The four of us ordered 10 items in total and we were more than full! Everything was so yummy…read more Highly recommend! Would come back again Recommend items: -Paella (the rice is crispy and very well seasoned) -Croissant (perfectly crispy with well balanced tahini honeycomb sauce) -octopus (very well seasoned and tender, paired with pickled onions and crispy potatoes) -Apple pie (needs to preorder since it takes 45 mins to be freshly baked. Such a stunner. Puff pastry with stuffed caramelized apples and pork, sounds odd but u can barely take the pork just a hint of savoriness. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Perfect way to end the dinner

Got a reservation through opentable on a Friday night for 4, very easy. Service was excellent,…read morestaff knew a lot about the items on the menu. When it came to the food, our group shared 6 dishes. The fried olives were excellent with a salty bite, the beets and goat cheese combo was excellent as well. The two dishes pictured were the croissant and the cod dishes, which had a lot of complex flavors. The paella was oily and the steak, though cooked to a medium/medium rare, was not the easiest to cut through. Would recommend all the other dishes we had. Would return for the tasting menu!

Always a great choice, the food is tasty and delicious, very pleased with the kind service and…read morelively atmosphere. highly recommended!

Castilla has been a restaurant I've heard of for a long time, but honestly never really had plans…read moreto come in. We did a belated Christmas gift exchange with friends recently and our friends made reservations here. So glad they did! It's literally right down in the main Bellevue Square hub, so we were able to easily park at the mall and make a short walk to Castilla. Vibes were perfect with low lighting but still a bustling atmosphere. Our server (unfortunately forgot his name) kept solid recommendations coming all night and was so funny and personable! As this is a tapas spot, we tried quite a few dishes and split them amongst the table. Mixta Paella: our server promised us that the smaller size paella was good for 2-4 people and man he was RIGHT. The portion was absolutely insane and I don't think we even finished all of it. Everything tasted so fresh and there was so much flavor to the dish. They warn you ahead of time, but plan for the paella to take 30 minutes for them to prepare. Grilled Octopus Leg: Every time I have octopus (which is two times now LOL) I'm a little worried about the texture, but it was prepared beautifully here and the sauce that it was in was delicious. Salmon & Artichoke Dip: I'm a sucker for any type of artichoke dip and this was no exception. Creamy, rich, and great flavor! Beef Medallions: Tender and cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend. Chorizo & Onion Empanada: Another banger. So crispy and the filling was so good! I actually was on the fence about this one but my husband insisted, and it was a good choice. Patatas Aioli: Crispy layered potato with a garlic aioli? I mean, come on. You can't go wrong. Delicious. This was our first visit to Castilla and I'm sure it won't be the last - would definitely return if I'm dining up again in Bellevue!

Great cocktails and appetizers! We visited on Sunday…read moreafternoon and service was cordial, fast and cozy environment. Good place for a date, at least on a Sunday. It took us few minutes to figure out how to get there but hopefully my pictures will help you.

DO NOT GO HERE. I say that so strongly because the service was the most terrible. It took forever…read morefor them to notice us and actually sit us down. Then, it took ages before they actually took our order and we were looking at each other in disbelief because we definitely felt ignored. And the drinks were disgusting. We were so glad we didn't bother ordering food because the menu was so limited and none of the options seemed appealing. Also the place isn't that well decorated, a lot of it seems very dated and old and not vintage or whatever vibes they were going for and the views are non existent, you can barely see the water. Never coming back here again.

oh wowowow! ive had this place bookmarked for so long and finally got to try it this week. it blew…read moreme away! came in with two girlfriends and got sat in a booth. the place was so cute, there were booths, bar seats, some patio seats, and i think a room in the back too. menu had options for everyone, veg options, meat options, entrees, and drinks. it was a good amount to choose from, not so much that it got overwhelming. we got pretty much all the potato options, and i loved every single one of them. all the flavors worked so well with one another, some subtle, some packed a punch. the aioli thats featured in a lot of the tapas we ordered is to die for! i would buy it if they sold it. the chop salad actually was kind of an underdog. it surprised me, the vinaigrette that its marinated in is so delicious, i probably would have slurped it up if i werent so full. for entrees, we ordered the lamb skewers and meatballs. the lamb was heavily spiced and came with a eggplant dip. the meat was a bit tough but still tasted good. the meatballs were delicious, also well spiced, and came in a tomato red sauce with crispy bread. i think we ordered 5-6 tapas and 2 entrees, and it was enough food! and price was actually quite reasonable for the quality and quantity of food.

Wow! One of the best restaurants I've been in Seattle!!…read more This place has a cozy vibe. Very small place with tight seating. All dishes were impressive! Well balanced flavors, and rich texture, and a fun cocktail selection as a plus My favorites: - zaalouk: Smokey eggplant with nicely minced garlic for extra flavor - tortilla espanola: simple authentic Spanish style. Delicious - squid steak: a must-order!!! So tender and thinly sliced squid soaked in nutty and tomato-ish sauce. Full of umami flavor. Loved the zucchini in it too though it's just a side character. Most squid dishes in the states don't get the texture right, hard to chew sometimes, but this one is superior in many ways - lamb brochette: tender and juicy Will definitely come back here bringing family and friends - this place is such a gem and I would highly highly recommend to everyone!!!

On our recent visit to Seattle we made it a point to try all new restaurants. No repeats from…read moreprevious visits and Nue was at the top of our list for its international flair. I booked a reservation weeks out and we got our party of nine right in for brunch on a Sunday. We just loved the vibe of this place from the moment we arrived. The decor. The ultra friendly staff who greeted us and sat us at our table. And I always love an open kitchen in the dining room. This was the last meal with family before we headed back home to Hawaii later that evening. So the goal was to order as many dishes as possible and share share share. We ordered the Tower of Chengdu Wings, Japanese Zosui, Burmese Laphet Thoke salad, Caribbean Pineapple Cornbread, World Butter Board and Beirut Hummus. Talk about a dance party on your palate. Every dish was so flavorful, thoughtfully prepared and so damn tasty. Broke da mout to be exact. The wings were amazing and packing heat with Thai chilies all over. I avoided the chilies and devoured the chicken. Yum. I loved the Burmese tea salad, cornbread and hummus. The World Butter Board is a must if you're in the mood. They have a great selection of cocktails and beers too. The Kat Chai was refreshing and delicious...and the Rupee Beer Basmati Rice Lager was something I never had before. That was really nice as well with the meal. After we finished our meal we couldn't help but notice all of the different collectibles displayed in the wall. This character with big red hair caught my wife's attention. She was excited to find out they actually made shirts with the character on it...so we also left with some Nue swag. All in all a great Sunday morning for bunch here at this spot. Awesome food, excellent service and a paid lot right next door for convenience. I'm so glad we made it here and can't wait to come back on a future visit. Mahalo to the Nue team for an incredible experience.

Came here for brunch and arrived a little early for my reservation so the table was not ready, but…read moregot seated at the window while waiting for the previous party to finish up. Once seated and the rest of the party arrived the service was quick and courteous. I ordered the "chicken and waffle", friends had the "sunny bunny" and the French tacos. Shared the corn bread. Chicken was super yummy! The sichuan pepper sure was tingly and the generous sprinkle of birdseye chili on top was giving enough heat to make the coffee a little uncomfortable. And no, that's not a bad thing, quite the opposite. Cornbread is almost impossible to cut without turning into a head of crumbles, but the flavor is on point. Note: the "topped with coconut shavings" is an understatement. There's almost as much coconut as corn here. So if you're not a huge fan of coconut you may want to steer clear. The place is hustling and bustling, and there is little space between the tables, but while seated you don't mind; the noise level is ok and your conversations don't carry between tables. Been quite a while since I was here last, and as with every time I do I wonder why I don't come more often... Great place.

My husband and I went to Ocho right at opening on a Saturday. We had the place almost completely to…read moreourselves during our time there, and undeservedly so! The brunch offerings were delicious and had perfect portion size. I had the huevos estrellados con jamon, and my husband had the steak and eggs. The salsa verde with the steak and eggs was particularly spectacular. Our server was prompt and attentive, and played some upbeat Spanish music to set the vibe on a rainy Seattle day. Great location on the corner of Market and Shilshole. Would love to come back for happy hour as their tapas menu sounded delicious as well.

Ocho is the number of dishes that I want to try next time I come here, because we had cinco and and…read moreit just wasn't enough (I was actually full, but I just want to try 'em all). First of all, shout out to my guy Nate who was a tremendous server. Not only does he have a strong name, but he helped a brother out who had a fly in his beer. Good guy. We had an idea of all of the dishes that we wanted to try, but he was the shepherd that steered us towards the star of the show - the halloumi. The crispy cheese is a fantastic bite on its own, but the salad and peppers that accompany it add such a perfect balance to this plate. It's almost like eating a mozzarella stick, but just with better cheese. Let me tell you about the shrimp though. These lil puppies are bathing in a garlic butter sauce that is begging to be sipped on like a fine wine. The bread is an ideal vessel for soaking up that sauce and creating an open faced shrimpy sando. During our journey through these tapas, we discovered that the best part of the experience is trying to get a piece of everything from multiple plates to create the perfect bite. Since all of them are so well-balanced, you can mix and match whatever you want to make your wildest dreams come true. This made the dinner infinitely more fun than your average night out. The beans were just kinda mid though. You can skip 'em. Would recommend for solid food and a great time in Ballard!

Mediterranean food that is both unique and delicious. The dishes are full of fresh flavors,…read morewell-balanced spices, and high-quality ingredients. Every item we tried felt thoughtfully prepared, and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely come back to try more dishes.

People are gatekeeping this place well! Such a hidden gem! Walked in on Thursday dinner time and…read morewas packed. A little disorganized once you walked in with no server to tell you where to go or how to grab a seat but the food made up for that. The flatbread is warm and fresh. Roasted carrots are perfectly cooked and sweet. The octopus was O.M.G so much flavor and cooked to perfection. Steak is juicy and packed with flavors. Pork was amazing too. I think lemon alone was enough and no need for sauces. The meats are all packed with flavor and no sauces needed. 10/10 will be back!

Came here for a birthday get together, it's a perfect place to socialize and share small plates…read more they're open late, which is a plus. The staff are very friendly and enjoyable to chat with. For restaurant week there's a Matcha drink, which is fabulous. We were able to talk to the bartender who created the drink and I'm very impressed at how smooth it was. Food was delicious (plates are on the smaller side, but again great for sharing.) The bathroom was extensively decorated which was fun. Will be back!

We want to like Traveling Goat, but unfortunately out of the three times we've gone we've been…read moredisappointed twice. The first time we ordered buffalo wings and cocktails and had a great time. The wings were crispy and the drinks were tasty and strong. The second time we ordered gochujang wings, tacos, and drinks. The wings were covered in just straight gochujang which was a little disappointing. We would have preferred more of a sauce, with some soy sauce and/or honey to balance it out. The tacos were pretty good, but our main issue is that the bartender forgot about my boyfriend's drink. We figured it was just a one-time thing because there was only one guy taking orders, making drinks, bringing everything else, but unfortunately we had the same thing happen again. Once again, we ordered a couple drinks and the bartender forgot about my boyfriend's drink. The place was pretty busy, and once again it was one guy handling everything. I don't know what the problem is, if they need a better system of taking orders or if they need better staffing. Either way, this place has a lot of potential and it's unfortunate to see it wasted with bad service.

Delicious food, recommend the beats were delicious, octopus is so tender and the signature…read more iberico is a must. The Serrano ham was old not as good as iberico ham, would pass. Atmosphere was so fun upstairs. Recommend the counter experience. Service was friendly and fast. Can't wait to come back again

The service was excellent and the vibes were really good too. I loved the selection of Spanish…read morewines and beers too. The food was good, but we experienced the struggle that we often do with US Spanish restaurants. Basically it's just very pricey for portions and also this tendency to try to do something to the food to "elevate" it in a way. Which is cool if you wanna do Spanish fusion but most tapas are fundamentally bar food in Spain, not fancy haute cuisine. So while the food was tasty, it wasn't quite authentic to the idea of bar tapas. That said, I'd definitely come back for the cold tapas - the ham and the cheese platter was impeccable, the drinks were also peak.

It's a gorgeous Seattle day and I was looking for a place to ride my bike to. Yelp said this one…read morehad bike parking so we decided to check it out. First off, it does not have bike parking. That was a little awkward (but obviously not the restaurant's fault, just an FYI). It does have giant windows, lovely staff, and $2 off plates for happy hour. I really enjoyed the lamb and the mai tai, and definitely order those again.

Upon trying this out this place on a date night, I was immediately sold!…read more First off five stars to Sarah, our waitress and faithful help for the night! She was charming and really pleasant. In addition to that, we were told Francisco was our chef. Truly incredible, it's rare to go somewhere that has every.single.dish. Hit the mark! Highly recommending the cocktails and the hongos (the mushrooms) Spot was also clean! Tidy and kept! Very charming. Not very big. Perfect intimate setting