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4.3 (595 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Sushi rolls
Jessica B.

This is a great spot for a special occasion or date night. Lots of great options. The oysters are always a great choice. I had the sushi this time for the first time and it did not disappoint. Sitting at the bar, eating oysters and sushi with some crisp white wine is perfection!

Crab L'oui Salad
Stephanie K.

Saddle up with a leather bar seat where the service is better and the view of shucking is fine. Peyton & Ben are reporting to a Lady GM, doing the good work day & night. There are 6 locations stretching down to San Diego, over to Denver serving fresh catches from Washington and others flown in within 1-2 days. When traveling coastal, I'm delighted by the variety of options including Whole Fish (BIG CATCH on the wall!), pick-your-own crustacean (from the tank) or shellfish (Raw Bar), Prime & Wagyu Gold steaks too. I love a Louie & had mine with crab - a generous softball-size portion of large local Washington Dungeness lump meat in a deconstructed salad (or self-made lettuce wraps) - garden-fresh butter lettuce base, pickled purple onion (is that ACV?), avocado & slab griddled bacon (salt/texture) with a thick Thousand Island dressing. Deviled Eggs on the side have a silky smooth filling, garlic & paprika rather than the usual tartness of relish. Did I mention the bathroom smells like MNY?!

Black cod
Krista T.

Wow!! We had an amazing date night experience here last night. Our server provided the best service we've had in a long time. She really stood out--so helpful on menu options (she was very knowledgeable), attentive, proactive, and all around wonderful!! We had oysters, shrimp cocktail, wedge salad, sea bass and black cod. Both fish dishes were excellent in preservation, freshness, flavor and preparation. Cocktails were really good too. Nice and refreshing. The sourdough bread service is complimentary and decision with the salted butter. We noticed several families here with their young kids so we checked out the kids menu--great kids menu with fish options on it! The restaurant ambiance is fun and beautiful. We will definitely be back!

Salina P.

I don't typically dine at American/seafood restaurants but when I tried the Chilean sea bass here, it blew me away. The butternut squash gnocchi paired so well, I can still taste it now. The wild Spanish octopus appetizer was also very good. I also enjoyed the calamari.

Oysters
Sage M.

This is a great spot for dinner! We came with reservations and were seated right away. Our server was excellent and gave really good recommendations, which was especially helpful since I was with people from out of town. We started off with the oysters, and they were amazing. I loved the variety of sauces and the staff's help in picking exactly what we wanted. We paired them with different types of drinks that complemented the flavors very well. For our entrées, we all ordered the Sea Bass given the high remarks we had heard, and it did not disappoint at all. It was delicious and definitely worth the price point. The space is overall excellent with a variety of seating, and the location right in Bellevue Square is perfect. Good food and great vibes!

Christopher D.

The food was solid overall. The steak, cooked medium rare, was actually better than the ribeye I had at STK, which I didn't expect from a seafood spot. The clam chowder was also excellent, possibly even better than what I've had at Pike Place. Dessert wasn't a highlight, but everything else delivered. Service was great, and the ambiance is nice and comfortable. It's not a personal favorite I'd go out of my way for, but I'd happily come back if someone suggested it.

Kumar V.

Take my review with a grain a salt. I am not big on sea food and this time I tried a lot of things which was my first time. But first let's talk about ambience. Absolutely aesthetic - almost a piece of art. So well done, very beautifully done marine theme all around. Our server was amazing too - very patient and explained the cusines and recommendations with very good knowledge. Having said that - food ! I tried the lobster with eel sauce sushi and it was amazing. It was my first time trying out Octopus - to be honest I don't know how I felt about it. Not my favourite. The black cod was amazing but the accompanying noodles and broth was about okayish. Maybe it is supposed to taste a bit bland but it wasn't that flavourful. On the other hand the Chillean Sea Bass was exquisite and the addition of gnocchi on the side was very creative from the cook - appreciated the fine dining experience here. And yep the place is pricey :)

Mahi Mahi
Kaylin P.

5 star appetizers, 3 star entrees. Highlights: The Appetizers. Calamari and mussels dishes were large and worth the price. The breading on the calamari was light and crispy, loved the sauces it came with. The sauce with the mussels had a spicy kick to it and the bacon bits were addicting. Starting the dinner off with bread rolls. They were soft, but the bits of salt sprinkled on just the top just made the top of the bread SO salty. This was the same pattern I found with my salmon and risotto. The salmon was cooked perfectly but the meat of the salmon was bland and the skin was SO salty. There was a lack of balance. Paired with the risotto, it was rich and creamy, just wish there was something acidic in the dish to cleanse my palate. The Mahi Mahi was also overly salty. Service was really nice, but felt a little inattentive at times? Missed one of our orders, not coming around to refill water. Didn't ask if we were done with plates before taking them away. Personally, Water Grill has a relaxing ambience to come have drinks and appetizers. But I wouldn't spend my money on the entrees here.

Ellen C.

As good as I remembered (from when I visited the LA location). Reservations were easy to get. I made dinner reservations on the same day. Beautiful ambiance, excellent servers. Food was absolutely fantastic. Complimentary warm bread. I got the Chilean sea bass and it was so delicious. The restaurant is kid friendly. High chairs available. Tables are a bit small so for our party of 7 we had to play Tetris with all the food we ordered. I would absolutely come back. It looked like people were also having fun at the bar.

Beatrice W.

What a great restaurant downtown Bellevue. The food is amazing and always fresh. You can tell the staff has service experience and are able to make your dining experience a positive one. Not one shell in my shucked oysters...SOLD!!! A great Shucker will win me over every time! Worth leaving the mall and going across the street for

Mahi Mahi
Kyle T.

TLDR: Solid upscale American dining experience, great location right next to Bellevue Square Mall. We found that both the drinks and appetizers outshined the entrees Location: Prime location in Lincoln center right next to Bellevue square mall. Lots of underground parking available. The front entrance is on the outside/accessible via sidewalk but there is a side door for those coming straight from the mall Food: For appetizers we had the calamari and the mussels and for entrees we had the salmon and mahi mahi. As many other reviews mention, the calamari was amazing and our favorite item across everything we had. The appetizers in general were both outstanding and the entrees were good but not spectacular. We both wished our fish entrees had a bit of acidity/freshness to balance out the salt. Drinks: I had the maritime mule and thought it was great. I find most mules overly sweet but this one had the right balance of flavors to me. Price: Overall good value for the cuisine, quality, location, and ambiance. We spent about $500 after tax + tip for 6 people. Appetizers are about $20-25, drinks $20, and entrees $40-60 depending on what you order Service/Ambiance: The restaurant has a great ambiance and decorations that make it both lively but also intimate. The service was also strong, the staff was friendly and answered all of our questions and were proactive in giving us new settings. There were a few times where water ran short and it took a while to refill, but that's not a huge issue (it was also a busy Friday night). Service also ended with hot towels which was very refreshing!

Salmon dish
Brandy G.

So we sort of were just trying to find something and stumbled on our favorite restaurant from Santa Monica! We had no idea this was a chain and wow they out did themselves in WA also! Holy cow, the fish and chips were an insanely large size and the salmon dish I got was to die for! I asked for the skin on the salmon to be crispy and the kitchen delivered with the request! If you have the opportunity to eat here, try it out. We have come to this chain twice and have been blown away both times.

Grilled Black eye Perch
Ingrid C.

Waiter seemed curt and I felt a bit rushed. Inside is beautiful and I saw several patrons sitting at the bar and enjoy some seafood and drinks. - Bread and Butter (5/5): free bread for the table- my favorite part of this meal! Perfectly salted butter, and the taste reminded me of sourdough but the texture of the bread itself was like a very crispy crunchy outer layer over a martin's potato roll. - The Grand (3/5): I learned that I am definitely not a shellfish person.. so keep in mind of my biased take! I wish the waiter explained what came on our plate, but he quickly scooted away. The scallops were my favorite. Nice and mild and sweet flavor. The grand also came with 6 sauces to pair. Wasn't sure which sauce went best with which, but doesn't hurt to try? shell on shrimp and lobster claw were the second and third bests in my opinion. - Grilled Black-eyed Perch (4/5): got a smaller 1.2 lb fish. Can get it grilled and fried. Fried is ~$4 more. This fish was around 38-39/lb at the time of writing. Flavors were so great! Not a bony fish at all and didn't have to really pick at it. A tad dry in certain parts, but again, nice salty, zesty from the lemon and herbaceous. This place is definitely on the $$$ side, so can see ppl coming here for special occasions.

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the fresh seafood, especially oysters and scallops, as well as the attentive service and upscale ambiance.

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Our server Jacob was amazing, great hospitality and extremely knowledgeable. Very nice ambiance and atmosphere + food was great all around.

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What is the dress code for lunch? Are jackets / collared shirts required for men?

Hello Julia. We have a casual dress code. No jackets/ collared shirts are required. We like all of our guests to be comfortable while dining with us. We look forward to serving you soon.

Do you have a kids menu or items that a kids would like?

Hello Wendy, My name is Ryan Shepherd form Water Grill. Yes, we did have a kids menu. Some of those features include Kids Cheeseburger, Kids Fish and Chips and a grilled… 

What is the maximum amount of guests you can fit inside the restaurant? Would it be possible to host a homecoming dinner?

Hello, We have a private room that accommodates up to 22 people. Unfortunately at this time we are not doing full buyouts of the restaurant.… 

Do you offer happy hour? I see that 6 months ago you didn't, but that may have changed. Thank you.

Hello Sammy. My name is Ryan Shepherd, Manager at Water Grill Bellevue. Currently we do not have a happy hour. We always strive to give great value to our guests. We pride ourselves on our product. You can have a great Bar experience that you can… 

Do you have a bar and bar seating?

They have a great bar with seating. It's my favorite place to have a drink and some oysters, and the full menu is available.

Are dogs allowed in the "gazebo" area across from the container store?

Only service animals are allowed seeing as that area is still technically indoors.

Do they serve happy hour?

Unfortunately we do not offer a Happy Hour at the moment.

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Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.1(1.3k reviews)
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Last night we visited Chef John Howie's Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar located in Bellevue, WA…read moreduring the Seattle metro's Restaurant Week. We had never visited this location before. We did visit his former Seattle location of the same name years ago and wanted to give this spot a try. We were not disappointed. Seastar is considered an upscale, high-end seafood establishment offering innovative, globally-inspired seafood preparations, raw bar offerings, and an elite wine program. The decor is a sophisticated, oceanic-inspired interior with separate bar and lounge area. The restaurant offers validated parking in the buildings underground garage. From the elevator we entered an atrium that leads to the restaurant's bar and lounge entrance where we were welcomely greeted by the bar staff. Upon arrival at the main desk, we were warmly greeted by the front of the house and immediately seated. The restaurant is a fairly expansive space. Since we were there to enjoy Restaurant Week, we ordered from that specific menu but the regular seafood centric menu is vast and intriguing! A three course regular chef selected menu is also available. Our waiter, Katya H. was also welcoming, attentive throughout the evening, and very knowledgeable about the menu! We appreciated her insight! The Seastar Restaurant Week menu offers five items from two categories: starters and entrees; and three items for the dessert category. From each category you can choose one item for a $65 dinner experience. Most participating establishments offer three items from each category. We chose Spicy Ahi Tuna Roll and Taylor Seafood Pacific Oysters as our appetizer. Bother were delicious! Next up were the entrees. We went with Fire-Grilled Applewood Smoked Ancho-Chile Shrimp (with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and bbq Chile hollandaise) and the Hawaiian Snapper (with sateh marinade, sticky rice, cucumber-macadamia nut relish, snow peas, and Thai sweet chili buerre blanc) . Both dishes were exquisite, excellently prepared and aesthetically plated! For dessert we chose the Pumpkin Pie Crème Brulee (a vanilla bean version was also available) and the Flourless Chocolate Cake. The restaurant's business manager (I think his name is Jay) stopped by our table to check in on us a couple times which was another welcoming touch! We also received complementary biscotti cookies from the kitchen. This was a wonderful dining experience, our only disappointment was the "Okay" health rating displayed on the entrance. I am not sure what the issue is/was but given Seastar's rep we hope they will get that rating up to "Excellent" ASAP!

I went to Seastar Sat night at 7:15 for for heavy appetizers. The fish appetizers were…read moreoutstanding. The 2 burgers we ordered took over 45 minutes to arrive and the fries were cold and burger was over done. The waiter was very very friendly but it was either him who did NOT deliver the food promptly or the kitchen who did not notified our waiter the burgers were ready. It was disappointing since we love the restaurant and have always had excellent food delivered promptly.

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