Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Updated December 05, 2024

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North Bend Bar & Grill

4.9

4.9 (73)

$31 to $50

American

North Bend

About the restaurant

Crafted with the best ingredients the PNW has to offer. Come find us at the base of the beautiful Cascade Mountains in North Bend, Washington.

Top review

Jeff

Dined today

Great spot, great menu, good food, reasonable prices and great quality. Folks who work there are also terrific front to back. Definitely returning for seconds!

Kro Bar

4.9

4.9 (604)

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

Bothell

About the restaurant

The krō bär is an eclectic bar with a speakeasy vibe and a passion for spirits and great food with a nod to another era.

Tucked away on Main Street in Bothell, a walkable neighborhood teaming with local art, culture and food, the artfully handcrafted krō bär has been reclaimed from the bones of Bothell’s historic hardware store in the Mohn building. The 16-foot-high tin ceilings, a hanging catwalk and the original wood floors were uncovered and restored.

Please note we are 21 and older only.

Due to the size of our location, we are unable to seat parties of more than 4 guests.

Top review

JayVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Best cocktail bar in town! And I'm talkin the greater Seattle metro area town, not just the little Bothell town.

OOLA Capitol Hill

4.9

4.9 (110)

$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

Jim

Dined 7 days ago

This was our second time back in the last few months, the first time not long after the passing of Wayne Johnson, chef at Andaluca and Fare Start. Oola happily reminded us of the inspired offerings that Wayne created. Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced food with contemporary pan-pacific flavor and textures, beautifully presented and plated. Likewise, the wine offerings were appropriate and very satisfying. We were also lucky to sample a flight of Oola whiskey along with a description by the distiller of each offering; and a bonus description of their vodka and gin. The black label whiskey in particular was excellent! We had a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable evening.

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Experience

Craft Cocktail Hour

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Stone Way

4.9

4.9 (11)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Wallingford

About the restaurant

Your neighborhood wine bar.
Gather in good company on Stone Way. We’re making the world of wine fun and accessible in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus will feature Purple Cafe favorites along with exciting new items - yes, we have a pizza oven! There’s truly no other Seattle neighborhood like Wallingford/ Fremont and we're excited to engage with such vibrant energy day-in and day-out.

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Suzi

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Great atmosphere, menu, service & food! Will be back!

Eques

4.8

4.8 (245)

$30 and under

American

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Eques vision is to use fresh and locally sourced harvests for their a la carte breakfast and American-style buffet menus. Their Pacific Northwest themed dishes are a comfort and seasonal delight to both guests and locals. Located on the second floor of the Wintergarden Atrium in the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Eques provides hotel guests, Eastside executives, and locals a welcoming atmosphere where you can read the paper, sip your coffee, and start your morning right.

Top review

Christine

Dined on Oct 19, 2024

Service was great. Restaurant was very clean. Ordered Crab Benedict and it didn’t disappoint.

Bake's Place

4.8

4.8 (1235)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Bake's Place Bar & Bistro is a restaurant, bar & private event space in downtown Bellevue that exudes atmosphere and elegance. Bake's is also home to the largest, most unique patio on the east side. We feature outdoor covered & heated areas as well as being very dog friendly. During these challenging times, your health and safety are our top priority. We strictly adhere to all guidelines set forth by the governor. In addition, all tables inside and out are properly socially distanced, mask wearing is mandatory, tables and chairs are fully sanitized before and after each use. We feature a chef driven seasonal menu that is available for takeout, a well curated wine and spirits list that includes over 200 whiskies and an ever evolving craft cocktail to go program. Inside the restaurant, our high vaulted ceilings give way to a spacious, multi-level dining room making it one of the most ideal spots for private events in Bellevue. So come spend some time with us and let our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly staff guide you through a one of a kind experience. Top it all off with free parking and who knows.we may just become your new favorite place.

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Don

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding experience. Definitely will return. Excellent space for large groups

Deep Dive

4.8

4.8 (326)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Lake Union / Eastlake

About the restaurant

Renee Erickson’s Deep Dive: eat and drink inside of an art installation turned cocktail lounge within the iconic Spheres. Expect timeless, thought-provoking, and original cocktails, alongside refined plates, and an exceptional spirits selection. Deep Dive is a modern classic, inspired by marquee hotel bars the world over. Our kitchen will accommodate orders until our last seating each evening.

No Minors - strictly 21+. Elevated attire encouraged, but not required. All parties MUST bring a valid, physical I.D. - pictures will NOT be accepted.

Please be advised that a reservation does not guarantee specific seating arrangements - no distinction is made between tables or bar seats.

As we are an intimate space, we kindly request that inquires for parties larger than 6 people be directed to events@eatseacreatures.com

We look forward to hosting you in Deep Dive! Until we meet, beneath the surface....

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SeanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Drinks were great, atmosphere fantastic , service a little dry

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner at Deep Dive 2024!

Inside Passage

4.8

4.8 (283)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Inside Passage is a Northwest sunken ship, underwater, tropical cocktail bar with a sea creature named Kiki that lives above the bar. Created and run by your friends at Rumba and found within. Cocktails have elaborate, outrageous presentations and are crafted with premium ingredients and exotic flavors.

Reservations are released on a rolling basis, six weeks out. If you are looking for a date beyond that range, please check back! Inside Passage is a 21+ establishment.
https://www.insidepassageseattle.com/

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ShellyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome ambiance and super fun and delicious drinks! The drinks are pricey, but worth it. Nice food menu with plenty of vegetarian options. Wait staff and bartender attentive and personable.

Von's 1000 Spirits - Woodinville

4.8

4.8 (301)

$30 and under

American

Woodinville

About the restaurant

Von’s Woodinville features true Seattle Sourdough, bespoke spirits, scratch cocktails, and the legendary Wagering Wheel. We are located down the street from Woodinville Whiskey, and next door to Novelty Hill Winery. Von’s features the city’s largest collection of spirits, over 1000 and growing. Our kitchen specializes in sourdough pizza and pasta, prime marbled hamburgs and made-to-order salmon chowder.

We are equally excited to introduce Northwest Spirits (now open!), our family craft distillery, which will be intimately situated next door. Come sample our Bar Boss and Savor Spear collections. Rich in flavor and aroma, these are reward spirits for your Halcyon Days.

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Debbie

Dined 1 day ago

Dined with my best friends tonight. Dillion was our waiter and did an awesome job. Food was delicious as well as the cocktails. Always our go to restaurant

Fonda La Catrina

4.8

4.8 (21)

$30 and under

Mexican

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Since 2012, Fonda La Catrina has been serving up Mexican comfort food and drink with quality ingredients and lots of love. We are a Mexico City style restaurant and bar located in the heart of the lively and loud Georgetown neighborhood in Seattle. Handmade tortillas, chips, salsas, tacos, braised puerco in salsa verde, tamales, mole de Poblano; all made in house by our talented team in the kitchen. The house made ethos extends to our bar as well. Agave spirits rule with fresh juices, infusions and seasonal fruits that inspire our bar team weekly. We feature Mexican and local beers as well as old world wines to match the vivid flavors of the Mexican cuisine we serve.

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ShirinVIP

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Great chips and gauc. Food was delicious! Would defs go back.

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