Bis On Main
(425) 455-2033
10213 Main St
Bellevue,
WA
98004
47.61
-122.2039
Neighborhood: West Bellevue
What People Are Saying About Bis On Main
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The Scene
With simple taupe walls, white linens and an incredibly long wine list, this cozy spot with a view of Old Main attracts a quiet, sophisticated crowd. It's an everyday eatery for those who live the good life; diners younger than 30 are rare. The attentive servers have an excellent eye for detail.
The Food
With high-quality ingredients and simple preparations, nearly everything here is good, but several dishes edge into exceptional. Ahi tuna, with a thin, barely seared peppered crust and fuchsia center, nearly melts in the mouth. Salads sparkle with mint and parsley, and tender steaks arrive in a flavorful demi-glace studded with caramelized shallots.
User Reviews
fujioka
December 19, 2008
This is a truly great restaurant. It is a formal setting with a tremendous wine list. The portions are resonable and the service is very good. I have been to Bis on Main for both dinner and lunch. The quality and service remained the same, either time of day.
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Anonymous
November 25, 2008
This is a great place for the girls to meet for lunch, which we did. The food selection was very good and wine selection was excellent. The restaurant has a great atmosphere. I'd recommentd this restaurant for a lunch out with the girls.
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schweze
October 05, 2008
Up until last night, I didn't think anything in the area would compare to The Met for me--I'm a huge fan of high-end steakhouses (but not lame-ass pompous showoff places like el gaucho). However, last night the boys and I went out to Bis on Main and we all had great food. I had the duck, which was amazing. The boys had the cassoulette and the jirk prawns(mis-spelled on purpose since City Search didn't like the word), which were both extremely good, but it was agreed that I definitely had the winning dish. I've had some great meals at many of the restaurants in Seattle and other places, as well as some great home-cooked meals in our dinner club, but I can honestly say that this is probably the best meal I have ever had. The duck was prepared perfectly (which is not often experienced anywhere) and the root-vegetable hash it was paired with was incredible. We had a bottle of Syrah (very reasonably priced compared to the same wine at Seattle restaurants) and a few cocktails, all of which were excellent. I'm not ready to call this the best restaurant in the area yet, but this was the best single meal I've had anywhere around here. Appetizers included the Salmon Gravlax and the Ricotta & Spinach Gnocchi. The Gnocchi was okay, but the salmon was off-the-hook amazing. I'm not one to dole out words like excellent and amazing unless they are warranted, and Bis definitely warrants them. Desserts were good, not great. Pecan pie was good, and the chocolate souffle was better, but these weren't up there in the amazing range.... Atmosphere: Classy and relaxed... Service: Knowledgable, attentitve, but not in-your-face... Food: Very good to Amazing... Bread: Average... Wine: Excellent selection at good prices... Cocktails: excellent... Desserts: good... Stay away from this place, so I can go back and enjoy it more.
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The Extras:
Three times a year, the restaurant hold a six-course meal paired with seven wines. A winemaker or winery representative typically hosts the event.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Notable Wine List
