Service was friendly but food wasn't very great. We had the wings and the mini pulled pork bao sliders. We were going to order more but we just weren't very happy with what we did have. The atmosphere is very dimly lit and tiki bar style above the pool area. read more

The food and decore was excellent and the only reason why i am not giving it one star. But unfortunately they are a tiki bar that doesn't know how to make tiki drinks. My husband ordered a zombie (which they claim is a don the beach comber recipe) and wound up getting a daquiri. When he pointed out it out the waitress came back and said that it was zombie, because the bar tender "poured the pre mix that said zombie" my husband pulled out the menu and started pointing out all of the ingredients that weren't in the drink such as grenadine and cinnamon syrup. She responded that they made their own grenadine that apparently wasn't pink. We were Don the Beachcomber regulars that was not Don's Zombie. The mai tai lists high end ingredients such as appleton vx and Clement but the mai tai tasted like it was made with well rum. read more

Ate here tonight in this dark restaurant. Waitress took our order and 40 minutes later we still had no food and she had not even checked on our table. Did not respond to our signaling her. Had to find someone else to help us. We were told the salmon was holding up our order. Salmon is easy and quick to cook but by the time our food came out pasta dish was cold and the $40.00 ribs were cold and tough. read more

Pro: Pub/Tiki Bar has tons of atmosphere/ambience. Well done. Menu is ok, pub cuisine. Con: Poor management. Reserved space for party 2 months before the event. Double checked back & forth with the manager via email. Day of event, the server did not know about our party & the room was occupied by another. Not good. read more

This is my favorite happy hour spot in bothell. The staff is superb and the food is equally nice. Check out the pics to see my regular orders and please tell them I sent ya. read more

i live 5 min away from this pool and they say they will not allow me to use this place because i do not live in bothell?

Review is for the RESTAURANT ONLY. 5 stars for the pool, which is warm, lovely, and well-run. The North Shore Lagoon restaurant is upstairs from the pool, and includes an adorable enclosed patio next door set up for dining, Wegner's Garden (https://www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school/wegners-garden). A sign says to walk upstairs to get your name on the wait list for a table. Unfortunately, I had a sprained ankle and could not get up those stairs, so we missed out on a table (grabbed by 2 fast able-bodied gentlemen). When I complained about disabled access, I was scolded by 3 different people that there was an elevator and I should known that, even though the sign did not state it. And I felt highly disrespected and disappointed. I was offered a reservation for the next evening (reservations are normally for hotel guests only), and we drove back 25 minutes to try again. The atmosphere of Wegner's Garden is secluded, peaceful and full of beautiful plantings. A little noise from the windows from the pool, but a wonderful outdoor pandemic dining location. My husband ordered a Big Island sandwich, which was meh (heavy on the meat, which was dry, and the bun was grilled hard and crunchy). I had better luck with the Kung Pao Cauliflower which was tender and covered in delicious sauce. And we both LOVED the Tiki Trifle dessert filled with tropical fruits and intense mango sauce. Kudos for the inventive, tropical-fusion-multi-island menu. So: Atmosphere, stellar, Menu, hit-and-miss, Customer Service, almost frighteningly callous. I know McMenamins properties in general are busy busy busy, the service slow, and concern for customer well-being slapdash, but I was amazed at their open hostility toward those with mobility challenges. I did get an apology and a promise to fix the sign but the ATTITUDE I encountered left so much to be desired. If you go, enjoy yourself, but be aware if any issues arise. read more

Um, what? Their burger was delicious. Just your standard burger with a single beef patty and lettuce, tomato, and pickles. But on a brioche bun. And the patty was actually a bit crisp on the outside, which gave it great texture and that hot-off-the-grill taste/satisfaction. I asked for sweet potato fries as my side and it was $1 extra but possibly the best sweet potato fries I've ever had. Thick and meaty and delicious. Restaurant itself is quieter and cozier than the other restaurants on the premises, too. Win win! read more

Yum! I had the vegan Jamaican Rice bowl and the edamame hummus with wonton chips and veggies and they were both awesome! We also came during happy hour which is Monday through Friday 3-6 or 10-close and ordered the Cajun Tots. Great happy hour options as well. Can't wait to come back and try the vegan Grateful Veg sandwich read more

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I'll put two reviews here. The Shed was worth going to. We had a flight of their ales and ciders of six different types and it was really tasty. I'd come back for the flight any day. We left with a bill around $44.00 with a tip I believe. Last and final stop on our first date... So we ordered a big plate of tater tots and sodas. We we're in the mood for crunchy and salty. We couldn't finish them, we tried so hard. Maybe it was all of the drinks we had or maybe someone couldn't stop locking theirs eyes on mine. Whose to say... The Lagoon overlooks the pool. The lighting is really dim, so break out the ole cell phone flash light. My date and I was surprised how late this place was open on a Monday, we stayed as long as we could. This place is great for date. The staff aren't pushy like some bars where they keep asking if you want more or give you the old stink eye for taking one of their tables. Conclusion: If you want to impress your date or bring the family or some friends this place will fit the bill just right. Also, you can bring your kids too. Not to the date, that would be just weird and awkward... We spent a lot here that day, but it was totally worth it in the end. I'm still with this special lady. Also, update on the "kidney extraction". I must have done a good job on the first date, that she called it off. My kidneys get to live another day! YAY!!! And I get to come back to this place! :o) read more

I've been coming to McMenamins (all of their locations old and new) for years now and I can honesty say that it's been all good experiences. Tonight I was at Anderson School's North Shore Lagoon for a bite to eat, a drink, and a place to sit and write. I ordered the Polynesian Bahn Mi sandwich and the server, Casey was friendly and came back to ask me how it was after I had been alone with it for a few minutes. I had been so engrossed in writing I hadn't even tried it yet! She said that was alright and from then on, seeing my computer out, she didn't ask me how things were as much but even though it was getting busier she kept my water full and looked over to make sure I didn't her to come over. When I did, she was right there. It's uncommon that someone is attentive in that way, and it is definitely appreciated. Besides this, the music was a good volume level and the lighting was dim (but not dark), which sets a no-stress easy going atmosphere so typical of Mcmenamins. read more

The best tiki bar I have visited in the Greater Seattle area. Located in Bothell at the wonderfully themed McMenamin's Anderson School Hotel complex, the North Shore Lagoon is a complete escape from reality. The ambiance is dimly lit and beautifully decorated, with a well curated combination of vintage and modern nautical furnishings. The bar overlooks a tiki themed Olympic sized salt water swimming pool, which is not only a unique view, but free to swim in! Their menu includes a variety of classic tiki and many other rum-based libations. They also serve a full food menu of pan-Asian meets American pub grub cuisine, which includes plenty of vegan options. I tried the roasted Brussels Sprouts and sweet potato fries, both of which were fantastic and a great compliment to the sweet and strong drinks. The Mai Tai was incredible, crafted with house made Orgeat, fresh lime, and a mix of dark and light rums. I also tried their Zombie, an exact replica of the original 1934 Don the Beachcomber recipe. A tart concoction of 4 different rums, grapefruit, bitters, and cinnamon liquor, this cocktail is as lethal as it is delicious. I highly recommend both of these cocktails, as well as their excellent rendition of the classic Painkiller. Service was fast, attentive, and genuinely friendly. I will definitely come back to the North Shore Lagoon for dinner and drinks (and possibly swimming too!) the next time I am in Seattle. read more

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The first time we tried to go to the North Shore Lagoon was right after the Anderson School opened, and it was so crazy inside that they wouldn't even let us peek in the door! Thankfully, it has now calmed down quite a bit and you can walk right in and grab a table or seat at the bar. (But be warned, its location near a pool means way more small, screaming children than you might expect at a tiki bar.) The bar overlooks the pool, but if you'd rather enjoy the tiki bar ambiance, there are lots of tables where you can't really see it. The bar has low, warm lighting and what I'd call tiki-inspired decor: modern, artsy, less kitschy. The wall paneling is made of bamboo slices and ship wood, the "puffer fish" shaped lamps aren't real, and the masks and wooden figures hail from all around Asia and Africa rather than just being Polynesian tiki heads. There's a page in the menu describing all the decor if you're curious. The tiki menu has some of the classics (a very good Zombie, Painkiller, pina colada), but also some original twists, like house-made horchata with rum and cinnamon. The pina colada is frozen and delicious! Even the nonalcoholic sparkling drinks are festive and fruity (the Missionary's Downfall was good), so your designated driver or younger guests don't have to feel left out. You can also order beer and wine here, but why? Pro tip: if you want a souvenir mug, you have to get a Zombie and the mug is $12 extra (and likely won't be the mug you drink out of, they'll bring you a clean one). Tell them when you order that you also want a mug. This is actually a great deal, because it's a really nice Munktiki mug designed in Portland, so it's very Northwesty. They're currently in the 400s out of a run of 500 mugs made specially for them, so we'll see if they change the design when they run out. They have a smallish food menu, including some happy hour discounts. We tried the Vietnamese chicken wings ($14), which were flavorful and bold but came in a pretty small portion for the price, about 6-7 wings. I wouldn't really come here for the food -- you might be better off moving to one of the location's other bars or restaurants for a full meal. Service has been inconsistent. The first time, we sat at the bar, where there was one very competent bartender and another who seemed really off his game -- dropping stuff, forgetting orders, etc. Last time, we sat in a booth, and our server seemed like she was on it, but wasn't very attentive. Tiki drinks are slow by nature because they're labor-intensive, but part of the fun is watching the drinks being made and chatting with the bartender. If you want that experience, sit at the bar, but know that they may be too busy to chat with you. Overall, the drinks are well-made and creative. The decor and ambiance are fun and romantic, but your actual experience will depend heavily on what bartenders are working and how many babies and children there are. It's a fun stop if you're touring Seattle's tiki bars, especially if you want a great mug to take home! read more

Such terrible service it was comical!! I've been frequently warned against going to McMenamins due to bad service and mediocre food. Well, my luck ran out tonight. Such awful service from the bartender at the North shore lagoon plus overcooked burnt food after waiting 50 minutes. On top of it all, the service was just so so so bad!!!!! Missing silverware, napkins, plates, etc and the bartender acts like they are doing us a favor to get the basic things! Lol read more

My review is specifically for the bar/restaurant on the 2nd floor above the pool. I've been a Bothell resident for nearly 20 years and have been coming to North Shore Lagoon since it opened. I am a huge fan of tiki bars and craft cocktails in general. When this placed first opened it was decent - it was just nice having an option for cocktails in Bothell, but recently I think they are hitting their stride. The new bar manager is putting great drinks on the menu and is passionate about the craft which is great. The food is good - pork sliders are great, tots are always a hit, and their rice bowls are good too. Give this place a try if you like a good cocktail. read more

I love how secluded and cozy the tiki bar feels! The decor is awesome and very detailed. The drinks are great and so is the food. I recommend the spicy grilled shrimp bowl. read more

McMenamin's Lagoon is a unique restaurant experience that is unlike any other in the area. The environment is dimly lit and overlooks a swimming pool. I was hesitant at first because I thought the smell of the chlorine would be prominent throughout the restaurant, but I couldn't smell it at all. As far as the food goes, I was completely blown away by it. We ordered the Jamaican Bowl, Kung Pao Cauliflower, and the Key Lime Pie. I was skeptical of the first two since the ingredients seemed like an odd pairing, but they were SO delicious. I cannot believe I didn't find this place sooner. Also, the gentleman working the bar (who also happened to be our server) was so sweet and an absolute pleasure. I will definitely be back and am excited to try out other restaurants at McMenamin's (even though the Lagoon set the bar pretty high). read more

Oh man! I had the pleasure of staying at The Anderson School overnight and I got to swim in the pool downstairs before eating here. Warning: enter this paradise at your own risk. You may sprout a mermaid tail, have a Gilligan's island flashback, or turn into your own version of Hunter S. Thompson swilling the bar's signature Mai Tais and jamming to "Miserlou". Great, warm service, good food and tasty beverages. I can't wait to come back! read more

It's tough dinging these guys, because they put a ton of effort into an incredibly cool buildout. The Anderson School has other places to eat and drink. This is just one spot--the tiki bar part. You can find positives about virtually any McMenamin's that's a historical reclamation project like this one. This is what they do--they keep these cool projects going in interesting historical locations. They save buildings from the wrecking ball, and they keep the community in mind and engaged when they bring the places back to life. I love that, and this type of McMenamin's will always hold a fascination for me. The Mill Creek and Queen Anne locations and other spots like that are forgettable, but this is super cool. Unfortunately, the food, beer, and service fall short, as always. Looking at the positives, if you want to check this place out, come in with no schedule pressure and hang out for a couple drinks, maybe snacks. Don't be in a hurry, and don't expect attentive service or anything, and you can get through it. We all need interesting, eclectic spots for a relaxed drink or two, and this place can function that way. This is part of the Anderson School complex, which comprises multiple buildings and a big parking lot in the heart of Bothell, near the high school football stadium. They remodeled a junior high, and this is the pool building. The city tried to keep it going as a public pool, but they had no money to fix it up, and it never generated any income. Enter the historical reclamation specialists. Now, this bar serves as overflow seating for the big restaurant next door, in a sense. The main floor is locker rooms and a 5' saltwater pool, which steams up the windows upstairs a bit. Looks kinda fun. Lots of kids in there--there was even a kids' birthday party at the table next to us. Seems like this place could do very well focusing on kid parties. They even have a lifeguard on duty. As you can imagine, the space upstairs is shaped rather strangely, given that it was never intended to be a cocktail bar. That's both cool and problematic, depending on how you lay it out. Unfortunately, it's one of the most cramped layouts I can ever remember seeing. There's a long, narrow bar with long, narrow dining rooms on either side. They tried to fit rows of booths and rows of tables in here, rather than mixing movable table of varying sizes. As a result, there's a narrow channel where bussers, servers, kitchen staff, and guests all have to take turns walking back and forth, and you end up with people jostling tables all night. Tear out the booths and put in more tables. You're trying to fit 110 people in the space for 40. You can still pack it, even with tables. Granted, the place was more than half full on a Monday night (during football season, even), but navigating is a nightmare. Happy hour ends at 6, and they pull stuff off the happy hour menu then. They don't change the price, they just pull some items. They switch to a short list of burgers, pizzas, and salads, with a handful of wildly overpriced appetizers ($18 for a couple bites of not much). We checked out the Dragon Boats, which are Sysco pork meatballs with shredded carrot and a small piece of lettuce--3 of these for $12. Two of us had burgers, two had salads. The salads come with vermicelli. In fact, four menu items come with vermicelli. They were out of vermicelli, but said they'd have more in 20 minutes. It doesn't take 20 minutes to make vermicelli if you're just warming it up. Five minutes later, they had more again. The waitress never knew any of this without making a special trip back to the kitchen to ask, so ordering took forever. She also didn't know they were out of one of their beers, until we ordered it. We tried the Ruby, which tasted like synthetic fruit syrup and wet grain, and the Centinel, which had over-sweet malt notes, and no flavor or aroma hops--just bittering. We switched to the Terminator, with better results. When it came time to clear the plates, I was hoping our server was getting more comfortable and hitting her stride, but then she asked my boy C to put his napkin on the plate for her. Evidently she is only involved in clearing tables part-time, and doesn't actually take care of all those pesky details. I'd love to spend more time talking about the cool tiki iconography here, the fun bamboo decorations, the clearly-reclaimed windows and other architectural touches. But our dinner of burgers and beers for 4 people totaled $194 before tip, and the service and quality were barely on par with a meal costing half that. Beers here are about 12 ounces, and run $6. Maybe the greediest beer pricing I've seen on a regular ale lineup. I get that they have some big loans to repay on some incredibly cool historical restoration, but it's hard to find the value, as priced, with what's on offer in the dining room. read more

Small and intimate, emphasis on small. Tiki lounge decor. This was the observation deck for the school pool. It was VERY cold out when we were up here, so steam filled the soaking pool, very cool, but no observing from the Lagoon. The menu is Polynesian inspired with soy sauce, lemongrass and much pork. Our server Ethan was helpful and accommodating as possible. Some fun tropical cocktails top it off. Put your name on the wait list and check it out. read more

Great ambiance and drinks at the Northshore Lagoon. However the one tofu option comes with fish sauce! Come on, vegans and vegetarians don't eat fish. Please offer an alternate dressing, there is no reason to put fish sauce in a tofu bowl. They also offer a vegan pizza crust, but strangely no vegan pizza. Weird to offer half way veggie options. Garden burgers are an option, which of course have cheese and eggs. read more

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Went to the Lagoon with some friends just to hang out, have a drink and dinner. I was not expecting the service to be as terrible as it was. First off, the server, Frank J, falsely accused my minor friend of stealing alcohol from my drink (I'm 24) and brought her manager to tell me we were cut off. Second when my Long Island came in it was watered down and tasted nasty. Frank J also approached us with a very demeaning, rude, and unprofessional attitude and displayed very little to no knowledge about what alcohol was available. Being one of three tables in there it took around a half hour for her to bring us a single Long Island and old fashioned. When I finally asked to close my tab Frank not only brought the wrong tab, but threw it across the table at me and rushed off before I could ask for the right one. I've never been to a restaurant where the server was demeaning and that unprofessional towards customers. I would highly recommend going to another restaurant, like stack 571 which is not only cheaper but offers better drinks, food, and service. Really disappointed in the service, go to stack or even the Ranch, both are better than the Lagoon. read more

Unless I'm at my wits end with hangry kids, I would NEVER come back here. 1. Parking was a nightmare. We drove around for at least 20 minutes, trying to chase people down as they walked back to their cars. 2. The wait was awful. About an hour for a table of 4. Fortunately my sister had already put our name in 10 minutes before we got there so the wait was much shorter. 3. Cramped quarters. They sat 4 of us at a table the size of a coaster right next to the bathrooms. Yay. 4. The menu. It's one side of a sheet of paper and basically all that is on it are a few mini pizzas, a few variations on burgers, and maybe 3 sandwiches. No diversity at all. Looking at other tables, it kinda looked comparable to food you could get at Chuck E Cheese. Drinks were decent. We were starving so we ordered garlic parmesan knots, which were really just bread knots, and then left to eat elsewhere. read more

If you find yourself in Bothell, whether by intent or the whimsical hand of Fate, rejoice at the addition of this gem to the culinary and libation offerings of the once-bustling town which time forgot. For those of us who work and reside in this beautiful north end bedroom community, hyper-local choices for dining are rather thin. For diversity (or anything after 8pm), we usually fire-up the horseless carriage and head... elsewhere. There are several fine offerings in the old Bothell vicinity (and several which ravening hunger might excuse one to qualify as fine). There is the usual flotsam and jetsam of chain franchises, musty neighborhood institutions nigh-impossible to dislodge, and the few sterling bastions of uncompromising quality. McMinamins Anderson School has brought us choices of the eat, drink and be merry variety. And these choices don't flip their open sign at 3pm or 8pm. Let's start with the location: It's in old town Bothell, which didn't receive the benefit of long range planners' vision to accommodate expansion to the degree this area has experienced. Nobody looked into the crystal ball and said, "Lo! Is it not obvious that we shall need even u to 20 acres of parking for a destination venue of ye future? Avaunt, ye laggards and build now a gargantuan parking lot for the one-driver-per-car flood of the future!" Why not? Well, they probably didn't think that new-fangled car thing would hit it off, for starters. But it's irrelevant - the parking is what it is: Barely suitable for a 70+ room hotel, theater, music venue, sports bar, high-end whiskey room, restaurant, and pool/tiki bar. Yeah. All that and ye bag o' chips. So if you find there's no room in the pretty massive parking lot, I offer the following local's suggestions: 1. I know it's a huge inconvenience, but walking maybe an additional 20 feet by parking in the frackin' huge sports field parking lot immediately adjacent... it's a sacrifice, but let's face it: It probably won't hurt you. 2. Take the bus. I know, I know... but if I didn't say it, I'd have to give up my Washington voter registration, right? Ambiance: Holy rampant radishes, Bat Man! It's a gorram tiki bar in old town Bothell, with no-joke real-deal artifacts straight from Bali! Hellooooo? Tired of driving 35-40 minutes for something fun? Something other than your mass-produced red and brass festooned eatery, complete with plenty of "flair"-sporting try our new menu jockeys? This. Is. It. *ahem* Bali. For serious. Now... you're going to have quite a hike up those two flights of stairs (past the heated salt water pool, the life sized tikis, the bamboo fencing, the carved benches, etc.) before you're treated to the madcap, eclectic collection of South Pacific awesomesauce. That's the trade-off, my friends. But you can pause at the landing between the flights and check out the cool chandelier above you, whilst you catch that breath from your daunting ascent. Service and such: There's a host to greet you 9 out of 10 times. (That's my personal count.) The bartender sagely awaits your order at the top of this climb, which is fortunate or wise, indeed. The dining area is narrow. Here I remind you that it's built over a pool (so usable space had to be at a premium), and it includes a good sized kitchen, bar, and places to plant your derrières. The service staff hustle along this trestle like expert circuits performers, dodging feet, chairs, jackets, other servers, and the occasional guest wandering off to check the vantage points of this cozy, curious and quaint place. Remember "Tales of the Gold Monkey"? It's okay if you don't, youngsters; Googlepedia it, and grock me when I say the laissez faire of that show's Monkey Bar is faithfully re-incarnated here. The staff here is witty, expeditious, knowledgeable... umm... trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, thrifty, brave, clean and... er... irreverent? Scouts, with a Balinese twist, I guess? Look -- you're going to wait a bit (but not too long!) to savor the fruit from this perch above the lagoon. Enjoy a tasty beverage, soak-in the ambiance, watch the rain fall through the skylights onto the surface of the pool, put away your Tweeter machines for a few minutes, and speak with the person beside you. Time will fly, and the yum factor is worth it. Try a Mune Louie or Kapu Hut Baguette. Nom nom nom. Now here comes the downside: No espresso machine. I saw one of the McMenamin brothers this morning, taking a friend to breakfast at the Tavern on the Green. I should've said something to him, because this is a really inexcusable breach of NW decorum. No espresso? I mean, I can understand not serving water, but... hello? Washagonian lifeblood, here. And the flag out front is missing. Anderson School, right? Ever seen a school without a flag? Just seems ... I don't know... imposterous! But seriously: You've read this far, you're invested. Discover for yourself! read more

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I didn't even stay long enough to be tortured. I came with a party and we had reserved a table for 10 far in advance. They gave us a table of 6. Upon trying to get in, the hostesses were not only misleading and cold, but they laughed about how many people were complaining to them about their food. Normally I would have stuck it out, but the who experience was... disappointing. Our birthday girl was pretty upset at the service and had a very difficult getting the server to even pay attention to the table. I mentioned to another server that the service needed... well, frankly attention and she mentioned that it's normal. It's a trendy place and a fun, hipster concept. But this was a poor experience with a really disheartening ending. read more

They got our original order wrong, I believe it was the Dungeons and Dragons but when they got the order right, the Burger was delicious. It had a sweet red chili sauce. It was good quality. read more

I have been wanting to go the the newest McMenamins property. They did a fantastic job, as usual, with the decor and restoration. I've been to several in Oregon. I love the decor and amazing update to the swimming pool, now the North Shore Lagoon. The food was good, pub fare with some Tiki bar twists, but I have to say that my experience with service was great. Erin took really good care of us, was friendly, knowledgeable and just plain welcoming. Since it is so new, I am wondering if some of the negative remarks have to do with overworked or new servers. Whatever the issues others may have had, the experience my husband and I had was very positive and will cause us to return. read more

Sit at the bar for great service. We've been to McMenamins a TON of times and The North Shore Lagoon is by far our favorite IF we sit at the bar. We've had mixed service in the dining room but even while sitting at the bar have noticed other people's poor dining room service. We love the variety of drinks available and watching the bartenders make them. The happy hour menu is awesome although it sucks that some items are only available during happy hour. I'm sad to see all the bad reviews but after my experience tonight in the dining room I can't really disagree... Which is why I'm writing a 4 star review for the bar. read more

I'm only doing 4 stars this time around, considering a few things on the menu weren't available. We brought some company to this place and unfortunately the lack of food from the menu didn't make them look very good! The drinks were pretty good and so were the appetizers. As always, the service was great. These guys always deserve over 20%! read more

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This is my fiancé and my favorite spot in the area to grab a drink and/or dinner. The tiki drinks are always on point, it's never too crowded, and the kalua pig is delicious. Parking can be a pain, but overall definitely worth it. read more

Waited 45 minutes for three burnt, tiny meatballs on a piece of lettuce for $14.00! The only thing that saved this review from one star was the employee that delivered the food. He was very gracious and offered to remove the meal from our bill. The zombie drink was also amazing. If you go here, keep in mind it's a theme bar. It's like going to Disney Land for the food. read more

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I wish this place was good. I really do. The service took forever, food was meh, not the best drinks. -Drinks Looking at the place, you would think that there would be tropical drinks - not really. The mojito I ordered had no sugar (or so little that I count notice)and was sorta bland. -Food I ordered a pork pizza, and from first glance looks good, my problem was that it tasted like a McRib. Very disappointing, I still can't get over that. My partner ordered a burger, said it was a little dry, and not the best burger. -Ambiance BRING A JACKET. Holly Jesus this was the coldest restraint I've ever been in. I swear it was like 48 in there. Besides that, the place looks pretty cool, but it just seems tacky to have a tiki bar theme. -Service Great, nice staff. Very slow though, it took my party (of 2) 40min to get our food, and the place wasn't packed. Plus, I think they have had enough time since opening night to sort thinks out. -Conclusion I this this restaurant/bar has great potential, except what you come here for is not good, a major disappointment. read more

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Worst dining experience I've ever had, and I'm generally lenient in my reviews. We chose this restaurant for a friends 23rd birthday. There was a group of 7 of us, we had to wait which was understandable! We were greeted promptly at our table by a waitress who awkwardly discussed all the menus they had. We ordered 2 pitchers of their IPA, which arrived 10-15 minutes later and was short one glass. Then had to wait what felt like forever for the last glass so we could cheers to the birthday girl. Needing to flag our server down to take appetizer orders, they came out warm temperature. The onion rings were awful; the breading was not flaky whatsoever and kind of moist. About 40 minutes later the food came out and was even worse. I'm not sure if the plates had been sitting in the window too long or what, but it was all bad. Our sandwich wasn't hot, the cheese on one pizza was hard and cheese on the other looked like rubber. We were not checked in on so finally I had to get up and ask for a manager, who was coincidentally our server... He offered to get us new food but we were over it. He comped the entrees but was dry and insincere, even when I told him we were celebrating a birthday. To top it all off, I'm currently at home missing work because the food made me sick. I puked about 5 times. Bad service, bad food, tacky interiors. read more

This review is for the North Shore Lagoon Bar. The food and drinks were easily a 4+, the service was a 2. We came on a Saturday about 4:00 pm. I highly recommend the Tokyo tots. The pork belly, sauce, and peppers really transformed the already tasty McMeniman's tots into something much more delicious. The fried Cauliflower was good, the flavor was great, but breading was slightly soggy. When we arrived at about 4:00 we were one of the few tables occupied and when we left at about 7:00 all the tables were full. However during the three rounds of drinks starting at 4:00 it took at least 20-30 minutes for the beverages to arrive. How busy it was or wasn't had no bearing on the time it took. I had to ask three times for a glass of water, as none had been ever offered. The only time our server was quick is when he brought our check, unprompted and prematurely after the 2nd drink. We weren't done, so ordered another round of drinks. The food was priced reasonably, the cocktails are pretty pricey for the size. The glasses of wine were a generous pour. read more

Stumbled upon this place and was pleasantly surprised by the tiki bar ambiance. Menu looked really good and had a ton of variety -- pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and a large cocktail and beer/wine menu. We sat down and there were a lot of kids running around. It was really dark inside and the chairs we sat on weren't too comfortable. The waiter was awkward but came around enough. Also, the prizes were a bit high. However, my pizza was really good, and so was the beer. I wanted a cocktail, but they were all upwards of 9 dollars. Yikes! I would go back but maybe just for cocktails next time I wanted to treat myself. read more

Food is pretty good, but the pool is what gets 5 stars. The water is always perfectly warm, even through winter. You need to arrive early enough because the pool tickets do sell out. Also a great place to hang out after for a beer and some lunch. Perfect family chill spot. read more

New-so I'll give it a pass. Service was slow, and appeared to "do their duty", not didn't create a fun, "gotta go again" environment, so better get their act together to create a long-term following and repeat customers. Food seemed decently priced, and I enjoyed the coconut shrimp, but if they want to truly try the beach vibe, may want to travel to the warm beaches to get inspiration. I'm from the deep south (Alabama/Florida), so I know... read more

McMenamins North Shore Lagoon - A little foggy down by the pool - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Bothell, Washington

The food is good. But the service is always meh... If you need food suggestion- try the zesty tots! They are the truth! Plus, they have a cider on tap that is amazing! 3-stars for service. 4-stars for food. 4-stars for location. 5-stars for uniqueness. Did I mention that this particular spot overlooks the huge pool? It's a really cool atmosphere (if you like being in a darker environment with windows overlooking a lagoon decorated pool) read more

I'm sorry this was bad. Cute place. Fun decor. Unique. Two of us, we both ordered cheeseburgers and tater tots. How difficult??? It took an hour. It wasn't busy at all. They brought out our food, the one burger wasn't as ordered. I started eating mine. It wasn't ice cold, but had definitely been sitting for quite some time. I don't understand all the grease on the outside of the bun. The rest was fine. Only fine. Then the "manager" (she never introduced herself) came out and said she heard we weren't happy with how long it took and would we like a complimentary dessert? She left us with a dessert menu, never came back to take the order. Two drinks, two burgers and tip coming in over $60? Nope. Very disappointing. read more

Checked out the North Shore Lagoon last night for some tiki drinks and a burger. I was super impressed by how well thought out the tiki bar was and the amount of detail that went into the design. We love our tiki drinks, and these were up there with the best. My husband and I had 2 each, and the Missionary's Downfall was our fave. Excellent Painkiller on the specials menu as well. The burgers were good, and I always love the McMenamin's cajun tots. Try the black and tan brownie caramel sundae for dessert. Delicious. Great service, friendly staff. I know several reviews complained about the service, but it could be year 1 growing pains since this bar only opened a year ago. Great to see places like this popping up in the suburbs. We will be back! read more