Wagyu House to Open Bellevue Location by Early 2027
The all-you-can-eat yakiniku eatery will replace the longtime Din Tai Fung spot at Lincoln Square North.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Dining Out
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Wagyu House plans to launch a new Bellevue restaurant by the end of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027. The yakiniku barbecue concept will take over the space formerly occupied by Din Tai Fung at Lincoln Square North.
Why it matters
This expansion brings the Chubby Group concept to Bellevue, marking a shift in the local dining landscape as it follows a 14-year run by the previous tenant in that prime location. It coincides with broader high-profile hospitality developments arriving in the city.
Chubby Group operates 20 restaurant concepts across 15 states, while the Wagyu House brand currently maintains three locations nationwide. The new Bellevue site will transition into a space that hosted Din Tai Fung for 14 years.
The players
Chubby Group
This hospitality firm owns and operates Mama Xita BBQ in Bellevue, Wagyu Factory in North Seattle, and Wagyu House.
Nobu
The global hospitality brand manages more than 50 restaurants and 19 properties, with plans to convert towers at Avenue Bellevue into Nobu Residences.
The details
Wagyu House is an all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue restaurant where patrons grill their own meat directly at their tables. This opening is part of a wave of luxury dining arrivals in Bellevue, which also includes plans for a 10,000-square-foot Nobu restaurant.
Timeline
14 years was the duration Din Tai Fung occupied the Lincoln Square North space.
Wagyu House is expected to open by the end of 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027.
The Nobu restaurant in Bellevue is scheduled to open in 2027.
Culture Shift
The arrival of Wagyu House at Lincoln Square North follows a pattern of high-end restaurant expansion occurring throughout Bellevue alongside the development of luxury hospitality at Avenue Bellevue. This trend reflects a broader move toward premium, experiential dining concepts in the city.
Residents can expect the new restaurant to introduce a self-grilling dining experience to Lincoln Square North by early 2027. This change marks the end of the 14-year tenure of the previous tenant at this specific retail location.
The takeaway
The transformation of prime retail real estate in Bellevue reflects the city's ongoing status as a destination for national dining brands. Locals looking for new options should prepare for the transition of Lincoln Square North as construction timelines progress toward early 2027.
Further reading
For more on the changing food scene in the city, check out the latest updates in Bellevue Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My Northwest.
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