Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Seattle area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Seattle area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#29. Petra Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2501 4th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Chan Seattle

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1134 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 724 Pine St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Korean, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. 2120

- Rating: 4.3/5 (708 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2120 6th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Il Terrazzo Carmine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (700 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 411 1st Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Water Grill Bellevue

- Rating: 4.3/5 (524 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 700 Bellevue Way Northeast Bellevue, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Hatch Cantina

- Rating: 4.3/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Bell St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Bars, New Mexican Cuisine, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Di Fiora

- Rating: 4.3/5 (726 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 University St. Ste 1 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Harvest Vine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (749 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2701 East Madison St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Spanish, Basque
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. iconiq

- Rating: 4.3/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1421 31st Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: French, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Le Coin

- Rating: 4.4/5 (600 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4201 Fremont Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, French, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Altura

- Rating: 4.4/5 (695 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 617 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Shaker + Spear

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 2nd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Cascina Spinasse

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1474 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1531 14th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Eden Hill Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2209 Queen Anne Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1307 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4300 Fremont Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Seafood, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Musang Seattle

- Rating: 4.4/5 (589 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2524 Beacon Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Filipino, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Asadero Ballard

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5405 Leary Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Pink Door

- Rating: 4.4/5 (7676 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1919 Post Alley Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Sushi Kashiba

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1532 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 86 Pine St. Ste 1 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. wa'z

- Rating: 4.4/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 411 Cedar St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Copine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 6460 24th Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, French
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Violet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1734 12th Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Ballard Cut

- Rating: 4.5/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2221 Northwest Market St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Whiskey Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Von's 1000 Spirits

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3658 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1225 1st Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Cook Weaver

- Rating: 4.6/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 806 East Roy St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Modern European, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. 84 Yesler

- Rating: 4.7/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 84 Yesler Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. S/T Hooligan's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4354 Leary Way Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Burgers, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Archipelago

- Rating: 4.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 5607 Rainier Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Filipino, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Taneda Sushi in Kaiseki

- Rating: 4.9/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 219 Broadway East Ste 14 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.