The ranking was created by searching for restaurants on Google Maps in Seattle.

 

We carefully selected dining establishments (falling under the business category 'restaurant' on their Google Business Profile) without any paid promotion. To make the list, they had to boast an average rating of no less than 4.0 stars on Google, obtained through a substantial number of reviews.

 

Our focus went towards top-performing restaurants in Seattle, with seasoned industry professionals who value customer satisfaction and have earned exceptional feedback from patrons.

 

Using the trusty tool ReviewsAudit, we were able to curate a list of the TOP 10: Best restaurants in Seattle. Below is a condensed comparison, but detailed reports with links are available for each restaurant's ranking position.

 

The ranking was created on June 15, 2023.

 

1. Shaker + Spear (2000 2nd Ave)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 78.97
• Average Rating: 4.51
• Number of Reviews: 1165
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 64
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 64.98
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 38.2

 

Looking for the top-rated restaurant in Seattle? Look no further than Shaker + Spear (2000 2nd Ave), the number one spot according to customer reviews. With an impressive average rating of 4.51 based on 1165 reviews, it's no wonder this restaurant has earned its place at the top.

 

What sets Shaker + Spear apart from the competition? Their exceptional customer service, reflected in their response to 64.98% of all customer reviews. This dedication to their customers has had a significant impact on the final rating displayed in the restaurant ranking report.

 

But it's not just about quantity – quality matters too! The percentage of reviews without text is a crucial factor in determining a restaurant's reputation. Luckily, Shaker + Spear boasts an impressive result of only 38.2%, proving that their customers have plenty to say about their fantastic dining experience.

So what's their secret? ReviewsAudit analyzed several variables, including customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, and even the impact of negative reviews on the overall rating. The result? Shaker + Spear earned an impressive score of 78.97%.

 

If you're looking for more information on why Shaker + Spear deserves its spot at the top, check out our detailed review report in the best restaurants in Seattle ranking for a closer look at what makes this restaurant stand out from the rest.

 

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2. 2120 (2120 6th Ave)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 72.93
• Average Rating: 4.32
• Number of Reviews: 984
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 25
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 77.34
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 46.14

 

The runner-up for the title of Seattle's finest dining experience, as voted by our customers, is 2120 (2120 6th Ave). This restaurant boasts a stellar average rating of 4.32 based on feedback from 984 Google reviews. In the last three months, 2120 (2120 6th Ave) has received an additional 25 glowing reviews.

 

Notably, this establishment has taken the time to respond to a staggering 77.34% of all customer reviews! This had a significant impact on the final rating displayed in our prestigious restaurant ranking report.

The quality of reviews can be measured through the percentage of textless submissions (the lower the number, the better). For our silver medalist, this figure was impressively low at just 46.14%.

 

These are just some examples of the factors that influenced their impressive score on ReviewsAudit. In fact, they scored them at an impressive 72.93%.

 

We invite you now to explore our comprehensive review report for Seattle's second-best restaurant: "2120 (2120 6th Ave)". Our detailed report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length and even examines how negative comments can impact overall ratings.

 

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3. The Pink Door (1919 Post Alley)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 72.66
• Average Rating: 4.63
• Number of Reviews: 4824
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 207
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.0
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 43.2

 

The third most-loved eatery in Seattle, as per rave reviews from satisfied diners, is The Pink Door (1919 Post Alley). This restaurant has an average Google rating of 4.63 based on 4824 reviews. Over the past 3 months, The Pink Door (1919 Post Alley) has gained 207 new fans.

 

This restaurant have not responded to any of thei customers reviews.

The quality of reviews can be assessed by using the percentage of reviews without text; a lower value indicates better quality. For this third-place contender, that value was 43.2%.

 

These variables are just some of those considered when calculating the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For The Pink Door (1919 Post Alley), that score was 72.66%.

 

If you want to dive deeper into why this restaurant placed third in Seattle, we invite you to check out our detailed review report for the best restaurants ranking in Seattle. There you'll find analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, and the impact of negative feedback on overall ratings.

 

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4. The Capital Grille (1301 4th Ave)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 72.65
• Average Rating: 4.65
• Number of Reviews: 1536
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 80
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.13
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 37.43

 

Seattle's fourth-best restaurant, according to customer reviews, is The Capital Grille (1301 4th Ave), receiving an average rating of 4.65 stars based on 1536 reviews. In the past three months alone, they have garnered 80 new reviews.

 

In this ranking it also matters if restaurants respond to Google reviews from their customers. This one responded to only 0,13%.

 

Moreover, we can verify the quality of its reviews by analyzing the percentage of texts-free comments. For this establishment, that percentage was only 37.43%, indicating excellent feedback from satisfied customers.

 

These and other factors influenced ReviewsAudit's score for The Capital Grille (1301 4th Ave) and resulted in an impressive score of 72.65%.

 

For a more detailed analysis of what makes this restaurant stand out, please see our report on Seattle's top-rated restaurants, where it placed fourth overall. This report covers customer sentiment analysis, trust score evaluation, average growth rate assessment, response time to reviews statistics analysis as well as scrutinizing review length and negative review impact on overall ratings.

 

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5. 13 Coins (255 S King St)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 72.53
• Average Rating: 4.11
• Number of Reviews: 3706
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 127
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 52.19
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 40.12

 

Looking for the fifth top-rated restaurant in Seattle? Look no further than 13 Coins (255 S King St), which has earned an impressive average rating of 4.11 from a whopping 3706 Google reviews. And with 127 new reviews in just the past three months, it remains a popular destination.

 

But what really sets 13 Coins apart is their customer service: they've responded to over half of all customer reviews (52.19%). This dedication to feedback has made a huge impact on their ranking in our report.

When it comes to review quality, we use the percentage of textless reviews as a key metric (the lower the better). At fifth place on the list, 13 Coins scored an impressive 40.12%.

 

These factors all play a role in our ReviewsAudit score. For 13 Coins (255 S King St), that score is an outstanding 72.53%.

 

Interested in learning more? Check out our detailed review report on the best restaurants in Seattle, including analysis of customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, and even how negative reviews impact overall ratings.

 

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6. Canlis (2576 Aurora Ave N)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 71.46
• Average Rating: 4.63
• Number of Reviews: 2041
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 70
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 3.67
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 46.4

 

According to customer reviews, Canlis (2576 Aurora Ave N) is the sixth best restaurant in Seattle. Its average rating from all Google reviews is 4.63, based on 2041 reviews. In the last three months, this restaurant has received 70 new customer reviews.

 

They responded to 3.67% of all customer reviews, which has an impact on its final ranking position.

To verify review quality, we use the percentage of reviews without text (the lower the value, the better). Canlis scored 46.4%, contributing to its high ranking spot.

 

These are some of the variables that influenced the percentage score in ReviewsAudit. For Canlis (2576 Aurora Ave N), the score was 71.46%.

 

Check out our detailed review report on the best restaurants in Seattle to learn more about Canlis and its sixth place ranking. The report includes analyses related to customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, and even how negative reviews impact overall ratings.

 

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7. Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge (601 Queen Anne Ave N)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 67.27
• Average Rating: 4.45
• Number of Reviews: 5198
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 206
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.0
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 41.61

 

If you're looking for a top-notch restaurant in Seattle, look no further than Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge (601 Queen Anne Ave N). With an impressive average rating of 4.45 based on 5198 reviews, it's easy to see why this spot ranks as the seventh best restaurant in the city according to customer reviews.

 

Recently, this establishment has received 206 new customer reviews, but unfortunately, they have not responded to any of them. This lack of engagement with their customers has had an impact on their overall rating.

To truly gauge the quality of a restaurant's reviews, it's important to take into account the percentage of reviews without text. For the seventh place restaurant on our list, this number is 41.61%, indicating that many customers have taken the time to leave detailed feedback about their experience.

 

ReviewsAudit takes multiple variables into account when determining a restaurant's score. For Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge (601 Queen Anne Ave N), their score was an impressive 67.27%. If you want to learn more about what goes into our rankings, check out our detailed report for an in-depth analysis of customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length, and how negative feedback impacts ratings.

 

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8. Cafe Campagne (1600 Post Alley)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 65.81
• Average Rating: 4.48
• Number of Reviews: 1134
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 55
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.0
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 42.15

 

Looking for a good restaurant in Seattle? Look no further than Cafe Campagne (1600 Post Alley), which ranks eighth out of all restaurants according to customer reviews. With an average rating of 4.48 from 1134 reviews, it's clear that Cafe Campagne is a customer favorite. Plus, with 55 new reviews in the last 3 months, it's clear that this restaurant is still going strong.

 

While Cafe Campagne has received many positive reviews, they have didn't responded to any of them. This lack of engagement may have contributed to their final rating and place in the ranking report.

One important factor in review quality is the percentage of reviews without text - the lower the percentage, the better. For Cafe Campagne, this number was 42.15%.

 

At ReviewsAudit, we take into account many variables when calculating our percentage score. For Cafe Campagne, their score came out to be 65.81%.

 

Curious about what makes Cafe Campagne stand out? Check out our detailed review report. Our analysis includes everything from customer sentiment and trust score to response time to reviews and impact of negative reviews on overall rating.

 

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9. Maximilien (81A Pike St)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 65.54
• Average Rating: 4.33
• Number of Reviews: 1013
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 38
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.3
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 36.13

 

Seattle's ninth top-rated dining establishment, as per customer feedback, is none other than Maximilien (81A Pike St). This restaurant boasts an impressive average rating of 4.33, based on a total of 1013 reviews on Google. Recently, 38 new customer reviews have been added to their tally.

 

It's worth noting that the restaurant has responded to a mere 0.3% of all customer reviews - a factor that had an impact on the final rating displayed in the ranking report.

In terms of review quality, one can verify this by examining the percentage of reviews without text - the lower this value is, the better. For this specific ranking position (ninth), it was determined to be 36.13%.

 

These are just some of the variables that influenced Maximilien's score in ReviewsAudit; ending up with an overall score of 65.54%.

 

If you're interested in delving deeper into the details, feel free to check out our comprehensive review report for Seattle's best restaurants list - where Maximilien takes ninth place! Our detailed report includes various analyses such as customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews and average review length. We also investigate how negative reviews impact the overall rating.

 

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10. Le Pichet (1933 1st Ave, Seattle)

 

Results from ReviewsAudit:

• ReviewsAudit Score (%): 62.08
• Average Rating: 4.49
• Number of Reviews: 1271
• New Reviews in the Last Quarter: 45
• Response Rate to Reviews (%): 0.0
• Percentage of Reviews without Text (%): 42.17

 

Looking for a top-rated restaurant in Seattle? Look no further than Le Pichet (1933 1st Ave, Seattle), the tenth-best spot according to rave customer reviews. With an impressive 4.49 rating based on 1271 reviews, it's no wonder that this local gem is a must-visit.

 

However, Le Pichet has room for improvement when it comes to responding to customer feedback. Shockingly, they have not responded to any of all customer reviews - a fact that undoubtedly impacted their final score in the restaurant ranking report.

Want to know what makes a great review? Take note of the percentage of reviews without text - the lower the number, the better! For Le Pichet, this number clocks in at 42.17%.

 

Wondering how Le Pichet stacked up in ReviewsAudit? Their score was 62.08%.

 

Curious about how Le Pichet and other restaurants fared in our detailed review report? Check out our ranking of Seattle's best restaurants to see who made the cut! Our comprehensive analysis includes insights on customer sentiment, trust score, average growth rate, response time to reviews, average review length and more.

 

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