We were doing some Xmas shopping in downtown Edmonds, and found Maize and Barley on Yelp. The…read morereviews are exceptional, and after eating there, I'd say they're well deserved. There wasn't a single thing we ordered that we wouldn't order again! I got the Roast Pork & Poblano taco. Homemade corn tortilla, topped with the mildy spicy filling. So good! My girlfriend got the Black Bean Mole Kale, which is one of several vegetarian/vegan items on the menu. Equally good. We shared a plate of the Papas; the garlic sauce, although bright pink, was delectable. They have a fine selection of brews and ciders on tap. I ordered the Finn River Organic Cider and felt it went well with the meal (dry, subtle flavor). Service was cafeteria style (order at the counter). It did take a while for our food to arrive--there was a larger party just ahead of us and everything is freshly made--but we really didn't mind the wait. FYI, the place is tiny, and I could see it filling quickly at busy times. There are two large tables inside (we shared one with another couple), a smattering of tables for 2, and some counter seating inside and out. Great place! I'll definitely be back!

Ate at Maize & Barley on a whim and was not disappointed! So many enjoyable vegan options on the…read moremenu and the environment was perfect for catching up with everyone. Also the strawberry margarita was delicious Can't wait to do it again

Paseo is my happy place. The grilled chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned -- juicy,…read morecrispy-skinned, and loaded into a toasted baguette with all those incredible toppings. Pair it with a strawberry margarita and you've got yourself the perfect meal. The staff here are the real deal -- friendly, fast, and genuinely passionate about what they serve. The line moves quickly and the food is always worth the wait. If you haven't been, you're missing out. Paseo is a Seattle treasure.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I used to love Paseo and I've been going there for over 20 years but the service has really gone…read moredownhill because of bad experiences with Gisela. I received a promo for $5 off so I tried to use it the previous time, but she didn't know how to apply it. Then another time when I order The Caribbean Plato with pulled roasted pork, when I got home, I discovered the wrong type of meat (grilled pork instead of pulled pork). For these reasons, I didn't go back for a long time. Today, I went again to get take out for my visitors. I called in the order so I didn't have to wait, but Gisela didn't understand my order and kept getting it wrong. I ordered 3 Caribbean Plato with pulled pork, and 1 Caribbean Plato with chicken thigh, but she kept repeating the wrong order back to me (2 pork, instead of 3, wrong type of meat, etc), so I tried it again and again, still no comprendo. I got frustrated and told her that I would just come in person to order. I was in a hurry, but I had no choice. When I got there, I ordered the same thing, but this time, I gestured the type of pork I wanted, using my hands to show pulled and tried to explain that I wanted the shredded kind, not the solid kind). Someone was with me so he heard my order in plain English. As I was waiting for my order, I decided to ask her once more just to be sure that it wasn't the grilled pork bc she made that mistake last time. Then she said my meat was grilling now. I was alarmed since they don't get the pulled pork from the grill. I told her that I wanted PULLED ROASTED PORK, not the solid grilled patty kind. She said something in Spanish to the guy who was putting my order together and he showed me a sample of the pulled pork so I said "YES" that's the one I want. She said they were already cooking the grilled pork. When I told her that she was giving me the wrong order, she said "it's too late". I was so upset so I said, "why is it so hard to understand my order?" Pulled pork is pulled pork, not grilled pork. I never even mentioned the word "grilled". A guy came out from the kitchen so I explained myself and he said what I want is the pulled roasted pork and I said, "that's what I ordered". She tried to explain something to him in Spanish, but he told her to just give me the pulled pork and I was on my way. She just ruined my day, and I could feel my blood pressure rising. I don't think I will ever return again. It's too hard to explain the right kind of meat to Gisela. Dining out and getting take out should be a pleasant experience, not a stressful one.

If you're ever in Seattle and need a quick but delicious bite to eat, you have to stop at Un Bien!…read more Me and my husband visited the city for 4 days and this sandwich was the best thing we ate hands down! We had the Caribbean roast. The bread, the meat, the onions omg all of it was amazing!

Delicious sandwiches. Each sandwich was loaded with onions. The bread does get pretty soggy so it's…read morebest to eat it fresh. Not a lot of dining space but we got there early so we were able to get a table. They have corn on their menu but unfortunately they haven't been serving it in a while

Central American gem in north Seattle. Service was warm and attentive and the food was excellent,…read moreincluding the chorizo pupusa and the beef pastelitos. The molcajete is a house specialty that layers Mexican flavors in a steaming hot broth - very good. So were the house made corn tortillas. The ambiance is nothing fancy, but it works. It is challenging in Seattle to find good Central and South American cuisine, but La Cabaña is great. So glad we tried it! Plus, they have parking.

We have decided we're only gonna get takeout only going forward…read more Our past three visits, the service has been abysmal. One time it took 45 minutes to get our food. Last night, it took 15 minutes after we sat down for someone to just ask us, "has anyone helped you?" Twice when we ordered pupusas for our toddlers with drink orders, the kids' pupusas don't arrive until AFTER everyone else's main dishes have arrived (and after we have to remind the waitress). Cocktails have been forgotten, which we have had to remind them on as well. To our server's credit, she apologized many times and said the restaurant just got super busy at once. However, we noticed other tables (who arrived after us) were attended to and served sooner than we were. Given all the disorder, our family has decided we are just going to get takeout. The food is still excellent, but we are frustrated with the service.

Omg! I came in for the first time with a taste for jamaican spices. Coming from UW, crossing the…read moreMontlake bridge at rush hour was absolutely worth it! I ordered the Jerk Wings which were TENDER and Fallin off the bone!! YOU ABSOLUTELY WILL NEED A FORK! The spices were delicious and the food taste like the cook actually cared about the preparation. Clean, cooked well and evenly seasoned. I also got a Sorrel and Rum.... annnnd although $23 was STEEP for a drink... I only needed one. I also ordered the fried whole Tilapia with brown stew on the side ... Goshhh I love fried fish but it's sooo hard to get a seasoned fried fish! This place did not disappoint!! Sooo flaky and crusty and soft and yummy ! I wish I could just drink their sauce bar!

Taste of the Caribbean is a black- and woman- owned Jamaican restaurant in the Central District…read more (The Central District rocks as a source for minority owned ethnic foods.) Walking in, the layout suggests they are also a party/mini-concert/event space. Service is casual; we were told to sit anywhere. I should have boogied my way to the table. We happily browsed through the menu looking at the many choices, some very unfamiliar. Everything looks so good, and prices are reasonable. We need to return and be more adventurous next time. Our server was helpful, guiding portion size and optional sides. The Food: Jerk Chicken plate, add steamed veggie, $20 + $2 - 5 Stars True to the jerk seasoning, theirs is spicy, as it should be. I find it annoying when jerk seasoning isn't spicy enough. The seasoning tastes even spicier when I drink water, and the heat spreads. So good! I was also happy they use boned chicken, which is more flavorful. I asked about veggies, that is $2 extra. Oxtails plate, add rice & peas, $24 + $1 - 5 Stars With beefy stock, these oxtail pieces are well-seasoned and paired well with root vegetables. A small salad and the rice & peas are a good match to the oxtail. I enjoy seeing oxtails used in different recipes. Jamaican patty, $5 - 5 Stars These beef meat pies are freshly baked and arrived at our table smoking hot. We were happy that we ordered two, so we wouldn't have to share. Haha. Very delicious. Plantains, $8 - 5 Stars From the appetizers portion of the menu, these are perfectly fried, caramelized, with minimal blackened carcinogens. This plate was a particularly good batch.

We arrived around 5pm on a weekday and was maybe the only other party in the restaurant. There's an…read moreunderground garage below the restaurant. There's a sign that says parking for Island Soul. We mistakenly went to the adjacent underground parking garage. You tell the waiter your license plate to validate parking. The chickpea curry was a bit bland. The tostones were good garlicky and crispy. The coconut cake could have been moister and less sweet.

Island Soul is AWESOME! Island Soul bought/replaced Arleana's in downtown Kirkland. I have always…read morewanted to dine at the Island Soul in Columbia City, but it was always crowded requiring some planning. We made a reservation the day before easily. The interior is superb. This place would be great for date-night or get a drink or have a family meal. Our server was attentive and helpful, making a change for us last minute with a 'I gotcha ya' attitude - LOVE! Thank you! The food is so, so good! The Seattle area doesn't have enough 'soul', southern, creole, 'island' type of foods. This place fills the perfect niche. I have the urge to say 'hmmm, hmmm' dining here! Yum! Parking is free under the building, and nearby street parking tends to be available, too. The Food: Blackened Salmon, $33 - 5 Stars Menu: Salmon, corn soubise, fried plantains, fried okra We both wanted this as our main dish, so this is a 2X. The salmon is perfectly seasoned and grilled. You can SEE the seasoning on the fish. So glad they included pieces of okra. The frying/searing gives it the perfect chew. Fried Green Tomatoes, $15 - 5 Stars Menu: Green tomatoes, panko, egg, onion, Buddha's belly seasoning This dish is known as their must order. I have no clue what Buddha's belly seasoning is, but I can tell you it is tasty. Fried green tomatoes is a perfect southern dish (and I will always think about the movie). Wings, Jerk seasoning, $18 - 5 Stars Like many, we're suckers for wings. Even better if the seasoning is different. Jerk wings is rightfully popular, here. The sauce is generously applied, and every bit is delicious. The flavorful foods will have me returning for sure!

The food and atmosphere were wonderful. I have just one criticism: steel cutlery could be used, as…read moreit was difficult to cut the steak.

Love this place! Been going here for over a decade. Very tasty food and cool atmosphere.read more

$25 all you can eat Caribbean goodness?!!!!! And it's constantly rotating.... The best thing I…read moreheard in my life and it was completely worth it. Juicy jerk chicken, soft rice and delicious cabbage..... everything was so flavorful and I couldn't put my fork down. The owner was very sweet and accommodating! I appreciate her service and her food! There was reggaeton playing which really sealed the vibes. 10/10 would come again!

All of the above needs help (food, service, ambiance)…read moreRefused to seat me for my birthday, was rude, made me feel unwelcome. I promoted her in the neighborhood, and she was mean to me for no reason. I thought her food was great the first time and then she treated me like dirt when I brought a group.

How have I been to this restaurant so many times and never written a review? I have no idea. This…read moreis just a place that we come too when we want great food. The staff is always accommodating and friendly. Dinner is great, happy hour is great. But don't discount brunch, it is just as good as everything else. My go to is the chicken fried steak with the jalapeno gravy. I could literally pour the gravy over anything. The steak is always soft enough to cut with a fork. Just spectacular all the way around. Serving it with black beans and potatoes? A dish could not get any better. My wife always orders the Pollo Caldo as she is a soup person. She says it's the best she has ever had. Either way. If you're looking for a killer happy hour(coconut prawns and bacon wrapped jalapeños are my jams here). The dinners are flavorful(carne asada is so juicy and flavorful). And the brunch....just a good variety and lots of great flavors. Also their tequila flights are great if you are into that. They have some really great ones that we frequent. Their sister restaurant is just as good and serves up some great food as well(indigo kitchen). Not really any misses on either of these establishments menus. Just surprised I have never written a review for them, as it is a local favorite that we frequent. To the owner: if you ever start serving IV's of that jalapeno gravy, please put me on the waitlist.

We came here for late lunch on a weekend, and it was a busy inside. There was a little bit of a…read morewait but wasn't a problem since we took a walk around the Town Center while waiting. The service was really great throughout our meal. Our server was attentive, polite, and she made sure everything was good. We ordered a few items from the Happy Hour menu, along with the Carnitas and the Baja Shrimp Tacos. We shared everything among 3 people, and portions were generous and filling. Everything was tasty and well prepared. We enjoyed our lunch and service. Definitely recommend this place and would be happy to come back!