Top Best American Restaurants in Bellevue

"Overlooking the giant neon Public Market Center sign and boasting expertly-crafted Northwest seafood, this Pike Place seafood restaurant is a must for out-of-towners (the seared scallops with creamed corn and roasted halibut with gazpacho, basil, and fennel are standouts). Those who plan ahead should try for a window seat to enjoy the view. View this post on Instagram"

"Overlooking the hustle and bustle of the Pike Place Market sign, this intimate gem has something for everyone.” See all Matts in the Market reviews"

"American , Seafood"

"The north shore of Lake Union is where you will find Westward. More than a restaurant, Westward even offers oyster shucking classes!. Menu options change daily to keep things fresh, but some offerings include Blue Prawn Crudo, Local Sockeye Salmon, Crispy Octopus Salad, and so much more."

"website | neighborhood: Wallingford | 2501 N Northlake Way | best for: oysters and views for days. Westward is another Renee Erickson seafood restaurant, but it wasn’t always. She added it to her restaurant portfolio after some drama with the original owner not paying his staff."

"Set on the northern shore of Lake Union—a body of water the size of Monaco—this rustic-chic, nautical-themed restaurant offers dazzling views of the Space Needle and downtown skyline. Its menu blends Mediterranean flavors with local bounty: Expect..."

"Located inside the Edgewater Hotel, Six Seven is an elegant restaurant with breathtaking views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The cuisine is classic American focused on fresh seasonal seafood and fresh produce prepared with flair and imagination by Executive Chef Jesse Souza. The restaurant has a very popular Saturday and Sunday whole-day brunch and a delightful lunch menu featuring all-time favorites with a twist, such the Brie L.T., which is wheatberry bread loaded with thick slices of Brie, crispy bacon, tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and a rosemary-fig aioli."

"Forget what you know about hotel restaurants: The over-the-water centerpiece of the charming Edgewater Hotel doesn’t rely on captive audiences or killer Elliott Bay views—there goes another ferry—to fill its cushy seats. Instead, in a room as warmly Northwest as a forest clearing, the menu celebrates land (perhaps braised short ribs with parsnip puree) and sea (a beautiful hunk of cedar-plank salmon with blackberry honey and several dozen other components) with general skill."

"N and Broad St. to 3rd Ave. and Vine St. Hit up one of the city’s memorable restaurants: El Gaucho is known for steak, while Six Seven earns acclaim for both seafood and its waterfront location. If you still have energy, return downtown to see the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall or a rock band at the Showbox. To get downtown from Belltown, hop on a southbound Route 1, 2, 3, or 4 bus from the intersection of 3rd Ave. and Vine St. Exit at 3rd Ave. and Union St."

"The unassuming restaurant anchor of the Kimpton Palladian Hotel occupies a downstairs space as tastefully neutral as its menu of seafood—dungeness crab, linguine with clams, grilled branzino. But consider Shaker and Spear your secret weapon when looking for a credible lunch or dinner in this weird nether region between Amazonia and the market’s tourist throngs. Careful touches lift up the standards, like tomato and fennel sausage that dial up the Italian sensibility on that linguine with clams."

"The most notable assets of Shaker + Spear are its lovely and light-filled space inside the upscale Kimpton Palladian Hotel, super-friendly service and a menu packed with some of th..."

"This place has such a cool vibe and we got a table where we could watch the chefs work their magic and in person it's much different than on TV!"

"Meat-alternative pub fare, generously portioned, is on order at this Beacon Hill restaurant. Highlights include the Rebellyous “chicken” tenders with vegan breading and rich, savory-sweet barbecue sauce; vegan BBQ meatloaf sliders; and the Phish Which, a vegetable patty smothered with savory dill and caper tartar sauce. Open for takeout and limited dine-in service."

"Along with having decadent Painted Hills natural beef burgers and cage-free organic chicken, Oak has a vegan and vegetarian menu that is sure to wow meat-eaters and plant-based folk alike. The restaurant is currently offering dining on its heated patio. Location: 3019 Beacon Avenue S, SeattlePhone: 206-535-7070Facebook | Instagram"

"Soothing soul food emanates from inside the Royal Esquire Club in Columbia City, from expertly fried chicken, gizzards, and catfish with greens to shrimp and grits and oxtails with rice. You can add lush extras like black-eyed peas, mac and cheese, and sweet tea to your order, available for curbside pickup or third-party delivery, and hunker down for days. Image: Courtesy John Beck / Super Six"

"The pandemic has silenced the stage at the Royal Esquire Club, but a fantastic soul food restaurant hides inside its kitchen. Mother-daughter owners Talya Miller and LaShon Lewis dish up soothing fare like shrimp and grits, fried pork chops, decadent mac and cheese, and a great meatloaf sandwich. Yes, the strawberry lemonade is as good as everyone says."

"Roq La Rue has always been fascinated by underground art and pop culture – and claims to have been one of the world’s first galleries with this focus when it first opened in 1998. Currently finding itself in a new, airy location in Pioneer Square, Roq La Rue still proposes the same funky, cheerful programme it has always prided itself on. Though the exhibitions here sometimes verge on kitsch with a distinctive pop feel, this is really the point: underrepresented, highly creative artists take centre stage, and retain their freedom to produce works of art that are often fantastically complex and always refreshing."

"Roq La Rue Gallery was started by Kirsten Anderson in 1998 with the idea of a space devoted to “low brow” art, meaning everything from underground cartoonists to prison art and counter culture. As it grew, the gallery’s focus shifted into what became known as “Pop Surrealism.” The gallery has had four locations over the past couple of decades, and even closed down for a couple of years. Today, gallery visitors will find pieces unlike what you’ll see in most other galleries in Seattle with artwork by artists like Debra Baxter and Lola Gil – local artists and international artists alike."

"SOIL’s origins can be traced back to 1995, when a group of ambitious local artists began their search for a space to exhibit their work. The gallery’s cooperative spirit is still very much palpable. Run by artists and for artists, SOIL organizes open-application curated shows on a biannual basis, giving emerging artists the chance to showcase their work."

"Fine dining and vegan food haven’t exactly seen eye to eye, but this inviting and inventive restaurant in an old storefront on 45th may change that thanks to their constantly changing five-course prix fixe dinners with dishes like celeriac ravioli in an apple wood smoked carrot sage fennel sauce, and Tiramisu made with Theo's chocolate mousse."

"You heard that right: one of the best vegan restaurants in Seattle is also one of the best fine dining restaurants in Seattle. They use hyper-local ingredients and change the menu regularly to utilize as much of the food as possible so as to reduce waste. They’re doing super interesting things with vegetables."

"I love this vegan restaurant, have been several times and the price is TOTALLY worth it; the whole experience is like nothing else I have seen in a vegan..."