Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Eastside

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

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Kro Bar

4.9

4.9 (583)

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

Bothell

About the restaurant

The krō bär is an eclectic bar with a speakeasy vibe and a passion for spirits and great food with a nod to another era.

Tucked away on Main Street in Bothell, a walkable neighborhood teaming with local art, culture and food, the artfully handcrafted krō bär has been reclaimed from the bones of Bothell’s historic hardware store in the Mohn building. The 16-foot-high tin ceilings, a hanging catwalk and the original wood floors were uncovered and restored.

Please note we are 21 and older only.

Due to the size of our location, we are unable to seat parties of more than 4 guests.

Top review

Jolene

Dined 2 days ago

A hidden gem. If modern mixology is your thing, reserve a spot at the bar and be prepared to be impressed. They have the BEST charcuterie board, too. Spendy, but worth it.

Cafe Juanita

4.8

4.8 (3400)

$50 and over

Italian

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list.
Cafe Juanita serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, ranging in price per person from $150-$190. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte.
Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.

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Trishvip

Dined 2 days ago

I would love to go more often but the value is not the best. Great food!

Bottle & Bull

4.8

4.8 (470)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kirkland

About the restaurant

Experience the travels of Ernest Hemingway through your palette; eating and drinking your way through the cities that Hemingway loved to frequent; Havana, Paris, Florence and Pamplona (where he discovered his love for bull fighting!) to name a few.
We focus on locally sourced, farm-to-table menus with hand crafted cocktails, as fluid as the seasons.
Like Ernest Hemingway our hunger knows no borders!
Open to those 21 and older.

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George

Dined 4 days ago

Bottle & Bull was good as always. We have gone there for our anniversary four years in a row. We like the appetizer choices and ambience on Lake Street. They treated us great and had champagne and gave us a complimentary dessert. It was s nice night out!

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4.7

4.7 (4150)

$50 and over

Northwest

Woodinville

About the restaurant

It's difficult to say what is most appealing about the Barking Frog - the food, the wine, the atmosphere. All of the above earned this casual bistro featuring country fresh Northwest cuisine rave reviews. Honors have included "Restaurant of the Year", "Most Innovative Wine List" and "Wine Grand Award" awards, presented by the Washington Wine Commission. Delectable dishes entice guests to linger in the light-filled dining room or to gather around the fireplace. While in the summer, lunch and dinner are served in the courtyard.

Visit our sister restaurant, Fireside Lounge, take a more relaxed approach to you day with friends and fellow guests. Serving seasonal cocktails and casual bites. Daily happy hour from 3-5:30pm. Live music during the week.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 3 days ago

Great staff easy parking whether self of valet love the fresh produce and fish.

Vista Prime Steaks & Seafood

4.7

4.7 (1323)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Snoqualmie

About the restaurant

Vista prime steaks & seafood is what you would expect in a world class restaurant, and more. With majestic views of the Snoqualmie Valley from every table, this intimate venue features modern Northwest cuisine. Using the freshest ingredients available from local farms, Chef de Cuisine Justin Lee's menu features unexpected, high-concept dishes masterfully designed to engage the intellect and surprise the palate. Add an extensive wine list featuring Washington, Oregon, California and Old World wines and you have a winning combination for a truly unforgettable experience.

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Markvip

Dined 3 days ago

10oz ribeye cooked to perfection. Wedge Salad amazing. Brussels sprouts with bacon was delightful.

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Seafood Tower

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St Helens Porterhouse

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Imperial Wagyu Flat Iron

Takai by Kashiba

4.7

4.7 (363)

$50 and over

Sushi

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Takai by Kashiba is a fine dining Edo-Mae style Sushi restaurant that specializes exclusively in nigiri sushi.
Sushi Counter is solely Chef's Omakase, seated at 5:30 and 7:30.
Omakase is also available at our dining room tables along with a la carte Sushi options.
We do not have vegan/vegetarian/kids menus available. We are able to accommodate most allergies.

Led by Chef Jun Takai, the Omakase consists of local and international seafood accompanied by Kaiseki style dishes. Takai by Kashiba creates an elegant atmosphere whether you're seated at a table or the intimate sushi bar.

Omakase style drink pairings are also available along with a thoughtful selection of Sake, Wine and Japanese Whisky.

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Davidvip

Dined 4 days ago

What a lovely experience. Everything is well planned, well thought out and well executed. Omakase experience was perfect for a very special business dinner. Our servers were knowledgeable and attentive. The courses were well timed and the food was amazing start to finish.

Arleana's

4.7

4.7 (219)

$50 and over

Caribbean

Kirkland

About the restaurant

We have switched over to Tock reservations, please head over to: https://www.exploretock.com/arleanas-restaurant-kirkland to make a reservations. Thank you for your understanding!

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TinaH

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

We couldn't believe how quiet it was at Arleana's at 6:30 on a Saturday evening! We had the catfish court-bouillon, the gumbo, and the seasonal roasted squash special. The depth and balance of flavor in everything was remarkable. The okra and catfish were delightful fried. The squash was spoon-soft. Everything was great, and I think everyone else in town was missing out!

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Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

4.5

4.5 (1427)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Contemporary steak & sushi house with one-of-a-kind views in downtown Bellevue, open for weekend brunch, happy hour, & dinner.

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Joevip

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Great service, great food, great wine, amazing views, great ambiance, all at reasonable prices. One of my new favorite restaurants in Bellevue! Highly recommend for business groups of any size or smaller special occasions.

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Luxury - Filet Mignon

Wild Wasabi Signature

4.4

4.4 (98)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Tokyo Steak House is currently under the new management to become "SIGNATURE" performed by Wild Wasabi. Experience the excitement of Teppanyaki tableside grilling with fresh seafood, steaks, vegetables and rice are perfectly seasoned and grilled to order.

You will be experiencing the authentic cooking skills of our talented chefs who juggle hot flames and sharp knives while artistically create a delicious meal for their guests. Our guests relish in the aroma of our special herbs and seasonings and enjoy a completed meal fresh off the grill.

We also offer a wide variety of nigiri, sashimi, sushi rolls as well as extensive appetizers. Our executive chef-owner, Yong, is an Iron chef who are experienced in the fine art of sushi creation for more than 25 years.

Best restaurant awarded in 2023 by Restaurant Guru, at Wild Wasabi Signature, we serve only the highest quality product and strive to give the best service possible. Dine in with us to have a SIGNAT

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Leann

Dined on Aug 13, 2024

Was an excellent experience! We were celebrating a birthday of a person with ASD sensory challenges, and it worked out perfect! Sensory and noise was not over the top, but still super fun! Lots of laughs and great food!

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Sushi Tower

Fuji Steak House

4.3

4.3 (284)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Redmond

About the restaurant

Experience the excitement of Teppanyaki table-side grilling at Fuji Steak House. Guests dine grill side, experiencing the authentic cooking skills of our talented chefs who juggle hot flames and sharp knives while artistically creating a delicious.

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MarkH

Dined on Jul 10, 2024

The staff is always friendly and the food is great. They always put on a great show. A fun place for a family dinner or Birthday.

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