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LOVED Classic Eats. Service, food, and atmosphere were all on point. Started with mimosas and you can't go wrong with that. I ordered the Bayou Jambalaya Grits. Flavor was so good. Generous portions. I didn't even eat half. I tried my cousins order of country fried steak with potatoes. The side of gravy was perfect for it. I will definitely be back to try other dishes.
for someone who comes to burien with regularity and has tried a lot of the food establishments along 152nd, shame on me for not having been to classic eats before now. on this saturday night, there were a lot of occupied tables, both inside and out and many happy, satisfied customers as we walked past to our table on the back at patio. i was drawn to the salads on the menu but ended up getting a shrimp po'boy which was huge and easily enough to share with someone; instead i took half of it home. the sweet potato fries were fabulous and our server was very attentive. if you have a vegetarian among you, i'd say they may have limited options because the menu is heavy on chicken, beef and other dishes with sausage and assorted meats. still, i found something and it was quite good! the front area seemed more lively with the bar and open seating al fresco. the back seemed dedicated to larger groups. it astounds me in all my years of coming to burien i have never tried classic eats but now that i have, i will be recommending it to others and coming back myself. it's clearly a beloved destination for locals and now i'm applying to membership of the iykyk club.
We were looking for a convenient and not too chaotic place for Easter brunch and this hit the spot. Located near Burien's main drag in their "Olde Town." You will need to find street parking but it's not too difficult. The name gives you the clue - it's "classic" in a retro, elevated biker bar way (there is a bar in the front and there was a biker out front as well so I'm sticking with this description). On the walls are "classics" like Harley Davidson and Elvis Presley. Among the other things that we did not know (which was everything) - it's New Orleans Cajun-based food. There are some non-New Orleans Cajun items on the menu - traditional breakfast French Toast and such - however, many of the items, from the omelets to the chicken ARE with a very tasty and not-too-spicy Cajun flavor or sauce. My husband had the omelet that featured andouille sausage and was very glad he did. I tried the Cajun chicken tenders (?) that came LOADED, on top of delicious homestyle biscuits, and next to a pile of cheesy potatoes. Service was perfect. Very friendly from walking in the door to walking out the door. Very diverse clientele so you can rest assured you will like it here. Could not have had a better Easter brunch experience unless the Easter Bunny itself was there.
Classic eats seems like a nestled local spot. I'm not typically familiar with this area but didn't find any parking when I went. I found street parking relatively easily and only walked less than 1 block. The vibes in here live up to the name, just a good old fashioned place to get some decent brunch food. I would definitely come again if I was in the area. Staff: Nice (4/5) Sanitation: (4/5) Country Fried Steak and Eggs (5/5) This was an amazing country fried steak, I think my only complaint would be I wish it was a little bit bigger or a tad bit more gravy. It was well seasoned and the gravy completely complemented the protein. The hash browns were also decent, I typically like my hash browns a little crispier but it was solid. The eggs were eggs nothing much to really say about those haha but I would order this again for sure.
Amazing!!!!! Was looking for a restaurant to fill the soul of my dear sweet travelers who has been longing for rest after spending the whole day in Seattle. Not sure if I am spelling our server's name correctly, Romie was a delight and offered kindness and patience for us. On to the food! I cannot decide if we should get the jambalaya and split or the new menu item, which is the cilantro shrimp. I am a fan of both. I will definitely have to return to try the jambalaya, but this evening we decided to go with the cilantro shrimp. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The cilantro cream sauce paired greatly with the pasta. The sauce was not over creamy, but it was a little bit on the oily/buttery side and the sauce itself could use a little bit of salt and pepper. The waffle was on of the best we have been able to locate and the bacon, which I forgot to snap a pic of because we gobble it down before I realized. LOL!!! The beignets were cooked very well, I love the puff pastry that they use because it wasn't overly sweet and they weren't too greasy. Am I opinion overall this is a decent affordable restaurant to enjoy a meal with a friend a loved one and even a family member. The restaurant is not on the larger scale, so my recommendations would be no more than 4 to 6 people in your party if you plan to eat here. It's also very chill and the atmosphere was relaxing in case you're looking for a place with a little bit more intimacy. As always safe, hungry and happy out there! Be someone's best day. See y'all next time for my next review.
The food was great. We ate outside on patio they had and it was a nice setup with great service. Definitely recommend if looking for a great place with good food. We will be here again if within the area.
YES, this is a great place that everyone needs to give a try. It's a local chef-owned establishment with great food, decent service, overall what you would expect. It does get a little loud but that's because it's hopping! We have been here twice and both times have been good. The triple stack French toast was not as good as I had hoped but I can see why it's a favorite. Fortunately the food is overall very good. Probably the only negative, on our first visit, I asked if they had or could do an iced coffee. It was middle of summer and like 9:00 in the morning. The waitress said no, we can't do that, we only have hot coffee. I wasn't thinking fast enough to just order coffee and ask for a glass of ice, so I went with water.
I met up with a college friend and her friend visiting from Vancouver to see the Savannah Bananas and stop by the Chihuly Garden and Glass. We decided to check out Classic Eats in Burien for breakfast (9/20/25). I had stopped by a nearby cookie shop, bookstore, and pizza site, but this was a first visit to Classic Eats. We met up right at their 9am opening. Love the interior decor. Disco balls galore and the most animated waitstaff. I wanted just about everything on the menu, but decided to try their breakfast burrito. It was generous, flavor packed, and nicely plated. They seemed to enjoy their breakfast choices and the coffee. It was nice to catch up and not feel rushed after spending 90 minutes onsite. As we were settling our bills, by sheer coincidence another Yelp Elite and her daughter were seated diagonal from us. Great overall first impression, definitely merits a return visit or two or three...yes, definitely recommended!
Came here without high expectations but ended up loving it! This place is your classic neighborhood diner-bar combo that serves breakfast and brunch. Parking was easy -- there's a lot in the back. The servers were super friendly and kept checking in to see if we needed anything. I got excited when I saw grits on the menu before coming. We ordered the Jambalaya Grits and Chicken & Waffles. Finding a spot in the West Coast that actually does grits well is rare, but they nailed it here -- truly delicious! As for the Chicken & Waffles, I was a bit surprised that the chicken came as wings, but they were crispy, sweet, and really tasty. The waffle was a little dense, but still good. And the mimosa double was only $8 (single for $4)! A surprisingly great brunch -- everything hit the spot. I'll definitely be back!
My Family I reserved the private seating area for the finale of My Godmother's Surprise 70TH Birthday weekend. Food~it's a few items I had in mind the chicken and Belgian Waffles, the Eggs Benedict combo, and the French Toast combo. I decided on the French Toast because a few family members were raving about it. But, I was disappointed when it arrived it was lukewarm w/ a few pieces of toast were burnt, eggs were fried hard (ask for over medium), and, the bacon was undercooked. I had viewed several photos and reviews before I made my final choice but, you always should go with your first choice. I did send the bacon but, to be cooked longer but, I ate the rest of my food as is. I normally wouldn't do that but, we were in a large party and, I was extremely hungry before we even arrived. A few other family members experience the same but, requested it to be prepared again. Service~Our waiter was Adam he was super nice and, extremely helpful by making sure everyone was accommodated. I appreciate Adam and, the cooking staff trying to make sure everyone order came out together. My friends and I normally would tell our waiter/waitress to bring out as soon as it gets plated. Ambiance~It's a well established, clean, and pleasant restaurant. Parking can be very hard to find because of other businesses in that area. I really enjoyed the vibes and, I would highly recommend giving this eatery at try. I cannot wait to come again very soon because, it's a town staple and, I know they have amazing food.
One of my new fav spots for breakfast! Came here before the big superbowl game and left feeling like Seattle had already one the superbowl. We walked in and the hostess was there and some guy in the kitchen said the hostess would be right back. Turns out he was the owner! Nice guy! We were seated immediately. This restaurant is a Creole inspired and it was delicious. I was torn between the shrimp and grits or the jambalaya. The waitress said everyone comes here for the jambalaya. Sold! I was licking the plate clean! Delicious. It has shrimp, sausage and chicken over cheesy grits. Heavenly. We also ordered the traditional breakfast. I can't wait go back and try more. I was eyeing the chicken and waffles hot honey chicken as well! See you again Tony!
Summary: Good food, great service, casual dining. I'll definitely come back again. Food: Everything we ordered was great. Two had to do with chicken (chicken waffles and half chicken dish) which was cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside but still juicy when you bite into it. Seasoned well. Waffles were not eggy but still moist. Fries were regular fries yet crispy and salted just enough. Sandwich was good as well, bread was toasted but bottom part was a bit soggy. You can taste everything, no ingredient overpowering other ingredients. Service: Great. Attentive. Polite. Space: Huge space. they tables by the bar as well as outside tables. Good for huge groups. Bathroom: Clean Parking: Plenty, both street parking and designated parking on the side shared with other establishments.
Wednesday June 25th, 2025 Lunchtime- 12:00-1:00 Food was Amazing! The Pastrami Sandwich was perfectly hot and delicious! Everything was perfect! Had an Arnold Palmer and it was good. It got busy by the time we left. You can park around the corner behind the Real Estate office if there's no parking on the street. I know it gets busy on weekends, they have a large dining area in the back and also a private room for parties. Cheers!
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We went all day without eating!!! Saying we were hanger was an understatement! We been working since 6am,,, finally we were at our past spot for work, and this was the place I wanted to eat at it was only 10 mins from where we ended our work day and I haven't been here for years, but I remember everything always being good here! We even celebrated some birthdays here. The Happy hour, the weekend brunch!! I have tried multiple items on their menu and it's all Bee delicious You won't ve disappointed in giving this place a try! read more
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This is one of my absolute favorite places to eat. my number one go to. Tony is the coolest dude in the industry. He is very active inside his restaurant with his guest he has the best staff ever. And the food is absolutely amazing if you have never been here this is a must. you need to put this on your list. He has a bar area seating he has a front outside part and he has a back outside covered with a tent and heaters. read more
6 years ago
Great customer service and quickly seated. Had the salmon burger with sweet potato fries. The salmon was perfectly cooked. My friend had the chicken and waffles and she loved it also ! We split the sweet potato cheesecake for dessert and it was fire!! Everyone's food around us looked great ! Definitely recommend this place in Burien ! It's black owned also! read more
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This was my third Yelp review on eggs benedict and I have to say that this restaurant beat out the other two. Eggs cooked perfectly, although served with the usual hashbrowns with a twisted orange slice on top. You could also have gotten breakfast potatoes instead of hash browns. I asked my waitress for a little extra hollandaise and she came with a small cup which was on my plate. I like my muffin rather crispy, my bad for not telling her beforehand, but my waitress was happy to bring my plate back to the kitchen and switch it out with a more well done muffin. Didn't make to new eggs but the presentation still looked nice when she came back with the well done muffin. That said, everything was great, including the flavor of the hollandaise. Little surprise though when the bill came and it was an extra $0.99 for the very small couple of extra sauce. Guess I should have asked but she didn't tell me either. I would come back again for the eggs. Don't think you would be disappointed. read more
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Delicious breakfast and great service. I'm glad I came here. I had the pineapple mimosa and classic waffle breakfast. read more
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Love love love it here! Best mimosas! The food is ALWAYS great. Staff is always nice and the food comes out in a timely manner. I come here all the time with my friends. read more
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Me and my best friend went there for breakfast last weekend it was a little bit of a wait but well worth it the food was delicious very tasty long the Mamosa's were delicious definitely will go back love the friendly staff and the service was great read more
4 years ago
This place be hittin fo real lemme tell you. I'm always scopin out spots, finna to post up and get my fat boy on and Classic Eats ain't ever dropped tha ball. I've known the owner Tony Hayes since our days at Highline High School and he's just as incredibly generous and engaging with everyone that comes in them doors as he was way back in the day and it reflects on his staff. Awesome customer service. Now let's hit up that grub. This time around I mobbed on their lamb burger and as always, the food was off tha chain. Perfectly cooked, seasoned up mad fresh with their house-made chipotle sauce, it was still slappin days later. The fries were gettin that love in the back from the chef. Alot of times fries can come out mad salty and depressed, but here CE's, none of that nonsense was to be found. Perfectly crispy, well salted, it had that bite on the get right fo sheeze. All in all, Tony was gettin his cookin flex on as usual and gave me a lunch that filled up this fat boy somethin proper! Already lookin for my next visit with T & the crew! read more
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My fiancé and I received a gift certificate for $50, we ordered . My Caesar salad lettuce was brown and wilted ,which I sent back. The remaining balance 15$ was not able to be given on gift card or gift certificate according to our waitress/bartender who asked the owner or manager "Tony" not sure which one. the waitress was great, however the food was less than desirable. It's unfortunate as we will not patron this establishment again. read more
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Oh yes yes yes! Go there for lunch or dinner! Wow! Amazing recipes! We had lunch today and it was fabulous! We had the chicken soup and salad! Best chicken soup I've ever had and the salad was so so fresh with fresh greens! The service is superb and the vibe is really really fun! Glad we stopped by for lunch! Yum! read more
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Classic Eats is your traditional, non-chain American diner. I was very impressed with both the service and food. This place is seriously a wonderful find and really close to the airport! I will definitely be back whenever I'm picking up/dropping people off at Sea-Tac! First, I want to rave about the service. We had 2 different waiters (shift change) and both were so friendly! They both seemed like genuinely kind and happy people, none of that forced-fake friendliness for tips here. We were seated quickly, the food came out in a very timely manner, and our glasses never ran dry. What more could you ask for? Food was pretty typical diner stuff (burgers, sandwiches, american dinners, soups/salads,), but very tasty. Portion sizes were also very large! The price was fair and exactly as you'd expect. (about 10$ for a good sized meal). As far as atmosphere goes, Classic Eats was spacious, clean, and updated. Nothing really fancy or trendy, but it was definitely not a "dive" or "whole in the wall" type place. I would feel comfortable bringing my family here. They also have a small bar away with TVs which I assume play the big games. I didn't eat here, but it looked nice and clean / up to date as well. The regular restaurant seating area was plenty quite (I'd say about average), but the bar did seem a little loud. Parking: Street parking only (I think). We had no issues finding a spot on a weekend at lunchtime, but I cannot say whether that's always the case. read more
5 years ago
The patio was beautiful but the inside was a little messy, the floors were sticky. Food looked amazing but the chicken was a little dry same with the waffles. Server was great tho! read more
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Perfect date night spot! Amazing fresh salads as always! Service is awesome and on point, props to Rumi and Eternity..Tony and the kitchen staff does a great job here. Good vibes all the time! read more
5 years ago
went for the first time yesterday, for brunch. Overall the food was okay .. but my waffle was only warm and about half my breakfast potatoes were under cooked. read more
6 years ago
This was my first time at this establishment. I had a great experience with the customer service and their food. Food is fresh and customer service was efficient. The waffles and chicken were just right. Their alcoholic beverages are fantastic and definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to tryout a place in burien! read more
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918 SW 152nd St
Burien, WA 98166
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