Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Eastside

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Eastside? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Eques

4.8

4.8 (245)

$30 and under

American

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Eques vision is to use fresh and locally sourced harvests for their a la carte breakfast and American-style buffet menus. Their Pacific Northwest themed dishes are a comfort and seasonal delight to both guests and locals. Located on the second floor of the Wintergarden Atrium in the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Eques provides hotel guests, Eastside executives, and locals a welcoming atmosphere where you can read the paper, sip your coffee, and start your morning right.

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Christine

Dined on Oct 19, 2024

Service was great. Restaurant was very clean. Ordered Crab Benedict and it didn’t disappoint.

Von's 1000 Spirits - Woodinville

4.8

4.8 (302)

$30 and under

American

Woodinville

About the restaurant

Von’s Woodinville features true Seattle Sourdough, bespoke spirits, scratch cocktails, and the legendary Wagering Wheel. We are located down the street from Woodinville Whiskey, and next door to Novelty Hill Winery. Von’s features the city’s largest collection of spirits, over 1000 and growing. Our kitchen specializes in sourdough pizza and pasta, prime marbled hamburgs and made-to-order salmon chowder.

We are equally excited to introduce Northwest Spirits (now open!), our family craft distillery, which will be intimately situated next door. Come sample our Bar Boss and Savor Spear collections. Rich in flavor and aroma, these are reward spirits for your Halcyon Days.

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Debbie

Dined 2 days ago

Dined with my best friends tonight. Dillion was our waiter and did an awesome job. Food was delicious as well as the cocktails. Always our go to restaurant

North Bend Bar & Grill

4.9

4.9 (74)

$31 to $50

American

North Bend

About the restaurant

Crafted with the best ingredients the PNW has to offer. Come find us at the base of the beautiful Cascade Mountains in North Bend, Washington.

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Shannon

Dined 1 day ago

Best service tonight! Super attentive waitress. We enjoyed a quiet corner for a date night and everything was delicious. Best Old Fashioned I’ve had as well!

Matts’ Rotisserie & Oyster Lounge

4.6

4.6 (1300)

$31 to $50

American

Redmond

About the restaurant

Seattle native restaurateurs Chris Matthew Hill and Matt Fleck are capitalizing on their hard-working, infectiously fun personalities, channeling their veteran restaurant skills into what was a sorely missing dining option on the Eastside, an upscale, yet casual restaurant.

Stylish and inviting, Matts' design offers a rich blend of cutting edge and glowing décor accents that convey a sense of casualness, comfort and warmth. Choose from a versatile combination of accommodating booths, large round tables, relaxing bar seating, private dining space and a seasonal outdoor patio.

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Caroline

Dined 1 day ago

Matt’s is a go-to for us. Always interesting, delicious food at good prices. The back area is ideal for less noisy dining. They go out of their way to make you happy here.

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PNW Oysters

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10 oz Prime Filet Mignon

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Beef Short Rib Stroganoff

Cedar + Elm

4.7

4.7 (340)

$31 to $50

American

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Cedar + Elm is the heart of The Lodge at St. Edward State Park, a beautifully restored landmark hotel peacefully tucked away in a lush 326-acre forest just 30 minutes from Seattle.

Led by Executive Chef Luke Kolpin (Formerly of Noma and Bravo's Top Chef), Cedar + Elm’s menu is inspired by the undeniable spirit of the region we’re proud to call home. Every ingredient, flavor, and method of preparation is infused with an anchored authenticity. The bounty of each season informs our direction, culminating in familiar and approachable dishes with refined presentations and bold flavors.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, or brunch, for an inspired Pacific Northwest dining experience. We also feature live music in our Tonsorium Bar Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as well as all night happy hour Sunday through Thursday!

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Linda

Dined 1 day ago

We had a great experience at Cedar+Elm! We took our grandkids out for their 25th birthday, and the food was superb, the service was quick, friendly and professional (thanks Parker!). The pork belly, salads, gnudi and proteins were delicious and inventive. Who would have thought mushrooms would taste like chocolate in the crème brûlée? It was fun to roam around the seminary and look at art before dinner, and the grounds (a state park) we’re beautiful. I would, if possible, add some additional plants or screens around the main dining room where tge tables are. The banquets look cozy, but the back is a bit stark. We look forward to coming again and enjoying it in the daylight!

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Experience

Chef's Tasting Menu

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St. Edward Afternoon Tea

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Christmas and Christmas Eve Tasting Menu

JOEY Bellevue

4.7

4.7 (28)

$30 and under

American

Bellevue

About the restaurant

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Bellevue features spacious dining, a polished lounge and clutch underground parking, it brings a casual upscale restaurant experience to the heart of downtown Bellevue, just outside of Seattle.

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Pamela

Dined 4 days ago

We had a great meal and they did a great job at accommodating my friends gluten allergy. We would eat there again.

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bellevue

4.4

4.4 (1208)

$31 to $50

American

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Welcome to Earls Bellevue, located in the heart of Lincoln Square. With our sun-drenched atmosphere, soaring 28-foot ceilings, stunning marble and onyx fireplaces, and a beautifully stocked glass wine room, our space creates the perfect setting for any occasion.

We offer a private dining area available for bookings year-round. Join us and Indulge in our daily features, epic Happy Hours, and weekend brunch as you bask in the elegance and charm of our surroundings.

Whether you’re enjoying after-work drinks with friends or heading out for a special date night, Earls Bellevue offers the ideal ambiance. Our diverse menu, thoughtfully curated for the Bellevue community, has something for everyone to enjoy.

Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

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Glenda

Dined 1 day ago

I’m usually love Earl’s this time was a disappointment. Hopefully next time will be better.

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Woodinville

4.5

4.5 (2454)

$31 to $50

American

Woodinville

About the restaurant

Reservations full? Feel free to call or walk-in!

Purple Café and Wine Bar pairs a global wine selection with a menu that combines classic American styles with seasonal Northwest ingredients.

We are currently open at full capacity with a variety of indoor, outdoor, and limited bar seating. Please keep in mind that we cannot guarantee specific tables or areas of the restaurant and wait times may be longer. Each table has a 2-hour time limit.

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DanaVIP

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

The food is always consistently delicious. The chowder was delicious and a hearty portion. I enjoyed the chicken Marsala. The chicken was so thin and the portion was big enough for two meals for me. My husband enjoyed his short rib pasta and for the first time in 28 years of marriage he didn’t finish his meal! The wine selection is amazing. Get the caramel chocolates. Our waiter brought them for my birthday. They were absolutely the best! I didn’t see them on the menu so ask for them after dinner. Highly recommend.

Sparrow - Kirkland

4.6

4.6 (670)

$31 to $50

American

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sparrow in Kirkland, where culinary excellence meets warm hospitality!

Nestled in the heart of the city, Sparrow offers a dining experience like no other. Our talented chefs create mouthwatering dishes using the freshest local ingredients, infusing each meal with vibrant flavors and artistic presentation. Whether you're craving succulent seafood, tender steaks, or vegetarian delights, our menu has something for every palate.

Enjoy a cozy and elegant ambiance perfect for romantic dinners, family gatherings, or business lunches. Book your table today and discover why Sparrow is Kirkland's premier dining destination!

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Patti

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Nice dinner as always. It would be nice if they added some variety to the menu... at least a weekly special or something. We've been visiting since they opened and the menu has not changed. It gets a bit repetitive and we find ourselves looking for other places and options.

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Scallops & Pork Belly

4.2

4.2 (455)

$30 and under

American

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Step into Hearth, where you'll feel the warmth from the Hearth oven and our team as soon as you walk in. We've crafted the best of comfort food, enhancing those classic flavors we all love. Our bar boasts contemporary cocktails, local brews, and wines that pair perfectly with our hearth-fired menu. Experience the vibrant downtown Kirkland as you sit out on our spacious year-round outdoor patio and listen to our throwback tunes. Whether it's a family Sunday brunch or a group of friends looking for a new happy hour spot, Hearth will have it covered.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The restaurant was recently painted forest green and the curtains are a matching color. What a great look. The food was delicious and our server was very attentive.

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Beignets

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