Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Seattle / Eastern Washington? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

wa'z

4.9

4.9 (448)

$50 and over

Japanese

Belltown / Pike Place Market

About the restaurant

wa'z is now opening for dine-in along with serving "Take out meals". For the most updated menu, please go to our online order page below and our website.
Online Order: https://wazseattle.cloudwaitress.com/

We also have Facebook, Instagram and Youtube channel! Please check them out!

https://www.facebook.com/wazseattle
https://www.instagram.com/wazseattle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8617TtnERpw5DqVONMBDhg

wa’z is a Japanese Kaiseski restaurant that distinguishes its menu with a modern Northwest Kaiseki tasting of artful, seasonal fare.

Top review

JoannaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great meal from wa’z. Exceptional quality ingredients sourced locally and from Japan. Unbeatable sake pairing and variety as well.

Boiada Brazilian Grill - Kennewick

4.9

4.9 (649)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Kennewick

About the restaurant

We come to you straight from Brazil
bringing traditional dishes from our native country.
We bring you Brazil’s traditional churrascaria-style (barbecue) cooking with hearty chunks of prime meats and seafood, slow-cooked and roasted to perfection by the radiant heat of glowing embers to bring out their natural flavors.
Vegetarian options
an extensive fresh market salad bar provides a variety of hot and cold items to satisfy all tastes.
Sizzle and excitement of the Brazilian Steakhouse Culture.
You’ll be greeted with kindness and class as you’re escorted to your table. Once seated, your server will welcome you and explain the Brazilian all-you-can-eat dining concept, including how the red and green coasters play into your dining experience. We provide a unique dining ambiance for customers who appreciate high-quality dining.

Top review

BriannaVIP

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

We had a very good time. Great service from Flávio and a very attentive manager, Lady.

Metropolitan Grill

4.8

4.8 (6344)

$50 and over

Steak

Downtown

About the restaurant

The Metropolitan Grill. The moment you step into the Metropolitan Grill, you know you have entered a classic steakhouse. Guests enter through tall mahogany doors to be greeted by tuxedo clad Maitre D’s. Cuts of beef are showcased in a glass display in the front entryway. Framed photographs of celebrities, sports heroes and local politicians, all frequent visitors to The Met, line the walls.

At the Metropolitan Grill, the focus is on the Prime beef, American and Japanese Wagyu. Steaks are seared over the high heat of the “Iron Wood of the World,” imported mesquite charcoal, ensuring the most tender, juicy steaks available. Metropolitan Grill Chefs personally select each cut that is served to guests.

The Metropolitan Grill’s award-winning wine list showcases the definitive steakhouse selection of premium West Coast red wines, with special emphasis on Cabernets, Merlots and Meritage.

Top review

StephenVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Perfectly cooked steaks, outstanding service. Just what you expect from a high end steakhouse.

Swing Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (1090)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Olympia

About the restaurant

**Dear Guests, PLEASE READ **

Swing is a 21 and over venue.

We do not allow pets on our patio.

During particularly hot days, we may have a limited menu available.

We have a 15 minute grace period for reservations, please call if you are running late.

We have outdoor seating, indoor seating (which includes main floor tables and the wine cellar downstairs) and a bar height table (Table 11) indoors, please select the area that suits you.

Swing is the perfect spot for date night, or celebrating with friends!
With an award-winning wine list and wonderful staff, Swing is perched on the hill overlooking Capitol Lake.

Swing is a full service restaurant and bar specializing in original and classic craft cocktails, wine flights, and over 25 wines by the glass. We are woman owned and operated since 2007.

Top review

Alicia

Dined 1 day ago

We had a really nice meal. Great service, really good drinks, excellent food. Very cozy and intimate.

Ambrosia Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (308)

$30 and under

Bistro

Spokane Valley

About the restaurant

Ambrosia Bistro was conceived by Scott and Kara Cook to bring a feeling of downtown to the Spokane Valley. Located near historic Millwood, our inventive cuisine, great selection of spirits and Northwest wines, as well as our attentive staff are all designed to make your visit to Ambrosia a truly memorable one.

We have seasonal patio dining, a full bar, both booth and table seating, and we are fully handicapped accessible. Our flexible seating allows us to accommodate groups up to 45 people with advanced notice. We also offer off-site catering for groups up to 150.

Top review

Debbie

Dined 2 days ago

Great restaurant and delicious food! Highly recommend.😊

Eldr

4.8

4.8 (30)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ballard

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Sunset Hill/Ballard, General Harvest’s newest concept celebrates the art of wood-fire cooking. This live-fire kitchen showcases the highest quality proteins, sustainably harvested seafood, and seasonal produce, all prepared with a focus on simplicity and bold, natural flavors inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

Top review

JulieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wow, best addition to Ballard in ages. Delicious food and love the ambiance!

Discover more

Experience

Chef's Choice Tasting Menu

Blackfish at Tulalip Resort Casino

4.7

4.7 (1922)

$50 and over

Seafood

Tulalip

About the restaurant

The finest Pacific Northwest cuisine, prepared using traditional Tulalip Tribal techniques. Enjoy salmon skewered onto Ironwood spears and cooked over an alder wood coals, or fresh oysters hand shucked to order. Choose from Chef David Buchannan’s unique creations or create your own from our Sea Board. We have an extensive list of Northwest wines, unique handcrafted cocktails, over 90 top-shelf whiskeys, fine tequilas and local micro brews.

We currently also offer a ToGo Menu.

Top review

Wayne

Dined 1 day ago

Got right in on our reservation time. Food and service was excellent . Definitely will come back. If you want a fine dining experience, this is the place. You won't be disappointed.

Discover more

Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Eques

4.7

4.7 (246)

$30 and under

American

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Eques vision is to use fresh and locally sourced harvests for their a la carte breakfast and American-style buffet menus. Their Pacific Northwest themed dishes are a comfort and seasonal delight to both guests and locals. Located on the second floor of the Wintergarden Atrium in the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Eques provides hotel guests, Eastside executives, and locals a welcoming atmosphere where you can read the paper, sip your coffee, and start your morning right.

Top review

Emily

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

The service was so great. Our waitress was professional and very attentive. The breakfast buffet was great. The price was very reasonable. I would definately return!

The Ballard Cut

4.7

4.7 (640)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Ballard

About the restaurant

The Ballard Cut is a farm-to-table restaurant and whisk(e)y bar specializing in local and seasonal ingredients. Our 1200+ bottle whiskey list ranges from Japanese and Scotch single malts to American bourbons and ryes. The collection is curated to include contemporary and affordable bottles as well as rare and antique vintages. Enjoy a scratch cocktail on our patio as you take in the energetic Ballard nightlife; share a bottle of wine and a tomahawk steak with friends and family; or take a trip around the world with a custom whisk(e)y flight built by our passionate and experienced staff.

Helmed by owner Tommy Patrick and chef Rachael Peebles, The Ballard Cut is the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication in the restaurant industry. We sincerely hope you enjoy your dining experience.

*We have both indoor and outdoor sidewalk seating available. Please call during business hours to confirm any seating requests.*

Top review

Breann

Dined 2 days ago

Always love going to Ballard Cut. Food is phenomenal & the service is amazing. We opted for a custom whiskey flight & Tommy was the best! His knowledge on whiskey is unmatched. Highly recommend.

Fuji Steak House

4.5

4.5 (302)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Redmond

About the restaurant

Experience the excitement of Teppanyaki table-side grilling at Fuji Steak House. Guests dine grill side, experiencing the authentic cooking skills of our talented chefs who juggle hot flames and sharp knives while artistically creating a delicious.

Top review

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Great food, friendly staff and chef. Prices are a little steep, but expected for specialty dining and in a high rent location. Salmon sushi was excellent and the calamari steak was good as well.

Explore Diners' Choice best of Seattle / Eastern Washington

Explore more Diners' Choice lists