neighborhoods
Somerset: A Local's Guide
The hilltop neighborhood with Bellevue's best skyline view, a quiet park system, and just enough nearby food to make an evening of it.
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Somerset is one of Bellevue's quieter residential neighborhoods, on a hilltop above I-90. It's mostly homes, but it has the best free skyline view in the city.
The viewpoint
The Somerset Viewpoint off SE 60th has a clear line to downtown Seattle, the Space Needle, and on clear days, the Olympics. Best at sunset.
The trails
The neighborhood connects into Coal Creek Park for a real forest hike — 5 miles, waterfalls, no crowds.
Food nearby
Drive 6 minutes down to Factoria for groceries or to the southeast Bellevue strip on Coal Creek Parkway for Pagliacci, Coal Creek Family Restaurant, and a surprisingly good ramen spot.
Best for
- Sunset photo stop.
- Quiet morning hike.
- Residential walk with a coffee.
Somerset doesn't have a "scene." That's the appeal.
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Places to know
Newcastle Golf Club
4.7Two championship courses with Seattle skyline views.
Newport
Wilburton Hill Park
4.6Hilltop park with sports fields, gardens, and city views.
Downtown
Daniel's Broiler
4.6Skyline steakhouse with prime cuts and Lake Washington views.
Downtown
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
4.5Top-floor steak and sushi with the best skyline view in town.
Downtown
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