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allister dining room & bar - Allister, Mercer Island, WA

Allister

4.6 (201)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
7650 SE 27th St., Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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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What 201 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Eastside

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Allister impresses with "amazing flavours" and "exceptional dining experience." Chef Joel's creativity shines in dishes like the crab cakes and chicken Marsala. Guests appreciate the "beautiful venue" and "friendly, professional staff." While some note noise and portion concerns, the inviting atmosphere and consistently delicious meals make it a "Mercer Island gem."

201 Reviews
  1. Ken VIP

    Seattle36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food quality - burger was terrific.

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  2. John VIP

    Seattle125 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious and the service was outstanding.

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  3. Bill VIP

    Seattle16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The kitchen did not prepare the food as requested. Hamburger ordered medium came out well done. The fries accompanying the burger were at least a day old and cold. A steak ordered medium rare came out at least medium +. Unfortunately this is the second time we encountered food that was not properly prepared. Didn’t complain, but should have. Our server was very pleasant and professional, providing great service. I cannot recommend this restaurant and most likely will not return. Is disappointing because we would really like a great restaurant on Mercer Island.

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  4. Matthew

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. We tried multiple dishes and were thoroughly impressed by them all. Some amazing flavours that I wouldn't necessarily have thought would go together but they not only do, they do extremely well. Everything from the house breads, crabs cakes, burrata the main courses to the apple dessert were all fantastic. You can tell the Chef enjoys his job. The creativity and time that goes into all the dishes is clearly something that he is passionate about. We were recommended the chicken dish as one of the three main courses we got, honestly, the most flavourful chicken I've ever had. The duck and fish were also top notch. On top of the food, the staff were great, the environment they have created is warm and clean. I will be back for sure. Thanks for taking such great care of us, Chef Joel and all the team at Allister!

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  5. Aaron VIP

    Omaha12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing apps and entrees. Beautiful venue. We had cobb salad, wagyu and papadeux pasta. All very good!

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  6. Kin VIP

    Seattle32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at Allister. Nice atmosphere, great service and the food taste great. Wish the portion was just a bit bigger but will definitely go back. The crab cake was excellent. I forgot to take a picture of it. I would highly recommend them as an appetizer.

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  7. Nicole

    Seattle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service was a little slow. The beignets were delicious!

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  8. Coty

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Allister! Such a beautiful spot and the food and drinks are delicious. Chef Joel is so talented, every dish I’ve had there has been nothing short of amazing. Highly recommend choosing Allister for your next meal!

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  9. Sarah VIP

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a birthday dinner with my dad and kids; everything we ordered was delicious - pomme dauphine, bread service, seafood spaeztl, chicken marsala, and waygu steak +++. Always love visiting Allister; such a pretty space with attentive, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

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  10. Grant

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck breast was incredible! Also a great selection of wines by the glass.

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FAQs

Allister offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 552-0224.

Allister is rated 4.6 stars by 201 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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  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Eastside
  5. Mercer Island

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Allister

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
  • Phone number
  • 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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