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Readers' Choice Poll: Who Has The Best Outdoor Dining on Mercer Island?

Vote in our poll and let us know in the comments.

When the weather is nice everyone likes to get outside and enjoy the sun and warmth, and one fo the best ways to do that is by sitting outside and enjoying a nice lunch or dinner with friends and family.

We’re asking readers to choose their favorite outdoor dining spot on Mercer Island.

Vote for your favorite in the poll below: , , , , — and just to add a little summer flavor, .

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And click on the links above and rate the business on its Patch Directory listing. You can also leave a review to let your neighbors know why you love it.

In the event of a tie, we will break it based on the comments here and reviews on the Patch Directory listing, so please explain your choice.

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The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday, and we’ll announce the winner later that day.

Don't see your favorite place? Tell us in the comments section. Have a favorite in the next town over? Vote for the best Mother’s Day brunch spot in Bellevue, too.

Because our poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be based on a point system in which poll results and Patch Place ratings are weighted equally. In the event of a tie, the Patch editor will determine the winner based on comments and reviews on Patch Places. For full contest details, see the attached PDF with the rules. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

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