How many restaurants are there within 1 km of University District?
93 restaurants within 1 km of University District, 29.6 per km². 80 already have 100 or more reviews. A new restaurant needs better than the 4.4★ average and a clear reason to choose it.
University District, Seattle · scanned 13 October 2026 · the 4th most crowded of 10 areas mapped in Seattle
Within 1 km
93
restaurants
Per km²
29.6
high competition
With 10+ reviews
92
enough to judge a rating
Established
80
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.4★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
414
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 93 restaurants here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up43 (46%)
- 4.0 to 4.439 (42%)
- 3.5 to 3.96 (6%)
- Below 3.54 (4%)
- Under 10 reviews1 (1%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeLille En Ville | 4.9★ | 954 | 980 m |
| Bite Theory by Nikfood’s | 4.9★ | 188 | 210 m |
| Free Vegetarian Food Truck by NW Share | 4.9★ | 56 | 420 m |
| MANAGER'S PIZZA | 4.8★ | 358 | 280 m |
| Birrieria Pepe El Toro | 4.8★ | 354 | 890 m |
| Gyro SABABA (U District ) | 4.8★ | 247 | 370 m |
| Mikiya wagyu Shabu House | 4.8★ | 115 | 210 m |
| Pi Vegan Pizzeria | 4.7★ | 1,075 | 650 m |
| Amazing Thai Cuisine | 4.7★ | 946 | 580 m |
| Hiroshi's Poke | 4.7★ | 852 | 270 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of India | 4.4★ | 3,215 | 820 m |
| Burger and kabob hut | 4.3★ | 2,631 | 470 m |
| Portage Bay Cafe | 4.3★ | 2,545 | 620 m |
| Aladdin Gyro-Cery & Deli | 4.5★ | 2,494 | 480 m |
| Taste of Xi'an UW 西安味道 (Chinese Noodles · BBQ) | 4.6★ | 2,183 | 40 m |
Chains
- Shawarma King · 2 outlets
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Questions
How many restaurants are there in University District?
93 within 1 km of the centre of University District, Seattle, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 29.6 per km², which we rate high competition. It is the 4th most crowded of the 10 Seattle areas we mapped.
Is University District a good place to open a restaurant?
HIGH competition: 93 restaurants within 1 km of University District, 29.6 per km². 80 already have 100 or more reviews. A new restaurant needs better than the 4.4★ 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 University District?
4.4 out of 5, across the 92 with at least 10 reviews. 43 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical restaurant here has 414 reviews.
Which restaurants in University District are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: DeLille En Ville (4.9, 954 reviews), Bite Theory by Nikfood’s (4.9, 188 reviews), Free Vegetarian Food Truck by NW Share (4.9, 56 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of University District 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.