Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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!

Velveteen

5.0

5 (32)

$50 and over

Global, International

Wenatchee

About the restaurant

Velveteen epitomizes luxury and sophistication, emerging as the premier culinary destination in Wenatchee. We offer more than a meal; we present a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Chef Kim and her team have designed a globally inspired tasting menu, with ingredients sourced from local and international sources to ensure the highest quality and freshest flavors. Our exclusive evening begins with one dinner service at 6:30 PM. Arrive early at 6:00 PM to indulge in fresh oysters from Taylor Shellfish Farms, thoughtfully paired with a tasting-sized house martini, a non-alcoholic alternative, or a selection from our premium bar*.
Every moment at Velveteen promises an extraordinary blend of taste, ambiance, and impeccable attention to detail. We look forward to welcoming you to an unparalleled journey of elegance and flavor.
*These offerings are available exclusively by pre-order to guarantee peak freshness.*

Top review

Michael

Dined today

Food was amazing, spectacular, heavenly, mouthwatering, sometimes there isn't words to describe how great things are. Service was beyond professional and prompt. Environment truely catered to the experience. Would highly recommend and looking forward to the next experience.

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Katana Sushi & Sake House

4.9

4.9 (103)

$30 and under

Sushi

Everett

About the restaurant

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

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LisaVIP

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

Love coming here for the happy hour menu! Such a great value for the food quality you receive! All the staff I had encounters with were very nice and helpful.

Naan N Curry - Issaquah

4.8

4.8 (90)

$30 and under

Pakistani

Issaquah

About the restaurant

Seattle's premier destination since 2005 for authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine. Our Halal menu offers traditional dishes such as Biryani, Haleem, Seekh Kababs, and Malai Boti. The restaurant's vibe is perfect for a date night, family gathering, bringing guests from out of town, and special occasions. Our goal is to provide a modern vibe while preserving our classic Pakistani and Indian fare.

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KatrinaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The food is extremely delicious and staff are always friendly. Great neighborhood dining!

IL BISTRO

4.6

4.6 (2237)

$31 to $50

Italian

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

Picture a cozy restaurant nestled in a cavern in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Imagine the freshest local ingredients, authentically prepared, an extensive wine list featuring the best of Italy, the Northwest and California and a classy candlelit bar specializing in hand-made cocktails, single-malt scotches, ports and grappas.

Sound like a special evening?

Visit Il Bistro and Spend a Night in Italy.

For over 30 years, Il Bistro, tucked away down a narrow cobblestone alley in the Pike Place Market, has offered Seattle romantic, fine dining, featuring regional Italian fare. Market fresh Meats, Seafood and Produce are always our priority. Please make a reservation to join us!

Top review

Jay

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience, lots of character and good food, cool location

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Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

4.6

4.6 (1443)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Experience Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, 31 stories above downtown Bellevue, Washington, with panoramic views perfect for unforgettable moments. Enjoy an elevated experience with dinner and weekend brunch options, featuring premium Wagyu beef, vegan and gluten-free dishes, caviar service, and an expertly crafted sushi bar with premium omakase selections. Complement your meal with a variety of appetizers and indulgent desserts.

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LisaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The view is great and service excellent. Was very disappointed in the upsell of a steak to my husband who does not like Waygu and presets his dine medium. Waiter told him he needs to go to a “luxury “ steak so it would not be dry. Ir arrived bloody rare. Sent it back and it wasn’t returned until I was done with mine. It was now medium rare still way too rare for his liking but apparently the restaurant decides how the steak should be cooked. He didn’t eat it and we left. The dog enjoyed the $100 steak. It was his birthday celebration & he left hungry. Very disappointed. Won’t be back.

Amarone Ristorante and Bar

4.6

4.6 (387)

$31 to $50

Italian

Issaquah

About the restaurant

If you wish to make reservation for bigger size parties, please email admin@amaroneristorantebar.com (preferred) or call and leave us a voicemail and we will try our best to accommodate!

Please use the link below to place a to go order!
https://www.toasttab.com/amarone-ristorante-1084-ne-park-dr
You can also curb side pick up or have ubereats or Doordash deliver to your home!

And we do offer happy hour at our round bar everyday 4-6pm we are open!
No reservation needed!

Salute!

Top review

Tracy

Dined 4 days ago

Third time dining here and the food is always top notch. Service is fabulous with happy smiling staff even when busy (which we so appreciate). Definitely will be going many more times.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle al Kobe Bolognese

Walrus and the Carpenter

4.5

4.5 (397)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ballard

About the restaurant

***We do not take reservations during regular service but do offer them for Valentine's Day weekend, February 12th-16th. On all other days, please just stop in and we will seat you as soon as possible***

Fishing pub meets restaurant. This bustling neighborhood restaurant specializes in oysters and other seafood dishes. Using nothing but the freshest ingredients, Chef Taylor Thomas creates seasonal food. The Walrus and the Carpenter also serves wine, smart cocktails, beer and cider. It makes an ideal after-hours hangout spot. Enjoy some fried oysters with a cold beer, surrounded by cozy rustic furnishings. If you prefer an alternative to seafood, look no further than the steak tartare, which comes with thinly sliced rye toast and egg yolk. Launched in 2010 to rave reviews, The Walrus and the Carpenter is open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

We hope to see you soon! Until we meet at the table....

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sallyVIP

Dined on Feb 17, 2025

Food was delicious!! Atmosphere was excellent. A win all around.

Maiz Molino

4.4

4.4 (143)

$30 and under

Mexican

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

For generations, molinos have served as celebrations of the most honored culinary tradition in our Mexican culture — nixtamal! Translated from the native Nahuatl, nixtamal is the production of corn dough, or masa.

The molineros’ millenary artisan techniques in the nixtamal process are the foundation for creating all great antojitos — the craveable snacks sold by street vendors all across Mexico.

Our mission is to preserve and promote the beautiful, bio diverse treasure that is heirloom, non-GMO Mexican corn. We work directly with local, small-scale farmers to ensure our grains are sourced in an ethical and sustainable way. Our authentic, fresh, small-batch recipes allow you to experience your favorite Mexican dishes the way they were meant to be — the same way we enjoyed them as kids!

By introducing the Seattle community to our traditions, we hope that you'll fall in love with them as much as we have. Thank you for being a part of this journey. We w

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

Food was amazing! Beautiful restaurant and very good drinks!

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Popular dish

Asada Chilaquiles Rojos

Popular dish

Chilaquiles

The Melting Pot - Spokane

4.2

4.2 (289)

$50 and over

Fondue

Spokane

About the restaurant

Located across the street from River Park Square Mall and one street away from the beautiful Spokane River Falls, The Melting Pot offers a truly unique experience created by the art of fondue. Our menu is full of crave-able selections that are sure to please any palate, like our loaded baked potato cheese fondue, bacon and blue salad, filet mignon and lobster tail, and flaming turtle chocolate fondue. But our restaurant offers more than just delicious food; we offer guests a chance to escape from everyday life for an hour or two and create new memories with family and friends. Whether it’s a romantic evening in one of our private booths, a casual happy hour after work, or a group function in our banquet room, we hope that the quality time around our fondue pots brings you closer than ever.

Top review

Cvg696

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Restaurant Week is still going strong, and we were so excited to finally try The Melting Pot. My kids absolutely loved the hands-on experience—from appetizers to dinner to dessert—it made the whole meal much more fun. We originally didn’t plan on getting dessert since they served us so much delicious protein that we couldn’t finish it all. But in the end, we gave in—and wow, it was worth it! My daughter is already asking to come back for her birthday! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making sure we had everything we needed. And even though the restaurant was packed when we left, the booths made it feel cozy and private. Here’s what we tried: ✅ Mac and Five Cheese Fondue ✅ Chicago Deep Dish Fondue ✅ Caprese Salad ✅ Meat Lovers Fondue ✅ Vegetable Fondue ✅ Chocolate Explosion Birthday Cake (a must-try!) We have to come back to try the different cooking styles for fondue! So far, we’ve had Mojo and Cast Iron Grill, but next time, we’ll be trying: 🔥 Coq au Vin 🔥 Court Bouillon 🔥 Bourguignonne If you haven’t been to The Melting Pot yet, put it on your list! It’s such a fun and unique dining experience—perfect for a special occasion or just because.

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Experience

♥️ Deluxe Lover's Experience

Experience

💐Mother's Day Weekend Reservation

Via Tribunali - Capitol Hill

4.1

4.1 (237)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Capitol Hill / First Hill

About the restaurant

We opened our first pizzeria in 2004 in the burgeoning Capitol Hill neighborhood. For months before we opened curious onlookers poked their heads in the former auto body shop, and outlandish rumors spread. One person saw a team of masons reportedly flown in from Naples to build a gargantuan wood-fired oven, someone heard that the bricks also came from Naples rich with Vesuvian ash, a reporter ran a story about a taxi driver leading our owner down a dark Neaopolitan street to meet a talented Pizzaiolo who was then whisked to an airport….

As it turns out almost all of the tall tales are true – on opening night people lined up for the authentic Neaopolitan pizza and since then our ovens have only gotten busier. Via Tribunali has been called "more authentic than the pizzerias of Naples," and even though that is a flattering exaggeration it is fair to say that our pizzerias have grown out of an almost unnatural passion for the food & wine of Southern Italy.

Top review

Lindsey

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

This is one of my favorite places to eat in seattle. The vibe, drinks, food, and service are phenomenal. Had another great birthday celebration.

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