The steak was over cooked - unacceptable. It was seasoned well. Brussel sprouts were not cooked enough and cauliflower was not either. Chicken overdone as well. Service was great! read more

HH review Fantastic views with solid service, food, and drink. Decent HH deals, too. Also, it's haunted by at least one ghost if not two. In long This was everybody's special-occasion place in Mukilteo for decades, and got sold a couple years ago. Lots of old-school regulars worried, but the group that bought it runs good places with really dependable food and drink--not always cheap for what it is, but good HH deals are a constant throughout their places. They didn't completely rebuild the place, but they did an extensive reno that makes it feel up to date, if not quite brand new. It's a semi-funky hillside structure with wide spaces on the shallow side--there are 20+ tables in the bar, but they're all in a single row against the windows. Long and narrow, ya know? As a result, every table has a view. Nice view, too--some trains, some ferry traffic, and then Whidbey, saltwater, and across to the Kitsap Peninsula, too. Beautiful in any weather IMO. The bartender mentioned that on foggy days, the ferries look like they're floating in mid-air across a continuous grey mist. We timed our visit well to catch HH. Perfect timing. Most drinks and small plates are $2 off. The halibut croquettes are very well executed--fresh fish, tasty flaky crust, nice rich sauce showing a hint of lobster stock flavor. The cocktails all ended up being really good. The Endless River has a nice smoky side from the mezcal, and the Harbour Pointe is quiet delicious even if, like me, you can't imagine what it'll taste like after you read the description. We also checked out a Manhattan and a Corpse Reviver, and if it's not too busy, the tender will shoot the breeze about recipes and proportions and get to know your tastes a bit. He and the hostess chatted for a while about haunted places they've worked, which includes H&C. They've heard someone saying their name when they're alone in the room, and a couple other little things. Nothing too shocking or diabolical, but definitely chilling in a fun way if you love ghost stories. I dig this stuff, and I think we've found a regular HH stop. read more

Went to have a nice seafood dinner with family visiting from out of town. The prices are wildly high for the quality of food. I had a $35 Seafood Mac and Cheese and they didn't even bother to brown the breadcrumbs on top after obviously microwaving it. My dad had some fried shrimp that had come from the freezer and the risotto on both my mom's salmon and my brothers dishes was undercooked (hard) and inedible. For the nearly $300 we spent for 5 people, all we paid for was the view. I do not recommend. Drive down to Edmonds or Seattle where literally anything is better. read more

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

Waited over an hour for just drinks, food was sub par and over priced. I wish I loved it because it's in a great location, I frequent Mukilteo beach often but I'd much rather have Ivar's down the road. read more

Continue to have amazing experiences time and time again at Hook and Cleaver. From happy hour in the Bar & Lounge, to monthly wine nights, to just a Friday evening dinner, the team continues to excel. Food and Drinks are always amazing, but the staff and atmosphere put the icing on the cake. Photo from the most recent Wine Tasting - Wines of Mexico. read more

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Hook & Cleaver has some highlights and some low points. The Highlights: The staff is great. Our server was very attentive, had good tableside manners, but not too much time. Situated on the hill above the waterfront, the views are amazing (even though it was dark and raining). The food was enjoyable, nice fresh fish. I love menus that feature everything on a single page, Hook & Cleaver knows what they are. The price was fair, about what you could expect from a waterfront restaurant. The low points: Even though its been open for 2 months, it feels old and dated. I know they tried to remodel, but it was cheaply and sloppily done. It is a holdover from the 80s. Yes, l I be back. The service and dinner was great. I hope they continue to invest into the facility. Yes, I recommend. Its a nice dinner with a fabulous view for a reasonable price. read more

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Our waiter was amazing. So full of suggestions and answered all of our questions with a genuine smile. The food was amazing as we got several appetizers to try before dinner and was very happy with them all. read more

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

Date found large pieces of glass and shards in his draft beer. Terrible ending to otherwise lovely meal. Had already paid $97.44, which included a $20 tip to the server, when my date realized the crunch in his mouth was glass! We were shocked! Won't be going back. read more

This place is our "cup of tea". Great service from the host to the waiter. We met the bartender and most of the employees in the restaurant. A very personal experience. They were very attentive and friendly . They treated us with respect even though we didn't plan on going somewhere this nice so we didn't look our best yet we were welcome. Food was outstanding from the Calamari to the strawberry shortcake. The neighborhood has great vibes, safe and beautiful views of the Ferry and lighthouse. The only wish for a place like this is they would have cappuccino offerings after the meal. We settled for coffee which was delightful anyway. read more

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This is the first time we have visited since it was Arnie's Restaurant. Absolutely impressed with the beautiful interior, and the view is stunning! Most importantly, our server, Pete, was stellar! Welcoming, personable, warm, and knowledgeable. He was easily one of the most outstanding servers that we have ever experienced! Equally impressive was the presentation and taste of our food! Thank you to the entire team, and we would highly recommend enjoying a night out here! read more

I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. I went yesterday for the first time for lunch. Phil was our server. He was fantastic! Awesome service and sense of humor! I had the Cajun chicken wrap. Highly recommend!!! read more

Great people, good drinks, selection of food is on par with what you'd expect in this type of location. Highly recommend simply for the seating arrangement/ambiance. Bring friends who are in town in mukilteo and sit in the bar Andre the bartender is who you need to see. read more

Hook & Cleaver - Happy hour halibut croquettes, eat this first, super light but delicious flavor. - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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I miss Arnies charcuterie board but the new place is promising. Everyone was warm and friendly and welcoming. Seated the Thomas's section and he is fabulous. Couldn't have asked for better and friendlier service. Our salads were great (although I'd have preferred tomatoes to grapes on the wedge). I had the salmon and requested it minus the glaze which they were happy to do. It was fantastic. My date had the prime rib and for once he couldn't finish his meal. It was so good but healthy portions. We capped the meal with chocolate crème brûlée which was delicious. Can't wait to come back in the summer and the sunset will be better. read more

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They prefer to use menu surcharges instead of honest pricing. If they decide to start showing their customers common courtesy I'll be happy to reevaluate my review. read more

On a Wednesday night in a half-full dining room, seemed to be only one server. After ordering, took 10 minutes to get a cocktail with an additional 9 minutes to get a non-alcoholic Arnold Palmer. Appetizer of only about 8 steamer clams was WAY TOO spicy, as in we couldn't even enjoy the broth. Roast chicken dinner looked OK but tough to cut. Worse of all was the expensive ($47) halibut -- overcooked and dry with limited bearnaise sauce on top of a HUGE pile of mashed potatoes which was on top of about 16z of roasted brussels sprouts and cherry tomatoes. We were seated in the booth directly above (meaning on top) the hostess station with all entering guests able to look up and see us at our table -- no privacy -- like eating on a stage. A simple obscured glass partition as used between the booths in the rest of the dining room would make this much more intimate and welcoming instead of feeling like you're on a stage. Came here 3 weeks after opening and was disappointed but gave it time and another chance -- NOT AGAIN. Go to Ivar's instead. read more

Very disappointed used to go to this restaurant a lot before they the name to Hook and clever. My wife and I sat down at 1:15 went to sit down to eat in the bar. We were the only ones there in the bar area.. the guy that was working. The bar came down the stairs after five minutes of us, sitting there and said I will be right with you.. another five minutes, went by and he had said what would you like to drink? We ordered our drinks and he set all the mixers out on the counter and then he left another five minutes we decided to leave due to poor service.. read more

Stopped for early dinner, the early dinner special was very small portion of salmon, ordered a glass of wine, appetizer and main dish are finished, but no wine. Especially with the 4.5 % fee, I will not come here again! read more

I recently held a dinner event for roughly 33 friends on a Saturday evening. The menu was full of an assortment of choices for all to choose from based on their allergies, dietary needs, personal preferences, and budget. Carrie the GM and her staff were amazingly supportive, and handled the large group with professionalism and an amazing attitude. Many of the guests were there for the first time. Based on a lot of the comments I heard, it will not be the last or only dining experience for many. While the weather this time of the year was not the most ideal, the view was also very enjoyable. read more

There were a few bumps to start the evening off. We arrived early in the evening to an empty lobby & then waited five minutes or so before we saw anyone at the front desk. After being seated we had a bit of a long wait before being served water and another long-ish wait before our server arrived. Our server was very friendly and informative about the menu and wine, of which samples were kindly offered. We ordered the Halibut Croquettes which were absolutely amazing, the Salmon and the Prawn Scampi Nero. The Salmon was also good although the Brussels sprouts were so undercooked that they were crunchy. The Scampi dish was disappointing due mostly to the quality of the Prawns which were quite small and extremely salty. The lobster sauce was tasty, although a bit salty as well... and I should mention that I love salt. I did not have the opportunity to tell our server because they did not check back after delivering our entrées so I just struggled through it. Overall the experience was okay, even with a slow start and a disappointing entree'. Unfortunately, I would not recommend the Prawn Scampi dish. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and drink. Enjoyed the clams and the Old Fashioned was spot on. The ambiance is very modern, all in black and white decor, and for me not very inviting. View is great but not so good as to get me away ft the other more traditional pubs in the area where feel more at home. I kept to happy hour and that was pricy enough and the portions were small, not sure I could see myself eating off the full menu. The sides are all extra looks like it adds up quickly. read more

Where this restaurant shines is its great customer service and views. The food, on the other hand, is extremely mediocre and overpriced for what it is. Both the meat and seafood tasted not fresh (most likely frozen). The steak was on par with a steak from Applebees or Outback...but triple the price. The steak sauce is great though. Typically I don't like steak sauce but in this case it made the cut taste better. Nothing about my experience would urge me to want to return or recommend. read more

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Service was fantastic! Vibe was perfect. Beautiful views from every window. Mostly quiet on a weekday. Ordered a medium New York strip. It was well done. Barely any pink. There were burnt ends. Some people like that but I do not. Had I not been with my colleagues I would have sent it back. read more

I just enjoyed one of Hook and Cleaver's "Tasters Menu" nights and it was a fantastic experience. At $75/person it is absolutely not an every visit sort of thing but was absolutely worth it. The meal consisted of three courses (soup, cheese board, and main) with a wine taste (not a glass) with each course. Food enjoyment is very subjective of course but the chef selections for this meal nailed it for me. The butternut squash soup was so good I strongly recommended that they try to add it to the regular menu. The cheese selected, cambozola was described as a cross between camembert and gorgonzola was seemed accurate for me. The dijon mustard and blackberry jam accompaniments paired well with it. The main was an expertly cooked filet mignon with mashed potatoes with a peppercorn demi glace. Hook and Cleaver seems to offer these special menus about once a month and I will keep my eyes open. read more

Ummm. Delicious. Always a fan of the location, the new Hook & Cleaver offers a simple hand crafted menu that is well thought out, full flavored and a definite pallet pleaser. We ordered the surf and turf salad, meat was perfectly cooked and the whole dish was perfectly spiced; and the fish and chips with a perfect crisp crust and excellent jojos. But obviously this was the strawberry on top. read more

Hook & Cleaver - Chocolate creme brûlée !! - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

This place was ok I would not go back my prime rib I ordered med was rare and cold and tasteless and the loaded potato cold my gf ordered ribeye med, over done tasteless and dry, the potato cold the service was good for the prices let's get the food cooked right and hot this place was Arnie they just changed the name read more

Like to give the new restaurant a try. I ordered the Halibut, water said it was the only fresh fish on the menu. I asked for no vegetables and just potatoes. It was served with vegetables and no potatoes. Waiter corrected it. The portion of halibut was tiny, maybe 4 ounces. $40 for halibut and only a few bites. The rib eye was the best the new york steak was okay. The peppercorn sauce was great on the NY steak, as was the cilantro sauce for the rib eye. It took a long time to get drinks. Appetizer came quick, food took a long time as well as the desert. I understand if the restaurant was crowded but only a few tables had people. The view is great, the ambiance is still an older restaurant. 3 people $300, a bit much for what you get. I will not likely go back. read more

4 of us had dinner last night in the bar area. Nice view of the waterfront. Bartender/Server "Ian" was great. Very attentive and accommodating to a couple special dietary requests. Double Cut Pork Chops were great, flavorful and tender. The brussel sprouts were amazing. A couple in our party had the wild caught halibut and both were very happy with their choices. We'll be back for sure! read more

Food was delicious. Steak was a little undercooked cooked right in the middle but still delicious. Bacon jam needs a little more Jam. read more

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Went here for my birthday lunch and was treated like royalty. Our waiter was absolutely amazing, seriously. He recommended different things for us to try which were all amazing (we ended up taking the appetizer sauce home). He even surprised me with the most amazing ice cream. We laughed with another waiter walking by and found out he is one of the stand up comedians who comes out for their evening events. I'm definitely going to be attending! I will also be coming back and bringing more, people need to know about this place! It was gorgeous where we sat, the place was just overall amazing. read more

We came to celebrate a birthday with a large group. We were so excited to try out a new place in our neighborhood. The waiters are super patient and attentive, no issues there. The food on another hand was not good. A few appetizers were ordered and it was not worth the price. . I know it is a new restaurant and they are finding their rhythm, the chef needs to tweak the recipes to match to the $$$ they charge. So writing this in hopes the chefs sees this and takes actions: Wedge Salad - dressing was very vinegary and runny. Impossible to eat. Ahi Poke - the way they serve it is peculiar, on a bed of chopped iceberg lettuce with some strange dressing. Doesn't go well with ahi. Steamed Clams - swimming in broth and only 2 pieces of toast served with a large bowl of "soup". Thr clams themselves were ok. Calamari were good and crispy. Pasta Nera - overcooked pasta and seafood. Al dente is a key here. A few of us ordered steaks - the Fillet was very good. The sides ordered were subpar: loaded potatoes were served cold (we send them back to reheat, came back cold again) Mac&cheese - very greasy macaroni swimming in very liquid cheese :( trying to mask it with bread crumbs and reheating on broil is not going to help the situation with cheese. Beans - very strange tasting, says butter and bacon, but butter tasted sour. Keep it simple and classic Carrots - the amount of garlic on top of the carrots is overwhelming. Grilling up the carrots with nice caramelisation would taste so much better. The ambience of the place is non existent. You spend $$$$ but sitting area feels like cafeteria. Throw couple of nice pictures on the walls, Christmas lighting in the dining area will do the trick as well. read more

Hook & Cleaver - Steak - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

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We were excited to see what Hook and Cleaver had to offer. Granted we only tried 3 items on the happy hour menu but the overall experience was average. The crab and shrimp cakes were the best by far. I would give them a 4.5- they were full of crab and shrimp and minimal filler. The bacon jam was too salty. I couldn't eat it and I Love bacon. The halibut croquettes were bland. The flavor or the croquettes themselves was bland and the lobster beurre blanc had less flavor. The server told us this was her favorite because it had fresh halibut in the croquettes. The menu says it is salted halibut. The "happy hour" menu did not offer much of a discount vs regular menu pricing. They are new so we will give them another try. read more

Hook & Cleaver - Crab and shrimp cake - Seafood Near Me - Mukilteo, Washington

Went there with some family members who really like the restaurant. This was the second time my wife and I have been there since it changed from arnies . We always had a great experience at arnies. So they still have the awesome views and atmosphere and the staff are great but I ordered a bowl of chowder and my wife and I both ordered halibut fish and chips.when I ordered the food I asked for Tabasco sauce for my chowder which I always like to add and the waiter said of course. Well when they brought out the chowder it was a cup And not a bowl so I asked (is this a cup or a bowl? ) waiter said it's a cup, I'll bring you another cup, it's the same thing as a bowl. Ok cool. No Tabasco sauce. I did finally get some when someone else brought out the other cup of soup but I had an eaten half of it by then. So then the other food arrived and our Halibut was dry and overdone and the breading was dark brown. The fries were ok and no coleslaw is served with the meal. For 32 dollars you get a few fries and a a couple pieces of overcooked halibut. I had two beers and my wife had one margarita and one glass of Chardonnay. I left a decent tip like I always do so the grand total was something like 160.00. You would think that being a seafood restaurant they would do much better on the halibut and chips, I could get better than that at Kidd valley hamburger restaurant in Kenmore for half the price,although I wouldn't have the view or the atmosphere. Still I don't know if I will go back to Hook and cleaver anytime soon. read more

Great: location, parking. Well above average: Service, cocktails, lobster sauce, clam chowder. Average: portion composition, sides. Nothing was below average or poor. Biggest disappointment - Price The scallop and squid ink pasta in lobster sauce came with 3 scallops...for $40. read more

Where to begin about tonight's experience. First... PHIL FORGOT THE CHEESECAKE!!!! Just kidding, an inside joke so Phil will remember what rambunctious table took a little too long post closing time to get out. Legit - Phil and the bartender tonight (I didn't grab your name and I'm so sorry!) both went above and beyond making sure our experience at Hook & Cleaver was nothing short of 5 stars. We arrived about 25min before our reservation and headed down to the bar for a drink and to wait for the rest of our party. This is something we like to do to gauge the vibe of the restaurant, as you can sit and sip a drink, hear banter between employees and also observe other guest experience with the wait staff. It didn't disappoint. The bartender answered all of our questions (Bacon Vodka anybody?) as well as went upstairs to check in on our position for a table. We made sure to close out our tab there for a direct tip to the bar. Upstairs, Phil, even though busy taking care of other tables, welcomed us and checked in. We had to wait a moment before ordering, but honestly the dining room was full and we were in no hurry. When he came back, we quickly ordered apps and mains and off he went, all of them locked in with his amazing memory (seriously Phil, how do you do that??) Now to the food. We ordered the sourdough, bacon jam and some fries that had a great sauce on them for apps. Our mains were the classic H&C cheeseburger, the ahi, the sirloin with a gravy sauce and the rack of lamb with the rosemary demi and the Mac and cheese and elote sides. Everything was a show stopper. Like, we took a bite and the world stopped while we worked our way registering the flavors in our mouth. We all quickly shared bites to share the experience and I can honestly say it's been a minute since a meal has been an experience. Each sauce had multiple notes that blended into the perfect complementary flavor profile. For dessert, we ordered the flavor of day (week? Month?) ice cream and apple cobbler. Due to how a party member ordered, the cheesecake was cancelled (hence the joke), but honestly after our complete gluttonous behavior during the meal, there was minimal room for more desserts. The apple cobbler was perfectly cooked and had the party members eating it quietly humming "yuuuummmmm" under their breath. The salted caramel ice cream was a dainty flavor, perfectly balanced flavor but not overly sweet. So all together, probably more of a 10 star restaurant. Highly recommend to anybody looking for an experience and not just a meal. read more

I live in Mukilteo and was excited for H and C to arrive. They did a great job with the remodel (which was very needed). My husband is GF so I called ahead and asked if they had a GF bun for the burger. The gal said yes and that 50% of the menu can be modified to be GF. We sat in the bar and had a blue cheese dirty martini which was excellent. Then we had our waitress ask about the bun, which they do not have. We planned on ordering the ahi poke, but that wasn't GF either. We don't eat steaks and everything else on the menu had gluten. We were so disappointed that we paid for our drinks and went somewhere else. Edit/update: got a lovely responds from manager. They changed the soy sauce in the ahi poke to a GF soy and will be making updates to the menu in the future. We are excited to try them again when the time comes. read more

We were in the area last weekend and had an amazing brunch with an awesome view! All the food we tried was delicious, next time we are in town we will be back! read more

Food was great had ribeye perfect cook great quality- rosemary demi glaze was delicious also had calamari as well. Service was excellent prompt oh and the old fashioned was on point. read more

(Party of two) We wanted a reservation for 11:15 but we're told the first available time would be 11:30. We agreed to the time and, yet, arrived at a nearly empty restaurant. After being seated quickly, we waited a very long time for someone to take our orders. The food came quickly. I had ordered the Cleaver Breakfast; eggs, toast, potatoes and gour slices of bacon. The toast was missing from my plate and I received only three slices of bacon. When I pointed it out to the server, she said she appreciated the opportunity to yell at the cook. No apology. No compensation. Also, the eggs were watery and the potatoes were flavorless. The setting was beautiful but the experience was disappointing. read more