50 Best American Restaurants in Seattle

“I cannot say enough amazing things about this place! It was recommended to me from a co- worker back at home. The attention to detail throughout was incredible.
The only negative comment would have is that when I ordered the El Gury the robe on the drink was a little dirty. While drink and presentation were a hit. Knowing my drink was wrapped in a stained koozie was a little meh. 🫤 I’m sure this gets used a lot. It didn’t take away from the experience. Just something I noted.
We will definitely come back. We LOVED it.“

“Lovely place. The food was okay but not spectacular. We had several dishes. Some were better than others. I love the octopus!. The dates were good, however they should have put the feta inside the dates as well because otherwise they were a little too sweet. Would return because they do change the menu all the time.“

“This was the best dining experience EVER!! The chef and cook staff are amazing. It’s a small kitchen but what they create together is wicked good. No words are had to describe!! If you can get in, do yourself a favor and go💜“

“Fabulous venue for a Wedding ❤️“

“Awesome breakfast. Fresh PNW mushrooms and Beechers cheddar in the omelet and fresh local strawberry jam“

“Fun atmosphere and delicious food!“

“I’ve had one of the best fine dining experiences in Seattle here at Copine, even better than Canlis.

Seattle cuts loose to a lot of fine dining experiences, especially a lot of the restaurants here do not pay attention to detail, or service usually comes subpar. I would say Copine really focuses on the basics of making an experience for you, so it becomes a meaningful experience.

First and foremost, they have a great understanding of French cuisine. Everything tastes very delicate and well thought out. I definitely loved the steak and their meat dishes. I think the chef has way better understanding of cooking meat rather than seafood, so as someone who loves meat, this was an enjoyable meal.

How can I forget about their service! Their staff was thoroughly trained and very knowledgeable. I really loved all the wine pairings and hearing the thoughts behind. Service was above and beyond, and everyone was so kind to make my birthday dinner something special.

There are 2 fine dining restaurants I would recommend from now on: Copine and Cafe Juanita.“

“lIncredible craft cocktails and delicious food (don't forget to try the cake!) But the attention to detail in the beautiful wood design of the bar and fixtures, the decor, and the down-to-earth staff make this my favorite spot in the city!“

“love sitting on the patio on a warm day and enjoying a cold delicious cocktail. The wings are tasty, the sunday cheesesteak is dynamite. they serve a terrific smoked old fashioned and many drinks on the cocktail list are spectacular. throw in friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere and you’re all set! love this place.“

“Perfect atmosphere and exceptional service and food ❤️❤️❤️“

“Drinks = 5⭐ Totally stopped because of the name, drinks were amazing. We didn't eat, but don't forget to look at your receipt. So many fun things to see on that receipt. We kept it as a souvenir. I don't mean anything about the prices, I just mean keep your receipt and look at it. It's just those little details that make this place super fun.“

“Extraordinary food. Great service!“

“It's the location the People, the beauty of the property and did we mention the PEOPLE, who go above and beyond and that's rare these days. We have business in Seattle on occasion and Love the Fairmont Olympic. This Classy Spot reminds us of what upscale but not pretentious is supposed to be. We will be back in town my wife to do her KING5 Segment and hope they can accommodate us.“

“Excellent food. Wonderful service .. Recommend The Shambles steaks… all of them🙃“

“Great food and great staff. Always delicious beers and cocktails. Great plant based options.“

“Absolutely epic source for all thing’s DELICIOUS! We are obsessed with the Pate en Croute, meat pies, every flavor sausage, and their perfectly aged cuts of locally sourced meat!“

“Great food and even better staff and owner- very accommodating and friendly!“

“👍👍👍👍👌👌👋👋👋👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“This is the loveliest little place that despite its delicious menu and incredible cocktails still feels kind of unknown. Even friends that have lived in WSea for years haven’t heard of its existence. Even though I’d like to keep it that way, I’d much rather have it succeed and never go away.

Also, got to meet one of the owners tonight, super nice guy with very kind friends. The bathroom even has VIP club-style amenities like toothpicks, mints and lotion. We ❤️ Locöl.“

“Bummer, been going for years to all of her restaurants. Food is excellent, ambiance is five stars. However, for the first time I felt very unwelcome here. My server couldn’t get me outta there faster. I had two kids with me, but they didn’t act up or anything and we had a 5.15 seating. Our server asked me for my whole order with drinks, and when dinner was over asked me if I wanted my check before she asked about dessert. I literally started thinking “do I know her from somewhere else? And does she not like me for some reason?” I had to ask for my dessert to go, as it felt like she didn’t want me to eat it there. Restaurant wasn’t even full when we left. Will put some space between me and whale wins for a while 😥“

“Super fun hangout spot. Great shows downstairs.“

“Aaron and the team at Surrell are fantastic! We had a 25-person private reception in the back outdoor patio area, and from the beautiful space to the delicious food, it was a truly special experience. Aaron accommodated our requests for some customizations in decor, and took into account all of our food and dietary restrictions beautifully. Even though Surrell specializes in multi-course tasting menus, we chose to do a family-style dinner and it worked out perfectly. Our guests absolutely loved every dish (especially the hors d'oeuvres!), and we appreciate how attentive and friendly the staff were throughout the night. Harry was our main bartender/server and he was wonderful. Thank you again Aaron and team for such an amazing evening!“

“Awesome food - service-atmosphere!!“

“awesome food and awesome service“

“Such an amazing restaurant, great staff and delish food.“

“My friend & I were just walking around Seattle (putting our steps in) and randomly or spontaneously decided to walk in Lark on a Saturday without a reservation.
We weren’t positive that we would get a table and we were also embarrassingly underdressed for an upscale restaurant…
They were so warm and welcoming and sat us at the bar.
Service was kind, professional, accommodating, attentive (definitely enhanced our dining experience).
Food was tasty, well prepared, dessert was delicious, drinks were yum:).
The bartender was wonderful helping my friend select the type of drink he wanted.
Most of all, the ambiance was enjoyable (great selection of music).
It was an amazing experience overall.
Thank you team lark :))“

“I never actually sign into my account to rate places online, but this HAD to be done. Waitress was amazing, food was incredible, everything about it was a fantastic experience. 10/10 I will be coming back. Highly recommend the chicken Sammie“

“great bar! came here out of convenience & glad we did. ordered the prizefighter, white claw & fries. the fries are to die for & the sauce has an amazing zing. 10/10, 5 stars!“

“The fresh grapefruit vodka — a real thirst quencher“

“Interesting cushion of Asian spices/flavoring with western dishes.“

“I'm a little puzzled by this place. It purports to be inspired by the Japanese bar experience, which it mimics in seating and overall number of folks it can seat. (They also have a phenomenal washlet in the bathroom.) In terms of staff, the folks who work there are knowledgeable and provide friendly and timely service. However, no bartwnder in Japan will batch their cocktails. The cocktail selection here is great - but they're pre-prepped in Erlenmeyer flasks. Not disappointed, just a bit confused. It's a unique experience to be sure. 😊“

“Had the best lunch today! I had the halibut sandwich and hubby had the tuna sandwich! Dominic was one of the best servers I’ve ever come across! And we travel a lot.“

“This is my favorite restaurant in the Beacon Hill area. I love the cozy atmosphere and the folks working here are lovely. Great variety of vegan options along with non-vegan. They also have a variety of specials that change weekly, I believe. That alone makes it worth coming back for something new each time!“

“The food here is fantastic.“

“I have eaten at Toulouse Petit many times. It is my husband and I's favorite spot. We have tried many items on the menus and have never walked away unsatisfied. The food is always amazing, the service is kind, and it’s just a place I love coming back to. If you’ve never been, you should definitely check it out. It’s one of Seattle’s best.“

“Great neighborhood location to eat on Queen Anne.“

“Incredible service!! So great for a special occasion. Felt like Michelin star quality. The salad lived up to the hype and the pork belly was really yummy. Nathan was a terrific server. We had an amazing birthday dinner“

“Guest Chef night with Victor Steinbruck of Local Tide was a triumph! I woke up the next day thinking about the Black Cod and Mochi doughnuts. Amazing food! The staff was attentive and skilled. But I am not a fan of the TGIFridays/Bennigans style screaming out by staff to the entire restaurant re anniversaries and birthdays, which happened 5 or 6 times in the hour I was there. It was jarring and obtrusive. I wouldn't want someone doing this on my own special occasion no matter what the restaurant was. The overall noise level was also loud due to all surfaces being hard - concrete, metal, etc- with no fabrics or baffling to absorb noise. But this issue is common to many restaurants these days, unfortunately.“

“😍Amazing brunch & BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD - staff is spectacular!!!“

“This is a great restaurant, the people and the food are great for the most part. A lot of people have an issue with the weird times this place is open and with the price of the food. I understand that the pandemic hit hard, and it's hard to run a restaurant. However, there are definitely things to critique. The food is good, but expensive for small portions. They are also having a menu change at the end of August (that's what I was told last time I came here). They changed the vegan lumpia to only have vegetables in it (tasted like a spring roll), and are getting rid of the adobo burger (no longer on menu) :(. The current menu does not have any lumpia besides the new vegetable one, no dessert, and no potatoes. I thought the lumpia was a favorite? I used to visit every now and then because we love the lumpia, but I don't know how often I'll visit after the change. Maybe it will be good though, I can update later. This place was great, sad to see a decline because of the pandemic or other issues :( If you have the money, it's a good place to support!“

“If I lived in Seattle def would be my go to restaurant. Amazing service and incredible food. Highly recommend the Dutch Baby. Salmon Salad Sandwich and French Onion Soup! Do you deliver to Ohio?? 😁“

“LOVED this spot. And the recommendation by Tom was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 definitely coming back!“

“I ordered the crispy/spicy and had the best lunch I have had in months! The size and quality of the chicken is fantastic along with the flavor. I am already looking forward to my next visit to this food truck....“

“Beautiful historic building, amazing food and great craft cocktails.“

“Sat for 25 minutes without any server acknowledging (giving a menu, smiling, nothing) our table of 5 right in the middle of the bar. Very rude and could have been a very nice tip. Also, if you waited at the bar for a drink the bartender told you to take a seat at a table and wait for a server...ha! Ya right!“

“we flew in late so were starving this morning. The staff were so inviting and friendly the food was absolutely delicious!!! Large portions. Will definitely be back!!“

“I love the homemade French toast and fresh fruit 😋 comes with it (Blackberrys today)🍇🍇“

“Definitely made our first night in Seattle perfect. Fresh ingredients with great taste. Awesome staff and laidback atmosphere. Check it out if you haven’t!“

“I rate Reuben sandwiches across the PNW. I'd give this Reuben sandwich a 90/100. It lost points for sandwich size and presentation mostly. But overall it's exactly what you'd expect from a Reuben sandwich. The fries side had really good texture. I also had a cup of the tomato bisque and unfortunately what they're calling a bisque is just a sugary marinara sauce. In order to call it a bisque it would have to have a smooth creamy texture usually from adding cream and rice then immersion blended to a smooth even texture. Even if it was just called a soup vs a bisque I'd say it was a fail. I really hope they either learn to make a bisque correctly or pull it from the menu.“

“I made a quick pit stop here for lunch. I had the roasted chicken sandwich. It was great. The Ceasar salad that came with the sandwich was ok. I started the meal with the deviled eggs which were good. Service was great and I'd come back on a return visit to try other things.“