Best Restaurants for People Watching in Mercer Island

14 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Fogo de Chao - Bellevue restaurant

1. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

4.0

Excellent(2232)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Bellevue

Booked 123 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.

A photo of Solarium Kitchen & Bar restaurant

2. Solarium Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(312)

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.

A photo of Whiskey by John Howie restaurant

3. Whiskey by John Howie

4.8

Exceptional(128)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Bellevue

Booked 14 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.

4. Boat Bar

4.4

Awesome(429)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 9 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....

5. Quinn's Pub

4.4

Awesome(201)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 3 times today

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.

A photo of Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union restaurant

6. Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

4.7

Exceptional(1075)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Lake Union / Eastlake

Booked 127 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 Pedro and his 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.

A photo of The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle restaurant

7. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

4.3

Awesome(159)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Waterfront / Belltown

Booked 13 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.

A photo of FlintCreek Cattle Co. restaurant

8. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

4.6

Exceptional(1875)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenwood

Booked 28 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.

9. Conversation

4.7

Exceptional(356)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 5 times today

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.

10. Patagon

3.9

Excellent(169)

Price: Expensive

• American • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Patagon, where classic American flavors meet a relaxed atmosphere. Start your day right with our delicious brunch menu, served daily from 7 AM to 2 PM, featuring everything from fluffy French toast and savory benedicts to freshly brewed coffee. Then, unwind during our popular happy hour from 2 PM to 5 PM, with great drink specials and light bites. As evening falls, enjoy our selection of seafood, juicy steaks, and timeless American favorites, prepared with the finest ingredients. Whether you're here for brunch, happy hour, or a hearty dinner, we offer an inviting space to gather with friends and family and savor the best of American cuisine.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

E
Elaine
Seattle / Eastern Washington •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service was excellent - an efficient team approach. We did the Churrasco experience and the gentlemen were very generous with the meat portions - I recommend splitting with a table mate so you don’t fill up to soon and miss out on the. Variety of succulent meats. The salad bar has a lot of variety. This is definitely a special occasion place. And the tres leches cake was super yummy (free because it was my birthday)
More info
Fogo de Chao - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Bellevue
•
4
A
Angela
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was good, service could’ve been a little more prompt.
More info
Whiskey by John HowiePrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Bellevue
•
4.8
D
Deborah
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Our 2nd time at Solarium. I really like the buffet over the dinner option where you have to pick from a fixed menu). I also liked that they had a good selection of breakfast items. To be overly picky, I think several of the desserts were way too big meaning a single slice of cake was huge. It'd be better to have smaller items that are easier to try out 3-4 and not waste one big slice of cake. Some labels were missing on the desserts so I didn't know what the were. All tasty though.
More info
Solarium Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Northwest• Bellevue
•
4.2
C
CorineVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Excellent all the way around! Excellent service, food, cocktails & ambience!
More info
Quinn's PubPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Capitol Hill / First Hill
•
4.4
J
Junior
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Amazing experience every time we go. Thanks again for the amazing service, great cocktails and delicious meals.
More info
Boat BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Capitol Hill / First Hill
•
4.4

Explore OpenTable

Mercer Island

Best Restaurants for People Watching in Mercer Island

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Neighborhoods

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Accessibility

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

2. Solarium Kitchen & Bar

3. Whiskey by John Howie

4. Boat Bar

5. Quinn's Pub

6. Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union

7. The Fisherman's Restaurant & Bar-Seattle

8. FlintCreek Cattle Co.

9. Conversation

10. Patagon

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable