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allister dining room & bar - Allister, Mercer Island, WA

Allister

4.4
4.4
137 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
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!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 552-0224
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Childs
  • Catering
    Let our team at allister cater your next special event! Whether you are looking to provide food for a small family gathering or hosting a large party, allister can create a menu that fits your needs. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next group dining or special event! Our space can accommodate a range of party sizes, from groups in our Private Dining Room, to full buy-outs of our Outdoor Dining Patio or Full restaurant and cocktail bar space. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Neighbourhood
    Mercer Island
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Seattle

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Allister on Mercer Island offers a stylish dining experience with "beautiful decor" and an inviting atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "amazing food" and "attentive service", although some mention "small portions" and occasional slow service. The outdoor patio is a highlight, while the varied menu and "delicious cocktails" make it a great choice for any occasion.

137 Reviews
  1. Meke

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome lunch at the beautiful bar today! Excellent grilled chicken Caesar and the burgers and fries were delicious as usual! Paired with a French burgundy! Delightful!

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  2. jay

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Allister is an excellent restaurant. It's a welcome addition to the Mercer Island dining scene. Today was my 3rd visit. I put a note that it was my mother's birthday and the staff - at least 4 people made an effort to wish my 87 year old mom a happy birthday and she was delighted. Our meal was excellent! PS - try the steak frites for lunch!

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  3. Ginny

    VIP

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening. Our first time in with the new menu. My personal fav was the butternut squash gnocchi. Our server Madison was spot on with her service. We will be back soon!

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  4. John

    VIP

    Seattle

    114 reviews

    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Dinner was delicious and our server was excellent! I tried the venison and enjoyed it thoroughly.

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  5. Ann

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was pleased with my soup/sandwich/salad lunch today. All three were delicious. I am still trying to adjust to restaurant prices post covid and post inflation. In the context of these changes, the price seemed reasonable. Service was GREAT. I LOVE that they offer seltzer water as an option to still water. I confess that I cannot hear well any restaurant, so I struggled to hear there as well. I would love to find a restaurant that understood the pleasure of quiet dining and would install fabric baffles from the ceiling or carpet to mitigate all the deafening impact of hard surfaces. If I do go out again though, I would consider coming back here.

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  6. David

    VIP

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    came to claim a reservation. we were shown to a table by the open door; we rejected it snd pointed at a vacant table farther away. host told us it was reserved. we pointed out we had a reservation. we were forced to stand at the open door until she had sat other patrons and conferred with the manager; she then gave us the table. the main courses arrived as we were eating our appetizers and the busser did not help rearranging the table. after all that, the food was meh and the price was too high for that quality.
    AllisterResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Sir. I realize that it can be frustrating to make a reservation and not be satisfied with the table assigned but my team did their best to accommodate you and your guest. You indicated your desire to sit at a larger table on the corner, which was reserved for a party of 3 who had recently lost their Father and requested that specific corner table for privacy. The Hostess worked with the manager to contact that party and have them arrive after your meal. We apologize for having you wait while that took place but we did our best to provide the best service to you and our other guests on a very busy Saturday night. I apologize that your experience with us fell short. Happy Holidays, Sara McAllister (GM/Owner)

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  7. jJudy

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The BLT sandwich with salad greens and French onion soup was perfect on a wintry day. We were celebrating a big birthday and didn’t feel rushed by our lovely server whose name begins with G..thank you!
    AllisterResponded on December 13, 2024
    Wonderful to hear that you have a 5-star experience, Judy! I will let our team and Golbon know that you had a lovely experience. We look forward to serving you again soon! Regards, Sara McAllister (GM/Owner)

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  8. Barbara

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service! Will definitely come again!!

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  9. munir

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Our dinner experience was awful. How can you go wrong with Burgers ? Yet , it did . Expensive to boot ! Very disappointing !
    AllisterResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Munir. I know that the Carbonara wasn't to your liking since you requested it be made without pancetta and the dish doesn't come together without that key ingredient. I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the burgers either but hopefully the rest of your meal was enjoyable and the burgers tasted better the next day as you took them home. We enjoyed meeting your puppy and hope to be able to make it up to you next time! Regards, Sara McAllister (GM/Owner)

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  10. marisol

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservations were for brunch. Mimosas were small but good. Server was excellent. Favorite place on Mercer Island to take friends and family!
    AllisterResponded on December 12, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, Marisol! We appreciate the 5-star review and look forward to serving you again very soon! Regards, Sara McAllister (GM/Owner)

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FAQs

Allister offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 552-0224.

Allister is rated 4.4 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Allister

7650 SE 27th St., Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Mercer Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joel Childs
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (206) 552-0224
  • Catering
    Let our team at allister cater your next special event! Whether you are looking to provide food for a small family gathering or hosting a large party, allister can create a menu that fits your needs. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your next group dining or special event! Our space can accommodate a range of party sizes, from groups in our Private Dining Room, to full buy-outs of our Outdoor Dining Patio or Full restaurant and cocktail bar space. Please visit our website for more information.
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