Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Seattle

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance 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!

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/

Top review

ShellyVIP

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

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.

Mondello Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (471)

$30 and under

Italian

Magnolia

About the restaurant

Mondello Italian Restaurant in the beautiful Seattle neighborhood of Magnolia provides one of the most romantic, most authentic Italian dining experiences in Seattle.

Mondello has beautiful pasta dishes, seafood & main courses, salads, zuppe & bruschette & antipasti dishes. Corino (owner) & Enza (chef) grew up in the vicinity of Mondello and they bring to Seattle their wonderful tradition of fresh seafood, homemade pasta & rich authentic Sicilian cuisine with all it's flair & joy of living.

They have the life experience of fine cooking and appreciation & sensiblity of the Italian palate that allows them to create a dining experience reminiscent of being in Mondello, Sicily.

No one fails to be entranced by Mondello's welcoming beauty and warm personality.

Grazie Amici!

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CarmelaVIP

Dined on Nov 25, 2024

I love this restaurant! The owner starts taking care of us the moment we walk in the door. The food is SO good!! Always my favorite.

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Fettuccine con Polpette

Deep Dive

4.8

4.8 (327)

$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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Robin

Dined 1 day ago

Super great experience ambiance was great could have a conversation

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner at Deep Dive 2024!

Ada's Restaurant & Bar

5.0

5 (528)

$31 to $50

Turkish

Phinney Ridge

About the restaurant

***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.

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Julie

Dined 3 days ago

We had a delicious meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The stand out dishes were the spicy prawn appetizer, the Turkish mango, and the Kofte meatballs.

Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

4.6 (625)

$50 and over

Northwest

Downtown

About the restaurant

Where Pacific Northwest cuisine takes a contemporary twist. Situated on the 16th floor of Lotte Hotel Seattle, Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge offers sweeping views of Elliott Bay. Imaginative dishes are crafted with fresh and local ingredients, paired perfectly with carefully curated, seasonally-changing cocktails.

Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online for up to 8 guests. For reservations of 9 or more, please email us at charlotte@lottehotelseattle.com or call 206.800.8117 for information on our large party offerings.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Charlotte is a great, almost-hidden gem in this part of Seattle. The food is top-notch. We're vegan, and we're impressed with the number of vegan options available. You can't beat the view, either. We're locals. This was our first time, but we'll be back.

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Experience

Christmas Eve Dinner at Charlotte Restaurant

Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner - 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Violet

4.8

4.8 (733)

$30 and under

American

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Violet, voted Best New Restaurant 2019, by Seattle Magazine, is the newest concept by executive chef William Belickis. Violet offers a unique American Omakase dining experience influenced by French, Italian, and Spanish cuisine.

Chef William Belickis emphasizes a strong dedication to seasonal and local ingredients grown in our own rooftop farm and sourced from trusted farms/purveyors, as well as the finest ingredients the world has to offer.

Our menu is seasonal based on Chef's choice of the freshest ingredients available to create artistic flavors. Put trust in Chef William Belickis's hands and experience the American Omakase, a personalized 5-course seasonal tasting menu. Wine pairing is available and our knowledgeable staff can help you customize your dining experience.

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Sunday

Dined today

Great atmosphere. Nicholas was a perfect wait person. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.

La Fontana Siciliana

4.8

4.8 (1696)

$31 to $50

Italian

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

La Fontana Siciliana is a serene retreat in the heart of Seattle’s bustling Belltown, where the charm of Sicily comes alive. As you step into our enchanting courtyard, the soothing sound of a bubbling fountain and the tantalizing scent of Sicilian delicacies welcome you.

We source our ingredients from premier local purveyors to craft the most exquisite Sicilian fare in Washington. Our kitchen, led by the talented Chef Antonio Torralba, promises an unforgettable culinary journey.

Join us at La Fontana Siciliana for an authentic Sicilian experience, where every dish, glass of wine, and interaction is a testament to our dedication to excellence.

PLEASE NOTE: While we can’t guarantee specific seating in our rooms or courtyard, rest assured that each space in La Fontana offers a unique experience, with seating allocated based on reservation timing and arrival order. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

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Emma

Dined 6 days ago

Always love visiting. Food is incredible and the service is always top notch. Feels almost comforting and old school -- genuine kindness and hospitality. Wish food was a little more affordable, but the prices are on par with the rest of Seattle, so it's not the restaurant's fault.

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Cora Pizza and Plates

4.8

4.8 (46)

$30 and under

Italian

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cora Pizza & Plates, a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Seattle’s Capitol Hill featuring wood fired pizzas, heartening pastas, and seasonal vegetables and salads from James Beard Award-winning Chef John Sundstrom of Lark. Visit our rustic and cozy space, perfect for a date night or family dinner, and enjoy our refined but approachable plates, complemented by a curated wine list, batch cocktails and boozy slushies.

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M'Lissa

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Intimate, friendly vibe- combined with high end ingredients and innovation- It just doesn't get any better than this!

The Olive & Grape

4.9

4.9 (580)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Greenwood

About the restaurant

Turkish, Italian and Greek with a Twist.
The Olive and Grape opened in September 2010. The owner, Paola Corsini, is third-generation Italian Levantine, born and raised in Izmir, Turkey. Paola's distinct culture is represented in the menu at The Olive and Grape. Each and every meal served is infused with the traditions of Turkish and Italian cuisine.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

This restaurant was a lovely surprise! I recommend it if you want good value for money on all fronts.

The Pink Door

4.8

4.8 (8933)

$50 and over

Italian

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

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CocoVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This was third time for us and first time for kiddos. They gave kids some crayons for entertaining, which worked well, also they made a pasta for kids size:) Always good food and very festive atmosphere during holiday season. Love it there!

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