Best Restaurants for People Watching in Phinney Ridge

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.7

Exceptional(1854)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenwood

Booked 34 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(1058)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 103 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.

3. The Blue Glass

4.6

Exceptional(67)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Phinney Ridge

Booked 14 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.

4. Conversation

4.7

Exceptional(354)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 6 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

4.3

Awesome(425)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 16 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....

6. Patagon

4.1

Excellent(166)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 1 time today

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.

7. Quinn's Pub

4.5

Awesome(197)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 7 times today

At Quinn’s Pub we take traditions of the classic public house and raise them to new levels. We are community driven, quality focused, continual experiment in what it means to be a pub.Our food is refined takes on traditional pub fare, our bar carefully curated, and our space open to all.

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8. Carmine's - Bellevue

4.8

Exceptional(2727)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bellevue

Booked 35 times today

From the owners of Il Terrazzo Carmine, one of Seattle"s most iconic and beloved establishments, comes Carmine's Bellevue. Carmine's Bellevue brings to the east side the same level of quality in service, food, and ambiance that has made its sister restaurant a true institution in Downtown Seattle. Located at 88 102nd Avenue in Bellevue's historic Old Bellevue neighborhood, Carmines is nestled against Bellevue Park. With a rustic, timeless interior, Carmine's provides patrons an escape from the increasingly urbanized way of life. Upscale and elegant, Carmine's feels anything but stiff and pretentious. Good for business meetings, special occasions, or simply dining with loved ones, Carmine's Bellevue is a true destination on the east side.

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9. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

4.1

Excellent(148)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Waterfront / Belltown

Booked 6 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.

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10. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

4.2

Awesome(2171)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Bellevue

Booked 172 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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John
Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Blue Glass is always a great place for delicious food and great service.
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The Blue GlassPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Phinney Ridge
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4.6
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Courtney
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was amazing as always, our server was great. We had an 11 am reservation and still had to wait about 15 minutes for our table but on a Sunday morning for brunch, it was fine. Always a great spot to eat!
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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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Kim
San Francisco Bay Area •104 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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4.7
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Jimvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Food and service were top-notch. The restaurant has high-ceilings and an open kitchen so it’s a bit noisy, but not so much that you have to shout at your table. Try the grits!
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FlintCreek Cattle Co.Price: Moderate• Contemporary American• Greenwood
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4.7
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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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4.3

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

2. Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

3. The Blue Glass

4. Conversation

5. Boat Bar

6. Patagon

7. Quinn's Pub

8. Carmine's - Bellevue

9. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

10. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

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