Bellevue restaurant recommendations for every kind of night out, the top tables for special occasions, steakhouses, seafood, and sushi, plus solid mid range favorites for Italian, Vietnamese, and a great burger. Start with Din Tai Fung, my favorite s...
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The soup dumplings are unreal every single time. Watching them fold them fresh through the window never gets old, and the pork fried rice and garlic green beans are must orders.
Din Tai Fung
Modern Vietnamese with a Pacific Northwest angle, around since 1999. The grilled pork belly is the dish people talk about.
Monsoon Bellevue
Tuscan Italian in a dim, cozy room. Handmade pastas, good for a date night that is not a steakhouse.
Cantinetta Bellevue
The casual one. Known for the Tavern Burger, brick oven pretzels and flatbreads, an easy place to bring a group.
Tavern Hall
Pan Asian favorite downtown, satays and fragrant duck, a Bellevue date night staple for years.
Wild Ginger Bellevue
Top Tier
Bellevue's big night out spot, 31st floor with views over the city. Prime steaks and sushi in the same place, and the A5 Wagyu filet is the famous order.
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
The classic Eastside steakhouse, around since 1953. Tableside Caesar salad, filet mignon, and bananas foster flambéed at your table. A special occasion place.
El Gaucho Bellevue
John Howie's seafood spot. Big raw bar selection and shareable plates, upscale without being stuffy.
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
The other classic Bellevue steakhouse, high floor views over the city and the lake with your steak.
