Allister

Name: Allister
Address: 7650 SE 27th St. Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA, United States, 98040
Telephone: (206) 552-0224
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (220)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

7650 SE 27th St., Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 552-0224
Website
http://www.allister-mi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joel Childs
Catering
Let our team at allister cater your next special event! Whether you are looking to provide food for a small family gathering or hosting a large party, allister can create a menu that fits your needs. Please visit our website for more information.
Private party facilities
We would love to host your next group dining or special event! Our space can accommodate a range of party sizes, from groups in our Private Dining Room, to full buy-outs of our Outdoor Dining Patio or Full restaurant and cocktail bar space. Please visit our website for more information.

Location
7650 SE 27th St., Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Neighborhood
Mercer Island
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Soup of the Moment$12.00
Shrimp Toast$16.00
brioche | red onion & bacon slaw | buffalo hot sauce | black sesame seeds
Beef Tenderloin Skewers$19.00
tender beef | chimichurri
Pommes Dauphine$15.00
lemon & parmesan remoulade | chives
Tuna Crudo $19.00
ahi tuna | cucumber | pickled vegetable | popcorn chips | white peach dashi | mint
Beef Tartare$18.00
egg gel | fried bread | honey & beef garum sauce | pickled onions | soft herbs | lime
Fried Cauliflower Steak$17.00
butter curry sauce | fried basil leaves | furikake | chili crunch
Steamed Clams$16.00
white wine cream sauce | celery | soft herbs | french baguette
Charcuterie Board$27.00
black truffle burrata | port salut and danish blue cheeses | two meats | sundried tomato pesto | pickled vegetables | sourdough bread

Caviar

Imperial Sturgeon Kaluga 1oz $100.00
Caspian Osetra Gold 1oz $120.00

Salads

Buddha Plate$18.00
mixed greens | pickled vegetables | avocado | fried chickpeas | pearl barley | soft herbs | avocado & cilantro dressing | herbaceous bread crumbs
Cobb Salad$18.00
soft boiled egg | red leaf lettuce | avocado smash | tomatoes | bacon bits | red onion | danish blue cheese | yuzu koshō & basil jalapeño dressing
Charred English Pea Burrata$17.00
burrata | prosciutto | roasted garlic | mustard seeds | herbaceous bread crumbs | grilled sourdough
Protein Additions To Any Salad
Grilled Shrimp +7 | Grilled Chicken +8 | Roasted Salmon +13 | Seared Ahi Tuna +16 | Grilled Top Sirloin +17

Pasta

substitute gluten free rigatoni for any pasta +3

Seafood Spaetzle$41.00
clams | shrimp | salmon | halibut | gluten-free herb spaetzle
Chicken Marsala$38.00
fresh bucatini | marsala wine | demi glace | chanterelle mushrooms | black garlic | heavy cream
Pappardelle & Beef Ragoût $39.00
snake river farms wagyu beef | foraged mushrooms | parmigiano reggiano

Land & Air

Slow Cooked Chicken$40.00
soy & miso marinated chicken breast | crispy chicken drummette | seasonal vegetables | mashed potatoes | carrot miso puree
Grilled Duck Breast$41.00
pulled crispy duck leg | mole sauce | fregola sarda | root puree
Braised Short Ribs$43.00
creamy grits | celery root mousse | shaved truffle | red onion jam
Trio of Lamb$49.00
rack of lamb | lamb sausage | shepherds pie | miso celery fondant | white bean hummus | demi glace
Allister Wagyu Cheeseburger$26.00
snake river farms wagyu beef | american & cheddar cheeses | allister sauce | romaine lettuce | sliced tomato | red onion | house pickles | toasted potato bun | house cut french fries
- sub wild flour gluten free bun$3.00
Allister Steak Cuts
creamy mashed potatoes | seasonal vegetables | carrot puree | demi glace
- Double R Ranch Prime Top Sirloin (8oz)$45.00
- Double R Ranch Filet Mignon (8oz)$49.00
- Snake River Farms Wagyu Coulotte (10oz)$51.00
- Double R Ranch Prime New York (16oz) $55.00
- Mishima Reserve Ultra American Wagyu Rib Eye (12oz)$110.00

By The Sea

Salmon of the Season$45.00
herb crust | gluten-free herb spaetzle | sea vegetation | romesco sauce
Seared Halibut$47.00
clams | english peas | parisian gnocchi | white wine cream sauce | pea vines

Additional Sides

Creamy Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Seasonal Vegetables$8.00
Local Bounty Mixed Green Salad$9.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$9.00
House Cut French Fries$9.00
Garlic & Herb Fries$10.00
House Cut French Fries$9.00
Demi Glace$4.00

Dessert

Enchanted Apple$19.00
apple | white chocolate | apple caviar pearls | chocolate crumble
Banoffee Tart $16.00
dulce de leche | whipped chocolate ganache | brulee’d banana
Tres Leches Pineapple Pavlova $18.00
meringue | caramelized pineapple | nata de pina | basil coulis
Date & Molasses Cake$12.00
croissant and drambuie ice cream | toffee sauce
Vanilla Crème Brulée$14.00
served with short bread cookies
Selection of House Made Ice Cream$8.00

What 220 people are saying

Allister reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Allister offers a delightful dining experience with an "amazing ambiance" and "fantastic food." The "creative and flavorful dishes" stand out, particularly the Buddha Plate and crab cakes. Service is often praised as "outstanding," with knowledgeable staff enhancing the experience. The outdoor patio is a perfect summer spot.

220 Reviews

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Emily
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and drink menu. Wondering experience out on the patio during summer. Always recommend stopping in at Allister!
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Matthew
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cobb salad was watery and mediocre at best. When you pay $26 for a Cobb salad you have every right to expect more than 2 bites each of blue cheese, avocado and bacon especially when they are listed ingredients on the menu. In an attempt, I think, Allister served a soft boiled runny egg yolk in the salad. I dislike runny eggs and enjoy hard boiled ones as a source of protein as I have had in every other Cobb salad I have had. The $7 or $8 up charge for dried chicken breast is heavy. As a regular in the space before this one, I would say the indoor space is quite nice and well done.
AllisterResponded 6 days ago
Hi Matthew, My team and I appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We hope you give us another chance to make it up to you. Regards, Sara McAllister (owner)
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Joseph
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Tait VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I am very concerned about how long Allister is going to last. The food was good, some dishes bordering on great. The cocktails were also good… when we finally got them. The actual wait staff was great, but the front of the house is otherwise a mess. While we waited for a table to be ready, which took 25+ minutes even though it was not busy, I attempted to get us drinks at the bar. I sat on a barstool for over 10 minutes before the bartender showed up. There was no one else at the bar. I’m not sure that’s ever happened to me before.
AllisterResponded on June 18, 2025
Thank you Mr. Covert for taking the time to write a review. I'm a little disappointed to read this as my team and I tried our very best to accommodate your group. Your reservation was for 5 people. You arrived with 8 guests. We had other parties arrive for their reservation at the same time so our servers were attending to them. Since no one was seated at the bar when you arrived, my bartender helped me rearrange the tables and get you set up as quickly as we could while waiting for a table to leave in order to use their table to again, seat your party. That's why she couldn't also be at the bar to make you a cocktail. As you recall, I came by and let you know this while you were seated at the bar. I'm sorry for the wait but I wish you would understand why. Regards, Sara McAllister (owner)
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Ginny VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The BEST Fathers Day dinner with friends visiting from out of town. The space was filled with energy and lots of families celebrating. The Buddha Plate (greens chopped) continues to be a fav. Both “dads” raved about their steaks. The truffle burrata on the charcuterie plate was fantastic! Our server Leah made us feel so welcomed, was extremely knowledgable about the entire menu and ensured we had a great experience. 5 stars!
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Pamela
Seattle / Eastern Washington14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a wonderful brunch! We were seated quickly and the service was great. The food was amazing! The French toast was so interesting and very delish! Will definitely be back for brunch!
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sumner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and gorgeous space. The staff really worked like a team, clearly willing to help each-other and they really delivered an outstanding dining experience! Can’t wait to dine there again!!!
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Laura VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyable summer evening out on Allister's patio. Cocktails were well made to our fussy specifications. Food keeps getting better each time we return. Really like their take on a Cobb Salad, especially the dressing and the smear of guac on the bottom. Halibut was perfectly prepared. Salmon needed just a minute longer, but the presentation was beautiful.
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Richard
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shared the beef tartare which is awesome and unique. The Buddha plate cannot be missed! I added salmon and my friend added chicken. Great service… my favorite spot for lunch.
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Sidd VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
All the food we tried was excellent. We sat on the patio, which was nice, but I think the inside space would be even nicer.
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Allister offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 552-0224.

Allister is rated 4.6 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

Allister does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

7650 SE 27th St., Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mercer Island
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joel Childs
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.allister-mi.com/
Phone number
(206) 552-0224
Catering
Let our team at allister cater your next special event! Whether you are looking to provide food for a small family gathering or hosting a large party, allister can create a menu that fits your needs. Please visit our website for more information.
Private party facilities
We would love to host your next group dining or special event! Our space can accommodate a range of party sizes, from groups in our Private Dining Room, to full buy-outs of our Outdoor Dining Patio or Full restaurant and cocktail bar space. Please visit our website for more information.

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Starters & Appetizers

Soup of the Moment$12.00

Shrimp Toast$16.00

Beef Tenderloin Skewers$19.00

Pommes Dauphine$15.00

Tuna Crudo $19.00

Beef Tartare$18.00

Fried Cauliflower Steak$17.00

Steamed Clams$16.00

Charcuterie Board$27.00

Caviar

Imperial Sturgeon Kaluga 1oz $100.00

Caspian Osetra Gold 1oz $120.00

Salads

Buddha Plate$18.00

Cobb Salad$18.00

Charred English Pea Burrata$17.00

Protein Additions To Any Salad

Pasta

Seafood Spaetzle$41.00

Chicken Marsala$38.00

Pappardelle & Beef Ragoût $39.00

Land & Air

Slow Cooked Chicken$40.00

Grilled Duck Breast$41.00

Braised Short Ribs$43.00

Trio of Lamb$49.00

Allister Wagyu Cheeseburger$26.00

Allister Steak Cuts

By The Sea

Salmon of the Season$45.00

Seared Halibut$47.00

Additional Sides

Creamy Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Seasonal Vegetables$8.00

Local Bounty Mixed Green Salad$9.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$9.00

House Cut French Fries$9.00

Garlic & Herb Fries$10.00

House Cut French Fries$9.00

Demi Glace$4.00

Dessert

Enchanted Apple$19.00

Banoffee Tart $16.00

Tres Leches Pineapple Pavlova $18.00

Date & Molasses Cake$12.00

Vanilla Crème Brulée$14.00

Selection of House Made Ice Cream$8.00

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