Bellevue Crab Week 2026
August 14 - 23, 2026
Celebrate one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic flavors during Bellevue Crab Week. With Dungeness crab harvested from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest, crab is a true taste of the region and for 10 delicious days, Bellevue restaurants are putting it in the spotlight. Explore special dishes, creative takes on a Northwest favorite, and plenty of reasons to crack into something new.
From fresh, locally inspired preparations to unexpected culinary creations, Crab Week is your invitation to taste your way through Bellevue and savor a signature flavor of the Pacific Northwest.
Check Out Crab Week on Bellevue Eats
How to Participate in Crab Week
Make every crab-filled bite count with the VueFinder app! Simply log in, check in at participating Crab Week locations, and register your dining experiences to earn entries for delicious Crab Week-inspired prizes. Better yet, participate in all of our themed food weeks throughout the year to earn an exclusive Visit Bellevue tote bag. It's the yummiest way to explore Bellevue, one bite at a time.
🦀 Featured Crab Dishes
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Pressed Dungeness Crab - Dungeness crab with yuzu aspic, shiso oil, frisée, corn miso and ikura.
Baron's Xi'an Kitchen & Bar
Singapore Chili Crab - Tender crab served in a bold, sweet-and-savory chili sauce inspired by one of Singapore’s most iconic seafood dishes.
Bis on Main
Pickled Peaches and Crab Salad - A seasonal crab salad featuring pickled peaches.
Burgermaster
Crab Melt - Real dungeness crab, creamy mayonnaise, and melted swiss cheese on grilled sourdough.
Crab Pot Bellevue
The Royal Seafest - A seafood feast featuring sausage, corn on the cob and red potatoes with a variety of fresh seafood.
Daniel’s Broiler - Bellevue
Crab Rockefeller - Dungeness crab legs, spinach, Pernod, Gruyère and hollandaise.
Duke’s Seafood
Dungeness Crab “Un”Cake and Dungeness Crabby Deviled Egg - Two crab-forward creations showcasing sweet, tender Dungeness crab.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Spicy California Roll - Yuzu crab, avocado, cucumber, sriracha aioli and sesame soy paper.
El Gaucho Bellevue
Dungeness Crab Cakes - 100% Dungeness crab meat, apple-fennel slaw and red pepper remoulade.
Crab Mac & Cheese - Dungeness crab with fresh-made pasta and coastal cheddar cheese sauce.
Eques
Crab Benedict - A brunch favorite with crab, cream and sweet pepper jelly on a flaky buttermilk biscuit.
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
Fiery Crab Bites - Crispy soft-shell crab and creamy avocado wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
John Howie Steak
Dungeness Crab Cakes - Thai sweet and sour beurre blanc, green papaya salad and garlic lime dressing.
La Mar Bellevue
Dungeness Crab Reventado - Whole Dungeness crab with golden fried rice, broccolini and Peruvian-Cajun spices.
Monsoon
Saigon Dungeness Crab and Dungeness Crab Roll - A Vietnamese-inspired crab feature with bold flavors and fresh preparations.
Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar
Dungeness Crab California Roll and Alaskan King Crab California Roll - A fresh take on classic crab rolls, featuring real Dungeness crab and Alaskan king crab.
Water Grill
Wild Dungeness Crab - Fresh crab on the shell.
Whisk
When it comes to enjoying crab, simple is best for most seafood fanatics. Join Chef James Sherrill in this hands-on class as he shows you the versatility of this fresh taste of the sea with standout recipes for a crab appetizer, a fantastic salad for any spring, summer meal, and of course, the ever popular, anytime of year, crab cake. Learn the restaurant trick for producing perfectly high rounded cakes.
Cucumber Crab Roll Ups Blistered Asparagus Crab Salad with Fresh Breadcrumbs and Spring Garlic Crab Cakes with Wholegrain Mustard Aioli and Arugula
Wild Wasabi Signature
Spicy Crab Soup, Hibachi Crab and Tapas Crab - A trio of crab dishes, including soup, hibachi-style crab and tapas-style preparations.
Keep Exploring with Culinary Trails
Every Culinary Week is paired with a self-guided Culinary Trail, making it easy to build your own tasting itinerary. Discover berry desserts on the Berry Trail, hunt down the juiciest crab dishes, or find hidden dumpling gems across the city. For the ultimate foodie journey, follow the Acclaimed Trail, a curated guide to Bellevue’s most celebrated dining destinations, from rooftop sushi to classic steakhouses and ice cream shops.