Le Grand Bistro Américain

The upscale ambiance, complemented by stunning views of the water, provided a perfect backdrop as we enjoyed our meal. We started with the seafood appetizer platter, which featured impeccably presented oysters, incredibly tasty cured tuna, and massive, flavorful shrimp. The standout appetizer was the octopus, braised to perfection and grilled beautifully. The accompanying sauces and root vegetables were equally impressive, creating a nearly flawless dish.While the lunch entrees were beautifully presented and delightful, the appetizers truly stole the show. We look forward to returning, especially with foodie friends, to indulge in more seafood and appetizers. Overall, a remarkable dining experience.

Came out to celebrate a milestone birthday! I hadn't been to this restaurant yet was familiar with the site due to prior restaurants. Parking is out back or in the parking garage below; parking can be validated by the host once seated. We went mid morning & the restaurant was fairly quiet still which was nice to experience the scenic views of the marina & the service was attentive. Fortunately it was brunch & they had specials, seafood options, dessert as well as the main brunch menu. Given our party, they were able to customize some details, such as ideas for the kids (no kids menu noted during brunch) & preparation requests. We had a range of eggs benedict to a potato pancakes & french toast. Drinks were from french 75s to fresh squeezed juice or coffee. I am sure their other menus were just as wonderful. Definitely recommend checking them out; Id be curious to see/hear how others' experience is!

This was a hopping place right near the water in Kirkland, Carillon point. Nice views. Parking in garage waived for two hours when validated. Everything was delicious. The foie gras was creamy and smooth. Fun place to try with a good menu. Lots of locals there.

Classy place to enjoy a meal with a view. Corkage fee is reasonable. Food was tasty. I would go again to try more of the menu options.

We went here for Valentine's Day dinner, and it is a fancy dinner spot, but it did not overly impress us with the food, drinks, or service considering the price. The best part about this place is the location, especially if you sit outside with a romantic or cozy fire. We got an espresso martini and a passion fruit cocktail. The espresso martini was perfect, but the passion fruit cocktail tasted like there was just alcohol and no passion fruit mixed in it. For food, we started with bread and butter and calamari. They were both good, nothing special, but the portion of the calamari was so small for the price and flavor. For the main course, we got truffle mushroom risotto and scallops. The scallops were delicious and the best part of the meal. The service was good but really slow. They do validate parking, but after 7 pm the garage doors usually come up, so they did not validate my ticket. When I was leaving, the parking garage gates were not open, and then I had to go back to the restaurant to ask them again to validate my ticket. I don't blame this on the restaurant, as the parking garage gates are supposed to open after 7 pm, but it was an inconvenience for me. Overall, this place is not up to the standards for their prices, and we are not sure if we would go back.

My boyfriend took me here for Valentine's Day dinner and it was our first time trying Le Grand. For drinks, we ordered an espresso martini and the passion fruit cocktail (forgot the exact name of it). My passion fruit drink was very strong. Just tasted like gin and I had to wait until it watered down to drink it. Definitely not worth the $18 in my opinion and I wouldn't get this again. For food, we ordered the calamari and bread and butter for appetizers, the black truffle mushroom risotto ($40) the seared scallops ($50) and the macaroni ($15) as a side. Our main entrees were from the specials menu. The calamari appetizer was delicious, we loved it. However, the size of the dish was very small for $19, not much calamari at all. The mushroom was risotto was pretty tasty but the dish wasn't very hot. Wish it was hotter, it was just warm. The seared scallops were good along with the macaroni too. NoOur server was very sweet and attentive! Multiple staff members came by throughout our visit to check in on us which we appreciated. We did have to wait awhile for our drinks to come out, our food, and the bill. Great ambiance here as well! We sat outside at the fire pits and it was the perfect intimate vibe with the view of the water/city lights. They even have blankets draped on the chairs. Perfect for a date night! All in all, it's a good spot but it's a pricey restaurant. The food was good but don't think it was necessarily worth the price. Our bill came out to almost $200 without tip. Loved the outside area here but not sure if we'll be back.

I really enjoy going to Le Grand Bistro for the cocktails, oysters, and views. The restaurant is close to the Kirkland waterfront, great for a stroll before or after. The outdoor seating is first come, first serve. They have some tables in the south patio with fireplaces. The service is good, we are always promptly seated with or without a reservation. I LOVE the oysters, the other food is not bad, but a little overpriced in my opinion, but you are paying for the views. I enjoy the cocktails, just had their seasonal Pink Hues which tasted like summer! They can validate parking for up to 2 hours. Recommend trying for a date night or catching up with the friends.

HIDDEN GEM OF BELLEVUE!Positioned in a quaint area of the Seattle metropolitan area, Le Grand Bistro Américan was the perfect place to end my week with some recently-connected coworkers. From the robust wine selection, to the perfectly crafted appetizers, even to the most PERFECT bowl of beef I've had in a while...this place has MADE the list for years to come.Reservations weren't required, but they definitely helped us to get seated faster on a busy weeknight. Next time I'm in the area, a return trip will be made!

Had an amazing birthday dinner!! Superior service, phenomenal food and great location on the water. We started off with a couple tasty cocktails and the tuna crudo, very fresh and tasty. For our entrees I went with the beef bourguignon and was blown away by how rich and flavorful everything was. We also ordered the Brussel sprouts which were also packed with flavor! My wife for the pan roasted chicken which had a nice crunchy skin, cooked perfectly in a delicious truffle sauce. They even comped us a birthday dessert which was a wonderful and appreciated surprise. We can't wait to go back and try more on the menu!

Really enjoyed our dinner! The service was fabulous. The view was perfect. The drinks were tasty. I am a big French onion soup fan and unfortunately this french onion soup did not impress me. It just wasn't seasoned enough, just pretty bland. However, the entrées more than made up for it! I had the Bison short ribs and they were out of this world! My husband had the Seafood Paëlla and was super impressed. Dessert was also delicious. They had stuffed olives for martinis which I appreciated. All in all everything was phenomenal, except my slight disappointment with the French onion soup. I still recommend and will definitely be back!