Cascades Grille
Factoria, Bellevue
Restaurant in Bellevue, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Cascades Grille works when the priority is an easy Bellevue dinner rather than a high-profile booking. It suits low-key celebrations, casual business meals, groups that want a relaxed plan, but diners seeking a defined cuisine, awards signal, or destination-level experience should compare it with clearer-format Bellevue options first.
About Cascades Grille
In Bellevue's dining mix, Cascades Grille is a Bellevue venue with evening hours and a smart casual dress code. Consider it when the timing works for your group and you want a direct Bellevue evening plan.
For a celebration, date night, or business meal, confirm the menu and any service details directly before committing. Cascades Grille is a practical option rather than a venue to choose for a specific culinary promise.
Best for a simple Bellevue evening plan, not a statement meal
The strongest reason to choose Cascades Grille is its evening schedule in Bellevue: 3–9 PM Monday through Saturday and 5–9 PM on Sunday. If the occasion needs a clearer direction, compare it against Tutta Bella - Bellevue, or The Crab Pot Bellevue if that venue better matches the plan for the night.
For diners building a higher-stakes meal, Cascades Grille should be evaluated carefully because the public details are limited. Modernist Cuisine is another comparison point to consider if its details better fit the occasion; Cascades Grille is the more general Bellevue option when the plan mainly needs confirmed evening hours and a smart casual dress code.
Who should book it
Consider it for a low-key occasion, a casual client meal, or a weeknight plan where Bellevue location and evening timing carry the decision. Look elsewhere if the group needs a named chef, published awards, a known signature dish, a confirmed price point, or a specific cuisine promise. In that case, the safer move is to cross-shop first, then pick the venue whose details actually match the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 3225 158th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98008
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- embassysuites3.hilton.com
- Phone
- +14256986697
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cascades Grille feels like a suburban American grill tuned for calm, sustained meals. Situated in an east Bellevue corridor near hotels and business parks, the room filters street energy into a controlled, conversation-friendly atmosphere. Lighting and seating favor table service and lingering dinners rather than buzzy, quick-turn service. The restaurant leans into a regional identity—its name nods to the nearby Cascades—while remaining rooted in a durable, unflashy grill tradition. Expect a relaxed, quietly refined dining room that prioritizes steady, comfortable meals over theatrical moments.
Best For
This is a spot built for business dinners, group meals and steady neighborhood dining. Its hotel-adjacent location and proximity to office parks make it a reliable choice for visiting colleagues and local teams. The layout—table-focused seating and a calibrated, conversation-oriented atmosphere—supports meetings that run to a full meal rather than quick lunches. It also suits groups and families who want a predictable, approachable American grill menu in a controlled, evening-friendly setting.
Ordering Tips
The menu follows a classic grill logic: composed cold and warm starters, salads and soups, then protein-anchored mains where steaks and seafood take center stage. Lean into the house strengths—steaks and composed plates—by ordering one of the signature mains such as the 12oz Ribeye, Grilled Salmon or Cinnamon Crusted Pork Chop. The wine list is described as tracking regional preferences, so pick an approachable regional red with steak or a local white with the salmon. Start with a composed starter to balance the protein-forward mains.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy first-floor hotel restaurant atmosphere with comfortable lounge seating and a focus on relaxed Pacific Northwest dining.
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Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- 12oz Ribeye
- Grilled Salmon
- Cinnamon Crusted Pork Chop
Planning details
Location
3225 158th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a clearer casual format, book Tutta Bella - Bellevue instead. If the point of the meal is seafood, The Crab Pot Bellevue is the more direct choice.
For a more ambitious Bellevue meal, compare against Modernist Cuisine before settling on Cascades Grille.
Restaurant context
How Cascades Grille compares in Bellevue
Cascades Grille is the easygoing choice in this set: better for a relaxed Bellevue dinner than for diners chasing a specific culinary point of view. Modernist Cuisine is the more ambitious pick if the meal itself is the event, while Cascades Grille makes more sense when convenience and a calmer plan matter more.
For value and predictability, Tutta Bella - Bellevue is the stronger casual fallback because the format is clearer. The Crab Pot Bellevue is a better match when the group wants seafood as the anchor. Cascades Grille sits between those uses: less format-driven, easier to slot into a general dinner plan.
If Bellevue is flexible, Jack's BBQ - Redmond gives a more specific comfort-food direction, while Miah's Kitchen is only worth considering if its location works for the group. Cascades Grille wins on simplicity, not on a sharper dining identity.
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Compare Cascades Grille
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cascades Grille | Bellevue | No published awards |
| Modernist Cuisine | Bellevue | No published awards |
| Tutta Bella - Bellevue | Bellevue | No published awards |
| Miah's Kitchen | Redmond | No published awards |
| Jack's BBQ - Redmond | Redmond | No published awards |
| The Crab Pot Bellevue | Bellevue | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Cascades Grille?
Evening planning is the clear choice here, since Cascades Grille is open 3–9 PM Monday through Saturday and 5–9 PM on Sunday in Bellevue. Plan around its listed evening hours.
What should a first-timer know about Cascades Grille?
Treat it as a practical Bellevue evening option. The main planning detail is hours: 3–9 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday starting at 5 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Can Cascades Grille accommodate groups?
What are alternatives to Cascades Grille?
Tutta Bella - Bellevue, The Crab Pot Bellevue, Miah's Kitchen, Modernist Cuisine are comparison points to consider if their details better fit your plans. Use Cascades Grille when you want a simpler Bellevue evening plan and its hours work for you.
Is Cascades Grille good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion is low-key and the details fit your needs. Cascades Grille is in Bellevue, has evening hours, lists a smart casual dress code. If the night needs more of a statement, pick a venue with a clearer food identity.
