Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond Guidebook
Food scene
Contemporary Vietnamese cuisine with Western touches elegantly presented in a chic, modern setting.
18 locals recommend
Monsoon Bellevue
10245 Main StContemporary Vietnamese cuisine with Western touches elegantly presented in a chic, modern setting.
Hip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
104 locals recommend
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StHip venue serving Japanese noodle soups & small plates, plus whiskey, sake & beer amid artful decor.
Hangout established in 1978 offering breakfast, bar food, beer & big TVs showing sporting events.
9 locals recommend
The Pumphouse Bar & Grill
11802 NE 8th StHangout established in 1978 offering breakfast, bar food, beer & big TVs showing sporting events.
Vibrant outpost offering a Southwestern-Mexican menu & a long list of tequila drinks.
12 locals recommend
Cactus Bellevue Square
535 Bellevue SquareVibrant outpost offering a Southwestern-Mexican menu & a long list of tequila drinks.
Raw oysters, seafood dishes & cocktails in warm, casual environs with a long bar & nautical accents.
Duke’s Seafood & Chowder
500 Bellevue Way NortheastRaw oysters, seafood dishes & cocktails in warm, casual environs with a long bar & nautical accents.
High-end seafood restaurant & raw bar serving small, large & shared plates in an airy, chic space.
28 locals recommend
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
205 108th Ave NEHigh-end seafood restaurant & raw bar serving small, large & shared plates in an airy, chic space.
Generous servings of Lebanese-Mediterranean favorites like shawarmas & kebabs in a low-key setting.
14 locals recommend
Mediterranean Kitchen
11412 NE 124th StGenerous servings of Lebanese-Mediterranean favorites like shawarmas & kebabs in a low-key setting.
Laid-back restaurant & bar with a patio, featuring classic Mexican cooking & cocktails.
Cielo Cocina Mexicana
958 111th Avenue NortheastLaid-back restaurant & bar with a patio, featuring classic Mexican cooking & cocktails.
Lady M marries French pastry techniques with Japanese sensibilities, resulting in delicate cakes that are a touch sweet and perfect for every occasion. Known as the creator of the world-famous Mille Crêpes, an unforgettable cake coupling 20 alternating layers of soft cream and lacy French crêpes.
Lady M Cake Boutique - Seattle
219 Bellevue SquareLady M marries French pastry techniques with Japanese sensibilities, resulting in delicate cakes that are a touch sweet and perfect for every occasion. Known as the creator of the world-famous Mille Crêpes, an unforgettable cake coupling 20 alternating layers of soft cream and lacy French crêpes.
Contemporary Asian-influenced pick with wood-fired eats offering steaks & sushi plus sweeping views.
29 locals recommend
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
10400 NE 4th StContemporary Asian-influenced pick with wood-fired eats offering steaks & sushi plus sweeping views.
Chic restaurant serving sushi & traditional Japanese mains, plus omakase with advance notice.
Minamoto Japanese Restaurant
11011 Northeast 9th StreetChic restaurant serving sushi & traditional Japanese mains, plus omakase with advance notice.
Cozy, cream-toned eatery featuring Chinese hot pot with sauces plus other dishes in glam surrounds.
15 locals recommend
The Dolar Shop Seattle
11020 NE 6th StCozy, cream-toned eatery featuring Chinese hot pot with sauces plus other dishes in glam surrounds.
Chinese restaurant & cocktail bar serving classic & contemporary dishes in sleek, upscale surrounds.
Baron's Kitchen & Bar
500 Bellevue Way NEChinese restaurant & cocktail bar serving classic & contemporary dishes in sleek, upscale surrounds.
Soup dumplings, noodles & other Taiwanese specialties attract a crowd to this modern chain outpost.
205 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StSoup dumplings, noodles & other Taiwanese specialties attract a crowd to this modern chain outpost.
Down-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.
32 locals recommend
Anthony's HomePort Kirkland
135 Lake St SDown-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.
Inventive takes on traditional Thai meals & cocktails in a hip, rustic-chic setting.
28 locals recommend
Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen (Kirkland)
170 Lake St SInventive takes on traditional Thai meals & cocktails in a hip, rustic-chic setting.
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetMost popular ice cream shop
This coffee shop is so cute and niche! The baristas are such a delight and holds small talk well!
203° Fahrenheit Coffee
11901 NE Village PlazaThis coffee shop is so cute and niche! The baristas are such a delight and holds small talk well!
Relaxed, modern space offering locally sourced New American menus plus cocktails, beer & wine.
20 locals recommend
Woodblock
16175 Cleveland StRelaxed, modern space offering locally sourced New American menus plus cocktails, beer & wine.
Rustic decor & a lengthy wine list accompany Northern Italian classics in a cozy spot with a patio.
17 locals recommend
Ristorante Paradiso
120 Park LnRustic decor & a lengthy wine list accompany Northern Italian classics in a cozy spot with a patio.
Sightseeing
Downtown Bellevue Park is a stunning venue with beautiful PNW views from every point in the park.
73 locals recommend
Downtown Park
10201 NE 4th StDowntown Bellevue Park is a stunning venue with beautiful PNW views from every point in the park.
The Bellevue Botanical Garden is an urban refuge, encompassing 53-acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands.
68 locals recommend
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main StThe Bellevue Botanical Garden is an urban refuge, encompassing 53-acres of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural wetlands.
The 144-acre park provides habitat for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, amphibians, turtles, beavers and other small mammals.
17 locals recommend
Juanita Bay Park
2201 Market StThe 144-acre park provides habitat for songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, amphibians, turtles, beavers and other small mammals.
This place is often crowded because its a popular spot for sightseeing, sunsets, there are restaurants close by, you can have a nice walk along side the water front, kids have fun playing with pebbles near the water. Overall best place to spend a couple of hours with family or friends.
76 locals recommend
Marina Park Public Beach
25 Lakeshore PlazaThis place is often crowded because its a popular spot for sightseeing, sunsets, there are restaurants close by, you can have a nice walk along side the water front, kids have fun playing with pebbles near the water. Overall best place to spend a couple of hours with family or friends.
Besides the well maintained beach, a boardwalk extended out into the lake in an L shape. A large playground was also being built and will someday entertain lots of kids.
81 locals recommend
Juanita Beach Park
9703 NE Juanita DrBesides the well maintained beach, a boardwalk extended out into the lake in an L shape. A large playground was also being built and will someday entertain lots of kids.
Interactive educational exhibits staged indoors & outdoors, plus workshops & summer camps.
19 locals recommend
KidsQuest Children's Museum
1116 108th Ave NEInteractive educational exhibits staged indoors & outdoors, plus workshops & summer camps.
Suburban park with more than 550 acres of land for biking, rock climbing, playing tennis and picnicking.
115 locals recommend
Marymoor Park
6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NortheastSuburban park with more than 550 acres of land for biking, rock climbing, playing tennis and picnicking.
The Microsoft Visitor Center is located in Building 92 at the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, WA. Inside the Microsoft Visitor Center you will see how Microsoft is Empowering People and Organizations around the world.
51 locals recommend
Microsoft Visitor Center
15010 NE 36th StThe Microsoft Visitor Center is located in Building 92 at the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, WA. Inside the Microsoft Visitor Center you will see how Microsoft is Empowering People and Organizations around the world.
Shopping
Sprawling venue that includes retail shops, casual & upscale dining options & a comedy club.
334 locals recommend
Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue SquareSprawling venue that includes retail shops, casual & upscale dining options & a comedy club.
Perennial Asian grocery stocking meats, produce & prepared foods, plus gifts & home goods.
28 locals recommend
Uwajimaya
699 120th Ave NEPerennial Asian grocery stocking meats, produce & prepared foods, plus gifts & home goods.
Co-op market dedicated to organic & natural foods, open to both members & the general public.
34 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Kirkland
430 NE 68th StCo-op market dedicated to organic & natural foods, open to both members & the general public.
Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square is a mixed-use urban development in Bellevue,
Open-air shopping center hosting an array of retailers, eateries & services along with a cinema.
6 locals recommend
Kirkland Urban
425 Urban PlzOpen-air shopping center hosting an array of retailers, eateries & services along with a cinema.
The Village at Totem Lake, formerly Totem Lake Mall, is a shopping center in Kirkland, Washington. The center of Totem Lake Mall consisted of an enclosed shopping mall, and an adjacent strip mall.
23 locals recommend
The Village at Totem Lake
11901 120th Ave NEThe Village at Totem Lake, formerly Totem Lake Mall, is a shopping center in Kirkland, Washington. The center of Totem Lake Mall consisted of an enclosed shopping mall, and an adjacent strip mall.
Local chain outpost of upscale supermarkets with a variety of foodstuffs, plus prepared meals.
43 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market Kirkland
10611 NE 68th StLocal chain outpost of upscale supermarkets with a variety of foodstuffs, plus prepared meals.