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    Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

    4.0 (1.8k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Steakhouses
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Priya S.

    Server was attentive in the beginning and the service got late towards the end.. they got busy.. we had to chase down to make the payment and head back. Spent around $150 per person + Wine bottle My lamb chops were blonde. My colleagues said steak was good,big portions. Both the desserts were good

    Eldridge M.

    Ascend Steakhouse is on of the premier places for some fine dining in Bellevue. First off, I recommend you do the reservation with a guaranteed view. The option I indulged in last night was open seating in the lounge/bar area next to the fire place. Even then, on a clear June evening, you get lots of natural views and light. The whole lounge area is definitely a vibe. The customer service is fantastic. The only name you need to know is Tina's name. Tina will give you the experience of a lifetime. All her recommendations were fantastic (see photos). She took great care of making sure that not only my food experience was great but the entire experience was great. Highly recommend asking for her by name. Speaking of the food.... quite possibly the most delicious food I have had in a long time. The cocktails were great ( I went with bourbon based cocktails) and the food was fantastic (again- see photos). I totally recommend Ascend and if you can get Tina as your server, I recommend you do so. I can't wait to come back! I already have reservation lined up.

    Salmon sushi taco
    Peter L.

    Ascend is showy and bold, but if you need a place to celebrate a special occasion in Bellevue, this fits the bill perfectly. The view on the 31st floor is just amazing, with stunning views of Seattle, Lake Washington, and the Cascades. The space is divided into several sections - a bar and lounge area, and then a couple of dining rooms plus private rooms. As you are facing west, it can get bright so some guests brought sunglasses or were provided ones by the restaurant! As for the food and drinks, for the most part it was very good. Ironically, the initial brea plate, while it sounded promising, was just meh. The apps/small plates were very tasty, especially the pork belly and sushi tacos. The menu is a la carte for the most part, so it's best to order some protein and a couple of sides. Loved the scallops and ribeye cap we ordered. Both were some of the best we have had in Seattle. Top quality, perfectly cooked and the flavors really shone through as it wasn't drowned in any sauce. The mushroom side was also very good. The mushroom dessert was also very good - bits of chocolate mouse, chocolate pieces and more in what can only be described as a small terranium :). We were able to split wine glasses through the courses so that allowed us to try quite a few which was nice. Service was professional, solid and steady throughout the night and the staff worked well as a team. Definitely the place to celebrate in Bellevue!

    The view
    Kimberly S.

    I like a good steak and when celebrating an event, friends recommended meeting at Ascend. I've never been to this restaurant before and it was quite a treat. The ambiance is very elegant without feeling too stuffy. The patio view is amazing surrounded by water. We started with the Tuna Tartare which was really good. We added fries, Truffle Mac and Cheese, Grilled Veggies and the bread service. Everyone raved about all of it. The truffle mac and cheese was something we hadn't tried before and it was amazing. We also all ordered the Filet Mignon which was made perfectly. The restaurant was aware we were celebrating and they brought over a couple of desserts for us to share and they were also great. The service was attentive and friendly. Our table attendant was named Brian and he was on top of everything. All in all, the service, ambiance and food were all top tier. This restaurant is not inexpensive, but totally worth it. I will definitely dine here again and highy recommend it. One caveat: In our rush to get to an engagement, I miscalculated the tip and did not realize this until going through receipts the next day. I am so sorry about this and it had nothing to do with Brian or the service - it was my own mistake. I will be much more careful on my next visit!

    Angelica A.

    We came here to celebrate our one-year anniversary and had such an amazing experience I honestly forgot our server's name, but she truly made our night so memorable. We started with the sushi tacos and beef tartare--both were sooo good. Everything was super flavorful and had us excited for the rest of the meal. I also got the Cloud Nine cocktail that our server recommended, and it was perfect--on the sweeter side and not too strong, exactly what I was looking for. For our entrée, we got steaks and they were cooked perfectly, like actually so good. What really made the night special though was our server. She surprised us with dessert and even did a little presentation for us, which was so cute and thoughtful. She also offered to take pictures of us out on the balcony, which we really appreciated The food was amazing, but the service made it unforgettable. Definitely coming back for special occasions

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    Zarifa A.

    My husband took me here for my birthday dinner and WOW, everything about this restaurant is exceptional. First off, upon walking into the restaurant, the first thing you'd notice is the stunning view. The restaurant is on the 31st floor and has huge glass doors throughout the dining room. The ambiance of the restaurant as a whole is nice and perfect for a date night or special occasion. Service is also exceptionally attentive and friendly. The menu here offers a variety of different steaks, seafood, and sushi. I ordered the luxury outskirt steak and my husband and I had the beef tartare to share. The steak I had was amazing and was up there for steaks I've had in general. My husband ordered a different steak on the menu and was also impressed. The beef tartare was also exceptional as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here and would recommend it!

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    Sawako Y.

    4.5 / 5.0 - The weather forecast was rain and it had been gloomy and pouring at times during the day, so we weren't sure how the views would be. Fortunately, it started clearing up as we were on our way and we were able to enjoy the gorgeous views and atmosphere in both the bar and dining area. We first got drinks at the bar and moved over to sit in front of the cute fireplace. I tried a delicious cocktail called the Pear Pressure, which I would recommend to anyone who likes pears and enjoys fruity cocktails. For dinner, we moved over to the spacious dining area with high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. We weren't very hungry, so we both ordered the sushi omakase, which comes with 7 pieces of sushi. It was presented beautifully on a plate with colorful toppings. I was so full that I didn't have any room for dessert, but my non-dessert-eating boyfriend insisted we order one. I really didn't understand why until it arrived. He'd ordered Skyfall, which was one of the most exquisite desserts I'd seen. It was a spectacular experience. This is the perfect place for a special occasion, to surprise someone or for a treat just because.

    Monica S.

    For my birthday, my husband took us to a place I had bookmarked a while ago, after hearing several clients rave about the views. We had reservations for dining so we had to wait in the lounge area before the room would open. Our waitress in the lounge was very attentive and nice, and the views from the lounge were great so overall it was a good experience. We ordered 2 sets of hand rolls, the ceviche and the truffle, and I got some non-alcoholic drink that want bad but wasn't great, either. Both hand rolls were very surprising in their ingredients and overall taste, but our favorite was the ceviche. Odd that they feel the need to charge extra for soy sauce and wasabi, but okay. Once sat in the tiny table in the dining room, our waiter came by and offered his sage advice on the menu. He made a comment about his "lean body" and what he chooses to intake with regards to food and his recs for dinner that he did NOT say to the table full of thin, white folks next to us, so that was noteworthy and unnecessary. He recommended me the cap of ribeye, which for the price, left a lot to be desired personally. My husband preferred the flavor of that particular piece over his bone-in, and I actually preferred his, so that was interesting. We also ordered the truffle Mac and cheese but didn't finish it. The pasta was very reminiscent of wheat or lentil pasta and it felt too stodgy. Flavor was fine, but the parsley crumbs were....an interesting visual choice. The bread "basket" was interesting, but the best was the complimentary dessert (goat cheesecake was delectable), as well as the mushroom dessert. So cute and tasty. We were mostly taken care of by side staff and frankly, they were much warmer and approachable, so kudos to them. Lastly, I was shocked to learn of the deposit to sit by a window, and then having to watch people come in wearing sweat pants and crocs. Utter nonsense. $400+ later, we would only return for the sushi, pork belly and dessert.

    Magic Mushroom (medium)
    Sofia D.

    we stopped by for dessert after dinner. The magic mushroom never disappoints, we got the size medium but probably should have got the small.

    Tammy L.

    This is my favorite place to visit in Bellevue. The view, ambiance, food, and service are always consistent and up to par no complaints! It's also my favorite spot for happy hour.

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    Tori B.

    What can I say about this place other than WOW! The atmosphere of the restaurant was incredible with the city view watching the sun set from the dining room. Our server Sebastian was so knowledgeable on every dish and was able to expertly walk us through each section of the menu so we didn't feel rushed or unsure of anything we were ordering. The bartender that kept coming to our table was wonderful as well, always making sure our glasses were full and producing fabulous drinks! Now on to the food, holy cow was the food excellent! My finance said he's never had a better steak in his whole life and we would absolutely come back again for a special occasion or maybe hit up the lounge for a more laid back experience at Ascend.

    Such a fun night with amazing views!
    Tanya P.

    Kalila is amazing! We had such a fun girls night celebrating a birthday. We let Kalila pick almost everything and she didn't disappoint! Such a great vibe, great drinks, and great food. My go-to for a bougie night!!

    Goat Cheese Panna Cotta
    Quyen P.

    came to Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi to celebrate someone special, and it honestly felt like the perfect place for it. the restaurant itself is beautiful, and the view of the Bellevue skyline at night is just unreal. it's dimly lit inside, which does make it a little hard to see at times, but it actually adds to the vibe it feels intimate, romantic, and very date-night coded. for food, i went with the wagyu burger (i know... not the steak, but i was trying to be a little budget conscious, i can't spend $300 on steak yet). still, it did NOT disappoint. super juicy, flavorful, and honestly better than expected. the fries (or fries with that rich seaweed seasoning) were also really good and paired perfectly with it, very umami. i also tried the chef's special omakase, which was such a pleasant surprise didn't even expect a steakhouse to offer something like that, but it was genuinely impressive and well thought out. every bite felt intentional and elevated. i was hoping to finish with the magic mushroom dessert, but unfortunately they were sold out for the night. ended up getting the goat cheese panna cotta instead, and that actually turned out to be a great backup. light, creamy, and a really nice way to end the meal. service was also super kind and attentive throughout, helping us navigate the menu and making the whole experience feel smooth and celebratory. overall, really memorable dinner and i'd definitely come back for another special occasion.

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    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Please feel free to reach out to the restaurant directly if you have any specific accessibility questions or needs, and our team will be happy to assist.

    Is this attached to a hotel? I'd love to come visit?

    Hi there! We are not directly in a hotel though we are on the 31st floor of the same building block - Lincoln Square South - as the W Hotel, with the Westin Bellevue on the other side of that.

    Are we allowed to bring a cake into the restaurant?

    Yes. We were able to bring a cake in for my friend's birthday party.

    Do you have to make a reservation? Especially on weekdays? Like if it's a Tuesday

    We do recommend you make a reservation but we also accept walk-ins!

    Do Ascend take reservations in the lounge area during happy hour?

    No, it is open seating. First come, first served.

    Is the happy hour menu available in the dining room or only in the lounge?

    Only in the lounge/ bar area.

    Does the restaurant validate parking during weekdays?

    They did as of last month.

    What's the best time to reserve to catch a sunset in early June?

    Try booking for 6 , check what is their dinner time as before dinner they give you bar seating and not dine in one.

    Do they have. Vegetarian menu?

    Yes. Vegetarian and vegan

    What floor is the best place to park?

    The parking garage floor doesn't matter as much as the proximity to the elevator stack that takes you right up to the Lincoln South Food Hall. One or two floors difference isn't going to matter given you'll be taking the parking lot elevator first,… 

    Is there a Valentine's Day event or special menu?

    They have a Happy Hour Menu but that is only if you are dining in the lounge. They will verbally list daily specials on the day you dine--I'm not sure if they have a Valentine's day specific menu but you can have personalized messages on some of… 

    Is a reservation required? Is the dining room open for seating at 3pm when they open?

    Yes try opentable

    Could we take the dinning room table and menu when arrive before 5pm? We want to have dinners, but need to finish early to pick up the kids at school.

    No, they don’t permit either before 5 PM.

    What is the difference between your lounge and dining areas?

    The lounge is adjacent to the bar, includes low top seating in plush chairs and couches, and is located next to the southeast facing outdoor patio. There is a special lounge menu, but the dining room menu is available on request. The dining room… 

    Is there a dress code? Not seeing anything on the site

    I dressed up night cocktail dress semi casual. Don't think there is one but the place is so beautiful that it is worth to dress up a little bit.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    While we do have patios, we are not able to have them open with the current restrictions since they are only accessible from the inside/dining room. We look forward to serving you once indoor dining is allowable!

    Has anyone ordered takeout via Ascend at Home? How was the food and portions?

    No, they don't do take out. They're too elitist for that. I don't know why because their steaks tastes like ass dining in. Go to John Howie if you want a proper steak. Go to an actual sushi restaurant if you want sushi.

    Is this restaurant reservation only even during lunch time?

    Hi! Walk-in’s are always welcome, lunch and dinner; except for special event days. However, making a reservation is the safest option if you want to guarantee seating without a wait time or being turned away on busier nights. Let me know if I can… 

    I also have a question about bringing children. Most of these answers seem to be about behavior or dress code. My question is simply wether there is anything they'd like to eat. I don't want to buy them an $85 steak. Is there a children's menu?

    Yes they have a children's menu - it's not printed but just ask for it.

    Is seating for happy hour easy to find on a Saturday afternoon? I can't find an opentable reservation for the special girls day I'm planning for out of town family (3 people)

    Yeah shouldn't be too bad :)

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    Wild Wasabi Signature

    4.2(114 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I was looking for somewhere to celebrate an exciting new job and this was the perfect spot! Wowwww…read morewowowowowow The ambiance is incredible, from the decor, food, space, service, even down to the menu. Our server was so incredibly sweet, so accommodating and so patient with all of my questions and requests. I started off with the Lychee Sake-tini and I will be thinking about that drink for a longggg time, for someone who loves a fruity lil sweet drink it was perfection in every way. Then the FOOD. You can do hibachi or you can be seated in the dining room and I had my heart set on sushi (but now will be back to try hibachi for sure!). My partner ordered the pico sushi tower and the fried calamari. Both were very impressive serving sizes! She was feeling ambitious and was going to order 3 tapas, but ended up not even being able to finish the two. I ordered the sake bento box and WOW. I had had my heart pretty set on trying it going in because I had looked at the menu ahead of time, and was sad when the menu didn't have it listed as gluten free BUT I mentioned it to our server and she was happy to accommodate. I got to live my sushi bento box dreams We already are thinking of all the reasons and times to come back, 10000/10!!!

    Early dinner on a Wed…read more - Very attentive and courteous service - Ordered from regular and happy hour menu - All dishes tasted great - Single-ingredient rolls (hosomaki) were good but tiny - that might be OK, based on what you like

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    Japonessa Sushi Cocina

    Japonessa Sushi Cocina

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    Everything is incredibly fresh here at Japonessa. Their lunch prices are pretty good and you save a…read morefew dollars for many items. I got the Chirashi bowl with chef's choice of fish and it was really good and fresh. The chef picked scallops, tuna, yellowtail, surf clam, salmon, and I was very pleased with this option. Located in the mall so it may be hard to find, but you'll see it.

    Japanese sushi restaurant in the 1st floor of Lincoln Square South. Pretty spacious modern looking…read moreinterior, with a sushi bar area and a good amount of table seating. Not a lot of people there for a random weekday lunch. Lots of different rolls and sushi on the menu, along with beverages. The happy hour menu is also valid during lunch time. We tried a bunch of appetizers. My favorite was the calamari. There isn't much batter but there is a sweetness from orange zest. The edamame and takoyaki were decent. The chicken kaarage was not particularly flavorful nor did it have much of a crispy skin. Also tried the Cos-no-politan mocktail which definitely had that grapefruit flavor. For mains, I got the bento and the Super Bad Boy roll off the happy hour menu. The bento box has good portions. The contents change day to day, but I got chicken teriyaki over rice, 3 pieces of a crab roll, 2 pieces of fish nigiri, seaweed salad with some small octopi. Everything in the box was decent except the teriyaki, which was a bit rubbery. As for the Super Bad Boy roll, it's one of their fried rolls, and the frying made the roll taste a bit dry. Should have ordered a non-fried roll. Overall, service was good, portions okay. Some items were good, some were not that great.

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    I Love Sushi on Lake Bellevue

    4.0(799 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    I enjoyed really extra size of Unagi don Was taste super…read morewith sake and beautiful view. Long drive from Lynnwood,I will be There next weekend, I am sure

    We were looking for a sushi spot in Bellevue that wasn't omakase or super expensive, and came…read moreacross this place with some pretty good reviews. We walked in without a reservation and had about a 20-30 minute wait, which honestly wasn't too bad. There's a fairly large waiting area by the entrance. Getting to the restaurant was probably the most unexpected part--you actually have to drive through a car dealership to get there. I had no idea there was a restaurant tucked back there! Parking was surprisingly easy, though. The sushi was pretty average for the price point. The rolls weren't anything particularly memorable, but the fish itself tasted fresh and wasn't fishy. The tempura was good, and we also enjoyed the other dishes we ordered. Service was fine, but a little slow at times. They didn't really check in on us much, and it took a while for someone to come back around, but it wasn't a huge issue. The restaurant is right by the lake, so if you come on a nice day, you get a pretty nice view. Overall, I'd be happy to come back if friends wanted to go, but I'm not sure I'd specifically seek it out on my own. A solid option for reasonably priced sushi in Bellevue, just don't expect anything extraordinary.

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    Takai by Kashiba

    4.2(191 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    Came here with family for a late birthday celebration and was glad I finally made the trip. Takai…read morehas been on my "to try" list ever since hearing that Chef Shiro co-partnered opening a restaurant on the Eastside a couple of years ago. Reservations were made ~3 weeks in advance for a reasonable dinner time slot on a weekend. We opted for the A La Carte Menu option which gave us the ability to order individual menu items while still offering omakase options. Our party of 4 ordered 2 omakase's (nigiri choice), a nigiri set, a salmon moriawase, and seasonal tempura. I personally ordered the omakase and the experience was well worth it with the sushi quality being extremely high. There were ~7 to 8 courses served throughout the omakase experience including 3 courses involving nigiri and the remaining courses involving a blend of small bites (egg, fish cake, tempura, sashimi, miso soup, dessert egg, hojicha ice cream to name a few). What especially stood out to me was the outstanding service that was displayed throughout the course of the meal. Our server was notably attentive and even went as far as switching the presentation of my nigiri courses after noticing I was left-handed so that I could eat from left to right while normally advising guests to eat from right to left. Every time one of us went to the restroom, our tablecloths were folded by our server and placed back onto the table. Tableware was immediately cleared upon finishing a course and every course in the omakase set came with a detailed description of the food you were about to eat and where in the world it was coming from. In all, the great food makes me want to be back soon, but the high level of service for the night completely made the experience that much more memorable.

    Great service. Delicious food. What more can you ask for?…read moreSlightly expensive but it's a great place when you want to splurge and it's part of the Chase benefits network! Check this place out if you have a CSR! Wife and I had omakase. One normal and another the sashimi variation. We both left full and happy! A night to remember. Thanks Matt for making the night fun and engaging!

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    06/27/2025: Handroll with Negitoro, Uni, Ikura on Shiso leaf and hand-roasted seaweed.

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