Best American Restaurants in Mercer Island

We have Feb 14 dinner. Pre-fixed menu of 3 dishes and a dessert. The crab cakes were fantastic. So were salads. The steak was done perfectly as I requested (med rare). We also had wine pairing, which might be something I'd skip in retrospect. The wine was fine. It's just a tad too much of it. For two, it turned $500 including tips. Finally, it was very busy on Feb 14 so we had to wait a little. Not an issue though.

We spent around $50 per person, it was busy because it was Valentines but the service was exception regardless!! Super kind servers and delicious food and drinks! We love coming here for date night, but when we come for birthdays or special events they always make it special. Joci (I hope I’m spelling that right) was our server and was so kind and attentive!

We brought our 5yr old daughter to celebrate my husband’s birthday and we were so welcomed and comfortable in the setting. Our Server Tina was wonderful so informative and helpful. Her attention detail and ease made it such an enjoyable experience. The wait staff were so attentive and on top of everything. A manager named Jon visited us twice and really tried to make it fun for my daughter and us. Just an incredible experience!

The Crawlspace Gastropub is an absolute gem! The food is nothing short of delicious—every dish is thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavor. The service is impeccable; the staff is attentive, friendly, and makes you feel right at home. We couldn’t be happier to have this amazing spot on the island. If you’re looking for great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Crawlspace Gastro Pub is the place to be! Highly recommend! Let me know if you’d like any tweaks!

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.