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allister dining room & bar - Allister, Mercer Island, WA

Allister

4.4
4.4
122 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Bringing people together and building community through food, allister is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar located in beautiful Downtown Mercer Island, Washington. We offer simple American cuisine with an emphasis on Northwest seasonal ingredients, inspired by French and Asian influences.

Our bar features Classic craft cocktails, well-curated list of wines, NA beverages, and a selection of local and Nationally brewed beers.

We look forward to serving you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 552-0224
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Mercer Island
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Allister on Mercer Island offers a stylish dining experience with "beautiful decor" and an inviting atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "amazing food" and "attentive service", although some mention "small portions" and occasional slow service. The outdoor patio is a highlight, while the varied menu and "delicious cocktails" make it a great choice for any occasion.

122 Reviews
  1. david

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed great meals last night at Allistir One of us had the scallops and I had the venison. Both were excellent with the accompany vegetables also excellent. We eat at Allistir often and these were some of our best meals and the new chef Joel is obviously doing wonderfully. We recommend eating at Allistir.

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  2. Houda

    Denver

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The desserts were great, so were the beverages. The atmosphere and decor was nice for Mercer island

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  3. Jennifer

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a great experience. Strange that the front door was left open the entire night on a very chilly evening. There was some of problem with the lock where (-according to the hostess) the door had to be fully open or closed and several patrons complained about it being open.  The power went off at some point because of the bomb cyclone, but the team handled it very well. Would definitely return. 

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  4. Susan

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu is a bit l8mited but we both loved what we ordered. I ordered the wagyu burger and my friend got the carbonara. Both were yummy. Had the blood orange sorbet for dessert, also, yummy! The only down side was the noise levels. Lots of hard surfaces.
    AllisterResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review, Susan! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Unfortunately, hard surfaces are a necessary evil in restaurants as we need to be able to clean everything to the standards of the Health Department but I do understand your concerns. Thank you again and we hope to see you again soon! Regards, Sara McAllister (GM/Owner)

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  5. Jason

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! Second time dining here and everything is so good. We will be back again.

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  6. Robin

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fave spot on the island for girl’s lunch. Great value, feels like I’m in Paris. I’m a regular at the bar for a martini & Caesar.
    AllisterResponded on 19 November 2024
    Bonjour and merci for the 5-star review, Robin! We appreciate the support and happy to be your favorite spot on MI for a girl's lunch. Regards, Sara McAllister (GM/Owner)

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  7. Tom

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambience ! Highly recommend
    AllisterResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Tom! It means a lot to us that you have enjoyed your experience. Looking forward to serving you again very soon. Regards, Sara McAllister (GM/Owner)

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  8. John

    Seattle

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at your restaurant. It was a great experience. Food was delicious and our server was OUTSTANDING!!! She took the time to walk us through the menu, give us suggestions and gave us ideas on what to try on our next visit. We'll definitely be back.
    AllisterResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review, John! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We are always working to make improvements and it means a lot to us that we made you happy. We look forward to serving you again soon! Regards, Sara McAllister (GM/Owner)

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  9. Jeannette

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After reading some of the reviews I had low expectations, but I enjoyed my lunch - sandwich, soup, and green salad. My friend had the grilled Caesar salad with chicken and she said it was good. The decor is light and open. Maybe a little noisy, but tolerable. I’d go back.

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  10. Heather

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice new dining room, bathroom and outdoor dining area. Excellent, friendly, attentive service. Dessert, drinks and coffee were great. Appetizers and entrees appeared inventive on the menu but tasted a bit bland and under-seasoned. I wanted to be wowed at these prices.

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FAQs

Allister offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 552-0224.

Allister is rated 4.4 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today

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Google Map for Allister

7650 SE 27th St., Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Mercer Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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