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- RRJSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined todayIt was unexpected and a pleasant surprise that our waitress, Taylor, remembered our preferences from our previous dining time. She brought us unsalted bread and unsalted butter and remembered that we also ordered a bottle of Pellegrino. Again, a pleasant surprise for us that she remembered our salt free preference. We ordered the 12 oz filet and New England lobster roll, with a shared salad and octopus appetizer, all items were perfectly made. Latte was delicious and banana sundae too.More infoWater Grill - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bellevue•4.6
- MMeghanSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe loooooved our experience with the staff, the owner, and new chef! From the minute we stepped into the door from the decor, the ambiance and the vibe; to the service and especially for the quality of food and drink. We felt at home, special, and in a positive establishment. Thank you for taking care of us yesterday for our business meeting! We will be back for more business meals and events :)More infoAllisterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mercer Island•4.4
- KKyleSeattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoI cannot thank enough for an awesome night last night at Earls restaurant. We had a smooth check in at the receptionist and a night fulfilled with excellent service and yummy foods and drinks. We were early for the reservation, but the restaurant was able to make our table ready early, which was very nice and they all helped celebrate our occasion even much better. Our server (Toen - not sure if it is his name, but it was shown on the receipt) was very good, friendly and professional. He kept checking on us, fulfilling our waters and taking orders and bringing foods out in a timely manner. Special thanks to Liam, the General Manager, because I know that he was the person behind to arrange everything more special for our party. Thanks a lot Earls!More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - BellevuePrice: Expensive• American• Bellevue•4.4
- TTARUNSeattle / Eastern Washington •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe Meats were good. The Servers were always checking on what we wanted and made sure we got it. Overall great experience. We come here thrice a year for my Wife, Don and my Birthday. Today was my Birthday.More infoFogo de Chao - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Bellevue•4
- JJuliaSeattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days ago10/10 from the beginning to the end. Seamless and quick check in. We arrived to our table with a 'Happy Birthday' card which was such a nice and personable touch. We have been here many times, and have enjoyed our experience with every single one of our servers! Ask for wine pairings with your meal - you will not be disappointed. My menu highlights are the fried calamari, the filetto with gnocchi and the lobster pappardelle... The chefs are amazing! You cannot go wrong with anything from their menu. We ended our dinner with a complimentary dessert for my bf's bday and had coffee and biscotti to top it all off. **They offer free parking too so you don't have to walk in the rain! Make sure you validate your parking with the QR code or with the host.More infoCarmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue•4.8
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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