Top 10 Best Restaurants In Seattle With A Perfect View

February 1st, 2022

Introduction 

Seattle is located on an isthmus, a beautiful concept of land surrounded by the sea on either side, making a mesmerizing place surrounded by the water. So whether you are a fan of kayaking sessions at Lake Union or enjoying lazing on the beach area or enjoying exclusive cuisines after a Green Lake jog, or love to capture the scenic views of Alki Beach, Seattle gives you adequate reasons to absorb into the scenic pleasure of the narrow channel of the land.

A handful of restaurants have opened in the Seattle area to offer various cuisines to suit the taste buds of tourists and residents of the region. Following are the top ten restaurants with scenic views in Seattle:

1. Westward

Westward is a trendy and well-recognized restaurant locally and internationally for its mouth-watering cuisine, stunning ambiance, customer services, and much more. The restaurant combines the best of a trendy-meets-classic formula by offering a wide range of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Located at the edge of the scenic area of north Lake Union, the Westward kitchen is guided by Chef Zoi Antonitsas, and menu items span breakfast, lunch, “midday,” and dinner. They serve anything from Dungeness crab tartine to braised Oregon lamb shoulder with herb and onion salad, pomegranate molasses, tzatziki, and pita.

2. Marination Ma Kai

It is a Hawaiian-inspired restaurant Marination Ma Kai located in the west with a spanning view of the sound on the backdrop of the city’s skyline. The restaurant is located in West Seattle, just a few steps away from Alki Beach. Marination Ma Kai was started as a food truck and opened its full-serving restaurant in 2012. Their menu features kalbi beef tacos, kimchi fried rice, spam musubi, and a pork katsu sandwich. They also have a bar full of various types of cocktails served on small tables to enable guests to enjoy while chewing on delicious foods served in front of them.

3. Matt's in the Market

Matt's in the Market is a restaurant that offers a large-scale view of the water, the Olympic Mountain, best known as the city Skyline. Offering mesmerizing views, the restaurant's arched windows line the walls. Surrounded by the famous Pike Place Market clock and Elliott Bay mountains, the restaurant is located on the second floor of the Corner Market building and owner Dan Bugge. Headed by executive chef Shane Ryan, customers can get fresh dishes that offer seasonal and innovative touches. The menu is simple, fresh, and vibrant and features plenty of seafood, including market fish.

matts-in-the-market4. Paseo Caribbean Restaurant, Ballard

If you want a quick take-out sandwich shack, then Paseo Caribbean Restaurant is best-suited for your needs. Located against the Puget Sound in north Seattle, the restaurant can get you a Caribbean-style sandwich to relish the quick lunch or dinner with a front-row seat to the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Pork lovers can get perfectly cooked pork sandwiches with the special Caribbean roast. Sandwiches made of chicken, fish, prawn, tofu, and other varieties, are served on a toasted baguette with whole pieces of romaine lettuce, fresh and flavorful aioli, pickled jalapenos, and caramelized onions.

5. Canlis

Canlis is one of the oldest serving restaurants in Seattle. This family-owned restaurant has been serving contemporary American delicacies since 1950. Whatever the occasion or event be, it is an iconic landmark of Seattle that not only gets you a beautiful scenic view but a mouth-watering food item with choices. With five stars ratings and reviews, it is one of the best restaurants in the Seattle area preferred by families, friends, and others for a get-together and happy time.

6. Mbar

Located as one of the best-known rooftop bars in Seattle, Mbar is hugely popular for so many reasons. Its entrance is inside the 400 Fairview office and shopping building. While entering, the host warmly greeted customers and led them to the 14th floor, down a hill, and into the indoor/outdoor restaurants decorated by beautiful plants and music. They are best known for their Haute chicken kebab and mezze with different chips.

7. Ray's Boathouse

Alongside the deckside view of Puget Sound, behind the Olympic Mountains, is Ray’s BoatHouse, a full packaged restaurant that will never disappoint you. They serve classic seafood varieties such as fried oysters, pan-seared scallops, and salmon. Their locations and ambiance are unmatchable as they deliver artfully composed plates and demonstrate their passion for serving the most fantastic menu for all foodies.

8. Mountaineering Club

Mountaineering Club is a striking rooftop bar located in the U District that features unimpeded views of the city and its mountains. They are best known for their mouth-watering seafood delicacies served in an open and outdoor setting while exposing them to the extensive collection of well-crafted cocktails. If you love dining in an available setting, it is the destination of your choice. Service is excellent, and their range of cocktails linger on your taste buds for sure.

9. The Loupe Lounge

The Space Needle Loupe Lounge has a rotating floor and views the city 500-feet above the ground. They usually charge $200 per person, including admission to the building, a table reservation for two hours, food, drinks, and parking, which may fit the bill for those hosting out-of-towners who want to booze it up at the city’s famed landmark.

10. The Stone House Cafe

The Stone House Cafe was earlier known as the Rainier Beach service station in a historic gingerbread house-esque stone building. In 2015, it became a cafe to serve salads, sandwiches, breakfast all day, and an excellent array of pastries. Views open up to Lake Washington, and there’s even a drive-in movie theater experience this summer.

Conclusion

All the foodies who love experimenting with new delicacies while enjoying and soaking into the surrounding natural beauty in the Seattle region should explore different restaurants serving hot, mouth-watering, and enjoyable times. While roaming in the streets of Seattle, you not only find absolute delicacies to quench your hunger and thrusts but moments of happiness and excitement that lingers in your memory for years to come. Go Seattle and enjoy eating in the beachside restaurants with your loved ones.

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