Had an amazing bottle of wine, and a few fantastic beef and seafood options. The Dungeness crab and artichoke dip was amazing and definitely something i will be back for! Not to mention, the entire vibe of the restaurant is so relaxing. Love the dim rustic lighting and good music. read more

Ah, so nice to see Black Bottle open up in Bellevue. I'm automatically flinging stars at this review because the food I'd normally have to drive to Seattle for is now on this side of the lake. On the website, it explains that "postern" means "a side or back entrance." At first I was wondering if they were implying that Bellevue was Seattle's butt. But no, it's because the entrance is a weird side entrance that can be hard to find. You park in the Avalon parking garage, and bring your ticket for validation. Then go right when you exit the garage and you'll see the windows for Black Bottle and that leads you to the door. Nice beer selection, great food - we had the steak, scallops, and pear & gorgonzola flatbread. Comes out to a reasonable price for a nice meal, and it's probably some of the better food in Bellevue. Enjoyed everything, but I'm partial to the flatbread because I like flatbread. It's a big space, but it's busy. I'm not a huge fan of the cavernous industrial atmosphere, but I guess that's what is trendy nowadays. Service is... casual. Things were kind of slow coming out, even our beers, and all of our dishes came out separately. I guess that wouldn't have been as much of an issue, but they brought us the wrong kind of flatbread, so we had to do the long wait all over again as they made a new one. Would have preferred to have the flatbread before the steak/scallops, and instead, we ended up eating it much later. I'm hoping things get a little more speedy as they settle into this space. read more

Black Bottle - scallops - New American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This review is only for their Happy Hour. Got a tip from a friend who said this place was great so we decided to check it out. I was a little disappointed with their happy hour menu selection as it was pretty limited to only pizza slices, some flatbreads and just their beers on tap and wine. Regardless, we ordered the Pulled Pork Tacos for $7 and a few slices of pizza for $2 each. The tacos came in 3 soft shells and the meat tasted bland. I had to put some salt just so I could enjoy it. The pizza slices were okay but honestly, I think Costco has better pizza. We might give this place another shot, but it didn't impress. read more

Black Bottle - Pulled Pork Tacos $7 - New American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Love the small plate concept that black bottle uses. Everything is tapas sized and there are plenty of options. I went with a group of friends with varying diet requirements ... gluten free, vegetarian and carnivore, we each had many options to choose from. In addition to the wonderful food there are fabulous drinks, both cocktails and wine. This is a great place to go with a loud crowd, not so great for an intimate dinner. read more

Went here last night for a date. I really liked the ambiance of the place and the staff were quite friendly, however, there were some very odd things that happened like the fact we had made a reservation for two people but they did not set aside a table for two. Additionally, we ordered food and they brought one dish out much, much earlier than the other. It was odd to have one person in a two person group served first, have their food cool down completely, and then have the second person get their meal. I had the Brazilian chicken and it was tender and good, but nothing to write home about. I liked their cider and the restaurant was a cool place to be. It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night so maybe that explained the weird delay? read more

Same experience as Nikki H, but with our 9 year old daughter. We honestly thought the "No minors" sign was a joke...but it wasn't. The host offered a lukewarm apology. It was obvious we're from out of town (shout out to the Bay Area, where we've NEVER encountered a "no minors" policy in any restaurant), but as we were leaving, a super nice guy who'd encountered the same issue in the past commiserated with us and spent a few minutes telling us about some other restaurants down the street that might work for us. Honestly, what a stupid, thoughtless, ageist policy. Horrible way to start our Seattle vacation, too. We had to explain to my kid that she was being discriminated against because some people think children make their dining experience "uncool." She didn't like that, and neither did we. If you can't (and shouldn't) discriminate against people of color, elderly people, gay people, trans people or anyone else, then you SHOULDN'T DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CHILDREN either. You know what makes a restaurant atmosphere really uncool? That. read more

About 125 feet from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, so needless to say its in a happening area. We went on a Friday night and despite a packed house we felt like the service was very attentive and the food was spectacular. We ordered the following: $8 fresh sardines namban - great! Large meaty sardines lightly breaded and fried with a vinergary slaw of carrots and red bell peppers on the side. $10 yellowfin tuna sashimi poke - to die for but not a lot of fish $11 house duck sausage rainbow chard shiitake mushrooms - favorite of the evening. Every component was delishous! $8 broccoli blasted - a great way to eat your veggies. Simple and perfect. Earl Grey Panna Cotta - rich and silky with a hint of earl grey. Lovely. Drank the Debutante and Major Danger - both fabulous! Would love to try the original Black Bottle downtown, but thought this offshoot was a hit. read more

Of my four years in Seattle, I know I have been here at least once a year. Call it consistent, but most of the time I've been here was either because a friend suggested it or because it's one of the few tapas styled restaurant I like in Bellevue and it's close to home. Black Bottle is really only good for groups no larger than four because the wait could be quite long. Located in Downtown Bellevue, many professionals in the area go there for happy hour, so by dinner time, the restaurant is packed. Go-to Favorites: Blasted Broccoli - it's so simple of a dish, but I like it. Seared duck breast with cranberry port compote - I like duck so much and this very standard dish that I intend on making it at home this week. Arugula & cranberry with feta - this was on the menu yesterday, but it's not on the menu online and not served at the other branches. The melted feta tasted a lot like mozzarella, which I loved because I'm not a fan of gamy cheese. The arugula was SUPER fresh like it was just picked and washed. The cranberries gave the entire dish a tartness that combined all the flavors together. Beef short ribs with Malbec glaze & oyster mushrooms - what more can I ask for? This dish has three of my favorite things - beef, red wine, and mushrooms. The Malbec does tenderize the beef, but not overpower the beef. Penn Cove Manila Clams & Chorizo - The white wine in the sauce really takes away that salty clam taste along with a spicy kick from the chorizo. Describe what you like to your server wine wise and most of the time, they will recommend something good. I've tried it at least two times and both times I was very satisfied. Drinks are a little on the pricey side, but it's Downtown Bellevue, what do you expect? Service is good, restaurant is clean, there is an underground parking lot where 3 hours can be validated at the restaurant. Every branch has a different menu, so if you like something and you're not sure it's on the menu, it never hurts to call in before going. read more

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It has a really cool atmosphere. Easy to go there alone for women. Their cocktail was great! Food would have been so much better if they used less salt! read more

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Some call it a Gastropub, some a tavern, but it's like no tavern I ever went to! Great place. Many beers, and wines on tap. Creative cocktails. Nice design/decor. Food is tapa style, so you can try many things, everything was good, but the best things were: Short ribs Bread pudding Prices were average. Good service. A bit loud, but we had no problem hearing each other, and no worries about others hearing our conversation ;) Parking is in the back in the Avalon Towers garage, get your ticket validated for 3 hrs. No children allowed, must be 21 and older. read more

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Didn't really care for blasted broccoli...too burnt for my liking, the waiter said that it was their most popular dish...it should be called burnt blasted broccoli :-/ But friend loved the hanger steak :-p read more

I've driven past this restaurant many times but never made it in. My wife and I did an early Valentines dinner. Luckily we eat early. We got there around 5:45. There's validated parking around back. Garage is pretty tight. Getting into the restaurant, its a nice open and bustling atmosphere with good selection of music. A full menu with nice choices for everyone. Portions are tapas style,so don't expect a Claim Jumpers portion. 7 spice shrimp was amazing! You can eat everything. Broccoli Blasted was the mother of all fiber cooked to a nice broccoli crunch with nice seasoning. The bread pudding was absolutely awesome! Prices are reasonable and pretty quick. I would definitely go back. read more

Black Bottle - 7 spice shrimp - New American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Delicious food and wonderful space that's great for couples and friends. The shishito peppers were perfection. The short ribs are so soft and well done. And you can never go wrong with bacon wrapped anything which makes the scallops a hit. read more

Eric was absolutely AMAZING!! Charming, thoughtful and respectful. Non-intrusive as well. Kept refilling our waters without interrupting our conversation, had food suggestions and offered drinks. What a great experience. Great job read more

Black Bottle - New American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This place is an undiscovered gem..... Undiscovered may be over stating but I have driven past this place for years without even thinking of going in. I am so happy I did. The vibe is upbeat ( great music, loud enough that you can hear it, but soft enough as to not interfere with conversations) the staff is professional and the decor has a casual, upscale ambiance. Oh, the food? It's amazing. Thought they don't call Black Bottle a Tapas restaurant it is best to order multiple plates and share the goodness. Everything we tried was incredible but my mouth still waters when thinking about the kolkata pepper glazed cauliflower fritters. TO DIE FOR. I'm going back for their impressive Happy Hour next. read more

The parking around the front is for other stores, but there's validated parking in the back, but may not be easiest to find. Came here on a Monday night. Place wasn't too busy and it's a bit dark with small lights at each table. Nice environment for a romantic date. Service is great. Dishes are good, but portions are on the smaller side: GOOD * Chicken wings - Didn't catch their full name, but they were on the HH menu. Nice and crunchy and have an interesting sweet apple flavor. Also is just a touch spicy. * Blasted broccoli - The brocolli has some light seasoning and is slightly crunchy. Pretty tasty, but also feels a bit marked up at $9. OK * Dry rub house-smoked wild boar ribs - They have a really strong smoky flavor and probably because it's boar, the meat is a little tougher than similar beef / pork ribs. I'm not a big fan of dry ribs and the overwhelming smokiness isn't quite my taste. * Maple leaf farms smoked tea duck breast - I liked their maple caramel sauce on the plate and the delicate sweet potato chips they included. The duck was just a little tough. read more

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I came here with my friend and we Liked the atmosphere, and our service was great. Perhaps it would be nice to add some happy hour options.

I don't have a ton to say because it was just plain good. I came with a work group and we ordered tons of the small plates to share. Natural beef short ribs, wild boar ribs, blistered shishido peppers, oysters, seven spiced shrimp, coconut lemon-ginger ceviche, prosciutto flatbread and pear/Gorgonzola flatbread. Everything was delicious, the food came out timely and all of the staff was friendly and welcoming. read more

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Was here for a professional event, staff was very accommodating of our large party (50-60 attendees). Is a decent standby for post-shopping in Bellevue, removed from the chaos. Favorite cocktails were the Debutante (prosecco with grapefruit, aperol) and spiced sangria made with brandy and cassis - sangria was surprisingly interesting, unlike the usual house sangrias that are one-dimensional and generally taste the same. Overall, cocktail menu boasts several tempting concoctions including the Vesper (aviation ketel with lillet lemon twist), Gingerflip (house-infused ginger vodka, cider, lemon, egg whites), and Bermuda Triangle (dark rum, amaretto, bitters, blood orange). No happy hour but pricing is reasonable: Premium well drinks $5 Cocktails start at $6 Glasses of wine start at $4 Pints run $4-6, 12 on tap The venue is quite large with a loft-like feel, well-lit with plenty of windows. Prefer the ambiance of Black Bottle Belltown, which feels much more intimate and less non-descript. Bonus: validated parking available read more

The menu makes this a great place for sharing nibbles with friends or a fun, laid-back date night. Good service and hip atmosphere. The food was alright. Pulled pork tacos were a little bland (thank goodness there was seasoning in the salsa!). Broccoli blasted, while a wonderfully convincing way to get anyone to eat more vegs, didn't seem too far from roasted broccoli. I'd suggest trying the pastrami bombers. Rich, thick-cut, juicy pastrami piled onto a toasted slice of marbled rye, topped with melted swiss and a pile of fresh coleslaw. A little messy, but definitely worth the fuss. read more

The ambience of the restaurant was really nice and they seated us promptly. Tried two of their vegetarian options. The flatbread was good, ravioli was okay. read more

Gave this place a shot late night after a long day at work. I enjoyed the empanadas and highly recommend them. The burrata and arugula salad was DELISH!! It's also huge- plenty to share. I enjoyed the Walnut Old Fashioned, which has a smokiness to it. Different, but very nice. An unexpected highlight was the great music-- an eclectic mix of hip-hop and R&B. I shall return. read more

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Atmosphere and drinks are great, service is good but menu has really gone downhill. They used to have many more creative veggie options, Spanish batatas, beet salad and other options now is very limited read more

The thing that I don't understand about this place is "Our unfussy, rustic dishes are intended to be shared...." (quoted from their menu) Like seriously?! Are you kidding me?! The food is so good!!! I just want the whole dish to myself!!! How can i share them! :D This place is perfect for a great night out with friends. On my first visit, I was with a party of 7. They have tables that can comfortably fit a large party. I like the modern, vintage/rustic deco of the place. It is seriously a gem in busy downtown Bellevue For a huge group (with hungry men), we ordered several dishes to share: -pulled pork tacos -pork belly and kimchi -hangar steak -roasted vegetables -broccoli blasted ( Super delicious! Why didn't I think of cooking broccoli like this!!) - 2X pear and Gorgonzola flatbread -prosciutto and bechamel flatbread Desserts: - Bread pudding (No joke! really good! really really good! ) - early grey panna cotta - passionfruit sorbetto & guava gelée It was a filling meal! The desserts are super delicious! ---------------- Because I really miss the buttery taste of the bread pudding... and crave for the bourbon sauce .. I went back again with my partner. Food was amazing once again. This time we ordered: -house duck sausage rainbow chard shiitake mushrooms( Our new favorite!) -bulgar wheat harissa lamb meatballs & paneer -Broccoli blasted (Of course!!! How can I get sick of this! It is super delicious!) -BREAD PUDDING!!! As it was Sunday, there was 1/2 off bottle of wine! We had a bottle of Riesling ($15) to go with our food. This is life! Will definitely go back again very soon!!! read more

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Drink was very very weak and it seemed the bartender did not know how to make the chocolate martini. The side shaker glass also barely had enough for another 1/2 drink inside verses the 3 small drinks many others have received. Skip this place and go to the Chocolate Lounge at the Bravern for a quality dessert drink. A key example of making sure your bartenders know your products and what makes them great verses looking at a receipe card trying to guess how to make them.... read more

I vaguely remember going to Black Bottle downtown maybe 14 years ago while in grad school. I was usually inebriated, but even in my altered state I never forgot how delicious the broccoli and flatbread was. So this past weekend I had a gf suggest Black Bottle Postern and I jumped at the chance to get nostalgic and to really appreciate the food while sober. We didn't get the flatbread as our company was deathly allergic to dairy, but the broccoli was just as amazing as I remember. We also had the mushroom ravioli- tasty but swimming in oil so be prepared to go to bed with a rock in your gut if you're having that for dinner. We also got several meat dishes that were well flavored. The service was pretty good- our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and made good recommendations. This place is a great location for a get together with a big group of friends especially since there was virtually no wait on a Fri night at 8p. read more

There's a trendy, urban vive here, with very high ceilings, concrete walls and pillars, and a large pipe complete with industrial valve snaking up the front wall. Booths feature hard wooden seats, so bring your padded seats if you want to be comfy. The menu features an array of small plates, which is both good and bad. The good part is the ability to mix and match, with no need to get stuffed on some giant 40 ounce steak and a loaded potato. Small clever dishes like bulgogi tacos, spanish fried olives, and many others take your taste buds on a whirl around the world of flavors. Bulgogi tacos bring 3 small tacos with bold beef, while chorizo mussels and calamari melds the mild heat of Mexican chorizo with chewy calamari and mini-mussels. Pork belly and kimchi is a good idea - the crunch and sour of the kimchi acts as a counterbalance to the rich fatty pork. A butter lettuce salad marries textures with soft goat cheese and crunchy pomegranate seeds atop fresh lettuce. All those mixtures are flavorful, though not over the top. The problem, I guess, is that it's hard to make a coherent meal. There's no unifying theme - at a Spanish tapas restaurant, the dishes work together, almost no matter what you choose. Here, each flavor profile stands on its own, and while things are good individually, it's a bit disjointed as you work your way through dinner. Still, it's a fun place to share different tastes with a group - or one other! Cacao nib chocolate tort is fairly rich, and the chili brittle that comes with it adds a nice crunch but no real heat, so if you're cowardly about spice, relax. Good selection of beers and wines, and enough Uber rides roaming around that pick-up times were under a minute even on a rainy Seattle evening. read more

Black Bottle - Cacao nib mousse torte - New American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The ambiance was great. Food and service was very mediocre. I think it was an off day, maybe, hopefully? read more

Our experience at Black Bottle was unique. Our group of 5 was in and out the door in about 30 minutes. Service was fast, the food came out fast, and the check was delivered fast. All of the food was delicious! The pear arugula flatbread was amazing as well as the blasted broccoli. The staff were not very friendly and almost seemed underdressed in t-shirts and shorts. read more

The food was ok. We ordered the duck sausage. The hubs thought it was ok. It was a bit dry for my taste. I ordered the bacon wrapped scallops and this was delicious!!!! For dessert we had the lemon curd cake. We both thought it was bland. Reminded me of flavored cottage cheese. If that was it ... then ok but service was so lackluster. The host acted like he didnt want to be there. As I watched his interaction with other guest he never smiled and it was the same mundane look on his face. Our server seem to forget where table was and it would take forever for us to get any attention from him. He was nice but would pass the table with dirty dishes and not pick them up. This was a really nice restaurant but service could use some improvement and so could the food read more

The food is so delicious. Short ribs, the roasted chicken, the pear and Gorgonzola flatbread! Yum!

I recently had dinner at Black Bottle, and though I'd been there before a few years back, I was reminded of how much I love their ambiance, food and drink! The dimmed lighting is perfect for a date, or even a dinner with your girlfriends. As Black Bottle serves small plates, you could order 4-5 plates which would be enough for a table of 4. We left feeling satiated, but not too heavy. Perfect. Black Bottle has all the elements of a 5-star restaurant (food, drink, ambiance, and service), so I'll go straight into the recommendations. DRINKS: Major Danger: Your quintessential girly drink, which is served in a martini glass, and includes the shaker full of the remaining cocktail. This drink lasted me throughout dinner, but I do enjoy slow sips. Doctor's Order: A very smooth drink with a punch of gin at the end. Not too heavy, just right. FOOD: Bacon Lemon Scallops Frizzle-Kale: **ORDER THIS**. 4 bacon wrapped scallops served over an amazing bed of kale that's tossed in a sauce that I can't quite explain. All I can say is that it's amazing, which is saying something because I hate kale. Just order it! Beef Short Ribs: Great flavor, but at $25 a pop, the serving size was too small and the price was too expensive. Definitely not worth the price tag, but tasty none the less. Feel free to skip. Broccoli Blasted: I'm not much of a broccoli fan, but I enjoyed the texture and flavors in this dish. It's worth trying. Pear Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola: We have another winner here. Everything just paired together nicely. I couldn't keep my hands off this one. Cheesy Dungeness Artichoke Bake w Flatbread Flippers: Yeppp! Go ahead and order this one, and prepare to fight over who gets the last bite. DELICIOUS! read more

Went on a date here with my wife on a Thursday night. Definitely understaffed. At a drinks and small plates restaurant, I expect to not be sitting with an empty drink and plate (at least not for long). The waiter gave us no introduction, and it seemed as if he barely had time to take our order. We ordered two drinks and a flatbread. The pear and Gorgonzola flatbread was tasty as was my cocktail. However, my wife's cocktail tasted like Prosecco with a lemon twist with no hint of gin or sage as it was described to have. We planned to have a full dinner here, but we left after our first round of drinks and flatbread because the service was so slow. We sat at the table for at least 5-10 minutes after finishing our drinks and food without anyone coming by. I would not recommend this place for a date. I did see a couple of people working on laptops which is odd. Given the slow service though, maybe that's the customer they should target. read more

Second time at this restaurant... The first time we came two to three years ago we could not get a seat as it was so packed. Maybe due to the pandemic we were able to get a table without issue Friday night at 6:00 p.m. The restaurant was about half full by the time we left around 7:30 last night. Overall food was amazing with quite a few wonderful dishes that the chef really did a well job pairing everything together. Love the meatballs and the ribs and the halloumi veggies and the flatbread pizza. The only reason I'm not giving this a 5-star review is for two reasons. The first is that we had planned to order a bottle of wine. It was our anniversary and I was planning to buy the most expensive bottle of cab sav on the menu. We asked if it could be decanted but the server explained that they didn't have any decanters. Because of that we stuck with cocktails and skipped the bottle of wine so a little bit of a loss for the restaurant and ultimately if I wanted to come back and have wine this would not be the place I would do it. Either the server was confused on what a decanter was or the restaurant could spend a few bucks and invest in a few decanters considering the ~15 bottles of red on the wine list. The second reason was that the person that delivered our food was either a mute (in which case ignore this review) or just wasn't very friendly but we ordered four dishes and when they were delivered they were just slammed on the table as if he was in a rush without a word of what he was delivering. I think a nice experience from a customer's perspective would be to understand what you were delivering and a little description of the dish. Also maybe ask if we could use anything else like an extra napkin or fork and knife. Other than that our primary server was awesome and earned a good tip. We'll definitely be back with a larger group to experience more of the cuisine... read more

Dude. Very farm-to-table feel. Crazy delicious. Not much time to speak because u had to eat. Sort of tapas-style. And they brought us out dessert on da hau55. read more

Black Bottle - Before - New American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Lured by a recent published review brought me and my friends to the Black Bottle Postern. I've never been to it's Seattle doppleganger but felt the name was too exotic, too mysterious for the sparse industrial decor. Perhaps when the sun sets and only candles dimly light the tables the name would suit the place. The greeter was flippant, barely making eye contact, and seemingly annoyed to have to seat us or answer questions despite the slowness of the early evening. Our waiter, though, was perfectly patient with a quick comment and would never linger. We had the crispy fried chicken which was a bit dry and similar to a mini chicken nugget followed by pulled pork tacos which were utterly scrumptious and flavorful and ended with the pear and gorgonzola flatbread. Not a fan of onions I managed to easily scrape those off and absolutely loved those. They were sooo delicious! I will certainly return. The bread pudding is calling my name! read more

Great to share tapas! We tried: -Blasted broccoli: delicious! -Deep fried olives: probably my fave! -Fried chicken: this was good -Meat balls: Not my favorite, didn't like the tzatziki or yams that accompanied it -Hanger steak: okay, but I'm not a red meat fan -Potato pin wheels wrapped in prosciutto: yum! I tried the malbec but didn't love it. Had a glass of the spicy sangria, which was not spicy at all and was quite watered down, so not very good. I highly recommend the food, not great experience with the drinks. read more

No happy hour pricing, but the pricing is decent. Their calamari is delish - it's spicy and not fried and delish! They have some unique drinks; it's a fun place to stop for a minute to grab a drink, a light bite to eat, and move on. read more

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The food was great. I ordered the fish tacos. It comes with three and it was the perfect size. Loved the sauce they lightly spread on top. If you don't like cilantro though, don't order this. I didn't think it was too much cilantro but it is definitely there. My husband had the beef short ribs which were amazing and the sauce is awesome. We split the broccoli (which is what they're known for). It was good but not out of this world amazing. It did have great flavor but tasted even better dipped in the sauce from the short ribs. The atmosphere was peaceful, kinda like a pub. The wait staff was pleasant and our food came out pretty quick. Although all our food did not come out together, it was still really quick. read more

Black Bottle - Beef short Beef Short Ribs Malbec Glaze Oyster Mushrooms, Local Albacore Grilled Fish Tacos W Cilantro Crema, & Broccoli Blasted - New American Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Great food and drinks, but menu is limited. The service is great and they go the extra mile to help. Awesome ambiance with the right light and decoration. Perfect place for drinks in a quieter setting. read more