Want to find out about the freshest new spots in Bellevue? From a wine bar to a skincare studio to a Cajun seafood spot, read on for a rundown of the newest destinations to open for business around town.
Cepae
Stop by 258 106th Ave. NE in Downtown and you'll find Cepae, a new wine bar offering more than 120 vintages by the glass or bottle, along with French pastries and quiches from its sister bakery La Parisienne.
I See Food
Stop by 14603 N.E. 20th St., Suite 4B in Overlake and you'll find I See Food, a new Cajun/Creole seafood spot offering dishes like gumbo, jambalaya and Cajun fried rice.
Cypress Coffee
Wander over to 3080 148th Ave. SE, Suite 113 in Eastgate and you'll find Cypress Coffee, a spot to score coffee and tea and more. It's the second location for the "community first" coffee shop (the first is in Redmond Ridge), which gives a portion of its proceeds local nonprofits. And with five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, it's been a hit thus far.
Olivia Vail
Stroll past 16301 N.E. Eighth St., Suite 110 in Lake Hills and you'll find Olivia Vail, a brow waxing and eyelash service spot run by Kristen Morrison, a former brow specialist for Nordstrom. With five stars out of nine reviews on Yelp, It's off to a strong start.
Department Bento
Department Bento is a fast-casual Japanese spot from popular Seattle chef Tom Douglas that recently opened its doors inside the Nordstrom at 100 Bellevue Square in Downtown. The "build-your-own" concept, inspired by the Japanese bento boxes at his Belltown restaurant Tanakasan, allows diners to choose between a bento box, rice bowl or salad.
Mi Tea
A Downtown newcomer, Mi Tea is a spot to score bubble tea and smoothies that's located at 175 Bellevue Square. Bellevue is the third U.S. location for this China-based tea shop, which has more than 1,000 outposts around the globe. Its specialty is Himalayan pink salted cheese tea drinks, pairing a tea base with a rich, creamy cheese foam topping.
Aesthetics Refined
Aesthetics Refined is a skincare studio that opened recently at 1020 108th Ave. NE, Floor 2, Studio 19 in Downtown. Helmed by master aesthetician Julia Griebel, its services include custom facials, microneedling, chemical peels and microcurrent.
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi is a sushi bar and steakhouse that opened recently at 10400 N.E. Fourth St., Suite 3100 in Downtown. Perched on the 31st floor of the Lincoln Center South tower, this high-end restaurant specializes in prime dry-aged steaks and high-end sushi rolls, like the Wagyu beef roll with foie gras.
