Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in South of Seattle

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Updated December 05, 2024

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JOEY Southcenter

4.7

4.7 (22)

$30 and under

American

Tukwila

About the restaurant

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Southcenter is located in the newly redesigned Westfield Southcenter just south of Seattle, it delivers polished interiors and a sleek scene for eclectic dining.

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JamesVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The service was fantastic. Samantha was a great waitress. Very good drinks. Great appetizers delicious entrée fabulous desserts.

Grazie Ristorante - Southcenter/Tukwila

4.7

4.7 (1929)

$31 to $50

Italian

Tukwila

About the restaurant

We are an authentic Italian restaurant featuring wines and foods from the different regions of Italy. A remarkable aspect that sets our restaurants apart is our employees are taken to Italy for education in Italian food and wine knowledge. Our servers are personable and also educated to help you with your dining selections. We take no shortcuts with our food and make everything on our menu from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients and imported products. When you step inside the door of our restaurant our goal is to take your senses on a culinary journey to Italia.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Most enjoyable evening with great service and great food. With a party of 8 that included 2 small children, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Will absolutely return on my next visit to the Seattle area.

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Paolo's Italian Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1289)

$30 and under

Italian

Kent

About the restaurant

For more than 20 years, Paolo’s has been bringing the taste of Italy to Kent. Paul Raftis founded the restaurant after growing up learning to cook along side his mother, Darlene Raftis. He enjoys the open kitchen he can chat with guests as he works. He never tires of hearing "It smells so good in here!" As a marathoner, he is living proof that that you can eat Italian and be healthy. In fact, one of his signature dishes, "Fettucine Paolo" was featured in Runner's World magazine. "It's one of the dishes I developed, it has no cream in it, no butter." It's a delicious pasta dish that utilizes olive oil, garlic, chicken stock, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, and chicken. So whether it's bruschetta, cioppino, pizza, or spaghetti and meatballs, Paul thanks each of you for choosing to dine here.

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Milissa

Dined 1 day ago

Came here for my Dads 84th birthday, party of 7. Service was great- very attentive- all entrees were outstanding- Steak Gorgonzola was perfection. They were very kind to my dad when he wanted to meet the chef. Highly recommend for amazing food and great service. We’ll be back!

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Popular dish

Fettuccine Alfredo

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (2224)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Seatac

About the restaurant

Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar is a Northwest gathering spot serving seasonally-inspired farm-to-table cuisine. Our team is committed to sustainable practices that bring the season's bounty to your table. We hand select products from small local farms, fishermen, ranchers and artisans to curate all our menus. Arrive early and experience a seasonal cocktail or glass of Washington State wine in Copperleaf Bar! Come see why Copperleaf Restaurant is a quintessentially Northwest experience.

Table reservations for the patio are honored based on request and availability at the time of arrival; due to the frequently changing weather circumstances of the Seattle area and the popularity of our outdoor dining spaces, we are unable to guarantee reservations for the patio.

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Robb

Dined 5 days ago

What a gem, not only great service, great food and a wonderful experience. Sitting by the fireplace enjoying special scallop soup, duck breast dinner and fabulous banana cream pie. Put this experience on your “got to due” list.

Anthony's HomePort - Des Moines

4.6

4.6 (3869)

$30 and under

Seafood

Des Moines

About the restaurant

We are a locally-owned, waterfront restaurant dedicated to giving our guests a truly Northwest dining experience. Anthony’s has earned the reputation for the finest fresh seafood, perfectly prepared and expertly served with an uncompromising commitment to quality and value. We feature fresh seasonal and sustainable fish and shellfish from our own seafood company accompanied by Northwest wines and micro brews as well our "Best of the Season" produce featured in our house-made desserts, salads, entrees, and beverages. Anthony’s in Des Moines features a lovely panoramic view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Open daily for lunch with a casual style no reservation necessary restaurant on the first floor featuring seafood, pastas, salads, burgers and fish tacos.

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Borka

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food. Great and friendly service. The view of the water priceless.

Smoke & Cedar Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (302)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Auburn

About the restaurant

Located on top of the all-new Muckleshoot Casino Resort tower in the heart of the bountiful Pacific Northwest. Smoke & Cedar is among the country's leading steakhouses, dedicated to providing excellent guest service, fine libations, prime steaks and the best seafood the PNW has to offer. This one-of-a-kind restaurant in Washington commands 270-degree views of Mt. Rainier, the Puget Sound and both the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges.

Smoke & Cedar's menu is updated seasonally to best showcase ingredients collected by foragers from the farmers markets, regional farms, and other artisan purveyors. The soul of the restaurant quite literally extends through its decor to spectacular views, complimenting a menu that conveys the sentiment that quality procured ingredients-are better appreciated on a beautiful plate in an approachable but elegant setting.

Bon appétit!

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Pamela

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding 5 star all the way don't change nothing

The Restaurant at Alderbrook

4.5

4.5 (1449)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Union

About the restaurant

Our location brings out the best in fresh local seafood, dry aged beef, world-class wines and waterfront views - making The Restaurant at Alderbrook a destination in itself.

The interior setting of The Restaurant at Alderbrook takes its inspiration from the outdoors with warm colors of chocolate brown and sage green representing the gardens and lawn of the resort. Floor-to-ceiling windows and multi-levels amplify views of the brilliant shore and snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains.

The cuisine showcases local seafood harvested from Puget Sound and Hood Canal. After all, our shores are encrusted with oysters, our docks lined with mussels, and our sea teems with salmon.

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Armand

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent Manilla clams for appetizer and a nice 8oz. Filet mignon. Our server Charlie was very attentive and the food arrived without a rush.

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Mama Stortini's - Kent Station

4.4

4.4 (831)

$30 and under

American

Kent

About the restaurant

Mama Stortini’s is home to a delicious blend of Pacific Northwest and Southern and Coastal Italian flavors. Popular pastas, fresh British Columbia salmon, crispy thin crust pizzas, juicy burgers and much more – there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Mama’s. Locally owned, locally loved. We strive to make you feel right at home!

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Bonita

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, atmosphere and Shelly was a great server!

TOMO

4.4

4.4 (26)

$50 and over

American

White Center

About the restaurant

We serve eclectic Japanese-American cuisine and serious wine in a former adult video store. Since opening, Tomo has received recognition as one of the country's best new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report and has been nominated for Outstanding Wine Program by the James Beard Foundation.

Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams’ menus are personal, and feature outstanding ingredients prepared simply and with confidence.

Our wine program highlights rare and ephemeral wines made by creative, principled people. We also serve a variety of classic and seasonal cocktails, emphasizing small-batch spirits and quality nonalcoholic options.

We strive to be a cherished part of our guests' lives, providing a warm atmosphere, ever-changing menus, and exclusive events with top chefs and industry experts from around the world.

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Matt

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

The Chophouse themed dinner was simply amazing! The Waldorf Salad - so simplistic but one of the best salad courses I may have ever eaten. And the baked potato cart - I splurged for the black truffle add-on. I may never eat a baked potato again because I know it’ll never be this good. Once again all of the staff were so friendly and accommodating to all of my questions. I truly love the laid back atmosphere - hard to believe as always this gem is hidden in White Center.

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Experience

BONE IN - REEF + BEEF: A TOMO CHOPHOUSE EXPERIENCE

Experience

Daylit Lunch

Mizu Steakhouse - Covington

4.2

4.2 (451)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Kent

About the restaurant

Mizu Steakhouse in Covington, WA serves creative Japanese fare. Its welcoming setting features hibachi chefs that are eager to show off their cooking skills right at the table. Mizu Steakhouse serves a large variety of dishes prepared with quality produce, meat and seafood. Fried pot stickers, edamame or tempura make for tasty appetizers. Guests can dine on a main course of filet mignon, New York steak with shrimp or a variety of seafood. This restaurant also serves gluten-free sauces, vegetarian dishes.

Mizu Steakhouse offers a variety of libations to pair with meals. It provides outdoor seating and take-out service.

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Amy

Dined 1 day ago

This is probably the best Mizu location I have been to. They actually did a real show and the guests were involved. My toddler loved the show. My mother in law has not been a fan of any restaurants in America during her visit but she finally liked the food at this one. Overall it was a great night and we all left with smiles and full bellies with leftovers. We will definitely come back to the covington location.

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