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Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.7
4.7
4345 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Known for its constantly changing seasonal menu and diverse selection of seafood, Chef John Howie's Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar is a showcase of unique preparations representing various culinary styles and geographies. The restaurant offers signature dishes and small, shareable plates featuring items from the sea and land, and a diverse array of sushi, sashimi and fresh local oysters from the Raw Bar. Seastar’s wine program boasts more than 750 wines and the prestigious Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.



AT THIS TIME WE ARE ONLY OFFERING DINNER SERVICE INDOORS AND CURBSIDE. NO LUNCH AT THIS TIME
A 20% service charge is included on each check. Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar retains 100% of the service charge. Our professional service team receives industry leading compensation.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Northwest, Sushi

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (425) 456-0010

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    John Howie

  • Catering

    Weddings, private dinners, theme parties, cooking classes or special events. Seastar's professional off-site catering team can take care of your needs. Your menu will be designed specifically for your event by Chef Howie. We are a full service provider, taking care of all your tables, chairs, rentals, linen, service, entertainment and food and beverage needs. Please call or email us at catering@seastarrestaurant.com for more information!

  • Private party facilities

    We Do All The Work, You Have All The Fun! John Howie Catering private dining options at Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar will accommodate a small, intimate group or up to 250 guests for both seated or cocktail-style events.

  • Private party contact

    Sarah Corbett: (425) 456-1892

  • Neighborhood

    Bellevue

  • Cross street

    2nd Avenue

  • Parking details

    We offer validated parking for 3 hours. The garage is located below the building.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Bellevue's Best Kept Secret

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Join Seastar for Happy Hour every night of the week from 4 pm – 7 pm! Enjoy fresh sushi, poke, and oysters, or delight in our popular Wagyu beef and mushroom burger, truffle fries, and deviled eggs! Wine and beer specials and tasty hand-crafted cocktails all with happy hour prices. We look forward to serving you!

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What 4,345 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Eastside

    Good for business meals

  • Eastside

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastside

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Awesome meal and time with the fam! Killer food, I’ve never had a bad meal at Seastar.
  2. kevinp

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Seastar for birthday celebration. The appetizers were fantastic. Strongly recommend the deviled eggs and clams. Our entrees were quite large, something you may not get in a higher end restaurant. Everything cooked to perfection!
  3. StevenD

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was outstanding. Ashley was fantastic and a surprise dessert for our anniversary.
  4. CyndyL

    Seattle

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great experience. The sushi is always good and the service was outstanding. Loved the coconut cream pie. We brought our own wine and the sommelier was very attentive and decanted our wine. We had an enjoyable meal and will be back.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A little pricy, both on food and wine. But great choices in both areas.
  6. BruceB

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Fast attentive service, quick on time seating, very good food!
  7. John

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Like many others that post I do not like the 20% service charge automatically added to the check. I prefer to make the choice on how well the service was and reward accordingly. That said the food was outstanding and no issues with service.
  8. JoeH

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second dinner at Sea star and, like the first it was excellent. We shared Penn Cove mussels to start and the broth was exceptional. We also enjoyed the assistance of the sommelier. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. There are several dishes on the menu I want to try. We shall return!
  9. ScottB

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent service and great food. Pretty pricey so reserved only for special occasions.
  10. Kristin

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The food was very good. The sushi, fried brussel sprouts, and shrimp and grits really stood out.
  11. PaulS

    Exclusive

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had Pete’s Magic Dragon (Unagi, crab, cucumber, avocado), Seared Pork (Kalbi, sesame, scallion), Chilean Sea Bass (Braised baby fennel, roasted fingerling potatoes, carrot puree, Castelvetrano olives, orange vinaigrette), Grilled Octopus (Fingerling potatoes, caponata relish, Puttanesca sauce, micro arugula), Fennel Citrus Salad (Butter lettuce, baby spinach, asparagus, fennel, crispy fried heirloom carrots, citrus vinaigrette), and finally Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake (Rich New York style cheesecake, pineapple, warm pecan – caramel sauce, maraschino cherry). And we thought... "how can we eat it all?" And we almost did. Outsdanding
  12. JerseyBlues

    Portland

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service and fantastic fresh seafood prepared to perfection
  13. TomP

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, excellent food & wine choices. Comfortable, relaxing atmosphere :)
  14. Otto

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server , whose name was Ashley, was really excellent. So were the bartenders, we had a cocktail at the bar first before going to the table. Everything was great. The food and preparation outstanding which I already covered in the ratings. The following is from me to you. I do not want to see this part put out to the public. I did not mind that you have the automatic 20% service charge ("tip") . I did not like that you taxed it. I do not think it is fair, or good practice to put in the price of the dinner other hidden methods of adding to what you put in your pocket. I realize times have changed after the COVID and are tough (the present economy doesn't help), but your restaurant is competitive. It is not the airport or an NFL game where a single beer costs more than a store bought six-pack of the same brand. Again, the whole dining experience was great. Lastly, thanks for the desserts, it was our anniversary. Al Lang
  15. MikeB

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic service and food. Everything was perfect to celebrate with the family!
  16. JonI

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Great service but thought the food was just ok. The chilean sea bass was good but too expensive. My boys enjoyed the sushi but have had better quality at much less expensive establishments.
  17. Gman

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    We love Seastar. Normally visit every few months. Service as always was outstanding. Why the 3 star. I went in thinking of getting the Ahi Tuna - always very good. But the Shrimp and Grits caught my eye. Also know it was new on the menu. The sauce was really bland and the grits were in clumps having more the consistency of chunks of potato. If you are expecting a little spicy dish you will not be happy. I should have stuck with my go to meal.
  18. businessGuy

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hadn't been to Seastar except during the pandemic when we got take-out. The in-person experience was amazing, would definitely recommend.
  19. jeanier

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My to go when I want lighter but still flavorful and satisfying meals! Best fish, a great variety, in Bellevue! My very favorite is the mahi mahi, delicious and sooooo tasty and tender!
  20. AnonymousA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    I had to change our reservation twice before our arrival and the staff was responsive and helpful. When our party arrived, a little early, they were friendly and accommodating. Once we were seated, it was a long wait until our server greeted us. It was a very long wait until we could order drinks. It was an incredibly long wait after we ordered drinks and appetizers before we received them. It felt as though we were either searching for our server or waiting on ordered items. Twice, we ordered items, and they were repeated back to us, but we did not receive them. While we enjoyed the evening (the Steelhead was amazing), it was the company we enjoyed, our overall experience was not what we expected.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was marvelous with a great atmosphere and superb service who had great timing. Our party had a wonderful time and we never felt rushed. I’ll be back!
  22. JoeH

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Seastar is excellent! The food was perfectly prepared and presented. The wait person was appropriately attentive. And, a little bonus, they have a parking garage with a 3hr allowance with your voucher.
  23. KatrinaL

    Atlanta Metro

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They know how to cook, food was very flavorful and delicious. Excited to go back
  24. Mary

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our meal at Sea Star. Our waiter made for a great dining experience and we appreciated his attentive service. It was a special night for celebrating our birthday.
  25. Anatolyb

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Good was just ok for a highly rated restaurant and the price. Service was great!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    I visited sea star with a guest recently to celebrate my birthday. We had a cocktail in the bar as our table was being prepared and service was timely and drink was delicious. As we were being escorted to our table, I took in the ambience of the restaurant and just knew I was going to have a great experience. Our server came out pretty quickly after we sat to take our orders and recommended the perfect dish for me for my birthday after I asked for his suggestion. My guest considers himself vegan, but will I have some seafood and was surprised to find a foraged wild mushroom succotash dish and crab sushi roll…his sushi was okay, but his wild mushroom dish was lacking mushroom and cold. My recommended dish was the Mahi Mahi SaTeh marinade, sticky rice, cucumber-mac nut relish, snow peas, Thai sweet chili butter sauce, the dish was pretty, but cold and way too sweet and the mahi-mahi had a bit of slime to it as if okra was a part of the ingredients. Our server asked what I thought and I told him my thoughts and he asked if I would like to try something else and I said yes let’s go with the salmon dish…Fresh King Salmon Fire-Grilled, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus…again the presentation was very pretty, the salmon had a nice char to it, but the entire dish was lacking flavor. My guest was upset and asked for the check so that we could leave and he took me to a spot in Seattle for a fresh, hot and delicious salmon dish. Our server was very apologetic, took my meal off the ticket and gave me a box of chocolate truffles.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seastar has always been a great experience for us. We have been going here for years now and never disappointed. The seafood tower is a favorite of ours. Plus the truffle fries!
  28. SteveR

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu and all dishes our party of four selected were wonderful
  29. AmberH

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is where we go to celebrate the happy moments in our lives. The food is always impeccable and our server Brian made the night for my birthday.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    This is the loudest and most crowded restaurant I’ve ever been to, especially at this price range it’s just unacceptable and so freaking ridiculous!! Also they force charge 20% service fee but I feel 0% service or good attitude. Never come to this place to waste money please.
  31. Condor54

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seastar is our go-to restaurant for seafood. The steelhead had a wonderful sauce and the bisque was fantastic, as was the coconut cream pie. We really appreciated the rose at the end, too (on Valentine's Day).
  32. LynnL

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Like always, the whole experience dining here was outstanding!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food4service2ambience1
    The hosts were rude and it felt like they wanted to flip the table and get us out all evening.
  34. maxie

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and very good food.
  35. Kelley

    Seattle

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent as always. Service was fine - not great, not bad. They were very busy, and it was very loud in the restaurant. I'm missing social distancing - they had crammed as many tables as would fit into the space and it was very crowded and noisy.
  36. Polarbaer

    Seattle

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Early Valentines Day dinner…..everything was great
  37. EatYourVeggies

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve come to Seastar for several special occasions, and it never disappoints. Last night, brought friends as a thank you gift and to celebrate retirement. Crab cakes and sushi appetizers were very fresh tasting, and the sauce that crab cakes sit upon is delicious. The Petr ale sole is my “go to,” with delightfully crunchy Parmesan crust. Scallops were nicely seared in wonderful succotash, and sea bass was reportedly great, too (husband did not share!) We will come back again. Though somewhat expensive, given the quality, portion size, and presentation, it’s worth it!
  38. dfry

    Seattle

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent crab cakes, lobster bisque, seafood Tower, and pear & shrimp salad. All must get off you go to Seastar. Service is terrific. Parking is free with validation.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Overpriced, like America in general and especially restaurants in the region. Excellent food for American quality.
  40. lrb2001

    Seattle

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Back again for a birthday dinner that did not disappoint! Caesar salad was delicious. Fro entrees, we had the Mahi Mahi, Steelhead, Ahi, and Petrale Sole. All amazing! The raspberry cheesecake was delicious!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 456-0010.

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 4345 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 32 times today
Google Map for Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

205 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Additional information

  • Cross street

    2nd Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Bellevue

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Northwest, Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    We offer validated parking for 3 hours. The garage is located below the building.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    John Howie

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (425) 456-0010

  • Catering

    Weddings, private dinners, theme parties, cooking classes or special events. Seastar's professional off-site catering team can take care of your needs. Your menu will be designed specifically for your event by Chef Howie. We are a full service provider, taking care of all your tables, chairs, rentals, linen, service, entertainment and food and beverage needs. Please call or email us at catering@seastarrestaurant.com for more information!

  • Private party facilities

    We Do All The Work, You Have All The Fun! John Howie Catering private dining options at Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar will accommodate a small, intimate group or up to 250 guests for both seated or cocktail-style events.

  • Private party contact

    Sarah Corbett: (425) 456-1892

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