Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in North of Seattle

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in North of 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!

SanKai

4.9

4.9 (812)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Sushi master Ryuichi Nakano casts a wide net at SanKai, drawing longtime fans and welcoming newcomers to his intimate new sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Edmonds. Enjoy our cozy dining room, omakase sushi bar, or heated outside dining in our domes.

Please note we are a small restaurant and children (babies) need to me accounted for in your reservation if you need seating/highchair. Stroller space is limited and may not always be accommodated.

Top review

Cheryl

Dined 4 days ago

Their food is exceptionally well prepared and so very fresh.

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Experience

Sushi Bar

Experience

Standard Indoor Table

Experience

Heated Outdoor Dome

Epulo Bistro

4.8

4.8 (2685)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Epulo Bistro serves seasonal Northwest cuisine with a Mediterranean flare and creative seasonal cocktails in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Located in downtown Edmonds, we are just steps away from The Cascade Art Museum, Scratch Distillery and the Kingston Ferry. Epulo is a family owned, upscale bistro that prides itself on combining both modern-creative and traditional cooking practices, and to serve delicious and remarkable food, cocktails and wine. Please join us as we aim to be a giving member of the Edmonds community and use our restaurant to improve the quality of life in the Puget Sound region!

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MauriceVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Dining at Epulo is WAY more than just a meal - it’s a GREAT experience that makes you feel like you’re enjoying time out with your family. When in the Edmonds area, I HIGHLY recommend dining at Epulo!

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Popular dish

CAULIFLOWER

Popular dish

Theo's Dark Chocolate Torte

Experience

Christmas Pop-Up Bar

FIVE Restaurant Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1232)

$30 and under

Northwest

Edmonds

About the restaurant

FIVE Restaurant Bistro is a local family owned restaurant specializing in comfort food with a local flair. We strive to provide great food and service in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. During the warmer months we also have some of the best patio seating available in the Edmonds area. During the fall and winter, the outdoor seating area is enclosed and heated.

Top review

Michael

Dined today

We are FIVE fans for sure! Food is delicious, the staff is super friendly and the ambiance is on pointe. We look forward to any chance we are able to go with or without kids (kids menu is best in town maybe?!). Tonight we had the chopped salad, rigatoni, diablo shrimp, kids pizzas - all cooked to perfection! Brian is always super friendly!

Anthony's HomePort - Edmonds

4.6

4.6 (1700)

$30 and under

Seafood

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's HomePort Edmonds! Our unique views offer great views of Washington ferry boats gliding across the Puget Sound in addition to a lively marina. With an emphasis on the freshest seafood that pairs with local wines, microbrews and produce we are able to give guests a true taste of the Pacific Northwest. Anthony's in Edmonds offers two distinct restaurants in one location; Anthony's HomePort is located on the second level above the casual Anthony’s Beach Cafe.

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RITA

Dined 2 days ago

This place is a gorgeous setting for any meal or holiday, very friendly staff for everything from the person who fills the water glass to the person who serves the food..

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Popular dish

Bailey's Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse

Popular dish

Roasted Garlic Prawns

Bazille - Nordstrom Alderwood Mall

4.9

4.9 (246)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Lynnwood

About the restaurant

Enjoy a view of the exhibition kitchen in a vibrant cafe that delivers our interpretation of bistro cuisine, including soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza and desserts. Beer and wine are available.

Nestled within its suburban surroundings, Bazille is located at The Alderwood Mall inside Nordstrom on the 2nd floor. Join us in our vibrant Bazille restaurant and try our signature Crab Bisque, Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad, Bistro Club Sandwich, or Bazille Burger. Be sure to save room for our White Chocolate Bread Pudding! Seating for large parties available in the dining room or join us at our beautiful new full bar. Free parking available on-site. Join us for Brunch on weekends.

We are open for dine-in service and pickup or delivery orders via DoorDash. Call (425) 329-2108 to place your order.

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JeannieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Emily always provides excellent service! She remembers our names, and drink and food orders! One of the reasons I always eat here!

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Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Charcoal

4.9

4.9 (768)

$31 to $50

American

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Northwest Chef and Edmonds native Jake Wilson brings his signature care for cuisine and jovial grin to Main Street in Downtown Edmonds. At the heart of the kitchen is a charcoal fired grill, inspired by the Argentinian Santa Maria style, and custom built to serve the finest bounties of the Pacific Northwest. Located in the Graphite Art Center building on 2nd and Main, Charcoal is where food and art come to meet.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

Our second time visiting Charcoal and had an amazing experience. Service was impeccable and food was exquisite and unique. And as one of the nicer restaurants in Edmonds, I found the prices relatively affordable.

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4.6

4.6 (447)

$31 to $50

Asian

Everett

About the restaurant

Fisherman Jack's is an upscale Asian-Seafood fusion restaurant located directly on the Everett Waterfront with beautiful views of the marina.

Our menu showcases an array of culinary delights, including traditional dim sum, timeless Asian-fusion classics, and innovative, Asian-inspired creations.

Savor not only the exquisite dishes but also an array of thoughtfully crafted beverages. Our menu will showcase a carefully curated beverage program with craft cocktail, wine, and draft beer.

If the reservation size you are looking for is not available online, please call us at (425)610-3616 and our hosts will be happy to see how we can help you!

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Stefanie

Dined 3 days ago

Our server Jacob was great. Walked us through menu, recommended food and drinks and checked in on us throughout dinner. The inside of the restaurant was very modern and sleek. Love the use of wood with a mix of metal and textures throughout the restaurant. Even our booth back seat had a unique cut to it. For a table of 4 I thought the price was reasonable and just enough (ordered 4 dishes & 4 dinks). Food was flavorful and portion was good.

Bar Dojo

4.9

4.9 (1518)

$30 and under

Northwest

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Bar Dojo, literally meaning "place of the way" represents a Modern Asian Restaurant featuring a melting pot of Asian comfort foods with Northwest ingredients. As the first and only of its kind in Edmonds, Bar Dojo strives to be the neighborhood gem that the community has been longing for. Hand crafted cocktails utilizing Asian inspired fruits and spices bring a new dimension to liquid dining. A newly designed dining room and full bar offers a comfortable and warm environment to complete your dining experience. Come visit Bar Dojo at Five Corners in Edmonds, Washington where the parking is plentiful, the drinks are unique and the food is comforting!

Top review

LauraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We have been going to Bar Dojo for years, and feel it is a hidden gem in Edmonds. The food is always fresh, flavorful and delicious. We had the crème brûlée for the first time last night, it was amazing. Don’t skip dessert, it’s worth it.

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Experience

TACO OMAKASE - Feb 25th

Experience

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The Fireside Restaurant, Waterfront Dining

4.2

4.2 (854)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Port Ludlow

About the restaurant

Treat your senses to a delicious meal at the Fireside. Savor the bounty of the local farms, artisan meats and cheese, and celebrate the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Located on the shores of Ludlow Bay and overflowing with Pacific Northwest warmth, The Fireside Restaurant is an ideal setting for farm-to-table, locally-sourced food. The dinner menu changes daily to reflect the best our region has to offer with local, in-season ingredients.
The Fireside is open for lunch and dinner and provides a happy hour daily. Brunch is available in the restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays, and breakfast is provided for hotel guests daily.
The Fireside has garnered recognition for its wine program, winning the Wine Spectator ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ every year since 2011, as well being highlighted by the Washington State Wine Commission, Touring & Tasting Pacific Northwest Magazine, TripAdvisor, and it has been a Grand Award winner at the Washington State Wine Awards.

Top review

Stacie

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Highly recommend the Port Ludlow Resort and Fireside Restaurant. Always clean, quality ambience and great food. Scenery spectacular, menu fresh and friendly service.

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Experience

Sunset Dinners

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Lynnwood

4.7

4.7 (3040)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lynnwood

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

Takeout From The Keg
If you'd rather enjoy around your own table, you can also place an order for takeout online and pickup curbside. Visit our website, or copy and paste this link: www.kegsteakhouse.com/en/takeout.

Top review

Liz

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service at the Keg in Lynnwood. The only downside is the parking lot has been full the last few times we have visited and we have had to find parking elsewhere.

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