How many restaurants are there within 1 km of South Lake Union?
106 restaurants within 1 km of South Lake Union, 33.7 per km². 83 already have 100 or more reviews. A new restaurant needs better than the 4.3★ average and a clear reason to choose it.
South Lake Union, Seattle · scanned 13 October 2026 · the 3rd most crowded of 10 areas mapped in Seattle
Within 1 km
106
restaurants
Per km²
33.7
high competition
With 10+ reviews
100
enough to judge a rating
Established
83
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.3★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
406
per restaurant
Every restaurant in the circle
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
Rating spread
How the 106 restaurants here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up25 (24%)
- 4.0 to 4.463 (59%)
- 3.5 to 3.910 (9%)
- Below 3.52 (2%)
- Under 10 reviews6 (6%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAKI MOVE | 4.9★ | 66 | 690 m |
| Dhaba Cafe | 4.8★ | 57 | 620 m |
| wa'z Seattle | 4.7★ | 352 | 1.0 km |
| Rochambeau | 4.7★ | 231 | 990 m |
| Salt & Pepper Deli Market | 4.7★ | 210 | 380 m |
| Zema Bar & Restaurant | 4.7★ | 202 | 930 m |
| Pizza Rasoi | 4.7★ | 93 | 160 m |
| Tacos Chukis | 4.6★ | 3,084 | 390 m |
| Sizzle&Crunch SLU | 4.6★ | 1,015 | 90 m |
| Single Shot | 4.6★ | 644 | 970 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Seafood South Lake Union | 4.5★ | 5,025 | 830 m |
| Cactus South Lake Union | 4.5★ | 4,296 | 330 m |
| Shake Shack | 3.7★ | 4,012 | 830 m |
| Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union | 4.2★ | 3,751 | 310 m |
| Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant | 4.2★ | 3,311 | 160 m |
Chains
No brand has two or more outlets within 1 km of South Lake Union.
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Questions
How many restaurants are there in South Lake Union?
106 within 1 km of the centre of South Lake Union, Seattle, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 33.7 per km², which we rate high competition. It is the 3rd most crowded of the 10 Seattle areas we mapped.
Is South Lake Union a good place to open a restaurant?
HIGH competition: 106 restaurants within 1 km of South Lake Union, 33.7 per km². 83 already have 100 or more reviews. A new restaurant needs better than the 4.3★ average and a clear reason to choose it. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.
What is the average rating of restaurants in South Lake Union?
4.3 out of 5, across the 100 with at least 10 reviews. 25 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical restaurant here has 406 reviews.
Which restaurants in South Lake Union are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: MAKI MOVE (4.9, 66 reviews), Dhaba Cafe (4.8, 57 reviews), wa'z Seattle (4.7, 352 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of South Lake Union on 13 October 2026 and counted every restaurant on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.