50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Mercer Island

“Still thinking about the torta. I’ll be thinking of the food until my next visit. My wife’s taco plate de lengua was delicious. That torta though, I’ve been to hundreds of taco trucks on the west coast. All I had was the torta al pastor and this is definitely in the 5 that’s I’ve ever had! I even told some of my coworkers I’m sorry cause one time we settled for chevron gas station lunch and we weren’t from this taco truck.“

“Fantastic wine selection paired with lovely charcuterie options. Love going there to see Friday evening music, especially when Chris Stevens is playing!“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants for modern pan Asian cuisine - such a great date spot or place for an intimate meal.

We come here for the DRAMA that is the Peking duck, but stay for the lamb dishes, fun cocktails, and great service. Shoutout to our favorite maitre d, Aaron, for being so attentive and always helping us make our family celebrations feel so special!“

“Kaili is an absolute gem of a human, I really hope everyone who goes to the Roanoke has an experience as perfect, kind and genuine as I! As someone who works in the industry, having Kaili as a server reinvigorated my gusto to provide kind service. I am not one to leave a review, but I would be remiss to not acknowledge such a phenomenal and unexpected service. Thank you, Kaili! Cannot wait to look into the book recommendations.“

“good eats fr type shi“

“I always seem to catch this place in a rush, and have always been impressed by the way the crew handles everything with professionalism and grace. The waits can be long if there's a lot of orders (their kitchen looks quite compact), but I always see the crew working as best they can and staying positive. I don't mind sipping a beer and waiting. As for food, their fries are flavorful and cooked perfectly, and I love their BLTA! And the atmosphere of a repurposed gas station can't be beat.“

“I went to Homegrown yesterday and, as always, had a great experience. The staff were so kind, friendly, and welcoming. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed.
Their food is always fresh and delicious — you can really taste the quality in every bite. I especially love their matcha chicken salad. It's one of my favorite spots for a healthy and tasty breakfast or lunch. Highly recommend! 🌿🥪✨“

“Everything at Starbucks is amazing!“

“Authentic, fresh, and entirely delicious. The homemade cannelloni pasta noodles and filling were absolute perfection! Fantastic marinara! And the pizza… amazing. So much for leftovers! And I haven’t even mentioned the kindness of all of the staff. Can’t wait to come back to this gem!“

“Great sandwich and friendly staff! Will go back“

“This is honestly the very best gelato I’ve ever had! Such a unique ice cream experience, like nothing I’ve ever tasted. You will appreciate the high quality ingredients, and care that goes into every batch. Vanilla Malt and Ube Coconut were my favorites.“

“OMG! I just ate a Lilikói shortbread cookie. I found them at Uwajimaya. This is the best cookie ever!!!! Thank you Patrick’s!! 💜“

“Had the pork tamales and Aguachile they both tasted immaculate! best in the area ? and also their horchata is fire!“

“The cheese is amazing!!! It's a must each time I go to Seattle.“

“One of my favorite Japanese restaurants (not to mention the oldest in Seattle) and it has never disappointed me. The food is delicious and the service is friendly and warm. It’s a difficult time we are in with the pandemic of 2020, but Maneki has transitioned to take out, which it never did before, and is so organized that it blew my mind when I saw how clearly labeled each item was when I got home. I could easily tell which was part of the teishoku 定食 or “set meal.” Support this small business because it needs us now more than ever. 01 DEC 2020.“

“Your food and drinks are amazing! Had a burger with a BUN for the first time in a VERY long time! I'd pretty much given up on gluten free buns. The peach sour and the beer was delish! Felt so good to know I could eat anything on the menu and not worry about any cross contamination!“

“Fantastic sushi and people. Casual, kind and some of the best service and fish around.“

“A real Southern meat 'n' three, right here in Seattle! I'm so glad I stopped in. It's down-home cooking made with love and plenty of flavor. The menu isn't huge and I've tried most of the items, so here are my thoughts:
• House Smoked Meatloaf: Absolute must-try. My favorite item on the menu. Tender, moist, and seasoned all the way through, improved only by the delicious chipotle tomato jam.
• Hot Honey Cornbread Fritters: Definitely don't skip this one, either. Eat em' fresh for the most luxurious combination of crispy, tender, sweet, savory, spicy, and overall heavenly.
• Red Potato Salad: Delicious and surprisingly light! Not your everyday potato salad—I'd definitely recommend trying some.
• House Pickle Chips: Crunchy and fresh, like good pickles should be. An excellent addition to balance out the heavy mains.
• Banana Pudding Ice Box Cake: A unique take on a Southern classic, but don't expect a traditional banana pudding!
• Rotating Seasonal Dessert: When I visited, it was a peach cobbler cheesecake and it was absolutely divine. If you're not feeling the banana pudding, I doubt you can go wrong with whatever other dessert they have available.
• Sweet Tea: Another rare find in Seattle, the sweet tea is actually brewed sweet and it's delicious. Plus the owners let me top it off before I left!
• Braised Pork Shoulder: Very flavorful and moist, but could use a little less salt and a little more acid.
• Braised Rosemary White Beans: Good, but probably my least favorite item on the menu. They could be a bit more thoughtful—they taste like canned beans with some chopped rosemary stirred in.
• Miso Honey Butter Green Beans: The sauce is excellent. They'd be even better with fresh (not canned) green beans.
• Charred Maple Glazed Carrots: Love the balance of sweet and spicy!
• Marinated Slaw: A little bit elevated but still comforting, with some poppy seeds and a little bit of horseradish or something similar to cut through the mayo.

There are only about 8 seats inside, but it's near the lake so it's great to take out for a little picnic. The prices are also super reasonable.

The owners were extremely warm and kind during my visit—even the little one! It's clear that Zax is run with care and passion.“

“Phenomenal restaurant. The best fresh fish I've had in this area, and at an incredible deal (for the area). The owner is super nice and welcoming, the food comes out faster than should be possible for the fact that I can see them cutting the fish fresh. Took like 1-2 minutes to get my food at 11:45 on Friday, there was no line. At around 12:15 there was a consistent line with 5ish people.
My only wish is that they were open on weekends.“

“Lovely. Small but precise menu. Escargots cooked with plenty of garlic, olive oil, and parsley...divine to mop up with excellent bread. The half chicken was generous in size (will end up being three meals) and cooked perfectly if a tad too salty what with the copious amount of lardon. A truly sweet establishment.“

“Nice people’s and great place for have fun 😎“

“There are places that claim to make good sandwiches. Valhalla makes great sandwiches. I have had two competitors sandwiches this week and I was so disappointed. Valhalla puts out a product that’s swings way above its price point. They put “gourmet” in gourmet sandwiches.“

“Really good BBQ!! We will be back to try the whole menu!“

“Food and service was excellent!“

“Such a lovely and convenient location. Helpful, friendly service. A simple yet elegant atmosphere ♥️☕️“

“friendly staff, great coffee. Will definitely be back for more.“

“Cheesy biscuit just melts in your mouth when they're fresh from the oven. Now I wonder how best to reheat the biscuit once home to reproduce that experience???“

“Best coffee I have had in Seattle hands down.“

“I’ve been coming here since 2019 and have genuinely never had a bad experience. It’s easily one of my favorite spots in Seattle and definitely a go-to in Belltown! The food, drinks, service, music, and overall vibe are always consistently good. Their nachos are one of my favorites, and my husband and I will often stop in just to grab some drinks and share an order. After all these years, it’s still one of those places I know I can count on for good food, good drinks, and a great atmosphere!“

“sushi AND ramen? Yessirrr!!

Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the ramen and sushi options here.

I've tried other places that specialize in making ramen. Sadly none of them really impressed me and would usually opt out for pho instead. But here, they got ramen RIGHT.

Hear me out, the black sesame squid ink ramen?? FIRE. The soup got that addictive nutty taste to it - this is my favorite ramen.

For seafood bowls, raw seafood and rice ratio is fair. Nice thick cuts of fish. Reasonable to the price.“

“The barista’s are always welcoming and warm. Their lattes are dreamy! The pastries are fantastic!“

“We stumbled upon this little Cafe while waiting for a train to come in. we had the Bánh mi drip! Absolutly amazing,so much flavor!!! the broth to dip in was so yummy! I'd drive the 4 hrs to eat here again!“

“I happened to stumble upon this place exploring Seattle. I had my first Seattle dog, and a few of their IPAs. The food and drinks were great. All of the staff were incredibly pleasant and kind, with a shoutout to Clea. I will absolutely be stopping here again when I make it back out to Seattle.“

“Love Chuck’s. Been to several locations and always have a blast. Can’t speak highly enough of the selection. The taps rotate constantly, lean PNW oriented but always have a variety. The staff is kind, they offer snacks and merch, they are family / dog friendly. It’s just a special place. Thanks!“

“Cool bathroom. Nice location. Friendly staff. I didn’t have a drink but was told they were pretty good. Portions are large. Vegan selections are limited.“

“Best Mac n Cheese in the city!“

“Charmingly tucked away in Pike Place Market's atrium, you might side-eye the lofty pasta prices for counter-style service, just like I did, until... BAM! You just ate the freshest pasta with height of the season specialized ingredients. You know, like they do in Italy, and it's worth every penny. Have you ever had a walnut pesto with sauteed fiddlehead ferns, leeks, and aleppo pepper flakes? I can't say enough good things about how amazing it was and you get to watch the very cool, friendly crew make everything in the open kitchen. I did pass on the $14 wine pour because that's not right for lunch. That would get me a whole carafe in Italy.“

“Wow! Perfect dining experience. Friendly staff, amazing food and drinks, fun atmosphere, I highly recommend this place! 🙏“

“Easily the best hoagie in the PNW. Don’t sleep on the slices either.“

“Delicious lunch and sold us some pastrami to take home! Friendly and fun place to catch a bite.“

“One of our favorite places in Seattle to eat and chill.“

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

“Visiting Seattle came across this pub great place“

“Lovely people, wonderful food, friendly atmosphere, open in the evenings, vegetarian options, right in my neighborhood. So glad they’re here!“

“First time at Aroom Coffee and I tried the Gloomy Matcha — black sesame matcha. It was sooo good! The flavor was really good and well balanced. I honestly loved it.

The place was pretty busy when I went, but the service was still really organized and everything moved pretty quickly. I was impressed with how well they handled the crowd.

Definitely coming back to try more drinks!“

“the best ube & vietnamese coffee cheesecake😍“

“My husband introduced me to Tai Tung shortly after we were married 60 years ago. My sons grew up eating there and much later my granddaughter did too. The food is exquisite, especially shrimp in crab sauce, the service is impeccable and the ambiance is kind of old fashioned and comfortable. In fact, Tai Tung is and always has been virtually the best restaurant in Seattle.“

“Only 5 or 6 hours each day, so you really have to work close or go midday on a weekend, if you work a m-f 9-5. They can get busy and there isn't much space in there, but the staff seems friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoy glancing at the imports while waiting for my 5lb meat sandwich 🤣 Great local spot.“

“Tucked down an alley but bright signs lead the way. Had the spicy bulgogi beef bowl with pot stickers. Wonderfully delicious!! Thank you!“

“Delicious Pizza!! They grabbed me with the deep dish style pizza. i started following their Instagram so i could see what was going on. over the last few years i would order a pizza from them when in the area… a few special trips just because. Now just recently I started seeing Tavern Style pizza show up on the instagram. Started with photos from other places and then Windy City pie puts tavern on their menu! i wanted to try it since it became available and finally decided to make it part of my pre game for a saturday Mariners game. if thin crisp crust is not your thing then stick with the deep dish! it continues to amaze! If you like the thin crisp pizza try the tavern. it is not just any pizza it is special. the crust is thin uniform and crisp through out the pizza. the toppings are high quality and the sauce is something out of this world! I ate about half and took the rest home to share with my wife. thought i would be able to share our reheat but it didn’t get past the cold pizza phase… this has to be the very best cold pizza i can remember! So good we didn’t take the time to heat back up we just downed it! Check them out! really great pizza on 2 ends of the pizza spectrum!“