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allister dining room & bar - Allister, Mercer Island, WA

Allister

4.5
4.5
165 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Additional seating options
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
Bringing people together and building community through food, allister is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar located in beautiful Downtown Mercer Island, Washington. We offer simple American cuisine with an emphasis on Northwest seasonal ingredients, inspired by French and Asian influences.

Our bar features Classic craft cocktails, well-curated list of wines, NA beverages, and a selection of local and Nationally brewed beers.

We look forward to serving you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 552-0224
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joel Childs
  • Catering
    Let our team at allister cater your next special event! Whether you are looking to provide food for a small family gathering or hosting a large party, allister can create a menu that fits your needs. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next group dining or special event! Our space can accommodate a range of party sizes, from groups in our Private Dining Room, to full buy-outs of our Outdoor Dining Patio or Full restaurant and cocktail bar space. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Mercer Island
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 165 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Eastside

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Allister on Mercer Island offers an inviting ambiance with "awesome ambiance" and "delicious" food. The new menu impresses with standout dishes like butternut squash gnocchi and Wagyu burger. Attentive service and a "stunning bar" enhance the experience, making it "a diamond waiting to be found" and a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.
165 Reviews
  1. Virginia

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Two of us had lunch at Allister. It was a very cold day and I had arrived early to find the doors locked. But ... the hostess saw me and let me in early so that I would not have to wait outside in the cold. That level of consideration was typical of the service we received throughout. We talked quite a bit after we had finiished our food and no attempt was made to rush us out. The food was good and arrived quite quickly. The only drawback to the restaurant is the noise level. Once the restaurant fillls up it can be hard to hear your table companion.

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  2. Sarah

    VIP

    Seattle

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance, food is great! The star is the craft cocktail menu. Big outdoor patio.

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  3. Jenny

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and extra care and communication about my Celiac restrictions. The beef tenderloin skewers with chimmichuri and Crème Brûlée dessert stole the show! We will be back for sure! The room is gorgeous and welcoming, we never felt rushed, but we had trouble hearing each other over the crowd. We may try sitting at the bar next time so we can be next to each other so it’s easier to hear :)

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  4. Debbie

    VIP

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere. The menu seems revamped since my last visit during the soft opening. I like the varied options. My friend and I shared the King Salmon. She thought it was perfectly cooked; I thought a little over cooked. We had a very nice evening but was asked to close out as the next party was there. I guess that's the norm now. I would definitely return.

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  5. David

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a family birthday at this location. Recommended dishes include the shrimp toast appetizer ...excellent! Pork Chops were moist and flavorfull. Service outstanding.

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  6. bill

    VIP

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place but slow to get drinks and food. Might have been understaffed.

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  7. david

    VIP

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the new menu for the first time since return from out of town. Excellent list of new menu items. We ordered the chicken marsala and the pork chops - both were very good. Also, had the shrimp toast starter - unusual and quite tasty. We recommend all of these and will give the other new ones a try soon on our next visit.

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  8. B

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food better than last visit but salad nicoise was basically potatoes.

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  9. Christopher

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    On two occasions for lunch our servers were extremely upbeat, professional and personable. They, combined with the excellent selection and quality of the food created a memorable experience.

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  10. Petra

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious!!! Highly recommend the crab cakes and Cobb salad. And awesome ambiance!

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FAQs

Allister offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 552-0224.

Allister is rated 4.5 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

Allister does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Additional seating options

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Allister

7650 SE 27th St., Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mercer Island
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Childs
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 552-0224
  • Catering
    Let our team at allister cater your next special event! Whether you are looking to provide food for a small family gathering or hosting a large party, allister can create a menu that fits your needs. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next group dining or special event! Our space can accommodate a range of party sizes, from groups in our Private Dining Room, to full buy-outs of our Outdoor Dining Patio or Full restaurant and cocktail bar space. Please visit our website for more information.
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