2 Line · Stop 2 in Bellevue
East Main Station
The quiet one — Old Bellevue's restaurant row within walking distance.
112th Ave SE at Main Street, at the southern edge of downtown Bellevue.
Map of East Main station and what's walkable
Why get off here
East Main is the least dramatic station in Bellevue and the most useful one for anybody with dinner reservations. It sits at the southern edge of downtown, away from the office towers, and Old Bellevue's restaurants are within walking distance — see the estimates below.
Locals use it to skip the downtown parking problem entirely on Friday nights.
Within walking distance
68 published places sit inside a walk of this platform. Times are estimates at a normal pace, measured from the station with an allowance for the street grid.
Food & Drink
- Lake Washington CellarsLocal winery tasting room.9 min walk
- Bis on MainOld Bellevue's neighborhood-anchor dining room — Pacific Northwest bistro cooking, a serious wine list, and the special-occasion table on Main Street.14 min walk
- Monsoon BellevueOld Bellevue's modern Vietnamese dining room — market-driven Vietnamese cooking, a serious wine and cocktail program, and one of the most distinctive restaurants on Main Street.15 min walk
- John Howie SteakThe Bravern's flagship steakhouse — a serious dry-aging program, one of the deepest wine lists on the Eastside, and the Downtown Bellevue business-dinner room chef John Howie built.15 min walk
- Carmine'sDowntown Bellevue's Italian dining room — house-made pastas, Roman classics, a serious Italian and Washington wine list, and a table where the conversation runs long.16 min walk
- El GauchoPacific Northwest classic steakhouse — tableside service, prime beef, and the tuxedoed room that has defined Bellevue special-occasion dining for a generation.16 min walk
- 520 Bar & GrillOld Bellevue bar and grill at 10146 Main Street serving classic American fare, with a patio and weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM.16 min walk
- Daniel's BroilerDowntown Bellevue's classic steakhouse on the 21st floor of Bellevue Place — USDA Prime beef, a serious wine list, and the piano bar that has anchored Bellevue business dinners for decades.16 min walk
Showing the eight closest of 18.
Coffee
- Belle PastryFrench pastry case with espresso to match.14 min walk
- Main Street CoffeeLocal indie roaster on Main Street with a sunny patio.14 min walk
- Bellden CafeA warm, community-first neighborhood cafe on Old Bellevue's Main Street — specialty coffee, thoughtful breakfast and lunch, and a room that reads more like a shared living room than a coffee stop.15 min walk
- Caffe Ladro BellevueA downtown Bellevue outpost of the beloved Seattle-based, farm-direct specialty roaster — expertly pulled espresso, honest brewed coffee, and house-baked pastries a block from Bellevue Downtown Park.15 min walk
- Third Culture CoffeeA design-forward Downtown Bellevue café where a serious specialty-coffee program meets a signature matcha bar, global pastry case, and a plant-filled room built for slow mornings and long remote-work sessions.15 min walk
- Dote Coffee BarA Downtown Bellevue flagship where a small-batch, direct-trade coffee program meets a handmade chocolate program on the same bar — the signature "coffee meets chocolate" experience in the heart of the Bellevue Collection.18 min walk
- Starbucks ReserveReserve flagship with rare beans and craft brewing.20 min walk
Parks & trails
- Bellevue Botanical GardenA free 53-acre public botanical garden in Wilburton with the celebrated Perennial Border, Yao Japanese Garden, Ravine Experience suspension bridge, and the annual Garden d'Lights holiday show.12 min walk
- Wilburton Hill ParkHilltop park with sports fields, gardens, and city views.13 min walk
- Meydenbauer Bay ParkBellevue's downtown waterfront: a swim beach, a pier, and kayak rentals ten minutes below Old Bellevue.22 min walk
Attractions
- Garden d'LightsHoliday light show at Bellevue Botanical Garden.12 min walk
- Meydenbauer CenterBellevue's premier convention, conference, and performing arts venue — 36,000 square feet of column-free ballroom, a 410-seat theatre, and a full block of meeting space steps from light rail.14 min walk
- Aronica Fine Arts GalleryIndependent gallery in Old Bellevue.14 min walk
- Bellevue Downtown ParkA 21-acre urban oasis in the heart of Bellevue with a signature waterfall, half-mile promenade, great lawn, and inclusive playground.15 min walk
- Gunnar Nordstrom GalleryLong-running contemporary art gallery.16 min walk
- Bellwether Public SculptureCitywide outdoor sculpture biennial.18 min walk
- The Bellevue CollectionDowntown Bellevue's three-building shopping, dining, entertainment, and hotel campus — Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, and Bellevue Place connected by covered skybridges into one walkable destination.18 min walk
- Bellevue SquareThe two-level, 200-store centerpiece of The Bellevue Collection — connected by sky bridge to Lincoln Square, Bellevue Place, and downtown Bellevue.19 min walk
Showing the eight closest of 17.
Shopping
- REI BellevueEastside REI Co-op store with outdoor gear, apparel, and a full-service bike shop.12 min walk
- Old Bellevue Main StreetWalkable historic district with indie boutiques, salons, and cafés.13 min walk
- The Shops at The BravernBellevue's luxury shopping destination featuring Neiman Marcus, Hermès, and Gucci.16 min walk
- Bellevue PlaceMixed-use tower with boutique shops, restaurants, and the Hyatt Regency.18 min walk
- Whole Foods Market BellevueDowntown flagship Whole Foods with hot bar, sushi, and rooftop seating.19 min walk
- Apple Bellevue SquareFlagship Apple store inside Bellevue Square.19 min walk
- lululemon BellevueAthletic apparel flagship with in-store community events.19 min walk
- Pottery Barn Bellevue SquareTwo-floor home furnishings showroom.19 min walk
Showing the eight closest of 13.
Hotels
- Residence Inn by Marriott Bellevue DowntownAll-suite extended-stay with kitchens and breakfast.3 min walk
- Hilton BellevueFull-service Hilton with Basil's Kitchen restaurant.5 min walk
- Bellevue Club HotelAn independent 66-room hotel attached to the Bellevue Club — a 200,000-square-foot athletic and wellness campus with indoor and outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and four dining venues, at the south edge of downtown Bellevue.6 min walk
- Seattle Marriott Bellevue384-room Marriott in the heart of downtown.13 min walk
- AC Hotel by Marriott Bellevue DowntownEuropean-inspired design hotel in downtown Bellevue.14 min walk
- Hotel 116, A Coast HotelBoutique-feel hotel just east of downtown.15 min walk
- Hyatt Regency BellevueDowntown Bellevue's convention-anchor hotel — 732 rooms and suites inside Bellevue Place, with direct covered access to The Bellevue Collection, Meydenbauer Center, and Daniel's Broiler on the top floor.16 min walk
- W BellevueBold lifestyle hotel inside Lincoln Square South.17 min walk
Showing the eight closest of 10.
Dinner in Old Bellevue without a car
An evening plan: arrive hungry, leave without touching a parking garage.
Start
Arrive at East Main
Old Bellevue's Main Street restaurants are listed on this page with estimated walking times.
Then
Old Bellevue
Main Street's restaurant row runs roughly between 100th and 104th Ave NE.
Finally
Dessert near Downtown Park
Downtown Park is a few blocks north of Main Street, at 10201 NE 4th St. Bellevue Downtown station is another option for the ride home.
East Main station questions
Frequently asked questions
Is East Main or Bellevue Downtown better for Old Bellevue?
By our estimates the Main Street restaurants are about the same distance from either station, with East Main slightly closer. Bellevue Downtown station is better if you are heading for Bellevue Square or the north side of downtown first.
Is there parking at East Main?
No. East Main is a walk-up and drop-off station with no park-and-ride garage.