Ooba's Mexican Grill

15802 NE 83rd St
Redmond, WA 98052

Betsy K. writes: This is not Mexican. This is So Cal Mexican. Completely different!

It's reasonably priced. Great food. Cool guys working behind the counter, and I will never host an EYL here because it's way too popular and it would take forever to get our food.…

Victor's Celtic Coffee Company

7993 Gilman St
Redmond, WA 98052

Jon L. writes: Certainly one of the most distinctive Seattle-area coffee shops: all very warm and worn wood, good coffee, food (I think -- looks good anyway). Often busy though.

REI

7500 166th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052

Flor D. writes: Who goes to Seattle with no rain jacket? Who Who?
Only packing cute outfits and my juicy sweater, I was destined for all failure on Saturday.  

REI is big in Seattle...why not...their flagship is in Seattle...so I knew exactly where to go.  10 minutes…

Blazing Bagels

6975 176th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052

Tiffany S. writes: I'm eating the French Toast bagel right now, and it is amazing. Before I knew what flavor it was I was calling it Angel from Heaven. I'm not in the habit of giving my food cutesy names so you better believe this bagel was special. Bravo!

Ben Franklin Crafts

15756 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052

Betsy K. writes: Top 5 reasons to come here:

1. It's local, not like JoAnns or Michaels.
2. Really Really great fake flowers. They're kinda spendy but totally worth it! Very realistic!!
3. Hello? It's named after one of our country's forefathers!
4. They have everything!…

Village Square Cafe

16150 NE 85th St Ste 104
Redmond, WA 98052

Betsy K. writes: One word.... Chili.

I love chili. I'm a fan. It is something that I'm always in a mood for. Not to spicy though - I don't do spicy. : )

I love the chili here and when I say love - I mean it! Like, over my love of dogs love it!

This was the first place…

Red House Beer & Wine Shoppe

410 Burnett Ave S
Renton, WA 98055

Julianne B. writes: This place is just adorable!  I went with my moma for dinner and wine and beer.  The outdoor seating is like a private garden.   Its very quiet and the server gave us good attention.  After living in Renton for over a year now (was living in Seattle)…

Creme De La Creme

440 Olympia Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056

Lissa M. writes: When we were planning our wedding, I decided that the cake was the one place I was willing to splurge, but Creme De La Creme was really quite reasonable--not much more than FAR inferior choices we sampled.

Creme de la Creme worked with us to design a…

Jimmy Mac's Roadhouse

225 SW 7th St
Renton, WA 98055

Jake R. writes: I've been meaning to try out this place. We had just finished a huge deadline and one of the managers wanted to take us out for lunch. I suggested Jimmy Mac's since it was close and I was interested to see what it was all about.
We got there around…

Friedel's Service Inc

345 Factory Pl N
Renton, WA 98055

Bounce B. writes: I shouldn't tell you this, because the last thing I want is to have to wait longer to get my car into a repair shop, but Friedel's is fabulous -- honest, unpretentious, innovative, and friendly.

After donating my beloved Saab to chop-shop anonymous…

Keg Steakhouse & Bar

3750 E Valley Rd
Renton, WA 98055

Thomas L. writes: So since I was craving for steaks and with such good reviews as well as the Renton KEGS was not too far from me, I had to hit this spot!

I went here for lunch (not late lunch), around 1ish.  The place still had a few customers spillover from lunch…

Ezell's Chicken

4575 NE 4th St
Renton, WA 98058

D.J. Y. writes: 03/08 Update!!
They take Credit and Debt cards!!  Holla!!!  The other plus is they have a few tables to dine at, that way the chicken is served up HOT'N fresh!!
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Eat'n goooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooood in the neighborhoooooooooooooooo…

Molbak's

13625 NE 175th St
Woodinville, WA 98072

Amanda W. writes: Dear Beautiful Flowering Shrubs:

Please hide when I show up and tell your plant, bulb, evergreen, and succulent friends to hide too.  To come to my house is a death sentence.  

Please inform the gardening staff here that I will ruin their beautiful…

Bookstore A Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

1007 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: I like this place, I normally stop here on my way home because I usually just miss my bus by 5 minutes so instead of waiting outside for the next one I stop in the Bookstore for one more drink.  It's dark and intimate and they have walls of books you…

McCormick's Fish House & Bar

722 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Julia Z. writes: The Happy Hour is awesome, and everything on that menu is well-priced for the large portions you get. The bartenders and wait staff are friendly and will mostly keep your drink full. I especially favor the delicious burger and steak fries for $3.

It's…

Bakeman's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

122 Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98104

Laura P. writes: I survived Bakeman's!  

Know your terminology just so you don't get yelled at- white on white, dark on white, etc.  I got white (turkey breast) on dark (wheat).  I was prepared, had cash, knew what I wanted on the side.  I didn't get yelled at until I…

The Fireside Room
Neighborhood: First Hill

900 Madison St
Sorrento Hotel
Seattle, WA 98104

Jeff G. writes: Embrace your inner millionaire. I'm sure I can't afford to stay at the Sorrento but I can at least be treated like Donal Trump in the lobby. The Fireside Room is the lobby bar of the Sorrento and an adjunct of the Hunt Club bar and restaurant. Plush…

Mitchelli Trattoria
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

84 Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98104

Maria C. writes: Sitting at the bar, happily enjoying $2.75 happy hour lemon drops, someone asked "Didn't this used to be called Trattoria Mitchelli?" I said "Si, si..." and then the owner came walking by speaking Italian with that look that can be interpreted as…

Fuji Sushi
Neighborhood: International District

520 S Main St
Seattle, WA 98104

Helen H. writes: Derek was in the ID getting a haircut so we decided to go to Maneki for dinner.  We went over there around 6 and was told that the first available table would be at 7:45.  Two other women checking in were also shocked with the wait, so they started…

Shanghai Garden Restaurant II
Neighborhood: International District

524 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Lindi M. writes: So, last night decided that it would be fun to go to the I.D. to try to find a good place to eat. So, I grabbed my dining partner and we drove around on our scooters and finally just stopped at a place that had a lot of people in it. To my surprise,…

Clog Factory
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

217 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Rachel B. writes: Ok. I am not a clog wearer but I am a slipper as a gift buyer. Which I did a while back for my gf.

So, I got the wrong kind. She wanted the booties rather than the slip ons.

So, I take 'em back knowing it will cost more to get the booties.

The guy…

Canton Wonton House
Neighborhood: International District

608 S Weller St
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: Day four of Jury Duty, and again we have an hour and a half for lunch.  Some of my fellow jurors decide to join me for lunch in the ID. This day I had in mind where I wanted to go, Canton Noodle House.

We walked down, it was cold again but the thought…

Kau Kau Barbeque
Neighborhood: International District

656 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104

Nori V. writes: THE BEST BBQ PORK IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice tender, moist, and juicy marinated pork loin (Charsiu) you'll EVER taste!  

An insider: You can request lean or fatty Charsiu!  

P.S. Their chow mein is the most inexpensive, massive quantity AND I…

The Bus Stop
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

508 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98105

Dunzo S. writes: A great, no bullshit Capitol Hill bar appealing to an eclectic range of ppl where no one takes themselves too seriously however cool they may truly be --- locals, gays, hipsters, plain janes all wanting a stiff drink and fun times.  Small, dark and…

Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
Neighborhood: University District

4757 12th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105

patrick g. writes: I wish I could come here everyday and basically shovel all their delicious food into my belly.  It all looks good.  Reading the menu as I stood in line, I thought I might wet myself everything sounded so good. I'm sorry, that sounded weird huh?…

Queen Mary Tea Room

2912 N.E. 55th Street
Seattle, WA 98105

Stephanie P. writes: When I was little, my mother and I had a ritual of going to afternoon tea.  Although I was a definite tomboy and not such a fan of dresses or brushing my hair, for some reason I was always willing to spend a couple of hours in the rarefied,…

Fire Works Fine Crafts Gallery
Neighborhood: University District

2629 NE Univ Village Mall
Seattle, WA 98105

Christine S. writes: I love this place!!  I love looking at their beautiful organic jewelry and neat ceramics.  This place is great for special gifts.

The Burke Museum
Neighborhood: University District

17th Ave NE & NE 45th St
University of Washington Campus
Seattle, WA 98105

Mitzie H. writes: Let me start off by saying on the first Thursday of each month it's FREE!!!  And who doesn't like free?

If you're not a Paleontologist like Ross from Friends, and like me; if you've seen one set of dinosaur fossils somewhere you've seen them all.  I…

Alpenland Delicatessen

2707 78th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

Jim C. writes: I would have thought that, having a German mom, I would know something of German food.  It turns out I don't know a bloody thing.

My wife and I met at Alpenland for lunch one day and were blown away by how friendly the staff were, how delicious the…

Marinepolis Sushi Land USA

8910 161st Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052

D.J. Y. writes: I likes me some conveyor belt sushi, and you get what you pay for, including the service.  Sushi-snobs stay away, you've been warned!!

Conveyor belt sushi=fast food sushi, no more no less....

I enjoyed my visit here with the family over this past…

Melrose Grill

819 Houser Way S
Renton, WA 98055

Julianne B. writes: I really love this place.  Since living in Renton (from West Seattle) for over one year,  this is my favaorite restaraunt in Renton.  I could be swayed to love another more, but until then...
I've been in 4 times at least and everytime is the same:…

Fin N Bone

317 Main Avenue South
Renton, WA 98055

Mary T. writes: Four stars? Three stars? Four stars? Three stars? The gut says "three," the mind says, "Do you just want to give it three because it's Renton and there are no tablecloths? Really?"

So I take into account the whole experience and the whole experience…

Vino's Ristorante Italiano

212 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98055

Julia Z. writes: A member of the Grazie/Firenze/Pizzeria Guido family of Italian restaurants, Vino's will not fail to satisfy despite its somewhat out of the way Renton location.

This restaurant occupies a former house and the intimacy of the dining rooms lends…

Lakeshore Veggie House

15 Lake St
# 103
Kirkland, WA 98033

Anna H. writes: Located by the Kirkland Waterfront Gazebo, Marina Park, this restaurant has one of the best Asian Vegetarian dishes I have ever tasted. I am not a strict Vegetarian myself, but after befriending the owner, Irene, I am so inspired to eat more…

Plaza Garcia Family Mexican Restaurant

12108 Juanita Dr NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

Claire M. writes: I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Plaza Garcia. It is situated in a small strip of shops and looks a little sketchy from the outside. The service was fantastic. We were seated right away and the host had menus in his hands for us before we even…

Trader Joe's 132

12632 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

John H. writes: I don't know if I'd consider this location all that "convenient".  If you're heading north on 405 it's an easy stop, but going the other way be prepared to fight the gigantic clusterfuck that is Totem Lake.  Whoever designed that interchange really…

Safeway

10020 NE 137th St
Kirkland, WA 98034

Bob G. writes: Others have called what happened to this Safeway a Makeover.  I wouldn't call complete demolition and building a new larger store from scratch a makeover.  This is one of the new modern Safeways.  They added space onto every department and made it an…