Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Name: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
Address: 205 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, United States, 98004
Telephone: (425) 456-0010
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (4867)

$31 to $50

Seafood

205 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for fine wines

Seastar Restaurant & Bar is Bellevue’s #1 seafood restaurant! Locally owned and operated for the past 21 years by celebrity chef and Northwest philanthropist John Howie, Seastar is known for its seasonally inspired menus, diverse selection of locally caught seafood and its award-winning wine program. Chef Howie and his team meticulously source the best seafood in the region and create culinary wonders that surprise and delight. Our raw bar features fresh oysters, poke, ceviche, and an array of fresh sushi, sashimi and unique preparations of rolls and nigiri. The dynamic cocktail and bar program features spirits from Chef Howie’s own Wildwood Spirits Co., and the wine program boasts over 750 wines, winning prestigious awards like Food & Wine’s “Best Wine List in America.” Our knowledgeable sommeliers will help find the perfect pairing for every seafood dish or from the land fare, creating a culinary experience unlike any other.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Northwest, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(425) 456-0010
Website
http://www.seastarrestaurant.com/
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.

Location
205 108th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
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

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Offers

Bellevue's Best Kept Secret - Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Join us in the Seastar bar 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. Happy Hour menu is only available in our bar seating, reservations are not accepted. We look forward to serving you!
First Seating by John Howie
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Experience a new level of dining with our exclusive " First Seating by John Howie." Join us Sunday through Thursday, in our elegant dining room from 4:00- 5:30pm for an exquisite 3-course menu beginning at just $50. Induldge in a culinary journey that redefines high-end seafood dining- reserve your seat and savor the extraordinary.
Free Corkage on Sundays
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Bring your own bottle and enjoy complimentary corkage on Sundays!

What 4,867 people are saying

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Eastside
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar delivers "excellent food" and "fantastic service" in an elegant setting. Diners rave about the "best crab bisque ever" and diverse seafood offerings. Despite occasional service delays and a "20% service charge," it remains a "favorite" for special occasions, with "impeccable" preparation and "friendly" staff.

4,867 Reviews

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Douglas VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington14 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They over poured a big fella at the next table and he kept getting louder and louder. Then his kids joined in by running around while he ignored them while bragging about his boring life with a friend. Glad he staggered out midway through our meal.
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Neil VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant. Service was fantastic and the food was excellent. RD, our server was attentive and impeccable even though we had a large party. Everyone loved the food. Great experience.
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Marybeth VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were very accommodating in terms of me, selecting a table. The server was very efficient And pleasant. Food was outstanding absolutely 10.
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Ed VIP
New York City30 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
we waited 40 minutes after our reservation time to be seated and then another 15 minutes wait for drinks and orders to be taken…ambience feels like a generic hotel dining room…food was excellent
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Darryl VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good experience overall as always. Brought a new couple to the restaurant and they really enjoyed the food. Service was good. Only issue was trying to get credit for the meal on the new Howie Club. Server couldn’t seem to find our account using the phone number associated with the account and even when we found the acct. number on our app. Disappointing experience and kinda left us a bit confused on why couldn’t find our account. We had $75.00 credit that will expire July 1st
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Angel VIP
Austin15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Experience! The food was excellent. The Seastar Tower for appetizer is great. We tried the BEST Crab Bisque ever! Our server Barry was amazing and provided us great customer service. I highly recommend Seastar for a great dinner!
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Maureen
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Top not food -- just a little too noisy for my taste.
Seastar Restaurant & Raw BarResponded on June 16, 2025
Hi Maureen, I'm so glad you enjoyed the food at Seastar. I'm sorry that the ambiance was too loud. June 14th the Saturday before Fathers Day is a very busy time and that may have contributed to the noise level being more than usual. I do hope you will give us another chance. Sincerely, Chef John Howie
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John VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience for my birthday/Father's day. Love the seared salmon belly appetizer and the 3 fish crudo. The zucchini linguine was also great, it was shared with the table. Topped off with the famous Coconut Creme Pie!
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Robert VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington53 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were there in November of 2024 and meal was perfect. thisi time 6/13/25 we order king salmon with asparagus and mash potatoes and Cesar salad - salad was OK, asparagus was spongy, salty and oily, potatoes OK and salmon was nice. Other plate was planked king salmon broccoli was over cooked, burnt, and had an acidity flavor that was unpleasant, rice OK nothing special and fish was fine. Service was very good. Overall not. The experience we expected for the price. a disappointment.
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Elizabeth
Seattle / Eastern Washington11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious, came for the Copper River king salmon and was not disappointed.
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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 4867 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 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
Price
$31 to $50
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

Website
http://www.seastarrestaurant.com/
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.

Featured in

100 Seattle / Eastern Washington Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Featured in

100 Seattle / Eastern Washington Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Offers

Bellevue's Best Kept Secret - Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm

First Seating by John Howie

Free Corkage on Sundays

Menu

What 4,867 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar restaurant rated?

Is Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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