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3.5/5! I came with some friends who highly recommended this place. Since we came at a later time,…read morethe service for lobster and crab ended before we could get more so the price was not justified. However, there is a big food selection and I was able to try a lot of different sushi (I love sushi)! I'll definitely need to come here again and be more strategic about what I get. There is a lot of seating available and the food was decent quality.

The crab rangoons are GOONIN. Price: $25ish for lunch…read more(excellent value) Food: Chinese food was pretty good. Batch made, but as good as could be for this price point. It was busy, so the new batches were always hot and fresh. I'm impressed they had pork ribs and roast beef without a limit. Sushi was alright. The sheer variety makes it worth it for $25.The desserts were lacking, but thats not a big deal if you cant eat much after eating the Chinese food. Prob the best Asian buffet in the area.

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Mongolian grilled veggies

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Palisade

3.9(2.1k reviews)

2.6 mi•Magnolia

Nash offered us excellent service. He was very helpful and offered us some great recommendations…read more Truly a pleasur.

On Wednesday evening, we visited Palisades in the Magnolia District on Marina Place, just off…read moreElliott Bay. The restaurant offers sweeping views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, West Seattle, and, on clear days, Mount Rainier. A stones toss from the Marina, you'll find Pier 91 which serves as home port for Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages. Palisades is spacious, with a bar and lounge area, a visible kitchen, and an active indoor pond and high-end coastal decor. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating and a private dining room for events. A ramp provides accessible access to the restaurants main entrance. But, they really need to work on upgrading their health rating from good to excellent (a rating they've maintained in the past)! My wife and I have visited this restaurant on several occasions; however, this is the second review that I've done since participating with Yelp. This time around we are having drinks in the bar/lounge while waiting for another couple to arrive before dining in the main room. To past the time we ordered a couple Ahi Nachos appetizers and glasses of Sauvignon Blanc and smoked Old Fashion. Our dining partners arrived and we were seated in the main dining space with a nice view of Elliott Bay though it was overcast late afternoon. Our server Brian was great; attentive, welcoming and offering great suggestions! We began dinner ordering the Dungeness Crab + Avocado Roll and Calamari as appetizers, both were delicious. Two in the dinner party ordered the Herb Crusted Slow Roasted Prime Rib (they loved it). My wife ordered the DUNGENESS CRAB + SHRIMP FETTUCCINI which received a thumbs up and I selected the SEAFOOD TRIO which included Dungeness crabcake, salmon, shrimp with Yukon mashed potatoes seasonal vegetable and beurre blanc. My only complaint regarding this dish was the portion size of the salmon fillet (way too small). I did choose to elevate this entree by adding a 5oz lobster tail and additional grilled shrimp. Both were great! Regarding the salmon, I suggest that the kitchen reevaluate the size of the salmon fillet for this dish. As we were celebrating a birthday we ordered a couple desserts (Key Lime Pie, New York Style Cheesecake, and Butterscotch Bread Pudding) to go, and the birthday Red Velvet Cake that was devoured on site!

5.6 mi•Chinatown, Chinatown International District

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4.4(694 reviews)

The staff weren't very friendly, but efficient…read more There's a Pad to order on, which is okay, so you can see the pricing of extras. The seating does give enough space for small to large groups! A lot of varying seating options! The best thing is the menu is long & everything is made fresh to order! I love this place! I would love to go back on date night! The restrooms are clean! Street parking & transit accessible!!

There are very few AYCE sushi restaurants in the Seattle area, especially when you try searching…read morefor ones downtown. Which is why when hearing about Sushi% I was more than happy to come and give this place a go! We went on a Friday around 6PM and had no wait time to get seated. Located in Chinatown, if you are driving, parking will definitely be very difficult on busy times. But fortunately there is the light rail that can take you to about a 5 minute walk from the restaurant. Service is fast, as soon as we entered the restaurant we were shown to a table. The service worker explained how the restaurant works, and all ordering is done on the tablet. You get 2 hours when dining in, we only used about an hour and we were full for reference - this may be different if your group is larger. We ordered a large assortment of sushi - everything from nigiri, hand rolls, sushi rolls, sashimi, appetizers, etc. First, about the fish - my personal favorites were the escolar and the salmon. The tuna didn't have the best texture, with a feeling of cheap supermarket sushi, so I would recommend skipping it unless you are a big tuna fan. The quality of the fish was decent for an AYCE for sure - the fish didn't taste fully cheap or artificial. The nigiri, as other reviewers have mentioned, are like 70% rice, which is unfortunate. Some of the rolls were good, such as the rock and dragon roll as I have pictured. The rolls have a much better rice to fish ratio vs the nigiri. The hand rolls were also good - I would focus on the salmon and unagi rolls as they had the best flavor in my opinion. The sashimi are mostly just small cubes of fish - I guess presentation is only OK on that front, but I guess its efficient in terms of service for the restaurant. I would say for $34, the value is pretty solid! I mean, for all you can eat, the quality is actually decent for the fish. I would focus on some items on the menu more than others if you looking to get a better bang for your buck. I would say if you are in the mood to eat as much sushi as you possibly can for $34, Sushi% has got you covered.

3.4 mi•University District

Interior - from entrance looking into the restaurant.

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2 Garlic Edamame

Sumo Sushi & Grill

4.1(227 reviews)

Free parking

Kid friendly

Came with my best friend on Saturday night! Definitely go a bit earlier or it will be super busy…read more The only thing I don't really like is such a small space and we all so close to each other. Like so close that I could smell the breath from the guy next to me. Smh and it's really hard to get in and out the seats. Other than that, all the food and quality are amazing! They are so fresh and yummy! You get to choose 15 items every 15 mins. They are such a big portion that we only filled 5 rounds. I highly recommend to just order sashimi so it won't fill you up quick like with the rice. The sabu sabu is perfect for the ending of the meal! Overall I need to go back again and again!!!

Tried the titanic nigiri here since I've been seeing it for a while. They were indeed, gigantic and…read moreavailable for takeout only. We got both the seared and fresh titanic salmon nigiri, and I think I preferred the seared more since it had more flavors :) Though, I did love the regular as well - I just think the fish wasn't the freshest I've had. Only a few pieces kept us so full.

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Mizuki Buffet

3.1(1k reviews)

16.8 mi

It has been a few years since I last ate here. My car got broken into in the parking lot in 2021…read morewhile in the restaurant. The food is great. Can't beat $19.99 for a sushi lunch. I will be back.

Just visited Mizuki on WEEKEND, All the foods, sushi, seafood and ribs are really good and super…read moreyummy. As well as my favorite Cajun Crawfish have been flavored very well plus nice spicy and BIG SIZE CRAWFIS!, Highly recommending my friends to try their food since they made a major improvement!!

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Sumo Sushi & Grill Ayce

It's a great deal for all you can eat sushi, ramen, grilled meats, and more! My girlfriend and I…read moretried it out for the first time last night, and the interior was nice and clean. Our server explained how the ordering worked, and they had little robots bringing the food over. They had a great variety of sushi options including handrolls, specialty rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and more. The fish wasn't fishy for the sashimi or other items which is always a big relief. We ended up getting the gold option which included the sashimi and nigiri options. So if you're into raw fish, we highly recommend getting that dining option. They also had a mini salad and fruit bar, but because we came closer to closing they weren't as stocked up as I assume they would be during peak hours. Overall if you're hungry and looking for a good deal, highly recommend checking this place out. I believe they do reservations for future dates but not same day reservations. When we went in there was no wait time so it was good timing. They're also located in a shopping outlet area so there's plenty of parking.

Located in a plaza with plenty of parking options. There are a few businesses around but doesn't…read moreaffect the ability to find a parking spot. Upon walking in, there's a drink station with Mango Juice and Thai Tea. They also have a buffet bar with sides and desserts. For the All You Can Eat option, there's silver and gold based on the options you want on the menu. You can order up to 15 items every 15 minutes with a 90 minute cap no matter how small or big your party is. Service comes with a mixture of a person bringing out the items alongside these robots that also deliver your order. With that being said, I've been here a few times ever since moving to the area the past year and the staff has always been very friendly and I appreciate the consistency of the items throughout each of the visits. Our go to are the Seared Salmon along with the Unagi Bowl. The way the sear the fish and add just the right amount of sauce makes those our go to. With more and more visits, we've come to know which items we want to select for our rounds. The decor is cool with the floating umbrellas and the lively music playing. At the end, you can help yourself to an ice cream bar or sandwich near the check in desk.

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SEA Crab House - Seattle

3.4(68 reviews)

5.5 mi•Pioneer Square

I had a great hope to come here for seafood boil. The staff here seemed to be friendly and polite…read more But the management is terrible here. The kitchen seemed to be no one in it, the only two server had to walk through all store, and the second round of all you can eat seafood boil took almost 40mins. Although the server sincerely apologized, but it is still very confusing that why seafood boils could take that long time. The chowder was great, but it didn't come with crackers. Also about the flavors, cajun garlic is too sweet, Thai chili and house special similar with a sour & spicy taste. The house special is too sweet. They seem use frozen seafood and the second round of seafood had some smell. The first round had way too much small crab legs. The floor is a little bit sticky. And it seems that they don't have a drink menu. I hope they could do better because I really like seafood and hope there are more great seafood restaurants in Seattle. So, I still give a 3 stars rating for encouraging them to do better.

Finally getting around to completing my review…read more Hubby and I went before a Seahawks game and were very disappointed in the long wait time for a simple drink more than the wait time for a table. One of the two people behind the bar was brand new to being a bartender. I know it's hard to find employees they days but it was ridiculous to have someone brand new serving on game day. If you're going to do this I suggest a limited drink menu. Bottles & cans of beer and simple mixed drinks that don't take long to make. And for the wait for a table a couple that arrived after us was seated before us. As mentioned before a wait time sign would be a good idea. Also the host kept leaving the host stand and people would simply walk in. A sign saying wait to be seated would be good. Finally on to the food. The fish of the fish and chips were very small. More like nuggets than filets of fish. I had asked for an extra tartar sauce when placing our order and didn't receive it. Had to flag down a server to get another. Also ordered water we never received. The fried shrimp were tasty and while the bed of greens was a nice touch since we didn't receive silverware and there wasn't dressing it was a complete waste. I pointed out the trip hazard to a manger and she did cover it with a rug. This was a good temporary solution but watch out as your leaving that you don't trip.

SEA sauce Boil with side of regular fries.

Lobster, Shrimp, Muscles! Sauce on the left: the Cream Cajun & Right: The Sea Spicy..

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Classic Cajun boil

Mandarin Buffet & Grill

3.1(530 reviews)

11.7 mi

I was asking my friend that I'm visiting up here if there were any Chinese buffets that are so…read morecommon in CA. He said there was this one called Mandarin Buffet and Grill. So off we go to check it out. It's right off the freeway, I forget which one since I'm not driving. The buffet is located in a shopping center with lots of parking. I think there's a Thai restaurant across the parking lot from here. We go in and wow, this is a nicer buffet than most other one's I've been to. The dining area is very large and clean. I see the prices on a sign. Looks like about $30 for dinner, plus they add the tip of 10%. I guess that's about standard to leave for a tip at a self serve buffet. We get seated and head up to the buffet. Looks like they have a big sushi section and a Mongolian grill section as well. Looking at all the food, I'd say the quality is better than most buffet I go to in CA. The dishes just look better. I'm gonna say in general, the food in the Seattle is a higher quality and more foodie oriented than down where I live. I even tried some of the sushi and it was seemed as good as any all you can eat place. Normally sushi at a buffet is something I avoid. I had ribs and some shellfish seafood and various other American Chinese foods. I did see a few more authentic dishes that I couldn't exactly tell what it was, so I guess it means it was authentic! The price was a little higher than what I'm used to, but the quality and size of the buffet made it worth it.

Food has improved and there are more varieties now, which was nice to see. Lunch is about $21 but…read morewith the automatic 10% service charge it comes out to over $23 + tax. Because they charge the 10% upfront, it really felt like the servers weren't motivated to check on tables. My hot water cup stayed empty most of the meal, and I couldn't find anyone to refill it. The dim sum area was also mostly empty. Chicken feet, shrimp dumplings, and other items were gone for long stretches, and some dishes looked like they hadn't been refreshed in a while. Several entrées were empty and not refilled promptly. They also charge extra for soda, coffee, and tea, which adds even more to the cost. If you live on the Eastside and want Chinese food with some sushi without driving far, this place is convenient. But if you have time, I'd skip this and go to Feast Buffet in Renton -- it's much bigger, has way more variety, includes drinks in the price.

5.7 mi•Chinatown, Chinatown International District

7/12/24

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Bellwether BBQ&Grill

4.3(262 reviews)

Large group friendly

Casual dining

What can i say? Epic and wonderful service. Came here with the fam and had a great time. Good…read moreprices for what it's worth, food and meats are delicious. A great place to go with family or your lover. The all you can eat concept drew me here hahah. it is hard to find a solid "all you can eat" restaurant that is not only worth the price & location but also worth the food. You come in, choose your selection (per person that is) of what menu food you want (ranging from $35 to $45) and you're set. Though you have small portions, you can choose more if need be until you're full. If you're ever in Seattle, try this gem out. You'll love it. The only minor thing i didn't like about this place is the hype of Wagyu beef. I ordered the menu with wagyu and when i ate from the wagyu menu, it was ok, it wasn't the best. I finally realized that wagyu comes in different tiers, ranging from 1 to 5, 5 being the most delicious and of course more expensive (which i don't think they offer here). 5 also has the most fatty and delicious wagyu that just melts in your mouth. I think this was a tier 2 or 1. That's all hehe.

Epic! This place is so much fun! Clean and great service! It's super easy to order with the menu on…read morethe table. The food came super quick! The quality of the meat was delicious. The star of the show was the bulgogi! Must go! Make sure you make a reservation!!!

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Shaburina

4.2(670 reviews)

11.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

All you can eat

This is my favorite shabu place! Everything is so taste and fresh! I've been coming here for ages…read moreand it's always perfect!

Shaburina is our go to hot pot. Their broth is always so tasty, they have a free buffet, and their…read moresauce buffet is elite! We have tried other places but we keep coming back to shaburina because the service is always amazing and the food is great. They have added tablets at every table to order food, drinks, or refills. It's super easy to use and definitely a game changer. Only sad part is they now serve ice cream in a disposable cup rather than a cone. I hope they were just out of cones and this isn't a permanent change.

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Michael W.

9 years ago

This was a delivery, that part was ok, the food was not, the food arrived hot but was anything but spectacular. Indian food should have layers of flavors some hot and spiciness mellowed out with things like yogurt, it is a delight when it's done right. This was not done right. Had two massala's one chicken one lamb. Lamb was the better of the two, spicier but still one dimensional so nothing to rave about, the meat was ok. The chicken massala however was a waste, bland tasteless, like tomato sauce poured over chicken and the chicken itself was rubbery and tasteless, I think boiled. I threw most of it away. We got a large portion of rice which however was grossly undercooked. Would I go back? no! Not even second chances here. Delivery was good from yelp24 but the drink was left out, it was adjusted by yelp. This would not be a recommended place if you want to experience good Indian cooking. read more

sarah j.

18 years ago

Popped in for a quick lunch and hit the buffet - usually I'm not a fan of buffets (and had planned to order off the menu) but I was actually really happy with my choice. The food was good and very warming on a cold winter day. I'll be back to order off the menu or for take-out. A good solid neighborhood choice. read more

Janice F.

16 years ago

I like Indian food. I went here for the lunch buffet with a friend of mine visiting from India. He said it is the closet to home cooked Indian food that he has tried here. Wow! I ate so much that I didn't need to eat dinner and thought of going back the next day. IT WAS DELICIOUS:) read more

Sabrina V.

6 years ago

Indian and Thai food are my weakness and I think I've found my new favorite Indian food restaurant! Their tandoori chicken is more than amazing and their naan is always fresh and warm. I'll be back more than I'd like to admit read more

C S.

8 years ago

I've been 5-6 times and the food, service, and atmosphere are always great. Flavorful food and friendly staff.

Kathy L.

13 years ago

I had dinner with a friend and the food was so delicious!!The price is reasonable and I can't wait to go back! read more

Jenny S.

13 years ago

Saag Paneer is my favorite and they do it just right here. The prices are good and I always leave satisfied.

Mark Z.

17 years ago

This restaurant is very tasty. I really like the buffet specials. All you can eat works well for me!

Sandy L.

10 years ago

Is amazing food I think is the best that a I did taste!!! I recommend 100% I will comeback soon!!!

Robert S.

3 years ago

This place was closed yesterday, at noon. No sign or warning as I paid my parking around the block.

Gary T.

7 years ago

this place is awesome Mike is a nice person, the first point is all de food is delicious.

G K.

14 years ago

Great Food with great service. Definitely going back . India Bistro in BALLARD rocks :)

Sandy W.

13 years ago

This is a great, healthy option for gluten free! The Saag Paneer is so yummy!

Dipti S.

17 years ago

Best Indian food in town! Their specialties are kinda heavy, so come hungry!

n f.

16 years ago

One of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. Try any of the masala dishes.

Vibhor B.

8 years ago

One of the best Indian Restaurants in Seattle. Highly recommend!

Libby H.

9 years ago

*Delicious food *Large portions *Actually spicy *Attentive staff read more

Linda S.

17 years ago

Good food, good people. Definitely visit them

John J.

Elite 13

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103

16 years ago

Their lunch buffet is astoundingly delicious.

Joel D.

142

139

17 years ago

Good Indian hotspot when in the Ballard area.

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