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John Howie Steak, Bellevue, WA

John Howie Steak

4.7
4.7
3747 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
"Recently voted Readers' Choice "Best Steak" in Seattle Magazine"
Chef/restaurateur John Howie's definitive NW steak house, serving custom-aged USDA Prime steaks, American Wagyu Beef, Australian Waygu beef, Japanese "A5" 100% Wagyu beef, fresh seasonal Pacific fish and seafoods, wild foraged mushrooms, and locally sourced fruits and vegetables. John Howie Steak features two wood fired grills, mesquite charcoal and applewood that add subtle flavors to the foods. The wine list features a "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator. Enjoy classic and seasonal specialty cocktails, or the world’s finest single-malt scotch, bourbons and fine cognacs in the lounge. Two beautifully appointed private dining rooms are available for meetings or special occasions. A 20% service charge is included on each check. John Howie Steak retains 100% of the service charge. Our professional service team receives industry leading compensation.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Steakhouse, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (425) 440-0880 ext. 1

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Jed Laprade

  • Catering

    Our chefs customize each menu to the unique needs and style of each event – ranging from intimate affairs to elegant, large-scale celebrations. We specialize in culturally influenced global cuisine with numerous options for every dietary preference and restriction.

  • Private party facilities

    Experience the Northwest’s premier dining experience. Comfortable surroundings, prime custom-aged steaks, side dishes that define culinary excellence and an award winning wine list featuring bottles from near and far. All presented with an unmatched level of service and attention to detail.

  • Private party contact

    Sarah Corbett: (425) 456-1892

  • Neighborhood

    Bellevue

  • Cross street

    112 th Ave NE

  • Parking details

    Valet parking and self parking are available for John Howie Steak which is located inside the Bravern complex. Valet parking is a $7 charge. Self parking is complimentary for 6 hours with validation.

  • Public transit

    Bellevue transit center.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bar Reservations

    Multiple dates available
    John Howie is now taking reservations in our Bar! Starting at 7:00pm you can now reserve a table in our bar where the best cocktails and casual dining can be found. In addition, our full dinner menu is also available in the Bar.
  • Mother's Day

    May 14, 2023 only
    This Mother's Day, treat your mom to an unforgettable dining experience at John Howie Steak. Don't miss this opportunity to show your mom how much you appreciate her. Or, for something a bit more casual, check out our Mother's Day special menu at Whiskey by John Howie and make your reservation today! Please note that we will have special hours on Mother's Day, opening at 1:30pm with last reservations at 7:30pm. So whether you're looking for a late lunch or an early dinner, we've got you covered. Book your table today!
  • DeLille Wine Dinner

    $170.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 26, 2023 only
    Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience as we host a dinner featuring the exceptional wines from DeLille. Indulge in a six-course meal expertly paired with DeLille's exquisite wines, culminating with a decadent dessert and coffee drink pairing. Our chef has carefully crafted each course to perfectly complement the flavors and characteristics of each wine, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply looking for a special night out, this event is not to be missed. Reserve your spot now and join us for an evening of exceptional food, wine, and company.

Offers

  • Extended Happy Hour at John Howie Steak (Bar Only)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Join us at John Howie Steak for our extended Happy Hour, every day of the week! Come in from 4:00pm - 7:00pm and enjoy premium food and cocktails at great prices.
  • Whiskey Wednesdays at the John Howie Steak Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Every Wednesday we feature one special bottle of whiskey at a heavy discount. Don't miss your opportunity to try some premium, hard-to-find whiskeys at a price that won't break the bank. These events begin at 7:00 p.m. and include a one ounce pour and one pour per guest on a first-come, first-serve basis. Served in the JHS Bar only.

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What 3,747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Steak

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Eastside

    Good for business meals

  • Eastside

    Good for special occasions

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  1. JongwonY

    London

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I would give more stars if I could figure out what to do with the gratuity. They charge a 20% service charge which the restaurant says all goes to the restaurant. But then it says, the staff are compensated very well on that basis. I guess that's ok but then they give you a receipt that has a "gratuity" spot left open. So you are left to put a zero on there and sign off. That feels weird and uncomfortable. I mean, I don't want to pay 40% gratuity on a $800.00 bill either. Just makes me feel weird to end the night. I think that should be addressed in some way better.
  2. ElyaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every. Single. Detail. Is. Of. High. Quality. Period.
  3. duffbo

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff was excellent. Helpful and polite. Parking is easy and paid for. Everyone made us feel welcome.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service food was really good some items aren’t great but that comes down to personal preference is a tad noisy at dinner time but quiets down after 8pm Mac n cheese is a must, lobster mashed potatoes are amazing and the crime brûlée is perfect
  5. AmberS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Service was the standout, just wish the flavor profiles were more developed for the investment. Husband loved the steak ($97 NY), though we both felt the hyped tableside Caesar salad wasn't as good as we hoped, sauteed mushrooms had a chemical taste to them I couldn't put my finger on, and the potato puree was loaded with butter but lacked depth of seasoning flavor. They offer wine at 4 oz. or 8 oz. and the latter costs $24-$34/ 8 oz. for the John Howie Mark Ryan cabs we ordered by the glass. Overall, it was a nice experience but both felt not worth the high cost for what you get.
  6. AntonioC

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good high end steakhouse. service was excellent and the Steak was cooked to order. I would highly recommend this place.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and Thoughtful service. We enjoyed dinner👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️
  8. AngelicaV

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience and vibes and delicious food as always
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous including the service. Well worth the money. Will definitely go back.
  10. LisaJ

    Portland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sons graduation
  11. MollyB

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience for birthday celebration at John Howie Steak!
  12. Angelawr

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    This is the second time we have been for dinner in a couple of weeks. And though we go there ALL the time for dinner and happy hour, the past two visits the service has been subpar and last night it took 1.5 hours just to get our dinner. And our appetizers took forever to get as well. We also didn't get the little pre-appetizer-like Bisque that we always get. It was just a messy night of service all around. But the food was tasty. I wish the bar had BETTER vodka. Their selections are pretty slim.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    We haven’t been here since before Covid and used to really like it. But between the poor service and the disappointing food (when it finally arrived) it really put a damper on my birthday dinner date. The server talked down to us the whole time like we’ve never been to a restaurant before and suggested “the best value” meals to us….It was nearly two hours that our dinner arrived while other tables had gotten theirs, finished and wrapped up their leftovers after being catered to and waited on so many times. They had great service. We were nearly ready to just ask for the check after the soup but nobody bothered to check on us. Two hours later nobody apologized or explained why it had been so long. The steak was surprisingly mediocre and tasteless and we had a bite or two and asked for the check. Wish we would’ve gone somewhere else where service was a priority, especially knowing that it was a birthday. Probably won’t be back. It’s too bad I used to love JH over Daniels broiler but now Daniel far exceeds them and knows what service is.

    John Howie SteakResponded on February 27, 2023Thank you for the feedback. Would you please provide reservation name and date so I may follow up with your service team? I hope you had an opportunity to speak with the manager that evening? We want to create an exceptional experience and strive to correct any issue in the moment. It's through our guest feedback that we are relentless about continuous improvement. Best, Tim L. GM

  14. Burke

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my wife's 80th birthday at John Howie Steak and had a wonderful time as expected. For such an important occasion, I chose a place I knew would deliver and I was not disappointed in my selection. Greeted as we entered the restaurant with a welcoming "Hapoy Birthday" to my wife, we were seated by a window with a view of Mt Ranier and treated to an exceptional evening all the way around. Our server, Emil, was friendly, engaging and attentive throughout the evening. He could not have done a better job explaining the menu and making us feel welcome and comfortable. Good food, good wine, good service...what more can one ask for. Highly recommended! We will definitely go back!!
  15. VictoriaM

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food4service1ambience5
    Terrible waitress. Older with pigtails. Aweful service.
  16. CaliGirl304

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ruben was our server and he was literally the best server we have had at JH. We’ve been there many times and it’s been great but last night was fantastic. As always the food is top notch but the service was exemplary.
  17. TimothyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a great steak and service. If you’ve never been I suggest you make it point to go,especially for a special engagement. It’s worth it. Clean throughout,the set up is very nice. Ask for a table for (2) alongside the wall as you enter to bigger dining area. You’ll like if it’s date night.

    John Howie SteakResponded on February 22, 2023Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate the support. I will share your feedback with the staff. Cheers, Tim L.

  18. RichS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent as usual but the drinks were way way too strong. I usually have the espresso martini and it doesn’t look like it was shaken long enough and it was a double shot which ruined the drink for me. My wife had a vodka, soda with a lemon. It didn’t come with a lemon and it also was a double shot which ruined the drink for my wife.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, beautiful place with surprising amount of privacy, best service in a decade. Pricey, but exceptional. We will be back for special occasions.

    John Howie SteakResponded on February 16, 2023It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your evening. Best, Tim L. GM

  20. KevinM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    My wife and most of the other wife's I saw were still in there coats because there was a cold draft in the building. My wife had a beautiful dress and never got to show it. Food was delicious.
  21. JenS

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner fabulous! Service excellent! Great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
  22. RobertP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The starter was the best part of the meal (habanero shrimp, so tasty), the sides were very good as well. The steak was a bit of a let down tbh. Dry and overcooked on the outside- raw and undercooked in the middle. Kind of disappointing for a steakhouse.
  23. Dianna123

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Steak was tough and my crab cakes was salty. I wasn’t impressed at all . The waiter was great and the atmosphere was nice but very much over priced.
  24. NatalieP

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Unfortunately the dinner didn’t reflect on price. We shared a porterhouse steak and it was awful. Full of gristle, truly disappointing. We also shared a caesar salad and normally that’s always has had light lettuce and it was nothing but dark lettuce.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service!
  26. KayW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, atmosphere and service. We got a mystery gift card voucher when we dined in December, and were able to use it at our most recent visit in February. Highly recommend the bone marrow, and scallops if available, for appetizer. For mains we like the chateaubriand with the roasted corn and twice baked potato.

    John Howie SteakResponded on February 15, 2023Thank you for the wonderful review! It's always great to hear from our guests. We appreciate the support. Cheers, Tim L. GM

  27. TONYE

    Seattle

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is just amazing, the food is excellent and the employees are extremely pleasant. We come here every so often when we are looking for a great dinner out. I did 4 out of 5 stars just because the prices are on the high side but you will not be disappointed with the food or the service, just be ready for the price is all. Would recommend to anyone for a special occasion or just wanted an excellent dining experience! Will be back soon.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    One of our fav place but I need to take a star away this time. Food just didn’t come up to our expectations as usual. One of our appetizers, bone marrow, we only were able to have some marrows from one out of two.. one had none. Bad cut but they cooked it and served it anyway. Then one of the main dish out of three which was a American wagyu requested to be ‘done’ (personal choice and the other filet to be requested to be ‘medium’ was cooked perfection to be fair) was over cooked as jerky and very charred, almost seemed like oops moment form the grill yet they served. We will still dine there but night of disappointment..
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Very good food but it is fairly expensive. I have paid as much for a less-enjoyable meal or experience for sure. Very attentive staff, who knew about our dietary restrictions from our previous, and first time there. Not overly attentive, just the right amount.
  30. CelebratingCouple

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and service were very good. Everything that we had was excellent (deviled eggs, iceberg salad, apple salad, and filet mignons). Our waiter was always able to explain the menu and recommend options. We were very impressed with the evening. This is a restaurant that is higher priced, so be prepared for that. The only negative, was the noise level was higher than I would have liked.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food couldn't be better! I'm vegetarian amd the cauliflower steak is so delicious!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Anniversary
  33. RickM

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food was amazing. Service was efficient and friendly. Overall, a great dining experience.
  34. Stefeny

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great experience and any interaction with any staff member was top shelf.
  35. Mccolo

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service from Michael and his team. Food and drinks were tops!
  36. RickM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. I have many food allergies and this is the first place I totally felt safe to eat. Not a bad dish in the whole place. Great place for special occasions. I like that the side are family style, so you can share. The place is wonderful and easy to get to.
  37. DianeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was fantastic, steak delicious, and twice baked potatoes were drool worthy. Deep fried bacon was a little rich. Creme Brule was best I have ever had.
  38. ARK77

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing!! Love this place. Can’t wait to be in the area to go back.

    John Howie SteakResponded on February 1, 2023We appreciate the support and kind words. Have a wonderful week. Cheers, Tim L

  39. datay

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    I love John Howie, the atmosphere, the food, the experience is something to look forward to so this was the place to celebrate my birthday but this time was a bad experience. OH MY GOSH!!! The bread, it looked a lot different from bread that is usually served at John Howie and I could not cut it to put butter on it as it was super hard and you could hear it sound like a brick on the plate. The waitress even stated the way it looked was not quality. We ordered the tableside caesar and it had much dressing and not a good mixture of dressing. I just had the same salad about a month-and-half ago and it was amazing but this was aweful but I ate it since I was starving and it took so long to bring to us. My friend sent hers back as she was not very impressed with the salad. We ordered starters and they were amazing!!! After a long period of time, we finally get dinner and the steak was aweful. I sent a picture of this steak to a friend and they stated, "is that chocolate ice cream?" and I had to tell them that it was steak. Needless to say, the steak was sent back. The fried brussels sprouts were so overcooked and had so much of the cheese sprinkled on them, not consumable and were sent back. My salmon was not that great and the cauliflower mash had so much citrus flavor which taste more like orange than a lemon and were somewhat yellow/greenish in color and the cherry tomato confit was distasteful and I was too embarrassed to send it back since 90% of our food had been sent back so had it boxed to go as I did not eat it. The waitress stated numerous times about them being hit hard by the competition that was in the area and they were very busy. We understood that and it does take a toll on establishments but it should have nothing to do with the quality of food and the food this night was just aweful. It was my friend's first time and I was so embarrassed as I bragged on the food and the atmosphere. Thank God for appetizers and dessert!!!
  40. TinLove

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved getting to sit at the window while the sunset happened. Great date night.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

John Howie Steak offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 440-0880 ext. 1.

John Howie Steak is rated 4.7 stars by 3747 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for John Howie Steak

11111 NE 8th Street, Suite 125, Bellevue, WA 98004

Additional information

  • Cross street

    112 th Ave NE

  • Neighborhood

    Bellevue

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Steakhouse, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet parking and self parking are available for John Howie Steak which is located inside the Bravern complex. Valet parking is a $7 charge. Self parking is complimentary for 6 hours with validation.

  • Public transit

    Bellevue transit center.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jed Laprade

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (425) 440-0880 ext. 1

  • Catering

    Our chefs customize each menu to the unique needs and style of each event – ranging from intimate affairs to elegant, large-scale celebrations. We specialize in culturally influenced global cuisine with numerous options for every dietary preference and restriction.

  • Private party facilities

    Experience the Northwest’s premier dining experience. Comfortable surroundings, prime custom-aged steaks, side dishes that define culinary excellence and an award winning wine list featuring bottles from near and far. All presented with an unmatched level of service and attention to detail.

  • Private party contact

    Sarah Corbett: (425) 456-1892

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