It can be difficult to find Seattle restaurants with private rooms. I learned this the hard way when I became responsible for organizing group dinners at work.
I tried Googling private dining rooms in Seattle, but only Yelp filters helped. This was a start, but it was difficult to tell the size of the private dining rooms or if there was a fee.
Because I’m a fan of efficiency, I started a spreadsheet of all the Seattle restaurants with private rooms. I want to share my favorites with you; the ones that have separate dining rooms and stellar food.
I’ll also share some other group dining in Seattle options too, since the size of your group might mean you don’t really need a private room, just space. And since groups often mean there are dietary restrictions, I’ll make note of what kind of diets each caters to.
Note, private dining rooms may not an option during COVID-19. Save this for after the pandemic when private dining resumes!
Best Seattle Restaurants With Private Rooms
These are the best Seattle restaurants with private rooms because they’re spacious and have good food.
Percy & Co.
neighborhood: Ballard | website | cuisine: southern | room fee: none, but $600+ order minimum if need the whole space
I’ve been coming to Percy’s regularly because of their epic cocktail program. I discovered they had a back patio by accident one evening, and since then it’s one of my go-to Seattle restaurants for hosting birthday parties and work events.
It’s one of my favorite Seattle restaurants with private rooms because of the ambiance. There are plants, big fans, chic wood paneling…it sort of reminds of of what one of those grand southern homes in Savannah might look like.
The staff is easy to work with and is quick to respond to emails. I also found the bar minimum to be really reasonable compared to other places. I paid $600, but it was a weeknight during the off season. Prices rise to $1,000+ on the weekends.
Plus, the southern food is good. The kale salad, fried chicken, and mac and cheese are a must.
Best for: Meat eaters and vegetarians can find things here, but not vegans. Their menu tends to be a crowdpleaser for all types of palates and serves well as a family-style meal.
Brimmer & Heeltap
neighborhood: Ballard | website | cuisine: Pacific Northwest with a slight Asian bend | room fee: $300 + $1,000+ minimum order
Brimmer & Heeltap is a neighborhood restaurant that is 2 blocks away from my sister’s old house (which means we went here quite often). It has the most beautiful space for a private event: there’s white wood, turquoise accents, interesting light fixtures, and the most dreamy outdoor patio.
If you’re looking for Seattle restaurants with private rooms in order to host an elegant private party, this is your place. I often dream of holding a small wedding here! Not only because of the ambiance, but because it also has some of the best food in North Seattle.
Best for: Meat eaters and vegetarians alike, but not vegans. I’d also say more adventurous eaters will do better here.
RockCreek
neighborhood: Fremont | website | cuisine: seafood heavy with global flavors | Room fee: none, $650 order minimum
RockCreek is one of my favorite Seattle restaurants. So much, in fact, it’s one of the stops on my self-guided Seattle food tour of the Ballard neighborhood.
It also so happens to be one of the Seattle restaurants with a private room. They have a loft area with a private room separated by sliding doors. In the private room is a communal table that fits about 15 people. They only require a minimum if you choose to book it for one of the two nightly seatings (it’s $1,000 if you want it the whole night).
Best for: Pescetarians and meat eaters. Vegetarians and vegans won’t find much. Gluten free eaters should be ok.
Ciudad
neighborhood: Georgetown | website | cuisine: Spanish grill | room fee: none, $600 weekday/$750 weekend minimum order
Ciudad has one of the coolest ambiance of the Seattle restaurants with private rooms. The main restaurant has white walls and a lively animal mural. They also have a private room that offers chef tasting menus for 12-14 people.
If you’re able to make requests, definitely ask to get the vegetable with sambal honey sauce. Sometimes it’s Brussel sprouts, other times it’s snap peas. Either way, it’s delicious.
Best for: Meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. This place is a crowdpleaser for most palates.
Cafe Campagne
neighborhood: Downtown | website | cuisine: French | room fee: none, $1,400-$1,800 minimum order
If you need Seattle restaurants with private rooms to fit up to 35 people, Cafe Campagne in Pike Place Market is a good choice. They serve excellent French food and have a private back room called Salle du Marche (Market Hall). The ambiance is upscale, akin to some of the best fine dining restaurants in Seattle.
If you’re able to, order the roast chicken, steak tartare, and salad with goat cheese. You won’t regret it!
Best for: Meat eaters only, unless you’re a vegetarian who is ok eating just a salad (a dope salad, mind you!).
Manmoon
neighborhood: Capitol Hill | website | cuisine: Middle Eastern | room fee: $1,500-2,000 minimum (higher during Dec holidays)
Manmoon has a private area separated by a screen fo 14 or more guests. Their culinary lead was on Top Chef, so the food is top notch. They can offer prefix menus if you want to keep costs in check or make sure dietary needs are met.
Best for: Meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. This is for more adventurous palates, since the menu may be new to some.
Westward
neighborhood: Eastlake | website | cuisine: seafood-heavy Pacific Northwest | Room fee: None, $2,500 minimum order
Image courtesy of Seattle Met producer, Olivia Brent.
Westward has a few private dining options, but the atrium is good if you need to seat about 24 people for a private party. They have a beautiful, sailing vibe ambiance and a gorgeous view of Lake Union, one of the Ballard | website | cuisine: Pacific Northwest | Room fee: Unknown
I didn’t get a response from Staple & Fancy when I reached out about their room fee, but they have a private room for 18 people in the basement called “The Cellar”.
This is one of the most reasonably priced tasting menus in the city, so I’d hope it’s the same for a group dinner using their private dining room. If not, try to get a seat in the main dining room with your group.
Best for: Meat eaters and vegetarians. Vegans are a no go, unless they’re able to cater a special menu.
The Lab at Ada’s
neighborhood: Capitol Hill | website | cuisine: vegetarian | Room fee: $700-$1,000 food and drink minimum (depending on if it’s the weekend)
Ada’s Technical Books is a popular geeky coffee shop and book store in Capitol Hill. What most people don’t know is that it has a dope event space with the most beautiful, apothecary speakeasy decor. I’d say it’s a bit more of an event space than a Seattle restaurant with a private room. But it has my favorite ambiance of all the event spaces I’ve used in Seattle.
The staff was also a dream to work with. They were so responsive and totally cool with me hosting a craft class with The Works Seattle in their space.
Oh and the best part? Your vegetarian friends will rejoice: the menu is all meat-free. Make sure to get the mezze plate. It sounds plain, but it has the most addictive garlic feta whip that I still dream about!
Other Seattle Restaurants With Private Rooms
Above are the restaurants I’ve been to, love their food, and know they’re good for group dining in Seattle. However, if you’re looking for more options, here’s a list of Seattle restaurants with private rooms.
Solid options for private parties in Seattle
Tavolata
Crowd-pleasing Italian restaurant with a long communal table in the middle of the restaurant that you can reserve or a mezzanine. Good for vegetarians. Meat eaters should get their sausage rigatoni.
Dead Line
A sexy speakeasy-type bar and restaurant that has a cozy, 20-person capacity private room. The food is southern/southwestern. Good for meat eaters, vegetarian, and gluten free eaters.
Lark
Italian restaurant that has a private room and mezzanine available for rent. Good for vegetarians.
General Porpoise
A kick-ass doughnut shop and cafe where you can rent the back room. The menu is limited to doughnuts (though they may cater from their other restaurants if you inquire). Get the vanilla custard flavor.
Black Bottle
Wine bar with a private back room that you can rent for $50 + a food and drink minimum. Good for vegetarians. Get the broccoli, regardless if you’re vegetarian or not.
Shaker & Spear
Seafood-focused downtown restaurant that is attached to a hotel, so it has a lot of private dining options. Mostly for meat eaters. Get the mac and cheese and Instagrammable whole snapper.
Butcher’s Table
Carnivorous restaurant in South Lake Union. They have an up and downstairs, including a private room downstairs. They serve one of the best burgers in Seattle.
Liberty Bar
You can rent out their back room for $200. I’ve been here for drinks and sushi and it’s great, but I’ve never been in the back room.
Herb & Bitter Public House
This Capitol Hill craft cocktail bar has a beautiful back patio that can be rented for large groups. I’ve only been here for drinks, but the one I had made it onto my list of best cocktails in Seattle.
Sal Y Limon
Mexican restaurant with a private room for groups. Good for vegetarians.
Osteria La Spiga
Italian restaurant that has a 50-person capacity mezzanine for groups. I’ve only ever had tiramisu here, but it was kind of life changing. Good for vegetarians.
Djan’s Modern Thai
Since they’re located in a house in Wallingford, rooms can be made private for groups. Vegetarian friendly.
Serafina / Cicchetti
Italian sister restaurants that have private dining room options. I’ve been here, but it’s been about 10 years so let’s pretend I haven’t. Vegetarian friendly.
Aerlume
This fine dining restaurant in downtown Seattle near Pike Place Market has a ton of windows and epic views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. The food is incredible, though pricey, so leave this for when you have access to that corporate card.
Best Group Dining in Seattle
Depending on the size of your party, the best restaurants for groups in Seattle may in fact be the Seattle restaurants with private rooms.
However, parties under about 15 people will be fine at restaurants large enough to cater to groups. While these don’t have private dining rooms, they are a good option for group dining in Seattle because they have space and excellent food.
Note, this doesn’t include restaurants that are “good for groups” if you do a buy out. A lot of smaller restaurants advertise they’re good for group dining, but then you go to their website and there is a hefty cost to close the place down.
Stoneburner
neighborhood: Ballard | website | cuisine: Italian
Stoneburner could technically be considered one of the Seattle restaurants with private rooms since it is in the same building with a rooftop you can reserve for large private parties. However, since that’s quite expensive and more for wedding-type events, I think the main part of the restaurant is good for group dining in Seattle because it’s quite large. It also has beautiful vintage decor that makes for an inspiring space for your next gathering.
They also make excellent Caesar salad and carbonara, so make sure those are on your menu.
Best for: Meat eaters and vegetarians. Not so much for vegan. It’s a crowd pleaser for all palates.
Sawyer
neighborhood: Ballard | website | cuisine: whimsical, elevated comfort food
Sawyer is another space in Ballard with beautiful ambiance and a lot of space. Some of my favorite dishes include the oxtail nachos and roast artichokes, so make sure to get them!
Best for: Meat eaters. Vegetarians and vegans won’t have many options. All palates will like this one because of spins on classic carnival and comfort food.
Navy Strength
neighborhood: Belltown | website | cuisine: seafood
Navy Strength is a large tiki bar near downtown. They have an excellent cocktail program and yummy small plates. I specifically like all their seafood dishes, like ceviche.
Best for: Meat eaters and pescetarians. It’s a crowd pleasing place thanks to the tiki vibes and excellent cocktails.
Cafe Turko
neighborhood: Fremont | website | cuisine: Turkish
Cafe Turko is a family-owned Turkish restaurant that’s a dream to work with if you need catering. But they also have a large space good for big groups.
Make sure to get the beyti kebab. Hands down one of their best dishes.
Best for: All diets. Meat eaters, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten free eaters will all be able to find things. The menu might sound wild to less adventurous eaters.
Harbor City
neighborhood: International District | website | cuisine: Chinese
Photo courtesy of Dim Sum Central.
This is a popular dim sum restaurant. It isn’t technically one of the Seattle restaurants with private rooms, but they have two sections. If your group was big enough, I’d bet you could reserve one side to make it more private.
Definitely get the spinach and their shrimp and chive dumplings. The latter is panfried with sesame seeds and is so addictive.
Best for: Meat eaters and pescetarians. Good for all people who like Chinese food.
Other Group Dining in Seattle
The above restaurants for group dining in Seattle are my favorite in terms of food, but obviously there are a ton more. Here are more you can look into for your meal.
Solid options for Seattle group dining
The Carlile Room
Downtown vegetable-forward restaurant owned by Tom Douglas. Great for vegetarians and vegans alike.
Revel
Large, modern Korean restaurant in Fremont owned by an Iron Chef winner. Best for meat eaters.
Barolo
Italian restaurant located downtown. Good for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
MBar
Middle Eastern restaurant in South Lake Union that has a dope deck that’s heated and Instagram worthy. Great for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters. One of the best rooftop bars in Seattle.
Re:Public
Pacific Northwest restaurant in South Lake Union mostly suited for meat eaters, though vegetarians can probably find a few things. Not one of the best South Lake Union restaurants, but popular with the after-work crowd.
Terra Plata
Spanish restaurant in Capitol Hill with a lot of vegetarian options and a really awesome rooftop deck.
Tamarind Tree
Vietnamese restaurant in the International District that’s great for vegetarians. Even if you’re a meat eater, get the tofu satay.
Bongos Cafe
Caribbean restaurant with great outdoor seating good for groups (not so if it’s winter or rainy). Best for meat eaters and serves some of the best cheap eats in Seattle.
Andare
Italian restaurant in the Hyatt Regency downtown. Good for vegetarians. Get the cavatelli with red sauce.
Joule
Another modern Korean restaurant from Rachel Yang (same as Revel) in Fremont. Meat menu mostly. Get the burger.
The Whale Wins
Pacific Northwest-focused restaurant attached to Joule in Fremont. Owned by Renee Erickson. Mostly for meat eaters. Get the roast chicken.
San Fermo
Italian restaurant in Ballard that’s in a cute-as-a-button home that has been refurbished into a restaurant. Mostly for meat eaters. Get the saffron bolognese.
Din Tai Fung
Taiwanese dumpling restaurant with three locations in the U-District, Bellevue, and Downtown Seattle. Best for meat eaters. Get the soup dumplings, cucumbers, and rice cakes.
Damn the Weather
Pacific Northwest-focused restaurant in Pioneer Square. Good for vegetarians.
Soi
One of the only Thai restaurants not great for vegetarians, but one of the top Thai restaurants in Seattle. In Capitol Hill.
Flintcreek Cattle Co.
Meat-centric restaurant in Greenwood owned by the same people as RockCreek that surprisingly has vegetarian options.
Smith Tower
Historic building where you walk through a museum to go up to the rooftop observatory and bar. The food is just ok, but the great cocktails and views make it a fun alternative for a group outing. They also have a space called “The Lookout” that’s a dope indoor/outdoor event space you can rent.
Barrio
Large Mexican restaurant in Capitol Hill that’s good for vegetarians and has vegan chorizo as a substitute option. The food was just ok in my mind, but it had a good, lively ambiance.
Ray’s Boathouse
Seafood-focused restaurant on the Puget Sound with gorgeous views and a great outdoor deck. Best for pescetarians and meat eaters. One of the best Seattle restaurants for views.
Purple Cafe & Wine Bar
Huge wine bar downtown that’s a crowdpleaser thanks to the drinks and almost Cheesecake Factory-sized menu. Vegetarians will definitely find something here.
The Back Door at Roxy’s
Speakeasy-style bar that has food, but is more awesome for cocktails. I haven’t had the food here, but I’ve had it at Roxy’s Diner and didn’t love it so this may be best for drink-focused private events.
La Cocina Oaxaquena
Mexican restaurant in Capitol Hill that I’ve never been to, but it always has a lively crowd.
Radiator Whiskey
Downtown whiskey bar that has good southern comfort food and a lively vibe. Plus, lots of whiskey.
More Dining Options in Seattle
As you can see, there are a lot of Seattle restaurants with private rooms that are good for group dining. However, you probably also saw that if you’re a vegan, life is hard.
So if you have a vegan in your group, check out my roundup of the best vegan restaurants in Seattle.
Looking for group dining in Seattle that serves brunch? Check out my favorite Seattle brunch.
Looking to do something unique with your group? Why not surprise them by taking them on a self-guided Seattle food tour instead of the traditional dinner at one restaurant?