Best Restaurants in Edmonds, Washington
Updated and verified October 2026
I’ve personally eaten at every restaurant included in this guide. These recommendations come from living, working and spending most of my life around south Snohomish County.
Edmonds looked very different when I was a kid. It was a sleepy town with a few staple family restaurants, and hardly anyone was walking around downtown. Today, it reminds me of how Seattle used to feel. The sidewalks are busy, the waterfront is active and there are wonderful places to eat throughout town.
This isn’t meant to be a rigid ranking. It is a practical guide to the Edmonds restaurants I know and recommend for different occasions. Restaurant hours, menus and reservation policies can change, so check the restaurant’s website before heading out.
I have eaten at every restaurant on this list. Some are date-night favorites, some are places we take visiting friends and others are dependable local spots we return to because they consistently deliver. The best choice depends on what kind of meal and experience you want.
Best Edmonds Restaurants by Occasion
25 Great Places to Eat in Edmonds at a Glance
| Restaurant | Best for | Area | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt & Iron | Date night, brunch | Downtown | Oysters, steaks and polished Northwest cooking |
| Ristorante Machiavelli | Classic Italian | Downtown | Longtime Seattle favorite now at home in Edmonds |
| SanKai | Sushi, omakase | Downtown | Seasonal sushi in an intimate room |
| Charcoal | Modern dinner | Downtown | Modern American cooking inside Graphite Arts Center |
| Bar Dojo | Big flavors, cocktails | Five Corners | A distinctive Chino Latino menu |
| Fire & The Feast | Italian, groups | Downtown | Approachable PNW Italian cooking |
| MARKET Seafood Eatery | Fish and chips | Downtown | Fishmonger freshness and a famous lobster roll |
| Bucatini | Comfort food | West Edmonds | Reliable pasta, seafood and neighborhood warmth |
| Calypso Edmonds | Caribbean, cocktails | Downtown | Vibrant island flavors and a colorful night-out setting |
| Niles Peacock | Pizza, cocktails | Waterfront area | Stone-fired pizza and serious drinks |
| Epulo Bistro | Date night, wine | Waterfront area | Southern European spirit with Northwest ingredients |
| Girardi’s Osteria | Italian, patio | Downtown | A broad menu and welcoming patio |
| Maize & Barley | Tacos, craft beer | Downtown | Caribbean roots and a sustainable scratch kitchen |
| Dumpling Generation | Dumplings, noodles | Highway 99 | Handmade dumplings worth leaving downtown for |
| Kazoku | Sushi, hot plates | Highway 99 | Japanese cooking with strong local recognition |
| Hosoonyi | Korean comfort food | Highway 99 | Soondubu, pancakes and generous banchan |
| Noodle Hut | Thai food | Five Corners | Noodles and curries with real personality |
| Anthony’s Edmonds | Views, seafood | Waterfront | Panoramic Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views |
| La Palmera | Mexican, groups | Downtown | Generous meals, happy hour and a lively room |
| Rusty Pelican Café | Breakfast, brunch | Downtown | Breakfast all day and covered heated seating |
| Café Louvre | Coffee, lunch | Downtown | A relaxed neighborhood coffeehouse |
| Ono Poke | Quick seafood | Edmonds Way | Hawaiian-style poke built around the fish |
| Kuzma’s Fish Market | Poke, fresh seafood | South Edmonds | Fresh fish, shellfish and daily poke |
| MOTO Pizza | Creative pizza | Downtown | Thick, crispy-edged pies with unexpected flavors |
| FIVE Restaurant | Neighborhood dinner | Edmonds Way | A longtime local bistro with a lively dining room |
Tip: The table is a starting point, not a promise about today’s menu or hours. Restaurant details can change quickly.
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Salt & Iron
Salt & Iron is one of my favorite date-night spots in Edmonds. Sarah and I love that it sits right in the middle of downtown, and the food and service have always been excellent. It is an easy choice when we want a good dinner and some time walking around Edmonds afterward.
Ristorante Machiavelli
Machiavelli offers a cozy neighborhood Italian setting. Familiar dishes such as chicken Milanese and house-made meatballs suit a classic Italian dinner downtown.
SanKai
SanKai is an intimate sushi restaurant in Downtown Edmonds. Seasonal sushi and chef’s selections make it an option for a sushi-focused night out.
Charcoal
Charcoal sits inside the Graphite Arts Center, pairing modern American cooking with a creative downtown setting. The menu features seasonal plates.
Bar Dojo
Bar Dojo brings bold Chino Latino flavors and cocktails to Five Corners. Shareable plates make it a useful option for a group interested in trying several dishes.
Fire & The Feast
Fire & The Feast offers PNW Italian cooking in downtown Edmonds. Seasonal pastas and Italian-inspired entrées work for a relaxed dinner or a group meal.
MARKET Seafood Eatery
When friends visit Edmonds for the first time, we almost always take them to MARKET. Try the lobster roll or the fish and chips. Either one gives you a real taste of the Puget Sound. Seating is limited and the restaurant gets busy, so plan accordingly.
Bucatini
Bucatini remains one of my favorites partly because I don’t have one favorite dish. There are four or five entrées I rotate through, usually with a Caesar salad that is fresh and flavorful. It is open late, easy to get to, and the pasta and sauces consistently taste fresh and delicious. Bucatini does not take reservations, so there may be a wait during busy hours.
Calypso Edmonds
Calypso surprised me in the best way. They take Caribbean-inspired dishes and make them feel genuinely special. The flavors and preparation make the meal memorable, and it offers something different from most of the other restaurants in downtown Edmonds.
Niles Peacock
Niles Peacock is one of our favorite relaxed meals in Edmonds. The dining space is a little small, but we love the pizza and the service has always been excellent. It is a good choice when the food matters more than having a large or elaborate dining room.
Epulo Bistro
Epulo pairs Southern European influences with Northwest ingredients. Its Sunset Avenue location suits a dinner centered on food, wine and conversation, with a waterfront walk nearby.
Girardi’s Osteria
Girardi’s offers a broad Italian menu and a welcoming patio. Pasta, ravioli and bruschetta give a group several familiar options.
Maize & Barley
Maize & Barley combines Caribbean-inspired tacos, a scratch kitchen and rotating local beer taps on Main Street.
Dumpling Generation
Dumpling Generation offers handmade dumplings and noodles in a casual Highway 99 setting. It is a reminder to explore beyond downtown for a meal.
Kazoku
Kazoku offers sushi, sashimi and Japanese hot plates along Highway 99, with choices for diners who prefer cooked dishes.
Hosoonyi
Hosoonyi serves Korean comfort food along Highway 99. Soondubu, pancakes and banchan are among the menu’s draws.
Noodle Hut
Noodle Hut is a casual Thai option in Five Corners. Noodles, curries and spicy stir-fries offer plenty of choices in an unassuming neighborhood setting.
Anthony’s Edmonds
Anthony’s is my easiest recommendation when dinner includes a waterfront walk. It sits right on the pier, so you can eat and explore the Edmonds waterfront without moving the car. The marina, ferry traffic and changing light over Puget Sound make the location part of the experience.
La Palmera
La Palmera offers generous Mexican meals, margaritas and a lively Main Street dining room. Fajitas and molcajete are among its menu options.
Rusty Pelican Café
Rusty Pelican is a true Edmonds brunch staple. Longtime locals know it as a comfortable and dependable place for breakfast or brunch, especially on a weekend morning that might turn into a walk around downtown.
Café Louvre
Café Louvre is a relaxed downtown coffeehouse for coffee, pastries or a lighter lunch. Soup and sandwiches offer an alternative to a full restaurant meal.
Ono Poke
Ono Poke focuses on Hawaiian-style poke along Edmonds Way. The daily selection changes, so check what is available before deciding on a bowl.
Kuzma’s Fish Market
Kuzma’s combines a fish market with fresh poke. You can stop for lunch and shop for fish or shellfish to prepare at home.
MOTO Pizza
MOTO serves thick, crispy-edged pizza with Detroit, New York, Roman and Filipino influences. Its creative toppings make it a different kind of pizza stop downtown.
FIVE Restaurant
FIVE offers a lively neighborhood bistro setting along Edmonds Way. Its broad menu suits groups with different tastes who want dinner outside the downtown core.
Best Edmonds Restaurants for Downtown, the Waterfront, Lunch, Date Night and Brunch
Sometimes the right restaurant has less to do with an overall ranking and more to do with the kind of day you have planned. These are the places I would narrow it down to for some of the most common Edmonds outings.
Best Downtown Edmonds Restaurants
Downtown has the deepest collection of restaurants you can combine with shopping, the Saturday market or a walk through town. Salt & Iron is my date-night pick, MARKET is where we take visiting friends, SanKai is my sushi choice, and Charcoal or Fire & The Feast work well when you want a full dinner in the middle of downtown.
Best Waterfront Restaurants in Edmonds
Anthony’s is the easiest choice when the view and a waterfront walk are part of the plan because it sits directly on the pier. Niles Peacock and Epulo are close enough to pair dinner with Sunset Avenue or the marina, while MARKET works well for a casual seafood lunch before heading toward the beach.
Best Lunch in Edmonds
For lunch, MARKET is my first choice for a lobster roll or fish and chips. Café Louvre is better when you want coffee, soup or a sandwich. Ono Poke and Kuzma’s are strong options when fresh seafood matters more than a formal dining room.
Best Date-Night Restaurants in Edmonds
Salt & Iron is where I would start. Sarah and I like the central downtown location, consistently good food and excellent service. SanKai is a strong sushi date, Charcoal feels connected to the local arts scene, and Epulo works well when wine and conversation are the priority.
Best Brunch in Edmonds
Rusty Pelican is the longtime local staple and the straightforward choice for a comfortable breakfast or brunch. Salt & Iron offers a more polished weekend brunch, while Café Louvre is the easy option when coffee and something lighter are enough.
New Restaurants in Edmonds
Edmonds changes quickly enough that a list of new restaurants can become outdated fast. Ristorante Machiavelli’s move from Capitol Hill gave downtown another established Italian option, and new concepts continue to arrive. I update this guide after I have actually eaten at a restaurant, not simply because it opened. Check the updated date above and the official restaurant links before making plans.
Where to Eat Based on the Kind of Edmonds Day You Want
Most of these restaurants fill quickly on weekends. Make a reservation when one is available, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner. Even casual restaurants can develop long waits once downtown and the waterfront get busy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Edmonds Restaurants
What is the best restaurant in Edmonds for date night?
Salt & Iron is the strongest all-around choice for a polished date night. SanKai is better when sushi is the priority, while Epulo and Charcoal combine a more intimate setting with a distinctive sense of place.
Which Edmonds restaurants have waterfront views?
Anthony’s Edmonds offers the most direct waterfront dining experience. Restaurants around Sunset Avenue and the marina, including Epulo and Niles Peacock, can also be paired with an easy waterfront walk, although not every table has a water view.
Where should I eat breakfast or brunch in Edmonds?
Rusty Pelican is the straightforward breakfast-all-day answer. Salt & Iron offers a more elevated weekend brunch, while Café Louvre is an option for coffee and a lighter start.
Are the best Edmonds restaurants all downtown?
No. Downtown has the densest cluster, but Bar Dojo and Noodle Hut near Five Corners, Bucatini and Ono Poke along Edmonds Way, and Kazoku, Hosoonyi and Dumpling Generation near Highway 99 are all worth leaving the Bowl for.
Do I need reservations at Edmonds restaurants?
Most of these restaurants fill quickly on weekends. Make a reservation when one is available, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner. Even casual restaurants can develop long waits once downtown and the waterfront get busy. Bucatini does not take reservations. Always check the restaurant’s current policy before heading out.
The biggest change I have seen is that downtown Edmonds has become a destination. When I was young, it was a much quieter town with only a handful of family restaurants. Today, people are walking between restaurants, shops, the ferry and the waterfront throughout the day.
That growth has created an impressive variety of places to eat, but the city has kept much of the small-town character that makes it special. Whether you want a date-night dinner, a quick seafood lunch, pizza with the family or brunch before exploring downtown, Edmonds now has a strong option.
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6 Comments on “Best Restaurants in Edmonds, Washington”
Great list! I’m definitely going to check out the Wonton Noodle House. Sounds wonderful on these cold winter days/evenings. A huge favorite for me in Edmonds is The Mar-Ket fishmonger and eatery. You can purchase fresh seafood and bring it home to cook or they will cook it there for you! Plus, the have an amazing and unique menu.
Hey Tracy, glad you liked the list and thank you for that input. I am going to add to the list!
Would have thought Five and Epaulo would have made the list ahead of some of the ones you have on. Both are still our favorites. Just sayen!!!!!!
Thanks for the heads up Paul. We might have to readjust our list.
I was recently hipped to Bucatini at a Seattle Reddit page and now I see it listed here. Sounds wonderful. Definitely going to be one of my stops during my next trip to Edmonds.
I think you will love it.