Your Springtime Guide to Urban Brunching in Downtown Bellevue
April 15, 2023 - by Sandy Vo
Your Springtime Guide to Urban Brunching in Downtown Bellevue
Brunch has become a beloved weekend tradition for many, combining the best of both breakfast and lunch in a leisurely and indulgent meal. As the weather warms up and flowers bloom, take notes from our ultimate springtime brunch guide and enjoy a some of our favorite spots to dine in Downtown Bellevue (including some food recommendations)!
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Brunch hours: Weekends | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brunch above the clouds on the 31st floor at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi! Their innovative weekend brunch menu offers an elevated experience, featuring whimsical plates that can be paired together and passed around the table – pastries, brewed coffee and fresh juice included. Dishes include beautifully decorated and delicious menu items like steak & egg fried rice, chicharron chicken & waffle, fruitopia pancakes, lardon, hash and eggs, and more!
Brunch Favorite:
- Lardon, Hash, and Eggs
We’re giving a special callout to Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi’s lardon, hash & eggs made with crispy braised porkbelly, ube potato hash, and tonkotsu broth poached eggs. Plenty of protein to fuel your day.
Monsoon
Brunch hours: Weekends | 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join Monsoon for their famous Dim Sum + Brunch every weekend starting at 11:30 a.m.! Dive into traditional Vietnamese cuisine with their dim sum plates like shrimp dumplings, steamed buns, grilled pork belly and daikon cakes. They also have a wide variety of Saigon classics like Congee, Bánh Xèo, plenty of phở, vermicelli bowls and two kinds of bánh mì.
Brunch Favorite:
- Shrimp and Chive Wontons
If there’s one thing to order, sink your obsession into their delicious shrimp and chive wontons made for two. They have just the right crunch, and they’re gluten free!
L'Experience Paris
Brunch hours: Friday - Sunday | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Have a true French brunch experience at one of Downtown Bellevue’s favorite French bakeries – L’Experience Paris. From breakfast to dinner, they strive to represent the best of what France has to offer. Step inside and experience their freshly handmade patisseries baked with no compromise or shortcuts – including a curated list of brunch dishes that will have you coming back for more.
Brunch Favorite:
- French Toast
It’s no surprise that the french toast is one of L’Experience Paris’ top brunch dishes. Your order comes with a choice of salted butter caramel, chocolate and hazelnut, or maple syrup and seasonal fruits served with Chantilly cream.
Tavern Hall
Brunch hours: Weekends | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tavern Hall’s weekend brunch menu is a great way to cure that hangover from Friday’s late-night plans. Stumble in and grab a table at one of Downtown Bellevue’s most beloved restaurant and bar. For those who can take a few more drinks in, kick off your day with $10 bloody marys and mimosas while playing a game of shuffleboard!
Brunch Favorite:
- Eggs Benedict
You can never go wrong with Tavern Hall’s classic eggs benedict, made with smoked ham, housemade English muffin, creamy hollandaise sauce and crispy breakfast potatoes.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Brunch hours: Weekends | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Earls Kitchen + Bar offers a relaxing, fun atmosphere, perfect for a weekend brunch out with friends, family and loved ones. Those willing to roll out of bed early can be welcomed in for happy hour, featuring discounted food and drinks like their lobster + shrimp omelette and espresso martini. If you love the combination of irresistible food and an engaging dining experience, make a reservation online today!
Brunch Favorite:
- Breakfast Burger
When we go to Earls, we order off their brunch classic menu. Try out something new and give their breakfast burger a try, featuring Fried egg, bacon, cheddar, tomatoes, onion, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard in between two brioche buns and a side of potatoes.
The Lakehouse
Brunch hours: Weekends | 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A fresh twist on brunch, The Lakehouse’s menu spotlights produce sourced from their ever-evolving grower and farmer relationships. When you’re at the table, expect the highest level of detail and imagination executed in simple, fresh, market-driven craft cooking. Their menu features unique dishes like northwest shakshuka, king crab benedict, farm breakfast and so much more. Plus, they’re the perfect spot if you tend to sleep in til noon on Saturdays.
Brunch Favorite:
- Giant Cinnamon Roll
A bit unconventional but worth every bite, The Lakehouse’s giant cinnamon roll is a must-try. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, we recommend ordering one to share with the whole table – always served hot and topped with loads of cream cheese frosting.
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Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
10400 NE 4th St
Bellevue, WA 98004
Earl's Restaurant + Bar
700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
L'Experience Paris
258 106th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
The Lakehouse
10455 NE 5th Place
Bellevue, WA 98004
Monsoon Bellevue
10245 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98004
Tavern Hall
505 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA 98004
