Top Gun
This old favorite restaurant closed in seattle, but is now open in the factoria area of bellevue, almost at the intersection of i-405 and i-90, across lake washington.
Udupi Palace
15600 ne 8th st # 9, crossroads mall 425 649-0355. udupi serves authentic thali plates, dosas, and pani puri, not available in seattle. their daily lunch buffet is a soul food hit with many south indian microsoft employees. [closed as of 12/1/2010]
Maggianos
Downtown bellevue for great pinot noir and italian fare.
Daniel's Broiler
Located on the 21st floor of the Bank of America Building, with spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains and Lake Washington available from every table. Serves great traditional steak & seafood dishes, exclusively uses USDA Prime Beef.
Facing East
Very good Taiwanese food: including many popular street foods.
Gilbert's on Main
Serves excellent breakfasts & deli sandwiches, wide assortment of bagel choices, and great coffee.