Restaurant in Mercer Island, United States
allister
100Pearl PointsSourcing-Led Pacific Northwest
About allister
allister offers one of Mercer Island's most flexible dining schedules, staying open until 10 PM Thursday through Saturday and serving brunch from 10 AM on weekends. The casual dining room suits families, date nights, celebration meals without formality, easy booking makes it a reliable choice when other island kitchens close early.
allister is a Mercer Island restaurant with verified daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. It opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday, at 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday, closes at 9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday. Wednesday through Saturday, it stays open until 10 PM.
Because published details such as cuisine type, chef background, menu format, pricing, seating, beverage program are not verified here, the most reliable way to evaluate allister is by its schedule and location in Mercer Island. For diners comparing timing across nearby options, Crawlspace Gastropub is another restaurant to consider, along with other Mercer Island dining rooms.
What to Expect
Expect a smart-casual Mercer Island restaurant with broad weekly availability. The verified hours support daytime and evening visits, including later closes on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Specifics about the menu, service style, room layout, chef, or signature dishes are not verified, so first-time visitors should check current offerings directly with the restaurant before making plans around a particular dish or format.
For first-timers, the safest planning details are the opening and closing times: 11:30 AM–9 PM Monday and Tuesday, 11:30 AM–10 PM Wednesday through Friday, 10 AM–10 PM Saturday, 10 AM–9 PM Sunday. If you're choosing between allister and other Mercer Island options, consider the day of the week, your preferred dining time, the smart-casual dress code.
Who Should Book
allister fits diners who want a Mercer Island restaurant with daily service and clearly stated hours. It may be especially practical when timing matters, since the restaurant is open every day and remains open until 10 PM from Wednesday through Saturday. For more context on dining across the island, see our full Mercer Island restaurants guide.
What is not verified here matters too: there is no confirmed cuisine category, price range, chef profile, seating count, menu structure, takeout or delivery detail, allergy guidance, or awards information. If those factors are central to your decision, confirm directly before booking, or compare allister with other Mercer Island restaurants such as Bis on Main, BluWater Bistro, Mediterranean Kitchen, Takai by Kashiba, Crawlspace Gastropub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is allister good for a special occasion?
allister may work for a special occasion if the schedule and smart-casual setting fit your plans. Verified details cover hours and dress code, but not cuisine, private dining, seating capacity, pricing, or a celebration-specific format, so confirm directly before planning an important event.
Can allister accommodate groups?
Group capacity is not verified. allister is in Mercer Island and operates daily, with closing times of 9 PM or 10 PM depending on the day. check the venue's official channels to confirm availability for your party size.
What should a first-timer know about allister?
allister is a Mercer Island restaurant with a smart-casual dress code. It is open 11:30 AM–9 PM Monday and Tuesday, 11:30 AM–10 PM Wednesday through Friday, 10 AM–10 PM Saturday, 10 AM–9 PM Sunday. Menu specifics, cuisine type, chef background are not verified here.
What should I order at allister?
Verified menu details are not available here, so ask the restaurant for current offerings when you arrive or before you book. Do not plan around a specific dish or cuisine category unless you confirm it directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at allister?
The verified schedule supports both daytime and evening planning: allister opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Dinner timing is more flexible Wednesday through Saturday, when the restaurant closes at 10 PM; it closes at 9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday.
What are alternatives to allister in Mercer Island?
Other restaurants to compare include Crawlspace Gastropub, Bis on Main, BluWater Bistro, Mediterranean Kitchen, Takai by Kashiba. Compare current hours, menus, reservation availability directly before choosing.
Location
7650 SE 27th St Suite 100, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Mercer Island, United States
Compare allister
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| allister | Easy |
| Crawlspace Gastropub | Unknown |
| Bis on Main | Unknown |
| Mediterranean Kitchen | Unknown |
| Takai by Kashiba | Unknown |
| BluWater Bistro | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- Crawlspace Gastropub, Notable alternative
- Bis on Main, Notable alternative
- Mediterranean Kitchen, Notable alternative
- Takai by Kashiba, Notable alternative
- BluWater Bistro, Notable alternative
Among Mercer Island's limited dining options, allister stands out primarily for its operating hours rather than cuisine or ambiance. Crawlspace Gastropub offers comparable late-evening service with a more casual pub format and a stronger beverage program, making it the better choice for groups prioritizing drinks over a sit-down dinner. Bis on Main delivers a more polished dining experience with French-inspired technique and a tighter menu, though it typically closes earlier and skews higher in price, book there if you want a special-occasion meal rather than a reliable weeknight table.
Mediterranean Kitchen focuses on Greek and Middle Eastern flavors with a family-friendly format, while Takai by Kashiba represents the island's only sushi option with omakase service at a significantly higher price point. If you need a table after 9 PM or want the flexibility of weekend brunch service, allister is often the only practical choice without leaving the island. BluWater Bistro offers waterfront views and a seafood-forward menu but closes earlier in the week, making it less useful for late arrivals.
For value and ease of booking, allister competes directly with Crawlspace and Mediterranean Kitchen, all three operate daily and accommodate walk-ins, but allister's extended Thursday-Saturday hours give it an edge for groups finishing work events or family gatherings that run past 8 PM. If you're splitting your trip between Mercer Island and Seattle, save Takai for a special occasion and use allister for everyday dinning when you need a reliable late table without advance planning.
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