Great spot for brunch with a relaxed vibe. The food was tasty, and the service was friendly and…read moreattentive.

Great drinks, really good food, attentive service! Will…read moreabsolutely be coming back whenever we are in town. Thank you for taking pride in your work!

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 place with good food and informal setting. Their dishes are pretty nicely thought out…read morebut oftentimes a number of them will be "out of stock" even leading into dinner time, but this is understandable if that's because they're aiming for freshness. What is not so great is that they've replaced human interaction and paper menus with a QR code based menu (annoying but becoming more common) and the only way to order is also through your phone (this is the part that is not common and really sucks). Been to DERU twice. First time my phone wouldn't let the order submit after polling everyone to put what they wanted into the "cart". Eventually some poor fellow who worked there had to use his little iPad and we all had to repeat ourselves to recreate the order after we'd already done the exercise on my phone. Second visit same thing- this time we had to recreate the order a few times on different peoples phones in our party until one of them could finally submit the purchase, and then they immediately started getting emails they weren't expecting as an outcome, their cell phone number was on our order ticket- so beware when you think you're just providing your credit card info- you're actually giving much more than that. We gathered for dinner to spend quality time together in real life and to get away from our phones but because of DERU's ordering system we instead spent the first 20 minutes of our dinner all on our phones. Then during the meal people would finish their glass of wine and want another- phone comes back out! This happened throughout the meal because, shockingly, people don't finish their glasses of wine at the same time, so all in all someone was pretty much on their phone close to the entire meal. Quite antithetical to the goal of human interaction and enjoying a nice dinner together. If they got rid of this ridiculous phone based menu and ordering system I would double my rating AND my tip. But at this point I may not come back for awhile.

They've got Poke Bowls, Loco Moco's and a bunch of healthy options. Even if you're not golfing,…read moreit's a great place to grab a beer and lunch or dinner.

Since you are in Bellevue Square andyou pass shops like Eileen Fisher and that kind of pricey but…read morechic clique, walk to The Bellevue Grille MY REVIEW: One could guess after living and dining for eight decades, tasting from rags [bologna sandwiches on white bread with Kraft mayonnaise] to riches [haute cuisine extraordinaire], a senior person most likely has experienced a international pallet of foods. Rich or poor, there is always delicious food to be had by the most prissy of palates, no matter the budget. When I see names on shop windows like Nordstrom and Eileen Fisher - American high-end chic - I will automatically assume any business within shouting distance has same 'quality' products. Imagine Burger King next to Dior. (Boy, I sound snobby!) This, my lengthy "Are you kidding me?" tirade comes from an expensive ... dare I say ... 'sandwich' at this ... 'Groan' ... oops ... I meant 'Grille', inside the ever-reliable, trustworthy Nordstrom, a store at the Bellevue Square [Washington] mall. No kidding, little more than a diner-with-a-bar appearance, this restaurant looked like the establishment to find in a high-end truck stop, except for the low lighting. Not within a Nordstrom. I find it to be unconscionable to be served a French Dip from a euphemistically titled 'chef' who apparently never roasted beef or knew what 'au jus' ever meant. Pitiful. Hey WHO IS and WHERE IS NORDSTROM quality and management? Oh. I get it. Perhaps this Bellvue Grille is a franchise? Tough and tasteless? What? I became ANY SOME ONE Screaming,"It's Nordstrom! For Christ sake!"... I could see some one from the 60's would be picketing, "BURN THAT BUN' like ... who bought this dry-cleaned loaf? And that wasn't the worst of it. Ok. Now. Imagine you are in a diner-style place (inside a department store) that happens to serve alcohol. We ordered two martinis. Now, get this: we literally decided to split one French dip sandwich and fries. ONE SANDWICH. When the bill arrives ... (drum roll) it's $77.50! W H A T T H E H E L L ! The drinks were $22.50 EACH! I guess the "buyer beware" saying is totally appropriate for us to hear and now share. BT THE WAY! Arg! Their post on YELP has only one dollar sign ($) and generous pictures. I say, "'where the hell were these views?!?!?!"

Food outstanding. Service…read more Ambiance & atmosphere Almost all items tried by our family, from steak, crab cakes, prawns, and a 15-hour baked potato, were all outstanding. Bill was our server. He was outstanding in all regards. As was the rest of the staff including the kitchen. A very nice intimate atmosphere with all couples enjoying themselves with food and drink. Will definitely come back again with family. Wine selection was plentiful.

Such a wonderful visit! I arrived a bit early before the…read moreBarking Frog opened (5pm) so I decided to visit the Fireside Lodge for a drink where I met a very pleasant staff member upon entering and meeting another at the bar. Very friendly and customer service oriented. They have a beautiful back bar with a wonderful selection of premium spirits, wines and locally produced beers. I must say I was very impressed with the selection of whiskeys that include whiskeys frim Japan! For supper I ordered a seared King Salmon and a Diver Scallop! Wow! It was is culinary delight! Wonderful staff. Relaxing atmosphere, clean environment, sufficient parking, great wine list, well stocked bar and a cool desserts with item you won't find elsewhere else. They also offer after dinner drinks you may need to experience if you're not driving. There is also cappuccinos and espressos they can make!

This review is specifically for the Filipino kamayan pop-up event that Fork and Spoke hosted, which…read morewas FANTASTIC! I don't know how I found out about this event, but am so glad I did. We had a lovely time at Fork and Spoke with delicious food and the friendliest staff. Tickets/reservations are purchased ahead of time from Eventbrite for this pop-up event. We had our lunch reservation for 1pm on a Saturday, and there weren't many people inside, which was fine by us. They did have the banana leaves on all the tables for the kamayan, which is a traditional Filipino feast where you eat with your hands as the food is spread out on the banana leaves. When we sat down, we were welcomed by our friendly server who gave us our complimentary kiwi waters and the feast soon came out with an assortment of fried tilapia, pork belly, sisig, chicken adobo, Pancit Canton, tomatoes and red onions, rice and fresh fruit. For the two of us, it was a huge amount as any kamayan feast tends to be. It was truly fantastic. My partner and I both left full and satisfied. We also ordered the bibingka for an additional charge for our dessert, which was also delicious. Super cool to get Filipino food on the Eastside, which is hard to find, too. I'm so glad we discovered this event at Fork and Spoke as hotel restaurants normally aren't known as the first place you go to for food. Located in the Garden Inn in downtown Redmond, the restaurant has this cool pop-up on a quarterly basis, along with their standard dining food they offer for hotel guests and the public. The staff could not have been friendlier. I definitely will be back for more Filipino pop-ups here!

Fork and Spoke had a kamayan feast event that celebrated the Filipino cuisine and culture. It was…read morenice to have a brunch date with the choices showcased. The servers were kind and refilled our drinks as we ate, and the food was great.

So good!! The moment we walked in we were greeted by the manager and shown to a lovely booth, where…read morehe told us a funny story about how Richard Sherman had sat in the same booth years prior. Our server Steve was quick to stop by and bring water, see if we had any questions about the menu, and take our drink order. Steve was another great personality, great guy, great service. Outstanding. Everyone we encountered in this place brought genuine, good energy. The food was so, so good. This is on my list to come back to for sure, even worth a two hour drive from Whidbey for no other reason than to eat here again. Another thing to mention, the menu online was identical to the menu in the restaurant. I always like to look ahead to predict what I may want, and it's nice when the menu online represents the actual menu when you sit down.

The name of the steakhouse might be Prime Steakhouse but the quality of their meat is choice at…read morebest. I paid $95, including tax and tip, for a Delmonico medium rare and I got what was clearly a very poor-quality steak, cooked rare+, and garlic mashed potatoes that tasted more like starchy mush than garlic or even salt. I was in a rush after a long day and just wanted to get out of there, so I ate half of it and left. You would've thought that the staff might have noticed how hard I was sawing at the meat to get through it... but other than that, they were great. Two stars just for the staff. I won't be coming back.

Looking for a casual dinner at some place open after 9pm. Redmond Bar and Grill was exactly what we…read moreneeded. The menu was varied enough to suit us. The server was attentive, drinks came out fast. We got fish tacos and sweet and spicy chicken salad. Both items were delicious, cooked well and out fast. My wife has a shellfish allergy and they made sure it was free of any contact I'd recommend it anytime

Stopped in for a quick drink and watch the game. Nice…read morefriendly atmosphere we sat at the bar. Ordered a beer flight and soft drink. Good service friendly bartenders.

I got to go back to the Beach House at happy hour. I had a reservation for 3 io the bar. They were…read morevery full when I arrived but they were happy to accommodate me and give me a wonderful table by the window. I scored a parking spot in their lot which is challenging but the last time I parked at the park right next to it which was easy enough. I ordered the three salmon sliders. They were flavorful and so yummy. I would order it again. I have had many things on the different menus and always walked away happy with my choice. The service was great and I'm so happy I got to return to this restaurant.

What a great spot! Beautiful views of the lake and people watching from any seat in the restaurant…read more I had the espresso martini, it was delicious. I let the server "surprise me" with my meal as I couldn't decided between two dishes and it didn't disappoint! Fish n chips tasted fresh with just the right amount of crispy outside and tender inside. I will definitely be coming back. Totally suggest for a day date and then take a walk along the water front!

We had dinner at Pomegranate Bistro with friends last night and were so impressed. Everything we…read moreordered was delicious, especially the fish tacos. The fish was super fresh and full of flavor. The squash empanadas were another crowd pleaser, incredible flavors. We also shared appetizers and flatbreads, and every dish was excellent. By the end of the meal we thought we were too full for dessert, but thankfully we found room! The desserts were absolutely incredible and worth every bite. Service was great, everyone was very attentive and kind. We're already planning a return visit and would love to come back for brunch. Based on the beautiful bakery and coffee counter at the front of the restaurant alone, brunch looks amazing. Highly recommend!

So good!! I love coming here for brunch on the weekend. They take reservations- fyi and highly…read morerecommend as this place can get busy! I had the tomato soup and grilled cheese and got a cinnamon roll to go. Their cinnamon rolls are the best and they're huge! All their brunch options are well portioned. They also have a nice cafe area if you're looking for a quick drip coffee.

Wow, what an awesome surprise it was to discover this place. I regret not having done so sooner…read more Went on a Sunday evening to meet family friends. Sat outside in a beautiful covered space with plenty of heaters and enjoyed the rain tapping on the roof while dining. The service was amazing, friendly, willing to answer questions, all you could ever want. But, the star of the show was absolutely the food. Starting with the birria tacos that immediately stirred up memories of my times in CanCun when I was younger. I will be going back for lunch this week just to have those tacos again. The rest of our party had ribs, steak, sliders, pasta, and oysters, everything was perfect. High quality ingredients, perfectly cooked, well balanced flavors, some delicious twists.. 10/10 WILL go again.

The good: Amazing flavours. Everything we ordered was very very tasty !…read more The bad: Pretentious attitude and menu designed to nickel and dime you at every corner. Examples: $14 kids sliders, however no fries, but you can add them for $8, would you list a kids sliders for $22 , you wouldn't. Nice trap. $16 steam mussels shareable. However no bread, but you can add for $4. How are you supposed to eat steam mussels without bread or fries?. It's a fundamental part of the dish, as Belgians! Oops sorry, I forgot, they charge 3.5% for paying with credit card. Well done kitchen . Mgmt and front staff left a lot to desire.