John Howie Steak - Bellevue, WA on OpenTable (2025)

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   Mark

   Phoenix / Arizona18 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   The bar and dining room were boisterous, and we could not think or converse normally. We asked to be moved to a quieter local but still very noisy
   

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   Ed VIP

   New York City29 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ruben was an excellent waiter…………………………………………………..
   

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   inna

   Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   I had high expectations for John Howie Steak in Bellevue, given its reputation and pricing. Unfortunately, both the food and service fell short. Our Wagyu steak was burned on the outside but still raw inside—not the quality you’d expect at this level. The service felt rushed throughout the evening. Our waiter seemed in a hurry and even brought us the check along with dessert, which made us feel like we were being pushed out. For the price, I expected a much more refined and enjoyable dining experience
   

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   Debbie

   Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Party of two celebrating a good friend’s birthday. We enjoyed the Chef’s special Filet Mignon - it was cooked to perfection - flavor, tenderness - AMAZING! We were well taken care of from the time we arrived until we departed. Superb service! If you really want a fine dining experience without emptying your wallet you could not do better than John Howie. Thank You for a wonderful celebration.
   

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   Nakkia

   San Francisco Bay Area1 review

   1.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Sat down and waited ten minutes before we were given water. About another ten minutes later till we had a waiter come to our table. Ordered an appetizer and never received it. Brought out dinner and our drinks were empty did not acknowledge or ask if we wanted refills. No one came by to check how the food was or if we needed anything. Automatic 20% tip was added for a party of 3 with the worst service I have had at an upscale restaurant, very disappointing will not eat here again.
   

   John Howie SteakResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for the feedback. I hope you spoke with a manager during your visit. We strive to create an exceptional dining experience and it seems we fell short. Would you please provide reservation name, date and time so I may follow up with your service team? I appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience with them. Best,Tim L.
   

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   Ian VIP

   Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

   5.0

   Dined on June 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love John Howie Steak and John Howie Whiskey! I chose John Howie Steak for our anniversary dinner and we had a fantastic experience, as always. The server was the perfect balance of professional yet friendly. I love the selection of pan-seared steaks on the menu (which I don't remember seeing in the past). I had the twice-baked potato as a side. Amazing and flavorful. I just finished it for lunch today and it felt like a meal on its own. Our cocktails (Paper Plane, Smoked Black Manhattan, Grand Larceny) were delicious.John Howie Steak and Whiskey will continue being our go-to spots on the Eastside.
   

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   Brandon

   Las Vegas1 review

   3.0

   Dined on June 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I’m not going to write with you, but the food was a little above average. I will see the crabcakes and the corn was delicious. The steak was really good, but I’ve had better again. The service was good no issues there. He was attentive and good but for a Bellevue restaurant they charge these prices not so nice.
   

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   Cris

   Dallas - Fort Worth4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic evening at the restaurant, enjoying a memorable dinner with my husband and our two daughters.We ordered deviled eggs, four different steaks, mashed potatoes, fries, broccoli, and Creme Brûlée & Volcano Cake for dessert. The steaks were cooked to perfection, with the Wagyu Rib Cap Steak standing out as the most flavorful. My Filet Mignon was good but leaned a bit dry for my taste.The fries didn’t win over the group as I had hoped, so most of the order went untouched—though, surprisingly, I enjoyed them! The mashed potatoes, which were more of a puree as described in the menu, were smooth and creamy. I do wish they had more side options, like Scalloped Potatoes, since that’s my favorite for special occasions.For dessert, the Creme Brûlée wasn’t particularly impressive—though my family kindly reassured me that the one I make at home is better! The Volcano Cake was decadent and rich, exactly as expected, but too indulgent for us to finish, even when shared.The service was exceptional! Our waitress, Heidi, was absolutely wonderful—attentive, knowledgeable, engaging, and effortlessly funny.A lovely experience overall, with great food and even better service! Looking forward to visiting again.
   

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   Alyssa

   Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ruben was our server and he was so nice & pleasant. Funny charismatic guy! I learned I’m not a fan of bone marrow. It was very gooey and oily. The tomahawk steak was superb! Veggies were veggies, simple. The 3 kinds of salt were so good. Oysters were the BEST I’ve ever had. They sampled a Wagyu chimichiri on a spoon that I would alone go back for
   

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    David

    Portland / Oregon13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Thanks so much for a memorable, tasty anniversary dinner. The service and food are amazing!
    

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