Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Waterfront / Belltown

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchJapanese

Regions

EastsideSeattle

Neighborhoods

BellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol Hill / First HillColumbia CityDelridgeDowntown

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

58 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9096)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 187 times today

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.

2. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4295)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Rustic Mediterranean cuisine at Lola, another in the Tom Douglas family of exceptional downtown restaurants. Don’t miss our hearty breakfasts including eggs benedict and pancakes with sausage, ouzo sizzling kebabs, or our grilled to order pita breads brought to us fresh from our own Dahlia bread bakery right across the street and served with house made spreads. Located in the heart of the bustling Belltown neighborhood, Lola offers the perfect urban dining experience in it’s upbeat environment, just minutes from downtown shopping and theatre to the south and great music and night life to the north on fourth avenue. We’re committed to a green community, composting 75% of waste and supporting our local growers.

3. IL BISTRO

4.6

Exceptional(2237)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 19 times today

Picture a cozy restaurant nestled in a cavern in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Imagine the freshest local ingredients, authentically prepared, an extensive wine list featuring the best of Italy, the Northwest and California and a classy candlelit bar specializing in hand-made cocktails, single-malt scotches, ports and grappas. Sound like a special evening? Visit Il Bistro and Spend a Night in Italy. For over 30 years, Il Bistro, tucked away down a narrow cobblestone alley in the Pike Place Market, has offered Seattle romantic, fine dining, featuring regional Italian fare. Market fresh Meats, Seafood and Produce are always our priority. Please make a reservation to join us!

4. Cafe Campagne

4.8

Exceptional(3088)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 44 times today

The Heart of France in the Heart of Pike Place Market. Established in 1994, A classic Parisian cafe in the heart of Pike Place Market, Café Campagne has been cultivating regulars and pleasing out of town guests since it first opened its doors. Located on the charming Post Alley, it is the perfect spot to watch the world go by. We offer a dining experience that is exceptional in traditional food & wine, and comfortable in ambiance and service.

5. Place Pigalle

4.7

Exceptional(1447)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 18 times today

Located in the heart of Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle, just behind the famous fish throwers, Place Pigalle offers an intimate dining experience with stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain Range.Reservation Policies:-Parties of 5 or more: Must call to reserve.-Outdoor seating: Please call to request; we will note your preference but cannot guarantee it.-Tables are seated on a first-come, first-served basis; specific tables cannot be reserved.-Delays: Please notify us promptly to hold your table for up to 15 minutes.

6. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3833)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 36 times today

We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.

A photo of Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge restaurant

7. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(4637)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Queen Anne

Booked 82 times today

Centered around the cuisine, decor and imagery of the French Quarter and New Orleans and creating the feel of the Big Easy, Toulouse is one of the most intricate and ambitiously built restaurants in a generation.Our expansive menus offer culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French countryside preparations to more innovative dishes that are entirely unique to Toulouse.

A photo of Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle restaurant

8. Wild Ginger Downtown Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(6415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

** Wild Ginger - Downtown The food at Wild Ginger spans the Pacific Rim from China to Indonesia. We pride ourselves on offering traditional dishes from these distinctive regions and insist on house-made ingredients. Chefs make spicy chili sambals, fresh coconut milk, delicate egg noodles, and our pungent oyster sauce all from scratch. To achieve the sublime flavors of the East, there is no substitute for the time-honored customs of these rich and ancient cultures.

9. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4240)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 32 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

10. Single Shot

4.9

Exceptional(1323)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 16 times today

Discover Single Shot, a neighborhood gem tucked away in hip Capitol Hill. The 1920’s-style space hums with cosmopolitan charm. Chef Antonio Palma crafts thoughtful fare in the wood-fired oven. Seasoned bartenders mix scratch cocktails at the gorgeous marble bar. The attentive staff will have you feeling like a regular whether it’s your first or fifth visit. Single Shot wears many hats; pop in for a sip and a snack, a lingering meal, or a nightcap.

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FoodIsMyHobby
Seattle / Eastern Washington •13 reviews
4.0
Dined today
French onion soup is the best! Full of onions and gooey cheese, steak tartare was traditional and tasty. Escargot okay, crunchy shells in one of them. I like that there is salt and pepper on the table, not that any of the food needed it…..
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Cafe CampagnePrice: Expensive• French• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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mark
1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful experience and great food at the pink door!
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Stephen
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent meal, location, and service. Thank you!
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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Jay
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience, lots of character and good food, cool location
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IL BISTROPrice: Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.6
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Jordan
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing food, great service, and beautiful location. Always a go to for bringing clients.
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Place PigallePrice: Expensive• French• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.7

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