Top 10 New Restaurants of 2007
By Citysearch Editors, Seattle
What were the top new dining spots this year? Which restaurants are the ones to watch in 2008? Make reservations at the hottest restaurants that opened in 2007, read users' opinions and write your own review.
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Cafe Presse
1117 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
We've yet to come across someone who hasn't sung the praises of this casual French cafe. Maybe it's the prices ($4 for a glass of wine, $16 for steak frites), maybe it's the casual drop-in vibe, maybe it’s the broadcasted soccer games or the free Wi-Fi. Whatever the secret, let's hope they stick around. -
Tavolata
2323 Second Ave, Seattle, WA
For months after it opened, it was impossible to get a table at this Belltown restaurant from hotshot chef Ethan Stowell. It's still no easy task to get in for rustic Italian dishes like the lemony grilled octopus and white bean salad or luscious handmade rigatoni with spicy Italian sausage. -
Steelhead Diner
95 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Finally, a new place to send tourists or take out-of-towners: A high-end--but not snobby--Pike Place restaurant, a menu of delicious comfort food made with local, seasonal ingredients fresh from the Market, an all-Washington wine list, warm colors, big windows, comfortable booths and a fab fly-fishing motif. -
Volunteer Park Cafe and Marketplace
1501 17th Ave E, Seattle, WA
This sunny, sweet cafe, tucked away between the mansions of Capitol Hill, serves a refreshingly unfussy menu. In the summer we ooh'd and aah'd over the thoughtfully executed salads; when the weather turned cold we turned our attention to the deeply comforting pot pie of the day and thick grilled sammies. -
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike St Ste 32, Seattle, WA
The most anticipated remodel of the year has lived up to expectations. We love the roomy new space, with its sweeping views and real possibility to get a table as a walk-in. We also love that Matt kept his classics (especially the "honkin' hot ahi tuna sandwich") but continues to experiment with new flavors. -
Osteria la Spiga
1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
People loved the old La Spiga in the Harvard Market unconditionally. They're not quite as adamant about their adoration for the new location, but that doesn't matter--it's still packed most nights, and the large, soaring space with its exposed wood beams is one of the most exhilarating interiors of the year. -
Betty Restaurant and Bar
1507 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
It's nothing earth-shattering, but this pretty addition to the burgeoning Queen Anne restaurant scene always delivers well-executed standards like crispy, garlic-rubbed roast chicken or perfectly cooked risotto. Dinner at Betty might not change your life, but it will be an exceedingly pleasant few hours. -
Calamity Jane's
5701 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA
2007 was the year that Georgetown started to grow up, and if this cozy stop on the main drag and its menu of American comfort food classics is any indication, the neighborhood might be able to escape the growing pains that have plagued so many others. -
TASTE Restaurant
1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
Though the coolly modern atmosphere can be a turn-off and the food can only be described as inconsistent, we love SAM's shiny new cafe for its location, commitment to local ingredients and its delicious Hammering Man cocktail. A great addition to the up-and-coming First Avenue scene. -
Skillet Street Food
900 13th Ave, Seattle, WA
This roving lunch wagon burst onto the food scene with a bang and has since quietly retracted, due to constant skirmishes with the health department. But its inventive lunchtime offerings (people are still talking about the "bacon jam" on the burger) and effort to use sustainable and local ingredients make it worth seeking out.
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Quinn's
1001 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
Classic European pub fare is the star of this delicious, casual sibling to Belltown's upscale Zoe. -
Artemis Cafe & Bar
757 Bellevue Ave E, Seattle, WA
A secret Capitol Hill location offers gorgeous Lake Union views and a nice selection of tasty Mediterranean small plates. -
Kappo
701 N 36th St Ste 200, Seattle, WA
Tiny 15-seat Fremont sushi bar only offers omakase, a set-price menu of the best of the chef's nightly offerings. -
Ama Ama Oyster Bar & Grill
4752 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Oyster bar has a touch of Far Eastern flare, zen styling and enough freshly shucked delicacies to feed the masses.
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Austin Cantina
5809 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
This friendly Ballard cantina combines Tex-Mex with a serious commitment to environmentally sound practices. -
Opal Restaurant
2 Boston St, Seattle, WA
This upscale spot on the top of Queen Anne provides a glamorous backdrop for quality cocktails accompanied by a modern, seasonal menu. -
Coupage
1404 34th Ave, Seattle, WA
Korean and French cuisine make an unlikely duo at this quiet Madrona fine dining gem. -
Qube
1901 Second Ave, Seattle, WA
This ultra-hip Belltown restaurant and lounge offers pan-Asian flavors and plenty of modern attitude. -
Via Tribunali
317 W Galer, Seattle, WA
Seductive, upscale ambience and Old-World authenticity have fused perfectly into the Emerald City's hottest pizza place. -
Art of the Table
1054 N 39th St, Seattle, WA
Wallingford supper club serves family-style meals on weekends with a rotating theme; reservations are necessary. -
Dish D'Lish
5136 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Bright and airy, Kathy Casey's flagship cafe offers Ballard residents a one-stop shop for tempting lunches and gourmet goodies. -
FareStart Restaurant
700 Virginia Street, Seattle, WA
Philanthropic diners help others, while indulging in weekly suppers from Seattle's top chefs. -
Trophy Cupcakes
1815 N 45th St Ste 209, Seattle, WA
Cupcake bakery in Wallingford Center serves up unusual flavors, custom-designed cupcakes and vintage party supplies for the discriminating partygoer. -
Zayda Buddy's Pizza
5404 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Greasy comfort food and Midwest brews are the staples of this Ballard-meets-Minnesota kitchen.
