My favorite thing was the mezcal cocktail (Hollow Purple) and the overall cozy, warm upscale lodge vibe. Food checked the boxes but were really pricey. I really liked the bread assortment and my least favorite was the salmon pasta read more

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The Barking Frog is a well known and trusted restaurant in the community. They have a slightly upscale but comfortable ambiance, international dishes and great service. Everything was tasty, ask the waiter for recommendations and they will allow you to swap sides if there's something you don't like. All in all is always a good experience at the Barking Frog read more

Barking Frog - New American Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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Dropped by Barking Frog yesterday for a business dinner with a group of six, and honestly, the kitchen nailed it. We started off sharing a few apps for the table. The crab cakes had a perfect sear, and the oysters were incredibly clean and well-shucked. The poke udon was an inspired standout--the texture of the fish cut into an udon shape was spot on. For the protein, I went with the lamb and lobster tail. The lamb was perfectly executed--tender, great mouthfeel, and the flavor profile was balanced without being overpowering. The lobster was butter-poached to perfection with a great snap. I ended up double-padding the finish with two desserts (no regrets). The bergamot was a nice hit of acidity to cut through the meal, and the crème brûlée had a flawless, glass-like torch on the sugar. It's rare to see a menu where every plate has such a distinct identity and well-developed flavors, but the line really nailed the execution. Service was top-tier, too. The FOH staff were super friendly, knew the specs of every dish, and hit that sweet spot of being attentive without hovering. Our entire group loved the meal. If you're looking for a spot that's low-key but brings high-end technique, this is it. read more

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Great spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. Perfect if you are celebrating a special occasion of just having a casual catch up with a friend. The service is great, friendly and knowledgeable staff and absolutely delicious food. The beignets are a must-try! And the glazed prawns. Sooo Soo good. Oh and fish and chips too! I love that they have a seasonal menu so we get to try something new almost every time we visit. Plenty of parking ! read more

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I love the location of Barking Frog....you can walk the nearby trail, enjoy wine tasting and end up with a great dinner by the end of the evening and stay at Willows Lodge after. It's a very Northwest vibe and has a unique take on many Northwest dishes. Lovely wine selection as well. read more

Still a great, elegant place to go! Went hear during SRW (funny, I was reading my review from SRW 2019!). Definitely a place for special occasions or a treat to yourself. Food and service are excellent! While waiting we were served amuse-bouche -- pureed salmon I think. But whatever it was, it was delicious! First course, we liked both dishes and hard to choose which one we liked more of because they were so different from each other. I'm glad I got to try them both! We appreciated the heads up from our server that that only 2 were left of the Matsutake & Chanterelle Veloute and that he can reserve both of them for us if interested. - Scallop Crudo autumn tide - charred cucumber essence, umeboshi pickled apple, toasted wild rice crackle, shiso oil - Matsutake & Chanterelle Veloute - wild foragers sunchoke, smoked huckleberry oil, spruce-toasted seed crips. Second course - another 2 equally great dishes! - Braised pork belly & wild gatherings - heritage pork belly, foraged walnut gremolata, parsnip silk, black garlic-cacao jus. - Cedar smoked sturgeon - fennel pollen lacquer, chanterelle conserva, ember roasted squash, pumpkin seed romesco Third course - 3 for 3! - Pumpkin bread pudding - orange toffee sauce, cranberry compote, white chocolate - Dark chocolate coffee ganache - crispy praline base, caramelia cremeux, chocolate cracker If you want to treat yourself to great food and service, this is the place to go! Worth every $$$$. read more

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Ambience. Design fabulous Lodge Pacific Northwest Feel. Monday morning breakfast is easy and not too busy. Big difference from their weekend branches. Pretty good coffee drinks. They make their chocolate Grenache for the mocha in house. My husband liked the huckleberry pancakes, although I thought they could have more berries There wasn't much for me except for avocado toast with fell flat. The avocado was more like a mash, and the bread was not even warm or toasted. It was bland . I only had a few bites. But they were kind and helpful. I wish they had steel cut oats I urge them to create some more options for a vegan and or just anyone who wants a lighter healthy fair. We will try them tonight read more

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We had a delicious and expensive breakfast this morning at the Barking Frog. It wasn't crowded and we sat outside. The service is great and so is the avocado toast! It's really pretty inside and out and fun and very relaxing! Our waitress Mo is delightful! The berries are grown here and so delicious! read more

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Went here for Seattle Restaurant Week. This is the menu choices you can have for a 3-course lunch meal at $35. I love the mushrooms appetizer and cauliflower soup (very creamy). The duck confit was also pretty good as a main dish. The Butternut squash risotto had some pickled onions or something. The dessert the honey butter ice cream was surprisingly good, and the chocolate panna cotta was very rich and really good too. The staff were super nice and really hospitable. We had a Wed lunch reservation so not alot of people which is also good. read more

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Food was delicious, was recommended the Huevos Rancheros when my friend and I couldn't decide on a second dish! We got that and the Barking Frog platter and it was all absolutely delicious and perfect portions. We didn't have reservations so they asked if we were ok to sit at the bar. Turned out the bar is actually very spacious and comfortable. On top of all that they let us take the small jars of jam with us to-go! So fun. We'll definitely be back! read more

Barking Frog - Barking Frog Platter - New American Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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Wine list - OVER five stars incredible and I appreciated having higher quality wines in half bottle sizes. The sommelier Beth is a STAR and I recommend visiting to talk to her and try the wines. Unfortunately I found the food way overpriced for quite small portions. This is a case of tweezery, overly done food that tosses too much on the plate so the flavors are chaotic and at times fighting each other. I had the sunchoke soup, which was more like a puree. It had multiple oils, some kind of microgreen which tasted like grass (not wonderful), and while each bite was a little different (in a good way), overall it didn't have a lot of flavor. It was in a TINY cup sized bowl. I also got the bread, and I tried a little of each kind served, and none of them were that appealing. One had far too much thyme in it (if you like thyme you will enjoy). One was dry and flavorless, the multigrain tasted like my sandwich bread. The other two were okay. Why do five breads instead of one really good one? For entree I got the scallop dish. The three scallops in my scallop dish were perfectly cooked and tasted great, but three scallops is basically what you get for dinner with this meal. (for $52) The only additional items were multiple sauces on the plate, and three spiced cauliflower stalks. Just three. The two sauces clashed. One was middle-eastern spiced, and overpowering, the other perfect and delicious. I think it was saffron, which should have paired with the other sauce profile, but didn't. The saffron one was luscious and creamy, the other jarring, cinnamon-ish and overpowering. There were a few sultanas, and they were great. If you're paleo or keto, or GF this is a good option. It is very light, though, and you may still be hungry after. I realize American portions are WAY too large, and I far prefer eating smaller portioned courses, but this soup and scallop seemed like the first two courses in a progression, not an appetizer and entree which is how it's set in the menu and cost almost $100. I'll come back for more wine. read more

First off, it is pretty difficult to get seated here if you don't have a reservation. Food-wise, it's your standard American breakfast. The huckleberry pancakes and egg dishes are pretty good, but nothing special. Service was decent, I wished they came around with coffee refills without us having to ask multiple times. The ambience is nice, across from the hotel. Overall, this is a solid breakfast spot with your traditional breakfast dishes. read more

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Delicious lunch for restaurant week! Made reservations and was quickly seated. Service was Friendly and the food was portioned just right. Cauliflower soup was blended super well and benefited from adding salt and pepper. The mushroom appetizer was nice with all the sauce compliments eaten together vs separately. Duck confit was tender and really flavorful, complimented well with the flavors and textures of the vegetables. My risotto was a bit on the sweet side and rice texture was a bit mushy vs firm but still an ok dish. The star of the meal was dessert. Loved my peacan tart - great crust, perfect amount of crunchy and sweetness. Chocolate panna cotta w peanuts was a huge hit as well and would reorder both again! read more

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Came to Woodinville to do some wine tasting and a little staycation. We decided to stay at the Willows Lodge and try Barking Frog for brunch before we headed back to Seattle. I made a reservation for 12:30 and we arrived early as I hadn't realized that the restaurant was right across from the main entrance to the lodge. We were seated right away, which was nice. The place isn't huge but the set up is fairly nice and they maximize the space. Decor was also well done. I ordered a passion fruit bellini, it was good but took a little bit to come out. We had the beignets to start, they were good and the strawberry rhubarb cream cheese spread was really nice. For mains we had the the Barking Frog breakfast and the biscuits and gravy with eggs. My bf definitely enjoyed his Barking Frog breakfast, and while I overall enjoyed the biscuits and gravy it could've used a little more gravy to biscuit ratio, especially for thick semi dry biscuits. Getting my eggs over easy helped. I left probably 40% of the biscuits on plate. A good meal overall but service could've been a bit better and the time between ordering a drink, looking for our server and making eye contact with other staff and being ignored left me feeling a little weird. If a manager sees you swivelling your head 20 times and making eye contact maybe they could stop by and see if everything is okay. It was busy so I'll give them some grace. Hopefully if I ever go back the experience is a little better. read more

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The onsen egg was pretty underwhelming. The pasta was underdone, and the pepper and overall flavors didn't really work for me. The bread was also a miss -- very salty and not enjoyable at all, to the point where we couldn't finish it. The service itself was good and friendly, but the duck dish was an extremely small portion for such a high price, which made the experience feel not worth the cost. Overall, for the price point, I don't think this place delivers enough to justify it. read more

Best brunch in the Seattle metro area. I went here a few months ago, and I think of it often. All of the food tasted of incredible quality, and was well prepared too. The Beignets: Delectable Barking frog breakfast: I love that it has both bacon and sausage. Fluffy perfect eggs. I got a side of garlic Parmesan fries instead of roasted potato on my barking frog breakfast. Also stellar. read more

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WILLOWS LODGE RESTAURANT. This restaurant is actually part of the hotel. It is elegant and nicely appointed, both inside and out. The outdoor seating is pleasant on a warm summer day with umbrellas for shade. Our friends raved about this place. It's nice, and we enjoyed our meal, but rave? I dunno. The service was excellent, and the food was above average. It is pricy and presents itself as such. This restaurant also handles all the room service for the hotel, so if you have trouble getting a reservation and are staying at the hotel, you can always return to your room and order from the menu there, although it is slightly more limited. For our appetizers, we had the caviar plate, which contained a tablespoon or less of caviar, some crème, and those little pancake-like caviar breads. Our entrees were very good as well. Cheers. read more

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My husband took me out to dinner at Barking Frog restaurant while we were visiting my family in the area. I had a nice French 75 for my cocktail, my husband had a Vesper. We shared foie gras for our starter, I had Pacific sturgeon for my main, my husband had the diver scallops. My husband ordered a nice bottle of French champagne to go with dinner. For dessert we split a Bavarian goat cheese cake and a creme brulee and coffee. The restaurant was elegantly decorated for the holidays and the wait staff was attentive. read more

Short Answer: Pick the "Barking Frog." Bigger party? Small party? Yes. Need fantastic food, ambiance AND amazing service? Here you go. They have you covered. A Bit Longer Answer (as those who know me have come to expect): ...and they say advertising doesn't work...Ha! It did for me! While sitting in front of my computer this morning, coffee in hand, going hither and yon between financial articles and the daily deluge of emails, I stumbled upon an email from "Barking Frog." Oh...ooh...oh my...their menu was enchanting. It was enchanting enough to convince me to book a table for this evening for my husband and me. Just saying, when you are directed to the "Open Table" website there is this little box down further that asked for any notes you might want to provide. I usually do. No, it wasn't anything all that important, I just said I was "hijacking my husband of 36+ years from yard work for a "date night". That's all. Dash forward to walking in. We were greeted by a lovely hostess named Hailey, who had a smile and an attitude that welcomed you immediately. She had actually read my comments. How nice! Tim, our main server, and Victor. his assistant, were perfectly available without hovering. Tim actually knew the menu. He referred to his notes on occasion to verify a question. As often as they change their menu, depending on what is fresh, and/or the groovy whimsy of the chef, I appreciate Tim's attention to detail. By the by, our table was wonderful! It was in a corner, on a corner so we could see their outside deck (which looks fantastic but a bit too humid for me tonight), their cool kitchen and the other guests. It may have been the best table there. I would certainly ask for it again. You know that table that is in the corner without you feeling you are "stuck in a corner"? Nice! The noise level is, in my humble opinion, PERFECT! They were busy, especially for a Tuesday but, even with the fairly open concept, it was not loud, just happy chatter. We could easily hear each other. Yay! Our food? OH MY GOSH! We started with their house salad, "The 'Hidden Choice". Light, with a balsamic dressing to die for, obviously freshly cut romaine and the sweetest baby tomatoes... We also ordered their breadbasket - highly recommend this! There were at least four different types of bread - all freshly made and very good. They also had a gluten-free selection available, but I am afraid I am more a "Go Gluten or Go Home" kind of gal. I admit, I did ask another guest at another table who had ordered the gluten-free option what she thought, and she said it was wonderful. Our entrées? They were both lovely in presentation and flavor!!! I ordered the Diver Scallops option. Oh, happy day! The saffron yogurt sauce, the vanilla sultans, the pistachios, and the vadouvan carrots were seriously the perfect accompaniment to those DIVER SCALLOPS! (I had to look the vadouvan spice mix up after I got home just to make sure, it's a French derivative -as Tim mentioned, of a masala spice mix - BIG FAN... Oh, World Spice in Seattle carries it, I just ordered it...but I digress) We, lovers of scallops, understand that there is a FINE LINE between complimenting scallops and overpowering them. The Barking Frog rocked this one! The scallops were so delicious! And the way they were presented, on top of all these delightful flavors, carefully placed individually but alongside each other, allowing you to either enjoy them together or separately (my vote is to include them all in one bite, but that is me). As Tim also shared, it is not a "hot" just truly tasty. We also had a side of some of the best asparagus I have had in forever. Craig opted for the "long bone pork chop". Now, let me preface this by saying Craig has had issues with pork chops over the years. They tend to be a bit tough, right? Pork, I find, is often so lean it comes at the expense of tender...but, God bless him, Craig took a leap of faith and ordered it (after quizzing poor Tim for at least a few minutes). The presentation: gorgeous. The pork chop itself: INCREDIBLE! So tender and good! The way they plated it was completely different to what I had seen before. It was innovative and allowed for such a thick chop to be cooked to perfection without having the outside being overdone. Craig was over the moon. I assured myself, and Craig, I was skipping dessert...until I saw their crème Brulee. Wicked temptress that it is...and with these lavender-vanilla shortbread cookies...I mean really, can you blame me? Gorgeous sugar crust, sweet custard (but not too sweet)...Heaven sent. Order this, too. The Barking Frog is a gem. And it was the perfect "date night". Go there. You will thank me. read more

Cozy winery feel that I enjoyed. The waiter has great recommendations. I tried their unique monte cristo and thought it was delicious with the jam it came with. The sweet potato fries were salted well. There were kids eating here too so feel free to bring children. For brunch prices, I felt like the price and quantity and quality were spot on. Parking was easy but a further walk. We didn't make reservations for a Saturday 12:40pm time and got seated immediately. I was pleasantly surprised! read more

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The service was excellent and the ambiance warm and welcoming. The food was high quality and artistic. I would love to come back for their brunch! read more

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This is a great spot for a nice dinner date, we got in the hall and the place has a nice upscale feeling to it. Our server was friendly and gave us a lot of options, we asked for a vegetarian menu and they provided a separate menu with customizations allowed. The food itself was really fresh and tasted amazing, it is a farm to table concept and most dishes are based on local seasonal produce. Loved the experience will come again and even try their brunch some day. read more

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Excellent food, especially pork chop! Their breakfast is the best of all. Friendly staff and waiters.

Overall, a great experience. Super attentive staff. My water was constantly filled throughout the night! The food was excellent. The lamb was moist and yummy! The oysters were good. The cake was good as well. The food was good overall, but it is the overall experience with the food and staff and drinks and atmosphere that makes this place 4/5. read more

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Very nice experience and food. Less crowded which was good. limited lunch menu makes the choices clear read more

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It's been such A long time since I visited this restaurant. This is always my favorite place. The ambiance, staff and FOOD are all superb. And this visit was no different. SRW menu included dishes I like such as pear salad and scallops. So happy! I usually have menu that I don't like especially out of SRW menu and rather pass places I'd visit otherwise. The pear salad was a good portion with pear, arugula, candid walnuts and Gorgonzola balanced perfectly with delicate vinaigrette. The scallops were perfectly cooked not dry not raw. The citrus sauce and the well seasoned mashed potato were not overwhelming. Roasted broccolis were charred and a bit of bitterness I'd rather have them steamed. The chocolate mousse was smooth and not too sweet but rich which I really liked. Ordered a cup of coffee which was strong and accompanied very well with the cake. Overall I'm glad I came. This restaurant is solid and consistent I really appreciate the hard work they do! read more

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A disappointment. We had heard so many good things from gourmet friends that our expectations were high. Their setting is superb as is the interior. On a packed Sunday evening the crowd noise was somehow muffled making conversation easy. The waiter appeared quickly asking for our drink order but not inquiring if we would like bread for the table. The menu used adjectives that seemingly were intended to impress if not intimidate since they fell short of explanation. My frog legs appetizer was tasteless a the braised lamb shank served with pappardelle would have been better described as pappardelle mixed with pulled lamb. Far more pasta than lamb and the quantity of meat less than a shank. The crème brûlée was not a set custard but more a flavorless mush. My guests and I thought the wait staff adequate and the food below average given our expectations and the prices. We will not return. read more

Service attentive but not invasive! The sommelier recommended a fabulous wine and was approachable dinners were excellent! My only complaint was paying for bread which was just ok. But spending over $600 and having to be nickeled and dimed over bread felt petty and cheap! Sitting outside on the patio was perfectly comfortable! read more

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Giving an update of our last few trips to Woodinville to drink wine that typically happens on a Sunday. We like to eat a bit before the tasting and Barking Frog is a great place for brunch. Since we always land here around lunch time we've found it's always busy and there's a wait and sometimes we're seated at the bar, so I would recommend you plan ahead a get reservations. I would reserve for noon and then the wine tasting should be 2-2:15PM. I don't think you can really go wrong with quality and freshness of the food on the menu. What caught my eye last time was either the steak and eggs or the huevos rancheros. The staff all love the rancheros, so I ordered them and they were the best I've eaten in Seattle area, hands down. The more you mixed the ingredients together with some hot sauce it just got better and better. If you're a Mexican food lover, don't pass these up. Wife had a mimosa and I ordered ice tea and then switched to a bloody Mary that went well with my rancheros, although I think I finished the drink before the food arrived. I've never had dinner here and if it wasn't for the hectic atmosphere of seating during the busy Sunday lunch crowd, I'd say this could be a 5 star review. I can't think of a worthy alternative for lunch/brunch before wine tasting in Woodinville, so put Barking Frog on your short list. P.S. Sorry no new photos my last few times here. read more

Romantic hidden gem at Willows Lodge. Came first a birthday dinner. Loved the ambience, creative Menu with vegan options. Hummus is diverse & tasty. Really good focaccia bread! friendly service. Sorbet birthday dessert! Came back the next day for breakfast lunch. Another delicious meal with friendly service. A little expensive but worth the experience They get busy, reservations are recommended. read more

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We received a very warm welcoming!! Atmosphere was amazing and cozy!! Food was delicious. read more

Barking Frog - Beignets!! - New American Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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f you're looking for a memorable dining experience in the Woodinville area, Barking Frog is a must-visit. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a warm, cozy atmosphere that strikes the perfect balance between casual and upscale. The staff is incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, which really enhances the experience! We started with a salad, and for the main course, I had the burger. It was perfectly cooked, tender, and complemented by a delicious sauce. My wife had the steak, which was cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. With its inviting ambiance, exceptional service, and top-notch food, Barking Frog elevates the dining experience. Whether it's for a romantic dinner, a special celebration, or a casual night out with friends, it's a spot worth returning to. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area! read more

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Fantastic dinner during Seattle Restaurant Week (SRW). We went for the SRW fixed menu, after first cocktails ("Smoky Nutcracker") and a half dozen excellent oysters. Both the Charred Beet & Orchard Pear and Chanterelle Veloute were exquisite, as were the pork belly and sturgeon mains. Finished it off with Dark Chocolate Coffee Ganache and Pumpkin Bread Pudding, and we were super satisfied. Really great service as well. The dining room is inviting and quiet. read more

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Did a Monday Breakfast for my friend's birthday. Being a Monday we had any choice of seating and picked the big rock table with the fire! I ordered a mimosa, and 2 shots of tequila for us to celebrate! For food I ordered the steak and eggs. Cooked dairy free; over easy eggs, steak seared (all sides), rare on the inside, and it came out exactly that way. My friend received a dessert with candles to top it all off! The great service, with only one other table with customers, felt like they were all there for us only added to our experience! We wanted to treat ourselves to a fancy day and felt we got what we went for! read more

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Barking Frog is amazing. We were staying at the Willows and came for Christmas Eve dinner - the food was fabulous! but they made a small error in our order... Disappointing. We explained the issue and came back the next night, and they absolutely made it right! More than right! We were over-the-top spoiled. A great place. Definitely worth the splurge. read more

Came in on a Saturday morning around 10:30 for brunch, we were told the wait would be about an hour but ended up being a little shorter. We found out they now accept reservations as well! We were also able to order drinks while we waited so ordered some delicious bloody mary's. We started with the beignets (delicious as always) and I ordered the eggs benedict. They had a special going on with porcetta so I opted for that over the original version. It was so so good I hope they add it to their menu full time because that would be a game changer. Staff were kind and helpful :) read more

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I cannot think of anything I would change based on our most recent visit for lunch to celebrate our adult daughter's birthday. All 4 of us enjoyed our food choice and the service and ambiance were as we expected from this local gem. Remains pricey but it is worth it for special occasions. Hard to improve on our experience. read more

The food was great. The flavors were delicious. We had halibut, and duck. The service however, was disappointing. The staff were apologetic and explained they were short staffed, but there is no excuse for not seeing our server from him taking our order, to presenting the dessert menu. read more

Barking Frog - Halibut - New American Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

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From the appetizer to the dessert, we were not disappointed! BTW, we are beignets snobs, our server insisted theirs were of better quality than the Cafe du Monde!! She was absolutely correct! Best beignets EVER! Our service was exceptional and the weather didn't fail us either! Unfortunately they were under construction inside, so no bar (we don't drink alcohol) but it wasn't nice to see. The patio however is stunning. The water feature is great background noise. read more

Barking Frog - Take out, leftover beignets because, you know, they make sure you leave full! - New American Near Me - Woodinville, Washington

This is a fancy upscale restaurant situated near the winery and a bunch of chateau places for private events and weddings. I was here in Woodinville for business travel and my husband picked this place to try. We ordered bread basket, marinated squid and beets salad for appetizer. The bread was fantastic with different flavors. The squid was good but the hummus at the bottom was a bit too salty. Salad was refreshing and above average. We ordered two main courses and were very pleased with the flavor balance. The salmon has a layer of crispy skin and the asparagus that came with it was so juicy and flavorful. The duck is tender and the farro (?) at the bottom has a subtle, complex and savory flavor, which I highly recommend! There is a small hiking trail behind the compound of the restaurant and we took a short walk after dinner. You can even see Mt Rainer across the street through the lavender farm! read more

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