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John Howie Steak Restaurant Review

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11111 NE 8th St., Ste. 125 (112 Ave. NE) Send to Phone
BellevueWA 98004
425-440-0880 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Upscale steakhouse with a sophisticated atmosphere. John Howie Steak Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Seattle Steakhouse Restaurants | Top 10 Seattle Burgers Restaurants | Top 10 Seattle Wine List Restaurants |

Cuisine

Open

Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightly

Features

  • Full bar
  • Reservations suggested
  • Valet parking
  • Business casual

Wine

Great Wine List

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Dining room at John Howie Steak, Bellevue, WAWith its sophisticated contemporary décor and uptown vibe, John Howie Steak goes beyond traditional steakhouses and becomes a special occasion destination on the Eastside. The restaurant does for steak what John Howie’s Seastar did for seafood---it raises the bar by focusing on details and quality. The sexy lounge is popular at happy hour and the spacious dining room hosts power lunches. At night, the handsome dining room takes on a mellow glow, and private booths can ensure an intimate evening. The steaks include USDA Prime; buttery American Wagyu; and pricey ($130) Japanese Wagyu (aka Kobe beef). Can’t decide? Order the combo to compare. Mesquite creates a smoky flavor and light crust to keep in the juices. Or check out the bacon cheeseburger, prime rib, juicy chops, and a daily fresh sheet of seafood, such as Parmesan-crusted halibut. For sides, consider the creamed spinach or enormous, five-cheese stuffed potato. Bananas Foster and the lighter Meyer lemon pie are notable dessert options. Since beef is the star here, the wine program is heavy on reds (bottles range from $19-$2,100), and there are 60 by-the-glass choices. Service is attentive and gracious.

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by sbenzel on 10/25/2010
 
I was really looking forward to my dining experience after reading some reviews about John Howie Steak. However, I'm afraid I was left let down. My husband and I were on a date night (which we don't get often), so we were looking forward to a relaxing night of amazing steak and wine. The ambiance wasn't great - we were seated in what looked like the entry hallway even though we made reservations well in advance. Once there, the wait staff was overly attentive to the point where they tried to take my appetizer plate away three different times before I was finished. When my steak arrived, the plate appeal was boring....just a filet on a huge white plate. We literally finished our dining experience in less than 60 minutes.
 
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