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    Hook & Cleaver

    3.7 (117 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Baker views from our booth
    Dazzle R.

    Made reservations for a 1215p girls brunch on a Sunday, and they weren't needed. Staff still delivered as if it were peak season. Ourselves, Sebastian, was prompt, kind, and anticipated needs beforehand. We all ended up getting a half order of their prime rib dip and there was no plate with even a crumb left. (I was hoping for some kind of either fresh crab Benedict or a cali Benny on the breakfast menu, they did have a crab cake Benny though) Views are to die for! We got super lucky with a perfect day for breathtaking sights coupled with delightful bites!

    Crab cakes
    Phillip P.

    Looking to celebrate any special occasion without feeling out of place? Enjoy your time at Hook and Cleaver. The experience offered great service, very attentive staff, and excellent suggestions for food and drink pairings. You're not going to be disappointed with this family-friendly, casual, or even fancy spot. Whatever the occasion, the experience at Hook and Cleaver is something you'll definitely remember.

    Fish and chips
    Pat F.

    On a Friday night at it was not that busy and we were sat at a table quickly In Phil's section. We saw Phil racing around when we were at the host station checking in.... Phil was never near our seating and usually either gone or going away if not chatting with other diners. Another server Pete checked in with us then immediately realized he was in the wrong section which turned into a very long uncomfortable effort of his to hold things over. Eventually it got ridiculous and he kept up with us and realizing we were about to leave offered us service. Kudos to Pete but I could see the ivars fish and chips bar right there and we just wanted a nice dinner before catching a ferry. Wish I'd just left. But after this the fish and chips I got was good, expensive, and didn't have any Cole slaw??? My wife enjoyed her meal and a simple glass of wine. The service here has always been goofy and doesn't make us yearn to go back. The food is generally pretty good but high priced for what food you receive. The only servers we saw were like trying to put out a fire while serving dinner. Bus and runner staff pretty low key and getting things done casually. After a bad service experience and Pete's uncomfortable yet energetic attempt to please us my wife made sure to tell me to tip well. Which I had no problem with. Then there was a service charge in the bill. Sorry Pete for all your effort your 20 percent tip got altered over the service charge by your employer that obviously can't staff the dining room properly. I'm not sure we will continue stopping in Friday's when going to the island

    Food shown: lamb lollipops,  glazed carrots,  baked and mashed potatoes.
    Clare F.

    We decided to dine at Hook and Cleaver on Valentine's Day. Too late to make a reservation, so we dined downstairs in their lounge. Same view and food as their upstairs restaurant. We couldn't decide on which dinners to order, so we shared appetizers for dinner, which is always a fun way to go. We had lamb lollipops which were amazing. A poke bowl which was delicious. Glazed carrots were very good. A baked potato for my husband and mashed potatoes for me. You can find those sides in the steak section of their menu. Topped it off with a martini and wine, and a beautiful view of the water and sunset. Highly recommend. It is one of our favorite places to dine in Mukilteo.

    Tim V.

    Amazing! The pasta was great already with the sauce and tomatoes. But the shrimp is crazy!!!

    Food was amazing!!! Spot on with everything. Service was excellent with Phil all his recommendations were amazing... we will definitely be back

    Club Sandwich with gluten free bun
    Taylor M.

    Not sure if the service was bad because I went on Father's Day, or if that is the norm, but we waited for about and hour and a half to get our food, some of the people in my party never received drinks they ordered, water glasses were left empty for some time, I did not get avocado on my sandwich that I had asked for, and another person asked for mayo for their sandwich and never received it. We were patient as it was Father's Day and we figured they were busy, but they could have let us know if that were the case. The club sandwich I got was good but nothing special, the fries were definitely the best part of the meal.

    Lobster tails.
    Bailey R.

    We were heading to the Mukilteo waterfront to dine at Ivar's, and saw this new spot on the way. Decided to try it, so glad we did! Great ambiance, the water at night is stunning. They've done a lovely remodel in the building. Great selection on their menu, we landed on the Rockfish and Twin Lobster Tails, they did not disappoint! Our server, Thomas, was lovely. Overall a great dining experience and we can't wait to come again very soon!

    Old Fashion on the Patio
    Andrew M.

    I was pretty impressed with this place. Service was good and the appetizers were as well. A little on the small side but overall I liked it. The place looked great and I loved sitting on the outdoor patio. I love Mukilteo and I am glad that something moved into the old Arnies location.

    Andy's Breakfast Scramble
    Paul S.

    Today, we visited Hook & Cleaver on Mother's Day. This is our 2nd breakfast visit but the first time for mom. We've also gone here for dinner. Every visit has been exceptional but today was particularly impressive. First of all our server was very pleasant--smiley and friendly--and immediately complimented my mom's sweater. She was on it. Her order taking, water delivery, bringing an extra knife--all without asking. We weren't her only table yet her exemplary abilities made us feel that way. Icing on the cake? She wrote the date on our left-overs box--how incredibly thoughtful! The little things like this add up to a truly amazing experience. That said, the experience DID NOT stop with our server. The bus-person (what's the correct term?) was also "on it." This young man made sure we had a full carafe of water, and he asked us if he could box up the cinnamon roll (fabulous product, btw) that we didn't finish eating. He asked us before we asked anyone. Amazing. I honestly have not seen this level of service and care at ANY restaurant in the greater Seattle area. Super impressive! Then there's a the food. I had Andy's Scramble which has andouille sausage mixed with bacon and some other stuff. It was delightful--likely the very best scramble I've had in the Puget Sound region. Super flavorful, not greasy or excessively buttery. It was the perfect portion. It came with sourdough bread with a delicious jam. A bit more jam would've made me happier but I probably need to cut down anyway. Mom had the vegetable frittata and was happy with that. My better half had the chicken and waffles. This was the most unique interpretation of this dish I've experienced, as I enjoyed a bite. They brought some heat to the spices, yet has this honey sauce on it. Really tremendous. I recommend all these dishes, they were delicious. It's like the chef takes the special care to make truly great dishes and not just cooking boring recipes that you usually find at this price point. The ambiance here is inviting and warm. No blaring audio system, no TV's in the dining room. A truly comfortable place not trying to be something chic. A great place for a family meal, special occasion, or a business meeting. This is so hard to find these days with all the noise pollution at nearly every eating establishment I visit. All in all, Hook & Cleaver has escalated to one of my favorite restaurants in the area. With excellent service, great tasting food, and reasonable pricing, I can't really think of a better place! Other restaurants in the Western Washington should visit Hook & Cleaver to see how a restaurant with great service and a thoughtful staff make all the difference. The great tasting food is almost a bonus to the overall experience.

    Ahi
    Ashley H.

    Great place to go to for happy hour. Mukilteo is limited on happy hour selections that offer good food and drinks. We finally found a good one The service is always great, the view is amazing, you can look out at the water and not feel rushed or overly compact with too many people The drinks are also great, one note they are a little light on the quantity for the price. This time we got a few things to share Bacon dish, tacos, ahi, Cesar salad, crab and shrimp dip! All were good, I would definitely get the salad and the crab/shrimp dip again!

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    Nice view! The service was excellent and the food are great, lots of parking. Will surely comeback .

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    My go to spot. Pete always give good service. Great food, amazing views. Stellar staff.

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    Everything so great the drink is good and nice view me and my husband love we better go summer we can go see sunset

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    The best food anywhere near Mukilteo, great happy hour and talented staff. ;) breathtaking views, Orca whales, what more cogs one ask for?

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    Came back to this establishment after a year had past for another birthday. I love seafood, but…read morefor some reason this menu did not really excite me that much. Food was definitely better this time around. I opted with the seafood salad, which was what it sounded like. The one thing that stood out to me were the smoked scallops, which I could have just ate a whole plate of. There was a fair amount of seafood amongst the plate. Tip: Mondays are half price bottled wine, which was probably the best deal of the night. Now for my salad and bowl of soup I think was around $50+. I'm not afraid to spending money, but I can say you must be paying for the view, and I get it. But the overall price we paid. Idk. The service was a glaring issue, in which I think there were a total of maybe 10 tables that were taken in the whole restaurant. The server was nice enough, but not attentive at all. Now I'm not going to lie the birthday boy set up his dinner for 7pm on a Monday. We did not know that Ivars closed at 8....and no one even told us at any point. I get this was to be polite, but had we known we probably would have been out of there a lot earlier. We did end up leaving at 10 to 9, but probably could have been gone a lot earlier had anyone mentioned that they closed at 8 or we didn't have to wait for our bill for 20+ minutes. I did feel bad after knowing we stayed so late, but like I said there was a definite lack of communication. Also one last thing. Charging for the bread, I don't know if that's new, but seems rather silly to me. I feel like I'm being generous with the 4 star review, in actuality closer to 3.5, I just feel bad making them stay until after close.

    Ivar's has been a staple of the Mukilteo waterfront. The restaurant is beautiful inside and has…read moreone of the best views. The staff is top notch. Very friendly and definitely a boilerplate for other restaurants. The biggest problem is the food. The menu consists of the same signature dishes they've preparing for years. Not very tasty and mostly bland. Lots of potential, but definitely needs an update.

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    I don't even know where to begin. Everything I've tried from here has been amazing! We got a few…read morepounds of clams and every single one was good to go, unlike when you get them from the grocery store and you have to toss a 1/4 of them. The service is top notch! Whether it be chicken, seafood, or steak... this place hits it out of the park!

    In short We haven't had this kind of shopping around here,…read morelet alone focused in one store. This is where you get the super-nice meat and fish that supermarkets and big-box stores don't have. And their house-made fish dips are amazing. In long It's a little strip mall by the Speedway that would be kinda sleepy except for the drive-through coffee line constantly forming around the whole building. E&O have the end unit. You walk in to a shelf full of solid-value wines, mostly local, aimed to pair with whatever you might take home with you to cook. The ceilings are high, and the walls and floors are all spotless white. No decorations, very little merchandising, if any. There's a long butcher case on the left full of all kinds of crazy treats. Prawns the size of bratwursts. Steaks, roasts, different fish. They skip most of the stuff that supermarkets carry and focus only on more-specialty stuff. Their stock is either a nicer version or it's something that's unavailable elsewhere. You do pay for quality like this on some of the stuff, but if you're cooking a meal you're really looking forward to, the value makes it reasonable. Not everything is expensive, either. They had fresh lemons on the case for 40% less than the supermarket up the street. They had reds, whites, bubblies, and pinks in the wine section with every bottle under $20. And those fish dips, man. I'm surprised they don't sell out by afternoon every day. We had wild salmon and black cod dips before dinner last night, and both were fantastic. They're very well balanced, so maybe you could add hot sauce or fresh herbs to taste, but we've had them several times and never felt compelled to tune them up. The dudes behind the butcher case have decades of industry experience, and they couldn't be nicer, more patient, or more helpful. I love shopping here.

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    Came in for a birthday dinner last minute. The location is gorgeous right on the marina…read more There is loads of seating and this place was packed. Because it was packed, the ambiance was pretty loud. Our server was nice and helpful. The food was fine. I prefer other places for dumplings but everything still tasted great.

    My first visit here and I have to say that it is all looks here. The setting. The ambiance was…read morewonderful. The resturant is very well put together and clean. The location is excellent for a spot to walk outside while waiting or after eating. The food here on the other hand was not great. I think the fusion flavors did not meet my pallet one bit. I was lost in all the sauce and wonder of what was trying to be accomplished. The sauce for my spicy wontons tasted like its been sitting in cornstarch and flavor for a bit, and the clams I had was a confusing flavor. The walnut shrimp wraps were just okay and pork shumai was the only decent thing I had there. I would not come here for food again, but they have their location and setting on point. The service was just okay. Our waiter was nice, but I felt as if they were rushing us. We were there for about an hr and I felt a little bit rushed. They close at 11pm and at the time it was 9:45. Would i come again? Probably not, I love the location but there are so many other places nearby to try in the future. I would love this place to suit my pallet, it just does not. 3 stars are just for the atmosphere alone.

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