Best Restaurants for People Watching in Mercer Island

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1. Carmine's - Bellevue

4.8

Exceptional(2729)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bellevue

Booked 40 times today

From the owners of Il Terrazzo Carmine, one of Seattle"s most iconic and beloved establishments, comes Carmine's Bellevue. Carmine's Bellevue brings to the east side the same level of quality in service, food, and ambiance that has made its sister restaurant a true institution in Downtown Seattle. Located at 88 102nd Avenue in Bellevue's historic Old Bellevue neighborhood, Carmines is nestled against Bellevue Park. With a rustic, timeless interior, Carmine's provides patrons an escape from the increasingly urbanized way of life. Upscale and elegant, Carmine's feels anything but stiff and pretentious. Good for business meetings, special occasions, or simply dining with loved ones, Carmine's Bellevue is a true destination on the east side.

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2. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

4.1

Excellent(2177)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Bellevue

Booked 127 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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3. Solarium Kitchen & Bar

4.0

Excellent(300)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Bellevue

Booked 1 time today

Inspired by our local farmers the menu spotlights the best northwest ingredients executed in simple, fresh, craft cooking.Solarium provides a large, open dining area with vertical glass ceilings which allows for a safe and welcoming atmosphere to gather together and enjoy the best in northwest cooking served alongside craft cocktails and an extensive list of local beer and wine.Located on the 3rd floor of the Hilton Bellevue. Free parking.

4. Boat Bar

4.3

Awesome(426)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 3 times today

Brought to you by Renee Erickson and the Sea Creatures team, Boat Bar offers a casual, chic atmosphere next door to its companion restaurant - the award-winning Bateau. Chef Taylor Thornhill of Bateau presents a menu that focuses on oysters, seafood, and fresh, seasonal, small plates. Join us for Happy Hour from 5-6pm daily, when you can get $1 off all oysters, beer, glass pours of wine, house cocktails, and well spirits. Stop by on your way to Bateau or take in a full meal with us at the Boat Bar. We can't wait to host you! Until we meet at the table....

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5. Whiskey by John Howie

4.8

Exceptional(121)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Bellevue

Booked 3 times today

Whiskey by John Howie is the Eastside’s whiskey and craft cocktail destination for guests 21+ years old. The global selection of rare and well done whiskies has been thoroughly collected for the curious to the connoisseur by Whiskey’s in house curator, Tim Lodahl. The unique menu of delightful bar bites features new and favorite tastes crafted by proprietor John Howie and executive chef Jed Laprade.Whiskey by John Howie is available for private events. This 1,420 square foot space - which can accommodate up to 84 people for private events - features rich, dark woods complemented by dark brick and gold accents that give the room a comfortable, stylish feel. Hundreds of rare and sought after whiskey titles elegantly adorn the main wall, just above Whiskey’s open kitchen space. John Howie Catering offers a diverse range of chef-designed specialty menus that can be customized to the unique needs and style of each event.

6. Quinn's Pub

4.3

Awesome(198)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Capitol Hill / First Hill

At Quinn’s Pub we take traditions of the classic public house and raise them to new levels. We are community driven, quality focused, continual experiment in what it means to be a pub.Our food is refined takes on traditional pub fare, our bar carefully curated, and our space open to all.

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7. Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.7

Exceptional(1060)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 40 times today

Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Downtown Seattle since 2005, this location continues the Portage Bay Cafe mission of local, organic and sustainable fare. From our Crab Cake Benedict to our signature House-Made Challah French Toast, our items are carefully crafted to use the best seasonal and organic ingredients available. Chef Lauren and her team create monthly specials to further highlight our food-producing partners.Portage Bay Cafe at South Lake Union is a large, airy, boisterous space with lots of energy and we have outdoor dining all year round. We look forward to serving you soon.

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8. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

4.1

Excellent(150)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Waterfront / Belltown

Booked 10 times today

Fisherman’s Restaurant is located at the end of the historic Pier 57 built in 1902 by hardware retailers from San Francisco. The Fisherman's Restaurant has been serving Seattle since 1976 for over thirty years, at the end of Miners Landing. The Fisherman's menu primarily consists of fresh northwest seafood, also featuring mesquite grilled items, poultry and pasta dishes. The menu is comprised of lunch and dinner specialties and our 4 signature feasts.

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9. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.7

Exceptional(1855)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenwood

Booked 24 times today

Flint Creek Cattle Company is a new American steak restaurant that emphasizes ethically raised beef and sustainable farm practices. The dining area is extremely wide open and spacious. There is a large, high vaulted ceiling in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows that lets in lots of natural light and lets guests feel like they are eating outside. Flint Creek's menu is an ever rotating selection of modern American cuisine. The items on it frequently change based on the seasonality of the ingredients, ensuring new items are introduced as others leave. Favorites on the menu include Fennel Braised Wild Boar Shoulder, Durham Ranch Bison Hangar Steak, and the Oven Roasted Duck Confit.

10. Conversation

4.6

Exceptional(354)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Step into Conversation, an inviting Seattle restaurant where Northwest cuisine takes center stage. Located in the heart of the city, we blend locally sourced ingredients with global flavors to create a dining experience that is both familiar and adventurous. Our menu reflects a commitment to sustainability and seasonality, ensuring each dish bursts with freshness and creativity. Whether you're enjoying our signature seafood dishes or savoring our innovative vegetarian options, every plate tells a story of craftsmanship and passion. Join us for an unforgettable meal in our cozy yet contemporary space, where food and conversation converge to create memorable dining moments.

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Debravip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We live Carmines! Always delicious and wonderful waitstaff!!!!
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Carmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue
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4.8
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Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food wasn’t very good. Shrimp was over cooked and so was the steak. Service was decent but the server had zero personality and didn’t seem to want to engage any more than absolutely necessary. Drinks were ok. I probably won’t go back given the high prices and poor food.
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Whiskey by John HowiePrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Bellevue
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4.8
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Anastasia Elizabeth
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Apooba was our server (I apologize if that isn’t spelled correctly) and he was awesome! We started with a different server (never got their name) and he took over our table seamlessly. The manager came over as well to help get the meats we were wanting to try out quickly. The food was great, we had the Best of Brazil selection, the bottom sirloin was our favorite!
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Fogo de Chao - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Bellevue
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4.1
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Alex
Seattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Very interesting menu, most of it tasted excellent but was a bit pricy. Portions are all the smaller side, great for tapas style eating with a small group. Was a bit on the noisy side.
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Boat BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.3
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Sunny
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 22, 2024
We participated in the Seattle Dine Around. The food was delicious and the service was very attentive. Would definitely go back.
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Solarium Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Northwest• Bellevue
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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmine's - Bellevue

2. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

3. Solarium Kitchen & Bar

4. Boat Bar

5. Whiskey by John Howie

6. Quinn's Pub

7. Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

8. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

9. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

10. Conversation

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