6 Best Bistros near Bellevue

“We arrived during the snow storm so half our group didn't make it. But we were seated in the closed patio which was lovely and quiet so we could talk. We had the Kobe sliders from the happy hour menu and brussel sprouts from the regular menu. Both were delicious. I had a special cocktail I think it was called Rye Tai which came in a cool jug.“

“Such a great Cantonese restaurant!
The roasted pigeon was amazing — crispy skin, tender and juicy meat, and very flavorful. The seasoning was just right. Eating it honestly felt like being back in China for a moment.
Would definitely come back again!“

“Every time we come to visit my son up in WA we make time to come to Brian Carters Cellars where my son is a foundation member. Love the wines here and staff is so friendly.“

“I took the time to write a message to the absent manager about my positive experience before leaving. A tall African American staff person waited on me over a month ago. I stopped by at around 1030 pm over a month ago to order take out and relax after being locked out of mu car while remodeling my stupid condo for resale. Today I stopped by earlier on a Monday to get the same order after doing tons of errands The same woman stopped by while I was beIng tended by a different staff. She greeted me and remembered that I sat by the window last time. I was amazed. Today was literally the 2nd time that I had ever been there. She recalled what I had ordered. I ordered fish chips to go and a vodka martini while waiting It’s really a great experience to be remembered and is community building I wish I had her name and am sorry I don’t have it Please give her a raise!! She made my dayTWICE“

“Square One Bistro is the best lunch deal in town, in a city with menus listing prices that are routinely jaw-droppingly expensive it's a shock to dine somewhere where the most expensive dishes cost $13.

This is part of the Seattle Culinary Academy in Seattle Central, so it's located inside the school (but open to the public). It can be a little tricky to find, some of the doors to the main building are locked, but keep trying. Once you get in, follow signs to the atrium to get to the bistro or the One World restaurant.

The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the prices unbeatable. Everything is done by the students, and the menu rotates based on what they're studying, but mostly seasonal and locally sources. The only downside is the schedule: since it's student run it's only open during the week when classes are in session, for a small window of time. If you can make that work, you should absolutely check it out.“

“Keep in mind that there is a hot food "dead hour" from 10am - 11am as they transition from breakfast to lunch. During this time, however, you can still grab a sandwich or whatever is in the cooler. Coffee is still available during that hour.That being said, there are usually two options. One typically includes a meat protein while the other is usually vegetarian (not vegan). Both options are almost always sub $10.00. For Seattle, this is a great value for what you get and the meals are typically pretty health focused. After all, you're at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance so that adds up.This review is still during the pandemic (Delta Variant being the current big one), and a lot of patrons will be immunocompromised. It's nice to have this option and the tables spread far enough apart and cleaned regularly. Staff is very friendly. I see the odd review from non Seattle natives thinking that the staff is slightly standoffish, but I believe that's just a culture difference and people mistaking our mannerisms for curtness. I'll stop the review here before it gets more preachy. Overall I definitely recommend.“