John Howie Steak
11111 NE 8th St #125, Bellevue
(425) 440-0880
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Dined as a large group in a private room. Great service and food. Huge portions so come hungry. The bread and salts are worth it too.
It is not just the food, it is the quality of the service that makes this a great choice and how they remember return guests
Without a doubt, the best service we have ever had at a restaurant. Our server, Emil, was top-notch. He was very friendly and incredibly attentive. The food was amazing with nice portion sizes. The Lobster Bisque was delicious, and the King Salmon portion was huge and perfectly cooked. We were celebrating my husband's 60th birthday, and he was presented with a delicious dessert. We were also given free cookies for the trip home. This is an expensive restaurant, but the ambiance, food selection, and outstanding service make it worth it for a special night out.
Spent my birthday dinner here. The steak was perfect - grilled at the right temperature and juiciness. They also reserved a window seat with Mount Rainer view.
It was a wedding celebration dinner, everything was so delicious, the lobster bisque and the banana foster were my favorites, the filet mignon was so good as well, definitely coming back!
Tried very hard to make steak authentic
Definitely an awesome spot if you’re looking for a fancy dinner! The food is top-tier, the service is polished and professional, and the atmosphere is elegant without being stuffy. Great for a special night out—you won’t be disappointed.
Fantastic Food and Service. Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Burlee, Wagyu Steak
The best part of the experience was the food. The various steaks were very flavorful - cooked just right and the right balance of fat and meat. The lobster mashed potatoes, table bread, and wines were great. The lobster bisque was not good, it lacked flavor.
I did not like that the seating area was so loud, the temperature was too cold and the seating set up was not ideal. My wife was seated in front of me but was too far away. There was a long bench that stretched the length of the seating area that she and other patrons on that side of the tables sat on, while I sat on a chair. The set up was not warm or welcoming.
The waiter was nice but felt like he was in a rush, talking somewhat fast and seemed to be overwhelmed by the number of tables and people he was serving. It wasn't a welcoming feeling. He wasn't rude, but it just didn't feel like our presence was truly valued. The folks who brought the bread, filled our water glasses, and cleared the table were great.
Overall, given the above and the total price of the outing, I was not satisfied and will not return. I expect more for that price range.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
The service was impecable as always, is that kind of restaurant that you feel special all the time, but without overwhelming you. Every single details is well taken care off. Having said that, the quality of the meat I my salad was really tough and the flavor just not there. First time something like this happens to us, please be careful with that because you meat is really you highlight and the only place we go for steak. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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I heard that the steak is very famous. The atmosphere and service are very good, but the steak is too cooked for three people.
Medium rare tastes like medium.
Medium doesn't taste much like Medium.
The bartending is quite special but not good.
The apple salad is super delicious.
This place is so good. The food is excellent and the service is unimpeachable. Dinner is pricey, but not too bad for special occasions. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a place to treat their loved ones.
Vegetarian options: It's a steakhouse, so not the best place for vegetarians.
Parking: Parking is paid, but they can validate your parking at the front desk.
Kid-friendliness: It's a fancy place, so I would advise parents to leave children at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Burlee, American Wagyu, Américan Wagyu Filet
One of the fanciest places in the downtown bellevue area. Great place for any celebration events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service by Shawn!! We had the American Wagu tomahawk ribeye which came with vegies. It was a dinner for 2 and yes we couldn't finish it. The food was perfectly cooked and was absolutely delicious. We had oysters on the 1/2 shell which were delicious as well. They also gave us a free desert for our anniversary. We've been to the other 'high end' restaurants and this was by far the best food we had. We will be back! Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rib, American Wagyu, Wagyu Steak
I just visited this place with my wife and my two sons (14 and 13). We all dressed up for my son's 14th birthday and wanted to take him to a really nice and upscale place. The service was not good and the food wasn't memorable. Do not get the peppercorn treatment as it was almost visceral to the senses. Additionally the steak was both tough and overcooked (ordered medium rare 45 day aged rib eye). The waiter avoided our table for almost 30 minutes (I'm assuming he saw that I wasn't eating my steak). When he finally came over I told him that my steak was way overpowering with pepper and not cooked well. I was polite about it and said it was my fault for ordering the peppercorn treatment. He showed complete apathy and didn't even acknowledge the issue.
Overall, the atmosphere was OK (tableside caesar was the only bright spot). Unfortunately the steaks didn't meet the standard based on value and our waiter was simply not living up to the expectation. Hope you have better experiences.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad
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