Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mercer Island

45 restaurants available nearby

1. Allister

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mercer Island

Booked 22 times today

Bringing people together and building community through food, allister is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail bar located in beautiful Downtown Mercer Island, Washington. We offer simple American cuisine with an emphasis on Northwest seasonal ingredients, inspired by French and Asian influences. Our bar features Classic craft cocktails, well-curated list of wines, NA beverages, and a selection of local and Nationally brewed beers.We look forward to serving you soon!

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2. Carmine's - Bellevue

4.8

Exceptional(2731)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bellevue

Booked 27 times today

From the owners of Il Terrazzo Carmine, one of Seattle"s most iconic and beloved establishments, comes Carmine's Bellevue. Carmine's Bellevue brings to the east side the same level of quality in service, food, and ambiance that has made its sister restaurant a true institution in Downtown Seattle. Located at 88 102nd Avenue in Bellevue's historic Old Bellevue neighborhood, Carmines is nestled against Bellevue Park. With a rustic, timeless interior, Carmine's provides patrons an escape from the increasingly urbanized way of life. Upscale and elegant, Carmine's feels anything but stiff and pretentious. Good for business meetings, special occasions, or simply dining with loved ones, Carmine's Bellevue is a true destination on the east side.

3. Terra Plata

4.6

Exceptional(4183)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 24 times today

Terra Plata is James Beard award winning Chef Tamara Murphy's "Earth to Plate" concept. It is the result of her love for creative and delicious plates inspired by the seasons and made possible by our local growers & artisan producers.

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4. Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8

Exceptional(4059)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 24 times today

Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners. Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

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5. That's Amore - Seattle

4.7

Exceptional(1113)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 11 times today

An understated storefront hides a coveted skyline view—just one of the many ways you could underestimate this longtime cafe on Mount Baker’s main drag. The menu, the sign—even the name—are a bit of a throwback, but current owners Guy Devillier and David Hoefer took over in 2018 and keep things attuned to today. Carbonara packs more nuance than you might expect, the slightly crackly pizza’s better than it has to be, and the bar pours lambrusco and negroni. No wonder tables are loaded with a diversity of diners.

6. Vendemmia

4.7

Exceptional(1117)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 8 times today

Chef Brian Clevenger's first restaurant, located in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood features a constantly changing menu built around house-made pastas, local farm to tables produceBeverage program also focus on PNW and smaller Europeans producer

7. Osteria La Spiga

4.4

Awesome(1977)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 16 times today

Open for Indoor and (seasonal) Patio dining TUES–WED, 5:00pm-9:00pm, and THURS–SAT, 5:00pm-9:30pm. Please be sure to select "Outdoor" when reserving the patio; otherwise we cannot guarantee you'll be seated there. Happy Hour is TUES-SAT, 5:00pm-6:00pm. Online ordering for takeout: TUES–SAT, 5pm-8:30pm—pick up at la Spiga (load zone out front).Since 1998, la Spiga has been renowned for its authentic, northern Italian cuisine -- a gastronomic tribute to Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Executive chef and co-founder, Sabrina Tinsley, prepares all items from scratch, using whole foods and house-made stocks. Enjoy fresh pastas and sauces, tasty seasonal dishes, house-made breads and desserts, Italian wines and craft cocktails.Our atmosphere is rustically elegant--warm enough for family & cool enough for a date.Please note that a 20% service charge on the total bill will be automatically added for parties of 8 or more, plus sales tax.

8. OOLA Capitol Hill

4.9

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 2 times today

We always leave ample space for walk-in's so come on over! Party's over 6 people, give us a call or send a direct message on our website. OOLA Capitol Hill offers craft cocktails showcasing OOLA spirits, elevated bar snacks and PNW casual fine dining, shared plates, driven by the seasons. Executive Chef Elizabeth Blacker creates photo-worthy share plates with the freshest seasonal ingredients with a Pacific Northwest flair.Nestled in a private courtyard on Union Street between 14th and 15th, OOLA Capitol Hill is a gem of a building with two garage doors opening onto a patio shaded by mature Japanese Maple trees. With 11 seats at the bar and 22 on the floor, it is one of the rare intimate community treasures that make Seattle a marvel. We also have a Private Dining Room for parties from 8-20.

9. STELLA.

4.3

Awesome(858)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 16 times today

STELLA. A stylish, neighborhood kitchen offering local, seasonal, and sustainable provisions, as well as recognizable, and rare craft cocktails, wine, and other interesting concoctions. #ohstella!***Fireside RoomThe cozy round s[pace nestled into the Hotel Sorrento's lobby hosts live piano on weekends, our famous Silent Reading Parties, and seasonal high teas. Join us for dinner or or brunch! Please note, the Fireside Room becomes 21+ when we turn down the lights and open the bar at 4 o'clock sharp seven days a week.***The GardenThe Hotel Sorrento's al fresco dining. Our herbaceous and floral patio is available for sunny brunches, and twinkles in the candlelight through dinner service.***Find our calendar of live piano and specialty dinners through the Happening's Page at www.hotelsorrento.com.

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10. BluWater Bistro - Leschi

4.3

Awesome(1347)

Price: Moderate

• American • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 11 times today

We opened The 3rd BluWater Bistro location in the Leschi neighborhood on March 13, 2004. Mick McHugh handed the reigns over to us after 22 successful years of running the Leschi Lake Café. With a slight remodel we cozy'd up the place, added some fantastic rollback windows, high back booths, some flat screen TV's, and leather furniture by the fireplace. The menu reflects all the goodness that a cozy bistro should offer, including the ever famous & popular "Lake Side Café" Fish and Chips... gotta keep the neighborhood happy. Stop in for some brunch on the weekends or some late night food.

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Jena
Adelaide •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Fantastic service and food. Great dinner, but noise level is high.
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Carmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue
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4.8
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davidvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We enjoyed great meals last night at Allistir One of us had the scallops and I had the venison. Both were excellent with the accompany vegetables also excellent. We eat at Allistir often and these were some of our best meals and the new chef Joel is obviously doing wonderfully. We recommend eating at Allistir.
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AllisterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mercer Island
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4.4
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Katarinavip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Il Terrazzo Carmine is always an absolute delight. Highly recommend!
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Il Terrazzo CarminePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pioneer Square
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4.8
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Jerivip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We went to That's Amore twice in the past 2 weeks, it's that good. The first time we didn't have a reservation, but were able to sit at their small (4 seat) bar and chat up the owner, Guy (who's a really nice Guy)! Our recent visit we were lucky to get a window seat, even though it's hard to see the view at night. There was a family birthday celebration at the table behind us, hence the "moderate" noise level. The servers are excellent. The food is consistently good. My friend's "fresh catch" was halibut on risotto, and while a generous portion, she thought it was a touch dry. I told our server that I couldn't decide on the Alfredo with chicken or the chicken parmesan, and she said I could have both! So they put my chicken parm on top of Alfredo; simply delicious. My only complain is that they have a $35 corkage fee; I'd rather it be $25, but next time I'll try one of their bottles. Highly recommended...but you do need a reservation!
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That's Amore - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Italian• Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park
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4.7
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Colby
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
What a great dining experience, surpassed only by the quality of the food.
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Terra PlataPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Capitol Hill / First Hill
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4.6

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Allister

2. Carmine's - Bellevue

3. Terra Plata

4. Il Terrazzo Carmine

5. That's Amore - Seattle

6. Vendemmia

7. Osteria La Spiga

8. OOLA Capitol Hill

9. STELLA.

10. BluWater Bistro - Leschi

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