Location: Mercer Island
Top Restaurants in Mercer Island
Washington, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mercer Island
Reviews on American food in Mercer Island, Washington, United States. Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, United States located on an island of the same name in the southern portion of Lake Washington. Mercer Island is in the Seattle Metropolitan Area, with Seattle located to its west and Bellevue located to its east.
Things to do in Mercer Island
10. Duke's Seafood & Chowder
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By andrewfT989PE
Had an absolutely amazing time here! The food was amazing we stuck to the chefs specials because why not, if heâs going to show his A list, why not pick from it. The Clam Chowder is worth killing for! The Filet were so tender you could cut it with a fork. The Stuffed Salmon had e in tears, but the service is what really knocked it out of the park. The hostess was very friendly and our server Marius was on his a game. The drinks we ordered were 5* and prompt, water was always filled, and everything was cared for. Great location with easy parking !
9. The Cheesecake Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 679 reviews
Reviewed By raymcas
Every time I'm in Bellevue with my family, it has been our "tradition" to pick up dinner from Cheesecake Factory at Bellevue Square. Lately, I have been ordering online for pickup about a half dozen times already and almost every time it does take time to get things ready. That's understandable since the place is always packed and busy.Tonight (Friday), August 15th, I ordered 3 dinner items and 2 cheese cakes. It indicated that my pick up order will be ready at 8:10 pm. Guess what? It took over an an hour until finally a nice gentleman approached me and took ownership of helping me. He must have noticed that I have been waiting for a while. Justin brought up the situation to his manager who came to me and apologized for the delay.I have been working in the service industry for 24 years and in classic situations like this, most customers would be irate. The text book approach should be, yes to apologize. But also, a service recovery should be extended whether the customer (upset or not) asks for a compensation or not. This is a gesture of goodwill for the inconvenience caused.The manager on duty does not possess this knowledge and should be trained regarding customer service in the aspect of service recovery.I must commend Justin, who I felt have a genuine concern and truly demonstrated excellent customer service skills. He more than made up for the long wait.Hello. We are truly sorry for your experience picking up your To-Go order. We would have been frustrated too. Our team should better communicate the status of your order and we will address this with them. Thank you and we hope you can give us another chance.
8. Bis On Main
Overall Ratings
4 based on 204 reviews
Bis on Main â where the locals eat in Bellevue. A high class yet laid back, casual and fun atmosphere, restaurant & bar. White table cloth, fine dining, great food, service and extensive wine list, but you can also watch the game in the bar and lounge wit
Reviewed By 1Trippermonth
First time at this restaurant and definitely pleased with the meal. Everyone in our party had a different dish from the signature garlic roasted chicken to filet mignon to salmon to rigatoni. Each meal was a delight and portions very plentiful. Service was attentive and would recommend stopping by when in Bellevue. For once, reading other reviews were absolutely spot on.
7. Bennett's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Welcome At Bennett's we are committed to serving authentic, original food. You won't find artificial preservatives, colors or sweeteners. No flavor enhancers, hydrogenated oils or processed foods. What you will find, are the freshest, most authentic ingre
Reviewed By edsD5880VO
They are a consistently good place. Good atmosphere. Professional. Food is not masked in sauces. People tend to be happy when they are there. It has a good mix of people including the local crowd. You will see your Mercer Island friends and neighbors there.
6. Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 291 reviews
Purple Café and Wine Bar pairs a global wine selection with a menu that combines classic American styles with seasonal Northwest ingredients.
Reviewed By MercuryCube
Been here two days ago with some work colleagues.We had some great steak and nice Mediterranean starters. Great food and service too.The Restaurant ambiente Is very eye pleasing and wine was lovely too
5. Daniel's Broiler - Bellevue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 760 reviews
Located on the 21st floor of the Bank of America building in the Bellevue Place complex, guests enjoy stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, downtown Bellevue, and the Seattle skyline from our outdoor decks while enjoying USDA Prime Steaksâthe top two p
Reviewed By Martin t
Nice view over Bellevue and Seattle on the 21th floor. The service is top and the beer very good. The steaks are top and there's a lot of choice.Hey Martin, thank you for visiting our beautiful Bellevue location and leaving us your 5-star review! We're so happy you received top-notch service, and encourage you to return for another exceptional dining experience in the future.
4. El Gaucho
Overall Ratings
4 based on 306 reviews
Named as "the definitive steakhouse in the country," El Gaucho Bellevue's award-winning menu features 28-Day Dry-Aged Niman Ranch All-Natural Certified Angus Beef(R) Brand Prime steaks and custom aged Certified Angus Beef(R) brand tenderloin filets, ribs,
Reviewed By themolitors
A number of great Seattle steakhouses have, over the years, added branches in Bellevue to cater to the affluent tastes of the area's diners (often transplants from Seattle themselves if not newcomers from other parts of the world). Of these, El Gaucho comes the closes to making its signature steaks equivalent to the Seattle outlets. Our most recent meal here (a birthday dinner) was no exception. Our tenderloins were cooked to perfection and followed a wonderful crab cocktail and crab cake appetizers. The lobster mashed potatoes was almost as good as their sister restaurant's (AQUA, but no longer on their menu) and the serving for two on this side dish wasn't excessively large. For dessert we ordered the cherries jubilee and weren't disappointed with either the spectacle of its preparation or its taste. It's simply one of the best cherries jubilee in the country. They have a substantial wine list as well as some unique cocktails. Rather than order an entire bottle of wine (well, it was a Monday night and work beckoned the next day) we enjoyed individual adult beverages which we could match better to our appetizer/entree/dessert choices. It was all good. So why only a 4-rating? Well, compared to the original El Gaucho in Seattle, the atmosphere is just a little more suburban. Instead of the subdued lighting in Seattle you get more "wide open" ambience. Now this is OK for many but it's just not the same for us. The location in Bellevue also leaves a little bit to be desired and parking is a bit hard to decipher if you've never been there (use the valet parking if that's the case). However, avoiding a trip to Seattle has almost become a mantra for many eastsiders so it's great to have a little bit of Seattle's heaven near us so we can avoid the hell of travel to anywhere near downtown Seattle. But do know it'll cost about $200/person to enjoy the experience.
3. John Howie Steak
Overall Ratings
4 based on 552 reviews
John Howie Steak - a downtown Bellevue favorite. Located in the Bravern near 405 (freeway) off of 8th Ave. A great happy hour with a near famous cheeseburger, bar and lounge open till 11pm or midnight. Fine dining in the dining room. Lunch is quite reason
Reviewed By AndrewTsuiTravels
The steakhouse is conveniently located on a high-end shopping mall. The staff are extremely respectful and polite. They provide many choices of steak, all to high standards. Medium is the best steak here as it is tender but not too raw. They also provide you with different types of salt although I recommend the Black one from Hawaii. The dessert is also very nice with the volcano cake with whipped cream being the best but also handmade icecream: Kentucky chocolate and white chocolate strawberry
2. Roanoke Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By kooikermom
I know, the place is over a hundred years old and a fixture on Mercer Island, but to this off islander, it was sorta meh.Seating inside was dark and unappealing, and all the other customers were seated on the front deck, the open air side patio or in the back lawn area. The seats in the back had umbrellas to shield you from the sun...if it was overhead, but they didn't tilt to save you from being blinded by the dropping sun. It was pretty uncomfortable with no real option.Our server, Trish, was friendly and helpful and over stretched. She had a large circuit to cover and wasn't able to get to us nearly as soon or as often as we'd have liked.Food options were great, and everyone enjoyed their various choices, a burger, a couple of taco salads and a chicken Parmesan sandwich. Portions were good for the salads but the sandwich was small. Wine wasn't expensive.All in all, I'd pick another place before returning.
1. Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 847 reviews
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar in downtown Bellevue, WA is brought to you by renowned chef John Howie, providing guests with freshly prepared seafood, as well as steak, poultry, pastas and a raw bar serving sushi and rolls. Enjoy the comfort of the luxuriou
Reviewed By tomcO8073UD
This is a large restaurant and the ambiance is lacking. Right downtown not too far from belle square. The food was good as was the service. Most plates ran about $40-55. Overall it was a pleasant meal but I did not believe it worth the price point. The others in the party enjoyed their meals. No missed steps but also nothing stood out.
