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- MMarshaSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoE Everything was excellent but the noise Level was too high.More infoCrawlspace GastropubPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Mercer Island•4.8
- FFrancisLos Angeles •7 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFood and service was as always, exceptional I just wish they would use a proper ice cube when making and old fashioned drink. My only complaint. But otherwise it’s always a superb experience as a loyal customer! Pork chop was and is always phenomenal!More infoCarmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue•4.8
- LLizVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •13 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWhat a nice addition to Bellevue! Great EVERYTHING-especially the service, wow!More infoLa Mar Cocina Peruana BellevuePrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bellevue•4.7
- MMadisonSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoWe spent around $50 per person, it was busy because it was Valentines but the service was exception regardless!! Super kind servers and delicious food and drinks! We love coming here for date night, but when we come for birthdays or special events they always make it special. Joci (I hope I’m spelling that right) was our server and was so kind and attentive!More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - BellevuePrice: Expensive• American• Bellevue•4.4
- VVirginiaSeattle / Eastern Washington •13 reviews5.0Dined on 11 Feb 2025Two of us had lunch at Allister. It was a very cold day and I had arrived early to find the doors locked. But ... the hostess saw me and let me in early so that I would not have to wait outside in the cold. That level of consideration was typical of the service we received throughout. We talked quite a bit after we had finiished our food and no attempt was made to rush us out. The food was good and arrived quite quickly. The only drawback to the restaurant is the noise level. Once the restaurant fillls up it can be hard to hear your table companion.More infoAllisterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mercer Island•4.5
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An island in Seattle's Lake Washington, Mercer Island has a unique vibe of relaxed island time and busy suburb. You'll find most of its restaurants in the two main business districts. The north side hosts a bevy of cozy little restaurants offering choices like sushi, German cuisine, and traditional bistro fare. The south side features popular chain restaurants. Other choices scattered around the island include pizza, Mexican, Northwest staples like seafood, and a variety of East Asian food. Despite its reputation for expensive homes and bedroom community chic, you won't find much pretentiousness behind the Mercer Island dining scene.
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The most romantic restaurant in Mercer Island is Allister