One of my fave bars in Bellevue!!This "dive bar" serving gourmet pub fare is a hidden gem in the…read moreLincoln Square Mall Food Court. If you blink as you pass by The Rack, you will miss it. It's a welcome escape w/ friendly bartenders and chill vibes. The sparkly diner style seats and brass(?) copper(?) bar are rad. Pro tip: stop on by on Weds/Thurs 50% off all whisk(e)y/tequila drinks, and their selection doesn't suck. Cheers!!

A dive bar in Lincoln Square? King Leroy is the closest thing - it's a narrow space off of the…read morefood court and easy to miss, which would be a shame as they have Malort cocktails, Whiskey Wednesday, and tasty tavern style burgers for under $10. But they also have a caviar hot dog that will run you $80! In any case, they have a nice selection of beers on tap. Whiskey Wednesday means 50% off all whiskeys - both American and International and a great way to try some pricier options. Wednesdays also means 6 wings for $6, another good deal. I preferred the buffalo version. over the bourbon maple but both are quite good. Bartenders are solid with drinks and service. ONe of my favorite bars in Bellevue!

Resonate's pizza is bar none the best I have ever had anywhere. And that includes Pagliacci, and…read moreNorthlake Tavern way back when it was great. In particular, the three amazing, high-quality cheeses they put on their pepperoni pizza is like a symphony in your mouth. I would just avoid adding their olives, which are green, not black, and possibly the saltiest thing I have ever had in my mouth. I doubt a teaspoon of salt would taste much saltier. After choking down one I did not eat any of the others. Why they don't offer high quality black olives, which do so much for pepperoni pizza IMO, is a head-scratcher for me. Though they brew their beer there, and they always have a stout or porter for me--I like to eat my beer with a knife and fork--I've never found it out of the ordinary. A can of Irish Death would be better. It's the pizza I go there for. But though it is my favorite place by far to have pizza, I have a bone to pick about one of the servers (most of their servers are fine): As a former fine dining restaurant server and shift manager, I'm familiar with the Washington state law that allows restaurant patrons to take partially consumed bottles of wine home with them in their cars if (a) it is resealed with its cork, and (b) they keep it in the trunk or other cargo area where humans don't normally sit. And don't touch it until they're parked at home. I'm a light drinker, and one time I only drank about half a bottle of beer. I think it might have been a large bottle, I'm not sure. Wondering if the rule I knew so well for wine might apply to beer bottles too, I asked the server if it was possible to take it home. I supposed that the main issue might be whether they had a way to seal it, since the cap was no longer good for that. He didn't know, and said he'd find out. When he returned, he said no, and acted like it was the dumbest question anyone in the universe had ever asked, or ever could ask. I had a flashback of Dixie's BBQ on Northup way by I-405 (long closed), where surly sarcasm from knuckle-dragging employees was basically a brand. Curious, today I asked Google for help. I learned that the reason it's possible with wine is because there is a special carve-out in Washington state law just for wine. The carve-out does not apply to any other type of alcohol. So it doesn't matter if you can find a way to reseal the beer bottle. Because the carve-out is only for wine, not beer. I doubt that nuance is widely known. I think it's a reasonable question. As a former server, I have a piece of advice for that server: If you ask a question of a coworker, and they answer with sarcasm, you don't pass that sarcasm on to the customer when you pass on the answer. That's bad service. In my 6 years in restaurants, I was asked my share of dumb questions. But I would never have dreamed of letting on that I thought the question was dumb. Because that's an important part of what good service is. But again, most of the servers there are fine.

If you're in the Newport Hills or Factoria area, this is a fun little find. The pizzas are decent…read moresized, with perfectly crunchy/crusty crust. I ordered the space cowboy pizza, which was flavorful and had a decent amount of toppings, although I wish there hadn't been quite so much crust on the edges. There was plenty of seating inside, but there was a really big and noisy group in the center, so it was really difficult to hear above them. I'm not sure if there's typically much in the way of service but other than bringing us our food and drinks (and finally a to go box), that's all we got, so don't expect much. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to return here but if I'm in the area again, I wouldn't mind trying some other pizzas!

I love going to local brewpubs and microbreweries when traveling. So when I saw this location of…read moreBellevue's largest microbrewery, my wife and I had to stop in for an early lunch with a sampling of beers. The food and beers were great. As the name states, the very large brewpub is located in the Spring District, inside the park/greenspace. The district used to be an industrial area, that has been transformed into a mixed residential/retail area, centered around the light rail transit station. The brewery makes great use of the outdoor space, with a lot of seating for an impromptu biergarten on nice days. This Tuesday was a typical March day in Seattle, which meant dining inside was a must. We ended up finding street parking a couple of blocks away, though they do have validated parking: in the underground parking right below (with under 10 dedicated spots) and the bigger Spring district Parking garage nearby. Amanda was our server, and she was super friendly, giving us suggestions. They have a large selection of house brewed beers, and we chose eight of the non-IPA ones as two flights, consisting of 4 5oz glasses (assuming it cost $12). We tried the Harvest Boom P.O.G. Wheat (this was our favorite one), Bothell Brown (liked this one), Snake Charmer Irish Red (strangely very mild for a Red), ChugMeister Mazren Lager (my second favorite). Second flight consisted of 1882 Pre-Prohibition Lager (very crisp and light), Muckle Flugga Scotch Ale (really like Scotch Ale in general, though hard to find on the West Coast...thought this version was OK), Schwarzbier Black Lager (different, very mild, really enjoyed), and a Der Kommissar Pilsner (super light with no body). I don't think I've been able to choose two flights of non-IPA in-house beers before...they keep a very large selection here, and it's worth coming to, just for the draft beers. We ordered some bar food that both of us like, and each plate was excellent. Shareable thick cut fries ($11) was very filling, especially since they were fried very well and were sturdy enough for dipping. Got Scotch Ale Chili ($13) and it was hearty, with plenty of pinto beans and good ground beef, with not too much chili powder. It came with housemade tortilla chips, which were thin and excellent. Wanted to try their beef birria, ordered their birria Nachos ($19) and it was really well prepared. Everything was diced into small pieces, used a really good beer cheese sauce and the the fresh guacamole was solid. For a brewpub, it has excellent bar food. The portions were large...we ended up taking about half of it home. Next time, will stay longer and try some of their main course dishes. The room was modern with plenty of windows for natural light. The central bar is huge, but there are plenty of bar tables as well, letting patrons decide how they want to dine/hang. My only complaint was that the payment process was at the table with only a tablet, and gave me no chance to look at the receipt. The total seemed right and was expecting a chance for receipt, but Amanda grabbed the tablet after my tip and signature before I could ask for a digital receipt, and then disappeared. I suppose I could have tracked her down, but getting a receipt after a meal should not be that hard. Can't remember the last time I was out, and couldn't get a receipt easily...would have made this review a bit easier.

This is definitely my favorite eastside brewery - if not Seattle area brewery in general. Not sure…read morehow I haven't posted a review before!? I'm not a huge IPA fan, but they always have something malty or lager-like on the menu, too. Food is, IMHO, solid. Burgers are good, the fish and chips can be greasy but are usually quite good. Wife seems to like the chili and gluten-free pizzas. Staff are always awesome characters with a (fun, good) personality. Usually some game is on the TVs, and depending on time of day/week/year the crowd varies. Go visit. Breweries are closing because the younger generation's drinking less. You don't have to drink a ton, just support a local place with good food, vibe, and drinks (there's plenty of NA things).

Great food, with good service, I like the feel of this place, its just acomfortable place to grab a…read moregreat meal and watch some games. I will be going back regularly.

Such a wonderful place to eat! The staff have been incredibly friendly every single time my fiancé…read moreand I have come in. We usually stop by for lunch, but this time we decided to come for breakfast for an early Easter celebration, and I'm so glad we did! We ordered the California Eggs Benedict and French toast, along with a regular mimosa and a pineapple mimosa. Everything was absolutely delicious as always! The atmosphere is just as amazing as the food. You can tell there are a lot of regulars because the staff knows them, and it creates such a warm, welcoming vibe. It feels so different from other restaurants I've been to in the best way possible. We'll continue coming back for sure!

I cannot say enough good things about this place. The experience started the moment we walked in…read more We were greeted by a staff member who asked if we had a reservation. We did, but we were early -- and he immediately told us it wasn't a problem. He cracked a few jokes, which instantly made us feel welcome and happy to be there. He was incredibly friendly, funny, and set the tone for a fantastic evening. We were shown to our seats but noticed the bar was open, so we chose to sit there instead. From the moment we sat down, we were greeted by one of the friendliest bartenders I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He asked about our evening, whether we were celebrating anything special, and genuinely made us feel valued. His service and cocktails were top-notch. He took the time to understand what we liked, offered thoughtful recommendations, and every drink was excellent. On top of that, two different servers stopped by to check on us and let us know they were available if we needed anything while the bartender was busy. That level of teamwork and attentiveness really stood out. What started as a quick nightcap turned into a much longer stay because of how welcoming and enjoyable the atmosphere was. The staff truly made the experience. Highly recommend -- and I'm very much looking forward to coming back.

Came here with a few colleagues after dinner. It wasn't busy on a weekday night, so they were able…read moreto seat us despite being a large party. The entrance is kind of hard to find but it is located within the W Hotel. The interior decor is quite nice and vibey. They have a variety of cocktails, so plenty of options to choose from. I opted for the Strawberry Soirée ($18), which was quite nice and refreshing. One of my friends got the Cuffing Season ($18), which was also excellent and a solid choice if you want some chocolate liquor in your cocktail. Didn't try any of the food so can't comment on that. Service was decent.

Mox Boarding House is such a fun spot. I always end up staying way longer than planned. They have a…read morehuge library of board games you can play for free, which already makes it a great hangout, but what really stands out is how helpful the staff are. If you're not sure what to play, you can just tell them what you're into and they'll recommend something new, which is how we ended up going home with Machi Koro. The vibe is super welcoming, whether you're a hardcore gamer or just there to mess around with friends. And now that they've got their liquor license, it's even better, Pokémon-themed cocktails?? Say less. Overall, it's such a solid place to chill, try new games, and just have a good time.

This 5 star review goes to the establishment of mox, not the actual food in the restaurant…read more Mox offers an at-home, cozy vibe. Everyone here is happy, kind, and playing boardgames. I love it here. You don't need to pay to play any boardgames, and everyone is respectful. I would rate their food a 2/5 due to the price and quality and quantity, but this is how they make money! I would never want mox to shut down, so I always end up ordering a lot at the restaurant ‍. I do love their hummus platter with naan.

Excellent place! First, The server "Jane" was AMAZING. Greated you warmly, listened to your needs,…read moremade suggestions and recommendations and made our meal special. She ADDED to the meal experience and was so social! The wait staff, two young guys, were great as well. Ever watching to remove plates but not abrupt! I NOTICE everything so saw them keeping attention to when to clear. Most would probably not notice them. The choices were GREAT! Beef, Chicken, Seafood, and vegan! We had the Korean Cauliflower! It was so good! The flavor, the spice, and cauliflower. Just a great appetizer warm up. My other half had an old fashioned and said it was THE BEST he has had and he travels the WORLD for business. I had the Shrimp linguini and he had the Chicken Parmessan and BOTH we EXCELLENT. So many big shrimp and I WANTED to but COULD NOT finish all the pasta. Save room for DESSERT! We got both the Benginetes (sp) and the Vegan Banana Coconut Dessert and we are NOT vegan. BOTH were to die for! We do NOT eat like this normally, but made it a special dinner being between our Birthdays (16 days between). Like ooyie, gooyie DONUTS with a great cinnamon highlights, and an amazing Banana on graham crackers with a wonderful non-dairy Cocunut creme. It was smaller so not really sharable, yet PLENTY for ones entire dessert. The place is spacious yet has cozy, private areas, as well as the bar and and events area. The price was as expected for Seattle/Bellevue so not shocking. The meal and location was WORTH the $200 (with a GENEROUS tip and an alcoholic drink). There was a corporate even in the other half and we saw the plates of food being served. It was great! They seemed to enjoy their corporate dinner there.

While the food here is decent, service is good, and the atmosphere feels calm and inviting, I had a…read morefew cons in my dining experience there last night: First, after seating ourselves, it took us at least 15-20 min just to even get 'seen' by the staff. This was while the place was practically empty, so I'm not sure what else could have been occupying their time. Second, I ordered the pork shoulder stir fry which wasn't bad but had several large pieces of pure fat & gristle in it that I felt a high quality restaurant would have taken out of the dish. It's indicative of lazy & careless food preparation skills. Also, the basmati rice was very under-cooked...some pieces were even crunchy. Lastly, after leaving the place, I realized that I accidentally left my sunglasses there. So I called later that evening to inquire if they had found them. I discovered they route all incoming calls to a bot that instantly made me feel unimportant and unappreciated. What's worse is it tried to connect me with someone in the restaurant, but kept looping back into its own messaging narrative. What an absolute PITA. This enables me to make a broader point: Restaurants have to get it through their heads that cutting costs has negative impact on customer experience, putting the lifeblood of their business into jeopardy. Take the widespread adoption of QR code-based menus during COVID...how many restaurants do you know actually switched back to real menus after COVID passed? The answer is very few. The reason why? They are too stingy to pony up the dough and ignore the benefit to the customer experience. They figure, 'people already know how to do that so why spend the money on printing up menus anymore?". They couldn't care less about what customers might actually enjoy more, and that's the real travesty. If restaurants are going to force their customers into a self-serve model (as so many have nowadays), then why bother tipping anyone? I am so fed up of a world where the idolatry of wealth has surpassed the appreciation and value of real, engaging human experiences. The Central Bar + Restaurant could help reverse this course if they ever decide to they put customer experience first instead of their own profits. UPDATE: Added one star because they actually had my shades...went ot go pick them up today.

3.5/5 stars * Western burger 3.5/5…read more* Soup of the day 3.5/5 * Salad 3.5/5 * Bruschetta 3.5/5 * French dip 2/5 Pretty middle of the road bar food. Fair price prices and good service. Nice little bar with comfy seats and social round tables. It's a real welcoming feeling inside and a nice place to reunite with some old friends and relax.

Came to Steve's on Saturday night with some buddies and the burgers were awesome. Ordered some…read morepitchers of beer and the staff took great care of us and were very kind. It was exactly the place we wanted to hang and shoot the breeze and very chill atmosphere.

Oscar and the team were excellent, with attention to detail and quick service…read more The food and St Patty's day specials were quite good and right on time! Happy St Patty's Day!

Went here for Happy Hour which was only happening in the back bar. Front bartender was nice enough…read moreto tell us that it only happening in the back bar. Spacious area, friendly staff and food was good. I ordered the HH Kale salad and added Steelhead. BF got double smash burger. Would certainly come back again.

Went here with a friend for a nice weeknight dinner, and it was great! She was on an elimination…read morediet and still wanted to go out, so Black Bottle was a great option for us. There's a menu section that filters all their items based on dietary restrictions, so it was pretty easy to find items that fit her dietary needs. The aguachile was fresh and bursting with flavor, the chilies were really well-seasoned, but the duck was the real standout. So well-seasoned, tender, and that cranberry sauce?! Did not expect to like it as much as I did. We also got some mocktails which were yummy and hit the spot! Docking off one star just because the price was pretty steep for the portion, but otherwise was a nice spot.

Happened upon this place because it was across the street from my hotel. Had a tasty dinner. I got…read morethe haloumi stir fry and lamb meatballs mezze. Both came out hot and fresh with great flavors! Meatballs a little bit on the dry side. Big portions, and I could have probably just had one and been full but it was a nice to have the variety and plenty for leftovers. Excellent service even though it was super busy when I went and seemed like there was just one server/bartender holding down the whole place. I sat at the bar and was checked on plenty. Nice stop for a chill solo meal!