Daniel’s Broiler

Thank you so much Margarita, Angie, and Lacey. Between the view, service, food, and live music, that was a night well spent. 5 stars for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We got the private room so we wouldn’t be a bother. That was a good call for our little company trip. Amazing steaks. Worth it. Great staff that tolerated us for the evening and even reached out when one of our hooligans left his phone behind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is overrated. Way too expensive for the quality. The service and vibe were pretty good, but the food ruined the experience.
We started with the oysters Rockefeller and 2/6 of them didn’t even have the oyster, just the rockerfeller filling and they didn’t taste good at all. We left most of them uneaten and the server took them away without question so we unfortunately paid the $34. Then came our filet and crab. Filet was a little underdone for a medium rare, but the bland taste is what made it inedible. The crab was missing chunks of meat, and was extremely salty. The small portion was $70 and the quality was worse than a buffet. The mashed potatoes were incredibly salty too. They should distribute some of that seasoning to the steak. Nothing here tasted good.
We spent less than an hour here and spent $300, and took 80% of our food home. This experience was regrettable to say the least.
There are so many steakhouses better than this place. The Keg is half the price and double the quality! I will say the service was good, but the 20% auto gratuity should have the server noticing when the guest isn’t touching their food. It’s too awkward to complain, but I’m sure she noticed we didn’t like any of the food. It’s so disappointing how a high end steakhouse produces such low quality food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Money aside, this place is a good “high end chain type restaurant” and meets expectations, but with the price tag and lack of excitement I really don’t see myself ever coming back.

It wasn’t bad but I certainly wasn’t delighted. Here’s my break down…

Ambiance: Pretty good overall. A little gaudy, but it definitely improves once it gets dark. Bonus points for the nice view of Lake Washington.

Service: Alexei took great care of us. Friendly, helpful, and he picked an excellent cocktail for my wife.

Drinks:
• Raspberry lemon drop: perfect balance — not too sweet, not too sour.
• Old fashioned: slightly on the sweet side but still enjoyable.

Appetizers: We had the half-dozen Kumamoto oysters and calamari. Oysters were mild (good quality, just not that bold local punch). Both starters were solid.

Mains: I ordered the 12 oz New York and my wife got the bone-in ribeye. Surprisingly, the New York had noticeably better flavor despite the ribeye’s size and price premium. Mashed potatoes were excellent. The Walla Walla Five Star Cellars Cab Sav paired very well.

Dessert: Decent latte and vanilla ice cream. They also brought out complimentary sorbet, which was a nice touch.

Bottom line: Good experience with strong service and drinks. Food was good, though not everything justified the price — hence 4 stars instead of

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

I was present during this situation and can confirm that we called well in advance due to an unexpected emergency. The reservation was canceled responsibly, hours ahead of time, and at no point during that phone call were we informed that a charge would still apply.

Finding out afterward that $50 had been taken without clear disclosure was extremely frustrating. This is not about avoiding policies - it is about transparency. If a cancellation fee applies regardless of notice or circumstances, that needs to be explicitly communicated at the time of cancellation.

Clear communication is a basic expectation, especially from a restaurant that presents itself as high-end. The issue here is not the policy itself, but the lack of clarity when we did the responsible thing by calling ahead.

We hope management reviews this situation carefully.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I am writing this specifically for management at Daniel’s Broiler.

I made a Valentine’s Day reservation well in advance and had my card on file, fully aware that no-shows may be charged. On the day of the reservation, I experienced an unexpected emergency and called hours ahead of time to cancel. The staff member canceled the reservation and never mentioned that I would still be charged a fee.

Despite providing advance notice and doing the responsible thing, I was charged $50 later that same day.

If your policy is to charge regardless of advance cancellation, that must be clearly and explicitly communicated at the time of cancellation. Charging a customer after they proactively call due to an emergency, without warning them of a fee, feels misleading and unfair.

This is not just about the $50. It is about transparency and integrity. A restaurant that positions itself as high-end should operate with clear communication and professional accountability. This experience did not reflect that standard.

I expect management to review this situation and address it appropriately.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Daniel’s is always a hit, the food, the views, the staff. My favorite steakhouse in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fast friendly service. Good food. Nice selection. Expensive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

It was not bad. Atmosphere was 10/10, beautiful, sky high setting and if you get a window seat during sunset, it's perfect. But we found the service to be okay. The support staff that filled up our waters was very attentive. But our actual waiter was not warm and friendly. He made us feel uncomfortable for not ordering a drink (I only drink water) and for not getting an appetizer (I wasn't that hungry). The food was NOT BAD. But not phenomenal either, which is what you'd expect at this price point. We didn't mind the 20% automatic service/gratuities charge, but sometimes this lessens the quality of service/food you receive since the staff already knows they will have a large tip no matter what. The filet mignon was just okay, not the best steak I've ever had. Which what I was hoping for. The baked potato was just a plain baked potato, they put cream cheese and bacon on top, but tastes normal, not super delicious, not bad. For two people, you're looking at at least $350. This is more of a one and done, we got to try it. And now most likely never coming back. There are other steak houses that charge much less for more flavorful foods. The bread rolls and butter they provide is delicious. But nothing better than Anthony's, Lombardi's or Ruth Chris. We arrived earlier when the restaurant was quiet, but by the time we left, we couldn't hear each other across the table. The location here in Bellevue is impeccable, though. Overall, not bad. But a let down for this price point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Always great food and service at Daniel's Broiler-Bellevue. Surprise! Was not expecting the 20% surcharge for "the house" on the meal over and above any tip for the waitstaff separately (always fine). But a combined total of over 50% "house surcharge, waitstaff tip and WA State Sales Tax", a shocker. We are the New York City of the West Coast. Wow.

5 starts to you guys, the staff was very friendly, they pay attention to all the details, and the food was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fabricio and the Daniel's team in Bellevue are unstoppable! Hands down best service, ambience and food in all of Washington! Thank you for always making our special occasions unforgettable!

We sat at the bar saturday night.Our server was fantastic.Our steak and chicken was absolutely perfect. The oysters rockefeller, we're so good.I had to get two orders

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was an unusual off night for Daniel's. The scallop dish and brussel sprouts were simply not good.

They took care of us right away, asked if there was a special reason for coming in (it was our anniversary) and made sure everything was good. Great staff and the food was fantastic.