🏆 Acclaimed Trail: Award-Winning Restaurants in Bellevue
Jun Takai – Takai by Kashiba
James Beard Foundation
Chef Jun Takai continues the Edomae‑style sushi legacy in an intimate dining space. Exclusive omakase focuses on elite nigiri, sake, tea pairings and seasonal seafood.
Jason Wilson – The Lakehouse
James Beard Foundation
James Beard–winning Chef Jason Wilson presents seasonal Pacific Northwest farm-to-table cuisine in a lake house‑inspired setting, highlighting local produce, seafood, handmade pasta and imaginative cocktails.
John Howie – John Howie Steak Restaurant
James Beard Foundation
John Howie Steak features prime USDA and American Wagyu beef, seafood, handcrafted cocktails, strong local sourcing, and chef-driven hospitality rooted in community engagement.
Kaoru Chang – La Mar Bellevue
James Beard Foundation
La Mar Bellevue by Kaoru Chang blends authentic Peruvian cebiche, tiraditos, causas and anticuchos with Pacific Northwest seafood in a lively, elegant cebichería format.
Jiang Nan
Michelin Recognized
Michelin-recognized Jiang Nan seamlessly blends Chinese regional dishes—like Peking Duck, Xiao Long Bao, and grilled fish—into refined fusion menus with high-quality ingredients.
Farzi Café
Michelin Recognized
Michelin‑recommended Farzi Café combines modern Pan‑Indian fare and inventive cocktails in a vibrant, upscale Bellevue setting. Many dishes are “farzified” with bold twists on traditional spices.
Chi Cha San Chen
Michelin Recognized
Taiwan’s CHICHA San Chen brings handcrafted bubble teas brewed-to-order in Bellevue Square using their signature Teaspresso® machines.
Bis on Main
Wine Spectator Best Of
With the ultimate 'old money' feel, Bis on Main is a New American restaurant and bar. It offers elegant, romantic dining with great food and delicious cocktails.
Ascend Prime
Wine Spectator Best Of
Ascend Prime blends elevated steakhouse and sushi bar dining on Bellevue’s 31st floor, featuring premium beef, sushi, inventive cocktails and sweeping Pacific Northwest views.
Daniel’s Broiler
Wine Spectator Best Of
Daniel’s Broiler, by Schwartz Brothers, offers prime steaks and seafood in a refined Bellevue dining atmosphere, plus private dining and cocktail lounge experiences.
Cascadia Pizza Co.
TBD
Wood-fired Neapolitan-inspired pizza cooked in elite Forza Forni ovens. Since 2015, Cascadia has grown from a food truck into a premier Pacific Northwest pizzeria and taproom.
Bellevue Brewing Company
2025 Silver Medal – World Beer Cup
Bellevue’s first locally owned craft brewery, Bellevue Brewing Company offers award‑winning beers, local cider and elevated pub fare in a modern, family‑friendly atmosphere.
Dough Zone
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice
Dough Zone delivers modern Chinese comfort food—soupy xiao long bao, pan‑fried Q‑bao, noodles and shareables under $10—in a welcoming casual setting.
Supreme Dumpling
One of Seattle Met’s Best Restaurants in Bellevue
Supreme Dumplings offers Taiwanese-style xiao long bao crafted by expert chefs, alongside savory small bites. Their mission: craft moments of joy via authentic dumplings and consistent quality.
Tutta Bella
50 Best Pizzas in the World – 50TopPizza
Tutta Bella, the Northwest’s first certified Neapolitan pizzeria, serves wood‑fired pizza, pasta, cocktails, salads and wine in a modern, family-friendly space with a gelato cart and desserts.
Browne Family Vineyards
100+ scores of 90+ from wine trade publications
Browne Family Vineyards’ Bellevue tasting room offers world‑class Washington wines and spirits. The cozy space in Old Bellevue feels like home for wine lovers.
Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria
2025 Gold Medal – World Beer Cup
Founded by home‑brewer Mike Ritzer, Resonate blends outstanding craft beers with artisan pizzas in a lively, dog‑friendly pizzeria‑brewery featuring self‑ordering, games and community vibes.
