Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Mercer Island

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Itadaki Yakiniku

4.7

Exceptional(27)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese Speciality • Bellevue

Booked 10 times today

We are pleased to offer free 4-hour parking validation for guests parking in the lot within our building. If you choose to stay longer, please note that additional parking fees may apply for any time exceeding 4 hours.We look forward to welcoming you! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or seeking an unforgettable meal, we promise to take you on a culinary adventure like no other at Itadaki Yakiniku. Experience the perfect blend of indulgence, harmony, and quality that defines our approach to fine dining.

2. John Howie Steak

4.7

Exceptional(4123)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Bellevue

Booked 54 times today

"Recently voted Readers' Choice "Best Steak" in Seattle Magazine"Chef/restaurateur John Howie's definitive NW steak house, serving custom-aged USDA Prime steaks, American Wagyu Beef, Australian Waygu beef, Japanese "A5" 100% Wagyu beef, fresh seasonal Pacific fish and seafoods, wild foraged mushrooms, and locally sourced fruits and vegetables. John Howie Steak features two wood fired grills, mesquite charcoal and applewood that add subtle flavors to the foods. The wine list features a "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator. Enjoy classic and seasonal specialty cocktails, or the world’s finest single-malt scotch, bourbons and fine cognacs in the lounge. Two beautifully appointed private dining rooms are available for meetings or special occasions. A 20% service charge is included on each check. John Howie Steak retains 100% of the service charge. Our professional service team receives industry leading compensation.

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3. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8

Exceptional(4056)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 40 times today

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

4. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4181)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 37 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

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5. Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

4.5

Awesome(1434)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bellevue

Booked 5 times today

Contemporary steak & sushi house with one-of-a-kind views in downtown Bellevue, open for weekend brunch, happy hour, & dinner.

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6. Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Join us in the Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Olympic every weekend for classic Afternoon Tea. On Fridays, enjoy tea from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Immerse yourself in this timeless Fairmont tradition, celebrating 100 years of Seattle's finest afternoon tea. In honor of our Centennial, savor a special menu that blends timeless elegance with modern touches, featuring winter flavors inspired by our December 6, 1924 opening. Each guest will also receive a parting gift - our limited-edition 1924 Olympic Blend.The experience is $95 per person, or $50 per child age 12 and under. Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free options are available. Holiday Tea in December can be booked through OpenTable Experiences for Dec. 1–15, and Dec. 16–30 at The George restaurant. Please note any dietary restrictions in your reservation. For parties larger than eight, email PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com. Note: Price excludes tax and gratuity.

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7. Metropolitan Grill

4.9

Exceptional(6347)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

The Metropolitan Grill. The moment you step into the Metropolitan Grill, you know you have entered a classic steakhouse. Guests enter through tall mahogany doors to be greeted by tuxedo clad Maitre D’s. Cuts of beef are showcased in a glass display in the front entryway. Framed photographs of celebrities, sports heroes and local politicians, all frequent visitors to The Met, line the walls. At the Metropolitan Grill, the focus is on the Prime beef, American and Japanese Wagyu. Steaks are seared over the high heat of the “Iron Wood of the World,” imported mesquite charcoal, ensuring the most tender, juicy steaks available. Metropolitan Grill Chefs personally select each cut that is served to guests. The Metropolitan Grill’s award-winning wine list showcases the definitive steakhouse selection of premium West Coast red wines, with special emphasis on Cabernets, Merlots and Meritage.

8. Cafe Juanita

4.7

Exceptional(3415)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Kirkland

Booked 11 times today

Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list. Cafe Juanita serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, ranging in price per person from $175-$205. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte. Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.

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9. Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

4.6

Exceptional(1743)

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Approachable sophisticated Pacific Northwest cuisine, simply prepared using the finest regional ingredients and served in a dining room with maritime-inspired design and sweeping views of Elliott Bay.Goldfinch Tavern is a collaboration between Ethan Stowell and Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. Named for the state bird of Washington, the American Goldfinch.The upscale tavern pays homage to the city’s pioneer days, when taverns catered to lumberjacks and sailors alike, providing a place for travelers and locals to both socialize and conduct business, all while enjoying drinks and food.

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10. The Capital Grille - Seattle

4.8

Exceptional(3912)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 105 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Colby
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
What a great dining experience, surpassed only by the quality of the food.
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Terra PlataPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6
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Connie
Idaho •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always the food and service was outstanding. Lunch and dinner are both excellent choices
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Il Terrazzo CarminePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pioneer Square
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4.8
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Rachel
Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was such an amazing experience! The service team was absolutely amazing. After every course, someone will replace your utensils. The price point is definitely up there but I think the experience is worth it. The first 2 courses blew my mind. I’m not new to omakase experience but never had Japanese bbq coursed out! For sure bringing something new and unique to Bellevue.
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Itadaki YakinikuPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese Speciality• Bellevue
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4.7
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MinhT
Seattle / Eastern Washington •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
What a perfect night out with friends!! My server, Reuben was warm, friendly, and cheerful. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. We ordered house baked bread with whipped butter and sea salt. Bread was soft and fluffy light. Buttered mushrooms was so good!! Spicy Habanero Butter Shrimp was flavorful and not spicy at all. The grilled king salmons and rib eye steak dishes were perfectly seasoned. We were so full but had to finish off with the flourless chocolate cake and my favorite, the bananas foster, a spectacular cooking show of a flambé banana liqueur, Cruzan “151” rum, and cinnamon served on vanilla ice cream. Yum!!! Overall, it was a great spot to celebrate something special and I cannot wait to the next visit.
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John Howie SteakPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Bellevue
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4.7
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Jesse
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
4.0
Dined on Oct 19, 2024
For the price, brunch is not at the same pedigree as dinner.
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Ascend Prime Steak & SushiPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bellevue
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4.5

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Itadaki Yakiniku

2. John Howie Steak

3. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4. Terra Plata

5. Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

6. Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

7. Metropolitan Grill

8. Cafe Juanita

9. Goldfinch Tavern at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

10. The Capital Grille - Seattle

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