Tried this place on a hot PNW day, 85F. July 18th for dinner at about 5:45 pm…read more It was HOT inside. Too hot. When asked, something about the owners locking the thermostats! A/C reduces the humidity as well. Being sticky and muggy while eating sucks! Change this! We melt in the PNW above 72F! WTHeck? Customers comfort before saving pennies! Install ceiling fans to move the air as well would help. Besides the customer is always right. Get the A/C fixed or UPGRADED. Otherwise the place is nice. The tables and chairs appear to be made from SOLID WOOD! Impressive quality. A good layout that is not loud or echoing. The wait staff was awesome. She was so apologetic about the heat. I felt bad for the workers in that hot environment. Service was prompt and drinks refilled in a timely manner. The order was right. It was a little slow to arrive but there was a large party in the main area, right of the front door. I ordered Teriyaki chicken. Sorry that was NOT TERIYAKI! It was BBQ sauce chicken. LEARN what teriyaki is. Try Dr Yoshida's sauce to marinade it atleast. Once I accepted my expectation of teriyaki was dashed, it was excellent. The chicken was moist and tender. Not like some that are tough old birds. It has a good, not to sweet BBQ, tomato sauce flavor. The dinner salad with it's croutons was great. The Thousand Island was homemade and good. The rice pilaf had real, large, tender chunks of carrots and was delicious. When they did not have white rice with the teriyaki I should have suspected something, yet the pilaf was excellent. The portions are HUGE! Be prepared to take some home or be filled! The pies looked great, but had NO room for them! Darn. A side note, the LOUNGE section WAS COOL like the restaurant should be.

I've been to Nikki's about five times now. Every experience has been good, but not excellent…read more The environment: It's a cheerful little restaurant! It's clean, happy, and bright. However, the tables are packed closely together. On one of the booth seats, I believe it's attached both ways; my side of the booth seat and then the neighbor's side of the booth seat. So... the person at the table behind me kept shifting around in their seat, causing the side of mine to lift up and down a little with each motion. This was incredibly annoying, though it was only these booth seats that had this annoying function. The food: The food was good, but came in pretty small portions. Just one waffle with fruit, eggs, and two strips of bacon were about $20. The food was good, but it did seem a little spendy to me. The service: My fruit waffle barely had any whipped cream - I didn't say anything about it - but the waitress noticed and immediately got more whipped cream for it. So shoutout to the awesome waitress, Monse! She was so kind, cheerful, and absolutely awesome! Also, my cousin ordered waffles without butter, but she got a waffle with a big slab of butter on it. So communication between staff for that wasn't ideal. Final thoughts: Food was good, but the portions were too small to justify the price. Service was amazing!

This place is spectacular!!!! We had to wait 30 min on a Tuesday night to be seated but it was well…read moreworth the wait!!! I made the drive from Puyallup to try this place. Everything looks delicious. Attire is casual.

Not often the wife and I sneak out for dinner alone. We went to one of favorites only to be…read moredisappointed. We arrive to a mostly empty restaurant which filled up after us. We ordered right away. 3 other tables of couples came in after us. We waited with empty glasses watching all 3 tables food arrive and waited with the waitress not coming over or looking our direction. Finally the chef came out and apologized that there was a mix up in the kitchen as another table ordered the same meals. We totally understand mistakes happen. However the other tables were leaving as we were getting our food. We were never offered a discount or knocking our non-alcoholic drink off the bill, or dessert. Food was great, don't get me wrong there. Was a total lesson in poor customer service. And this place used to set the standard.

Outstanding service, esp at the bar during the week. I've been a regular over the years (I've over…read more3000 points accumulated so far). 2 things: - The new menu leaves a lot to be desired. Time to step it up. Let's try a daily special or a Thursday/Friday special; hello Teriyaki Burger??? - I've regularly seen people leave when they learn the Mariners game isn't available. If it wasn't for the awesome service, I'd be frequenting some other local establishment. (The nearby steak house has an awesome double cheeseburger)

Class reunion lunch and had never been here before. First customers of the day at around noon. Very…read moreimpressed by the cleanliness and inviting atmosphere. Plenty of seating in booths or tables. Our server was friendly and attentive. Lots of natural light and plenty of parking. My friends opted for the Chicken sandwich and Chicken tenders. Both looked great and they were very happy with their choices. I decided on the sliders off the appetizer menu. Three nice beef patties. I am not a cheese guy so held the cheese and tomato. The grilled onions gave it a boost of flavor however the patties could have used a quick char. Nonetheless they were still tasty. I added fries for $2 and thought they were pretty tasty! Crisp and flavorful! I wish it was closer- 10 miles from my house but I will be back!

Update... promoting to 4 stars because of the excellent service of the night shift bartender…read more Personable, professional and friendly.

This place was Maganificent! No Trump coins, plates or bibles on display, but there was enough MAGA…read morestyle décor that you know exactly where you are. Funny thing is, Maple Valley has become semi affluent over the past decade, and I never would have expected this to be the attitude, but I assure you, I stood out like a bruised thumb here. Service was really slow and for a while, I thought I was being ignored. The only person I saw working walked by me about 3-4 times before saying a word and asking me what I was drinking. I had already seen what I assumed was the menu on Yelp via photos, and short or a very small price increase from 2022, it was spot on. I ordered my food and it was prepared fairly quick, the cook slapped the bell, and the server grabbed it in about a minute, but my meal was barely warm., I had a burger dip and the burger and au jus were both room temp. The fries were golden, but also room temp and not crisp. It was disappointing, because you could tell the food was better than you would expect, but nothing it great at room temp. My drink went unfilled, and it was at least 15 minutes after I finished eating that I was handed the check. The server was so busy being social with regulars, I didn't get the attention I needed. For me, a meal is 30-40 from entry to exit, I was here almost 90 minutes to give you an idea of how slow the service was, It wasn't busy, the server was just not doing her job and the longer I sat, the less welcome I felt. Honestly, I've had warmer reception in Enumclaw and that is a city notorious for refusing diversity. Whoever owns this place needs to be more involved and if you invested some money into updating the décor and focusing on a better atmosphere, you could attract a crowd, as of now, you get 2 stars despite what I see as 4-star potential.

OMG, this place was the definition of "don't judge a book by its cover" honestly we hesitated when…read morewent inside. I'm so glad we decided to stay and eat... the crispy chicken sandwich was fabulous! Definitely will order again if in the area. Breakfast was what my sister ordered and she raved... no leftover. Yes, its a family friendly environment. Bring the kids and enjoy some great food. It's got an "excellent" health depression rating!!! What a treat

If you're looking for a flashy, high-end bistro, keep driving. But if you want a solid,…read moredown-to-earth breakfast that actually hits the spot, you need to check out The Firestarter Bar in Kent. I've been in a few times and am impressed by the quality of the food. My hats off to the chef! Here's the breakdown of the meal: The Food Chicken Fried Steak: This wasn't one of those cheap frozen patties that's all breading. It was nice and thick with just the right amount of crunch. Sausage Gravy: The gravy can make or break this dish, and they nailed it. It was thick, savory, and had tons of flavor. Stuffed Hash Browns: I upgraded my regular hash browns to the stuffed version with bacon, and it was the best decision of the day. They were perfectly fried and crispy--exactly how hash browns should be. Over Easy Eggs: It's surprisingly hard to find a place that doesn't overcook these lately, but mine came out exactly as ordered. Pancakes: I swapped my toast for pancakes, and they were fluffy and light. They serve them with soft whipped butter and syrup, which makes a huge difference. The Service The real star of the morning was Debbie. She's essentially a one-woman show--running the bar, waiting tables, and serving everyone. She is absolutely awesome and keeps the place moving smoothly. It's rare to see that kind of hustle these days. The Verdict Don't let the "bar" label or the exterior scare you off. It's a friendly, welcoming spot with better food than most dedicated breakfast joints in the area. Give this place a chance--you won't regret it.

We were out running errands in Maple Valley and decided to stop into Hops n Drops since we've had…read moregood experiences at other locations--and this one didn't disappoint. Right off the bat, the hostess stood out. She was genuinely engaging and welcoming (wish I had caught her name), and we were seated immediately in the bar area. It was a little past the lunch rush--around 2 PM--so it was nice and relaxed, which made for a comfortable, easygoing vibe. We went back and forth trying to beat the lunch cutoff or just lean into the happy hour menu, and ended up doing a bit of both. We split a Caesar salad, which was fresh and really well done. For the main, we had the bacon avocado chicken wrap with tots--great flavor, definitely a solid choice. The only knock was the tots were a little on the cooling-off side and didn't quite hit the mark... although I still managed to finish them. To drink, I went with a Sky Kraken Pale Ale, which was excellent (and yes, there's photo evidence). Hey I'm retired now, I can drink at lunch! Overall, really enjoyable stop--good food, great service, and a laid-back atmosphere. We'd absolutely come back again. Solid 4 stars.

Wow'd. Had a lunch special burger, was wayyyy better than Red Robin! Especially the hand formed…read morepatties. At first I was wondering if 4 oz was enough, afterward my bulging belly assured me that it was. Son ordered a Spiked Root Beer and it was gigantic. Servers checked us a number of times. Very pub like atmosphere.

The best around. Love the guacamole burger and ranch with my fries. Always friendly and never…read moreserved food that's cold

Visited the Red Robin Covington location and unfortunately the experience wasn't great. The service…read morefelt very rushed, and our waiter never asked for refills. Every time I had to ask, he seemed very bothered which made us feel uncomfortable. The food also came out cold, which was disappointing. On the positive side, the inside is very spacious, there's plenty of parking, and I do love the location where it's situated. But because of the service and food quality, I'm unsure if I'll be back

This is a really nice local spot in Kent. They have plenty of TV's for any game you want, we went…read morespecifically to watch the World Cup. Our server Tiffany was very attentive and was present whenever we needed her. For food we ordered the bacon wrapped jalapeño peppers and we split the Reuben sandwich. They were kind enough to split the sandwich and place it on separate plate. Definitely recommend getting the garlic fries with extra garlic and parm! Pro tip: elevate the jalapeño poppers with a side of strawberry jam!

We were a group of 8, so service was expected to be a little slow, but it was slower than that…read more Everyone's food was good. The toppings on the nacho were a little on the light side. Overall it was good.