Best Family Style Restaurants in Mercer Island

Always an amazing experience from the moment we walk in until we walk back out.

5/5 dinner! Went here for my birthday dinner and everything was amazing: food, ambiance, service. We had a team of servers, which was great! Never had to think of anything- someone was always checking on us, refilling drinks, offering recommendations. Evan, Justin and the rest of the team were awesome! They even had a birthday card for me (marked it was my birthday occasion on open table reservation), which was unexpected, but really thoughtful. We started with the focaccia starter- so yummy. I had the vegetarian pasta, which blew my mind- so many interesting veggies not usually served at restaurants- fiddlehead ferns- which I love- and fresh pea pods, asparagus and more! Highly recommend: 10/10. My daughter had the braised beef pasta and it was fork tender and her favorite meal here so far. Huge portions justify the cost- plus, quality ingredients make amazing food. You can tell they care about your food and your experience at Ben Paris. There aren’t many dinner reviews, but I can attest to an amazing meal and great service. 10/10 ⭐️

Phenomenal restaurant. The dumplings are some of the best bites you'll have in your life. The salmon corn chowder, a special available in the summer, was also just ridiculous. So many layers of flavor with a nice kick to everything. The cocktails were excellent, as well. Great people, great service, great vibe. Communion is a must-visit.

Terra Plata is a hidden gem. The rooftop was a treat. The service was attentive, the food delicious & way above our expectations. There was nothing to fault here. One of the best restaurant’s we’ve been to! The shared plates worked perfectly for our date night.

We had such a lovely meal. Our server guided us through the menu and helped us determine the right number of dishes. The food and flavors were excellent. When we thought we had lost an item, the staff helped us look for it. Wonderful experience overall!