Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Mercer Island

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue

4.7

Exceptional(118)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Bellevue

Booked 44 times today

La Mar Cocina Peruana, led by acclaimed chef Gastón Acurio, brings authentic Peruvian cuisine to downtown Bellevue, Washington. This cebichería celebrates traditional Peruvian flavors in a casual yet upscale setting. The restaurant features a pisco bar, a cebiche bar with a raw fish display, and an open-air kitchen that overlooks both upper and lower dining areas, including a private room for intimate gatherings. Under Executive Chef Kaoru Chang, La Mar emphasizes fresh seafood sourced directly from the sea, showcasing the essence of Peruvian culinary traditions.Parking available at Bellevue Plaza. Entrance located on 106th Street. Parking validated for all restaurant guests.

2. 84 Yesler

4.8

Exceptional(58)

Price: Very Expensive

• Northwest • Pioneer Square

Booked 2 times today

At 84 Yesler, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community and providing a versatile venue that inspires innovation and connection. Join us and be a part of something special in Pioneer Square.

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3. Skillet Diner at Capitol Hill

4.5

Awesome(646)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 8 times today

No Mo' CashHeads up! In order to provide the safest work environment possible for the team we will no longer accept cash. We gladly take Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other forms of touchless payment. The award-winning Skillet Diner opened in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle in 2011. We’re a neighborhood joint doing our best to make the place feel relaxed, service attentive and easy; the food approachable yet focused. We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The style of food is similar to what we’re known for on the airstream …the difference? we have so much more room! Items range from our fennel-crusted fried chicken and waffle to our burger with bacon jam, arugula, and bleu cheese, to our legendary kale Caesar salad. Seating policy: We require your whole party be present to be sat.

4. Outlier

4.1

Excellent(495)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

OUTLIER is a Seattle gathering place, serving Pacific Northwest cuisine and craft cocktails that are simple and approachable in concept, yet meant to stand out.

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5. Whiskey by John Howie

4.8

Exceptional(124)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Bellevue

Booked 4 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. Palace Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(535)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 13 times today

Palace Kitchen offers an open kitchen concept to allow guests to watch the chefs at work. Settle in for dinner at one of the booths or our horseshoe shaped bar with low, intimate lighting and enjoy fresh, seasonal food that is served late into the night. Diners at Palace Kitchen love the whole trout, rotisserie chicken and burger royale that are grilled over the apple wood grill in house.Palace Kitchen offers late night dining with a full menu until 12:00am and bar until 1:00am. Our King Boletus Parlor and Chanterelle Rooms offer private dining for groups of up to either 16 guests or up to 20 guests.

7. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4245)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 48 times today

Rustic Mediterranean cuisine at Lola, another in the Tom Douglas family of exceptional downtown restaurants. Don’t miss our hearty breakfasts including eggs benedict and pancakes with sausage, ouzo sizzling kebabs, or our grilled to order pita bread s brought to us fresh from our own Dahlia bread bakery right across the street and served with house made spreads. Located in the heart of the bustling Belltown neighborhood, Lola offers the perfect urban dining experience in it’s upbeat environment, just minutes from downtown shopping and theatre to the south and great music and night life to the north on fourth avenue. We’re committed to a green community, composting 75% of waste and supporting our local growers.

8. Harvest Beat

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegan • Wallingford

Booked 11 times today

We Have The Passion To Serve You The Best Quality Organic Five Course Vegan Dinner In Seattle. Showcasing Seasonal Vegetables From The North West Woods And Local Family Farmer Friends. We are also offering limited nightly to go dinners.

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9. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(171)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Enjoy creatively prepared American fare at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. This charming spot features various flags draped across the ceiling and an open kitchen where patrons can watch the chefs at work. Owner Merrisa Firnstahl-Claridge and Executive Chef Jason Amador delight in offering delicious food with friendly service in a comfortable atmosphere. Patrons can choose from entrées like salmon cakes with pickled vegetables, homemade meatballs with pasta or a hoisin-glazed prime rib burger at Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro. Sourdough pizza with a choice of toppings, salads, hearty sandwiches and vegetarian dishes also make for fulfilling meals. Von's 1000Spirits Gusto Bistro is featured in publications such as The Seattle Times and The Stranger. It has happy hour with a sizable bar that serves cocktails as well as housemade vodka, gin and tequila. This bistro hosts private events for parties as well.

10. Neb

4.6

Exceptional(113)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Our long-time love of Piedmont and the wines of, are the inspiration for the food and vibe. Simple, rustic NW Italianesque dishes, out of the wood fired oven anchor the menu. A funky negroni or a magnum of Produttori Barbaresco and all the food make for a fun night Neb.

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kristin
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Every dish was delicious and they were very accommodating to suggest options for children with food allergies
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La Mar Cocina Peruana BellevuePrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bellevue
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4.7
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BSpann
Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food, service and ambience were fine. Being a John Howie restaurant, we weren’t surprised by the high prices. Two cocktails, two starters, two steaks with no sides, and two glasses of wine were almost $300. We were surprised, however, at the 20% service charge on the bill that goes entirely to John Howie. Their explanation was that they pay their staff well and give them benefits. There was a typical place for a tip on the check. Had we added a typical 20% tip, we would have paid over $100 in add-ons plus $35 tax which included tax on the service charge. This certainly put a damper on our enthusiasm for this restaurant. $400+ for the above listed food is certainly not worth it.
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Whiskey by John HowiePrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Bellevue
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4.8
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Camilla
Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding food, great service! Nothing to be done about the large boisterous party that was quite noisy. I will be back to try even more…the tasting menu was fantastic.
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84 YeslerPrice: Very Expensive• Northwest• Pioneer Square
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4.8
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Margaret
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Awesome server! He gave great suggestions to make my breakfast selection spot on.
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Skillet Diner at Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.5
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Meghan
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Great food and amazing service! Perfect for a pre-show dinner
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OutlierPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.1

Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Mercer Island

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. La Mar Cocina Peruana Bellevue

2. 84 Yesler

3. Skillet Diner at Capitol Hill

4. Outlier

5. Whiskey by John Howie

6. Palace Kitchen

7. Lola Seattle

8. Harvest Beat

9. Von's 1000 Spirits - Seattle

10. Neb

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