Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Downtown

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1. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(170)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Enjoy creatively prepared American fare at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. This charming spot features various flags draped across the ceiling and an open kitchen where patrons can watch the chefs at work. Owner Merrisa Firnstahl-Claridge and Executive Chef Jason Amador delight in offering delicious food with friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. Patrons can choose from entrées like salmon cakes with pickled vegetables, homemade meatballs with pasta or a hoisin-glazed prime rib burger at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. Sourdough pizza with a choice of toppings, salads, hearty sandwiches and vegetarian dishes also make for fulfilling meals. Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro is featured in publications such as The Seattle Times and The Stranger. It has happy hour with a sizable bar that serves cocktails as well as housemade vodka, gin and tequila. This bistro hosts private events for parties as well.

2. Rider

4.0

Excellent(554)

Price: Expensive

• Grill • Downtown

Booked 22 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.

3. The Carlile Room

4.5

Awesome(1414)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

Basking in the glow of the Paramount Theatre marquee, the Carlile Room is a groovy cocktail spot serving up a modern-American bar & grill menu with vibes of the late sixties and early seventies.Looking forward to hosting you soon

4. Outlier

4.2

Awesome(495)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

OUTLIER is a Seattle gathering place, serving Pacific Northwest cuisine and craft cocktails that are simple and approachable in concept, yet meant to stand out.

5. Palace Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(535)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 5 times today

Palace Kitchen offers an open kitchen concept to allow guests to watch the chefs at work. Settle in for dinner at one of the booths or our horseshoe shaped bar with low, intimate lighting and enjoy fresh, seasonal food that is served late into the night. Diners at Palace Kitchen love the whole trout, rotisserie chicken and burger royale that are grilled over the apple wood grill in house.Palace Kitchen offers late night dining with a full menu until 12:00am and bar until 1:00am. Our King Boletus Parlor and Chanterelle Rooms offer private dining for groups of up to either 16 guests or up to 20 guests.

6. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4245)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 50 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 bread s 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.

7. Neb

4.6

Exceptional(113)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Our long-time love of Piedmont and the wines of, are the inspiration for the food and vibe. Simple, rustic NW Italianesque dishes, out of the wood fired oven anchor the menu. A funky negroni or a magnum of Produttori Barbaresco and all the food make for a fun night Neb.

8. Shaker + Spear

4.3

Awesome(581)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 13 times today

Shaker & Spear is all about seafood paired with fresh, regional ingredients. We invite you to enjoy a meal in a neighborly atmosphere set among one of Seattle's coolest neighborhoods, Belltown. Shaker + Spear features market fresh, decidedly innovative fare focused on local sourcing and sustainable fishing. We are a restaurant favorite of visitors seeking a respite from a busy day of shopping at nearby Pike Place Market or walking along the Puget Sound. -We have a 10 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time.-PARTIES OF 5 OR MORE: Please call the restaurant to book at (206) 826-1700. Our large party cancellation policy of parties of 5+ is $30 per person if there is a cancellation within 24 hours or the party is a no show. Reservation will not be held if no credit card information is provided. -PARTIES OF 10+ please contact Kenny Perez at kenny.perez@shakerandspear.com

9. Harvest Beat

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • Wallingford

Booked 6 times today

We Have The Passion To Serve You The Best Quality Organic Five Course Vegan Dinner In Seattle. Showcasing Seasonal Vegetables From The North West Woods And Local Family Farmer Friends. We are also offering limited nightly to go dinners.

10. 84 Yesler

4.8

Exceptional(57)

Price: Very Expensive

• Northwest • Pioneer Square

Booked 4 times today

At 84 Yesler, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community and providing a versatile venue that inspires innovation and connection. Join us and be a part of something special in Pioneer Square.

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Michael
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I obtained a 2 hour window reservation for a show. The service was was excellent, but they couldn’t deliver on the time. Never received our meal before the show. I won’t be back.
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RiderPrice: Expensive• Grill• Downtown
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TOM
Seattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Mindy was phenomenal. We had not seen her since 2019 at her former establishment. She was kind, warm, and utterly professional. We will return again.
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Palace KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.5
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Crystle
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Oh that was the best burger and fries of my entire life!! I dined alone which I was nervous about but the host nicely took away the extra place setting. I made two friends with people a table away. I had h the r best night in a long time. So fun! My waitress was really lovely too. Shout out to Sarah and also Sky!
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Von's 1000 Spirits - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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JoAnne
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We enjoyed a lovely dinner, our waiter was charming and attentive, everything was great.
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The Carlile RoomPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.5
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Meghan
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Great food and amazing service! Perfect for a pre-show dinner
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OutlierPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.2

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

2. Rider

3. The Carlile Room

4. Outlier

5. Palace Kitchen

6. Lola Seattle

7. Neb

8. Shaker + Spear

9. Harvest Beat

10. 84 Yesler

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