Quick facts
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Old Bellevue
- Phone
- +1-425-455-2033
- Website
- bisonmain.com
- Hours
- closed
Why you'll love it
An editor's take
A neighborhood bar with real staying power, in a district that has changed around it.
Highlights
What makes it special
- Long-standing Old Bellevue bar and dinner house
- Northwest-focused wine list
- Rotating gallery of local art on the walls
- Bar menu until close
What you'll experience
The visit, in detail
Take a stool at the wood bar, order a martini or a glass from the well-curated Northwest wine list, and add a plate of steak tartare or the burger. The dining room fills first; the bar stays open later and holds its own conversation.
Best time
When to visit
After 8pm for the calmest bar; earlier for the full dining-room energy.
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Practical
Know before you go
Reservations are for the dining room only; the bar is first-come. Street parking is metered until 10pm.
Details
Hours & contact
Hours
- Sun
- closed
- Mon-Sat
- 4pm-10pm
Contact
- Address
- 10213 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Phone
- +1-425-455-2033
- Website
- bisonmain.com
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