Overview:
A recent survey by US Foods, encompassing 1,000 participants, revealed that the average individual dines out approximately 4.6 times monthly, a notable increase from three times in 2023. The most frequented restaurant categories include casual dining, fast food, and fast casual. This article highlights newly opened restaurants in Seattle for 2025, providing insights into diner ratings and the diverse cuisines offered.
Written by Stacker
Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it’s returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.
While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are “looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines,” Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. “The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary.”
US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average person dines out about 4.6 times per month, up significantly from three times in 2023. Diners are going out to eat for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).
As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.
Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Seattle in 2025 using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
Conspagna Ethiopian Restaurant
– Rating: 0.0/5 (0 reviews)
– Address: 1306 South King St. Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Ethiopian
– Read more on Yelp
Tacos La Cuadra
– Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
– Address: 2119 Rainier Ave. South Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
– Read more on Yelp
Solo Noodle
– Rating: 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
– Address: 1409 Northeast 45th St. Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Noodles
– Read more on Yelp
Migaku
– Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 6201 15th Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Wine Bars
– Read more on Yelp
Aa sushi
– Rating: 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
– Address: 5463 Leary Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
– Read more on Yelp
Desi Pizza Kitchen
– Rating: 4.1/5 (14 reviews)
– Address: 2115 Queen Anne Ave. North Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Pizza
– Read more on Yelp
Stitch Cafe
– Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 1408 East Pine St. Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Themed Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
Smoking Monkey Pizza
– Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
– Address: 3111 West Mc Graw St. Unit 103 Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
Seattle Harbor
– Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
– Address: 2040 Westlake Ave. Ste 28 Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Dim Sum, Venues & Event Spaces, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp
Cafe Remix
– Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
– Address: 2100 Western Ave. Ste B Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Korean
– Read more on Yelp
The Greenwood American Bistro
– Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
– Address: 8501 Greenwood Ave. North Seattle, Washington
– Categories: New American
– Read more on Yelp
Christmas Dive Bar
– Rating: 4.4/5 (8 reviews)
– Address: 1512 11th Ave. Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants
– Read more on Yelp
HOW Pot
– Rating: 3.9/5 (77 reviews)
– Address: 221 5th Ave. South Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Hot Pot, Barbecue
– Read more on Yelp
Nohm
– Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
– Address: 1099 Stewart St. Ste 101 Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Sushi Bars, Salad, Venues & Event Spaces
– Read more on Yelp
Nua
– Rating: 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 5410 17th Ave. Northwest Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Noodles, Thai, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp
Ringo Curry
– Rating: 3.9/5 (32 reviews)
– Address: 653 South Weller St. Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Japanese Curry
– Read more on Yelp
Koto Jelly Coffee
– Rating: 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
– Address: 512 Broadway Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Japanese
– Read more on Yelp
Cheers! Hong Kong
– Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
– Address: 618 Broadway East Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Cantonese, Hong Kong Style Cafe, Dim Sum
– Read more on Yelp
Vivienne’s Bistro
– Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
– Address: 600 Union St. Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Venues & Event Spaces
– Read more on Yelp
Kajiken
– Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
– Address: 1640 11th Ave. Seattle, Washington
– Categories: Ramen
– Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 68 metros.