Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Bellevue

"The north shore of Lake Union is where you will find Westward. More than a restaurant, Westward even offers oyster shucking classes!. Menu options change daily to keep things fresh, but some offerings include Blue Prawn Crudo, Local Sockeye Salmon, Crispy Octopus Salad, and so much more."

"website | neighborhood: Wallingford | 2501 N Northlake Way | best for: oysters and views for days. Westward is another Renee Erickson seafood restaurant, but it wasn’t always. She added it to her restaurant portfolio after some drama with the original owner not paying his staff."

"Set on the northern shore of Lake Union—a body of water the size of Monaco—this rustic-chic, nautical-themed restaurant offers dazzling views of the Space Needle and downtown skyline. Its menu blends Mediterranean flavors with local bounty: Expect..."

"website | directions | neighborhoods: 4 locations in Ballard, Roosevelt, U-District, & SLU | best for: brunch with vegetarian options. Portage Bay is loud and often has a wait. You’d think that be enough to deter me, but rather they’ve ended up on my best brunch in Seattle list."

"Tamara Murphy made a name (and a James Beard Award) for herself at the former Brasa. Her current restaurant, open since 2012, has more of a neighborhood vibe, though the rooftop patio is a citywide destination. But Terra Plata also feels perfectly attuned to the chef’s personal passions—robust proteins and genuine connections with farmers."

"The name of Terra Plata is just right, since the masterminds behind Terra Plata describe it as an “earth to plate” concept restaurant. Its chef, Tamara Murphy, completely designs t..."

"Restaurants East Queen Anne. Master chef Rachel Yang helms a few spots in Seattle (Trove, Revel, Revelry) but Joule is her crowning achievement. The upscale yet casual Korean eatery focuses on different cuts and preparations of beef—each one more delicious than the next."

"At this Korean-influenced dining destination from chef Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, everything on the menu is prepared with flair — and the kalbi short ribs live up to the hype, helping Yang earn a James Beard Award nomination in 2020. There’s takeout via Toast, plus limited indoor and outdoor seating."

"Spicy rice cakes and short rib spring rolls are still intriguing when you eat them outside Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi's stylish dining room."

"Tucked away in Leschi on the shore of Lake Washington, Meet the Moon's moist, fluffy, house baked cinnamon roll topped with cream cheese icing is an extra sweet way to show mom you care. The restaurant is currently offering preorders of popular dishes and cocktails for takeout as well as cards, planters and other goodies in case you forgot to get mom a present. Rockcreek Seafood and Spirits"

"So Mi La Cay is technically a Vietnamese restaurant but their specialty is Chinese noodle soup. And for that reason, we think they deserve a spot on this list. Because trust us their entire menu is tasty but the noodle soup is particularly good."

"Set in the heart of Capitol Hill, Lark provides a unique ambiance, serving artisan-focused food in an atmosphere that’s relaxed but always attentive. Immense windows and lofty ceilings with reclaimed wooden beams and glowing pendant lights illuminate this restored warehouse on even the most inclement days in the notoriously overcast city. Chef John Sundstrom’s emphasis on local ingredients ensures that the menu – and not the quality of the cuisine – changes with the seasons."

"Lark offers the finest of the Pacific Northwest with a menu revolving around local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. This place, set in a charming space, is one to consider when you have a taste for foie gras, caviar, or rabbit ravioli. Don’t forget to explore Bitter/Raw, the accompanying shellfish bar."

"The Central Agency Building, a converted 1917 warehouse with 25-foot ceilings, is the setting for mouthwateringly delicious small plates to...Read More"

"Even featured on Japanese television, Beanfish is the country's only mobile purveyor of taiyaki, or delicious fish-shaped waffles. And they have something for everyone. Whether you opt for savory fillings like Korean kalbi beef or Japanese curry and ramen noodles, or decide on a sweeter bite with fillings like fruity pebbles or vanilla custard, these waffles are a street food staple in Seattle."

"Born in 1985, this longtime Central District favorite made a triumphant return to the Central District with great fanfare. The new outpost has a full menu featuring staples such as the much-coveted fried catfish, snapper, burgers, and chicken sandwiches. Diners should expect beer and wine offerings soon, as well as community events, including musical performances."

"WallingfordIn a compact brick storefront, baker Kara Burfeind builds fanciful creations out of a range of classic cake flavors like chocolate peanut butter and lemon cream. The SweetSide has a stable of go-to specialty designs, from a spray of tasteful frosting flowers to mermaid or macaron themes. But Burfeind’s happy to put her pastry degree to use on mega-custom cakes shaped like Lego characters or a fondant-wrapped calculator."

"If a bakery is an exercise in eating with your eyes first, then Cubes Baking Company is the kind of workout we can get behind. It’s all too easy to—with the unchecked voracity of a blue, cookie-obsessed puppet—pillage the shelves of this Wallingford bakeshop, a place where the likes of cupcakes and scones take on a boxy silhouette. Indeed the baked goods here are square."