Oh my goodness, if you get anything at DERU, GET THE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE PLEASE…read more It's been a few weeks since I've gotten it and I still think about that cake. (I haven't justified buying a whole cake for myself, but I truly want to--and am tempted to do so) The food is great and I'd love to go back. I went on a Monday, so it wasn't as busy as it would be on the weekend. The servers are kind, and you typically order from a QR code unless you're having a hard time (and they'll help you!). Quiet space. Some parking available on site but it can get busy on the weekends from what I've heard.

Cute little cafe market but gets really busy on the weekend so hop on that waitlist!…read more I didn't realize they had a waitlist you could join on their website before arriving. We joined at the restaurant and although there were tons of empty tables and we arrived pretty early we still had a 45 minute wait. Pretty hard with a toddler. The front is all parking and there's street parking. Not a lot of safe space to let a toddler run about. Food - chai tea - on the sweet side for chai - coconut cake - a tad too sweet for our taste and a bit dry - fries to share - fried chicken and gravy - saucy and tasty but wish it came with toast or biscuits - sandwich - my husband got this and it was ok. A little too wet for my taste. Overall, not a bad experience but compared to other spots it fell short. Maybe if we had jumped on the waitlist sooner and waited less it would have been better for us. Definitely an our fault move. The food was just ok. I was excited for the cake and a bit disappointed.

A good working space with delicious food and smoothies! Service is decent…read more Always enjoy taking a seat here and doing some work. The chairs are a bit uncomfortable but they work fine.

You have to come and get the steak burrito (with crispy potato!) and fluffy egg omelette. Looking…read morefor something filling and more refreshing? Can't miss with their Acai bowls! Side notes: the chicken sausage sandwich kind of tastes like pizza. Fun! Not into smoothies generally myself (esp at $14-16 a pop), but I've tried a couple and they have an interesting assortment chock full of good ingredients.

I had dinner with a friend here the other evening and it was great. The young man who took our…read moreorder was so helpful. My friend and I both had the Peruvian Steak Sandwich, mine with the added jalapeños. It was the best deli type sandwich I've had in a very long time. They have a large selection of salads and sandwiches with fresh and healthy vegetables. It was so delicious and I'm going back soon, I hope

I see these everywhere and finally got to try it out this past week…read more The Kirkland location is super clean with lots of parking nearby! I tried the not so fried chicken sandwich and enjoyed! It was pretty messy but a very solid sandwich, and enough that I split it between lunch and dinner. I also tried the side pasta salad which was very flavorful and I really enjoyed it. The homemade lemonade was 5/5 for me! Very obviously real lemon juice

Came in on a sunny Saturday afternoon and the line was out the door. The volume didn't seem to be…read morean issue however, as I was done ordering and back out the door in no more than 5 minutes. Very clean on the inside, and they have great outdoor seating. My chicken pesto bowl was fresh and delicious, definitely would recommend!

SWEETGREENS @ KIRKLAND…read more This was my first time visiting Sweetgreen in Kirkland, located in Totem Lake. Totem Lake is a great area to explore, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and even a movie theater all within walking distance. It's a nice spot if you're looking to spend some time around the Kirkland area. I've heard a lot about Sweetgreen, so I was excited to finally give it a try. The concept reminded me a lot of Chipotle since you can choose your base, protein, toppings, and sauces to create your own bowl. They also offer a variety of signature bowls if you don't want to build your own. Options included bowls with pesto, steak, and other combinations already put together for you. Unfortunately, my first impression wasn't the best. The staff didn't seem very friendly, and everything felt rushed. Since my dad and I were both first time customers, we weren't exactly sure what to order. It felt like we were being hurried through the line rather than being helped. For my bowl, I chose quinoa, romaine lettuce, and chicken. They had temporarily run out of chicken, but thankfully a fresh batch came out after only a few minutes, which I appreciated. I also noticed that the tables inside were pretty dirty, so we decided to sit outside instead. The outdoor seating was much more enjoyable anyway. As for the food, I thought it was good overall. I liked that everything tasted fresh and seemed to be made with wholesome ingredients. The vegetables were crisp, and the bowl felt healthy and filling. My biggest complaint was the chicken. It wasn't seasoned very much and tasted pretty plain, so I found myself relying on the sauce to add flavor to the meal. Overall, the food was decent, but the customer service and cleanliness left a lot to be desired. I don't think I would return to this particular location, but I'd be willing to give another Sweetgreen a try in the future, especially to test out some of their wraps or other menu options.

OButekim was AMAZING. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, this was one of those meals…read morewhere we were already talking about coming back before we even left. We started with the fried yucca and Churrasco Misto, then had the Brazilian churrasco and moqueca. The meat was unbelievably tender -- genuinely melt-in-your-mouth -- and everything was packed with flavor. But the surprise of the night was the moqueca. I almost didn't order seafood at a Brazilian steakhouse because... why would I order seafood when there's all that MEAT?! Thankfully, I did. OMG. The moqueca was soooo flavorful -- rich, fragrant, beautifully seasoned, and easily the standout dish of the night. I would come back for that alone. Seriously, do not sleep on the moqueca! Our server, Simony (I hope I'm spelling her name correctly!), was wonderful. She was so warm, welcoming, and helpful, and made us feel genuinely taken care of throughout the entire meal. And then there's the restaurant itself. The artwork and especially that ceiling are incredible. It's this huge, colorful explosion of Brazilian imagery, patterns, and culture stretching overhead. Between the artwork, the beautiful lighting, and all the little details everywhere you look, the whole place has so much personality. It doesn't just feel like you're going out for dinner -- it feels like an experience. Fantastic food, wonderful service, and an unforgettable atmosphere. We absolutely loved it and will be back. And one more time for the people in the back: GET. THE. MOQUECA.

We loved the Shoreline location Botteco Brazil. Decided to give this sister location a try…read more. pretty disappointing. Interior decor is gorgeous with vibrant colors and fancy gold chair and beautiful tables/booths. Food is so mid, kind of overpriced for what you get. The service was so slow with one guy doing it all.. serving and prepping food in the back. Took so long to flag him down for the bill. The steak was seasoned well and we loved the meat in the beans. Portion size is decent.. but most of our steak had fatty pieces that couldn't be eaten. What a waste. Overall, I wouldn't come back for dinner. They do a lunch buffet.. maybe I need to check that out.

Hawaiian/Asian fusion fast casual place in Kirkland. Parking is easy as it is located in a plaza. I…read moreordered ahead and scheduled the order so I don't need to wait for my food, and it was ready at exactly the scheduled pickup time, no earlier no later. I got the combo - Hawaiian chicken + karaage requesting extra salad instead of rice, as well as a half order of loco moco. It's nice that there is half order as a lot of Hawaiian restaurants tend to be full orders so it is incredibly hard to try a variety of options if you're solo or in a small group. The Hawaiian chicken and karaage both are juicy and delicious. It's great that the combo is the same price as the standard individual options so I got to try more variety without paying extra. I looked at the reviews and opted to remove the rice and get extra salad which was a good move - their chop chop salad is very delicious with a nice balance of dressing, cheese, and ham. I still had some rice from the loco moco, which was sufficient for me. The loco moco is good - I wished the patty was a bit less tough but the gravy and egg make up for it. Overall, great value and great food. I'd be a regular if I didn't live so far from Kirkland (1 hr drive for food can be challenging in busy schedules)

Wow!! This spot is absolutely amazing! I finally got a chance to try it out after a day in…read moreKirkland. The staff was super helpful and gave me their recommendations. I went off their recommendation and got the combo plate with chicken karage and steak skewers, then subbed the rice for French fries. The order also came with a chop salad. I am still dreaming of the chop salad, it was so flavorful and was perfect on a hot sunny day! The meats were flavorful and French fries were fresh out of the fryer! Will definitely be back!!!

This was my first time visiting and came here to try their breakfast. My boyfriend called ahead of…read moretime to make sure they were open since it was on Memorial Day. After waiting in line we were up next, the cashier said they were no longer serving breakfast, it was 11:02 by the time it was our turn to order. Leaving this review since it was a poor customer experience to not have been told when we called about the breakfast hours and not been served when we were in line before they stopped breakfast. That being said the establishment is nice and cozy, the staff were friendly, and they seemed to have a good selection on their menu.

Stopped in here for breakfast this past weekend…read more I enjoyed my quiche and salad. Not sure why there was a small blob/smear of tomato paste on top of the quiche. It didn't enhance the flavor, so I scraped it off. He ordered the breakfast platter and said it was okay. The potatoes with mama lil's peppers were great. The eggs tasted like powdered eggs, tho. Our drinks and the banana bread we got were all good. I'd go back!

Cute little restaurant right across from Juanita Beach!…read moreWe've been here a couple of times, usually after dropping off my little one at school. It's always quiet inside, which makes it a perfect spot to sit, relax, and enjoy breakfast. The servers are genuinely friendly and easy to talk to. We love their veggie sandwich -- it's loaded with roasted vegetables and hummus, and you can really taste the freshness. My husband tried the beet sandwich and enjoyed it as well. The only thing I'd say is that the bread can be a bit on the dry side. I'm also a big fan of their coffee! Overall, it's a lovely place to unwind and have a peaceful breakfast. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

We came around 1:30 PM on a Friday. The restaurant was…read moredecorated cutely. We ordered the soup of the day, which was green lentil--it was delicious. I ordered the Veggie and Hummus Sandwich. Based on my current body condition, I couldn't eat anything cold, so I confirmed with the counter that this dish was not cold before ordering. However, after I paid for the order, they told me the hummus was frozen, so I had to choose an alternative option, and I went with avocado instead. There were free water bottles on the tables for self-service; you just needed to ask for a cup at the counter. We had to bus our own table by putting the finished plates onto the trays. Parking was easy, as there was a parking lot in the back.

crab cake benedict ($23) 5/5 the crab cakes were insanely…read moregood. such a good crisp and they give a good portion of crab. i would come back just to eat the crab cakes again. chicken and waffles ($19) 4/5 not enough chicken for the amount of waffle, though both tasted really good. fruit was very fresh and delicious. iced caramel latte ($6.25) 5/5 ordered extra sweet with oat milk. it was very good. orange espresso 0/5 this is orange juice with espresso. it was so gross we sent it back and ordered another iced caramel latte. not counting this against them because they didn't charge us for it and gave us another drink. our waitress was very sweet. the restaurant is in a great location. clean and tidy. shares a parking lot and gets full quickly. overall, i would come back to try their other benedicts and to eat the crab cakes again. i would not advise anyone try the orange espresso!

I wanted to give this place 3 stars but there were so many fruit flies flying around as we were…read moreeating that the experience dropped another star by the time we left. The food is 3 star level though. So it's.. Okay.. But it wasn't that good. We got the breakfast burrito and the breakfast sandwiche. Presentation was good but flavor was meh. This restaurant gives the feel of trying to do to many things at once. Nothing worked together. The decor was all over the place. The menu tried to cover too many things. The service was friendly and the bathrooms were clean. But ugh.. The flies. I couldn't stand it.

Service was stellar. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We went to Noon on a recommendation…read morefrom friends. Did not disappoint. Husband and I shared the Noon mixed grill and had the eggplant appetizer. Both were delicious. Great experience and quality food. Will definitely be going back.

Noon Café is a family-owned Persian/Iranian eatery in a plaza called Totem Square with plenty of…read moreparking. Noon Café is a casual family diner offering traditional grilled kababs (aka kebab), appetizers, sandwiches, and pizzas - all Persian/Iranian style. The interior is basic, decorated with photos of Iranian landmarks (I assume). Currently, they have a memorial due to the ongoing war. (Peace to all...) Service is warm and friendly. Be sure to ask questions if the dish names are unfamiliar. The Food: Soltani, $32.99 - 4 Stars Soltani includes one skewer of Koobideh (ground beef) and one skew of Barg (flank steak). Both are well-seasoned with excellent flavor. We ordered the flank steak medium rare, but it was medium with no pink inside. The steak was tolerable, not as tender as it could have be. This dish was served with rice per the menu. After I saw another table has their kabab served with a bread, I asked the server. She said other than rice, there is a choice of Persian bread (flat bread with sesame) and salad. Curious that wasn't in the menu nor did she say it. Not a dealbreaker. Her reply did raise my eyebrow. Zaboon, $16.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Veal tongue, simmered and fried, tomato, pickles, parsley Based on the description, the texture completely threw me off. The meat is mushy to the point of spreadable. The flavor is light with minimum seasoning. I applied hot sauce liberally to the sandwich. Portion size is large. I ate only half. Fries, $6.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside Some pieces aren't crispy enough. Some pieces are too thick such that the inside has the potato gritty texture. The sauce is a house-created flavor. We like the sauce more than we like the fries. The food is closer to 3.5 Stars. I like the family vibe and am rounding up to 4 Stars for the overall rating.