Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Downtown

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1. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 22 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

3.9

Excellent(538)

Price: Expensive

• Grill • Downtown

Booked 30 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. Outlier

3.9

Excellent(494)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

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.

4. Palace Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(516)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 19 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.

5. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4229)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 87 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.

6. Neb

4.7

Exceptional(108)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Booked 8 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.

7. Shaker + Spear

4.3

Awesome(569)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 15 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

8. Harvest Beat

4.8

Exceptional(1155)

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.

9. 84 Yesler

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Very Expensive

• Northwest • Pioneer Square

Booked 6 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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10. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1733)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 8 times today

Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features sustainable seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation. Tamura is a Kappo style restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner.*Please note that a 20% living wage charge is included (dine in only). The house retains 100% of these charges to help fund higher wages and benefits to all staff. Additional gratuity is not expected.

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Marife
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food at Lola’s is always superb. Today, I had the lamb kebab and it was terrific. I would have loved it to be less sweet, but it was still really good!
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Lola SeattlePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.7
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Shaquera
Dallas - Fort Worth •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The place can get very LOUD!! amazing waitress and food!
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Von's 1000 Spirits - SeattlePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Dean
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding service. The food was tasty but want as hot as it could have been. The fingerling potatoes were fantastic.
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RiderPrice: Expensive• Grill• Downtown
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3.9
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Terrivip
New York City •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I’m visiting from NYC, Great all around! Robert was awesome! Food super delicious! Thank you!!
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Palace KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.7
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Sarah
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Food was very good, service was fine. It was very quiet
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OutlierPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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3.9

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

2. Rider

3. Outlier

4. Palace Kitchen

5. Lola Seattle

6. Neb

7. Shaker + Spear

8. Harvest Beat

9. 84 Yesler

10. Sushi Kappo Tamura - Dining Room

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