Highest-rated Restaurants in Seattle by Diners

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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 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 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Seattle, according to 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.

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#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
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#29. Konvene Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Mercer St. Floor 2 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#28. El Taco Loco

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 2840 Northwest Market St. Ballard Liquor Store Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Minato

- Rating: 4.8/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 North 45th St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Poke
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#26. Kanom Sai Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1101 23rd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cafes, Thai
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#25. Gyro Sababa

- Rating: 4.8/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 North Northgate Way Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Salad
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#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
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#23. Ka Pow Thai On Wheels

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 5604 Delridge Way Southwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Caterers, fast food, Thai
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#22. Shawarma Buzz

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 2236 32nd Ave. West Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Sandwiches
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#21. Barrel & Bacon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 945 Elliott Ave. West Ste 201 Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Chicken Wings, Burgers
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#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
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#19. Copper Tree Coffee House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2406 10th Ave. East Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. Seatango Foods

- Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 12728 Lake City Way Northeast Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Empanadas, Bakeries, Argentine
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#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
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#16. SAI Sushi & Sake

- Rating: 4.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 25 West Mercer St. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#15. Jollof Hub West African Cuisines

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 14314 Greenwood Ave. North Seattle, Washington
- Categories: African
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#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
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#13. Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 601 2nd Ave. Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Indian
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#12. Nirvana

- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 5401 17th Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean, Food Trucks
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#11. Sap Sap Lao Deli & Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 9641 15th Ave. Southwest Ste B Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Laotian
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#10. Yusra & Sabah Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 7729 Rainier Ave. South Ste A Seattle, Washington
- Categories: African, Halal, Somali
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#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
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#8. Kuma Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 6003 12th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Pan Asian, Cocktail Bars
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#7. Aroy Mak Thai Food

- Rating: 4.9/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14419 Greenwood Ave. North Ste C Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Thai
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#6. Yaygit

- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 5309 22nd Ave. Northwest Ste D Seattle, Washington
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan
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#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
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