Best Restaurants for Foodies in Mercer Island

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodIndianJapanese

Regions

EastsideSeattleSouth of Seattle

Areas

Ballard / FremontBellevueBelltown / Pike Place MarketCapitol Hill / First HillDowntownFremont

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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23 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Cantinetta - Bellevue restaurant

1. Cantinetta - Bellevue

4.7

Exceptional(1257)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bellevue

Booked 22 times today

We are an Italian restaurant and bar located in Bellevue. We emphasize Tuscan culinary traditions and seasonal organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.

2. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4239)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 32 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

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3. Fogo de Chao - Bellevue

4.1

Excellent(2261)

££££Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Bellevue

Booked 72 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

A photo of Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bellevue restaurant

4. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bellevue

4.4

Awesome(1262)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Bellevue

Booked 55 times today

Welcome to Earls Bellevue, located in the heart of Lincoln Square. With our sun-drenched atmosphere, soaring 28-foot ceilings, stunning marble and onyx fireplaces, and a beautifully stocked glass wine room, our space creates the perfect setting for any occasion.We offer a private dining area available for bookings year-round. Join us and Indulge in our daily features, epic Happy Hours, and weekend brunch as you bask in the elegance and charm of our surroundings.Whether you’re enjoying after-work drinks with friends or heading out for a special date night, Earls Bellevue offers the ideal ambiance. Our diverse menu, thoughtfully curated for the Bellevue community, has something for everyone to enjoy.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

5. mamnoon

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4.7

Exceptional(976)

££££Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 27 times today

Mamnoon is a vibrant restaurant in Seattle that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Levant and Persia. The menu features a modern take on classic dishes, using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with sleek Syrian decor and art adorning the walls. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special occasion, Mamnoon is the perfect place to experience the flavors of the Middle East.

6. Nirmal's

4.7

Exceptional(190)

££££Price: Expensive

• Indian • Pioneer Square

Booked 2 times today

Nirmal’s is the culmination of over 30 years of culinary experience of Chef Nirmal Monteiro, our five-star chef. His lifelong dream is realized in this restaurant, showcasing his talents and inspired by great traditions of Indian food, yet re-imagined with the influences of his global culinary journey.Chef Nirmal combines fresh local ingredients from the Pacific Northwest with traditional ingredients and spices from across India. The tastes are at once familiar, yet new and exciting. Prepare for a dining experience with diversity and subtlety of flavors not available in any other Indian restaurant!At Nirmal’s, we believe that dining is more than just great food; it is the whole experience! Great food, great ambiance, excellent service, and sense of community are our mission.

7. Quinn's Pub

4.5

Awesome(201)

££££Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 1 time today

At Quinn’s Pub we take traditions of the classic public house and raise them to new levels. We are community driven, quality focused, continual experiment in what it means to be a pub.Our food is refined takes on traditional pub fare, our bar carefully curated, and our space open to all.

8. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(9084)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 133 times today

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

9. Lola Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(4293)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 73 times today

Rustic Mediterranean cuisine at Lola, another in the Tom Douglas family of exceptional downtown restaurants. Don’t miss our hearty breakfasts including eggs benedict and pancakes with sausage, ouzo sizzling kebabs, or our grilled to order pita breads brought to us fresh from our own Dahlia bread bakery right across the street and served with house made spreads. Located in the heart of the bustling Belltown neighborhood, Lola offers the perfect urban dining experience in it’s upbeat environment, just minutes from downtown shopping and theatre to the south and great music and night life to the north on fourth avenue. We’re committed to a green community, composting 75% of waste and supporting our local growers.

10. Rider

4.1

Excellent(581)

££££Price: Expensive

• Grill • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

RIDER celebrates the bounty of the Pacific Northwest by working closely with small, local, family-owned farms, ranches, fishermen, foragers, vineyards, and craftsmen. We strive to offer fresh, unique ingredients that showcase the region that we love.

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St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Allen was fantastic. I will definitely be returning.
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Terra PlataPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6
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Michael
Seattle / Eastern Washington •10 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Known gem in the neighborhood, usually booked out. Small space, great food, quite noisy. There is a sense of authentic Italian eatery in it. The menu is shorter than average, but everything is top notch.
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Cantinetta - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bellevue
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4.7
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KatherinP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience, great service, the food was amazing, we ate a brunch that was delicious
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - BellevuePrice: Expensive• American• Bellevue
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4.4
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Chris
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great place to celebrate a birthday! the food and service were excellent
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Fogo de Chao - BellevuePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Bellevue
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4.1
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DianaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Helpful food suggestions(; fast service; excellent food.
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mamnoonPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.7

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