50 Best Salad Restaurants near Mercer Island

“Update: this is an excellent spot for healthy food. Lots of options and their homemade sauces are not too heavy and taste great.Previous: They will sometimes close early and they already have difficult hours. Really difficult to plan to head to Mercer Island when you can't trust the schedule“

“Really good sandwiches but awful nutritionally for you. Comparing the full chicken pesto to a McDonald's double quarter pounder, 827 kcal vs 740, 33g protein vs 48g, 63g carbs vs 43g. Macro wise not the best option when cutting weight but very tasty sandwiches regardless.“

“So good. We had the rockfish bowl, salmon teriyaki and fries. The atmosphere is nice and you can order from Aslan next door. Be prepared for a line as they seem to meter things to keep the kitchen and dining room at reasonable levels. Other food looked great. We will be back for the shrimp toast, oysters, crab roll, etc for sure.“

“My friend is moving near this place and we wanted something delicious and quick for dinner. When I looked at the comments and saw that it had an almost perfect score from almost five hundred people, it caught my attention.woooow those people are not wrong, it has been a long time since I ate such delicious Middle Eastern food, it was so good that we repeated and will continue to repeat this place.For me this place is a must and you have to go try it 100% recommended. thank you for the wonderful dinner.“

“I’m a believer in poke bowls again after trying the poke bowl from here.It has been a couple of years since I’d last had a poke bowl since they usually all taste kinda the same, aren’t very filling and just generally aren’t so fresh.I placed a pickup order through Google and it was ready super quick. The order was ready when I got there, seamless experience.The poke bowl was mad tasty. I built my own and the best part is they don’t hold back on ingredients. Two bases and two proteins and unlimited toppings. Avocado was only $0.50 extra, which is unheard of. The salmon and seared tuna ahi were both super fresh and the mix of ingredients and combo of soft and crunch was top. ?“

“I had a hard time deciding what to order from the menu because everything sounded so amazing. Went with the Albuquerque crunch wrap and it surpassed any expectations I could have had for it. I’m sure the rest of the menu follows suit. Highly recommend trying this place“

“We went to Nicks’s for dinner Saturday night. Food, service, ambiance all great. You can tell they really care about doing things well. We had so much fun. And everyone was so nice. Highly recommend going here. We plan to go back many times.“

“"These Carrots are like perfectly sliced down the middle"...I learned from the best, she taught me everything vegetal, green, seasonal, especially the nonsensible light of day...La Padrona in the Alley, her Pink Door.Soft they were yet not to where the root flavors are boiled or burnt off, we're in the stratosphere of cook knows his vegetable do's, Italian or not, someone back there has an understanding. You decide, was their texture left for your knife or jaws? Both were fine by the cookery, serration of a knife no affront through to the bottom or the underlying plate, no curse and scratch or chop when carrots are cooked like this I insist to my owner's manual, "Elbows on vaneer, fingertips and suffering no rules"... or etiquettes, unbound, I eat them same as pulled from the ground, space out in earthly romance, index and thumb...slow like frog's legs. So I was then just felt like the I want to be both here and disappear...into the brights and hinges of a hanging chandelier...Okay then...some nuts, pine I think I recall added a brute bitter to play with the coaxed sweetness yellow, white, purple, orange, green heirloom almost a fruit when given the right chase. Drops of whipped ricotta and lemon the struts n' accenture here... just barely enough...foment the regularity of root and dust.I only had veggies and wine with Cora and I was happy, that's what I wanted. I ate some delicious greens, hydrating, sprite and stewed...a kick spicy and a tart charm, again hydratingly healthy and robust with fueling energies.The place is clean and dust free, moistened table woods and overheads, glass, utensil, plate, reflections all around, spotless and shining...Every place set, equidistant, held and thought of.The host was server, I am so sorry young lady, I have forgotten your name. I apologize and your timing and your intent said much about the owner...Kelly, she has a smile like a three part summer's day and was completely sincere, I think that was the most amazing thing was Kelly's resilience and hospitality. We talked and it's a hard few years in the restaurant business. She's a wonderful soul with gift's genuine and loving. I felt happy she was very savvy, has a ton of confidence, a beautiful timelessness that's brave and near.Cora is very nice but doesn't lose itself in itself, it's ultimately delightful for any occasion, few, a long table of ten or just one as myself when I went... it's all the same, that's real talent when it's like that. You should go, don't hesitate. They are all so present.Thank you all...~Terrence“

“Walked in on Tuesday at 5:30pm and snagged the last free table! I saw a line form right after so I'd recommend you go near the opening time (if you're worried about the wait). Atmosphere was cozy and our server was very personable. Parking in the neighborhood can be a bit difficult to find but it's free in the area! Rigatoni ($24) Red Funghi ($26) - A great vegan option! I would get this again.“

“This place is amazing! I come from a Mediterranean family and this tastes like my mom's cooking. Best falafel I've had in a very long time! Crispy outside. Moist inside. Not that dry crumbly stuff you get most places. The shawarma chicken wrap is amazing too. It's grilled so the outside is just a little crisp. Not traditional, but very good nonetheless.“

“This place is worth traveling from Seattle. The food is absolutly amazing. The service is friendly. The ambience is like somebody teleported you to some small city in Israel. I had a schitzel in a plate, served with spicy harissa, hummus and a pitta bread. It was delicious and very well presented. I noticed some comments about the pricing. The restaurant serves glat kosher meat and home made food. That is expensive (e.g. a package of frozen kosher burgers in grocery store is 2x higher than a non-kosher alternative.)“

“We had dinner here and the food, drinks, view and service were impressive. My second visit experience is the same as my first, pleasant and delicious. If you are visiting Pike Place Market, this is the place to visit for a relaxing break.“

“it wasn't too bad I got a tuna melt and I guess they used pea protein I wish they would start using like maybe mushrooms or garbanzo beans or something and then I had the hot wings those were good if they were like cooked a little bit harder and not so soft and mushy I just put them in my oven and made them a little bit harder but all the way around it was pretty good“

“This was my first time trying Lect's and I couldn't have been more pleased! I heard about it online and when I checked the menu and saw beer brats & caramelized onion for today's soup, it became my mission to make it there before closing. This soup was amazing! Think of a french onion soup but with bratwursts and soo much flavor! The location is a cute little home-y spot with a walk-up window, which made it super quick and efficient to order and grab my food to-go. The service was excellent as well! A very friendly woman was working when I went and she was very quick with my order and still had a great attitude despite my arriving only about 15 minutes before closing. Will definitely be back!“

“The most amazing food, served by the most amazing staff in the most amazing atmosphere. The fennel sausage ground on-site complimented the savory crust and fresh taste of the marinara. The rich and creamy chocolate budino with crunchy salt is a must!“

“This is stupid. You're telling me, I have lived 24 years on this earth to not know how incredibly fantastic and bursting with flavor something as simple as a grilled cheese can be? I'm in awe. I'm at a total loss for words. Oh and the tomato soup . I looked like a total degenerate consuming that sandwich. The sandwich itself is amazing, when matched with that soup. I swear this is how babies are made or some shit, it's gotta be a similar feeling. Absolutely f****** banger spot 10/10, I literally can't think of a single improvement you could've made to that sandwich. Thank you. You have no ruined grilled cheese for me because if I'm ever not around nothing will come close to this. (Ordered the Fuego grilled cheese with ham and tomato soup)“

“Hadn’t been here in years and was BLOWN away by how good the food was. Nothing special as far as service and it was so loud we couldn’t talk… but the food… OMG! So amazing. Can’t wait to go back!Dietary restrictions: I’m GF and that Miso Salad was divine!“

“I've said many time teriyaki ain't my bag, but it's close to Chinese and with the lack of Chinese restaurants sometimes you have to compromise. The reviews for this place are near flawless , so I decided to give them a try. This place is off 3rd, and for anyone that drives third, you know traffic is thick and you are trying to find a lane to get through and not get caught by a light. So in the decades I've live here, I've never seen this place because 3rd is one way and no one has time to be checking their review view. Tiny spot, but clean and modern. I got a lunch special and asked for soup. The girl didn't charge me for soup, so either I got lucky, or they just don't advertise it. Miso was delicious and the food came pretty quick after. I had chicken an gyoza, it came with a couple small scoops of rice and salad. The salad was pretty sad, without a doubt the weakest side salad I've been served. No veggies, just lettuce and the dressing was watered down. I like places that serve a sesame ginger dressing, it really wakes up your taste-buds. The gyoza was really good. I would have likes it steamed and fried better than deep fried, but everyone is lazy these days. The chicken could have been a little more flavorful and moist, but it wasn't horrible. I'm going to assume they make their own sauce, It wasn't too sweet, but it had a different flavor. In the end, this place is better than the average spot, but it's not life changing and that what the current score eludes to. I think this place is a 3, leaning towards 3.5, but since Yelp doesn't allow half ratings, I rounded up because service was so good. That said, I'll probably come back to try the Chinese dishes. And I don't regret coming in today.“

“Lovely bright location with plenty of space between the tables, nice leaded-glass decor with a Danish feel.The braised beef bowl was brimming with umami flavor and had plenty of fresh greens.Our host, cashier, and server LJ was so perfect, elevating the experience, describing every dish to us, and dropping by the table to remind us that the staff bus the tables and we didn't have to.“

“Toasted Sea Wolf sourdough with housemade cashew butter, marinated beets, fermented carrots and fresno chili, herbs, and za'atar with a soft boiled egg. Housemade hot sauce.Sea Wolf sourdough toast with mashed avocado, daikon, herbs, and our "everything" seasoning (hemp, chia, flax, onion, garlic, poppy, sesame, aleppo pepper) with a soft boiled egg.Pspicy carrot shot. ???????“

“Had dinner there and went back the next week - so good. Menu has lots of variety… Beans & Rice excellent. You can get 4 different street tacos (including a beet-mango, birria, pork belly to name a few!! Exceptional family staff!!! Go - it’s delicious.“

“I popped in for lunch as I was staying at the Mayflower. There was only one gent working at the time and he was swamped with lunch traffic, but his professionalism and politeness made the slight wait for food no factor. You can order personalized or by the slice. The pizza is outstanding for a small place in the mall and the salads are good too! If you’re nearby, give this pizza a shot! You won’t be disappointed.“

“We pulled up around 1am to get food and let me tell you ... Mama Sambusa did not disappoint!!! The food was absolutely delicious and the lovey lady cooking to us was very kind. If I lived in WA I would be a regular. I highly recommend trying all the Sambusa options! Chicken Sambusa was my favorite as well as the chicken tacos!!!“

“What an amazing gem tucked away in a cute courtyard. We ventured over to grab breakfast & coffee and we were pleasantly surprised that not only was the coffee delicious, but the food was very good!We ordered the pork belly hash with winter root vegetables. It had a kimchi-sriracha sauce, so it was spicier than I can handle but tastes amazing. The hash was beets, carrots & parsnips from what I could tell. The bacon, egg & cheese sandwich was huge but really delicious. The ricotta & lemon toast tasted good, but it is a bit too much bread (Texas toast) and honestly needs a bit of blackberry jam.We ordered oatmilk lattes as our go-to when trying new coffee places. One had vanilla syrup and was perfectly sweet, while the plain one needed some sugar to balance the bite. But the roast was a great flavor that would be good in any coffee you order.Parking: We got lucky finding a street spot right out front. There are bike racks if you ride over. But parking might be an issue since it's in a residential neighborhood and on a busy street.“

“What a nice find! The pizza was alright and the building a bit old, but the employees were the friendliest. It truly felt like my little local pizza place. I'd love to try some of the other food after seeing pizza was only one part of the menu. I will be back!“

“This is the place you are looking for. Its located inside of an office building on the bottom floor. Fast service, good portions, very fresh ingredients and priced fairly for Washington. This reminds of poke i used to get IN SOCAL. My new go to.“

“Nice vibe French style with many options. Can get a nice view seat by the marina watch the water frontYou can park at the underground garage, take the ticket to the restaurant as they validate.Stay indoor from the parking up the stairs into the restaurant. ?️Tasty food and nice selections of drinks, cocktails, wines ?Vegetarian options: Plenty of options.Parking: They validate the underground parking ?️“

“We finally got to try out this place for lunch and it was sooo freaking good. The guy behind the counter was solo and working his butt off. We had a square veggie slice with white sauce, and a slice of BBQ chicken and Hawaiian as well, and all three were delicious (great crust!!) We will be back for sure.“

“Stopped by on our way out of town. Our normal stop was not sitting guests unexpectedly. A quick google search and we found this place a scant few blocks from where we were. Small wait, staff was super considerate to those waiting. Food was more than worth the wait. Ate our fill and then some. Next time we are in town we will find a way to make this into our rotation #vegan #vegetarian“

“Have driven by this newish Pizza Twist location (never heard of the chain before) for months, finally checked it out… was quite impressed! Got a large supreme pizza to go and it was delicious! Great topping coverage, awesome crust, and friendly service. They had sodas and a couple small rose wines, though some other drink options would be nice.“

“Most affordable coffee shop in the area. I appreciate their americanos are all the same price. They have gluten free bread to replace regular bread for their sandwiches. Tons of seating both in and outdoors, some in the lovely morning sunshine.“

“Had a great dinner at this restaurant.We had stir fry beans, Thai grill fried rice, pineapple fried rice and red curry. Taste 10/10. Would definitely visit again to try some of their noodles. Unfortunately I forgot to click pictures of what I ate. This rarely happens. Next time will definitely share pictures“

“My son who loves schwarma LOVES this place. So if gyros are your thing -- and also seasoned fries -- hit Sultan up for some deelish schwarma.Kid-friendliness: No worries about having to be neat or quiet. This place is super casual.Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of space to park a chair“

“We ordered the chicken wings and banh mi chicken. Both were delicious. The wings were some of the best I've ever had! They were crispy and marinated with a dipping sauce that was amazing! The sandwich will full of grilled chicken and fresh veggies. When we are back in Seattle we will definitely return.“

“Needed a quick lunch spot so stopped in The Stop and SO glad I did. I wish I lived here so I could go back again and again and try every sandwich. I got the Dolce Vida, which was DELICIOUS. I need to go back and try all the rest, and even breakfast. Highly recommend!“

“Was glad to have a chance to check out the new brunch menu at Twilight on Rainier—esp. in their new outdoor seating area. Chilaquiles with house made tortilla chips (yes, of course, I added the house made carnitas—duh!) were super delish, as were the berry pancakes and brunchy beverages. Well done on the masks, spaced out seating, and pandemic pivot to add brunch to the mix!“

“So darn good! I got the cod fish tacos which were fried to perfection and topped with cotija cheese and a chipotle sauce.My mom got the Acapulco shrimp tacos which has a jicama and mango salsa and topped with avocado.And the establishment is clean! Friendly service! High recommend this spot.I would’ve taken a picture of the tacos but my eyes and belly took action before I could.“

“Taste of India is a gem. The attentive service and hospitality of the staff and management, the expertly prepared cuisine is consistently of the highest quality and the chai is completely perfect. A great choice for celebrations or holidays but also the ideal neighborhood spot for a reliably delicious meal.“

“I have been Mantra few times now. The food is delicious and service is fast. It’s a nice place. If I am in area, and need quick meal, this place never fails with tasty dishes and quick serve. There TomYun soup, pad kee mao and thai iced tea are my staple. Pad thai, spring rolls, fresh rolls , panang curry are great options too.Vegetarian options: Thai food noodles are not eggless. So I suggest going for rice and curries.“

“How have I not reviewed this place? I've come here a couple times a week for the past ten years. A reliable buffet with fresh, high quality and reasonably priced food. The lunch is great but don't sleep on the breakfast buffet. I love getting some eggs and sausage and a few tater tots and chowing down. Prices are reasonable and the people are super nice and remember you. Ambiance? It's a buffet in a food court, but again everything is clean and fresh. Want a quick breakfast or lunch? Try market fresh!“

“Fantastic experience. The cocktails were very fun and delicious. I had the Long Thailand Ice Tea that was strong and creamy. Very good. The patio seating was very nice and had a covering so no need to worry about weather. My food was so rich and decadent.“

“This is possibly the best restaurant that I have been to in Seattle Eastside. If you are doing a corporate party, think no further. This place is excellent. Food is great. Ambience is perfect. and Games are awesome. You can build some great team party memories here. Foozball, Pinball, Darts, Pool table - Everything was great! Loved this place. We're going to have every single party at this place now. The only issue was they don't have many vegetarian options. 5 stars from me. It was perfect.Vegetarian options: They have limited vegetarian options - caesar salad, jalapeno poppers and grilled cheese sandwich.“

“This is a quaint hole in the wall tucked on Stewart Street near Pike Market. The restaurants and staff are friendly and patiently explains the menu and fish of the day for Omakase. The Chirashi bowl has large slices of fish and has fish of the day as well. Good deal for the price.“

“This is a little cozy restaurant but checks all the boxes. We ordered 2 Antipesto Calzones. They were the best I’ve had in years. The flavor was perfect, stuffed with veggies and the crust was tasty and soft. I’m so glad we have leftovers for dinner tomorrow.“

“Reasonably priced and deliciously fresh fish. The yuzu kosho on top elevates it to the next level. Wanted to eat in but it's a very small restaurant and it was pretty crowded. They gave me some extra condiments as an apology for not being able to seat me. Would definitely return!“

“We were looking for something new, comforting and close. My partner is from Nagpur and taught himself to cook to bring back flavors of home when he moved here years ago. He is nearly impossible to impress. His only comment other than how good it was: “Why didn’t you find this place sooner?” :) High praise, I’m telling you. We will be back often to try more on the menu.“

“Nowadays you would have to spend $15 and up for a good meal. I spent $11 on an awesome meal here! The charge is by the weight. I am eating more salad nowadays but I was able to shove more than enough meat in my plate and some noodles and still paid a reasonable price. Food is fresh and delicious! Lots of variety! My new go to for lunch when in downtown.“

“My friend and I ordered the sage pasta and the pork belly burrata pizza. Ohhh man, this is one of the best meals I've had in awhile! The pizza had amazing flavor, and the pasta was such a good texture. Definitely recommend treating yourself out to a meal here!“

“Can’t recommend this place enough! Not only is there food amazing, but they hire elders who make everything with so much love. They made my day by adding a heart cookie and caramel hard candy to my breakfast sandwich for Valentine’s Day. If you miss and appreciate the care and love that grandparents put into preparing your food, then you have to come by here.“

“New owners have done a great job vamping this place up. The food was amazing, they make their own pizza dough and sandwich bread (and they serve food until close, which is great for us late-nighters). Bartender Whit was fun and stylish and she made delicious cocktails with a cool new Orleans take on a couple. It was a fun atmosphere and I felt at home immediately like I was hanging out with old friends. Definitely check this place out.“