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Blackbird

4.3 (175 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Casual
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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Roasted chicken salad, a perfectly shaken martini, and their blackbird house specialty cookie!
Kate A.

I tried this spot for dinner last night, and doubled back for seconds today! The roasted chicken salad is so flavorful and delicious. Perfect ratio of toppings vs. lettuce, every single bite has a bunch of good stuff in it. We also tried the steak frites for dinner and loved the skinny fries that they serve! I was impressed with the espresso martinis because they can be done so many different ways, but this was the legit way. They use real espresso and they even have a chocolate version and a vanilla version. The cookies also deserve an honorable mention. You can tell that everything is made from really high-quality ingredients, with love. The staff is also super friendly, and I truly enjoy the atmosphere. It is a bustling neighborhood vibe, with friendly faces everywhere you look. Plenty of patio dining which my dogs and I appreciate.. This is definitely one of my new favorite spots; bonus points because it is only two minutes from Richmond Beach - so you can walk off the cookie and martini afterwards ;)

Chilaquiles with red sauce

Recently went on a trip to Shoreline had a chance to go to Black Bird loved the service and thought that the seasonal menu was amazing. Got to enjoy the French toast as well as their chilaquiles it was divine! Very flavorful. The setting was great with outdoor options!

Fish Tacos
Ciege A.

Stopped here for lunch. It's a busy restaurant -- that seemed to have a lot of regulars. You walk in and order and then sit at a table with a number and they bring your food out to you. You get your own water, napkins, utensils, etc. Ordered the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and the Fish Tacos. They were both really good!! The fish was cooked perfectly- hot and fresh. And the sandwich had great flavor and the chicken was cooked well. The service fell short for us. We ordered drinks which didn't come out until our food did -- which was almost a 25 minute wait. When the food did come out, I was brought the wrong meal and had to wait longer. For me, the prices are also a little steep for the portion sizes and also not having a server. Luckily the taste of the food was great! We sat outside -- which was nice patio area. There were also a handful of tables inside but they were all full.

Lamb Burger
Geo N.

This was my second time visiting Blackbird and it's quickly become one of my favorite lunch spots for a sunny day! The inside is very charming and there's an outdoor seating area to the side which is perfect for enjoying the weather. Keep in mind that this place is mostly self-serve except for when they bring your food out. You order at the front and you bus your own water and utensils. The food: SO good. Both my friend and I got lamb burgers and ohmygosh they were so juicy. The sauce, greens, and bread all worked really well together. It definitely had a strong lamb flavor though which I know can be divisive, but lamb is my personal favorite protein. I loved how thin and crispy the fries were. I also got a lemon lavender spritzer which was very refreshing and subtly sweet. It didn't taste much like lavender but I enjoyed it nonetheless. 10/10 I need to come back asap!

Saliha M.

Blackbird completely exceeded our expectations. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated -- from crispy fries to colorful salads and juicy burgers. Every bite hit just right, and the lemonade was the perfect refreshing balance. But what really stood out was the staff, who were truly the heart of the experience. Every single person we interacted with was kind, attentive, and welcoming in a way that felt effortless and sincere. You could tell they genuinely cared -- not just about the food, but about creating a space that felt good to be in. We had just come from the loud, crowded chaos of Pike Place Market, and stepping into Blackbird's calm, well-run space felt like a breath of fresh air. One moment that meant a lot to me -- I kept trying to take photos of the little blackbird statues with gold crowns perched up high because they were so cute. One of the staff noticed and brought them down for me to photograph up close, without me even asking. It was such a small, thoughtful gesture that completely made my day. Between the incredible service, the delicious food, and the charming decor, Blackbird has officially earned a permanent spot on my Seattle favorites list. I can't wait to come back.

Veggie Hash and chilaquiles (meat)
Riddhi G.

Lovely spot for some cafe style food and coffees. The service was pleasant and quick. It wasn't crowded and seating available right away.

Oven Roasted Chicken Salad & French Dip
Carol C.

We come here often for their delicious food. Our daughter likes their pasta bolognese and hubby and I like their oven roasted chicken salad. On our most recent visit, I was very impressed with their seafood fettuccine which was listed as a special. It was the right amount of richness with perfectly cooked seafood.

Jason L.

This is one of the spot I will come back every once a while. It's in the neighborhood of shoreline by Richmond Beach area. Great service and food. Not to mention that the historic Shoreline Fire Station is right next door to it too. I enjoyed my meal, it was tasty and decent amount of portion to fill you up! Don't forget the dessert!

Patio
Brian H.

The menu screams "comfort food, but make it fancy," and I respect that energy. I started with the seafood chowder because duh, and it was so creamy it could have solved my childhood trauma. The cocktails? Absolute bangers. I sipped a Mango Mule while my spouse had a non-alcoholic italian soda or something like that - Super tasty but I don't have space in my stomach or memory for non-alchohol substances. The vibe? Equal parts hip and "I walked here from my split-level." It's like if Capitol Hill got tired and moved north for a breather. Bonus points for a killer playlist and for having an outdoor patio even if it was too wet for us to sit at.

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4 years ago

Awesome brunch. Friendly and helpful staff. Super cute interior plus outdoor seating.

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4 years ago

Cutest place, best food, nicest staff. I will be a regular now. Visit Mondays and Tuesdays for half price local wines.

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5 years ago

We eat here about once a week. Consistently good food and something on the menu for everyone!

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5 years ago

Super cute little place! Been around forever. Friendly and cool baristas. Amazing bread.

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Is this place dog friendly?

The have a small outdoor patio next to the parking lot where dogs are allowed, yes.

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Bistro 76 Cafe & Catering - Corn beef Hash w/ Gluten free toast, coffee and hibiscus mimosa

Bistro 76 Cafe & Catering

4.5(500 reviews)
4.7 mi
•$$

My husband and I enjoyed our brunch here so much!!…read more Since moving to Washington, I have honestly yet to find a good breakfast/brunch spot. It has been one of the biggest things missing for me. Until we found Bistro 76! We came here on a Saturday around 11:30 and it was pretty slow--we were seated immediately. I ordered the classic eggs benedict and my husband ordered the corned beef hash. Both were amazing! They came out perfectly seasoned and super fresh! We really enjoyed the food. We also felt the food was very fairly priced for the quality/amount you get. I also ordered a vanilla oat milk latte which was very tasty! The women working here were so friendly and they wanted to say hi to our baby and chat a bit. Really great service overall. We are already talking about making this our regular brunch spot and will be back soon!

Went here for brunch on a Sunday and inside seating was pretty packed but we could be seated…read moreoutside immediately. We got the Cuban pork hash, ham hash (from the specials menu), corned beef hash, and breakfast burrito. The potatoes were unique because they were neither crispy but they weren't mushy either and very nicely fluffy inside. Also very well seasoned! The eggs were perfectly done and oozy, the hollandaise sauce was light, more so added for extra creaminess. I'm not usually the biggest fan of hollandaise sauce as I find it sometimes too heavy but this was less rich which was nice. The breakfast burrito was tasty, nice amount of filling. I enjoyed the cubes of ham and how it wasn't overly salty. Definitely eat with hot sauce and some black pepper. I think it would get a little mundane if you were to eat the whole thing yourself but it's not bad. The banana bread donut isn't really a donut. More so a banana bread Bundt cake. It was nice, slightly sweet with what tasted like whipped browned butter.

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Bistro 76 Cafe & Catering - Cinnamon roll

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Rusty Pelican Cafe - Fiesta Skillet comes with pancake, toast, or biscuit

Rusty Pelican Cafe

4.0(518 reviews)
2.8 mi
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Great service, wonderful food. Ice cream with a waffle?? Who would've guessed!! Yummyread more

Hot Dogs in Cars, and Managers Named "Robert" : A Hate Story…read more I have been a regular patron of The Rusty Pelican since I moved to Washington, just shy of 5 years ago. I take visiting loved ones and friends here, and I constantly extol the service and food to anyone who needs a recommendation for a breakfast spot in Edmonds. NEVER. EVER. AGAIN. The manager, Robert, showed sickening behavior. My partner and I were having breakfast out in front, when we noticed that a fellow patron had left their dog in the car on the sidewalk in front of our table. It was 60 degrees out, and completely sunny. The windows were barely cracked, and the dog was panting and straining its neck towards the venting of the window. We called our waiter over, who was incredibly sympathetic and horrified. He went inside to find the customer. We waited a few minutes longer, and then asked a second server to follow up (they were equally horrified and sympathetic). The second server also did not return. My partner went inside to seek help. It was at this point that they encountered Robert. My partner came out a few minutes later and explained what was happening: he had been in the process of denigrating the employees feelings about the matter, telling them to stop bothering customers and (essentially) quit acting like babies. "This isn't Arizona!" he exclaimed. When my partner asked to speak with him and tell him the situation, he was horrendously rude and confrontational, escalating each polite rebuttal with an agitating escalation of rudeness and denigration. My partner calmly explained that in these conditions, a car's interior temperature can rise to above 80 degrees in well under 30 minutes, not including stifling humidity. These conditions can cause an animal to pass out and die within a similar timeframe. At this point, it had been well over 30 minutes since the patron had parked. During all of this, he refused to even address my partner or look them in the eyes. It was absolutely unacceptable, and ultimately embarrassing for a grown man in a PAID CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED POSITION to treat anyone like that. To be clear: the entire staff were incredible. They came out to check on the dog a few times, and tried their best to confront the owner of the dog, but a certain manager was preventing them. They also apologized profusely, and showed a grace that is exemplary and frequently unseen in today's world. We learned several good lessons today: 1. We should have just called animal control right off the bat. The owner isn't going to learn their lesson without legal intervention, or lethal endings. Thankfully they left after about 40 minutes, and the dog seemed to be conscious. 2. I am never going to eat here again, as long as Robert is employed. He should be left in a hot car out front to teach him some perspective. I wouldn't call animal control for him though. 3. I am going to spend the rest of my days around Edmonds telling anyone who will listen this story. To Robert, if you read this: I hope nothing but bad things happen to you forever, and your behavior is inexcusable. You do not deserve to be employed. To anyone above Robert in a position of management or ownership: fire him. Quickly, and unceremoniously. Do it in front of the kind employees, as a treat. They had a familiar air of exasperation with Robert's behavior, telling me this is normal. And under no circumstances should it ever be. Shame on you Robert.

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Rusty Pelican Cafe - Irish scrambler.

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Prado - Carne asada :D

Prado

4.6(122 reviews)
6.5 mi
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Oh man as someone born and raised in socal you come up here expecting to never taste good Mexican…read moreagain. Thank god for Prado to prove me wrong. I grew up in an area with a lot of great Mexican-American cantina food which is really its own thing and Prado is exactly then with some classic American diner dishes thrown in for good measure. But the tortillas here are fresh, perfect in texture and flavor, and the ultimate canvas to slap their delicious high-quality ingredients in. The tortilla chips also taste freshly made in-house with a light airy crispiness to them that is divine. Which makes it even better when you dip them in their delicious salsa roja or scoop up some of the refried beans and meat like I learned in my decades of training. Some things are better than others, sure, but I haven't had anything bad here either. I think the carnitas were the best, but the carne asada and heuvos rancheros were great as well. They do a decent jamaica (hibiscus tea) and horchata as well! During the day they aren't very busy but seem to be swamped come dinner time. They also have a separate menu for lunch before 3pm so beware, they don't serve chips + salsa before then.

1 less star, the wait is long but they are super busy! Coke…read moreis real! Zing is real! Great foods and large portions with good amount of meats. Staff is great and attentive. I like that! Rich broth and very tasty menudo. It came with flour tortillas and toppings on the side like chopped jalapenos, cilantro and onions. I got some sliced avocados too! Wow! The seafood siete mares is also delicious. Light broth but very tasty. Good amount of seafoods too. Yumm! Well give this place another try and take a better look at the menu. Plenty parking too. Thumbs up! A little noisy but there were groups of sports young-ens in the house. It's all good...

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Prado - Chilaquiles rojos

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Salt and Iron - Red velvet cake

Salt and Iron

4.2(1.2k reviews)
2.8 mi
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If you're in the mood for a good steak or some fresh seafood, this place specializes in both. It's…read moresuch a nice spot to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a really good meal in downtown Edmonds. We started with the oysters, and the Kumamoto oysters were my favorite! We also had their fresh baguettes to start, which were warm and a good start to the meal. For our entrees, we ordered the surf and turf and the halibut with chimichurri. The portions were a really good size, especially the fish, I actually had enough to take some home. I also loved that their menu had a fall theme with fresh, seasonal vegetables paired with the dishes. It made everything feel really fresh and fitting for the season. For a drink, I ordered the Harvest Mule, which had a really nice spice and flavor. We ended the night with the fudge brownie, which was the probably enough to share between four people. Overall, highly recommend if you're looking for a nice dinner in Edmonds! I'd definitely recommend making a reservation a few days in advance, especially if you're going on a weekend.

Drinks are now measured. No reds pours. The best part of this restaurant was the drinks but all the…read moregood bartenders have left for greener pastures. My surf and turf sat in the window for a good 10 minutes while they waited for the seafood lasagna my partner ordered. Was offered to microwave it. Yeah, no, I don't want a $50 microwave dinner. Was offered a fresh cook but didn't trust it. We returned both items. Salt and Iron used to be a place for great drinks and food. Under new management the drinks are poor and the food lacks any decency. I'm very sad.

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Salt and Iron - Inside

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Salt and Iron - Bone marrow, octopus, beef Steak Tartare,  Manila Clams Grilled Fillet Mignon Macchiato

Bone marrow, octopus, beef Steak Tartare, Manila Clams Grilled Fillet Mignon Macchiato

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Vinbero

Vinbero

4.5(87 reviews)
2.7 mi

Vinbero is by rights a wine bar...where they take food and snacks very seriously. I'm not a big…read morewine person, but they look to have a good selection. I'm here to review the food, which is great and unlike other menus in the neighborhood. Here, you will find "bar food" elevated so high it could hold its own among fine dining. My mom and shared a few plates: the Vinbero club, the spring pea risotto, and the kale Caesar salad. Everything was delicious. The club is packed with thinly sliced chicken breast, crunchy bacon, and fresh tomatoes, greens, and avocado. The contrast between the bite from the aioli on the inside of the sandwich and the sweet tartness of the balsamic drizzle on the outside was fun and unexpected. The kale caesar was very fresh with a great dressing. But for me the star was hands down the pea risotto. Perfectly creamy, vibrant green, and packed with fresh spring flavor. It appears they change up their risotto offering every so often, and it's gone now, but I will dream of that one until it appears again. Our server (maybe the owner?) thoughtfully split our sandwich onto two plates (hence why the photo only shows one half) and added the side of popcorn to both plates. A nice touch. The inside is a little small and dark though well-appointed. Their mini patio outside is crowded and uncomfortable. But they're doing their best with what the space they have. And truly the food is a standout in the area.

Walked here after riding the ferry on a Monday. We sat outside and were served promptly. They were…read moreout of the meatballs at opening time, which was disappointing. The arancini needed something like arugula to balance it out. My partner liked his salmon mac. A fine experience, but we'll visit other Edmonds spots rather than coming back.

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Vinbero - Inside

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Bar Dojo - Kimchi breakfast burrito from brunch menu.

Bar Dojo

4.3(610 reviews)
3.0 mi
•$$$

Bar Dojo has a great happy hour menu. They specialize in Chino Latino Pan Asian cuisine, which…read moretranslates to flavorful and inventive food! We come here for HH. The portions are generous. We enjoyed the crispy tofu, birria bao and the kalua carnitas tacos. I also ordered the yellowtail tiradito from the main menu, which was a nice melding of flavors with the truffle ponzu and yuzu aioli. They have great customer service, servers who provide great recommendations and delicious food. Reservations are recommended. The place fills up. They just opened another location at the Seattle Art Museum. I look forward to visiting that soon.

We've seen the reviews and the pictures of this restaurant and they looked great. We stopped by on…read morea cool autumn night , it was during their restaurant week but we didn't opt in for their restaurant week menu. We ordered off the regular menu. Which is a little different from their online menu, and we were a little disappointed. We really wanted to try the yellowtail dish that we saw on their website but they unfortunately didn't have it on their menu. We asked if they could make it since there was a similar dish on their restaurant week menu. The server was very nice and tried his best to have the chef make it but they had already put the ingredients away. I ordered the Asian pear sake , it was delicious. Not too sweet. We also ordered four agua chili oysters and the salt and pepper calamari as appetizers. We found the lime citrus in the oysters to overpower the oyster. But the calamari were scrumptious. We appreciated that they use the small squid that can be found in the local waters. I ordered the pork belly rice bowl and my partner ordered the burger. The pork belly bowl didn't quite hit the spot as I thought it would. It's almost like it needed salt and the pork belly needed to be grilled to have a little crisp. It was okay. The burger was good, he didn't quite care for shoestring fries and the nori flakes didn't provide much additional flavor for the fries. Overall the calamari was good and the sake was good.

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Bar Dojo - 11/16/2025

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Bar Dojo - Edamame dumplings

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