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“Favorite restaurant in Bellevue”

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
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Tue, 3/18
8:00 PM
Ranked #1 of 598 Restaurants in Bellevue
Price range: $15 - $50
Cuisines: American, Sushi, Seafood
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Good for: Large groups, Local cuisine, Romantic, Bar scene, Business meetings
Dining options: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: 2nd Avenue
Description: Seastar Restaurant & Bar is Bellevue’s #1 seafood restaurant! Locally owned and operated for the past 21 years by celebrity chef and Northwest philanthropist John Howie, Seastar is known for its seasonally inspired menus, diverse selection of locally caught seafood and its award-winning wine program. Chef Howie and his team meticulously source the best seafood in the region and create culinary wonders that surprise and delight. Our raw bar features fresh oysters, poke, ceviche, and an array of fresh sushi, sashimi and unique preparations of rolls and nigiri. The dynamic cocktail and bar program features spirits from Chef Howie’s own Wildwood Spirits Co., and the wine program boasts over 750 wines, winning prestigious awards like Food & Wine’s “Best Wine List in America.” Our knowledgeable sommeliers will help find the perfect pairing for every seafood dish or from the land fare, creating a culinary experience unlike any other.
Reviewed July 13, 2016 via mobile

This is my husband and my favorite restaurant in Bellevue. The service is good, the ambiance is nice, and the food is unique. The flavors in the seafood dishes are superb. Great place to take out of town visitors to get a great example of Northwest cuisine.

Date of visit: August 2015
Thank I1575JJsarab
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Reviewed July 13, 2016 via mobile

My mom wanted steak and we seafood. We had a great dinner, wonderful service and good wine.
We missed the copper river salmon by 30 min.
Enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

Date of visit: June 2016
Thank JunoDad
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Reviewed July 11, 2016

I live in the desert where it's hard to find good seafood. I used to live nearby and this is my favorite seafood place when I come back to Bellevue. Super fresh, modern seafood.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed July 6, 2016

I like to bring visiting friends here for dinner. I can always count on a high-quality meal that's always consistently good. That said, it's expensive, and the food isn't extraordinarily amazing. While the food isn't super-amazing, the service is always great and prompt, but never hovering. The atmosphere, on weekday evenings, is super-loud, likely because there are businessmen dressed in suits that are trying to win over their clients or something -- recommend visiting on a weekend for some peace and quiet.

Date of visit: May 2016
Thank Alan W
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Reviewed July 6, 2016

We arrived early, but were seated promptly. Excellent service, charming, modern décor,
lighting dim enough to be considered romantic, but not so dim we couldn't easily read menu. The food was attractively plated and delicious (especially the soup), and the dessert was pure perfection.

Date of visit: July 2016
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