Water Grill Bellevue is a seafood restaurant at Lincoln Square North in downtown Bellevue, and diners come for its raw bar and a menu that changes daily based on the catch (Water Grill). The Los Angeles-born brand has been around since 1989 and also runs restaurants in Santa Monica, San Diego, South Coast Plaza, Las Vegas and Denver (Water Grill).
The raw bar is the main draw. Expect oysters from several regions, crab, lobster and chilled shellfish, many of them arranged on towering iced platters. The daily-printed menu lists fish by origin and season, so the offerings shift throughout the year. The dining room is polished and upscale, which makes it a frequent pick for anniversaries, business dinners and date nights. On OpenTable, where it has more than 1,100 reviews, guests often praise its attentive service and broad menu.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Book ahead through OpenTable for Friday and Saturday evenings, especially during the holiday shopping season when downtown Bellevue gets crowded. Weeknight and early dinner seatings are quieter. Before you go, check the online menu to see that day’s specials. For a lighter meal, a dozen oysters and a glass of wine at the bar works well. Lincoln Square has garage parking, Bellevue Square sits directly across Bellevue Way, and the Bellevue Downtown light rail station is within walking distance.
