Best Restaurants for People Watching in Laurelhurst

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.7

Exceptional(1855)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenwood

Booked 23 times today

Flint Creek Cattle Company is a new American steak restaurant that emphasizes ethically raised beef and sustainable farm practices. The dining area is extremely wide open and spacious. There is a large, high vaulted ceiling in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows that lets in lots of natural light and lets guests feel like they are eating outside. Flint Creek's menu is an ever rotating selection of modern American cuisine. The items on it frequently change based on the seasonality of the ingredients, ensuring new items are introduced as others leave. Favorites on the menu include Fennel Braised Wild Boar Shoulder, Durham Ranch Bison Hangar Steak, and the Oven Roasted Duck Confit.

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2. Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.7

Exceptional(1060)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 120 times today

Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Downtown Seattle since 2005, this location continues the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Lauren and her team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.Portage Bay Cafe at South Lake Union is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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3. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

4.1

Excellent(154)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Waterfront / Belltown

Booked 9 times today

Fisherman’s Restaurant is located at the end of the historic Pier 57 built in 1902 by hardware retailers from San Francisco. The Fisherman's Restaurant has been serving Seattle since 1976 for over thirty years, at the end of Miners Landing. The Fisherman's menu primarily consists of fresh northwest seafood, also featuring mesquite grilled items, poultry and pasta dishes. The menu is comprised of lunch and dinner specialties and our 4 signature feasts.

4. Conversation

4.6

Exceptional(354)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 2 times today

Step into Conversation, an inviting Seattle restaurant where Northwest cuisine takes center stage. Located in the heart of the city, we blend locally sourced ingredients with global flavors to create a dining experience that is both familiar and adventurous. Our menu reflects a commitment to sustainability and seasonality, ensuring each dish bursts with freshness and creativity. Whether you're enjoying our signature seafood dishes or savoring our innovative vegetarian options, every plate tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. Join us for an unforgettable meal in our cozy yet contemporary space, where food and conversation converge to create memorable dining moments.

5. Boat Bar

4.2

Awesome(426)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 5 times today

Brought to you by Renee Erickson and the Sea Creatures team, Boat Bar offers a casual, chic atmosphere next door to its companion restaurant - the award-winning Bateau. Chef Taylor Thornhill of Bateau presents a menu that focuses on oysters, seafood, and fresh, seasonal, small plates. Join us for Happy Hour from 5-6pm daily, when you can get $1 off all oysters, beer, glass pours of wine, house cocktails, and well spirits. Stop by on your way to Bateau or take in a full meal with us at the Boat Bar. We can't wait to host you! Until we meet at the table....

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6. Ristorante Paradiso

4.7

Exceptional(1255)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kirkland

Booked 27 times today

Chef Owner, Fabrizio Loi is from the village of Triei on the island of Sardinia, Italy. In 1978, Fabrizio was accepted to Italy’s national culinary college, the Instituto Professionale Alberghiero, where he completed an intensive three year certification program in all aspects of restaurant management and operations, graduating with honors in 1980. Here in America he has created his special versions of traditional Italian recipes for your dining pleasure.

7. Hearth

4.2

Awesome(453)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kirkland

Booked 9 times today

Step into Hearth, where you'll feel the warmth from the Hearth oven and our team as soon as you walk in. We've crafted the best of comfort food, enhancing those classic flavors we all love. Our bar boasts contemporary cocktails, local brews, and wines that pair perfectly with our hearth-fired menu. Experience the vibrant downtown Kirkland as you sit out on our spacious year-round outdoor patio and listen to our throwback tunes. Whether it's a family Sunday brunch or a group of friends looking for a new happy hour spot, Hearth will have it covered.

8. Patagon

4.1

Excellent(166)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Welcome to Patagon, where classic American flavors meet a relaxed atmosphere. Start your day right with our delicious brunch menu, served daily from 7 AM to 2 PM, featuring everything from fluffy French toast and savory benedicts to freshly brewed coffee. Then, unwind during our popular happy hour from 2 PM to 5 PM, with great drink specials and light bites. As evening falls, enjoy our selection of seafood, juicy steaks, and timeless American favorites, prepared with the finest ingredients. Whether you're here for brunch, happy hour, or a hearty dinner, we offer an inviting space to gather with friends and family and savor the best of American cuisine.

9. Chianti Kirkland

4.3

Awesome(150)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kirkland

Chianti Restaurant is located in the heart of Downtown Kirkland, Marina Park and is locally owned and operated by the Mercini Family. Just as we love and care for our own family, we care about every customer who comes through our doors. Our chefs personally choose only the best and most fresh products, and will prepare hearty and tasty meals everyday. We strive to deliver only the best customer service, and you will become a part of our family as soon as you enter our Italian restaurant. Check out our website for weekly specials including BOGO Pizza, Pasta & more!

10. The Blue Glass

4.5

Awesome(69)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Phinney Ridge

Booked 9 times today

The Blue Glass Restaurant and Bar in Seattle is a cozy 21 and over only, neighborhood seafood, steak, and garden house that also has vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu offerings. A great choice for an intimate date, as well as brunch or dinner get togethers with friends and family. We are serious about our service, food, and drinks, and guest satisfaction is our #1 goal.

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Phillip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Went in for the thanksgiving turkey meal. Can't belive how much food they gave us. we will be eating leftovers for days. the server had three large tables plus us. She made us feel like we were the only table she had.
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The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-SeattlePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Waterfront / Belltown
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4.1
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Jillaynavip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The grits and mushroom small plate was outstanding. The ribeye steak is always the best choice. Wild boar gnocchi was also impressive
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FlintCreek Cattle Co.Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Greenwood
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4.7
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Kylevip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Consistently excellent experience. Love this place.
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Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake UnionPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Lake Union / Eastlake
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4.7
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Kimvip
San Francisco Bay Area •104 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Love the woman chef who runs the kitchen at Conversation! We enjoyed the Bone-in Halibut very much! Good wine list too.
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ConversationPrice: Expensive• American• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.6
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Alex
Seattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Very interesting menu, most of it tasted excellent but was a bit pricy. Portions are all the smaller side, great for tapas style eating with a small group. Was a bit on the noisy side.
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Boat BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.2

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

2. Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

3. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

4. Conversation

5. Boat Bar

6. Ristorante Paradiso

7. Hearth

8. Patagon

9. Chianti Kirkland

10. The Blue Glass

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