Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mercer Island

44 restaurants available nearby

1. Allister

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mercer Island

Booked 23 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(2727)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bellevue

Booked 35 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(4181)

Price: Very Expensive

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

Booked 33 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(4056)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pioneer Square

Booked 44 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(1111)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 8 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(1115)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 19 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. OOLA Capitol Hill

4.9

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 10 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.

8. Osteria La Spiga

4.5

Awesome(1972)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Capitol Hill / First Hill

Booked 31 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.

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9. BluWater Bistro - Leschi

4.3

Awesome(1347)

Price: Moderate

• American • Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park

Booked 25 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.

10. STELLA.

4.1

Excellent(854)

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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Colby
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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Connie
Idaho •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always the food and service was outstanding. Lunch and dinner are both excellent choices
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Il Terrazzo CarminePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pioneer Square
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4.8
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Jennifer
Seattle / Eastern Washington •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our first time visiting Carmines. Food was delicious and service was amazing! Definitely would be back again.
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Carmine's - BellevuePrice: Expensive• Italian• Bellevue
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4.8
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Jennifervip
Atlanta Metro •31 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall, a great experience. Strange that the front door was left open the entire night on a very chilly evening. There was some of problem with the lock where (-according to the hostess) the door had to be fully open or closed and several patrons complained about it being open. The power went off at some point because of the bomb cyclone, but the team handled it very well. Would definitely return.
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AllisterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mercer Island
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4.4
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Tom
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We have an absolutely wonderful evening at That's Amore. The food was excellent, and our server was wonderful. The view out of the back window was breathtaking. From the bruschetta, to the salad, to the pasta, to the tiramisu, we were blown away by each course. I had included a note in our reservation that it was my partner's birthday, and each staff member we saw at the restaurant wished her a happy birthday and made sure she had a great exercise. We will definitely come back the next time we have a special occasion to celebrate.
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That's Amore - SeattlePrice: Expensive• Italian• Leschi / Madrona / Madison Park
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4.7

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. Allister

2. Carmine's - Bellevue

3. Terra Plata

4. Il Terrazzo Carmine

5. That's Amore - Seattle

6. Vendemmia

7. OOLA Capitol Hill

8. Osteria La Spiga

9. BluWater Bistro - Leschi

10. STELLA.

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