Santa Fe Mexican Grill

12709 NE 124th St
Kirkland, WA 98034

Sarah M. writes: I wouldn't say that taste wise this is the BEST Mexican restaurant. But it was pretty good.. and pair that with good service, low prices and a cozy environment.. you have a great place to eat!
The hostess greeted us warmly and took us to a super cushy…

Spud Fish & Chips

9702 NE Juanita Dr
Kirkland, WA 98034

Michelle B. writes: Spud's makes me proud to be an American.
Spud's makes me proud to be a Washintonian.
Spud's makes me proud to be a Seattleite.

Spud's makes me the best Fish & Chips and serves it with a mean tartar sauce to boot!

Ezell's Famous Chicken

7531 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Aaron I. writes: Spicy cayene fried chicken,mmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!! !!!!  Not too greasy, they use vegetable oil, with a a nice crunchy outer skin, mmmmmmm!!!!!!!
So I was working in this office in Lynnwood and some of my local coworkers were like you have to get the fresh…

Rock Woodfired Pizza & Brewery

4010 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Kimberly K. writes: i hadn't even heard much about the food, but i heard about the bucket.  five different types of rum thrown into a kid's size bucket they might use to build a sand castle.

except this bucket is more fun, doesn't put sand in your shorts, and you won't…

Trader Joe's

19500 Highway 99
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Matt R. writes: When people complain about Trader Joe's lack of space or parking, I always wonder what they are talking about.  The reason is that I live in Edmonds and this is the TJs I shop at.

Their parking lot is huge and I have never had a problem finding a…

Szechuan 99

6125 200th Ave SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Jason C. writes: The portions here are huge and the food is truly authentic. The beef noodle soap and dan dan noodles are both worthy enough to lie, cheat, steal, and kill for. Fortunately you are not required to do any of those things to get a meal here. The 6.99…

Chevys Fresh Mex

19920 44th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Carrie H. writes: My god.  Have you been here, yet??  I was confused at first, why is it called Chevys??  That's the most un-Mexican name ever.  

Anyhew, I kid you not, probably some of the best food ever.  Why in Lynnwood?!  This place is too good to be in Lynnwood.…

Lasting Memories

3333 184th St SW Ste X
Lynnwood, WA 98037

Lydia K. writes: I am both childless and godless, so I don't fall into many categories of a typical crafter.  However, I love paper, and scrapbooking is a really good excuse to play with paper.  

Lasting Memories has an amazing and beautiful selection of patterned and…

Manna Teriyaki

23805 Highway 99
Ste 104
Edmonds, WA 98026

Akiva S. writes: A billion years ago, right after the sun cooled down and Seinfeld was still on the air (and people still used the phrase 'on the air'), I dated a really cute ballerina who lived in Shoreline and we often took the drive out to Manna Teriyaki to get…

Scott's Bar & Grill

8115 Lake Ballinger Way
Edmonds, WA 98026

Sean M. writes: The have a good Bacon Mac and cheese that really fills you up and tastes very good, and that's the thing that keeps me from giving it two stars rather then three. The service is average at best and the drinks are down right poor. They use sour mix…

Tiger Mountain Tea Company

317 N.W. Gilman Boulevard
Issaquah, WA 98027

michelle r. writes: Lovely!  Very nice tea selection, and they even carry Matcha (a powdered green tea), which is my favorite.  Too bad they only sell it for take-home use & is not offered as a tea that's served by the cup or pot.  There are a few tables to sit at, as…

Mountain Homebrew & Wine Supply

8520 122nd AVE, Suite B6
Kirkland, WA 98033

Diane C. writes: These folks taught me and my husband how to make our own booze from mere apples and grains... geniuses.  

The shop smells delicious, they've got all the stuff you need, and the proprietors are always happy to help you figure out the difference between…

Denny's Pet World

12534 120th Ave NE
Totem Lake Mall
Kirkland, WA 98033

Bob G. writes: This is the one of the best pet store I have seen anywhere in the area.  They have the widest selection of animals of any pet store in the area, bar none!  This is the place I took my kids (and now grand kids) for a quickie "zoo" trip without having…

Anthony's Homeport

135 Lake Street South
Kirkland, WA 98033

cheriann n. writes: Anthony's Homeport has:

-been outdone by new local seafood restaurants that I don't yet know about?
-gone downhill?
-remained the same, but I have now been spoiled by restaurants in San Francisco?
-remained the same, but my memory has not?

Back in the…

Kahili Coffee

105 South Lake Street
Kirkland, WA 98033

Derek C. writes: Once, a place where I would travel to for many reasons: baristas that had a passion for making good coffee and a calm/relaxing atmosphere to name a few.

Times have changed.

Now, I would still drop by if it were on the way simply because of the great…

Sake House

166 Lake St S
Kirkland, WA 98033

Kathleen L. writes: Best Sushi Ever!

The sushi chefs are astonishing at their work and I admire their diligence and creativity. Once you have tasted their rolls you will never stray from this place.

The service is prompt and if you are adventurous, the chefs will…

Blue Fish

166 Lake St S
Kirkland, WA 98033

Jason C. writes: I LOVE IT

The atmosphere is ideal; simple, clean, and intentional. It doesn't try to be something it's not. The mood is relaxing yet very social. It's the kind of place where you meet co-workers for happy hour (btw, the specials are grand). It's also…

Crab Cracker

452 Central Way
Kirkland, WA 98033

Betsey S. writes: I've been to the Crab Cracker more times than I can count over the last 15 years.  My family is from Redmond, and the Crab Cracker has been our main celebration restaurant forever (we branch out much more now that I live on the 'west side' though).…

Hoffman's Fine Pastries

226 Parkplace Ctr
Kirkland, WA 98033

Chris O. writes: Cinnamon crisp heaven.

In my experience, in every regard except one, Hoffman's is an average bakery.  I've had a few things and have never been blown away, and in general the young girls working the counter are more cute than service-oriented.

But 90%…

Meze the Mediterranean Delicatessen

935 6th St S
Kirkland, WA 98033

Sarah K. writes: I was on an appt right down the street and hadn't eaten all day and it was 4ish and I was absolutely famished!  

I by the grace of God happened to find this little gem!  I walked in and was standing at the counter and the owner whisked me off to a…

Jimmy John's
Neighborhood: Downtown

1200 Third Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: Grabbed lunch here the other day.  I went around 11:30 am and there was no line, I walk in and before I had a chance to check out the menu I was asked what I wanted.  Not good please let me read the menu before I can tell you want I want.  I felt…

The Columbia Tower Club
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

701 5th Ave
Ste 7500
Seattle, WA 98104

Helen H. writes: You know that you are going to get exceptional views if you have to take two elevators to get to the top.  I have been here a couple of times for networking and special events and every time I'm treated like a princess.  The food is decadent, the…

Adam Tailoring & Alterations
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

206 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104

Kuang C. writes: Adam is my secret.

Literally in a hole-in-the-wall, he has been making clients better looking since 1984. With 40 years of experience as a tailor, in Vietnam and tucked away in the tiny shop on Jackson, Be Van Nguyen, is still the best deal in town.…

New Orleans Creole Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

114 1st Avenue S.
Seattle, WA 98104

Karl H. writes: Ok... gather around nice and close.  Now this is something the other yelp reviewers won't tell you. In this particular restaurant, the bartenders have what they call "Cajun Gin".  And one night in a semi-drunken state or "stupor" I ordered several…

St. James Cathedral
Neighborhood: First Hill

804 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

patrick g. writes: I was invited to I believe something called a dedication ceremony here awhile back.  I was pleasantly surprised that my blackened soul didn't get fried to a smoking crisp upon entering this beautiful building.  I kept thinking that maybe everyone…

Market Fresh III
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

925 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Maria C. writes: Screw Specialty's and their cookies - I love a good salad bar and paying by the pound for food. Made myself a huge spinach salad with lots of goodies, got a passable california roll, some strawberries, a decent potsticker and a couple of butterflied,…

Jeannie P Mucklestone
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

615 2nd Ave
Ste 720
Seattle, WA 98104

L Eldub W. writes: So, I'm heading over the I-90 bridge at about 10:45 on a Thursday night. Road is perfectly clear and I'm cruising along when I see police lights behind me. The fine gentleman cited me for going 70 MPH on on a clear, dry I-90 at 10:45 at night. Now, I…

Top Gun Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

606 S Weller St
Seattle, WA 98104

Jeff G. writes: No. You won't find Tom Cruise flying a jet , or any "Mission Accomplished" posters on the flightdeck. This place has nothing to do with fighter pilots or aircraft carriers. Instead it's one of the best Dim Sum places around.

My grandmother always…

Ivar's Acres of Clams

Pier 54
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: This is for Ivar's Sunday brunch.  I took visiting guest here for brunch since Salty's couldn't get us in.  The food was warm, fresh and flavorful and there was a nice selection to choose from.  Not nearly as wonderful as Salty's but it worked for…

Dry Soda
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

410 First Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104

Diana L. writes: Since I stopped drinking booze about 6 years ago, I have been on the look out for a beverage to accomplish the task that wine and sometimes beer completed for me back in the drunk days - pair well with food.  

I basically resigned myself to Pellegrino…

Elliott Bay Cafe
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

101 S Main St
Seattle, WA 98104

Kimberly K. writes: good for: people watching.  eavesdropping.  relaxing and reading a good book.  downtime.  snickerdoodles.  generally good food.  atmosphere.

bad for:  coffee.  not.so.much.

Studio 904
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

401 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Lorirose B. writes: The location of Studio 904's Seattle Salon is perfect for me, right down the street from my office. The prices are very reasonable, the customer service is excellent and they have great discounts. I enjoy going Studio 904's salon for the experience…

McCoy's Firehouse
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

173 S Washington St
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: During this past Thursday's ArtWalk a group of us were stumbling, I mean walking around Pioneer Square enjoying the art when all of a sudden we realized Jon hadn't had enough to drink yet.  What to do, what to do?  Oh look McCoy's let's go there it's…

All City Coffee
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

125 Prefontaine Pl S
Seattle, WA 98104

Jim W. writes: I went to Seattle and I had coffee somewhere other than Starbucks!  Wouldn't that be a great souvenir T-Shirt?

Really friendly and helpful staff here, especially considering I came in looking to score a demitasse cup as part of a scavenger hunt…

Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

608 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Darren Y. writes: How dare you people give this place less than three stars! Yes, it has more to do with basements than it has to do with artifacts but hey, it's called the "Underground Tour" not the "Underground ARTIFACTS Tour". Duh.

For the history of Seattle and…

Laguna Vintage Pottery
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

116 South Washington Street
Seattle, WA 98104

Aaron R. writes: Again, for me this place holds zero interest. Its an accident waiting to happen. Shelves and piles of pottery. Waiting for Aaron to walk into, bump or knock over.
Lots of varying styles from fiesta-ware to rustic stuff. Kitschy to classy, they have it…

Fu Lin
Neighborhood: International District

512 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104

Janeane S. writes: I had the miso ramen here and it was pretty good, though I could detect little to no miso flavor.  It came with seaweed, a hard boiled egg, sliced pork, and bean sprouts.  I liked it.  The broth and noodles aren't as perfect as Samurai Noodle, but…