Best Cozy Restaurants in Northgate

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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EastsideNorth of SeattleSeattle

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BallardBeacon HillBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketBothellCapitol Hill

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

148 restaurants available nearby

1. San Fermo

4.7

Exceptional(1653)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Ballard

Booked 46 times today

We have 15 indoor tables, and 12 covered/heated patio tables. Online reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups can be booked at 5pm on weeknights, please email the restaurant for reservations. Please understand when making your reservation that we cannot guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. We recommend 5pm reservations for parties with specific table requests, if you book later in the evening you may need to wait for your table preference.If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.

2. Sophon

4.8

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cambodian • Phinney Ridge

Booked 23 times today

From the beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented dishes, to the hand crafted local foraged cocktails, it is our goal to bring a homage of gratitude for Khmer cuisine to the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Every dish is designed thoughtfully, by the owner, Karuna Long for you and your family to share. Our menu and preparations take emphasis on fresh local ingredients that arrive daily with pronounced flavors from all parts of Cambodia. Within the first year of opening, They have gathered accolades including but not limited to Best 20 new restaurants via Bon Appetite Mag and became a James Beard Semifinalist. Sophon is a full-service restaurant and bar located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

3. Joule

4.6

Exceptional(1425)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wallingford

Booked 20 times today

Joule, the first restaurant from celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, is re-located in October, 2012 to the innovative, newly developed the Fremont Collective in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood. From its original opening in 2007, Joule has cultivated a loyal dining fan base and captured the attention of an admiring local and national media captivated by the couple’s unique, modern perspective on Korean cuisine. Joule, the mature sibling to Yang and Chirchi’s restaurant, Revel, highlights Korea’s love of beef featuring unconventional cuts accompanied by distinctive and shareable side dishes.Joule takes reservations for 1.75-3 hour time slots (depending on party size). We do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible and ask that you are considerate of other diners at the end of your meal. If you feel that your party requires more time, please let us know in the notes and we will get back to you with our available accommodations.

4. Cedar + Elm

4.6

Exceptional(383)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Kirkland

Booked 19 times today

Cedar + Elm is a cozy gem tucked away in a serene forest. Reviewers love its old-timey atmosphere and the warm, skillful staff. The restaurant's large but quiet rooms provide comfortable settings for a relaxed dining experience. The unique, elegant ambiance makes it perfect for special occasions. The locally sourced, delicious food and extensive beverage menu are highly praised. It's a place you'd definitely want to return to.

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5. Cantinetta - Wallingford

4.7

Exceptional(1489)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wallingford

Booked 20 times today

We are an Italian restaurant and bar. We emphasize in Tuscan culinary traditions and seasonal ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.

6. Eldr

4.7

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballard

Booked 23 times today

Located in the heart of Sunset Hill/Ballard, General Harvest’s newest concept celebrates the art of wood-fire cooking. This live-fire kitchen showcases the highest quality proteins, sustainably harvested seafood, and seasonal produce, all prepared with a focus on simplicity and bold, natural flavors inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

7. The Blue Glass

4.4

Awesome(77)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Phinney Ridge

Booked 2 times today

The Blue Glass Restaurant and Bar in Seattle is a cozy 21 and over only, neighborhood seafood, steak, and garden house that also has vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu offerings. A great choice for an intimate date, as well as brunch or dinner get togethers with friends and family. We are serious about our service, food, and drinks, and guest satisfaction is our #1 goal.

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8. Walrus and the Carpenter

4.5

Awesome(397)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballard

***We do not take reservations during regular service but do offer them for Valentine's Day weekend, February 12th-16th. On all other days, please just stop in and we will seat you as soon as possible***Fishing pub meets restaurant. This bustling neighborhood restaurant specializes in oysters and other seafood dishes. Using nothing but the freshest ingredients, Chef Taylor Thomas creates seasonal food. The Walrus and the Carpenter also serves wine, smart cocktails, beer and cider. It makes an ideal after-hours hangout spot. Enjoy some fried oysters with a cold beer, surrounded by cozy rustic furnishings. If you prefer an alternative to seafood, look no further than the steak tartare, which comes with thinly sliced rye toast and egg yolk. Launched in 2010 to rave reviews, The Walrus and the Carpenter is open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table....

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9. RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(2727)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Fremont

Booked 26 times today

RockCreek Seafood & Spirits is a full service restaurant and bar located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. We’re open daily; serving dinner from 4pm to 10pm daily with a last seating 9pm. Happy hour daily from 4pm to 5:30pm.Our menu centers around globally sourced seafood from well managed fisheries; with offerings of local Northwest familiars like crab, oysters and mussels, to more tropical fish like Kona Kampachi or Hawaiian Ono, and East Coast staples like Striped Bass. Our preparations emphasize fresh ingredients that arrive daily, and pronounced flavors from around the world.Our urban-industrial two-story ‘fishing lodge’ was built with local and reclaimed resources by Dovetail Construction and Marian Built. Our tables were crafted from bark-beetle pine, and we even found a home for our favorite re-purposed farm equipment! Our space includes the main dining area, a large modern patio and an upstairs loft and pri

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10. Queen Mary Tea Room

4.8

Exceptional(1573)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Afternoon Tea • Laurelhurst

Booked 23 times today

Queen Mary Tea Room has been providing tea service and fine dining to Seattle and its visitors for 36 years. Our Afternoon Tea with the cranberry orange scones and crumpets to the mint cucumber tea sandwiches, and the silver teapots of Queen Mary's finest teas with the fine English bone china teacups, it's a tradition many generations have experienced. Our Brunch and Lunch menus are also quite delicious with homemade quiches and soups that will bring you back again and again.

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Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
4.0
Dined today
I ordered one of the salads and expected more. The butter, lettuce salad is essentially a stack of lettuce leaves with a light dressing and some tangerine slices. For this nice of a restaurant and that price, you would think there would be a little more effort Going into creating a salad that you pay $18 for...
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Cantinetta - WallingfordPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wallingford
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4.7
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Hunter
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It's hard to have a bad meal at Joule, where you can safely order anything on the menu and know it will be delicious. Classics like the chorizo rice cakes paired well with new dishes like the roasted asparagus. Cocktails were very tasty as well
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JoulePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wallingford
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4.6
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Jason
Southwest Florida •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Continues to be my favorite spot for pasta. Fresh ingredients, talented cooks and committed service. A shout out to Denise for making the experience even more enjoyable!
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San FermoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Ballard
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4.7
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Lauren
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Came here as a spot for a best friend date and it was perfect. The ambiance is sooooo 1920’s inspired and so cozy. Food and drink were amazing and the service was outstanding with the staff being so sweet and kind. Will definitely be coming back!
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Cedar + ElmPrice: Expensive• American• Kirkland
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4.6
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Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
wonderful and vibrant flavors, cozy decor, friendly service
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SophonPrice: Expensive• Cambodian• Phinney Ridge
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4.8

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