Best Seasonal Restaurants in Lake Union / Eastlake

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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EastsideSeattleSouth of Seattle

Areas

Ballard / FremontBeacon HillBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol HillCapitol Hill / First Hill

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

137 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union restaurant

1. Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.7

Exceptional(1088)

££££Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Northwest) • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 48 times today

Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Downtown Seattle since 2005, this location continues the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Pedro and his team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.Portage Bay Cafe at South Lake Union is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

2. Re:public

4.4

Awesome(507)

££££Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 14 times today

This restaurant is for diners 21 years and older. re:public(regarding the public) lets its food take center stage. Simple, rustic decor - brick walls and dark woods - paves the way for creative lunch, dinner and happy hour dishes. Located in Seattle's vibrant South Lake Union community, re:public features French and Italian infused cuisine. Our exceptional chefs put extensive thought and care into each menu item including our house made pastas. We are happy to navigate the shortest distance between the farm and your table. The winner of Evening Magazine's best new restaurant in Western Washington for 2010,The Seattle Times gave re:public 3 stars out of 4, and great reviews keep coming in. Please come by and let us show you why!

3. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9093)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 184 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.

4. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3832)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 39 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.

5. Sushi Kashiba

4.9

Exceptional(886)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 34 times today

Sushi Kashiba is Seattle's destination for Japanese fine dining at its highest level. Located 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 holding court.Most guests order one of Sushi Kashiba's chef curated sushi dinners. The mix of fresh local fish as well as delicacies from Japan and around the world will satisfy the palette of seasoned sushi fans as well as new entrants into the sushi world. We also feature à la carte items like agedashi tofu, oysters on the half shell and Chef Kashiba's New York Times featured black cod kasuzuke. Welcome to Sushi Kashiba.

6. Serafina

4.7

Exceptional(2966)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 30 times today

Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

7. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4240)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 33 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

8. The George

4.4

Awesome(1237)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

Discover The George: A modern dining destination led by Director of Culinary Eraj Jayawickreme. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu within a high-design space, marking a new era for this historic hotel's iconic dining room. The menu celebrates local, seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts. Savor Pacific Northwest flavors with the freshest seafood, artisan cheeses, and vibrant produce. The George pays homage to the historic Georgian Room, a Seattle icon since 1924. Designed by renowned Spanish studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the space blends history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, Art Deco chandeliers, and marble floors enhance the ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors and original Palladian windows complete the vision. With a private dining room and semi-private enclaves, The George is perfect for groups and special occasions.Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Best Design, Americas, 2023.

9. Single Shot

4.9

Exceptional(1323)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 18 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.

10. Joule

4.6

Exceptional(1425)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wallingford

Booked 19 times today

Joule, the first restaurant from celebrated husband and wife cooking team Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, is re-located in October, 2012 to the innovative, newly developed the Fremont Collective in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood. From its original opening in 2007, Joule has cultivated a loyal dining fan base and captured the attention of an admiring local and national media captivated by the couple’s unique, modern perspective on Korean cuisine. Joule, the mature sibling to Yang and Chirchi’s restaurant, Revel, highlights Korea’s love of beef featuring unconventional cuts accompanied by distinctive and shareable side dishes.Joule takes reservations for 1.75-3 hour time slots (depending on party size). We do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible and ask that you are considerate of other diners at the end of your meal. If you feel that your party requires more time, please let us know in the notes and we will get back to you with our available accommodations.

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Neeti
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a great time on our date night. Great food and experience.
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Sushi KashibaPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.9
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mark
1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful experience and great food at the pink door!
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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MicheleVIP
Los Angeles •23 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely friendly waiting staff Great food and service.
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Re:publicPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.4
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paul
Seattle / Eastern Washington •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Contender for Seattle's best Italian food. Infatuation has reviewed as more life-affirming than a night at the symphony, and it was a satisfied feeling leaving the restaurant. Service was very efficient, and it seems like a good sign when a server has been there for 4 years. The tajarin was delicate and flavor nice, although no visible or real flavor of the sage, but $33 could reasonably be $23. Rapini was nice and cavatelli was homemade and nice with broccoli as a vegetarian subsitute for rabbit. Choclate tart with hazelnut and cherry was a beautiful sight and worth returning for (and not over-priced). A good spot for anniversary.
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SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.8
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PerryVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •71 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was well prepared and delicious and the service was excellent. Very enjoyable experience.
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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake UnionPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Northwest)• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.7

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