Two Bellevue Evenings

[mattwarner]

So, I am coming to Bellevue for a conference next week. I have two free dinners to plan for my boss and myself. I'm willing to try anything, but my boss is a bit less adventurous (She wouldn't admit that, though.) Anything we should be sure to try out? Anything exceptional in Bellevue these days? I haven't been to the Eastside in several years, so I'm not sure about the scene these days. I'd say American, Asian, French are all "safe" for her.

[rudyhux]

Here are some of my favorite picks in Bellevue
Black Bottle
Ginza
Monsoon East
Lot 3
Din Tai Fung
Cantinetta
John Howie Steak House
El Gaucho

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Ginza
103 102nd Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Black Bottle
2600 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Monsoon East
10245 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98004

John Howie Steak
11111 Northeast 8th Street, Suite 125, Bellevue, WA 98004

Din Tai Fung
700 Bellevue Way NE #280, Bellevue, WA 98004

[christy319]

Din Tai Fung might be just the ticket for an Asian dinner with a not particularly adventurous boss.

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Din Tai Fung
700 Bellevue Way NE #280, Bellevue, WA 98004

[hareforce1]

I totally agree that Cafe Juanita is THE place to try on the Eastside. That said, my wife and I recently visited Facing East (Taiwanese) on Bellevue Way and it is now on my list of faves. Try the Three Cup Chicken.

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Cafe Juanita
Kirkland, WA, Kirkland, WA

[PAO]

The really exceptional restaurants on the East Side are in Kirkland. Are you willing to drive a bit? Don't know what your budget is, but Cafe Juanita is one of the best restaurants in the area. It's northern Italian. Trellis is Pacific Northwest and should not be considered "adventurous" although the food is good--the chef grows much of his own produce. But Trellis is not in the same league as Cafe Juanita, either in quality or in the pocket book.

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Cafe Juanita
Kirkland, WA, Kirkland, WA

[PAO]

Here is Cafe Juanita's website: http://www.cafejuanita.com/

And here is Trellis' website: http://www.heathmankirkland.com/trell...

Trellis is a hotel restaurant so is open every day.

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Cafe Juanita
Kirkland, WA, Kirkland, WA