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mattwarner Sep 28, 2011 09:26 PM

Two Bellevue Evenings

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.
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     rudyhux Oct 1, 2011 12:14 AM

    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
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       christy319 Sep 30, 2011 11:49 AM

      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
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         hareforce1 Sep 30, 2011 07:51 AM

        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
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           PAO Sep 29, 2011 09:25 AM

          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
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             PAO Sep 30, 2011 09:50 AM

            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
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