Bellevue Square

1086 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Michelle B. writes: God spoke to me at Bellevue Square.

Helen and I* were sitting there minding our own business eating a Cinnabon while strictly adhering to the "no fork" rule and enforcing the  "equa-distance between us" rule when out of nowhere these two petite…

Pasta Ya Gotcha

11100 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Julia Z. writes: I had the Texas Tijuana Penne and it was really good, a great change from Subway (again!) The ground chicken and fresh vegetables mean that it was actually basically healthy, and at $5.75, it's affordable. Best of all, you can use a Pasta Ya Gotcha…

Yama at the Galleria

550 106th Ave NE Suite 300
Bellevue Galleria Third Floor
Bellevue, WA 98004

Nina N. writes: A place I used to go every time i left the gym but since I have been on my "try new restaurants" kick, it has been quite hard to come to my favorite sushi place.

The ambiance is amazing it kind of reminds me of tao night club in vegas and the sushi…

Merry Go Round

1014 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Julia Z. writes: Note: I updated this business' hours and location, so it should map correctly now; they moved about a year ago when that whole block of NE 8th Street got bought out so they could build yet another giant skyscraper development.

The staff here knows…

Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art

1116 108th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Stephanie P. writes: Okay, I admit it - I went to the Doll Art Museum expecting, nay, hoping, to be massively creeped out.  I was trying to come up with an activity that would entertain me, my friend, and her 9-year-old daughter, which is harder than it sounds, but I…

California Pizza Kitchen

595 106th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

John R. writes: Like, OMG, and stuff. I was totally getting into the new Mika CD and I totally think I'd like a bitchin' slice of BBQ chicken and stufffff? I totally totally totally loooooooooove the Chicken Piccata and oh did I tell you about Marsha and Bill...oh…

McCormick & Schmicks

700 Bellevue Way NE
#115
Bellevue, WA 98004

Rebecca L. writes: Dear Mac & Schmack,

It is quite evident that the partnership between the two of you have caused such wonderful creations in food.  Although, i must admit, the food that I have had at your establishment were a little... bland in the past, your happy…

Simply Saigon Restaurant

10705 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sarah C. writes: This is a great spot for lunch. The only thing I've tried that i didn't like were the Vegitarian Egg Rolls.

I usually get the Chicken Pho (P4) or one of the Chicken & noodle dishes. The curry is also nice.

UPDATE: This place is now OUT OF BUSINESS.

Byblos Deli

14220 NE 20th St
Ste B
Bellevue, WA 98007

Benjamin J. writes: Those looking for Mediterranean food in the downtown Bellevue area are likely to go one block up Bellevue Way to the excellent Meditteranean Kitchen and overlook Byblos Deli.  Doing so would be a major error.

Byblos is a very different place from the…

Gilbert's Main Street Bagel Deli

10024 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Julia Z. writes: UPDATE 02/23/08 Gilbert's seriously pissed me off today and I'm taking a star from my rating. I went in this morning with a pregnant-lady craving for an onion bagel toasted with bacon and cheddar cheese on it. So at the counter, this is what I ask…

Pogacha Restaurant

119 106th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Eva K. writes: Oh they did so well...up until the last second...

After about the 3rd flat bread, I realized that I could have them pipping hot out of the oven. Spread butter on it ... ooh ooh good.

I ordered the salad with artichoke and goat cheese. It came and I…

Nordstrom's Marketplace Cafe

100 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Karen R. writes: this place is not as insanely crowded as the downtown location during lunch time.  they are very tolerant and helpful with mothers with strollers here so that's a big plus for moms.  

i always go for the same thing 'coz it's delicious!  the salmon…

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

900 Bellevue Way NE Ste 1
Bellevue, WA 98004

melonbar .. writes: The Hyatt Regency in Bellevue has such a striking lobby that I had high hopes as I checked in and made my way to my room.  There is an Asian feel to the decor throughout the hotel.  The Wintergarden is surrounded by lush bamboo and there is warm…

Gable/Martinson Piano Moving

Bellevue, WA 98004

Rebecca L. writes: it was like watching cirque du soleil move a piano...

these movers were awesome.  To get it into the house, the guys had to go up two flights of stairs.  It was sooo cool watching them work together as a unit and the total time it took them to move…

The Pet Stops Here

10129 Main St # 107A
Bellevue, WA 98004

Yana K. writes: My cocker was stinky, dirty, and did I mention stinky?  Seeing as how this is the only place in Bellevue that is reasonably priced AND close to my work, I wanted to give it a try.  And boy am I happy that I did.  They cut my dog exactly how I wanted.…

Salon Matarazzo

677 120th Ave NE
Suite 1A
Bellevue, WA 98005

kathryn p. writes: I started going here after reading lots of positive reviews on seattle.citysearch. And overall, I agree, it's an upscale establishment with highly trained and friendly staff. I get my haircut by Ron, the owner, and it's always excellent. No…

KidsQuest Chidren's Museum

4091 Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue, WA 98006

Don L. writes: Love taking my little ones here - Friday nights it is FREE to get in from 5-8PM! There's very little in-your-face selling, and lots of learning and experience gathering for the kids. I enjoy getting down with my son with the blocks over in the…

Pumphouse Restaurant the

11802 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98005

JC D. writes: My ex-lady used to work here just recently. You might have been served a nice cold heffy from her not too long ago. Nice petite blond with the ginormous boobies behind the bar, yup, that's her. Oh, yeah, she has a pretty smile, too-doesn't she?
She…

Sushi-Ten

2217 140th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005

Jim C. writes: I love Japanese cuisine, including sushi.  If you find yourself on the Eastside with a hankerin' for yummy food, great service, and a quiet, laid-back restaurant, Sushi-Ten should pop to the top of your list.

I was first taken here when I came out to…

Cash & Carry

2208 136th Pl NE
Bellevue, WA 98005

Steve M. writes: Cash & Carry is like a mini-sort-of-Costco.  

There are a few differences as you walk in.  First, the carts are flatbeds, which can be hard to push around.  Second, there isn't a membership center, many lines, or even all that many people.

The food…

Bellevue Vision Clinic

13401 Bel Red Rd Ste A4
Bellevue, WA 98005

cat b. writes: UPDATE (2/3/07):  
I hate to be a nutjob about this place, but I think I was right the first time.  I'm too embarrassed to bump it back up to five stars, so...four stars it is.

The key point:  Ask for Dr. Clayton.  He's a genuinely funny guy.…

Qfc-Quality Food Centers Pharmacies

3550 Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue, WA 98006

Julia Z. writes: I used to live in this neighborhood (well, nearby anyway) and my daughter still goes to school half a mile away so we're in here somewhat regularly.

It's clean, it's well-stocked, the people working there are helpful and friendly. The seafood guy is…

Rudy's Barber Shop

5 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

sarah l. writes: i am not a rudy's kind of girl. seriously. imagine me at an aveda shop and you get a better idea. but having now come off completely bourgeois and a snotty snot snot, i love karen-who is now at rudy's. hence, my love now for rudy's (as long as karen…

Build A Bear Workshop

144 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Thomas D. writes: I collet teddy bears. I draw bears as well.

Tap House Grill

550 106th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Nadja M. writes: So, I sit down at the bar see 'Coyote Ugly' with her raven hair and vicious curves modestly draped in a black apron, a man shirt and matching boy cut slacks.  

I'm thinking "This chick is way too hot to actually know anything about the wall of beer…

Pizzeria Guido & Wine Bar

15600 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004

Gavin N. writes: Came here last night for some dinner with the girlie. They ran out of Lasagna so we ordered the Cannelloni...which was tasty. We also made a request and got the Italian sausage pizza with mushrooms added to it. also delicious. So why did I drop my…

Nibbana Thai Cookery

527 108th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

John C. writes: So for some reason on a Sunday Night you wait in line for movie tickets at Lincoln Square....only to have the show sell out, take your happy ass around the corner to this little Thai joint.

Juicy Satay, Tasty Soups & Noodles...plenty of hot & spicy to…

Paper Source

700 Bellevue Wy NE, Ste 105
Bellevue, WA 98004

abigail l. writes: BLAWWWWW neeeem RAH lawwbbb GRAHHH  bahlaLAla

The paper peddled here makes me speak in tongues.

The handmade paper couture gown in the window sets the heart-jumping tone of this shop. Paper Source hocks beauty and inspiration in the form of…

LA Fitness

550 106th Ave NE # 201
Bellevue, WA 98004

mel r. writes: seriously, clean out the drains in the showers. I don't need to see Cousin Its 8inch long black pubes in a massive wad down by my feet.

other than that, still a good gym

Gilbert Michael L MD

12301 NE 10th Pl Ste 200
Bellevue, WA 98005

Julia Z. writes: Dr. Gilbert is the only eye doctor ever allowed to do anything to my eyes, until/unless he retires and sends me to someone of his choosing. I have a somewhat rare and debilitating eye disease called keratoconus, and in late 1998, was declared legally…

Taqueria Guadalajara

Hungry Bear Market / Union 76 Parking Lot
2421 148th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052

Jeff G. writes: Definately one of the best Taco Trucks around. They recently moved from their old gas station to this location in the parking lot of the Redmond VFW Post. (That's kind of cool actually - Tacos and patriotic Americans. I like it).

I'm actually on my…

From Russia With Love

15600 NE 8th St
Crossroads Shopping Center
Bellevue, WA 98008

Julia Z. writes: WOW!! What DON'T they have? If it's from Russia or Poland or many of the former republics of the Soviet Union, they are likely to have it -- if it's food, that is. From chocolate to bread, soup to nuts, piroshki to caviar, seriously, it's here.

Not…

Mayuri Indian Cuisine

15400 NE 20th St
Ste 6
Bellevue, WA 98007

marki v. writes: )))))))))))) Review Alert: Dinner review only ((((((((((((((((((

Mayuri is where I go when I crave my South Indian comfort food, which includes:  Crispy Dosas, Savoury Vadas, Steaming Idlis,  Hot sambar,
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Peking Chinese Restaurant

14150 NE 20th St Ste C
Bellevue, WA 98007

sarah l. writes: this is my neighborhood go to place. i love me my peking.  or, perhaps, in line with certain oriental steretypes, i should just say...me love peking loooong time.

okay, i kinda just barfed in my mouth a little for writing that, so sorry folks.

but…

Tuna House Japanese Cuisine

15015 Main St Ste 101
Bellevue, WA 98007

Helen H. writes: The first thing you notice as you walk into the restaurant is the special of the day.  It is carefully wrapped up in saran wrap and displayed in a bento box.  Special of the day often comprised of sushi rolls, udon, and some sort of deep fried…

Jones Barbecue Crossroads

15600 NE 8th St
Ste F13
Bellevue, WA 98008

Maria C. writes: The aroma that wafts from this place is a little surreal coming from a mall food court. I expect to see barbeque pits and plumes of smoke, but no, it just looks like a typical food court place. Don't let that fool you though. The barbeque is very…

Washington Ferret Lovers - WAFL

PO Box 243
Bellevue, WA 98009

Jennifer B. writes: WAFL's 3-fold mission:
1 - Have fun bringing ferret owners/enthusiasts together on a monthy basis

2 - Share helpful ferret information, ideas, resources, tips, etc.

3 - Provide a resourceful and supportive network for current and potential ferret…