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Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar, Bellevue, WA

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7
4.7
4790 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (425) 456-0010
  • Website
    http://www.seastarrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Howie
  • Catering
    Weddings, private dinners, theme parties, cooking classes or special events. Seastar's professional off-site catering team can take care of your needs. Your menu will be designed specifically for your event by Chef Howie. We are a full service provider, taking care of all your tables, chairs, rentals, linen, service, entertainment and food and beverage needs. Please call or email us at catering@seastarrestaurant.com for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    We Do All The Work, You Have All The Fun! John Howie Catering private dining options at Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar will accommodate a small, intimate group or up to 250 guests for both seated or cocktail-style events.
  • Location
    205 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Area
    Bellevue
  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue
  • Parking details
    We offer validated parking for 3 hours. The garage is located below the building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

  • Bellevue's Best Kept Secret - Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Join us in the Seastar bar for Happy Hour every night of the week from 4 pm – 7 pm! Enjoy fresh sushi, poke, and oysters, or delight in our popular Wagyu beef and mushroom burger, truffle fries, and deviled eggs! Wine and beer specials and tasty hand-crafted cocktails all with happy hour prices. Happy hour menu is only available in our bar seating, reservations not required. We look forward to serving you!

    Bellevue's Best Kept Secret - Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm photo

  • Free Corkage on Sundays

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
    Bring your own bottle and enjoy complimentary corkage on Sundays!

  • Reopening For Lunch!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    We are excited to announce our reopening for lunch on September 27th! Available Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 to 1:30. Please book your reservation online or give us a call. We look forward to serving you!

Menu

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What 4,790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Eastside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar offers a consistently delightful dining experience with its "excellent service" and "amazing food." Patrons praise its ambiance and attentive staff, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While some mention a "20% service charge," the quality of seafood, especially the "divine diver scallops," impresses many.

4,790 Reviews

  1. Markus

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Won’t be coming here again. The food is ok, Salmon is farmed but at least our server was honest about that. My beef is with the drinks, $4 for an egg used in a whiskey sour ? $4? Then another $22 for the actual drink which lacked any alcohol in the puddle of a mini martini glass it was served in. The extra $4 for an egg was never mentioned until the bill came. The price for dinner here is very far removed from any value, even by Bellevue standards.

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  2. Robert

    Seattle

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great sea bass and king salmon perfectly prepared. Service was very pleasant. Highly recommend.

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  3. Trish

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the steelhead once before. It was fantastic then, not so much this time. Otherwise everything was great. I do wish more people would adhere to the business casual dress code. People in shorts and sweatpants don’t fit in.

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  4. Courtney

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Seastar many times over the years, and I’ve never been disappointed. It’s a wonderful restaurant, for a nice dinner out or a celebration. I look forward to my next visit.

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  5. Sue

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite resturants!!! Food is absolutely delicious and consistent, ambiance is great as is the service. 20% gratuity is added which they deserve but why before tax? Paying tax of gratuity too?

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  6. Matthew

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Very accommodating to our long lunch. Highly recommend

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  7. Alexis

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't say enough about how great our dinner was at Seastar. I had a group of 9 work colleagues for dinner and the service was impressive. We never had an empty drink! Water glasses were filled constantly. We ordered the seafood tower which was delicious. You get a taste of everything. I will be dreaming about my blood orange scallops forever. Desserts were unique and delicious. Thank you!!!

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  8. Scott

    Seattle

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seastar is still providing elevated dining and exceptional service after more than 20 years in Bellevue. Manager Michelle and server Alana were awesome! Halibut ceviche, Sea Scallops with blood orange, and Hawaiian Opaka paka were all outstanding. The wine list is second to none and Seastar is hitting all the high notes more than two decades after putting Bellevue on the fine dining map. Cheers to you!

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  9. Lori

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Server came by way too often to ask if we wanted more wine. Noticeable up sell too much. It was early so the only table…. But not ok

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  10. Gerry

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Seastar has been a great high end sea food Eastside favorite for so long I’d call it an institution. We got one of the worst waiters I’ve ever had. He clearly didn’t know the menu and instead of learning or getting help just made stuff up. Example: “how is the salmon prepared Mr. Waiter?” “With seasonings.” “What sort of seasonings?” “A variety.” “So not with any sauce or butter, just seasonings? Can you be more specific?” “Onion and garlic.” “ I’m glad the salmon didnt come out with onion and garlic on it. And maybe its just me being old but what does one do when given a check that says “we’ve added a 20% service fee. The server doesnt get any of it. Our servers are well paid and tipping is optional.” Yet theres still a line for gratuity. Should I have not tipped? Despite the poor service I felt compelled to do so as I think its insulting not to.

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FAQs

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 456-0010.

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 4790 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

205 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue
  • Area
    Bellevue
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer validated parking for 3 hours. The garage is located below the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Howie
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.seastarrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (425) 456-0010
  • Catering
    Weddings, private dinners, theme parties, cooking classes or special events. Seastar's professional off-site catering team can take care of your needs. Your menu will be designed specifically for your event by Chef Howie. We are a full service provider, taking care of all your tables, chairs, rentals, linen, service, entertainment and food and beverage needs. Please call or email us at catering@seastarrestaurant.com for more information!
  • Private party facilities
    We Do All The Work, You Have All The Fun! John Howie Catering private dining options at Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar will accommodate a small, intimate group or up to 250 guests for both seated or cocktail-style events.

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