Highest-rated restaurants in Seattle by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Seattle by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Seattle, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Overcast Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.8/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 312 15th Ave. East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Konvene Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Mercer St. Floor 2 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. El Taco Loco
- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 2840 Northwest Market St. Ballard Liquor Store Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Minato
- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 North 45th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Poke
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Kanom Sai Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1101 23rd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cafes, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Gyro Sababa
- Rating: 4.8/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 North Northgate Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Bangkok99 Food Truck
- Rating: 4.8/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13001 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Thai, Coffee & Tea, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Ka Pow Thai On Wheels
- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 5604 Delridge Way Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Caterers, fast food, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Shawarma Buzz
- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 2236 32nd Ave. West Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Barrel & Bacon
- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 945 Elliott Ave. West Ste 201 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Chicken Wings, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Highland Park Corner Store
- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 7789 Highland Park Way Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Copper Tree Coffee House
- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2406 10th Ave. East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Seatango Foods
- Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 12728 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Empanadas, Bakeries, Argentine
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Creamy Cone Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9433 Rainier Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#16. SAI Sushi & Sake
- Rating: 4.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 25 West Mercer St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Jollof Hub West African Cuisines
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 14314 Greenwood Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: African
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Counter At Old Ballard Catering
- Rating: 4.9/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1505 Northeast 65th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: New American, Greek, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 601 2nd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Nirvana
- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 5401 17th Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sap Sap Lao Deli & Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 9641 15th Ave. Southwest Ste B Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Laotian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Yusra & Sabah Restaurant
- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 7729 Rainier Ave. South Ste A Seattle, Washington
- Categories: African, Halal, Somali
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Taneda Sushi in Kaiseki
- Rating: 4.9/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 219 Broadway East Ste 14 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Kuma Kitchen
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 6003 12th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pan Asian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Aroy Mak Thai Food
- Rating: 4.9/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14419 Greenwood Ave. North Ste C Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Yaygit
- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 5309 22nd Ave. Northwest Ste D Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Central Cafe And Juice Bar
- Rating: 4.9/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2509 East Cherry St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Three Sacks Full
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 918 Northeast 64th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Taco Loco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2840 Northwest Market St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Coby's Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 101 Nickerson St. Bldg B Ste 200 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Themed Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Dada's Plant Based Burgers & Breakfast
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4611 36th Ave. Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Vegan, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
