Today, Zagat released its 2012 America’s Top Restaurants Survey, covering 1,578 of the nation’s top restaurants across 45 major markets. The new guide incorporates the votes of over 156,000 food lovers who dined out an estimated 25 million times in the past year, i.e., 3.1 times per week.

Paseo Caribbean Restaurant, with locations in Ballard and Fremont, ranked as the number two of the Top 5 best restaurants in Seattle.

Zagat's Seattle Top 5 for 2012 is:

1. Cafe Juanita – Italian
2. Paseo – Caribbean
3. Mashiko – Japanese
4. Spinasse – Italian
5. Herbfarm – Pacific NW

For more information about the nation's best restaurants and eating habits, visit ZAGAT.com.