Best restaurants in Seattle
The top 3 according to 229 votes from people: Canlis · Shiro's Sushi · The Walrus and the Carpenter. (Updated Nov 15, 2025.)
Oysters, sushi and Pike Place classics: the Seattle restaurants recommended by Seattle Met, food bloggers and locals.
Top 10
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1
Canlis
Family-run fine dining since 1950, with views over Lake Union.
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2
Shiro's Sushi
Edomae sushi founded by Shiro Kashiba in Belltown.
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3
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Renee Erickson's oyster bar in Ballard.
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4
Paseo
Caribbean roast pork sandwiches with a cult following.
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5
Matt's in the Market
Dining room overlooking the Pike Place Market sign.
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6
Spinasse
Handmade Piedmontese pasta on Capitol Hill.
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7
Salumi
Cured-meat sandwiches in Pioneer Square.
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8
Pike Place Chowder
Award-winning chowders at the market.
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9
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
Oysters from the family's own Puget Sound farms.
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10
Delancey
Wood-fired pizza in Ballard.
Candidates
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11
Le Pichet
Tiny French bistro near Pike Place.
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12
Ivar's Acres of Clams
Waterfront fish and chips since 1938.
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Comments (2)
Paseo Caribbean roast sandwich, messy and perfect.
Canlis for a special occasion, the view is stunning.