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What’s better than dining on some of the best food in Seattle while taking it all in on a sun-filled patio on the water? If you truly want to celebrate our culinary sense of place, head out to a restaurant by the water, whether that’s close to Elliott Bay downtown, Alki Beach, Greenlake, Lake Union, or Lake Washington. Throwing back a few oysters or savoring taco plates, fresh-made pastas, or decadent brunch fare with the slight smell of salt in the air and view of the ferries makes any dining experience truly Seattle.
This Seattle Restaurant Week, you can find your nearest restaurant by the water on the interactive map at our restaurant directory at srweek.org.
If you’re looking for some suggestions, keep reading. The following are excellent spots for a date night or special occasion, either on — or just a stroll away from — one of Seattle’s many iconic bodies of water.
Seattle Restaurant Week happens April 19 – May 2, when over 200 participating restaurants will offer special curated menus. This spring we’re celebrating dishes From Everywhere, For Everyone, highlighting the many contributions our immigrant communities have made to Seattle’s culinary identity.
Mioposto is Seattle’s neighborhood spot for open-flame pizzas made with seasonal ingredients, Italian-inspired dishes, and an exceptional wine list. Consistently ranked in Seattle Best-Of Pizza guides, Mioposto has a reputation for warm, friendly service while celebrating the elegant simplicity of scratch-made dishes.
For SRW, Mioposto is offering two special menus at $35 (serves one) and $65 (serves two), with Mio Caesar Salad, your choice of pizza, and house-made tiramisu for dessert. We recommend the seasonal Piccola Verde pizza, topped with spring pea pesto, ricotta, asparagus, and pancetta. Visit Mioposto’s newest addition on Eastlake, and enjoy a stroll along Lake Union either before or after! Eastlake. Lunch and dinner at $35 and $65 (available Sunday through Thursday).
Limoncello started out as an Italian bakery that pivoted to making take-out meals during the pandemic, and we’re very happy they did! Limoncello is a Belltown treasure for authentic Italian dishes like handmade beef and ricotta raviolis, lasagna baked to perfection, plus some gluten-free pastas, and, of course, limoncello flights, cocktails, and shots.
Put this spot on your list for date night. For Seattle Restaurant Week, try dinner at Limoncello at a few price points, with options like burrata and bruschetta for starters; fettuccine, lasagna, gnocchi (plus a lot more!) for mains; and desserts like tiramisu, cheesecake, cannolis, and more! Belltown. Dinner is $35, $50, $65.
The Capital Grille is an upscale steak house with white tablecloths, art deco chandeliers, and five-star service right in the heart of downtown. Steaks are dry-aged in-house for 18 to 24 days and hand-cut by the in-house butcher. Seafood staples like lobster and calamari are also outstanding, and the wine list features over 350 selections. Downtown. Dinner is $65.
For over 50 years, Elliott’s Oyster House has been where Seattle goes for seafood. Here you’ll find the freshest seafood in the Pacific Northwest and an oyster bar with 24 – 26+ varieties. Take a seat on their sun-filled patio and throw back a few raw (or crispy fried!) oysters while you watch the ferries come and go!
Add to that an impressive wine list and knowledgeable and friendly staff and it’s easy to see why Elliott’s is a favorite for both locals and out-of-towners. Downtown. Lunch is $35. Dinner is $65.
This newcomer to the Woodinville scene is already a hit with a dedicated following, thanks to Chef Lauren Jackson’s menu with Australian-inspired dishes made with Pacific Northwest ingredients. In fact, one of the farms they source from is less than a half mile away from the restaurant. Jackson House also has a growing cocktail club that meets monthly for special classes, access to a “secret” menu, and other perks.
This Seattle Restaurant Week, Jackson House offers two special menus, both at $65. The first menu features comfort classics done the Jackson House way with house made focaccia, charred Skagit valley brussels sprouts with burrata, and steak frites. The second menu has their signature dishes: charred lamb rib chops, roasted beets, and Dungeness crab cheesecake. Woodinville. Dinner is $65.
This highly regarded Queen Anne restaurant has an ambitious menu rooted in Creole and Cajun cuisines. Established in 2009, Toulouse Petit took over a year to fully construct, resulting in a “richly textured” decor that happens to catch and reflect candlelight in just the right way. For SRW, options abound at several price points for lunch and dinner.
Try the seafood gumbo, Big Easy jambalaya, and buttermilk beignets for lunch, and beef shortrib chanterelle stroganoff or Snake River Farms Wagyu Bavette, and pear and walnut bread pudding for dessert — those are just some examples, you’ll want to see the full menu for yourself! Toulouse Petit fills up fast, so reservations are encouraged. SRW menu not offered Saturday. Queen Anne. Lunch for $20 and $35. Dinner for $35, $50, and $65.
