John Howie Steak - Bellevue (WA)

4 /5 Lopa: We visited John Howie Steak in Bellevue to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and overall it was a lovely experience. The ambience, service, and overall vibe were excellent. Our server was attentive and professional throughout the evening. The appetizers were delicious. I especially enjoyed the prawn cocktail and the deviled eggs—both were flavorful and well prepared. I ordered a gin and tonic, which initially came out very strong, but the staff promptly replaced it with a milder one without any hesitation, which I truly appreciated. The only downside of our evening was the main course. I ordered the Jidori chicken, and unfortunately, it was overcooked and heavily drenched in butter, to the point where the butter completely overpowered all other flavors. The chicken was placed on a cutlet that seemed burnt, leaving a bitter aftertaste, which made the dish quite disappointing. Everything else was wonderful, but because of the main course, I’m giving this place 4 stars instead of 5.

5 /5 Carl Lunak: Amazing selection of excellent steaks. We especially enjoyed the small portions of wagu from America, Australia, and Japan which allowed us to try them side by side and experience the delicious differences. Everyone in our party commented on the outstanding food, and experience.

5 /5 Angela Genzale: The atmosphere, the food, the service- all top notch!!! We started with ‘8 days in the desert’ wine- if you like a full bodied red wine this is the one to get. It paired perfectly with our filet mignon. We chose the medium rare “plus” - a bit of pink but not too rare. We enjoyed trying out the different salts that only enhanced the flavors. The meat was expertly cooked and our sides of asparagus and wild mushrooms was a feast for the taste buds! Even the complimentary shrimp appetizer was delicious. Worth every penny. Will definitely go back again!

5 /5 Dior Ella: Pretty sure I did a review already. First time left a lasting, pleasant impression. Next few times w/ or w/o guests was just ordinary. This last one, though. We knew it wasn’t going to be packed but surprisingly it was and glad we made reservations +/- 20 minutes into it. Checked-in. Was told to wait, we were +/- 5 minutes early. Told to wait at the bar. Now, we usually would oblige but this whole wait at our bar feels so cliché. Cute, but not when I’m on a mission for a quick bite before takeoff. I came for a table, not a tequila prelude. Fast fwd to being ushered to our table. Now this is how you do a glow-up in guest service! The entire dining room experience felt orchestrated. Every staff: host, server and smile perfectly in tune like a well-rehearsed symphony. Not a single note rushed, just smooth, elevated hospitality all around. Food and service here were a science. We were updated and informed in a timely manner. As soon as our table side service was ready, it was a science. Precision, timing and grace under pressure. We were on a tight schedule but they handled it like a well-oiled lab experiment: table-side service perfectly executed, meal served hot, rest boxed and bagged before we could even glance at the clock. No fluff, no fuss, just flawless choreography from first bite to final bill. Now that’s efficiency served with elegance.

3 /5 Moon Views: Saturday night dinner for two. Greeting was good but as we sat down I expected to be given not only a menu but a drink menu as well. I had to ask for it. The only thing that was amazing was the food. We ordered the House Baked Bread,the Filet Mignon Combination, Adams. Twice Baked Potatoes and Lobster Mashed Potatoes which were delicious. The creme brulee was just average. Three alcoholic drinks. With the 20% service charge already added on came to about $463.