While visiting our friends in Seattle, one of their favorites places is Boiling Point. We do not…read morehave this back home so was very interested. They offer various hot pot meals that already have set ingredients. I went with the lamb that had a lot of staples (like mushrooms, Napa and tofu) but they also had more adventurous things like pickled mustard greens and pig blood. Ingredients were pretty fresh and decent quality for the price. I like that they take the effort out of choosing what you want in your hotpot for you and this location offered free drinks with your lunch!

Arrived right after they opened. Seated promptly. Interior lighting naturally lit, tables were…read moresmall and packed. Started with the spicy tangy beef which was ok; simple thin beef that had a little sauce and cilantro. I ordered the #5 (lamb) 3 out of 4 stars while husband got #8 (Taiwanese Spicy) which came at 4 stars. Soups came out quickly. I preferred his spicier, more flavorful broth. After our broths boiled for a few minutes staff offered to snuff our flames. The ingredients soaked up most of the broth, although the blood was over cooked the fish cake, vermicelli, and mushrooms were good. Best part was the lemon qq jelly at the end, not too sweet with a little sour note and basil seeds.

This is one of our favorite restaurants in the greater Seattle area! It's nice to be able to order…read moreand sit wherever! Your food is brought out to you. They have lovely seating options, including a heated, enclosed, dog-friendly patio. Drinks and food come out quickly--great service! For drinks, we sipped on the French Pear martini, the blood orange martini, and the lemon lavender mocktail. All were balanced and tasted delicious! For food, I enjoyed the seafood chowder with a side a fries. The chowder was creamy, flavorful, and packed with seafood. The fries, hands down, are the best fries EVER. They're haystack fries that are crunchy, thin, and delectable. Other people in my party had the steak salad and beet salad. The steak was cooked properly to medium and the salad portion was generous. I tried a bite of the beet salad and even though I normally don't like beets, this salad was tasty! For dessert, we had the mixed berry cobbler with ice cream. It's quite literally one of the BEST desserts. It's warming, comforting, and bursting with berries; and the vanilla bean ice cream is the perfect cooling touch on a fantastic dessert. If you're in the area looking for a wonderful restaurant with a menu that has something for everyone, craft cocktails, and dog friendly in the greater Seattle area, make sure to check out Blackbird!

A popular local neighborhood cafe & bar with a casual bistro feel in Shoreline, Washington; about…read more30 minutes from downtown Seattle. No wait for a table. They have indoor and outdoor patio seating. Full bar and cute decor. Friendly staff. You order at the counter. You'll definitely get tempted with the pastries there. I got a banana bread slice to bring on the airplane, which was We ordered a Mexican coffee and Hazelnut latte. Both coffees could have had more flavor. For breakfast, we ordered the Chorizo Scramble and French Toast. The French Toast was topped with spiced peaches and a side of whipped cream. It also came with crispy bacon. Visually pleasing and I couldn't wait to dig in. Very delicious with the maple syrup. It wasn't overly sweet which is a plus for me. The Chorizo Scramble has roasted Poblano, Jack Cheese, Chorizo, scrambled eggs, side of potatoes & flour tortillas. Very tasty. The potatoes were so good!

Service is great, food is even better. I think about the gnocchi all ATLEAST once a month and my…read morefriends are always happy to come along! My go to - Gnocchi w/ Gorgonzola & peas, add chicken & a martini . Desserts are mandatory, we end the evening with Torta Caprese & a cappuccino! Love the dim lighting and old restaurant feel.

First time going here. I know they have good food because I witnessed my wife enjoy her dish. The…read moreCaesar salad and garlic bread were wonderful. That's the positive. The not so positive. We had a 15 minute wait for our table so we sauntered over to the bar and got a drink. As always, the table was ready much sooner, which is greatly appreciated. We brought our drinks over the table and maybe 5 minutes (that's a long time after being seated) later our server popped their head in and said, Do you know what you want to eat? Straight to the point. No, How Are You Doing, No nothing. Just have you made up for your mind. lol I could tell she was miffed because we brought drinks over from the bar. There goes the larger bill, therefore a larger gratuity. I know from experience, that was always a pet peeve. You also never know the type of evening someone is having. I always try to extend a little grace in the long run. I'm sure a lot have enjoyed their Chicken Parmigiana. I'm not one of them, mainly for all of the beets and carrots. Yes, beets and carrots took out more than half of the plate. I counted four bowtie pasta. Not to mention the beets were hidden under all of the carrots. And that's fine, but let people know that you're getting beets and carrots with Chicken Parm entree. I think either the server or the menu said something about broccoli. I had two florettes. Dessert (cheesecake with blueberry sauce ) was amazing, but the serving size was sad. Call me Tom, short for Petty, but there was more Readi Whip than cheesecake. And the size. Oh, the size, it was so small. Speaking of small, I think they get 12 chicken Parmesan from one chicken breast. Extremely thin. I know darn well all of these rising costs are hitting everybody/business in their pocketbooks, but, just don't serve some things. With all this said, I will be back. Like I said initially, I know they make good food. Looking forward to trying a grinder, just won't get the chicken Parmesan with root vegetables. PS. I dinedthere a few nights ago and then I got this alert.

What an amazing restaurant. We got this recommendation from our Korean friend because she said it…read moretasted very authentic and we just love it. More on the casual side from the seating arrangement, but great service, food is amazing and we will definitely e back! We were a party of 2 and got the chicken wings and Jjusami. Plenty of food. They also always serve you hot tea and are just very accommodating! Also amazing price for what you get! We will definitely be back!

Pretty busy restaurant, but the service was surprisingly quick and efficient!…read more The kalbi was really good! I especially appreciated the thicker cuts of meat, which made it more satisfying and flavorful. The tofu soup was also delicious, and they offer a nice variety of banchan to complement the meal. Despite how busy the restaurant was, the food came out quickly, and the overall experience was enjoyable. The only real downside is parking, which can be pretty difficult to find, especially during peak hours. Overall, a solid spot for Korean food with generous portions, good flavors, and efficient service. Would definitely come back again!

we had lunch here last week. i had 2. Tallarín Saltado (12. Sautéed Noodles Tallarín con pollo…read morefrito, cebollas y tomates, con sillao. / Noodles with fried chicken, onions and tomatoes, with soy sauce.) and my husband had (15. Seco de Carne / 15. Beef Stew Jugosa carne de res cocinada en una sabrosa salsa de cilantro, con arroz y frijoles. / Hearty bits of beef cooked in a zesty cilantro sauce, with rice and beans.). We added the menu descriptions here. So clearly written in Spanish and English. my noodles we savory and the chicken vegetables perfectly cooked. So much I had to take half home. Hubby 's beef was fork tender. He was very surprised how good it was. We will go there again. We gave them a thank you note as we do as we know that an instant review is always welcome

Overall 3.5/5. I tried to call ahead to order but their number was disconnected. It seems like the…read moreonly way to order ahead is to just order through DoorDash. Unfortunately, the price is higher but a dollar or so for every item. It took about 20 minutes to get my food. The interior is pretty small so they get crowded quickly. I tried their chicken and pollo saltado. Pollo saltado: the flavor of the sauce is on point. However, I wish it was a little thicker. The rice ended up absorbing all the liquid and the chicken looked and tasted like it was unseasoned sautéed chicken. Overall not bad. Half chicken: You get a breast, thigh, and a wing. The skin is flavorful and slightly crispy. The meat itself was slightly dry but it was delicious. It also came with some fries that weren't really seasoned. Overall, things were okay and I'd go back.

A relaxing Sunday on adventures to get a doughnut and lo and behold we stumbled onto a "Patty's…read moreEgg-nest". This remodeled refreshed restaurant is now our favorite in the line up. Perfectly cooked food and moist chicken fried steak, fluffy eggs and crispy hash browns .

Went there yesterday for lunch. DISSAPOINTED! My french dip was tough as shoe leather. In the…read moremiddle of our meal, a cockroach skittered across the booth. When I pointed it out to the waitress she froze and didn't know what to do. Another guest crushed it. Gross. Won't be back at this one.

Great service, wonderful food. Ice cream with a waffle?? Who would've guessed!! Yummyread more

Hot Dogs in Cars, and Managers Named "Robert" : A Hate Story…read more I have been a regular patron of The Rusty Pelican since I moved to Washington, just shy of 5 years ago. I take visiting loved ones and friends here, and I constantly extol the service and food to anyone who needs a recommendation for a breakfast spot in Edmonds. NEVER. EVER. AGAIN. The manager, Robert, showed sickening behavior. My partner and I were having breakfast out in front, when we noticed that a fellow patron had left their dog in the car on the sidewalk in front of our table. It was 60 degrees out, and completely sunny. The windows were barely cracked, and the dog was panting and straining its neck towards the venting of the window. We called our waiter over, who was incredibly sympathetic and horrified. He went inside to find the customer. We waited a few minutes longer, and then asked a second server to follow up (they were equally horrified and sympathetic). The second server also did not return. My partner went inside to seek help. It was at this point that they encountered Robert. My partner came out a few minutes later and explained what was happening: he had been in the process of denigrating the employees feelings about the matter, telling them to stop bothering customers and (essentially) quit acting like babies. "This isn't Arizona!" he exclaimed. When my partner asked to speak with him and tell him the situation, he was horrendously rude and confrontational, escalating each polite rebuttal with an agitating escalation of rudeness and denigration. My partner calmly explained that in these conditions, a car's interior temperature can rise to above 80 degrees in well under 30 minutes, not including stifling humidity. These conditions can cause an animal to pass out and die within a similar timeframe. At this point, it had been well over 30 minutes since the patron had parked. During all of this, he refused to even address my partner or look them in the eyes. It was absolutely unacceptable, and ultimately embarrassing for a grown man in a PAID CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED POSITION to treat anyone like that. To be clear: the entire staff were incredible. They came out to check on the dog a few times, and tried their best to confront the owner of the dog, but a certain manager was preventing them. They also apologized profusely, and showed a grace that is exemplary and frequently unseen in today's world. We learned several good lessons today: 1. We should have just called animal control right off the bat. The owner isn't going to learn their lesson without legal intervention, or lethal endings. Thankfully they left after about 40 minutes, and the dog seemed to be conscious. 2. I am never going to eat here again, as long as Robert is employed. He should be left in a hot car out front to teach him some perspective. I wouldn't call animal control for him though. 3. I am going to spend the rest of my days around Edmonds telling anyone who will listen this story. To Robert, if you read this: I hope nothing but bad things happen to you forever, and your behavior is inexcusable. You do not deserve to be employed. To anyone above Robert in a position of management or ownership: fire him. Quickly, and unceremoniously. Do it in front of the kind employees, as a treat. They had a familiar air of exasperation with Robert's behavior, telling me this is normal. And under no circumstances should it ever be. Shame on you Robert.

We had a casual fine dining experience here and were so happy to stumble upon this hidden gem…read more Based on everything we ordered, I'd confidently say the entire menu is probably outstanding. Even without a reservation, the hostess seated us right away. We chose to dine on the patio, which was absolutely perfect on a beautiful sunny day. Our wonderful waitress started us off with a crisp house Chardonnay (highly recommend!), followed by our appetizers. We ordered the burrata, the beet salad, and added the bread service and every bite was fantastic. For our entrées, I had the scallops while my partner ordered the steak salad. The food was exceptional. Every dish featured fresh, high-quality ingredients, was beautifully presented, and had perfectly balanced flavors. It was the kind of meal that felt both elegant and fresh, with no complaints whatsoever. Our waitress was attentive throughout the meal and made excellent recommendations that elevated the experience even more. From the welcoming service to the outstanding food and beautiful patio, everything exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back.

My wife and I really enjoyed our meal at Charcoal. The service was excellent from the front desk,…read morethe to bar, to everyone who walked by and noticed if/when we had any needs. Creative menu with really nice cocktails, a fantastic happy hour option and unique food presentations. Our favorite part of the meal was the Clam appetizer...one of a kind. Both my wife and I agreed it was the best clam dish we had ever had. Ordered the Wagyu but found out it was sold out...something to come back for. Went with the Pork Koji instead. It was good, but could have done without so much fresh dill...got a bit overpowering. Four stars instead of five because of a $4.10 fee (2.5%) for a "healthcare surcharge". I am seeing this more and more often at expensive restaurants and cannot express how tacky I find it. If the cost to run a business in Washington is 2.5% more than what you are currently budgeting for, then you need to increase your menu prices by 2.5% and be up front about it. This feels deceptive and frankly is a reason I avoid certain restaurants. I want to try this place again, but this fee makes me feel like I'm being scammed.

Great food with super friendly service…read more but for big "real Cuban cuisine" aficionados - this is more of a Latin fusion spot where Cuban and Mexican food are infused and there are tasty entrees like the moros with more of a Mexican rice influence on the mix.

Stopped by around lunchtime. There's a lot of free parking behind the restaurant. There is some…read morelimited seating inside and outside the restaurant, so I would recommend taking your order to go. I thought the inside space was cute. Staff were very friendly and menu was clear. I ordered a classic Cuban. It was made hot and fresh. I was pleasantly happy by the portion size. Great place to stop by after you go to Costco. It's also a very short walk from the Aurora Village transit center. I need to come back and try other menu items.

This chicken is amazingly delicious The first time we had…read moreit, it was delivered. This time, we went there to pick it up. Imagine our surprise to find that it is in a gas station mini mart! The young lady at the counter was so nice and very helpful. The mini mart was neat and clean with lots of other goodies to choose from. Pricing was good, better food for less $ than KFC.

Came here on Father's Day to get my father-in-law and the rest of our family some delicious Crispy…read moreCrunchy chicken. I've had it at other places before and I've been bragging about it to my father-in-law because he is from Louisiana. We showed up at 5 minutes after 12:00 to get four meals. They only had two pieces of chicken. Why would you only have two pieces of chicken 5 minutes after lunch normally starts for people? When I asked him about it he said that he was by himself. I'm not sure what that has to do with anything? Was very disappointed. Ended up going to Safeway and getting chicken there since the family was waiting for us. Really? Only two single pieces of chicken at 12:05? Sad.