Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in North of Seattle

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in North of Seattle? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

FIVE Restaurant Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1237)

$30 and under

Northwest

Edmonds

About the restaurant

FIVE Restaurant Bistro is a local family owned restaurant specializing in comfort food with a local flair. We strive to provide great food and service in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. During the warmer months we also have some of the best patio seating available in the Edmonds area. During the fall and winter, the outdoor seating area is enclosed and heated.

Top review

Teresa

Dined 1 day ago

I love that they still have outdoor dining. They have great heaters and they preheat the covered patio area. Service was quick and efficient. I had the half Caesar: crisp, cold, and very flavorful. And the large Pancetta pizza. This is my favorite pizza in the world! Everything about it is ‘spot-on’! To drink, I had the Smoke and Oak. A finely crafted libation. I could only eat about half of the pizza, so took the other half home.

Bar Dojo

4.9

4.9 (1521)

$30 and under

Northwest

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Bar Dojo, literally meaning "place of the way" represents a Modern Asian Restaurant featuring a melting pot of Asian comfort foods with Northwest ingredients. As the first and only of its kind in Edmonds, Bar Dojo strives to be the neighborhood gem that the community has been longing for. Hand crafted cocktails utilizing Asian inspired fruits and spices bring a new dimension to liquid dining. A newly designed dining room and full bar offers a comfortable and warm environment to complete your dining experience. Come visit Bar Dojo at Five Corners in Edmonds, Washington where the parking is plentiful, the drinks are unique and the food is comforting!

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Jeff

Dined today

We had heard by word-of-mouth how wonderful the food is here and we were not disappointed at all. The food was delightful for both the vegan and non-vegan members of our party. We will definitely be coming back to this restaurant.

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SanKai

4.9

4.9 (815)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Sushi master Ryuichi Nakano casts a wide net at SanKai, drawing longtime fans and welcoming newcomers to his intimate new sushi restaurant in the heart of downtown Edmonds. Enjoy our cozy dining room, omakase sushi bar, or heated outside dining in our domes.

Please note we are a small restaurant and children (babies) need to me accounted for in your reservation if you need seating/highchair. Stroller space is limited and may not always be accommodated.

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Thomas

Dined today

Wonderful time, amazing food, awesome service. The nigiri was very delicious and the server recommended two very good sake to drink.

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Sushi Bar

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Standard Indoor Table

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Heated Outdoor Dome

Double Eagle Steak and Seafood

4.9

4.9 (280)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sequim

About the restaurant

Located at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, Double Eagle Steak & Seafood and Stymie's Bar & Grill are the perfect places to unwind after a round of 18.

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Vicki

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

The food and service were excellent. The only complaint I have is that the lights were WAY too bright. When one has an evening meal in a lovely setting - it shouldn't be necessary to wear a ball cap so the lights don't glare in your eyes. Besides the regular hanging lights which were pretty bright - there were can-lights in the ceiling with very strong bulbs in them. This really ruined the ambience. Made it feel more like we were dining in a cafeteria instead of a steakhouse. All - in all, that is the ONLY thing that made this meal deviate from being absolutely perfect. The chef even made my salmon well done - as I requested. (I know they don't normally appreciate cooking something differently than what is considered proper.) But, I REALLY appreciated that. The calamari were excellent - fresh and tender. My 'extra dirty' martini was even perfect. This is our go-to place for bringing out of town guests because we know the food and location make it a very special place to eat.

Salt & Iron

4.7

4.7 (2805)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, Salt & Iron brings the comfort of American Northwest cuisine. The brainchild of partners Andrew Leckie and Shubert Ho, their mission is to provide a comfortable dining experience that includes local oysters, steaks and great American cuisine.
Salt & Iron's dining room designed by visionary firm Inspired Interiors of Edmonds, brings a brighter and more welcoming dining atmosphere to the Downtown core. It is located just a short walk from the Kingston Ferry and the iconic Edmonds Fountain, where the Edmonds Farmers' Market and the Edmonds Art Walk take place. A full bar provides craft cocktails, local wines and draft beers to accompany the dining experience.

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MelissaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Didn’t love the blueberry tartine, but the service and vibe was great.

Emory's on Silver Lake

4.6

4.6 (1639)

$31 to $50

American

Everett

About the restaurant

Our hours are Monday-Saturday from 2-9pm, and Sunday from 2-9pm. Outdoor dining & Bar 21+ seating available on a first come, first serve basis. We offer Happy Hour 7 days a week from 2-6pm. We will do our best to accommodate special requests, but cannot make any guarantees.

Emory’s is located on the shore of Silver Lake, a 106-acre natural spring fed lake. The restaurant’s interior décor is lodge-style, with high open beam ceilings and spectacular westerly views across the lake. In addition to our spacious 6,000 square foot building, we feature the largest outdoor lake front deck in Snohomish County.

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Joe

Dined today

Chicken Penne Saltimbocca was very good as was the Holiday Lobster Bucatini special. Peppermint ice cream was a delicious dessert.

Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar

4.6

4.6 (193)

$31 to $50

Steak

Port Townsend

About the restaurant

Alchemy is a fine dining restaurant specializing in Prime Steak & the freshest and best local seafood and oysters. Alchemy focuses on farm-to-table and working with local fisherman, farmers and producers in the Puget Sound. Top Notch wine list and superb cocktails along with an award winning chef, owner and author. Vegetarian -Vegan-Gluten Free menu available. Reservations are recommended.

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kathleen

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The food was delicious. Service was great. Lovely ambiance ♥️ Definitely a restaurant worth another visit.

Fire & The Feast

4.6

4.6 (864)

$30 and under

Italian

Edmonds

About the restaurant

The PNW landscape easily lends itself to Italian cuisine. Similar to that of Mediterranean towns, Edmonds is just steps away from Ocean’s Bounty, minutes from the closest vineyards and just hours from some of the best agricultural resources in the nation. Join us as we welcome you into our home for a delightful meal that Nonna would be proud of!

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Marianne

Dined 2 days ago

The food is exceptional, with wonderful ambiance.

Scott's Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (2379)

$30 and under

Seafood

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Join the regulars at this Edmonds neighborhood institution with its vaulted ceilings, comfortable bar and beautifully renovated Komen Room. Local goes beyond food. With a farm-fresh and locally grown philosophy, Scott's menu offers fresh, local produce, meats and even desserts. Also available are local spirits, wine and beer.

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Carol

Dined 6 days ago

Our dinners were delicious, the wait staff were attentive and we had a great time. It was a tad loud, however, with many other diners on Christmas Eve.

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Popular dish

Broadway Pea Salad

Girardi's Osteria

4.4

4.4 (93)

$30 and under

Italian

Edmonds

About the restaurant

Girardi’s Osteria is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant. It opened in 1999 and has been an Edmonds landmark ever since. Girardi's is cozy yet elegant, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food is wonderful and represents many different flavors of Italy as well as some fusion creations.
Large 3-sided fireplace in the center of the dining room warms the cold days, while the beautiful patio with a 3-tiered fountain, overhead electric heating, a beautiful mature flowering cherry tree in the middle and Merlot Grapes growing on the trellises provide a garden-like outdoor dining experience seasonally.
The dining room is bright and airy with many windows facing the east and west, and bar and lounge area provide a comfortable space for drinks, appetizers and conversations.
Girardi's signature dish, Fred's Salmon, a gently smoked and perfectly prepared Salmon served with wild mushroom risotto and roasted asparagus is served Thursdays through Sundays and not to be missed.

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Karen

Dined 5 days ago

Girardi's was a great place to go to for early Christmas Eve dinner with my sister. The food was wonderful, the music/ambience was great, and the service (kudos to Stephanie!) was first rate! Thank you for a great experience!

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