The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Seattle

20 restaurants in Seattle, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Atoma

   James Beard finalist 2026

   American

   1411 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103

2. 2

   Surrell

   James Beard finalist 2026

   American, Bars & drinks

   2319 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

3. 3

   Oriental Mart

   James Beard winner 2020

   Asian fusion

   1506 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101

4. 4

   Little Beast Ballard

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   American, Bars & drinks

   5107 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

5. 5

   Roquette

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   Bars & drinks

   2232 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

6. 6

   Le Caviste

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   French, Bars & drinks

   1919 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

7. 7

   Archipelago

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   Asian fusion

   5607 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

8. 8

   Cafe Suliman

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery

   1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

9. 9

   The Wayland Mill

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   American, Cafe & bakery

   3800 Latona Ave NE, Ste 112, Seattle, WA 98105

10. 10

    Temple Pastries

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Cafe & bakery

    2524 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144

11. 11

    Rob Roy

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Bars & drinks

    2332 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

12. 12

    Pancita

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Mexican

    5501 30th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

13. 13

    Homer

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Mediterranean

    3013 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

14. 14

    Ramie

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Vietnamese, Seafood, Bars & drinks

    1529 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

15. 15

    Musang

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

16. 16

    Maneki

    James Beard winner 2008

    Japanese

    304 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

17. 17

    Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar

    James Beard winner 1998

    Seafood

    1916 Pike Pl, Ste 16, Seattle, WA 98101

18. 18

    Ray's Boathouse

    James Beard winner 2002

    Seafood, American, Bars & drinks

    6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

19. 19

    Von's 1000Spirits

    American, Bars & drinks

    1225 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

20. 20

    Pike Place Chowder

    Seafood, American

    1530 Post Aly, Ste 11, Seattle, WA 98101

← All cities

Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.