Fine Dining Restaurants in Seattle

Chandler's Crab is the seafood branch of the Schwartz Brothers Restaurant chain. In business over 20 years, it is one of the best places for crab you'll find in Seattle. ($$$$)

Near perfect Italian experience with sumptuous classic Italian cooking, seasonal menus, excellent service and intimate dining atmosphere. ($$)

Located in Pacific Place, this Il Fornaio offers a fine dining service and ambiance with surprisingly good eats for a mall restaurant. With a beautiful interior and views, it's great for dates. ($$$)

Contemporary Southern inspired cooking comes to Seattle at Sazerac. Located in the Hotel Monaco, the ambiance is both classy and charming, yet unpretentious to chow guilt free on fried catfish. ($$$)

When you want to enjoy some of the most pleasant French cuisine in town in a relaxing, intimate setting head straight for Le Gourmand ($$$$)

Centrally located in downtown Seattle, The Oceanaire is extremely well known for fantastic seafood, excellent staff and an amazing variety of fresh fish. ($$$$)

Good friendly service, quality ambiance, and generally excellent seafood proves that Ponti can walk the talk. But it comes at a price... ($$$)

Located at the base of the Mayflower Hotel, Andaluca Chef Wayne Johnson serves a mix of Northwest seafood with Mediterranean inspirations in an environment that is moody, yet warmly inviting. ($$$$)

Waltz to this Latin inspired restaurant that serves a delicious mix of tapas and some of the best paella in town. Flashing a rustic, yet modern decor, the urbanites and mojitos flow freely at Tango. ($$$)

Located in the heart of Downtown Seattle, Tulio Ristorante offers up some of the best Italian-inspired food and is only a few minutes away from 5th Avenue and Benaroya Hall. ($$$)

Tucked away on Carillon Point, this contemporary restaurant features elegant Northwest creations from chefs Vicky McCaffree and Jessica Campbell, while offering spanning views of Lake Washington. ($$$$)

Tasty and authentic Italian cuisine hides in plain view along this side street in downtown Kirkland. Great for a classy and intimate night out with that special other. ($$)

Considered by most to be the grandfather of fine dining in Seattle, Campagne has been a common starting point for both romantic French evenings as well as some of Seattle's best chefs. ($$$$)

Nestled in central Belltown, Zoe offers plenty of contemporary American food in a comfortable, gregarious atmosphere while the bar provides tasty, unique concoctions like sage margaritas. ($$$)

Billing itself as a quintessential North West seafood experience, Ray's offers bay-side views and sustainably caught seafood amidst a classically decorated interior reminiscent of the Age of Sail. ($$$)

*** Closed 5/08 *** Tasty food in an upscale, but unpretentious, atmosphere make Mixtura a Kirkland favorite known for its adventurous emphasis on Peruvian and Andean Cuisine. ($$$)

In the heart of Queen Anne, Opal distinguishes itself as a worthy newcomer to the contemporary American and Northwest dining scene. ($$$)

Long time Bellevue icon for fine Italian food, Tosoni's offers intimate dining with chalkboard only menu, excellent service and a variety of wines. ($$$)

Italian and Northwest at the same time, Volterra crafts unique dishes with seasonal and uncommon ingredients to delight the senses in a chic, yet warm setting. ($$$)

Located in Willows Lodge and situated next to the world famous Herbfarm, Barking Frog gathers local Northwest flavors onto menus and plates in a lodge like retreat in the heart of Woodinville. ($$$$)

With its sleek and modern style, Veil exudes taste and image. And while the portions are a bit on the small side, the quality and variety make up for it. ($$$)

A classical and charming seafood establishment on Kirkland's lake front that has sweeting views over Lake Washington that will make a night to remember. ($$$)

Welcome to a bistro that is not too good for burgers. Modest, yet elegant, 35th Street Bistro proves that gourmet American fare can be had while avoiding the bells and whistles of contemporary dining. ($$$)

With its focus on the clashing of sweet and savory flavors, Earth and Ocean has much to offer including an impressive selection of house made charcuterie (a tasty assortment of preserved meats.) ($$$$)

By subtly blending American, Northwest and Mediterranean cuisine themes, the Purple Cafe and Wine Bar promises a great culinary experience set to candles and chic wrought iron furniture. ($$)

Deep in the heart of Belltown, Brasa (old French for "coal ember") offers style, wines and a comfortable atmosphere that evokes a Mediterranean air. ($$$$)

In the heart of downtown Seattle, Boka offers a pleasant blend of urban American entrees in an equally enjoyable setting reminiscent of a 1950's lounge. ($$$)

Known for its fantastic weekend brunch and top notch seafood options, Salty's is undoubtedly a Seattle institution perfect for locals and visitors alike. Just make sure to have those reservations. ($$$$)