1st time coming to this restaurant, and I have to say it is one of the best pizza restaurants I've…read morebeen to. The staff is incredibly kind and Mauricio one of the chefs makes a killer pizza!! I definitely recommend this place to anyone passing by. If you don't think you are wanting pizza just wait till you get a smell of this place. It will make you turn your car around. It has great outdoor seating with cute fairy lights, great environment for date night and also family get togethers!

everyone was so welcoming it felt like eating at home. the food was amazing and i loved the salad…read more the ambiance was great. the whole energy of this place is exceptional.

I really dig this place - been a handful of times, both the NA and boozy cocktails are well done…read more Bar staff is knowledgable with a very well equipped bar - on a recent visit my wife didn't see anything that caught her mood and they happily made something else for her. Food has always been good, from apps to mains. I don't think I've had a burger here, yet...most recently I had the fried chicken, which had been well marinated and cooked - juicy, flavorful, plentiful. Vibe is always chill, here. Now that the weather's warming up, outdoor seating is available. I usually make a reservation, but my sense is for a couple one could almost always walk in without a rez and get seated quickly. One of my favorite east-side places...if it was a little closer to me I'd be there all the time!

Had a work dinner here a few nights ago and had a good time. The place has all sorts of different…read moreseating whether it's at the bar or a big group. I wasn't feeling like a big entree but I put together a fun little meal out of their falafel bites and tomato soup- both were really good. I appreciated that the service folks made sure I got some extra toasted bread with my soup. A coworker got the buttermilk fried chicken and it was an impressive serving. Also loved the extensive selection of whiskey, cocktails, and non alcoholic cocktails. Non alcoholic options really allow anyone to relax with a drink. But not me I had woodinville rye whiskey because it's a local fav. OH! They sell hotdogs here and that's awesome cause it's hard to find a good hotdog place- and these hotdogs are made of freakin waygu beef.

Came here for dinner the other night and absolutely loved it…read more Pros: + Extremely friendly with dietary restrictions + Pure vegetarian only restuarant + Staff is super super friendly + Delicious cocktails + Large variety of mocktails as well + Gorgeous interior + Reasonable street side parking All in all, absolutely love this place and will be back soon IG: AndTheNextAdventureBegins

Chay Concept: Vietnamese Cuisine Reimagined…read more Chay Concept is a revelation. This is high-end Vietnamese, but not what you're expecting. If you're craving pho, look elsewhere--this is high-concept cuisine with flawless execution. The kind of place that challenges what you think Vietnamese food can be. Here's what makes it remarkable: it's entirely vegetarian with vegan options available. And somehow, that constraint becomes the canvas for extraordinary creativity. Both the food and drinks showcase genuine artistry--calling it a masterpiece isn't hyperbole. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or neither, this place deserves your attention. The inventiveness and technical skill on display transcend dietary categories. They've earned a customer for life. I'd suggest everyone experience what they're doing here at least once. You won't forget it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We took my Mom to DERU Market on the Saturday before Mother's Day and it was a big hit. There was a…read morewait but the staff gave us a realistic estimate of the wait and they take your number and text you when your table is ready. They have both great outdoor seating and inviting indoor dining as well. I started with a nice London Fog made with Earl Gray from Smith Teamaker. It comes in one size - large. My Mom got the Eggs Benedict with fresh dill which she enjoyed even though there was a slight hiccup. The English muffin under the eggs was over toasted and was very difficult to cut with a knife. But the staff was very gracious and remade the whole thing in no time. I got the roast chicken with goat cheese sandwich and my wife got the smoked turkey sandwich. Both come on bread they bake themselves. The fresh greens on both really elevated the sandwiches. DERU also has an excellent bakery case. We ordered a slice of the Coconut cake. It was a generous slice and delicious. If you don't have time to dine can walk up and order pastries to go. Will definitely be back again!

Anytime I'm drinking vinho verde, the chances of a 5 star review go up, up, up. Thankfully, my Yelp…read morefriends didn't steer me wrong on this one. We started with the fresh garden salad with pepitas. greens, herby dressing and pickled carrots at Deru, then dove into two wood fired, blistered pizzas, the mushroom and the pepperoni. Add a bottle of vinho verde and who could complain? The ordering process was a little confusing at first, but the second visit should be easier. Pro tip: don't stand in the long line unless you're ordering to-go. Find a table, scan the QR code, and order. Fun atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, and genuinely good food. My main complaint? One bathroom. Rough. The long car line cueing outside is a good sign. Apparently 1,500 loyal customers waited last year for a Thanksgiving meal to take home. After eating here, I get it.

I've been to Araya's a few times, so they were due up for a review…read more I came for lunch and was impressed yet again. I was in the mood for soup so I tried something new to me. I had the tom yum soup - 4 stars Not too spicy, they weigh she commented on the four stars made me think I'd regret it but I'm glad I went with four stars for spice and perhaps next time I'd even go to five star spicy. ($17) Old town Bellevue off Main has street parking and a parking garage. However, the area is very popular so parking can be challenging. Service was fantastic. When we came in, they acknowledged it was cold out and had one side of the restaurant that was warmer & offered any table to sit at.

Came here for a team lunch since I have a lot of vegetarian coworkers, and they picked this spot…read more As a non-vegetarian, I was pleasantly surprised--I still felt really satisfied with the food thanks to their tofu and plant-based meat options. I ordered the mango mocktail and the banana curry, and both were delicious. The curry especially stood out. Rice isn't included by default, but there are plenty of carb options--you can add noodles on the side if you're not in the mood for rice. Portions are very generous, so come hungry. One slightly odd thing: they had space heaters running indoors. The overall temperature was comfortable, but the person sitting right in front of one was definitely feeling the heat. Service was very attentive and friendly, though not the fastest--dishes didn't all come out at once. It looked like there were only one or two people in the kitchen, so it's understandable. Overall, if you're vegan/vegetarian--or dining with a group that has dietary restrictions--and you're in Bellevue, this place is worth checking out.

We visited on a Monday for dinner and had a great experience. We ordered the Tofu Curry Bento,…read moreVegan Poppers, and the Death by Crunch roll -- everything was amazing. The tempura was perfectly crispy and delicious, and the vegan karaage in the bento was especially tasty. I'll definitely be coming back to try the karaage as a full plate next time. The space is small with only about six tables, but we were able to get one easily on a Monday evening. For vegans, this place is truly heaven -- so many flavorful and satisfying options. Highly recommend!

My husband had a craving for Sushi so we decided to try something different. We saw this on Google…read moreand decided to try it. The reviews were good and the pictures looked pretty good too. For an appetizer, we got the special which was a four piece crispy rice appetizer. It was pretty good. My husband and son liked them both but one was a little too spicy for me and the other I thought needed a little something more. But overall pretty good. I ordered the Chirashi bowl. The tako (octopus), seared tuna, sake (salmon), hamachi (yellowtail), maguro (tuna), tamago (egg), ikura (salmon roe), ebi (shrimp), hotate (scallop), and superwhite tuna in the chirashi were sliced nice and thick. Some places cut them thin but here the size was perfect. Not too big, not to small. Just right. My husband got the ultimate Bento and my son ordered the Tuna Bento. They both got sushi, tempura and salad in their bento. The tempura was super crispy and the perfect amount of thickness of the batter. My husband and son loved the tempura. Their sushi was really good and the cut of the fish was just the right thickness. This is a family business and the girls serving us we're really nice and checked on us often. I like supporting small family businesses so I definitely will be coming back and recommending this to my friends!

We visited on a Friday evening, for dinner, with a party of four and it was a very nice experience…read more We had a reservation and were seated right away, the place was almost full. The waiter came by and took orders. We started with the Spicy Shrimp Tower, a Caesar Salad, and a Sage Salad. We then went with Filet Mignon, Wild Salmon, Wife's Favorite Pasta, and Pork Saltimbocca. All the food was well prepared, presented and excellent. We ended with ice cream and cheesecake, which were very tasty. The service was great, the waiter was prompt, friendly, and professional. Overall, an excellent spot for fine Italian dining.

Lovely dinner. The restaurant has an older charm, dim lighting that gives a cozy romantic feel…read more,makes you want to get a bottle of red. The servers and waitstaff were all very friendly and polite. We ordered the butternut squash ravioli- absolutely delicious. The Salmon- wow lots of flavor, everything was seasoned perfectly. Lastly we got the cheesecake and the espresso crème brûlée - they were sooo good and made in-house! If you are looking for Italian - check them out ! Sages checks all the boxes.

First time in this place. I must have passed this restaurant so many times but did not realize how…read moremuch I have neglected this place. Dumpling the Noodle is so good! Food is so tasty! Big servings, very flavorful! Other dumpling places should check this place out. The only thing we do not enjoy is our drink, lychee and passion fruit juice. It just tastes like sugared juice straight from the can. By the way, they will be part of the Seattle Restaurant week so it's a good chance to try them out. We enjoyed every dish we ordered: Peking duck, xiao long bao, beef roll, and green beans. Service is great. Richard was very good, and recommended dishes we should order It's a pretty place. Nicely decorated. Just a note about parking, it's kinda difficult to park near the restaurant.

Went for the Seattle restaurant week menu. The food is just okay, i think at least in regards to…read morethe dumplings the dough are thicker than the usual. I did like their chicken but that's not really the main food here. They have some other flavors dumplings though like bulgogi. The service is pretty good though at least. The location only has street parking so take that into account.