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- EEmilySeattle / Eastern Washington •19 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI think we’ve found our new date night favorite! The food was amazing- we had the bulgogi plate, the general Cho’s chicken, and the banchan salad. We couldn’t decide which was best- all so good. Manhattans were perfect. We can’t wait to go back and try more!More infoCrawlspace GastropubPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Mercer Island•4.7
- BBettinaSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoFresh modern inviting atmosphere. We had a lovely server who was very sweet, but took a bit too long to circle back after the entree - this is being picky - we were ready for plates to be gone and coffee. Had excellent cocktails - all were beautifully balanced - the steak tartare and crab cakes were both yummy and presented beautifully. The table ordered branzino, salmon, waygu hamburger, Buddha plate and the duck. Everyone was very happy. Duck was said to be one of the best he had ever had, and the burger devoured. We were not intending on dessert but someone ordered the date & molasses cake with croissant & drambuie ice cream and toffee sauce + 5 forks ;) DUDE! Everyone at the table was enamoured - SO good - highly recommend! Overall great experience and will definitely go back.More infoAllisterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mercer Island•4.5
- MMelindaSeattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent food, service and ambiance. Went for anniversary dinner and had wonderful drinks, ceviche, lomo saltado, and tres leches. Highly recommend!More infoLa Mar Cocina Peruana BellevuePrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bellevue•4.7
- KKatrinaSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent food and service for lunch today - love this location!More infoCarmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue•4.8
- KKellieVIPLas Vegas •13 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoBeautiful restaurant! Great for groups. We had 10 people for a family birthday with all ages from teens to 70. I think it is noisy and laid-back enough to bring little kids/babies too. Everyone in our group enjoyed the fun setting, which was elegant but modern and relaxed. Everyone found something they loved on the menu, it had a lot of variety.More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - BellevuePrice: Expensive• American• Bellevue•4.4
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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