There are not many restaurants that serve tasty food in a nice decor in Bellevue, but Monsoon is a very nice option that has never disappointed us.
We discovered Monsoon eight years ago in Seattle (615 19th Avenue East) and really enjoyed having dinner there.
Bellevue and Seattle restaurants are also open for lunch.
Discovery Park is one of my favorite parks in Seattle. Whatever the season, I always have the feeling I am on vacation when I lie down on one of the huge tree trunks on the beach.
This park is huge, you can bike, run or hike and enjoy the beauty of nature and the scenic view.
When you reach the beach, Mount Rainier is on your left, the lighthouse on your right and the Puget Sound in front of you. If you are lucky you can spot sea lions. No need to be a child to enjoy building houses with floated wood.
Before you go, find here some useful information: FAQ
Update on 08/07/2016: Chop Shop is closed.
Chop Shop stands at the entrance of Chophouse Row in Capitol Hill (read here my previous post) They just opened and we were there for lunch. I liked the place and I liked the ambiance. We were seated at the bar and enjoyed the decor. This is really a very nice restaurant.
I had a Chicken Almond Salad with vadouvan yogurt (kind of curry sauce). The chicken salad was really tasty but there was too much of it and not enough greens and dressing. My husband liked the Steak Baguette Sandwich (herb aioli, pickled red onions and heirloom tomatoes).
If you are still hungry, Kurt Farm Shop in the alley offers a fantastic chocolate ice-cream!
I need to check out their dinner menu.
They also serve brunch on weekends from 9 to 3pm.
