Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Mercer Island

I consider myself a pretty hard-core "foodie", and Terra Plata is my favorite restaurant for great food, great service, and great vibes in Seattle. Tonight we had a group of 13 for dinner before a show at the Paramount Theater. Our server was attentive and did a perfect job of pacing tje food to get us out the door at the preferred time. I let him choose our courses, and he wisely asked questions around the table about preferences and restrictions before sending out an amazing selection. The food was stellar, as is the norm for Terra Plata. After we finished, I had THREE of my guests come to me to tell me that it was one of the best meals they had ever eaten. Terra Plata really is that good! The Brussels sprouts are a personal favorite and everyone agreed that they were amazing. But there wasn't a single dish that was less than a 5/5 experience. Other highlights were the confit lamb riblets, beef cheek gnocchi, and blistered shishito peppers. If you go to Terra Plata as a group, try ordering family-style so you can taste more options.

We had a group of 17 for a business dinner. We did the family style meal and everything was SO good! Thank you for a great night.

This is the best Mediterranean food! The service was so friendly!

So exciting to find high quality gluten free food. Wonderful atmosphere. So many amazing good things. Cheese curds and calamari for GF people are an amazing treat. So good!

Locus Wines is a true little diamond in the rough of Pioneer Square. Set on the bricks of histoiric Occidental Square, it is a perfect spot for a glass (or two) of amazing wine and lite bites after work, before a game, or while you are visiting the newly revitalized area. The food was delicious and beautifully presented - salumi meats, fresh from France cheeses (from a local cheese monger), and a mezze platter with housemade dips. We also had some of the savory filo pastries with lamb - outstanding And then to the wine - Locus should be on every oenophiles list. Time only allowed for a couple of bottles for our group but Locus Red blend was a perfect full bodied accompaniment to the bites. And not only do they have a very popular wine club, but the retail store where the wine bar is located is also well stocked with a marvelous selection of wines (that will entice you to try them all! ) The venue's location is great - and there is also perfect little place for a small group - they have a wonderful private room in the back that worked out beautifully. I understand they also often have live music and other events in the space And lastly, the service! Keenaan, the Tasting Room Manager, took amazing care of our group and the others in the venue like we were guests in his home - warm greetings, pouring wine, making all the food, and managing the place all with a smile makes this a not to miss stop in Pioneer Square! It's nice to see Pioneer Square coming back to life after the difficult patch these last few years - I can't wait for patio season when we can raise a glass of magnificent wine and toast the beauty of Seattle summers again! Sante!