Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Mercer Island

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1. Allister

4.6

Exceptional(219)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mercer Island

Booked 16 times today

Bringing people together and building community through food, allister is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar located in beautiful Downtown Mercer Island, Washington. We offer simple American cuisine with an emphasis on Northwest seasonal ingredients, inspired by French and Asian influences. Our bar features Classic craft cocktails, well-curated list of wines, NA beverages, and a selection of local and Nationally brewed beers.We look forward to serving you soon!

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2. Afternoon Tea at Fairmont Olympic

4.8

Exceptional(387)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Join us in the Fairmont Olympic Lobby Lounge for Centennial Afternoon Tea, celebrating 100 years of timeless elegance. Enjoy tea Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Savor traditional favorites and iconic menu items spanning decades, including our signature scones, roasted NY strip sandwiches, Olivier egg salad on crostini, fresh cucumber on sourdough, red velvet cake, chocolate tarts, and more. The experience is $79 per person or $45 for children 12 and under, featuring a special Little Kings and Queens Menu. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. Price excludes tax, gratuity, and valet parking. For parties of eight or more, please email PrivateDiningSea@Fairmont.com.

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3. Starbucks Reserve® Seattle Roastery

4.5

Awesome(53)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Café • Capitol Hill

Booked 18 times today

Witness the art, science and theater of coffee craft and artisanal baking at Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Seattle. Enjoy thought-provoking, educational offerings in our one-of-a-kind shrine to all things coffee. *This restaurant requires a credit card to secure this reservation. No-shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to a charge of $20 per person.

4. The George

4.5

Awesome(1303)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

Discover The George: A modern dining destination led by Director of Culinary Eraj Jayawickreme. Indulge in a brasserie-inspired menu within a high-design space, marking a new era for this historic hotel's iconic dining room. The menu celebrates local, seasonal ingredients through small plates, raw selections, vegetarian options, mains, and desserts. Savor Pacific Northwest flavors with the freshest seafood, artisan cheeses, and vibrant produce. The George pays homage to the historic Georgian Room, a Seattle icon since 1924. Designed by renowned Spanish studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the space blends history with timeless aesthetics. Hand-painted tiles, Art Deco chandeliers, and marble floors enhance the ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling iron and glass doors and original Palladian windows complete the vision. With a private dining room and semi-private enclaves, The George is perfect for groups and special occasions.Restaurant & Bar Design Awards: Best Design, Americas, 2023.

5. Firn

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4.5

Awesome(9)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Perched above Pioneer Square, Firn at Populus pairs skyline views with a creative and delicious cocktail menu. Drinks are ingredient focused, carefully concocted, and draw inspiration from the transitional nature of our environment and the concept of water and its transition through the phases of the water cycle. The food is a simple offering that compliments the cocktail program and designed to be enjoyed with friends. The food offerings are centered on the craft of preservation with a focus on capturing the region’s produce, meats and fish in peak season, then pickling, canning and preserving to serve throughout the year. With an open-air setting and a lively atmosphere, it’s the perfect destination for good drinks and great company. Firn welcomes guests 21-years and older.firn@populusseattle.com to make a reservation.

6. STELLA.

4.6

Exceptional(914)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 14 times today

STELLA at Hotel SorrentoA stylish, neighborhood kitchen offering local, seasonal, and sustainable provisions, as well as recognizable, and rare craft cocktails, wine, and other interesting concoctions.***Fireside RoomThe cozy round space nestled into the Hotel Sorrento's lobby hosts live piano on weekends, our famous Silent Reading Parties, and seasonal high teas. Join us for dinner or brunch! Please note, the Fireside Room becomes 21+ when we turn down the lights and open the bar at 4 o'clock sharp seven days a week.***The GardenThe Hotel Sorrento's al fresco dining. Our herbaceous and floral patio is available for sunny brunches, and twinkles in the candlelight through dinner service.***Find our calendar of live piano and specialty dinners through the Happening's Page at www.hotelsorrento.com.

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7. BluWater Bistro - Leschi

4.1

Excellent(1380)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 10 times today

We opened The 3rd BluWater Bistro location in the Leschi neighborhood on March 13, 2004. Mick McHugh handed the reigns over to us after 22 successful years of running the Leschi Lake Café. With a slight remodel we cozy'd up the place, added some fantastic rollback windows, high back booths, some flat screen TV's, and leather furniture by the fireplace. The menu reflects all the goodness that a cozy bistro should offer, including the ever famous & popular "Lake Side Café" Fish and Chips... gotta keep the neighborhood happy. Stop in for some brunch on the weekends or some late night food.

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8. Wild Ginger - Bellevue

4.6

Exceptional(2285)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Bellevue

Booked 21 times today

** Wild Ginger Bellevue is currently open for dine in at 100% capacity. We also offer take out and delivery options through our to go partners Chow Now, Uber Eats and Door Dash. ** Wild Ginger has been a staple in the Seattle area since 1989. Our food originates in regions throughout Southeast Asia from China to Indonesia and beyond. We pride ourselves on offering traditional dishes from these distinctive regions and insist on house-made ingredients. Chefs make spicy chili sambals, fresh coconut milk, delicate egg noodles, our pungent oyster sauce, and more all from scratch. To achieve the sublime flavors of the East, there is no substitute for the time-honored customs of these rich and ancient cultures.

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9. Oddfellows Cafe + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(165)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 27 times today

Oddfellows Café + Bar is an all-day, all-night café and bar that serves simple, fresh food influenced by New American dishes without pretense. Coffee to cocktails all day and all night featuring coffee from Middle Fork Roasters, elevated cocktails, a natural wine program and locally produced cider and beer. Known locally as “the Pike/Pine corridor’s living room”, Oddfellows is a large welcoming, inclusive space with a laid back vibe that welcomes all — morning to night.

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10. Cepae L’Experience Paris - Bellevue

4.2

Awesome(218)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Bellevue

"What are you ?" is a question we are frequently asked. "Are you a bakery, a café, a restaurant, a gift shop, a patisserie, a delicatessen, a cake shop, a wine bar, a bistro…?"At the heart of what we do is sharing Paris with you. Paris, the City of Lights, the City of Love; a city we love, a city we hail from, a city that has so much to offer...From breakfast to dinner, we strive to represent the best of what France has to offer.So whether you want to call us a bakery, a café, a restaurant, a gift shop, a patisserie, a delicatessen, a cake shop, a wine bar or a bistro... do not wait any longer to join “L'Expérience”!A bientôt!

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PenélopeVIP
Mexico City •7 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was not great, drinks really normal… price well normal I think but tot relate to quality and presentation. The service was good, even when they did not have my lounge prepare (I did my reservation 2 weeks prior the event) but at the end they manage to sit us in the right place.
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FirnPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
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4.5
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RitaVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was INCREDIBLE in every way. The food, the service, the setting. We looooooved it! And zenesh our waitress absolute 10/10!!!
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Afternoon Tea at Fairmont OlympicPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Downtown
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4.8
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Jason
1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
KC & Mark were amazing. It was fascinating learning about the roasting process and tasting the current selection. Would definitely recommend this experience
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Starbucks Reserve® Seattle RoasteryPrice: Expensive• Café• Capitol Hill
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4.5
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Oscar
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent choices for food, very well prepared, and very friendly and active service. A little noisy, but it is to be expected these days.
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The GeorgePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.5
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Joseph
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
I don’t often write reviews. My wife and I are new to the island, and came to the restaurant for our anniversary dinner. We were blown away. Service Wes great and the food was outstanding. Portions were better than expected and prices were reasonable. I hope people support this restaurant because it deserves it. Joe
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AllisterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mercer Island
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4.6

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