Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

EastsideSeattle

Neighborhoods

BallardBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol Hill / First HillColumbia CityDowntown

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

40 restaurants available nearby

1. Rider

4.1

Excellent(581)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Grill • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

RIDER celebrates the bounty of the Pacific Northwest by working closely with small, local, family-owned farms, ranches, fishermen, foragers, vineyards, and craftsmen. We strive to offer fresh, unique ingredients that showcase the region that we love.

2. Deep Dive

4.6

Exceptional(350)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 16 times today

Deep Dive is a unique and stylish cocktail lounge inside an art installation, delivering an exceptional experience. As one reviewer noted, 'the ambiance is nice and modern. A must for any milestone or date night.' The place is known for its superior service, delicious small bites, and creative, unique cocktails. Despite the higher prices, guests consider it worth the cost for the distinctive look and feel.

3. Single Shot

4.9

Exceptional(1323)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 15 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.

A photo of Daniel's Broiler - Downtown Seattle restaurant

4. Daniel's Broiler - Downtown Seattle

4.3

Awesome(647)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Located on the second floor of the Hyatt Regency Seattle, guests enjoy downtown views with live piano music, USDA Prime Steaks—the top two percent of all graded beef in the nation—as well as other traditional steakhouse favorites and our award-winning wine list. Our Rickhouse Whiskey Bar offers a wide selection of whiskey and other fine spirits from around the globe.

5. Shuckers

4.7

Exceptional(2565)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Boasting the beautifully carved oak paneling and unique tin ceiling of the haberdashery it once was in the 1930s, Shuckers is one of Seattle's oldest and most preeminent oyster bars.

A photo of Fogo de Chao - Seattle, WA restaurant

6. Fogo de Chao - Seattle, WA

4.0

Excellent(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown

Booked 70 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

7. Tulio

4.7

Exceptional(4114)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Authentic Cuisine, From Northern Italy to SeattleSince its inception, Tulio has been a regular on restaurant awards lists, thanks in no small part to Chef Walter Pisano, whose cooking is inspired as much by his travels through the Old World as his Italian roots. Tulio’s dishes are simple yet sophisticated, combining rustic Italian preparations with local ingredients to create bold flavors and an unforgettable dining experience. Recognizing that our guests have different tastes and dining preferences, we proudly offer several gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian dishes on each of our daily menus. If you have any food allergies or other special requests, please let us know.**EVENTS***Winemaker Dinners: See our Instagram for upcoming winemaker dinners in the intimate Solaio dining room.Jazz Brunch: Sundays from 11am-2pm with Shawn Schlogel.Aperitivo: Join us on weekdays from 4pm-5pm for salumi, cheese boards, and unique glass pour specials!

A photo of Metropolitan Grill restaurant

8. Metropolitan Grill

4.7

Exceptional(6328)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

The Metropolitan Grill. The moment you step into the Metropolitan Grill, you know you have entered a classic steakhouse. Guests enter through tall mahogany doors to be greeted by tuxedo clad Maitre D’s. Cuts of beef are showcased in a glass display in the front entryway. Framed photographs of celebrities, sports heroes and local politicians, all frequent visitors to The Met, line the walls. At the Metropolitan Grill, the focus is on the Prime beef, American and Japanese Wagyu. Steaks are seared over the high heat of the “Iron Wood of the World,” imported mesquite charcoal, ensuring the most tender, juicy steaks available. Metropolitan Grill Chefs personally select each cut that is served to guests. The Metropolitan Grill’s award-winning wine list showcases the definitive steakhouse selection of premium West Coast red wines, with special emphasis on Cabernets, Merlots and Meritage.

9. Joule

4.6

Exceptional(1425)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wallingford

Booked 18 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.

10. Margaux

3.6

Very Good(426)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Margaux, where fresh, local, and Northwest flavors come together in an eclectic menu to delight your taste buds. Our dishes showcase the best ingredients and elements of Northwest-style cooking, enhanced by local influences. Whether you're here for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, you'll find our comfortable and informal atmosphere.Discover a little-known secret that will become a favorite from your first visit. Start your day with a delightful breakfast from 7 am to 11 am, featuring popular dishes like California Eggs Benedict. Join us in the lounge from 2 pm to 5 pm for a selected food menu, and from 5 pm to 10 pm, indulge in exquisite drinks and dinner options, including our new vegan and gluten-free dishes.

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

P
PhuongVIP
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
great steak and apps, will definitely come back another time.
More info
Daniel's Broiler - Downtown SeattlePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
•
4.3
R
RodneyVIP
Hawaii •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Betty is my go to place for a simple comfort meal that is prepared well. It's a modest place with food that hits the spot.
More info
BettyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Queen Anne
•
4.8
JK
JmeK
Seattle / Eastern Washington •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our sever was the best !!! Loved it … would come back !!! The Mac and cheese is everything
More info
Skillet Diner at Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill
•
4.5
A
AmandaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 7, 2025
Wonderful time spent at the bar. Taylor, Tom, and Aiden were amazingly helpful!! Came for HH, stayed for the live music tonight. It was exceptional! Could not be happier with the delicious shrimp, complimentary bread, sushi rolls, wine, and beer choices. Looking forward to my next venture to Palisades!
More info
PalisadePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Magnolia
•
4.4
R
Robert
Nebraska •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 18, 2025
Everything was great and the inside of the restaurant was very cool.
More info
Herb & Bitter Public HousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Capitol Hill / First Hill
•
4.3

Explore OpenTable

Neighborhood
Worth the drive

Seattle Center / Lower Queen Anne

Lake Union / Eastlake
Spokane Valley
Kent
West Seattle/Alki
Magnolia
Mukilteo
Wallingford
Victory Heights
Kirkland
Des Moines
Redondo Beach
Edmonds
Columbia City
International District
Redmond
Ferndale
Renton
Puyallup
Bothell
Everett