A dish at Archipelago.
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Archipelago
“Where should I eat in Seattle?” Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifer, that question is seemingly simple but the answers are infinitely complex. Some of the main factors to consider are the type of food, price point, neighborhood, and occasion. That’s why Eater’s map of the 38 best restaurants in Seattle exists. This curated list of suggestions attempts to capture the diversity of the food scene in the Seattle metro area, from 12-seat fine dining Filipino destinations to Indian street food takeout spots, from classic French bistros to modern sushi bars, and so much more. Every place on the list has been open for at least six months, proving its merit.
In April 2025 we overhauled this list to add more information to all of the entries. That means disclosing opening hours and price ranges up above each blurb. A $ means entrees are mostly under $10, a $$ means entrees are mostly under $20, $$$ means under $30, and $$$$ means entrees are more expensive than that, or it is primarily a tasting menu restaurant. (Prices are always subject to change.) We have updated information about menu items where we can, but be advised that most Seattle restaurants change menus frequently with the seasons so you may not be able to eat the same things we ate.
Like a good menu, the map updates every quarter — removal from the Eater 38 doesn’t mean a restaurant isn’t still awesome and won’t return in the future. New to the map as of April 2025: Tivoli, which is not only the best takeout pizzeria in North Seattle but also a standout for its small plates; and Seabird, which in a few short years has established itself as a seafood destination on Bainbridge Island.
If your favorite isn’t on here, email seattle@eater.com. For the newest places that food obsessives are flocking to, check out the Eater Seattle Heatmap, updated monthly. Note that this map is organized geographically, west to east.
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