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- OTOpenTable DinerVIPSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoOlly our server was amazing! He was very thoughtful and kind and ensured everyone was well looked after.More infoEarls Kitchen + Bar - BellevuePrice: Expensive• American• Bellevue•4.5
- MmaryVIPLos Angeles •20 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agostaff so in tune with guest experience and expectations.. that makes the amazing meal even more delicious..More infoCarmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue•4.9
- TTinaSeattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThis was one of the best culinary experiences my family has ever had. Amazing fresh and flavorful food presented beautifully. The space is stunning, and the wait staff is friendly and attentive. The prices are a bit astonishing, but it was a wonderfully memorable experience for a celebratory occasion.More infoLa Mar Cocina Peruana BellevuePrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Bellevue•4.7
- KkenVIPLos Angeles •65 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 14, 2025Lively and delicious warm personal yet plenty to view at this bustling restaurant. The food is really outstanding. It’s very original kind of a hybrid of Hawaiian and Korean food. It’s a little on the spicy side so get ready to sweat a little like I did, but I really thought it was delicious and wanna go back for the morning time only loco Moko.More infoCrawlspace GastropubPrice: Moderate• Fusion / Eclectic• Mercer Island•4.7
- JJanSeattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 10, 2025Fabulous dining experience again for our third visit. The service is impeccable too. Our charming server Cody was so friendly, polite and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu. Kept the water filled, always a sign of a great restaurant. All the dishes are unique, well plated and a delight for the senses. Beautiful use of seasonal ingredients and a fantastic understanding of spices. The salmon dish was succulent over spatzle, the braised beef fellows the bone, shrimp toast app again was tremendous too. Soup of the moment was curry, excellent!More infoAllisterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mercer Island•4.6
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Discover Mercer Island
An island in Seattle's Lake Washington, Mercer Island has a unique vibe of relaxed island time and busy suburb. You'll find most of its restaurants in the two main business districts. The north side hosts a bevy of cozy little restaurants offering choices like sushi, German cuisine, and traditional bistro fare. The south side features popular chain restaurants. Other choices scattered around the island include pizza, Mexican, Northwest staples like seafood, and a variety of East Asian food. Despite its reputation for expensive homes and bedroom community chic, you won't find much pretentiousness behind the Mercer Island dining scene.
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The most romantic restaurant in Mercer Island is Allister