50 Best American Restaurants near Mercer Island

“Probably best Guinness in the Seattle area. The food, vibe and drinks are a true classic that is not found easily. The outdoor seating is plentiful and comfortable. Casual, comfortable, local and a great place to host people and friends. Will be coming back repeatedly.“

“the food was delicious! with a hidden menu inside..bangsilog...oxtail and Kare kare to name a few. however it does not beat the personal interaction with Tito Greg!“

“I had such a great experience at JOEY Southcenter due to our lovely server McKenna. She was patient although I am extremely indecisive and she helped me make some great choices!“

“Our food at the Von's Woodinville was outstanding and received great service from Ella. We hope she will be adding a star to her collection.“

“The food is always very good. We come here every time we’re in town to visit our husky at UW. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. A bit pricey.“

“Recommended by our shuttle driver who said we could easily share a meal. Very quick friendly service. Great food. Very large portions. Would highly recommend.“

“Gnudi and Black and Blue Tart were amazing. Swordfish was not worth the $42.“

“We had such a great night at Joey, and a huge part of that was thanks to our waiter, Miranda. Her energy was amazing from the moment she greeted us—so warm, friendly, and genuinely upbeat. She was attentive without hovering, always smiling, and made us feel truly welcomed and taken care of throughout the evening. Her service and positive attitude honestly elevated the entire experience. Miranda turned a good dinner into a memorable night. Thank you!“

“Had the best lunch today! I had the halibut sandwich and hubby had the tuna sandwich! Dominic was one of the best servers I’ve ever come across! And we travel a lot.“

“My all time favorite brunch in the city. The food, no matter the seasonal selections, is always amazing. The cornmeal pancake is a must for the table and a notable favorite from my last visit was the Avocado Toastie with cured egg yolk. Delectable. Forget the food the service and environment is also superb. If you are in Seattle of visiting this is a must try.“

“The food is exquisite and Chef William is a gem. We can always count on a great meal and having a wonderful night out. We love Violet! We also love sitting at the bar and chatting it up with Kevin. If you want a fun night out, head to Violet! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great neighborhood location to eat on Queen Anne.“

“Great food, fantastic servers and bartenders. Super friendly neighborhood restaurant but also worth a drive if you don’t live close by!“

“TS SO TUFF IN OHIO“

“Loved Canon — such a great bourbon/whiskey bar. Found it on TikTok and it definitely lived up to the hype! Our bartender was super friendly, and my boyfriend was in heaven talking bourbon the whole time. Highly recommend if you’re into whiskey or just want a cool spot with a great atmosphere.“

“lIncredible craft cocktails and delicious food (don't forget to try the cake!) But the attention to detail in the beautiful wood design of the bar and fixtures, the decor, and the down-to-earth staff make this my favorite spot in the city!“

“We eat at Little Chicken Burger at least once a week. The food and shakes are fabulous. The Angus beef burgers are flavorful and juicy. The people that run it are so nice! My family totally recommends this place!“

“Excellent food and service“

“My daughter and her wife treated me to lunch here on Galentines Day. I highly recommend! The menu is a great mix of Mexican food, American food (I had a Denver omelette which was excellent), sandwiches and burgers and a great selection of sides. I highly recommend the baked brussels sprouts with bacon and a tasty glaze which we all shared. They serve beer and wine and a wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Compliments to the chef! Wendy our server was super sweet and attentive. It's a small, clean place with a chill vibe. Give it a try....you won't be disappointed!“

“Beautiful historic building, amazing food and great craft cocktails.“

“If I lived in Seattle def would be my go to restaurant. Amazing service and incredible food. Highly recommend the Dutch Baby. Salmon Salad Sandwich and French Onion Soup! Do you deliver to Ohio?? 😁“

“This is one of the best places I have eaten period. I have never had 5 star cooking from a fancy chef like Bobby Flay or iron Chef Cat Cora. But I feel like if I did this should be the level of cooking I should get. The buttermilk biscuit and creole chicken with that honey and cream sauce was absolutely AMAZING.. Thank you for suck good food.“

“Delicious food, came out hot and fresh in 7 minutes. Didn't once think I needed ketchup/hot sauce on the taters; they were full of flavor. Super friendly and welcoming staff.“

“Made a reservation with Nick on the phone for 8 gals as part of a social club meet-up—he went above and beyond with a friendly demeanor to set us up in the private room. When a 9th person showed up (by my own error) the staff was more than accommodating. Nick also served us—seriously, what a nice owner! He and his staff took amazing care of us. Food was really good too! The half charcuterie was really nice portion for 1 and the hand cut fries were a tasty share. I also enjoyed the blackbean burger, though it’s a little messy, it tasted great. Nick also made some of us an off-menu mint lemonade ginger beer mocktail that was summery and refreshing. The atmosphere was busy and cheerful—will be visiting again!“

“Great food“

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“They have THREE egg substitutes, which is amazing! There's Just egg, tofu scramble, and a 'fried egg' product that has a runny 'yolk' if you're into that. Amazing to find options! We had the vegan tenders and waffle, and biscuits and gravy, with a side of tofu bacon, tofu scramble, and a Cloud9 cocktail. Everything was great! I think the biscuits was the star of the show, the gravy was Awesome, and the dish was So satisfying. The kale that came with it was a really nice contrast to the rest of the dish because it was almost like it was air fried; more crisp than I was expecting. Really nice. The waffle and tenders was really good, but the tenders weren't anything super amazing. They nail the buttery diner style waffle, and the syrup is really high quality. Tofu scramble is great! The tofu bacon is a great texture and flavor, but under salted, but I feel like that's a really minor complaint. Cloud9 cocktail was REALLY good, but a bit sweet for me personally. If you like bubble tea, this is for you. The staff are wonderful people, our waitress was also vegetarian and super grossed out by eggs, and it's a very Twin Peaks vibe place. We will be back, and encourage everyone to check them out!“

“I have eaten at Toulouse Petit many times. It is my husband and I's favorite spot. We have tried many items on the menus and have never walked away unsatisfied. The food is always amazing, the service is kind, and it’s just a place I love coming back to. If you’ve never been, you should definitely check it out. It’s one of Seattle’s best.“

“Incredible service!! So great for a special occasion. Felt like Michelin star quality. The salad lived up to the hype and the pork belly was really yummy. Nathan was a terrific server. We had an amazing birthday dinner“

“Really very devious food service. Highly RecommendedRecomanded“

“Nice place to seat back and relax“

“😍Amazing brunch & BEST ETHIOPIAN FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD - staff is spectacular!!!“

“Such a gem of a spot!

The food was absolutely amazing, and you can tell they care about the details because everything was incredibly clean and spotless. I fell in love with the layout and open concept of this place. It gives the whole place such a bright, welcoming, and inclusive vibe. To top it all off, the staff are total sweethearts and made us feel so welcome the second we walked in. Most speak Spanish as well! It was definitely worth the trip, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit! Yum!“

“Great food, service and vibe! Will definitely be back“

“Perfect atmosphere and exceptional service and food ❤️❤️❤️“

“las quesadillas con tortillas echas a mano estan muy buenas“

“This is a great little restaurant / pub. They have a large selection of beer on tap along with a well stocked bar. The beer and cider changes with new selections rotating in. The food menu covers a broad selection of dishes while still being relatively short compared to many of the chain restaurants around. The food we got was fresh and well prepared and the service was friendly and available without being pushy or intrusive. There is inside and outside seating (weather permitting). We sat inside, atmosphere is pleasant but can get a little noisy as it's a smaller dinning area. All and all we had a lovely dinner. I will be returning.“

“Great spot!! Everything was fantastic. Stopped by on my way out of the city, and am glad I did. Service was fast and courteous, food ( I ordered Bob's breakfast) was delicious, and just the right portion. Definitely worth a return trip..“

“I desperately want to give the Renton restaurant five stars, but cannot.Red wagon has some of the best burgers I have ever eaten at a restaurant. I continue to bring lunch clients to this restaurant because the food is delicious and prepared well. The staff is always super friendly and courteous. I did run into a negative policy today; in that they don’t allow outside food in their restaurant. There were three of us and one person wanted to grab something else and then join us and they were not allowed. So the third in our party had to eat somewhere else alone. I understand if you are using a restaurant as a hangout to eat your food and not spending any money it’s not courteous, but when the majority of the patrons are eating in your restaurant, to have a steadfast rule that doesn’t allow for such a concession left a bitter flavor in my mouth. Is it possible to allow for exceptions based on the circumstances in order to allow for a positive experience for everyone? The next time I have a group of people, and one person doesn’t like burgers, I will unfortunately be forced to choose to eat at another restaurant.“

“LOVED this spot. And the recommendation by Tom was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 definitely coming back!“

“It's the location the People, the beauty of the property and did we mention the PEOPLE, who go above and beyond and that's rare these days. We have business in Seattle on occasion and Love the Fairmont Olympic. This Classy Spot reminds us of what upscale but not pretentious is supposed to be. We will be back in town my wife to do her KING5 Segment and hope they can accommodate us.“

“stopped in after getting off the airplane bc my dog is named Huckleberry. DELICIOUS food, and so many Huckleberry desserts! Will definitely rewritten next time I'm in town!“

“Decided to stopped in the Attic Restaurant/sport bar for a bite to eat on yesterday.
Gotta say that this was definitely a great decision, we weren't disappointed.
The food and the customer service were above excellent, in fact it was outstanding 👌 👏
Always love it when you can walk through the door of any establishment and automatically being greeted by a customer friendly staff.
It's almost like they know you and appreciate that you took the time to stop by.
The server quickly brought us menu's water and a great big ear to ear smile.
My wife order the fish & chip while I orderd the (Attic Luch Special) French Dip sandwich with aju dipping sauce.
Both where exceptionally flavorful with every mouthwatering bite.
The fish was lightly batter and seasoned to personally perfection, combine with the homemade tarter sauce and coleslaw......WOW....!
The French Dip sandwich was simply over the top, when it comes to the definition of deliciousness......!
Tender and properly sliced, season with caramelized onions and melted provolone cheese............!
The baguette roll was warm and super soft, sliced in half perfectly sized for dipping.
And the aju dipping sauce, ok that a YES all day and every day....!
The clam chowder was a creamy spoon full of incredible yummyness, simply the best that I've ever eaten....
Actually orderd a bowl to go......!
Absolutely no doggy bag needed, we both joyfully cleaned our plates.....Lol
Ultimately this place presents a warm welcoming dinning experience, definitely worthy of another visit..........!“

“Had a great dinner our first night in Seattle!“

“we flew in late so were starving this morning. The staff were so inviting and friendly the food was absolutely delicious!!! Large portions. Will definitely be back!!“

“These guys did our work event. Friendly staff correct order, fast delivery, tasty food. What more could you ask for?“

“How many places can you say you've frequented for 20 years. Well, I've come to 74th Street Ale House since I moved to Seattle back in 2000. My love for this place started with a weekly trek to have the Reuban Sandwich and I'd have a Snakebite to drink.

After a decade my taste changed and I evolved to some of the best iced tea in Seattle and the blue cheese burger with the grilled onions and bell peppers. On top of the great menu they have weekly specials and the homemade soups and gumbo are fantastic.

Great place to meet up with friends and have a meal and drink some beers although the do have a full bar too. Mostly a neighborhood place with lots of locals and the staff know more of the regulars as they've worked here for a few decades too.

I highly recommend 74th Street Ale House and BTW I just came back from there and had the Gumbo, a Guinness and chased it down with a iced tea to boot.“

“Food is excellent ! I always get the wings they literally melt in your mouth and are just so flavorful! My sister brung me here and I’ve been back 5+times by myself since lol ! TRY IT ! I also tried the pena colada’s drink and omg it was soooo delicious“

“Excellent kitchen! Very friendly staff“

“My boys invited me to this place for a first time and was fabulous. Good food, portions, price, customer service, and location. Good birthday celebration.“