We asked Seattleites about the best restaurants in Seattle. If you could only eat at one Seattle restaurant for the rest of your life, which would it be? That was the question we posed to our Instagram and Facebook followers. We took note of the most commonly-mentioned restaurants and rounded them up here for you in one convenient list. Here are the 20 best restaurants in Seattle according to the people who live here: 1. , Pike Place Market via The Pink Door Many Seattleites called out The Pink Door in Pike Place Market. This is definitely one of Seattle’s most iconic Italian restaurants (and has an equally iconic view to match). 2. , Downtown Metropolitan Grill Many Seattleites choose this upscale steakhouse in downtown Seattle as their go-to spot for special occasion meals. 3. , Queen Anne via Canlis Canlis is a Seattle icon. This upscale restaurant with a dress code is situated in a stunning mid-century modern building with a view over Lake Union. 4. , Capitol Hill Spinasse One of the top Italian restaurant recommendations from locals is Spinasse. This charming spot in Capitol Hill is hard to get into but it’s worth the wait for the handmade pasta and cozy ambiance. 5. , Fremont RockCreek One local said that RockCreek in Fremont is “consistently delicious.” This is a great spot in Seattle for fresh seafood. 6. , Queen Anne via Toulouse Petit Seattleites love Toulouse Petit in Lower Queen Anne for its authentic Cajun-Creole fare and its romantic ambiance. 7. , Fremont Joule Joule is a stylish Korean-fusion steakhouse using fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients. 8. , Belltown El Gaucho This elegant steakhouse near the Seattle waterfront offers an old-school fine dining experience. 9. , Ballard San Fermo Another popular Italian restaurant in Seattle is San Fermo in Ballard. It’s located inside a cozy, quaint house with additional seating in an upstairs nook and on the porch. 10. , Greenwood via Gordito’s Home of the “baby burrito,” Gordito’s in Greenwood may be Seattle’s most beloved Mexican restaurant according to the locals. 11. , International District via Boiling Point You’ll find this popular Taiwanese hot pot restaurant at 610 5th Ave. South in Seattle, although Boiling Point also has locations in Bellevue, Edmonds, Redmond, and Tukwila. 12. , Pioneer Square via Tat’s Deli Looking for cheesesteaks and deli sandwiches in Seattle? Head to Tat’s Deli in Pioneer Square to see what all the hype is about. 13. , Madison Valley via Cafe Flora Seattleites love the vegetarian fare and charming interior of Cafe Flora in Madison Valley. 14. , Central District via Communion It’s no surprise that many Seattleites mentioned Communion. This Central District restaurant has garnered lots of buzz for its soul food. 15. , Capitol Hill via @rondoseattle on Instagram Many Seattleites love this Japanese restaurant in Capitol Hill. Rondo offers ramen, sushi, bento boxes, and delicious Japanese cocktails. 16. , Fremont via Le Coin Le Coin is a French restaurant in Fremont that is popular for date nights, oysters, and brunch. 17. , Beacon Hill via Musang Musang in Beacon Hill has gotten a lot of hype for their delicious Filipino food, so it’s not surprising that several Seattleites called this spot out. 18. , Belltown via Assaggio Another Italian restaurant in Seattle that locals love is Assaggio. They make their fresh pasta in-house. 19. , Capitol Hill via MamnoonF Many Seattleites mentioned Mamnoon in Capitol Hill. We never get sick of this Middle Eastern restaurant’s menu. 20. , multiple locations Dick’s Drive-In Does a drive-in fast food chain count as a restaurant? We’re not sure, but regardless many Seattleites called it out as their favorite. It’s true that you can’t beat Dick’s Drive-In for a fast and affordable meal—not to mention its icon status here in the Seattle area. Let us know what you think the best restaurants in Seattle are! Also see: , Best Dining in Seattle, Washington: See 176,872 Tripadvisor traveler reviews of 3,800 Seattle restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more., 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.