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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Seattle to ring in the New Year.

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Bastille Cafe & Bar French
14/20
Dining Room at Bastille Cafe & Bar, Seattle, WA 5307 Ballard Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206-453-5014 | Menu
French bistro fare offered in an enchanting atmosphere in old Ballard. More...

Cafe Juanita Italian
14/20
9702 NE 120th Pl.
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-823-1505 | Menu
Refined Northern Italian fare enhanced with seasonal ingredients in Kirkland's suburbs. More...

El Gaucho Steakhouse
14/20
El Gaucho Inn
2505 First Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-728-1337 | Menu
Belltown steakhouse with expense account prices and a swanky ambience. More...

El Gaucho Bellevue Steakhouse
13/20
City Center Plaza
450 108th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-455-2715 | Menu
Glamorous El Gaucho adds glitter to the Eastside. More...

John Howie Steak Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at John Howie Steak, Bellevue, WA The Bravern
11111 NE 8th St., Ste. 125
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-440-0880 | Menu
Upscale steakhouse with a sophisticated atmosphere. More...

Luc French
13/20
Dining Room at Luc, Seattle, WA 2800 E. Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112
206-328-6645 | Menu
A neighborhood bistro created by Seattle's "The Chef in the Hat." More...

MistralKitchen New American
15/20
2020 Westlake Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-623-1922 | Menu
Cutting-edge, creative cuisine served in a modern warehouse-style setting. More...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
1511 Sixth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-223-0550 | Menu
A posh old-school steakhouse smack in the middle of downtown Seattle. More...

RN74 French
14/20
Dining Room at RN74, Seattle, WA Joshua Green Building
1433 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-456-7474 | Video
All aboard for Michael Mina’s RN74, right in the heart of downtown. More...

Sazerac Southern
13/20
Hotel Monaco
1101 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-624-7755 | Menu
Savory, Southern comfort food joins stiff New Orleans cocktails at this hotel restaurant. More...

SkyCity Restaurant Pacific Northwest
12/20
Space Needle
400 Broad St.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-905-2100 | Menu
A Seattle classic tucked into the ever-revolving Space Needle. More...

Spinasse Italian
13/20
1531 14th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
206-251-7673
Northern Italian cuisine, an interesting wine list and professional service. More...

Spur Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Spur, Seattle, WA 113 Blanchard St.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-728-6706 | Menu
A chic Belltown gastropub blazing new culinary trails. More...

Szmania's Northwest
14/20
3321 W. McGraw St.
Seattle, WA 98199
206-284-7305 | Menu
Steakhouse classics and traditional German dishes are served at this neighborhood favorite. More...

Tavolata Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Tavolata, Seattle, WA 2323 Second Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
206-838-8008 | Menu
Gather around the communal table for an Italian feast. More...

Trellis American Regional
14/20
The Heathman Hotel
220 Kirkland Ave.
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-284-5900 | Menu
Farm-to-table dining with a Napa Valley vibe. More...

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