Staple & Fancy Mercantile is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

1. Staple & Fancy Mercantile

8.8
4739 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Ballard · 54 tips and reviews

Kim H.Kim H: Trust the chef's menu. Sooo amazing.

Seattle MetSeattle Met: Ethan Stowell offers a family-style multicourse option in his bedimmed and brick-lined Staple and Fancy, for just $45 per diner—and a whopping 80 percent of his patrons choose it... Read more.

Emily W.Emily Wood: Go for the four course meal if it's yr first time here

The Whale Wins is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

2. The Whale Wins

8.4
3506 Stone Way N (35th Street), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Wallingford · 55 tips and reviews

k*k*: The braised pork is delicious! So is the variant on The Moustache Ride (from the Walrus & The Carpenter)

Courtney C.Courtney Chatalas: The whole roasted trout with hollandaise and tarragon is to die for! Some of the best I've ever had!

TuckerTucker: Big ass forks

Eve is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

3. Eve

8.4
704 N 34th St, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Fremont · 12 tips and reviews

KateKate: The confit butternut squash soup is warm and hearty for lunch, and the goat butter and golden beet hummus were delicious for Happy Hour!

Jill K.Jill Kuethe: Everything is yummy!

Daniel R.Daniel Rossi: Great atmosphere. Better poke bowl for lunch!

Terra Plata is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

4. Terra Plata

8.4
1501 Melrose Ave (at Minor Ave), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 86 tips and reviews

Clement C.Clement Chiang: One of our favorite in Seattle. Fresh ingredients and their cooking just bring out the flavour of the food. That is what good cooking is all about.

ThrillistThrillist: The menu's divided into three main categories: Earth (Cappelletti w/ sage, hazelnuts & reggiano, Pumpkin Soup w/ pecorino), Sea (chorizo/smoked cheese Baked Oysters), and Land. Read more.

EaterEater: In chef Tamara Murphy's words: "We’re not Spanish. We’re not Italian. It’s about what’s fresh and what we feel like cooking that day. The menu will always be changing." [Eater 38 Member]

Hudson is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

5. Hudson

8.4
5000 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Georgetown · 57 tips and reviews

BestOfBestOf: Grits, hash, biscuits and gravy, pulled pork (among other things, the delicious stuffing for a burrito-sized omelet) and $3.50 "beermosas"- beer and OJ. Read more.

Mischievous P.Mischievous Pup: have the brisket it is to die for.

Enrique N.Enrique Nava: HOLY CRAP!!!! Amazing food. Great service. 2nd time there and look forward to going again.

Palace Kitchen is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

6. Palace Kitchen

8.3
2030 5th Ave (at Lenora St), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Belltown · 110 tips and reviews

Martina R.Martina Rauert: The happy hour menu is mostly drink specials, but really good food overall. The happy hour meatballs are a must, and the potato corn soup was good too.

Ryan C.Ryan Cunningham: Goat cheese fondue: best way to spend $10 in this city, hands down

Try the Palace Burger Royale! This burger makes Palace Kitchen one of our favorite restaurants! Read more.

Off Alley is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

7. Off Alley

8.3
4903 1/2 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Columbia City · 3 tips and reviews

max L.max L: Exceptional menu and excellent service. A return to what Seattle dining at its best

Heather R.Heather Rodriguez: Excellent French bistro. Former chef at Frenchies to go in Paris. Great wine selection and super knowledgeable staff. Perfect lazy afternoon in Paris.

Katy I.Katy Ionis: Top notch small plates, seasonal PNW cuisine with French influence, great wine too all in a tiny casual atmosphere with attentive staff. Single row of seating against the wall so best for small group.

Off The Rez is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

8. Off The Rez

8.3
4300 15th Ave NE (NE Stevens Ln), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · University District · 1 tip

Scot O.Scot Olsen: Excellent frybread especially the pulled pork tacos. Get the seasonal jam on the sweet frybread.

Lark is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

9. Lark

8.2
952 E Seneca St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · First Hill · 44 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: Wow. Foodie delight. Food was fantastic. Would totally recommend the hanger steak. Service was a bit slow but food made up for any of that!

BravoBravo: A local product focused restaurant where Johnathan Sundstrom showcases all purveyors from the Pacific Northwest. Big and small plates make it for fun eating. After dinner get a cocktail next door at L

Seattle MetSeattle Met: Owner-chef Johnathan Sundstrom’s seasonal array—divided on the menu into cheeses, vegetables and grains, charcuterie, fish, and meat—is fired with invention. Read more.

Magnuson Cafe & Brewery is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

10. Magnuson Cafe & Brewery

8.1
7801 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Sand Point · 8 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Clark: Fish tacos and the burger were great! And beers were awesome. Order at the counter(s) and they’ll deliver to the table.

Christopher B.Christopher Buckley: Hate to say it but the avocado toast is great with the arugula. Just add eggs sunny side up and bacon.

Craig S.Craig Sexauer: Great place to stop on a bike ride for beer and bar food.

Aerlume is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

11. Aerlume

8.0
2003 Western Ave Unit C, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Pike Place · 6 tips and reviews

Tammy M.Tammy McCray: They have an amazing patio, great cocktails, and delicious food.

JK K.JK Karabaic: Excellent happy hour from 3-6. Beautiful view of Mt Ranier in clear weather, great sky if not

Megan S.Megan Simkus: Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday. The View here! Come before the sun sets!

Conversation is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

12. Conversation

7.9
110 Stewart St (1st Avenue), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Pike Place · 7 tips and reviews

Katie H.Katie Hatfield: The slab bacon at breakfast is amazing!!!!

Ashley W.Ashley Wondra: Don't miss the butternut squash hummus - it's SO good!

Serena M.Serena McCabe: The burger!

TASTE is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

13. TASTE

7.8
1300 1st Ave (in Seattle Art Museum), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Seattle Central Business District · 38 tips and reviews

Jiabao L.Jiabao Li: The Salmon Flatbread is amazing!

Jarae H.Jarae Housley: Must have the Hammering Man Drink!

Ben R.Ben R: Try not to insult Duncan the bartender, he's cheeky but he can make you one of the best drinks you've ever had.

UW: Cultivate is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

14. UW: Cultivate

7.8
1218 NE Campus Pkwy (in Elm Hall), Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · University District · 10 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: The best on-campus food I’ve had yet. A bit pricy, but very good. I had the pork katsu sandwich and dub fries.

Jessie K.Jessie Korenek: The burger and the poutine are amazing, so are the tots! Actually everything I've tried here is delicious. :)

Jacob M.Jacob Morris: Need some bubbles with your delicious meal? Try one if their custom made bubblers - the raspberry was sweet and tangy.

Gather Kitchen + Bar is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in Seattle.

15. Gather Kitchen + Bar

7.7
5605 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Ballard · 3 tips and reviews

max L.max L: Brunch menu is impressive. Try the Spanish torta or the braised pork hatch

Karin Z.Karin Zabel Mepani: Braised pork shoulder hash

Alison B.Alison Byrne Fields: Donuts at brunch are really good - like giant fritters.