Restaurants in Issaquah & Sammamish, WA
29 restaurants · 1 coming soon
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Amarone Ristorante & Bar
Modern, neighborhood-focused Italian fine dining in the Issaquah Highlands, known for stellar pasta, excellent happy hour, and the beloved Tuesday for Two prix-fixe dinner.
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August Moon Chinese Restaurant
The undisputed premier traditional Chinese restaurant on the Sammamish plateau. A family-run legacy establishment celebrated for massive portions and mastery of classic, comforting dishes.
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Big Fish Sushi
High-quality, beautifully presented Japanese fare serving the Sammamish plateau, with creative rolls, fresh nigiri, and excellent lunch specials.
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Coho Cafe
A fundamental pillar of PNW cuisine near the shores of Lake Sammamish, with an expansive, versatile menu that transitions seamlessly from robust hiker's breakfasts to sophisticated Dungeness crab towers.
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Diyar Persian Restaurant
A premium purveyor of Persian cuisine in the Klahanie neighborhood, known for meticulous, high-quality meat preparations and the best saffron rice in the region.
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Dough Zone Dumpling House
Elite soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) brought directly to Issaquah by the renowned regional chain — no commute to Bellevue or Seattle required.
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Due' Cucina
Top-tier Italian dining focused on artisanal execution, offering the finest pasta dishes with authentic flavor profiles and highly fresh regional ingredients.
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Gaslamp Bar & Grill
Urban sophistication meets creative American cuisine, with craft cocktails, a weekend brunch program, and dishes made with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
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Jak's Grill
A true neighborhood institution for over two decades, serving premium locally sourced Nebraska beef with meticulous attention to detail in a warm, unpretentious setting.
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Jobo's Pizza Pub
Family-friendly pizza pub with unique flavor profiles, pesto herb sauce innovations, and aggressive promotions including BOGO 50% off Tuesdays.
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Khao San Thai Cuisine
Widely considered by local culinary forums to be the absolute best in the area for traditional, uncompromising Thai flavors.
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L'Experience Paris
An absolute revelation in European authenticity — a comprehensive French concept store and bistro serving handmade viennoiseries, imported Parisian brands, and curated French terroir wines.
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Levitate Gastropub
Innovative, scratch-made pub fare on Front Street with a vibrant atmosphere, gourmet burgers, steak frites, and creative cocktails in the heart of historic downtown Issaquah.
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Macky's Dim Sum
Bustling, lively dim sum experience highly reminiscent of traditional Hong Kong establishments, with efficient service, BBQ pork buns, and delicate steamed dumplings.
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Menya Musashi Tsukemen & Ramen
Globally recognized, elite ramen pedigree brought directly to the Eastside, specializing in Tsukemen — cold thick noodles dipped into concentrated, intensely flavored hot broth.
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Montalcino Ristorante Italiano
The zenith of romantic, traditional Italian fine dining in the region. Universally acclaimed for special occasions, with an intimate candlelit ambiance and an uncompromising commitment to authentic Italian ingredients.
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Orenji Sushi & Noodles
An absolute gem serving Japanese soul food — creative sushi, exhaustive ramen, udon, and teriyaki — with the philosophy of letting diners eat with their eyes first.
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Papaya Viet Restaurant
A sleek, contemporary Vietnamese restaurant highlighting the fusion of healthy, fresh ingredients with vibrant flavors — loaded banh mi, luxurious crab fried rice, and complex stir-fry noodles.
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Paseo
A legendary Seattle institution brought to Issaquah — previously ranked #2 sandwich in America by the Food Network, serving massive, intensely flavorful Caribbean artisan dishes on toasted baguettes.
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Pine Lake Alehouse
A crucial, highly patronized community gathering space on the Sammamish plateau, known for massive portions, solid value, an extensive menu, and popular weekend breakfast service.
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RaajGharana Indian Restaurant
An immersive royal dining experience replicating the timeless traditions of India's royal kitchens through a modern fine-dining lens, with opulent Maharajah-inspired decor and complex, multihued dishes.
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Sammamish Cafe & Spirits
The plateau's reigning champion for classic, hearty American diner fare — serving breakfast all day, slow-roasted pot roast, Snake River Kobe burgers, and craft cocktails in a cozy community hub.
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Sip Thai Zooom
Beautifully presented, detail-oriented Thai dishes with robust gluten-free and vegetarian accommodations on Front Street in downtown Issaquah.
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Sunset Alehouse
A neighborhood bar that effectively disguises a top-tier kitchen behind a casual exterior, with surprisingly gourmet food and a recently revamped brunch menu.
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Tanoor
Authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine cooked in a traditional tanoor oven, with an open-kitchen design and completely Halal menu featuring succulent grilled meats and vibrant vegetarian options.
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Thai Trio
Commanding a fiercely loyal following on the Sammamish plateau, balancing classic Thai expectations with unique, highly specialized regional dishes like authentic Thai Boat Noodle Soup.
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The Black Duck Cask & Bottle
The city's premier gastropub, marrying an extensively curated beverage program with the culinary ambition of a fine-dining kitchen. Known for remarkable duck confit and a nightly rotating cask offering.
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WildFin American Grill
Deeply celebrated for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and local sourcing, offering expertly grilled salmon, fresh seasonal catches, and locally farmed steaks.
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Xochi
The most universally beloved and fiercely protected culinary secret in Issaquah — a food truck serving the best authentic Mexican tacos on the entire Eastside, with legendary chicharron tacos.
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The Flat Iron Grill
An upscale steakhouse blending the rustic, historical charm of Gilman Village with a modern steakhouse menu. A testament to continued economic confidence in Issaquah as a premier dining destination.