In celebration of Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar’s upcoming 21st birthday, the restaurant is launching an online photo contest that will award a $2,100 Seastar gift card as the grand prize! Beginning February 15th, guests can participate by posting a photo of their dessert when dining at Seastar Restaurant. Each dessert from […]
Seattle Restaurant Week will be taking place from October 23rd through November 5th. Restaurants will be featuring curated menus for $20, $35, $50, and $65. The bi-annual prix fixe dining promotion gives diners a chance to support the culinary community and try different restaurants in the area. For restaurants that […]
Six restaurants located in Downtown Bellevue recently received national recognition for Wine Spectator’s annual awards. Wine Spectator is an American lifestyle magazine, focusing on wine and wine culture. Candidates go through a rigorous process in order to be a part of this nationally recognized program. Having this accolade highlights the […]
Last March, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades as the Pacific Northwest’s premier destination for seafood and the fine dining anchor of downtown Bellevue. Seastar’s anniversary also commemorated another milestone for Chef John Howie: 20 years of generously supporting hundreds of local philanthropic organizations. […]
Seattle Restaurant Week begins this Sunday, April 3rd. The bi-annual prix fixe dining event will be offered through April 16th. During Restaurant Week, specific restaurants charge $20 for lunch, which includes two courses, and $35 for dinner, which includes three courses. Downtown Bellevue restaurants that are participating in the […]
Since the beginning of the pandemic, it has long been noted that hospitality workers are leaving for various reasons. According to the Economist, the industry is losing employees due to fear of infection, better opportunities elsewhere, and psychological burnout. On January 4th, 2022, the Bureau of Labour Statistics reported that […]
Since opening in March 2002, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar has become well known as the Pacific Northwest’s premier destination for seafood and the fine dining pioneer of downtown Bellevue. Recognized both nationally and locally with prestigious awards, Seastar has endured because it is relentless about continuous culinary innovation and […]
Catering Steak Entree, Photo Credit: John Howie Steak The city’s best private dining rooms book up quickly this time of year so if you plan to hold a holiday party, special celebration or corporate meeting at a restaurant or need off-site catering for a private event, start planning now. Whatever […]
Last summer, Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar and John Howie Steak introduced new prix-fixe dinner menus that became instantly popular with guests. This week, both restaurants refreshed and expanded these three-course offerings, which include a starter, entrée and dessert, to include signature classics and seasonal favorites. The Welcome Back menus, […]
This past March, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar quietly marked its 19th anniversary. Now, as life returns to normal following a most unusual year, Seastar is ready to begin celebrating its upcoming 20th anniversary with fanfare and excitement. For two decades, Seastar has been well known as the Pacific Northwest’s […]
