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    Eureka!

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Anise K.

    5 star experience at Eureka! Our server Zed was very kind, calm, and attentive without ever being overbearing, which made the whole meal feel easy and relaxed. I got the Fresno Fig Burger with fries since that is my go to, and it never misses. Other times i'll get their fish tacos. The fresno fig burger is consistently flavorful with the perfect mix of sweet and savory, and the fries come out hot and well seasoned every time. Service overall is quick, accurate, and genuinely kind. They check in just enough to make sure everything is good without interrupting the meal, which I really appreciate. Overall, it is one of those spots where everything runs smoothly and the food and service are consistently reliable.

    5/2026 menu
    Liane U.

    Located in U village, shopping mall next to UW campus. Hate to give bad reviews but we ordered HH appetizer and water and the appetizer came before our waitress came to greet us and take our order. At least someone came to let us know it was happy hour and that we could order something. It was also one of the worst burgers I've had in my life so dry no taste and texture of cardboard. I ordered it medium and my friend had hers medium rare and she said hers was really dry and horrible too. Had to ask for more water. Quite disappointed as it was my last meal in Washington before heading home and the burger was $20! Would not recommend this spot. We should've gone to dinner tai fung or also saw shake shack after I left. Sound was also really loud. Seatings were close so the people sitting next to us (facing us) bar type seating connected to tables could probably hear everything we talked about.

    Susan S.

    The only 5+ star was our server Stoli. Food - just ok. Philly steak dry. Protein bowl tasty but smaller side. I wasn't super hungry so asked for my leftovers to go. The person who took it never brought it back, even though we said it several times. Stoli was nice enough to offer to make a new one but I said no so he took off 20% from our bill. Noisy. We went only to meet friends and they also said their food was not great either

    Green goddess burger
    Bridget K.

    I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was a great place for lunch! I sat on the patio with my dog. It's protected but not fully zipped up, so I did see a bee while I was dining. The table I was seated at had enough room and was comfortable. To drink, I had one of their rotational 16 oz beers on top. It was a refreshing ale. I would recommend getting a beer here, since it's one of the things they are known for. To eat, I had the special green goddess burger. The avocado was creamy and the sauce was flavorful. The beef patty was cooked to perfection and was well seasoned. The fries were fried well and tasted good too. Finally, I had the peanut butter pie. It took awhile to come out, but the waiter made sure to take good care of me during my visit. I asked for his recommendation, and I'm so glad I did! It's rich and tastes almost just like a Reese's peanut butter cup but with great texture from the candied nuts. It was beautifully presented too. Try Eureka in UVillage if you're looking for great beer, burgers, and atmosphere!

    Bonnie G.

    Had the ahi stack for lunch. Loved it!! The flavors were great. Unfortunately the wonton crisps that came with it were very greasy. Hope next time they'll be better!

    Carly C.

    I wanted to like this place! I had passed by tons of times. Unfortunately this spot fell flat for our visit. Service: 2/5 Food:2/5 Location:4/5 They seated my party outside which was fine- but in the corner of the patio where our seats could barely pull out. Which isn't great- but to add... someone in my party was bigger, has mobility issues and uses a cane. This seemed obvious, and felt like the host should have acknowledged this upon considering what table he would take us too. We scooted the table to help, but ultimately were uncomfortable. Upon taking orders, the waiter was pretty kind, and prompt, He however talked up the food- only to have our order arrive cold, with not fresh fries, and my burger overdone. Flavors were mild for the price to plate ratio. This was all the more emphasized as we were trying this place out to celebrate someone in our party. I am not eager to come back for such a mid experience. The spot appears like it's often mildly busy- so perhaps this was an "off staff or off day" but I won't be rushing back any time soon on my own.

    Happy Hour Eureka burger with fries
    Ryan E.

    They have a pretty good happy hour here. I got the Eureka burger and fries for $13 and a bail breaker IPA FOR &6 that I thought was a pretty good deal. The staff all seemed very nice and welcoming. It wasn't very crowded on a cold and wet Thursday when I stopped in. Seems like this would be a good place to watch a game or meet up with friends. If you sign up for notifications on their app, they give $15 off on your next visit (within 2 weeks I believe).

    Cherry blossom seasonal drink
    Isabella C.

    My first time here and we had a great experience with our server Emmanuel. He was so kind and offered us the most delicious seasonal drink. Would definitely come back just to be served by him!

    Emi G.

    I ordered the Barbecue Bacon Burger with fries on the side, as well as a Shirley temple. The Shirley temple was honestly okay, not super flavorful. The burger however, was very good. I enjoyed the flavor and addition of the crispy onions. My only critique would be to add more of the barbecue sauce, there wasn't enough for how thick of a burger it is. The fries were also good. I did also try the starter of Brussel sprouts, although I do not think I would get them again. I think there were too many additions to it. Servers were kind, and mostly quick to help. I would say the ambiance was perfect for a restaurant such as this. Overall, I had a good experience and would go back.

    Alex A.

    Ended up here because I had some inKind credits. It wasn't bad at all, just not somewhere I'd go out of my way to return to, mainly because I don't live in the area. Everything was satisfying but nothing really stood out or stuck with me. The burger was decent, and the staff was cool, very much the same college kid vibe across the board, which honestly worked for the aesthetic. With Shake Shack so close, it's hard to see myself choosing this spot again, but overall it did the job.

    Seared Salmon
    David H.

    First time here since like 2018. Last time none of my classmates were particularly impressed with the food (and prices haha). Welllll, tbh it all seems pretty similar! Lol. Got take out this time and oddly enough, the food I got this time tasted a lot better than last time when we dined in. The seared salmon was seasoned and cooked well. The Mac and cheese balls were alright, not the best arancini/mac and cheese balls out there. The ahi Caesar salad was a nice touch and I was just surprised that they included that as an option for a side (wasn't charged extra for the ahi). Overall, would I come back? Eh maybe in another 7-8 years lol. IMO it's ok and maybe a fun place to grab a drink/HH w friends.

    Cherry Blossom monthly cocktail special
    Guin R.

    The food was good and the specials were fun. The server was really friendly and did a great job. Made good recommendations and took care of us. I would recommend checking them out.

    Madie D.

    So tragic to report that they removed the steak salad from their menu and have reduced portion sizes significantly. I've been getting the steak salad for years and, although they still have all the ingredients available to make the steak salad, they will not just make it for you - you must start with an entirely separate salad and create the steak salad from scratch which jacks up the bill. It was truly more complicated than it needed to be. The sweet potato fries were dropped in quantity, served in an upright cup that resulted in saggy yucky fries with honey drizzling down the fries. Once our salads were served, we realized they were smaller than before, missing all dressing, and the "cucumber" on our salads were merely pre chewed bits here and there totaling one to two actual slices of cucumber. The toppings were sub par, which didn't help the already suffering salads. It was such a disappointing visit to Eureka, but our waiter was lovely despite the terrible menu changes and serving sizes. Thanks, Emmanuel, for being the best part of our meal!

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    Good vibe, good food, and great service. Mayency was friendly, helpful, and attentive. She made everything easy and enjoyable.

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    What time is happy hour?

    Hello Kim. Our Happy Hour is Monday - Friday 3-6 and 9-close

    Do i need to make a reservation?

    No, I don't believe so. We sat at the bar, maybe if you sit at tables, great drinks!

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    JOEY U-Village - Baja Fish Tacos

    JOEY U-Village

    (1.4k reviews)

    $$$

    University District

    Service was exceptional. Nice touch with a little bubbly to welcome you in. Eclectic menu to choose…read morefrom and some nice options both in food and drinks. Nice that they have regular test, low test and no test drinks depending on how much alcohol you want. Food was very tasty, we had the lobster pasta and the fajitas. The tortillas were very flimsy so messy but still nice flavor and good amount of food.. started with the hummus which is what I was told to try there and yes a creative hummus plate... which brings me to the only hiccup... The chef gets creative at times and apparently edamame is in season so randomly added to the hummus even though not on the menu. Found out half way through then had to verify what beans they were and couldn't eat rest of dish. Server was awesome about it and wasn't a problem but if you have any allergies be aware the menu MAY not be exact so make sure you ask if there are any "enhancements" if you have any known issues. Overall highly recommend.

    Very popular spot; but it was my first and last time for dinner here…read more Food was fine, ratings from 3 to 4 stars at my table for hummus, crispy nigiri, chicken parmesan, and a burger. But a couple other things just spoiled it.... Service was slow, the server mostly absent, and the starters and the main dishes were served all at once. I wonder what the server was thinking a "starter" was supposed to be.... This was during an evening in February and the place was way overheated , I estimated something close to 80F where we were sitting. Cocktails were fine and I will come back to just sit at bar for that, but the dinner experience was just not for me at Joey's.

    Sand Point Grill - Grill Salmon with shrimp

    Sand Point Grill

    (173 reviews)

    $$

    Laurelhurst

    Oh man, how was this place empty when we got there. Odd time of day and day of week maybe, but the…read morefood was consistently excellent and the staff attentive and friendly. Loved the Reuben. It had a healthy amount of meat and balanced sauce and sauerkrout . Fries were crisp and fluffy, well salted and great for some mustard or ketchup dipping. Usually when you ask for anchovies at a restaurant you get one or two weak ones, or they are super boney. Here we got a whole school topping the salad, big and with the best soft bones so you just eat them up. Great salad. It's been a while so I can't talk to the other dishes as well but I know we left there with all four of us excited to come back for more.

    After nearly 20 years of coming here (through multiple ownership changes) we've decided it's time…read moreto stop trying to recapture the wonderful experiences we once had. Unfortunately, the quality has declined to the point where it no longer feels worth the effort. The food is now significantly overpriced for what you get. Service is generally friendly, but inconsistent. One visit about six months ago stands out: we waited over 10 minutes after being seated with no acknowledgment, and eventually walked out. It wasn't even busy. Most recently, we were seated near the window when someone came in and asked to watch the baseball game. The staff turned the bar TV volume up so loud it was difficult to have a conversation. While we understand it's a sports-friendly environment, that level of noise didn't match the pricing or atmosphere we expected. Sports bars don't usually serve burgers that cost $26. We could have moved, but didn't anticipate such a dramatic change for one patron. We're grateful for the great memories over the years, but it's clear the experience has shifted, and not in a direction that works for us anymore.

    The Little Beast - Brussels sprouts (don't recommend)

    The Little Beast

    (36 reviews)

    Ballard

    We had an even better experience this visit (less salty, avoided things we didn't enjoy last time,…read morebetter menu options) and everything was spot on! Service was attentive and they asked about our experience this time too. The sunchokes were cooked to perfection and when combined with the ladysmith cheese? No better combination. My honey went with the bavette and I had the korma lamb pie and colcannon and we were both entirely satisfied with our choices. Grateful for the green chili removal at the start. The lamb was so tender with no need for anything else to stand out. The sticky toffee pudding was generous and a wonderful finish. We started with their butcher box which is such a stand out experience that we tried the dine in option again--so glad we did.

    If you're a meat lover, this place is worth checking out. When you walk in, you'll see a lively…read moreopen kitchen, with chefs grilling sizzling steaks. We came on a Friday night without a reservation and waited about 30 minutes to be seated at the bar. I actually prefer bar seating since I enjoy watching the action in the kitchen. We ordered the sunchoke salad, Beast Board, Scotch egg, foie bangers, and spotted dick for dessert. Everything was solid and well executed, but for the price, I was expecting more of a "wow" factor that never quite landed. My favorite dishes were actually the salad and the dessert. Maybe the $100+ steaks would have been the way to go.

    Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

    Ludi's Restaurant & Lounge

    (788 reviews)

    $$

    Downtown

    Ludi's was such a good stop for us while in Seattle. We ordered the stack of ube pancakes and the…read morecombo silog. Man those ube pancakes were probably the best pancakes we've ever had lol. I swear I could eat those every single day if I could. The combo silog was awesome too because you get a little bit of everything, so it's perfect if you wanna try multiple Filipino breakfast staples in one plate. The whole place just felt super homey and comforting. Service was exactly what you'd expect visiting a Filipino household: warm, welcoming, and genuine. You really feel taken care of here.

    Made a stop at Ludi's for lunch after a hike. I've never not seen a line here during open hours and…read morehave only known about their ube pancakes. We waited a bit over an hour in line. You order at the front before being seated which means food arrives shortly after sitting down. With that noted, I wouldn't return to wait that long. First visit, to try a relatively famous spot, sure. Inside is a bit tight, but conversation can be had. My friends got the lumpia-silog and bistek-silog. Lumpia was tasty, but not particularly outstanding. Bistek was dry. The beef was tough to chew, seasoned alright on the outside but likely overcooked if not old. I opted for the oxtail silog which was delicious but pricey. Oxtail Silog - for $29, this plate definitely gets a double take. After waiting in the hour line, I figured I should commit for a tasty meal. Oxtail comes in a side bowl alongside a bit of hearty broth which the rice absorbs well. Meat is tender, falls off the bone, but pulling around oxtail bones isn't the simplest, so definitely have to bite around crevices. All in all, this plate was delicious but think it comes with a huge tourist tax I've had better value for oxtail plates. Ube Pancake Stack - four sizeable pancakes. Some pictures, including my own, don't do these justice. I can definitely get behind the hype. They're drenched in a rich ube sauce and there's plenty to go around. Honestly the ube flavor is present on the pancakes, but it feels relatively faint because the sauce is extremely sweet and flavorful, minimizing the pancake taste and expanding the gap between flavors. That being said, I think I would enjoy the pancakes with less sauce (or preferably, on the side).

    The Counter At Old Ballard Catering - Fried Chicken

    The Counter At Old Ballard Catering

    (78 reviews)

    Ravenna

    that fried chicken was the best fried chicken i've had in my life. it's unbelievable how good that…read morewas that breading was utterly magical. It was so insanely flaky and crunchy - just the absolute perfect level of each. It had such a satisfying dark brown color rather than the light brown you see on other fried chicken. You could tell this was truly fried in as much oil as possible - which you could also tell by how the breading was even slightly damp with oil and the bottom of the carton was still somewhat wet from the oil each bite of the breading was just absolute perfection the inside of the chicken was also astoundingly good - which i wasn't expecting. the first time I took a bite of the chicken meat itself - i was shocked by how well it tasted. This wasn't your boring old bland chicken you'd find somewhere else - it had fat to it - and even if the breading didn't exist I would still really enjoy eating the chicken the only thing i wish for is the breading had some spice to it - there pretty much wasn't any of that my next absolute favorite part was the buttermilk biscuits that i got as a side. These were baked so perfectly - with a tough exterior but a soft interior. The butter dipping sauce added to this was the best part of the entire meal - it was so addicting it was impossible to resist what drags this down slightly, though, is the greek fries. I didn't think these were good at all - while they were seasoned well with pepper throughout - the cheese was a) not well distributed and b) pretty infrequent. Also, the fries themselves were pretty hard to the touch but not crispy and didn't have any softness inside. The white sauce didn't taste very good either I will say the buffalo sauce that I added as a side was quite good What puts this meal over the top is the massive portion size. It did cost a good amount (24 dollars) - but 3 of that was the greek fries which I'll skip next time in favor of a side that doesn't cost extra. The pieces of fried chicken were MASSIVE - there was so much food contained in that basket. I wasn't even able to finish this entire meal. Given that you get this much fried chicken + two sides for a decent price, the value here is pretty damn good

    The first time I visited the Counter, I was in a hurry but realized I needed to eat something. I…read moreordered something online at this random place within walking distance, then stopped by on my way to the light rail station at Roosevelt. I ordered a Gyro, something that would likely be decent enough anywhere you get it. My order was ready on time and it didn't take long, but the surprise is this: the food was really good! Usually I'm disappointed, but I was not disappointed. In addition to the food, the service from the owners was impeccable. They were genuinely cheerful, helpful, and appreciated me as a customer-and I could tell. I stopped in two more times, just because they had a great product and treated me well. Look at the menu, take a chance.

    Purple Cafe And Wine Bar

    Purple Cafe And Wine Bar

    (23 reviews)

    Wallingford

    I had dinner on Wednesday night with a big group. For drink, I had the Thyme traveler, which is…read moremade of verjus blanc, giffard alcohol free ginger, thyme syrup, and apple. The drink was refreshing and I liked it a lot. Regarding food, I thought the appetizers were stronger than the entrees. We had a grand time enjoying the appetizers including burrata, French fries, and focaccia. Everyone went crazy for the fries. Burrata was placed on top of spice-roasted delicata squash and topped with apple balsamic, pomegranate, hazelnut with a side of toasted baguette. I thought the burrata was the best dish out of all. For entree, I had braised short rib with pappardelle port cream sauce, blistered tomato, and sage. I thought the sage had an interesting flavor - it tasted like it was roasted to a crisp. On the other hand, I probably should've gotten something else because I don't really like sweet pasta dishes, and port cream sauce was exactly that. The combination of short rib and pappardelle felt kind of excessive and I was struggling to swallow at times. I appreciate that I had the opportunity to try several dishes during a work event so I didn't have to shell out for the food, but I'm not sure if I'd be back to buy food for myself here again.

    Had a nice romantic dinner here recently. The restaurant is open and friendly. They have outdoor…read moreseating for those warm spring/summer days. The staff are amazing. Very friendly and happy to make recommendations on food or wine. Since we where there for our anniversary they gave us a free glass of wine(for me) and a very lovely non-alcoholic cider for my wife. I had the Mushroom Pappardelle. Flavor was good but they used the wrong mushrooms for this dish. They Mushrooms where tough and made the dish difficult to eat.

    Eureka! - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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