Best Restaurants for Foodies in Mercer Island

39 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cantinetta - Bellevue

4.7

Exceptional(1245)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bellevue

Booked 14 times today

We are an Italian restaurant and bar located in Bellevue. We emphasize Tuscan culinary traditions and seasonal organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.

2. Spinasse

4.8

Exceptional(3794)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 34 times today

We recommend making a reservation however, we have some counter seats available on a first come first serve basis for walk-ins. There could be a waitlist so come early!Cascina Spinasse is offering in-house dining seven days a week. Sunday-Thursday 5pm - 10pm. Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm.

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3. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

4.0

Excellent(2205)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Bellevue

Booked 175 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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4. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7

Exceptional(4800)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bellevue

Booked 26 times today

Seastar Restaurant & Bar is Bellevue’s #1 seafood restaurant! Locally owned and operated for the past 21 years by celebrity chef and Northwest philanthropist John Howie, Seastar is known for its seasonally inspired menus, diverse selection of locally caught seafood and its award-winning wine program. Chef Howie and his team meticulously source the best seafood in the region and create culinary wonders that surprise and delight. Our raw bar features fresh oysters, poke, ceviche, and an array of fresh sushi, sashimi and unique preparations of rolls and nigiri. The dynamic cocktail and bar program features spirits from Chef Howie’s own Wildwood Spirits Co., and the wine program boasts over 750 wines, winning prestigious awards like Food & Wine’s “Best Wine List in America.” Our knowledgeable sommeliers will help find the perfect pairing for every seafood dish or from the land fare, creating a culinary experience unlike any other.

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5. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bellevue

4.4

Awesome(1208)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bellevue

Booked 124 times today

Welcome to Earls Bellevue, located in the heart of Lincoln Square. With our sun-drenched atmosphere, soaring 28-foot ceilings, stunning marble and onyx fireplaces, and a beautifully stocked glass wine room, our space creates the perfect setting for any occasion.We offer a private dining area available for bookings year-round. Join us and Indulge in our daily features, epic Happy Hours, and weekend brunch as you bask in the elegance and charm of our surroundings.Whether you’re enjoying after-work drinks with friends or heading out for a special date night, Earls Bellevue offers the ideal ambiance. Our diverse menu, thoughtfully curated for the Bellevue community, has something for everyone to enjoy.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

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6. Momiji Capitol Hill

4.7

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 31 times today

Momiji is a hand-crafted Japanese restaurant located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our menu features sushi, omakase and other traditional Japanese foods prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Our courtyard will be an oasis in the bustling neighborhood.

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7. Wild Wasabi Signature

4.6

Exceptional(124)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Bellevue

Booked 22 times today

Tokyo Steak House is currently under the new management to become "SIGNATURE" performed by Wild Wasabi. Experience the excitement of Teppanyaki tableside grilling with fresh seafood, steaks, vegetables and rice are perfectly seasoned and grilled to order.You will be experiencing the authentic cooking skills of our talented chefs who juggle hot flames and sharp knives while artistically create a delicious meal for their guests. Our guests relish in the aroma of our special herbs and seasonings and enjoy a completed meal fresh off the grill.We also offer a wide variety of nigiri, sashimi, sushi rolls as well as extensive appetizers. Our executive chef-owner, Yong, is an Iron chef who are experienced in the fine art of sushi creation for more than 25 years. Best restaurant awarded in 2023 by Restaurant Guru, at Wild Wasabi Signature, we serve only the highest quality product and strive to give the best service possible. Dine in with us to have a SIGNAT

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8. Wild Ginger - Bellevue

4.5

Awesome(2251)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Bellevue

Booked 39 times today

** Wild Ginger Bellevue is currently open for dine in at 100% capacity. We also offer take out and delivery options through our to go partners Chow Now, Uber Eats and Door Dash. ** Wild Ginger has been a staple in the Seattle area since 1989. Our food originates in regions throughout Southeast Asia from China to Indonesia and beyond. We pride ourselves on offering traditional dishes from these distinctive regions and insist on house-made ingredients. Chefs make spicy chili sambals, fresh coconut milk, delicate egg noodles, our pungent oyster sauce, and more all from scratch. To achieve the sublime flavors of the East, there is no substitute for the time-honored customs of these rich and ancient cultures.

9. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4195)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 36 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

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10. Stateside - Seattle

4.9

Exceptional(335)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 16 times today

Chef Eric Johnson cooks casual but elegant dishes at his Capitol Hill restaurant specializing in Contemporary Asian cuisine. Since opening in 2014, he’s won over Seattle diners with dishes like chili cumin pork ribs, fried master stock chicken, and crispy duck fresh rolls. The cocktails feature Southeast Asian ingredients like galangal and lime leaf. Stateside is conveniently located on lower Capitol Hill within a short walk of the Convention Center, the Paramount theater and downtown. Check out Stateside's cocktail lounge next door, Foreign National, for an intimate craft cocktail experience.

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AltonVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food, excellent service, varied choices on the menu from sushi to fish entrees to many other types of entrees. John Howie has got a winner here, and its location away from Bellevue Square means they have to meet the demands of those who aren’t in town to just shop. And, they do that with ease. Well done, guys!
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Seastar Restaurant & Raw BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bellevue
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4.7
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Glenda
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
I’m usually love Earl’s this time was a disappointment. Hopefully next time will be better.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - BellevuePrice: Expensive• American• Bellevue
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4.4
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TARUN
Seattle / Eastern Washington •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Good experience. The Servers who were serving the meat, made sure to come regularly and any requests we had they would cover. The Main Server (Blue Shirt) hardly did come.
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Fogo de Chao - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Bellevue
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Paul
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Really great place. Food and service was on point!
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Cantinetta - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bellevue
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4.7
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Noelle
Virginia •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We were able to snag a reservation for Spinasse about one month before our visit-even then, the times available were 5 or 9 PM. We opted for 5 PM, and were seated promptly when they opened. My husband and I ordered the Tajarin Al Ragu and it did not disappoint! Loved watched the fresh pasta in the making, and our server was fantastic. Not local to SEA, but would visit again.
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SpinassePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.8

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. Cantinetta - Bellevue

2. Spinasse

3. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

4. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

5. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bellevue

6. Momiji Capitol Hill

7. Wild Wasabi Signature

8. Wild Ginger - Bellevue

9. Terra Plata

10. Stateside - Seattle

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