The Petrel Picks
Where to eat in Seattle
10 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.
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1
Atoma
James Beard finalist 2026
American
1411 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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2
Surrell
James Beard finalist 2026
American, Bars & drinks
2319 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
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3
Oriental Mart
James Beard winner 2020
Asian fusion
1506 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
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4
Little Beast Ballard
James Beard semifinalist 2026
American, Bars & drinks
5107 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
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5
Roquette
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Bars & drinks
2232 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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6
Le Caviste
James Beard semifinalist 2026
French, Bars & drinks
1919 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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7
Archipelago
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Asian fusion
5607 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
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8
Cafe Suliman
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery
1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
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9
The Wayland Mill
James Beard semifinalist 2026
American, Cafe & bakery
3800 Latona Ave NE, Ste 112, Seattle, WA 98105
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10
Temple Pastries
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Cafe & bakery
2524 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
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.