Don't go to this restaurant hungry or else be prepared to spend a week's salary here. They have a no tipping policy so if you do not get good service you are still forced to leave a tip. I just wonder if they just can't keep a waitstaff. Our waiter seemed like he had been working there for 5 minutes. Yes. The food is good. But the prices are super high and the portions tiny (I guess so that the owner can pay a fair wage?) but we aren't going back to find out if it got better. read more

I had been eagerly anticipating this for awhile and it did not disappoint! The decor is wonderful, the food delicious, and the service is spot on! I am going to have to make excuses to go out to Vashon more often! We came here for brunch on a Sunday. We made reservations (recommended) and hopped on the ferry and came over! There is a small parking lot or additional parking across the street. You walk into a house that's so cute and charming! If you get lucky, you get a spot looking into the kitchen! The food is served on reclaimed China (is that a thing? Either way, someone's used China) and everything pulls together to feel nice and cozy! I ordered the BLT with an egg and it was phenomenal! My husband ordered the black cod hash which was also delicious. He had a French press coffee to go with it! They have mimosas and other alcoholic drinks available (a lot of local drinks) This is a no tipping restaurant, so what you see is what you see for price is what you get! After brunch we checked out 2 local cider places and had a wonderful day! I highly recommend it! read more

Stopped in for brunch and had an amazingly delicious meal. The music was great and the staff was nice and attentive. Very comfortable atmosphere with beautiful accents throughout. I especially loved the fresh squeezed orange juice for the mimosas. Prefect experience throughout! read more

Bramble House - Steak and eggs with yummy potatoes and heirloom tomatoes - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

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Second visit to Bramble House and it was just as excellent as the last time. There are a few good restaurants on the island, but if you are looking for fine dining / a special meal on Vashon, this is THE place. Service was on point, too. We arrived shortly before closing. Service was swift, but not at all pushy to get us out. I had the Ono, which was an O-YES for me! Delish all around. read more

Bramble House - Ono - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Last February, I took the ferry to Vashon Island just to eat brunch here. Delicious. Today (March)... I'm back! I love the country charm of Bramble House. Food is comforting and delicious. French-pressed coffee from Cafe Umbria is smooth. People are warm and hospitable. Much coziness received from this place on a gray, rainy day. Thanks, Bramble House! read more

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The only way I can describe the food here is weird. It's like the chef is trying to get creative with new combinations but it just doesn't turn out well. It's very expensive so I expected better food. It's a cute restaurant and I like the open kitchen lay out. If the food was better I'd eat here more but it just wasn't up to par. read more

Vashon's food game is pretty spectacular and it all starts with Bramble House. Execution is on point and the rotating menu keeps it fresh. Staff is so friendly and accommodating. Best dishes are the Raviolo to start and the steak dish for main. Honestly never been sad about anything I've ordered though! Never left there without kicking myself for not coming more often! read more

This place is very cute, had excellent service and mostly delicious food. We had the duck, trout and salmon entrees we were not fans of the salmon (too much vinegar??) but the duck and trout perfection. Strawberry festival sangria was amazing! The mousse with mango caramel, not so much would have been better w/ ganache. Our long time friend and Vashon resident surprised us and took us to dinner here. Hoping to go back! Oh this is a NO TIPPING restaurant, I felt the prices were good for the quality of the food and experience. read more

Just went to Bramble House for brunch again. It was a last minute idea for this morning. With the ferry ride and Saturday morning traffic, it took less than 40 minutes to get there. The Bramble Scramble was really good, especially pretty with the fresh local eggs. I had the green giant hot tea in a pretty green tea cup. All was great as usual, we go a lot. But today something special showed up with the check.... Homemade Passionfruit Caramels! What a decadent treat!! read more

Bramble House - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Very cute outside dining with friendly staff. Great options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

Went for brunch on Saturday early afternoon. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The service was extremely courteous and kind, and the food incredible! I think this is the best restaurant we've experienced since moving to Seattle from LA! They are doing it so right and we will definitely be taking the ferry over just to try their dinner soon! read more

Bramble House - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

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We wanted a nice quiet brunch so we looked online and found this little gem. Very cute and cozy atmosphere. Nice decor and easy parking. They really paid attention to the details. Everything from the fancy silverware to the boutique plates to the small plant on the table made everything feel great. Service was top notch. Brunch was really good. I recommend the pasta carbonara and citrus salad. Both solid. Portions are fairly small but packed with flavor. Everything could be a little cheaper or more food. They include gratuity with the price but it's still steep. I would go back and try dinner. The menu looked legit as well! read more

We happened upon this delightful restaurant, and we're so glad we did! The chef/owner, Lia, was knowledgeable and helpful--and her dishes are absolutely outstanding. I'll be dreaming about the miso sauce that was served with her salmon. We also enjoyed the black truffle garlic bread and the steamed clams with pesto. A highlight of our visit to Vashon. read more

Lia is a gifted chef and she's created a beautiful environment for her guests at bramble house. We were a party of 5. The chef created a special menu for us, came to check in with us and even let one us peek into her kitchen. The food was amazing (the split pea soup, hand made pasta with lemon zest, and duck were phenomenal). The wine pairings were great. We stayed late and had a great time. read more

This small, cozy restaurant north of the town of Vashon on Vashon Island can only be called exquisite. It may be hard to get in, because the word is out. The service is five-star along with a perfectly detailed presentation. Menu choices may be a bit more limited than what you're used to, but all the starters and mains sounded wonderful. My husband ordered the mixed mushroom soup which was delicately flavored and full of large, meaty slices cooked to perfection. I had the polenta, a generous portion size covered with a chunky mushroom and tomato sauce and topped with a dollop of cream. It was more than I could finish even though I would have loved to. The cutlery was beautiful and the dishes looked like carefully collected fine China remnants. We ended with a pot of French press coffee to share between us. Thank you, Bramble House, for a lovely evening. read more

Excellent food and service, the staff is extremely friendly and polite. The food is top quality. Definitely the best place on Vashon to enjoy food and ambiance. The finest dining. read more

If you're hungry you will be very disappointed. Reason - slow service and small portions. We ordered take out because of the pandemic. We arrived on time to pick up our food, we checked in and they said they're just putting it together now and should be a couple of minutes. TWENTY minutes later our food was ready. We got home and opened the containers. The $12 soup was not even a full cup (we measured 3/4 cup). The $12 tomato salad and $10 mixed green salad were similarly small portioned. The main dishes were over-priced, as well ($29 for fettuccine, $34 for half-chicken), though the portion size was okay. read more

my spouse and I went last week and had an awesome dinner. I had the pea soup & short ribs, and she had the beet salad and risotto/ prawns. I felt like I was back in time at my grandmothers house in the 60s. enough said. can't wait to go back. read more

Pretty fabulous. We've had two meals there. The sweet pea soup is very nice, the beets delicious, smoked fish salad good not great, the duck and the steak just amazing. I'd pick the steak over the duck, the tomato reduction cut the fat of the steak, i just wish they'd give you a nice piece of crusty bread to soak up the drippings. It was plate licking good. For desert, pina cotta was rated great by my wife. Nice atmosphere, A no tip place, reasonable priced. We love it. read more

I loved the decor and the mixed china. One of our servers was a bit surly though and my chilaquiles had to be taken back when they weren't brought with scrambled eggs as I asked. When they came back out, the tortillas were limp and neither my husband or I were impressed with the breakfast. If we come back to Vashon I would return for dinner, since it such a beautiful restaurant and there were so many other positive posts about the food. I'm just sad we picked brunch instead of dinner and didn't have the best experience. read more

Amazing in all ways! Best seasonal fare restuarant I have ever been to!

Posted this on Facebook, but 5 days later and I'm STILL thinking about this meal, so wanted to post here also... The Seattle restaurant scene's best-kept secret is that one of our best restaurants is actually on Vashon Island. Chef Lia perfectly marries local flavors and textures in ways that are unique and at the same time totally accessible -- the setting is charming and the service is warm, approachable and completely unpretentious. Menu is super-seasonal and so changes all the time; I'll be heading back over as soon as I can -- it's seriously food worth taking a ferry for!! Was there last Friday and had the corn soup as a starter -- her soups are ridiculous, you will want to lick the bowl -- the shrimp (cooked with just a little chili oil) on a bed of manchego cheese risotto, and for dessert, the Mexican Chocolate Pudding (with just a touch of cinnamon and chili and some decadent fudge) that was so good it seriously made me want to start to speak in tongues. I will definitely be back. read more

Over the 2 years Lia has been open, we have had many dinners and brunches there. Everything is immaculate, well thought out and delicious. Her attention to detail is very impressive. We are very fortunate indeed, to have Bramble House as a dining option on Vashon island! read more

We booked our regular Airbnb in Vashon Island last weekend and came upon a Brunch place called Bramble House! We lucked out and was seated in a 2 person table by the window of this quaint English's tyke bungalow. We had the duck Casiquellos and the Bramble Scramble ! Some English tea and coffee and viola! Happy Sunday Brunch! Just what we needed after. 2 hour hike down to the Maury Island Beach Trail! Yummy and filling ! Totally recommend this place but make reservations ! read more

The food here was sensational! We had our tenth anniversary dinner here In September and I have nothing but praise for the staff, the setting, and the food. We had several dishes and they were all lick-the-plate delicious; the risotto was particularly outstanding. The restaurant is intimate and cozy in a charming craftsman home. Great service from an attentive staff made for a perfect meal. One thing to note: prices on the menu reflect gratuity already added. No need to leave a tip! Thank you to Lia and her staff for a fabulous evening! Take the ferry out to Vashon for a first-class meal: I highly recommend Bramble House! read more

I wanted to love this place - the food was great and the house super charming. But man the service was beyond awful - our waitress super angry and rude. Rude about us asking for spoons for coffee, rude when taking our order. Rude through the entire thing. It's such a shame that a charming place allows their staff be like that. Never coming back. read more

I am not a stranger to high end and amazing restaurants and at times I can seem jaded to good food, but Bramble was amazing. It's a place where I want to try everything on the menu because I felt like I am missing out. The duck and steak were amazing, the cold cucumber soup was a perfect starter and the deserts were fantastic. If you like great food this is worth every penny! read more

The food at Bramble House is literally some of the best I've ever eaten -- and that's something coming from someone born and raised in New York City. Lia's cooking is consistently remarkable both in terms of its quality and creativity. Her dishes are incredibly pleasing to the eye and heavenly to the stomach. I absolutely love this place and recommend it highly enough! read more

Delightful, instantly elegant while extremely comfortable!!! Delicious exquisitely prepared simple however magnificent plates of joy !!! Local as much as possible with three small farms doing their very island best to keep up with demand. This is without question where one can invite friends or business associates to join you for that special occasion and know that it will go off without a hitch!!!! Plenty of on site parking. Private rooms of all sizes down to a two person or up to a 12 seater for private gatherings. Small menu and small wine list however Each item, wine or food is so well done. God Bless Vashon and all she offers. Spoiled rotten are we all. Thank you Lia for all you have done to bring us Bramble House as you have. read more

In 1 word: Disappointed. We love food, love to cook and love finding new gems in restaurants. For all the hype and price what was delivered was truly disappointing. The quality and flavors were average, but nothing to rave about and certainly not worth the price. We have enjoyed La Boucherie (fine-dining local restaurant nearby) on numerous occasions which is pricey but worth every cent -- Bramble House is not that. Nor is it on par with Seattle restaurants with this pricing and similar offerings - I wish it were. To add to the disappointment, dessert was so-so. We ordered 2 desserts, and sent one back, which we rarely send food back, and although it had only one small bite taken (which resulted in me making a horrid facial expression) we were still charged for it in full, and with the gratuity-included policy that meant we paid gratuity on food we did not even eat. It's one saving grace is the wine menu, but this is not a place to go just for wine/drinks. Wanted to like you, wanted to support you, but we'll go elsewhere for more gratifying experiences. read more

We went for brunch, and everything I ate was phenomenal. The coffee was stellar, the scones absolutely scrumptious, and the braised duck chilaquiles were the best chilaquiles I've ever had, even better than what I've had in mexico. Our server on the other hand was very somber, never smiled, and kind of just seemed uninterested. But the food was so good, I'm willing to ignore that and still give this place a 5 star rating. This is probably one of my favorite places now overall in the greater Seattle area, definitely in the top 10. read more

I am SO excited to have such a high a delicious, fine dining option on the island. The cozy atmosphere is really nice. The duck was incredibly flavorful and juicy. The presentation of all the dishes made me smile too. All around a great experience and worth every penny. read more

Just came to vashon island for a couple nights. It being the end of the summer, and traveling with a chef, we were looking for a restaurant that featured the wonderful produce we had seen at farmstands driving the island during the day. This is the place. We sat at the kitchen's "counter" and the chef Lia, welcomed us warmly. We asked her what she was excited about on her menu right now, and she immediately directed us to dishes featuring local corn, tomatoes and island caught scallops. Our first course, a corn soup, was toasty, clean and perfectly seasoned. Fresh corn, sweet as can be, and crispy crunchy shredded chorizo brought texture and nuance. Next was a salad featuring three varieties of local tomatoes with house made mozzarella and swiss chard perfectly dressed with simple lemon an oil. Beautiful dish, and maybe some of the best tomatoes I've had all summer. Our main dishes were also simple, elegant and well executed. A seafood stew with perfectly poached halibut and local scallops in a delicate saffron fumé neatly tied together with local roasted tomatoes (again winning). The housemade fettuccini with braised rabbit highlighted perfect pasta in a buttery sauce, but maybe could've used more olives to make it pop. All in all this was an exquisite meal. The locally made Palouse Golden Pearl, was a beatifully golden Viognier that paired well with everything, even our panna cotta dessert. read more

This restaurant is in a cozy house with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The food is AMAZING!!! The duck chilaquiles are the best thanks that I have ever had. It is easy to see why the French toast is award winning. They use fresh ingredients and serve huge portions. I will definitely be back. read more

We have been there more recently. The quality/portion/ price/ more in equilibrium. Wine offerings euro-centric. The restaurant provides a quiet atmosphere for a special meal and evening. We are glad to have Bramble House as a dining option! read more

Great restaurant. Brunch on Sunday was fun, with everything tasty and reasonably priced. The portions were right-sized, and the desserts delicious. Yum! read more

This place is top notch! The food is truly delicious, the service is superb and the place itself is adorable and cozy. We celebrated our anniversary here and they made it very special for us. We've had both dinner and brunch here and both experiences were exceptionally good. read more

Delicious, excellent service, an all around beautiful meal in a special location. I had the steak which was perfectly cooked. My date went with fish which was also perfectly cooked. The beet salad was divine, too. read more

So..... The Bramble house is a very cute place with some good things going for it, but..... Unfortunately the but is the portion size (eg:very small for the price - a small cereal bowl with risotto and 3 overcooked shrimp for $24) and the prices. We came over from Seattle to try it and were rather disappointed. The service was awkward- a very nice young woman who appeared to be new to the job. Lots of reaching across customers...oh well. I will be surprised if they last on the island. read more

Best food on Island, I think (ok, a bit of oranges/apples comparison with May's, but...). Chef worked in NYC at high end restaurants so she mixes NY pizzaz with the more bucolic Vashon style. We love the raviolo appetizer and the ribs. Service is impeccable, and the warm interior is a pleasant surprise after the unassuming exterior. Don't skip the desserts! read more