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A photo of San Fermo restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1602)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Ballard
Booked 41 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(8848)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 159 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.
A photo of RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - Seattle restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2675)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Fremont
Booked 36 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
A photo of Spinasse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3780)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 41 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
4.6
Exceptional(4502)
Price: Moderate
• American • Queen Anne
Booked 116 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 Sushi Kashiba restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(810)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 38 times today
Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located right next to historic Pike Place Market. Take a coveted seat at the Omakase sushi bar, where you just might find multi-James Beard Award nominated Chef Shiro Kashiba hard at work.Ordering one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners is probably your best bet. The cuts of salmon, toro, tuna, yellowtail and other fish are always fresh and beautifully presented. The meal is finished off with Sushi Kashiba's trademark cake-like egg dessert. The restaurant also features à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke.
A photo of Single Shot restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1294)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill
Booked 22 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 Umi Sake House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2535)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 67 times today
Umi Sake House is a unique Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Belltown area of Seattle featuring the highest quality seafood available in the Northwest, a large izakaya-style tapas menu, and boasting a sake list of over 60 imported Japanese bottles. The interior is multi-faceted, with a black slate tiled traditional dining room, a gorgeous 14 person capacity wooden sushi bar, a semi private "tatami" room which holds 12 people, a larger 25 person private dining room, an enclosed "back patio" casual dining room complete with tropical garden, a black concrete liquor bar with custom sake cocktails and fusion traditional cocktails. The variety of atmospheres allows for a different experience with every visit, and the vastness and quality of the menu does the same. For the budding sake enthusiast or the seasoned veteran, the sake menu at Umi is bottle for bottle the best found anywhere outside of Japan!
A photo of FlintCreek Cattle Co. restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1854)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Greenwood
Booked 35 times today
Flint Creek Cattle Company is a new American steak restaurant that emphasizes ethically raised beef and sustainable farm practices. The dining area is extremely wide open and spacious. There is a large, high vaulted ceiling in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows that lets in lots of natural light and lets guests feel like they are eating outside. Flint Creek's menu is an ever rotating selection of modern American cuisine. The items on it frequently change based on the seasonality of the ingredients, ensuring new items are introduced as others leave. Favorites on the menu include Fennel Braised Wild Boar Shoulder, Durham Ranch Bison Hangar Steak, and the Oven Roasted Duck Confit.
A photo of Palisade restaurant
4.4
Awesome(7755)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Magnolia
Booked 52 times today
Palisade has always had amazing elements. We've created a new range of dishes, updated the atmosphere, and rededicated ourselves to the best service in Seattle. These pieces add up to the best all occasion experience in town.

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  • Anne
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Such a lovely night and dining experience all the way around. Food and drinks were absolutely exceptional. Service - wonderful: attentive but not intrusive. Ambiance…lovely, but just a bit chilly by the front door. Looking forward to returning soon.
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    SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
    4.8
  • Judith
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This is one legendary restaurant that lives up to its legend. The food is out of this world. The service is brilliant. The room with a view is spectacular and the room in the lounge is cozy. This is a go-to place for special occasions. Thank you to Jackie, Jeannie and the whole staff who greeted us and our special guest so warmly.
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    The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
    4.8
  • Wendy
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This is our first visit since the advent of the Kraken Hockey Team in Seattle and the place was hopping. Service was awesome even though it was super busy and loud. In about 45 minutes people left for the game and it was much less crowded and noise level much lower. Food was excellent and ambiance our favorite in Seattle. We will return but not on a game night.
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    Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Queen Anne
    4.6
  • Katya
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The ambiance and service were outstanding. The menu is well-developed and interesting. Some of the food like the burrata appetizer and the bolognese was excellent. We found the mushroom risotto and the beef short rib to be overly salty. Great drinks as well!
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    San FermoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Ballard
    4.8
  • Carolyn
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was outstanding as was the service! The only minus is the parking situation; had to go several blocks up a side street to find parking. However, it won't keep us from coming back to this wonderful restaurant! See you soon!
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    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Fremont
    4.7

Discover best neighborhood gem restaurants in Ballard

Discover the charm of Ballard, Seattle, a neighborhood renowned for its culinary gems that epitomize the vibrant dining scene of this historic area. When searching for a "neighborhood gem" in Ballard, you'll find a delightful array of restaurants that not only excel in local and seasonal fare but also provide a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that locals and visitors cherish. These eateries are celebrated for their commitment to quality, showcasing expertly crafted dishes that highlight the best of Pacific Northwest ingredients. From intimate bistros featuring farm-to-table dining to lively spots with panoramic views of Salmon Bay, each restaurant offers a unique experience that resonates with both the character of the area and the tastes of the discerning diner. Whether you're in search of a casual meal or a sophisticated dining experience, Ballard's neighborhood gems are sure to provide an unforgettable culinary journey. This district's ability to merge traditional flavors with innovative culinary techniques makes it a must-visit destination for food lovers. Embrace the local spirit and culinary prowess of Ballard, where each meal is a celebration of community and gastronomy.

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