J &amp; L BBQ

We went here Saturday around 5 pm with a party of 6 plus two kids and we're seated right away. The…read moreserver immediately took care of us and answered questions. Our food arrived quickly and everything was delicious! I had the Stone Bimibmap with pork belly and my wife had Kimche Fried rice with pork belly. Mine came in a super hot stone bowl which continued to cook the bed of rice at the bottom and gave it a wonderful and slightly crunchy layer that I loved. Keep in mind this is a Korean "fusion" restaurant and we didn't get the multiple small dishes of sides that you see in a more traditional place. I loved the food and plan to go back. It was very well done inside, and was clean and inviting. Go try them out and I think you will agree!

A good Korean spot in downtown Everett! There's plenty of seating and the service is great! The…read moreemployees are so nice and welcoming. Food came out quick, though we went for lunch during a work day so we were the only ones eating there. My friend got the kalbi (I thought it wasted ok) and I got the bulgogi which lacked flavor and there definitely wasn't enough rice to eat with the dish. We also got the egg rolls which were ok. For the price, you'd think they would be bigger or there would be more egg rolls. Overall, food was ok. I may be back to try other menu items.

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Buck's American Restaurant

4.0(436 reviews)

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I love bucks! The food is great, the people who own and serve here are the kindest. I always get to…read moretry something new whenever I'm in there. Go check it out!

Bucks food menu was limited when the new owners first took over and I heard it might go more of a…read morecafe style menu. Now most of their classic bistro type food is back and even improved. I am so happy they stuck to bistro quality food. We ordered salmon and steak and both were cooked perfect. The chimi cajun sauce on my salmon was great. The service was amazing considering they had just lost a few staff and only two gals served the whole full restaurant including the bar drinks. No one felt they got inferior service and our service was great. Buck's has a really nice lodge bar/bistro ambience. They have good music on Thursday nights.

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Tony V's Garage Saloon & Eatery

3.6(101 reviews)

We come here all Hockey Season. Good food nice variety. Plenty of selection of beers and full bar…read more Live music get in free with Hockey ticket after game. Friendly staff and a community orientated owner.

It was really cool of Tony V's to have the cascade high school students experience their first gig…read morethere. The only money collected at the door, went to the school music program. We got there about half an hour early to try and get lunch before the performance started, but it took a while for the food to show up. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the double bacon cheeseburger was. Also, they had an option of waffle fries, or hand cut fries. The hand cut fries were awesome. The others had a breakfast burrito that actually was too small burritos and hashbrowns. Unfortunately when they brought that out, they didn't bring any silverware so he didn't eat the hashbrowns. The sausage omelette was good and had a good amount of sausage in it. The students looked to enjoy themselves, and we, their fans did too.

Primary Tender w/ Tolerance for antics!

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Best I could do w/ an Elph!

Totem Family Dining

4.2(813 reviews)

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Me and my girlfriend randomly found this place after a hike and we're glad we did. The portions are…read moreamazing and the food taste so good especially they're Cornish cream on the French toast. Everything was a 10/10 including the service. This is our new favorite diner.

Have driven past this place many, many times over the years. Never went it. Glad we did today…read more Clean and comfy. Classic (some would say dated) interior that is comfy, inviting, and pleasant. Well-executed diner food with a good-sized menu. This is what a diner should be.

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Strgzr Coffee And Kitchen

4.4(33 reviews)

Dude what a fucking vibe! Pretty sure the owner works the counter. Dude is a character and…read moreobviously passionate about his business. You can tell he works hard and built everything in there. Veggie burger was delicious, just put some ketchup and fries inside I was entertained the whole time and the music was fire. Human 1 and Human 2 bathrooms are hilarious

The food here was delicious and the service was great! The ice tea was very yummy. We were staying…read morein Everette for the week end and wanted to find a good breakfast place and we found it! It's a cute place with stars and also some baked goods. The owner was very nice

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5 star Phenomenal! The food was AMAZING! Some of the best African food I've ever had and I've been…read moreeating African food since the early 90s! I ordered the Fataya Pies (seafood , beef) and unlike a lot of other restaurant meat pies these were super moist & juicy! The flavors were unmatched!. I appreciated the fact that I was able to order a mix of the 3 choices! I ordered the Oxtail Stew for my entree and I thought where has this oxtail stew been my whole life! You know it's good when you start patting your feet and humming! Needless to say, I really enjoyed my meal. Customer service was equally impressive! Love the ambiance & artwork! The owner is an absolute Rockstar! If you're looking for African food, Heritage African Restaurant is the place to go!!!

I ordered delivery from Heritage African Restaurant via Uber Eats, and it did not disappoint! Even…read morewith the drink and fries not being my personal favorites, the fish alone makes this place a winner. Everything arrived fresh and hot! * The Fried Tilapia: Absolutely incredible. It was fresh, cooked perfectly, and super flavorful. I completely fell in love with it and will 100% order it again. * The Sides & Drinks: The French fries were just okay... I probably could have passed on them. I also tried the Bisap/Wonjo (Hibiscus Juice); I honestly didn't really know what it was, but it just wasn't for me or my taste buds. I'll 100% be ordering delivery again, but honestly, I really look forward to going in person next time to check out the vibe and try some of their other dishes and drinks!

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Beef fataya pie

The Irishmen

3.3(327 reviews)

0.0 mi•Port Gardner

Came to the Irishmen for the first time and loved it!! Mariah was our bartender! She was quick and…read moreattentive ! Food was awesome as well! If you're looking for an Irish bar in Everett definitely come to this one! You won't regret it. Oh ! Also they play live music on Friday's!

Mariah is such an amazing bar tender my cup is never empty she remembers your name and her regulars…read moreshe's the type of bar tender that makes you want to come back

Great local bar

Shepherds pie

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Vintage Cafe

3.1(316 reviews)

Food was so good! Place was clean, service was top notch! 10/10 would eat here again.read more

Small and tucked away is a cute vintage cafe that has some history to it! Food is a little more…read morethan a typical cafe but worth it! Fresh fruit and a taste of a home cooked meal reasonably portioned! It gets busy so be sure to get in early or be ready to wait a few minutes!

Charming vibes.

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Nick's Jr Burgers and Gyros

4.5(1.1k reviews)

2.4 mi

My father and I went here and really enjoyed the food! They make great use of the smaller sized…read morebuilding and it has great design with a strong red theme. The Black and Bleu burger I got was very good and priced well, we also got the Greek fries and they were very good! It is the good type of potato fries that still have the skin and the feta on them was delicious.

Mushroom Swiss added bacon. The burger was HOT bacon was plentiful but quality was very thin so I'm…read moreglad the extra bacon was added without asking. Unfortunately the deep fried mushrooms were more than likely frozen from a food service company as they were foggy in the middle. The gentleman was happy to substitute them for the onion rings. Onion rings also my guess is food service very bland but I kept my mouth shut. Staff very pleasant Still my favourite deep fried mushrooms is Kidd Valley!

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Bluewater Distilling

3.9(304 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

We had a fantastic experience at Bluewater Distillery, and it was made even better by the…read moreoutstanding service and drinks. Rhelynn, our server, was attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without ever being overbearing. She was knowledgeable about the menu, checked in at all the right moments, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and very enjoyable. The custom cocktails were a standout. Becca clearly knows her craft--each drink was well‑balanced, creative, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell there's real attention to detail and pride behind the bar. If you're on the fence about trying something custom, absolutely do it--you won't be disappointed. The food paired perfectly with the cocktails and rounded out a great overall experience. Between the quality of the drinks, the solid food, and the excellent service, Bluewater Distillery delivered across the board. We'll definitely be back and will be recommending this place to friends--especially if Rhelynn and Becca are working.

Updating a five-star review I left in 2023 after a recent visit. I went back and forth about…read moreupdating this review and finally decided to. My husband and I have been eating here since at least 2021 and have raved to all of our friends and family about how fantastic the cocktails and the food are here. We always bring family here for a nice dinner night when they visit from out of town, and it has been consistent since 2021 until Thursday, August 27th. We always order the same drinks, as they are our favorite. I enjoy the Limoncello Drop, and my husband always gets the Bloody Mary. I order mine with raspberry-infused vodka, and my husband gets the jalapeño-infused. His is always spicy, but flavorful. Mine is always tart and sweet. This time was different. Mine was just sweet and had a dried citrus slice floating in it, which is not how it has ever been served. My husband's Bloody Mary had a wooden stick in it and no garnish. There has never been a floating garnish in my drink, and the Bloody Mary has always come with a garnish. Sometimes it is roasted garlic, green olives, and lime. Sometimes an herb sprig and jalapeño slice; another time was garlic, jalapeño, lime, and rosemary sprig. It has never come without the care of a garnish. Additionally, his cocktail tasted terrible. It was just hot. No flavor, just hot and off-tasting. He sent it back, and later the bartender came by to apologize and said the lime juice was off and they had replaced it. He offered a new drink, which my husband declined. For dinner, we shared the Puget Sound Steamers, and for the first time the broth was bland. We usually sop up as much as we can with the bread, but it was just flavorless. I was not able to order my usual dinner selection of the Alaskan Chowder because they were out, which has never happened before, but it was not a huge deal, so I chose the Caprese Salad instead, and it was okay. My husband ordered the Rustic Mac + Cheese; we have both ordered this many times, and it has always been delicious except for this night. It tasted off too, very pasty. Almost as if the flour had not been cooked enough in the béchamel, or perhaps too much flour? It was so bland and pasty that it was sent back, too. When we spoke to the server about the mac + cheese and that it tasted like uncooked or pasty flour, she said there was no flour in it, only cheese. The menu describes the dish as a creamy béchamel, which is a flour-based sauce, so her answer surprised me. I did not press it. Sending food back is not something we enjoy doing, and we left disappointed. We were not charged for the returned items, and we appreciated that. My husband declined a replacement, so he ended up with no dinner, and we stopped somewhere else on the way home. Something was different across both the bar and the kitchen that night. I hope it was a one-off, because five years of consistency earned this place a lot of goodwill with us. At these prices, we expect more, and my husband is reluctant to go back.

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Chanel O.

2 years ago

The food was good, but two of the people that were in the group that I went in with had long strands of hair in their Mac n Cheese. They were also out of a good amount of stuff from the menu so that was annoying. The workers were really sweet and kind. One of the girls was eating while preparing the food though. For two burgers with 8 oz sides and a tip it was just under $50. Overall based off my experience, I probably wouldn't come back. read more

D P.

4 years ago

A good place to get a brisket sandwich and beer. Their spicy sauce is fantastic but, not really needed as the sandwich really didn't require. Plus, you get a proportional serving of meat for your sandwich. (and it came on a bun, bun, not a hotdog bun!) read more

David O.

4 years ago

Perhaps the owner Joel should learn some southern manners to go along with his barbecue, it would be much more palatable. STEER CLEAR if you're looking for a job. I've never been more disrespected at a job interview in my life. read more

Alexander S.

8 years ago

Awesome service, awesome food!! The guy working was super friendly and hooked it up with a bunch of food. Definitely recommend!

Jeffrey W.

167

9 years ago

Awesome food, I can't believe we hadn't found this place sooner. We had the pulled pork, it was done perfectly.

Lucie L.

218

6 years ago

The food is awesome! We come here at least twice a week and I bring my team with me as well!

Christopher S.

2 years ago

In no way shape or form should a BAKED POTATO cost $18... good luck staying in business.

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