3 Best American Restaurants in Seattle, WA

“Canlis has been Seattle’s landmark fine-dining destination for 70 years, serving modern Pacific Northwest food in a midcentury-modern setting. This restaurant was built by Peter Canlis and architect Roland Terry. Today, it’s run by brothers Mark and Brian Canlis. For three generations, the Canlis family has welcomed guests to one of Seattle’s most well-known restaurants. The place has three dining rooms with large windows that offer great views of the city, Lake Union, and the Cascade Mountains. They have private rooms that can host anywhere from 2 to 100 people, perfect for events like wedding dinners, family gatherings, anniversaries, business meetings, and more. Their delivery drivers arrive within one hour of your selected time, so if you choose 3 p.m., your order will arrive between 3 and 4 p.m. Their popular dishes include the Canlis Salad, Fish, Kampachi, and Smoked Cacao Nougatine. Valet parking is also available. A private dining room and reservations are also available.”

“Terra Plata uses local ingredients from farmers who grow food in natural and sustainable ways. This restaurant is located in Melrose Market. This is a bright, stylish restaurant with big windows and a rooftop patio. Their rooftop garden is covered to protect from rain but has open sides for fresh air. If you come with a group of six or more, most seats on the rooftop are at tall tables with stools. Terra Plata looks for wines made with natural methods like wild yeasts and hand-picking. A popular dish is their Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops, served with parsnip purée, spiced carrots, almonds, citrus sauce, and miner's lettuce. You can buy gift cards for family and friends, and order food online. Hand-cut fries and Lamb Riblets are also favorites. They also serve vegan dishes and great cocktails.”

“Purple Cafe and Wine Bar serves a large selection of wines and a wide range of American dishes. Their chefs and wine experts create food and wine pairings. The menu includes cheeses, starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and seafood. Their popular dishes are baked brie, chopped salad, crab cakes, lobster mac and cheese, and sea salt caramels. The full restaurant can hold up to 200 people for parties. Their full loft seats up to 45 people, or can hold 85 for a standing/cocktail event. Plated dinners are available for up to 30 guests. They can host small or large groups in different dining areas and offer custom menus for different styles of meals. Their wine list has over 80 wines by the glass and 600 by the bottle. They also sell gift cards. Purple Cafe is great for vegetarians and has another location in Woodinville and Stone Way.”