4 days ago

Very cozy nice place, excellent service and ambience, delicious flatiron steak. Maybe come up with a couple more cocktails? Only gin based drink is summery gin and tonic, on rocks… feels like a couple more would be amazing!

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Popular dish

SRW Risotto

Duke's Seafood - Green Lake

4.7

4.7 (1117)

$30 and under

Seafood

Green Lake

About the restaurant

Duke's Greenlake Restaurant is an upscale casual Pacific Northwest seafood restaurant & bar offering signature, flavorful, 100% sustainable wild seafood, Award Winning Chowder and grass-fed burgers in a gathering place that is friendly, comfortable, unpretentious and filled with personality. We only source all-natural, healthful ingredients. Duke's food is free of hormones, antibiotics and free of harmful chemicals. Guests sum up their favorable assessment of what Duke's Seafood has to offer with three words: It’s so good!

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LyraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

For my mom’s birthday and we had a good time, yummy tacos and clam chowder

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Popular dish

Dungeness Crab "Un"Cakes

Duke's Seafood - Lake Union

4.7

4.7 (2042)

$30 and under

Seafood

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Duke's Seafood South Lake Union near downtown Seattle, Queen Anne and Eastlake is an upscale casual Pacific NW seafood restaurant and bar offering some of Seattle's best waterfront views and dining, outdoor dining and a full upscale bar and grill experience in the heart of Seattle. Lively, fun and Pacific Northwest casual upscale atmosphere. Near the Space Needle, Amazon, and situated right on shores of South Lake Union. Signature dishes include or Fish Tacos, Fish & Chips, Stuffed Salmon & Halibut, and flavorful, 100% sustainable wild seafood, Award Winning Chowder and grass fed burgers in a gathering place that is friendly, comfortable, unpretentious and filled with personality. We only source all natural, healthful ingredients. Duke's food is free of hormones, antibiotics and free of harmful chemicals. Guests sum up their favorable assessment of what Duke's has to offer with three words: It’s so good!

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Dana

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful views of the marina. Loved sitting on the patio and the food was delicious and so was the service was excellent. Great spot.

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Popular dish

Dungeness Crab "Un"Cakes

Popular dish

Chowder Samplers

Experience

Happy Hour at Duke's Seafood - Lake Union

Westward

4.6

4.6 (1843)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Wallingford

About the restaurant

Waterfront dining on the north shore of Lake Union, featuring outdoor fire pit, cheery beachside seating, sustainable seafood, and imaginative marine fare of the Pacific Coast-- including a variety of fresh, local oysters.

Arrive by foot, vehicle, boat, kayak or tie up to our dock.

We have a limited number of tables available for reservations inside in our dining room for parties of 8 or less. Weather permitting, we do our best to move reservations to outside when desired. For larger parties, we also offer a semi-private dining room that can accommodate up to 12 guests.

We look forward to hosting you at Westward! We hope to see you soon. Until we meet at the table....

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ChrisVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Went there at night (while it was sprinkling outside), and it has such great views of the city but they had most of the drapes pulled out which defeated the purpose of such a great night skyline view. The happy hour oysters were fantastic, the food overall was pretty good, service was hit or miss, I’d go back to give it another try.

The White Swan Public House

4.5

4.5 (407)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

A rustic seafood driven restaurant and craft cocktail bar. Features an expansive patio and waterfront experience. Rotating daily fresh oysters.

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siobhan

Dined 4 days ago

The oysters and fisherman’s stew were incredible. My only regret was I didn’t get a bowl of bisque to go. Highly recommended.

Allister

4.4

4.4 (153)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Mercer Island

About the restaurant

Bringing people together and building community through food, allister is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar located in beautiful Downtown Mercer Island, Washington. We offer simple American cuisine with an emphasis on Northwest seasonal ingredients, inspired by French and Asian influences.

Our bar features Classic craft cocktails, well-curated list of wines, NA beverages, and a selection of local and Nationally brewed beers.

We look forward to serving you soon!

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Adam

Dined 4 days ago

Despite the challenges of securing a last-minute reservation for five in the middle of January, Allister's exceeded expectations. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated in their cozy, heated outdoor space. The attentive host even offered blankets to ensure our comfort – a thoughtful touch that immediately set the tone for a delightful evening. Drinks: While the cocktail menu boasts an array of tempting creations, I opted for a classic Old Fashioned. A glimpse of Allister's stunning bar has me eager to return for a more in-depth exploration (perhaps sans kids!). Appetizers: Don't miss the house focaccia – it's a perfect accompaniment to any dish (especially for sopping up delicious sauces). We also enjoyed the beef tartare, crab cakes, and clams – each one a testament to the kitchen's skill with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Main Courses: My recommendation? The pork chop. It was cooked to perfection – tender, juicy, and expertly seasoned. However, the Allister Wagyu burger spotted at neighboring tables has definitely caught my eye and will be my next order. Desserts: The dessert menu was equally impressive, featuring classics like crème brûlée and a playful "Cookie Monster" ice cream. But the standout was the Date & Molasses Cake with Drambuie ice cream. Its complex flavor profile – a blend of sweet, herb and a hint of spice was 👌🏾. Consider this your cue to explore the wonders of Drambuie! Overall: Allister delivered a memorable dining experience with its inviting ambiance, attentive service, and exceptional cuisine. Highly recommend!

The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

4.3

4.3 (159)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Waterfront / Belltown

About the restaurant

Fisherman’s Restaurant is located at the end of the historic Pier 57 built in 1902 by hardware retailers from San Francisco. The Fisherman's Restaurant has been serving Seattle since 1976 for over thirty years, at the end of Miners Landing. The Fisherman's menu primarily consists of fresh northwest seafood, also featuring mesquite grilled items, poultry and pasta dishes. The menu is comprised of lunch and dinner specialties and our 4 signature feasts.

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Christi

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Great food and great service with Cayman. Will definitely go back.

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Experience

Seattle Great Wheel Private Dining Experience

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