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    India Bistro

    4.1 (483 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Seafood, Desserts
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Wendi K.

    4.5 Stars This review is for the lunch buffet (We paid about $51 for 3 people before tax). What's better than being able to just stroll into a place and grab food right away when you're starving? It was marvelous and indulgent because everything was so good that it is hard not to gorge yourself. The buffet offers many options: meat, vegetables, starches, appetizers, sides, and even delicious dessert. I tried the tandoori chicken, goat curry, vegetable aloo, dal, butter chicken, and saag paneer, and more -- all flavorful and delicious. The creamy mango dessert was the cherry on top. I guess the only downside of a buffet is having to wait in line if it is crowded.

    Sauces, salads and desserts

    It's been 2-3 weeks since we went to India Bistro on Roosevelt so today was our lucky day!! Had the amazing buffet with so many great dishes - chicken pakora, butter chicken, naan, rices, multiple types of vegetable dishes, salads and their delicious rice pudding. If you want great Indian food, do yourself a favor and give their buffet a try! Best meal in town!!

    Tandoori Combo
    Alan L.

    Spectacular taste and value. We visited during dinner hour which was fairly quiet. The owner was short-handed and worked front service alone, but he is a warm and friendly guy. Great butter chicken and sizzling entrance on the tandoori! Can't say enough of the freshness and wonderful blend of aromas. Will definitely visit again

    Aloo Gobi
    Mytoan N.

    Really delicious flavors - we got seated right away on v-day - take that Italian restaurants nearby! Butter chicken and Chicken tikka masala were good, the cauliflower aloo gobi was fantastic and so memorable I ate an entire platter in one sitting. Good on fiber for the rest of the meal and night. The sweet lassi was also good. I'm glad I finally came here after nearly a decade of zooming by on Roosevelt on my way to Whole Foods.

    Butter chicken, rice garlic nan bread
    Paula K.

    Food was awesome hostess was friendly gave us free cup of chai tea being cold from the rain will return!!

    Menu and free underground parking
    Wanda V.

    5/5 for the buffet, no brainer. The lunch buffet is the best meal you'll find around Seattle. We always go to lunch buffet and am never disappointed. For takeout tonight, like 3.5/5. Tonight we switched it up and came during dinner, there is no dinner buffet so we ordered a bunch of unique items to go knowing they will never be on the buffet line. I would pass on the appetizer combination, it wasn't memorable. None of the items were crispy after a 15 min drive home. I would pass on the delhi Indian street food column of the menu...it's sort of like Indian nachos but topped with soggy bread which we found to be weird even though the flavor is good. Garlic basil naan was surprisingly bland, not sure if we got an off one but other people rave about it. It was fluffy and fresh though, but barely any garlic or basil. Tasted like their regular naan. Also don't get the papadum to go, it gets crushed into nothing but crumbs. I love their papadum at the buffet though, it's fresh and perfect and not crushed. The highlight of takeout to go order was mousse and tandoori. The paneer lababdar (or Korma) curry was delicious too. Anyways, I was impressed by the tandoori combination with different types of meats for $21. There's shrimp, a little ground beef, ground lamb for variety, but most of it was delicious tandoori and lemon tandoori chicken cooked just right. Juicy and delicious. A fair value too for the meat you get. The mango mousse is a good takeout item too, $4 for 8 oz of mousse. Overall we'll always come back for buffet and if we're in a pinch, we would get tandoori and mousse and a little order of curry to go. Pass on the appetizers and Indian street food.

    Date with price

    First the main door is dirty and some other spots are too old and imagine how it looks like in the kitchen. Today they charged me 20.99 but on their web it is 18.99 not only that yesterday I was here with different price unfairly while other paid different. The server literally took him more than one minute while operating the cash register machine and I had a doubt then asked him what he was doing and he was kinda stuttering next told him how much the price was but he insisted on shamelessly. It's not about the money it's about moral, consistency, social responsibility and so on .

    Lunch buffet
    Cynthia W.

    We went for the lunch buffet, which is now offered daily from 11:00-2:30. Really good tasting food. Good ingredients and warming spices throughout. The only caution I have for everyone is this: be ready for a mid afternoon nap because you will need it with a full tummy! We're regular customers and this place never disappoints.

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    The lamb biryani is soooooo good. The spice levels are great and the meat is always so tender

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    Quality of food. We ordered 0 stars and it was still extremely spicy. This was take out for us

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    Soooooooo goooooooooood omg the meats and the sauce and such I couldn't even believe the spices that I was eating

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    Pretty good food! Stopped by on our way up to Canada and they lunch menu was pretty decently priced! Very nice staff would come back

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    Ask the Community - India Bistro

    Do they have lunch buffet now in 2023?

    As of January 2024, they have a lunch buffet seven days a week.

    Is their chicken curry white meat chicken?

    Yes it taste like chicken breast, not dark meat like thigh.

    Do they offer lunch-time buffet?

    Yes, everyday!

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    Local Tide

    (500 reviews)

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    Fremont

    I came here with a friend today around 2pm! There was a line to order but we didn't mind waiting,…read moreSunday afternoon on a sunny day so we expected it! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and I am so glad I finally did! We ordered a few things to share and every single dish was delicious! Shrimp toast: this was a great appetizer to share! Very crispy and the sauces on the side gave it a more complex flavor! It came with a sweet mayo and chili sauce. The chili sauce is definitely spicy if you can't handle spice so beware on how much you're using if that's the case. I also really enjoyed the slaw that came with it, it was very refreshing and it had a bit of sweet mayo flavor to it, I think it's the same as the dipping sauce but I could be wrong! Fried oysters: these were delicious! I think fried oysters can be a hit or miss for me, sometimes the interior can feel too dry and feel kinda of mushy-like, like I'm eating bread rather than seafood. But this had great texture on the inside while being crispy on the outside! The sauce on the side tasted like a pepper aioli which gave the oyster a nice tang *the fried dishes were great but after having a few, it definitely felt heavy, so this would be something I share with someone else vs eating it on my own Smoked salmon belly dip: I really enjoyed this! It was creamy and had chunks of salmon in it. It wasn't too dense or thick so it was perfect for scooping onto the kettle chips. The kettle chips were lightly salted so it was the perfect combo with the dip. Clam chowder: wow I absolutely loved this! This is different than any other chowder I've had. While I love a white creamy chowder from your typical seafood places, the base being a fish stock definitely brought out the seafood flavor vs a white chowder feeling like a cream base. This chowder still felt creamy and rich without the seafood flavor being overpowered. Rockfish bowl: the crab rolls were sold out by the time we made it to the register so we opted for this instead and I am so glad that we did. I didn't really expect this to blow me away but this was such a refreshing dish that balanced out the fried dishes we got. It used viet flavors that you may typically find in a banh mi which made it refreshing and had great texture from all the different fresh ingredients and fried garlic. I also loved how the fish came in patty form mixed with pork, it was flavorful and moist. I love any type of fish tofu/patty, I think it really makes fish flavorful when it sometimes can have a really mild flavor. I'll definitely be back to try the crab rolls!

    On the higher price-end, Local Tide has a small menu of gorgeous healthy and fresh dishes!…read more The shrimp toast is 100% in the top 3 bites I have had in Seattle, absolutely no doubt!!! Just be mindful that the portions are a little small for what you spend though

    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

    RockCreek Seafood & Spirits

    (1.4k reviews)

    $$$

    Fremont

    The night before, I'd had oysters at an overly performative but insanely beautiful bar on 12th Ave…read more(iykyk) and they left a lot to be desired. So when I woke up still craving shellfish, RockCreek was the call. It was the right one. A dozen oysters to start: Kumamoto and Shigoku. Clean -- no grit, no sand. Whatever they're doing back there, it's working. The brine was full and present in every shell, and the mignonette hit that rare sweet spot of light but actually seasoned. The Winter Old Fashioned? Get it. It was so delicious. Then came the crab Benedict. The side salad alone was worth writing home about -- big, buttery, peppery leaves draped in one of those feather-light vinaigrettes that sounds simple until you try to replicate it at home and realize you can't. But the real star of the entire plate was the potatoes. Crispy outside, genuinely fluffy inside, seasoned with conviction. A masterpiece is not too strong a word. Closed with a glass of pink wine. Was eyeing the bottle with the piglet on the label, but it was bottle-only -- a distinction I find increasingly arbitrary as a former server and bartender. One day that policy will be a relic. Not yet, apparently. Best brunch I've had in Seattle in two years. Highly recommend.

    Came in for happy hour on a quiet Tuesday night and had a great experience, as usual. Rock Creek…read morecontinues to deliver bright, flavorful food. We ordered some of our go-tos -- hamachi crudo, tuna tartare, and calamari -- and everything was spot on. The vinegar dill fries are exceptional: thin, super crispy, and loaded with seasoning (honestly hard to stop eating). We also tried the loaded fish sandwich and the cornmeal-battered lingcod -- both solid choices. Spicy margarita lived up to its name with a nice kick. It was pretty dead when we arrived around 5pm, with only one other larger table seated, which made for a relaxed, easygoing happy hour. Always a dependable spot when you're craving seafood done right.

    Duke's Seafood - Crab cake

    Duke's Seafood

    (1.5k reviews)

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    South Lake Union, Eastlake

    Where do I begin?! We had such an amazing experience at Dukes, for our last night in Seattle. We…read morewalked in with no reservations for a party of 2 & were sat at a clean table overlooking the harbor. Our incredible server Trey soon came over and helped us decide on some drinks, as we were debating between a few. The menu has so many options, it was hard to just choose one! We soon put our appetizer orders in, as well as our entrees. The calamari tasted fresh and crispy, what's not to like? The oysters I was recommended, tasted sooo fresh! The smoked salmon deviled egg was something I've never thought would work, but it tasted amazing. You can never go wrong with fish and chips, which tasted great! Our server was so sweet and was very attentive throughout the whole night. Dessert time came around and Trey recommended this Washington berry pie, we were sold! It came out deliciously warm with some ice cream on top, which was the cherry on top for our night!! Can't say enough great things about this restaurant, great staff, solid menu, we will definitely be back!!

    Duke's is, well... Duke's…read more It is a bit of a formulaic small chain of restaurants that offer a waterside view and a seafood heavy menu. The food is good, but not something that will bring you back over and over again. The service on the other hand is incredibly good. Kind, thoughtful and incredibly authentic. We took my mother - a person who lives with disabilities and requires a mobility scooter. The staff went out of their way to help her feel comfortable and well taken care of. In my book - the staff of Duke's of south Lake Union are a solid 5 stars rating. And, the food is a 3'ish rating. Put together- it's a place that is worth visiting if for nothing else than the amazing staff. Oh, and the view on Lake Union is also really great, especially if you can grab a table near one of the patio heaters.

    The White Swan Public House - Dozen oysters!  Amazing

    The White Swan Public House

    (481 reviews)

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    South Lake Union, Eastlake

    White Swan Public House has one thing going for it that's hard to argue with: location. The outdoor…read morepatio near the water is genuinely lovely, and on a nice Seattle day, it's a great spot to grab a cold beer and soak in the view. Unfortunately, the experience beyond that left a lot to be desired. The host staff was unwelcoming and not particularly accommodating -- not exactly the warm first impression you'd hope for. Service throughout the meal was slow, which made what happened next all the more frustrating: despite the delays on their end, we were asked to leave at the two-hour mark. This would be understandable under normal circumstances, but we still had full drinks in front of us and several guests at the table were still actively finishing their meals. When slow service is the reason a table runs long, enforcing a hard cutoff feels tone-deaf at best. White Swan is a solid choice if you're stopping by for a casual patio beer -- the atmosphere earns its keep. But if you're planning a proper sit-down meal or a leisurely dinner out, you may want to look elsewhere.

    Great spot on the water. First course Poutine of the Sea,…read moreCrab Hushpuppies, and Fontina Crostini. Followed by a Seafood Platter: variety of oysters, seared ahi, poached shrimp, and salmon rillettes was incredible! It was more than the four of us could eat! Blood Orange Pannacotta was a lovely dessert for those of us who prefer subtle sweets.

    Three Sacks Full - Fitters

    Three Sacks Full

    (41 reviews)

    Roosevelt

    If you're looking for intentional, farm-to-table dining that actually lives up to the hype, this is…read moreit. The European flair and intimate setting (only about 10-12 tables) make it feel like a well-kept secret. The quality is amazing! Everything is locally sourced and prepared with care. I had the cod, and it was truly a "melt in your mouth" experience. While it's on the pricier side, the value is there when you consider the craftsmanship and local support. The service was knowledgeable and warm; you can tell they have a lot of regulars, which speaks volumes. An amazing experience for sure!

    If you're looking to impress someone with the highest caliber of Seattle gastronomy, take them…read morehere. I was blown away by the love and technique that went into every bite here. It is somewhat difficult to get a reservation, because the space here is very small and packed with tables. The one downside is that it is a little tight and can be difficult to hear. But I'll take that for the opportunity to eat here. And as long as you go in with the mindset that you might drop some serious coin on the meal, you're gonna have a phenomenal time. Because we were so close to our dining neighbors, I was actually able to ask them what they were eating since it looked so good. And that's how we ended up with some mind blowing fritters. A perfect appetizer to start the night. They have a great selection of wines that are actually reasonably priced to buy by the bottle. I'm pretty sure I saw someone taking one home that they drank a few bottles out of also, which is a first. I was impressed by the creativity of the dishes as well. I'm not one to be impressed by cabbage, or ever order it, but the charred cabbage looked enticing. The cheese on the bottom, seasoning, and dates transformed this ordinary vegetable into a star. And of course you gotta see what they're doing with the seasonal veggies. I can't seem to ever cook squash the right way, but they crafted it into the ideal consistency where it was almost meaty. That New York Strip was out of this world though... the garlic sauce that accompanied it was just enough of a flavor enhancer that it didn't take away from a steak that was cooked to the ideal temp. I'll be back for more!!

    Haerfest - Tonnarelli - IG: @nelson_eats

    Haerfest

    (76 reviews)

    Wallingford

    Haerfest is the perfect date restaurant for a quiet romantic night with delicious, authentic…read moreItalian food. My boyfriend and I decided to come here for a last minute date on a Sunday and were surprised that we were easily able to make reservations for 7pm. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived which was so surprising because it had such a cute aesthetic and the food was absolutely delicious. We were both super hungry so we skipped appetisers and went straight for the pasta and it didn't disappoint. The Tonnarelli was what both of us were eyeing and it delivered in every way, from the freshness of the tomato to the perfect consistency of the sauce. We also decided to be adventurous and try the Ricotta Gnocchi despite the fact that both of us are not huge fans of ricotta, me especially. I loved the base of the paste and the flavours were great, I think I just got bored of the dense texture of the ricotta after the first few bites. Our server was super friendly and recommended me an incredible white wine to go with dinner that really cut the acidity of the pasta. The sauces being to tangy and acidic was my boyfriend's only complaint about the food, but he was the one driving. I really loved the pasta here and can't wait to come back and try more of the dishes on the menu!

    What went well: - service…read more- ambiance Not so well: - food at price point In short, my friends and I enjoyed ourselves for dinner last night, but I struggled to wrap my head around the price points... $47 for halibut and "greens". The halibut size was smaller than average, and the greens consisting of two small artichoke halves and a single branch of collards. Similarly, we paid $23 for a seared tombo and were given four thin slices of meat. I feel slightly robbed paying about $80 and leaving quite hungry. The food was good, but by no means would I argue this is worth going out of your way for.

    Duke's Seafood Greenlake - One of the best burgers in Seattle

    Duke's Seafood Greenlake

    (588 reviews)

    $$$

    Greenlake

    starting off, i was pleasantly surprised by the portion of sourdough bread given prior to the meal…read more- as I wasn't expecting that the bread wasn't anything special - but i did like the outside; found it to be pretty crispy. also, i liked the fact that they gave you butter as a dip, although it wasn't easy to spread it on the sourdough as it was just one big block i thought the main part of this dish, the salmon sliders, were quite good, however this came in three separate 'sliders', each with a base of rosemary bread, a sliced tomato, and a portion of salmon, topped with pesto the actual salmon itself was ok - personally i thought it was a bit stringy and chewy, but otherwise not bad. being brushed with oil certainly helped with the taste however, the other aspects of the slider were fantastic normally, i don't like tomatoes, but it fit really well with this dish. the flavor was there but not overpowering i also quite liked the pesto as a condiment - there was a solid amount on there - and it added a nutty texture that was good the best part of these sliders, however, was the rosemary bread. this was exquisitely good - it was crispy, herby, buttery, and served as an incredible base for the sandwich as a whole. i absolutely loved every bite of this the other thing that was a great touch was placing the sliders on the bottom of the bread rather than the 'more fluffy' side. this ensured that the bread wouldn't get soggy from the tomato/salmon and had it retain its crunchiness to the maximum three sliders was also a pretty good portion size another thing i enjoyed was the salad. a lot of places think that lots of dressing, often oil, is necessary to make a good salad, but this place managed to deliver something that tasted really good and had nice flavor with the use of little to no dressing. i'm impressed at the end of my meal, i got a carrot cake from the dessert menu this was decently sized, and the cream cheese frosting on this had a wonderful flavor i didn't taste the carrot as much in the inside of the cake, but i could tell it was still baked well, and the frosting added a great touch i would say its more of a cupcake than a cake, however i came during happy hour, so for the price of about $14, the sourdough bread + the salmon sliders were a pretty good value i can't say the same for the carrot cake - as while it was good - about 9 dollars is a little too expensive for that

    My family loves this Duke's location in Greenlake. There's limited parking in the back, but…read morehonestly, parking can be tough anywhere in Seattle, so we don't mind. We come here a few times a year specifically for their happy hour - the prices are a bit higher than other spots, but you're paying for sustainably caught seafood, so it makes sense. This visit, we ordered a variety of happy hour items to share across the table: the crabby deviled eggs, crab cakes, salmon sliders, Manila clams, fried shrimp, calamari, and a side Caesar salad. Their complimentary sourdough bread basket is always a hit, too. The staff here is consistently friendly and welcoming, and the service is great every time. We've always been seated pretty quickly, and their outdoor patio facing Greenlake is perfect in the warmer months. Always a reliable spot for good seafood and a relaxed atmosphere.

    India Bistro - indpak - Updated May 2026

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