John Howie Steak Restaurant

Had a business dinner here on May 28. 5 stars all the way. Our server was a dream. Wonderful attitude, knowledgeable, kind and funny. A couple people ordered apps and sides for the table. I had a little bit of mashed potatoes, fried Brussel sprouts, and a deviled egg. I had a wedge salad which was really good. I ordered the Australian wagyu ribeye which was perfect. The only thing I didn't like was a mocktail with lime that was super tart. The amuse bouche was a bright way to start. The complimentary strawberry pie bite at the end was refreshing. I took a coconut pie to go and it was pure heaven.The table also had crab cakes, oysters, broccoli and bread. 5 others had steaks, 1 had salmon and 1 had halibut. Everyone raved about the food for days. Setting reservations online was easy. If you self-park, they validate for you. Extensive wine and whiskey list. Halal steak is available. I had an upset stomach and emailed the restaurant the next day in case there was an issue. No one else had any problems so I updated the restaurant. They mailed me a gift card anyway to thank me for coming in and letting them know.

If I could tell John Howie one thing, it's that I've been here a handful of times and the food is always delicious, and their service is inconsistent. Keep the service top notch like you do on holidays, and it would be highly recommend.On Mother's Day, they rolled out the red carpet and the service and food was amazing. (It's the everyday that is inconsistent.) Food is delicious- flavorful, generous portions, top notch. This is a steakhouse with limited non-meat options. Love their breadbasket and sides - beechers Mac and cheese, lobster mashed potatoes, broccoli, truffle fries. Crab cakes are fresh and delicious, medium sized, great for sharing. The table side Caesar salad is the best! I enjoyed their love letter cocktail as it wasn't too sweet, perfect for me. Our server was knowledge and helped me decide. Hubs loved his dirty martini and the Murray and Noe. We really wanted the crème brûlée but were too full to order. However, we were pleasantly surprised as I mentioned we had celebrated a birthday the day before and our server proactively brought out a complimentary chocolate dessert to go. Very thoughtful!

The restaurant was a bit difficult to locate from the parking garage. I recommend carefully reading the directions on their website beforehand. The restaurant does validate your parking ticket. We had dinner here on a weekday, and there were lots of peopled dining it. The lights are dim, and noise level can get loud quickly. I liked the interior design and setup. We were seated by the window and had a nice view of Bellevue.I ordered Lobster Bisque Soup, USDA Prime Beef Filet Mignon, and New York Style Cheesecake. We waited awhile to get our foods, including our dessert. There was quite some time in between each dish we ate. I feel that it took longer than the normal waiting time. The foods were pretty good overall. My favorite was the lobster bisque soup more than the steak. Service was alright and indifferent, neither good or bad.

Every time I go to John Howie there are absolutely no regrets and I walk away super happy and full with my food baby. Parking: Shared retail parking for the building (there is an entrance along each side of the building (but double check to make sure you're not going into Residential entrance)Pet friendly: NoFamily friendly: Yes in the dining area, not the bar areaFOOD: 1. Korean bbq amuse Buche (Korean bbq with eggplant) Complimentary: 5 Stars - Unexpected addition and so happy as I went into our dinner starving. One bite that was very flavorful and kind of wish this was an actual menu item so I could have more. 2. Fresh Shucked Oyster (1/2 dozen oyster on the half shell, classic cocktail sauce, champagne mignonette, lemon) $28: 4 Stars - I love myself fresh oyster and this did not disappoint. The oyster was a little bit sweet, a little bit briny and the only thing I probably didn't really like was we were never told what type of oysters we were eating. From order to when it arrive at our table we didn't get any information. 3. Tableside for Two: American Wagyu Beef "Long Bone" Rib Eye (Mesquite-grilled 40oz, roasted vegetables, roasted bone marrow, bordelaise) $240: 4.75 Stars - This was THE reason I came here for our date night. The roasted vegetables had great char but not burnt, the bone marrow was so flavorful and not greasy even though its all fat, and the beef... OMG so good. The marbling gave it the flavor, the grill gave it that slight smoke... I don't even know what else to stay about it as its was just so delicious. The only negative about this whole dish was the bordelaise. I absolutely did not like this. I love sauce but I usually eat my steaks pretty simple as I don't like anything masking the beef taste. 4. Bourbon Cherry Bread Pudding (Bourbon soaked tart cherries, caramelized pear, cracked hazelnuts, warm spices, whipped cream glaze, Makers Mark Ice cream) $15: 3 Stars - I'm sure someone else would rate this a lot higher but I'm not a fan of cooked fruit. I will say the exterior texture of the pudding (where the bread touches the ramekin) is great cause its crispy but not burnt which is good texture contract from the interior where its moist and squishy (I know squishy is probably not the best word for food). The ice cream was tasty but I did not taste any of the Makers Mark. 5. Flourless Semisweet Chocolate Volcano Cake (Warm caramel, dark chocolate ganache, vanilla crème, shaved white chocolate) $14: 10 STARS! I assumed this was going to be a lava cake and I'm sure there was a reason they didn't call it a lava cake but it was pretty much a lava cake (which is the term most people are familiar with and invokes an image of what it is). This thing should probably be shared with between 4 people especially after the entrée but you know what, I powered through ate the whole thing. In my defense... my husband had a couple of bites. The warm, gooey, center was soooo luscious. Just order this is all I can say. 6. Key Lime Pie Mignardise, Complimentary: 4 Star - I love getting more food lol. Very good but best Key lime pie is still from Joe's Stone Crab. But this is a close runner up. MENU/RESTAURANT: Visited a few times in their dining room and a few times in their bar area for Happy Hour. Either location you will get amazing service and food. Great restaurant for date night or just a hang out with friends. Picture a stereotypical steakhouse but elegant (but the view is not going to be great just because its downtown Bellevue). The menu is pretty standard and leans slightly to Asian influences on a few items but nothing too crazy that takes away from the steakhouse's meat, meat, meat. SERVICE:From the moment you arrive to when you leave, the restaurant strive for a white glove service experience but its just a step below. Its all small nick picky items but you will not regret coming here.

I love me my Steakhouses and in Bellevue there is one that stands out for sure, I had an amazing waitress that made suggestions after asking a few questions and was more of a guide for the experience she showed me some Pinot Noir that blew my mind (I lived about an hour from Napa) which is not easy.. I opted for the regular ol' Ribeye Steak, I've been to other places that offer wagyu or wet or dry-aged and sometimes it just wasn't exceeding expectations so I played it safe.. it was a great place for a date, if I could only find one to go again.. instead of alone .. highly recommended definitely do not miss this place if you're in for business.. maybe I'll see you there

Had my birthday celebration here with a fairly big group. The food was 3.5 stars but the service was 5 stars. Natasha was our server- she is AMAZING. She went above and beyond to cater to our needs, from last min additional guests, serving cakes we brought to splitting complicated checks. She remembered all 15 of our orders!? I felt grateful that she was very accommodating and continue to put on a smile for us! We had lots of food. So I m only highlighting a few. The truffle fries were excellent. It is a big order and you only need one for party of 4-5. The lobster mashed potatoes were very tasty too. Also a large portion, could be shared by 4-5. My crab cakes were good but didn't care too much of the 'Thai' sweet and sour chili sauce. I'd either reduced the sauce or have it on the side. The complimentary meringue lemon pie was a nice touch and the Birthday chocolate lava cake was delish! Would order the cake if it was on the menu. Overall, we had such a great time and the built in 20% service charge was well worth it.

I have been here a few times and each occasion has been just perfect. John Howie is an outstanding steak restaurant, perhaps the best in the Seattle area. Service is always top notch and the atmosphere is elegant. Perfect choice for special events or anything.They have a large, outstanding wine list on a tablet. They did not have my first choice bottle, but we found and excellent red after that. A couple people had mixed drinks and really enjoyed them.For appetizers, we had crab cakes and the bread. The crab cakes were incredible, with nice chunks of crab and a really good sauce. The bread was really good--absolutely worth getting even just for the whipped butter. I have also had the bacon in the past and it is an absolute decadent treat. For the main course, I split the chateaubriand. This is absolutely worth it. They make the sauce table-side and it is to die for. Then the roasted vegetables are a great complement (although there could be more). But the star was the steak, just an ideal cut of meat that was cooked to medium rare and seasoned wonderfully. I also tried a filet and ribeye and both of those were fantastic also. For sides, we had asparagus, broccoli, Mac and cheese, and truffle fries (we had a party of five). There is great care taken even for the sides. The asparagus was cooked just right with a premier Hollandaise sauce. The broccoli was charred and delicious. Then this might have been the best mac and cheese I ever had. Since we were celebrating a birthday, they brought a cake that was good. Then I also tried the volcano cake that was yet one more great items.It is not cheap, but definitely worth a visit.

My favorite steakhouse in Seattle/Bellevue area. I have been here twice and the service is top notch and sets this establishment above many steakhouses in the Puget Sound area. I've tried different steak cuts and it's cooked to perfection every time. This is truly the restaurant to come to when there's a special occasion or if you just want to splurge on a good meal.

Delicious top notch food in a high class atmosphere that you'll pay top dollar for, but was ruined by a pretentious waiter. This was our first visit in 10+ years, so we started with tableside Caesar which was just as good as we remembered, light and creamy dressing with just enough tang to complement the fresh lettuce. Also had the bread basket that had a generous variety of breads to choose from, though for $6 you'd expect it to be great. For dinner I did surf and turf with an Australian Wagyu filet with a juicy, robust flavor that melted in my mouth. Lobster was a generous portion size and grilled perfectly. My wife had the sea bass which reminded her of scallops, also perfectly cooked and richly flavored. Ended with a flourless chocolate cake which I prefer more runny on the inside, but it was still decadent and a great way to finish the meal.However, our waiter was looking down his nose at us all night, as if we didn't belong there. He gave this long drawn out presentation of why their beef was so superior, and when my wife ordered the sea bass I could hear his audible tongue click and saw his disappointed head shake. Then she asked for a mocktail recommendation because alcohol makes her flush, and he scolded her for not taking allergy pills beforehand. She asked him again for a drink that wasn't too sweet, and he sarcastically replied "Pfft, ALL mocktails are sweet!" And then pretty much ignored her the rest of the meal as if she didn't exist. She didn't want to make a scene and held her tongue, but she was visibly upset all evening.For what we paid I expected the service to match the excellent food, especially when they automatically add a 20% tip. Unfortunately the service left much to be desired.

John Howie is indeed an experience that you must have at least once in your life. The service is top tier! The food is not only delicious but beautifully prepared and presented. I love the fact that they operate intentionally to curate the perfect dining experience. It is a great atmosphere for a romantic evening for a special occasion or if you would like to impress someone. The owner/manager visited our table and was very friendly! As was the server and host. I look forward to more dining experiences here. I especially look forward to having the roasted bone marrow again!