Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Seattle / Eastern Washington? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Tin Table

5.0

5 (637)

$30 and under

Northwest

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

The Tin Table and Century Ballroom, hidden away on the second floor of the historic Oddfellows building, has been a local institution for the past 27 years. Usually filled with bustling ballroom dancers and diners seeking mouth watering local fare.

Top review

HarveyVIP

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

We were attracted to The Tin Table by its high Google rating, its diverse (perhaps eclectic) menu, very reasonable prices. It did not disappoint. The sharables are certainly adequate for sharing or realistically an entrée if you choose not to share. The cheese plate with the warm olives is a fantastic combination.

Radiator Whiskey (21 and over)

4.9

4.9 (481)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Downtown

About the restaurant

(21 & over only)
In the heart of Pike Place Market, Radiator Whiskey Bar features food that brings a smile and drinks in every variety of container and iteration; straight, mixed, bottled, canned and on tap. Step inside Radiator Whiskey and be immersed in Pacific Northwest atmosphere, warm tones, industrial architecture and plenty of natural wood accents including a larger than live whiskey barrel wall.
(21 & over only)
Radiator Whiskey has daily happy hour drink specials and daily rotating meat specials on top of the regular menu. All the dishes are created fresh with options such as smoked chicken Caesar salad, smoked & fried chicken, braised beef brisket and warm cornbread.
Must be 21 and over.
Please bring valid identifications per Washington state law.

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AnnVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

This place is really fun, all the food is good. Highly recommend the pork belly burnt ends. And the servers are all great, making it a party every time. We look forward to this every time we’re in Seattle.

Katana Sushi & Sake House

4.9

4.9 (104)

$30 and under

Sushi

Everett

About the restaurant

Katana Sushi & Sake House brings high quality sushi to Everett.

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Kim

Dined on Apr 2, 2025

Our waiter was great! My only complaint about the night was the loudness of the music. It was hard to hear the conversation at my table.

Cowiche Creek Brewing Company

4.9

4.9 (52)

$30 and under

Brewery

Cowiche

About the restaurant

Cowiche Creek Brewing is one of the most unique dining experiences in the Yakima Valley. Located on a 40 acre working farm with expansive valley views and indoor/outdoor seating, the brewery highlights crisp, hop-forward ales paired with the kitchen's rotating, seasonal menu. Their culinary creativity elevates the menu beyond traditional brewpub fare; including USDA Prime Grade burgers (ground in-house), homemade pastas, and specialty dining events featuring oysters, birria tacos, prime rib, and lobster rolls.

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Joanna

Dined 1 day ago

First time here, food was outstanding! Self serve, beer not up to what we expected. Over all experience was worth it tho👍🏻

Bazille - Nordstrom Alderwood Mall

4.8

4.8 (266)

$30 and under

American

Lynnwood

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (425) 329-2108 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays. We will be closed for repairs between Monday, April 28th and Friday, May 2nd, and re-opening on Saturday May 3rd. In the interim, please visit our eBar on the first floor for your favorite beverage, pastry or snack. We look forward to seeing you when we re-open. Thank You.

Top review

Tara

Dined 6 days ago

We’ve never had anything less than an outstanding experience at Bazille.

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Experience

Happy Hour at the Bazille!

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Experience

Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm

Oak

4.8

4.8 (263)

$30 and under

American

International District

About the restaurant

Oak is an independently owned community-minded neighborhood restaurant and bar. Our all-ages dining room welcomes folks and their families from all walks of life. We serve a full menu of delicious vegan and organic burger, and poultry options.

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KarenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wide ranging pub food menu. Well-prepared with great vegan options. Stellar friendly service. Recommended!

Rumba Seattle

4.8

4.8 (62)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Rumba is the Northwest's premiere rum bar featuring over 700 different rums. We make delicious rum-forward craft drinks with our freshly squeezed juices, balanced house syrups, and sourced best-quality ingredients. Our drinks are flavorful, focused and "not too sweet!"

https://www.rumbaonpike.com/

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Ken

Dined 7 days ago

Great little rum bar up on Cap Hill. Huge selection of rums, and the bartenders really know their stuff. Worth a stop.

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Experience

Group Seating 9-15 people

The Ballard Cut

4.7

4.7 (651)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Ballard

About the restaurant

The Ballard Cut is a farm-to-table restaurant and whisk(e)y bar specializing in local and seasonal ingredients. Our 1200+ bottle whiskey list ranges from Japanese and Scotch single malts to American bourbons and ryes. The collection is curated to include contemporary and affordable bottles as well as rare and antique vintages. Enjoy a scratch cocktail on our patio as you take in the energetic Ballard nightlife; share a bottle of wine and a tomahawk steak with friends and family; or take a trip around the world with a custom whisk(e)y flight built by our passionate and experienced staff.

Helmed by owner Tommy Patrick and chef Rachael Peebles, The Ballard Cut is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication in the restaurant industry. We sincerely hope you enjoy your dining experience.

*We have both indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating available. Please call during business hours to confirm any seating requests.*

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ANNA

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Love this space. Great atmosphere. Amazing food. Our server was so helpful with great recommendations. Will definitely be back

Sabine Café and Bar

4.7

4.7 (82)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Ballard

About the restaurant

reservations accepted for dinner only, from 5pm-9pm.
our day café remains walk-up and counter-service only - NO reservations accepted for brunch.
we are 21+ after 10pm on friday and saturday.

sabine is a café, bar, and bakery serving a lively daytime and nighttime experience for all on ballard ave. here you'll find vibrant espresso drinks, colorful cocktails, and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. our inviting menus by chef dunkelberger draw upon mediterranean influences with middle eastern spices and herbs, while our dedication to using local, in-season, and organic ingredients wherever we can highlights the bounty of the northwest. our mezze and salatim dishes are meant to be shared; here we value the community that dining together brings.

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RhodaVIP

Dined on Feb 26, 2025

Great happy hour prices and good service. Nice ambiance next to the fire pit

Crawlspace Gastropub

4.7

4.7 (23)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Mercer Island

About the restaurant

Modern PNW Gastropub. Korean BBQ, burgers, booze, wings, tacos, and more with heavy Korean, Hawaiian, and Mexican influences. Full service cocktail bar with an extensive liquor collection. Intentional fusion dishes like bulgogi cheeseburgers, kalua pork tacos, and our seared ahi banchan salad, pair perfectly with traditional Korean BBQ and Hawaiian dishes. Free and plentiful above ground parking and easy freeway access makes this the perfect meeting place for friends on Mercer Island, Seattle, and the Eastside.

Our Korean Fried Chicken Wings must be experienced
Happy Hour 3-6 Monday through Thursday
11:00 AM Hawaiian style brunch (including our famous loco moco) on Sundays
Great Vegetarian and Gluten Free options

Top review

RhondaVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

The service was great! The food was delicious - Korean fried chicken sandwich & a salad with the Korean fried chicken. We were there fairly early for dinner (5:30 pm) and it was very, very loud. It might have been a couple of tables with loud children but there is also no soft surfaces to help deaden the noise. I will definitely come back for the food.

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Experience

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