Interested in exploring the newest spots to open in Bellevue? From a French bakery to an upscale restaurant with city views, read on for a list of the newest businesses to make their debuts near you.
La Parisienne French Bakery
288 106th Ave. NE
La Parisienne French Bakery offers a wide selection of freshly baked breads, pastries, croissants and cafe fare along with caffeinated beverages like cappuccinos, lattes and mochas at Soma Towers. The bakery's original location is in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.
With a 3.5-star Yelp rating out of four reviews, La Parisienne French Bakery is still finding its way, but it's early days.
Yelper Gary K. noted, "Nice, new upscale bakery in Bellevue. Opens early and closes late. With racks of wine, I suspect that's what it's going to be after dark. Good selection of pastries and croissants for breakfast."
La Parisienne French Bakery is open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. on Monday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, and 7 a.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Cepae
258 106th Ave. NE
Cepae is a wine tasting room and shop that collaborates with La Parisienne Bakery and occupies the same Bellevue location.
Cepae showcases wines from the portfolio of the importer of the same name. Many of the 120-plus wines come from France with a handful of options from Washington state and Canada.
Drinkers can sample a variety of wines by the glass, paired with quiches, sandwiches and other small bites from La Parisienne.
With a 4.5-star rating out of six reviews on Yelp, Cepae has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Judson W., who reviewed it on July 7, wrote, "Cepae is a great place, highly recommended. As a wine shop they have a great selection of wines at decent prices. Based on my experience they only bring in really great wines, you really can't go wrong with anything they offer."
Cepae is open from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. on Monday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, and 7 a.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
10400 NE Fourth St., Suite 3100
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi can be found on the 31st floor of the Lincoln Center South tower and comes from Ascend Hospitality Group. With sweeping views of the water and city skyline through huge glass windows, the new restaurant serves upscale fare.
Look for notable menu options such as the Seafood Tower, a sampler of raw seafood with a variety of sauces; a 32-ounce dry aged prime porterhouse steak; New Zealand venison with coffee-infused demi glace; and spicy tuna, salmon and wagyu beef sushi rolls.
Thirsty? Ascend also has a variety of libations on offer, including signature cocktails like the Washingtonian with bourbon, cherry, orange bitters and smoke and Contento, a mezcal drink featuring lime and pear. Check out the full menu here.
With a four-star rating out of 41 reviews on Yelp, Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi is off to a promising start.
Yelper Linda L., who reviewed the restaurant on July 7, wrote, "This place is absolutely beautiful. Super modern, but cozy and comfortable all at the same time. The view cannot be beat, especially around sunset."
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi is open from 5–10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 5-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
