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- BbrianVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWould definitely go Back . Fish was fresh and tastyMore infoLa Mar Cocina Peruana BellevuePrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bellevue•4.7
- AangelleSeattle / Eastern Washington •25 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 27, 2024Carmine’s is one of the best food experiences we have had in awhile! Service was exceptional, the lobster pasta special was a dream, the fillet with gnocchi was lovely. And the bread pudding was amazing. Thank you for a great evening. We will be back!More infoCarmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue•4.8
- DDianeSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 26, 2024Hosted a party of 11 for lunch. Started with truffle fries and sweet corn + avocado dip for the table...delicious! Orders for lunch were also 5 star: Chicken burger, sushi, ribs, fish tacos, noodle bowl. All food came out at one time. Service was exceptional.More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - BellevuePrice: Expensive• American• Bellevue•4.4
- PPhilip N.Seattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 26, 2024As usual, there were not many restaurants open close to where we live Christmas Day 2024. So I turned to my trusted app -- Open Table - which I could use to narrow down the day. Fofo de Chao sounded intriguing, so I booked one of the few openings -- 4:45PM. Around 3:30PM a 7PM time had opened up, so I cancelled the 4:45PM time AFTER I booked the 7PM time. That way, I was assured we had a time and our prior time was opened up for others. Because we had a reservation, we waited about 10 minutes to be seated. There were about 40 people in line, who we had to assume did NOT have reservations. Thank you, Open Table! We were seated close to the front window in a semi-private 2-person table, which we appreciated greatly. Our wait person Marsala could not have been more personable and professional. Because we had not eaten in the restaurant before, and because there was a special holiday presentation, Marsala explained to us how the entire process worked. Everything started with a self-service salad bar (like those that existed before Coid-19), which was pleasant. Large plates were available instead of the very small ones other venues offer. Once we were at out table, my wife and I were both given 2-inch-in-diameter paper discs. One side up indicated you were not ready for meats. Flip it, and a steady stream of carvers came to us offering different meats -- carved at the table and put on our plates. The meats were not overcooked, and overall were delicious. Our check, including an 18% (voluntary) tip on food+tax was $208. So at ages 80 and 84 on fixed incomes, we will be reserving Fogo de Chao for special occasions. But we were very happy with the whole experience. You will not leave hungry!More infoFogo de Chao - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Bellevue•4
- TTuckSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined on Dec 24, 2024The salmon and masala chicken on Chef’s special Christmas menu are delicious! The date and molasses cake dessert is heavenly divine!More infoAllisterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mercer Island•4.5
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Discover Mercer Island
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