In short, as a Spanish gal, I highly recommend this restaurant. Don't let the location being in a…read moreshopping strip mall stop fool you! THE INSIDE: We were seated quickly. A/C was running high as it was a super humid and hot Saturday. The restaurant is one big open space with large, comfortable booths lining the walls and a selection of tables in the center. This would suit large groups, too. There's a small outdoor patio area with umbrella covered seating. They had World Cup games on and decor to match. THE FOOD: We immediately had warm, thick tortilla chips and house made red salsa on the table. Salsa is on the spicier side, but was absolutely delicious. We had the Cadillac margarita (moderately strong and well mixed), tacos dorado with steak (fried and seasoned perfectly), and corn tacos with birria (melt-in-your-mouth and perfect temp). The bar is its own little mixology section and is very well stocked. SIDE NOTES: We were way too full for dessert, but there were several nice options that all looked and smelled amazing as they passed us. Can't wait to go back when we have emptier stomachs to try more!

Didn't live up to the high reviews. I came here because I read the reviews and iam disappointed in…read morethe food. The carne asada and tortillas were on a cheap budget. Glad I won't be coming here again. I order the chorizo con huevo and later throughout the day I'm having bowel issues and I feel ill. Keep in mind I only ate here and that's all I ate today. I eat healthy everyday but today was a cheat day because I wanted to enjoy home food but it's terrible here.

In short Great deals on great drinks, food is really solid,…read moreand the setting is nice and friendly. Only drawback is that the hours are limited. In long Lately we've been seeking out places that are literally quieter--less volume on the music, more space between the tables, and so on. I'd been wanting to check out 5x5, anyway, since it's the only spot around with an exactly perfect rating score. It looked like it'd fit the bill for a low-key place, and off we went. We came in shortly after they opened on a Saturday (4:00 PM). You're in a larger business-traveler hotel here, aimed at Boeing and Boeing-sub folks traveling for work. The building looks kinda generic from outside, but there's plenty of parking, and the lobby has a high-ceilinged atrium vibe for sure. Nice floor tiles, nice carpet, tasteful furniture. Everything's in perfect shape. You don't feel the lounge vibe right away, but there's a gigantic fireplace ahead of you, warming both sides of the room from the middle. Around that, there are lots of sturdy, shiny tables under the lofty ceilings. Off to the side, there's a little lounge area, then another one. Everything in the lounge is bar-height seating, and there are a few flatscreens, probably showing the game. Most folks are in here, sitting around the bar in the middle of the room. We posted up at a table just outside the lounge. Lindsey was behind the bar, and cheerfully answered every single question we had about food and all their cocktails. She's super friendly and makes a great drink for sure. She seems to have a bunch of regulars who aren't staying at the hotel, which is a great sign, no doubt. We checked out the warm pretzel--such a decadent treat. The waffle fries (and especially the aioli that came with them) were awesome. The pizza was a great choice; we added pickled onions to the Speedway. The crust could be a little crisper but we took home what we didn't finish and it's great here, too. Service on food and drinks was really quick. The cocktails here can be really creative, and there are lots of classics with house twists on the recipe. They even have a pisco sour they've tweaked--that's a fair bit of work for a bartender to make mid-shift. We got 5 great drinks and 3 nice plates of food for $96, and I don't think we even ordered anything from the HH menu. This is a very easy place to add to the rotation.

We had a MARVELOUS experience!…read more My bf, his mom and myself passed by this place on a couple of walks. I've also marked it as a place to visit. It is part of the Staybridge Suite hotels here and this hotel in general, is always packed! We finally know why! The hotel inside is beautiful -- woodwork and a cozy ambience! The 5 x 5 bar & bistro is new. What it was before was an old theater. Matthew was a one-man show with two ladies helping him with carrying the done orders to the tables. It was actually quiet on a Wednesday when we had went. Only 3 tables occupied. We missed happy hour and settled on the regular menu. I had the chicken tenders (4-pc) with lemon pepper seasoning (oh my -- this was delicious!) along with sweet potato waffle fries. I also got the hummus plate -- fresh veggies and the hummus had feta cheese and olive oil too, yummy! My bf had the pepperoni pizza with cheddar cheese and topped with green onions. I had a taste of it and it was pretty good! My bf's mom had the fish burger with a side salad. Matthew was so kind and made a mental note of the orders. He even remembered my bf's mom saying 'no cheese' and he doubled checked with her after looking at the fish burger. Real nice guy and his service with the ladies was warm and delightful! They're forming an events room hall that will be done soon that used to be a pool area (so yes, no swimming pool anymore). They also have a nice patio area with long chairs and a nice mini bar/grills in the middle. I also had a limoncello cooler and my bf's mom has red wine too. We'd come back again!

Outstanding ! Amazing salad Delicious fish tacos. Best shrimp ever…read more Good service , found a great restaurant Little pricey but delicious

The first time we visited this restaurant the service was wonderful. Great hospitality is checking…read morein from time to time to see if we needed anything or clearing our plates when we were done eating...all of which this server did. We were there by chance during Happy Hour (after 3pm). I didn't get his name. He has wavy dark hair past his ears. Five stars on this first visit. the second time we were there, it was yesterday, service was 180 opposite directions. This server, brown wavy hair past his ears and dark mustache took our orders and never came back. When we were ready for the check he was busy talking to someone unrelated to food orders or food..period! He didn't care to look over. Then I asked the host for our check. She tried helping but could not print our check because she was not the server. She then walked over to get his attention discretely, no such luck, he kept on talking. A few more minutes, I asked her if she was getting me the check, she explained that she could not. So i waited, I think he glanced over and back to jabbing. Then the host had to go get help from the someone that could override and allowed her to print. horrible service this second time..not sure I want to take a chance on bad services again. the place was not busy at that time so busyness cannot be a reason. And, he was not working, he spent that time talking.

This was a great weekend find. The atmosphere was very relaxed and service was very attentive. We…read moregot a few appetizers and two entree meals. Everything came out quickly and tasted great. The cider from the tap is amazing! I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for a good weekend find.

4.5/5 Delicious food and great variety of drinks. We had the fish and chips and club sandwich with…read moresweet potato fries for dinner. Service was fast and everything tasted fresh. For drinks, we ordered the strawberry frosé, sig little victories, mahalo mango whip cider, and holy mountain sequence of dreams sour. The dipping sauces (spicy fry sauce, lime cilantro aioli, and tarter) complimented the fries nicely. We'd love to come back and try other menu items like the cubano sandwich and crab roll.

Basil Bistro looks like a hole in the wall from the outside and you can't see in. Don't be fooled…read morethough. Once you open the door you are facing a modern hidden gem! This place has the hole in the wall authenticity and the modern coziness. The Pho is AMAZING! The prices are a bit high for a bowl of pho, but the broth makes it all worth it! It is really good! The Large bowls are quite large and at first glance you might think they skimped on the meat. However, as you eat you keep fishing out the meat hidden in the sea of broth goodness. I wouldn't necessarily say they give you a lot of meat, but it is sufficient. Service was excellent. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Every Saturday night, they have live music at 8PM and they are open late. I didn't get to stay and listen, but I will have to return and give it a try. The bar looks modern and attractive. They also play Seahawks and Mariners on both screens. This place has a lot of allure for entertainment and a good meal! If you are looking for a hidden Pho gem, this is the place! A large Pho came to about $20 and some change after tax. But I would say it is worth it. The broth itself makes it stand out above other places. I can say watching other dishes come out at other tables, the food looked amazing. I can't wait to go back and try other things! Give this a try! You won't be disappointed!

The food was ok - imo not worth the higher prices but I guess you're paying for what seems like a…read moreslightly nicer interior for an Asian restaurant. The B1 vermicelli bowl was mostly ok but the egg roll in it was so mediocre it might literally be the worst one I've ever had in any Vietnamese vermicelli bowl. The rest of the meat in the bowl seemed decent or good. The #6 pho was pretty ehhh esp compared to the equivalent at Pho Than Brothers. The broth was good, maybe slightly greasier, but the tendon and beef was waaaay fattier and lower quality than what you get at Pho Than, plus you get much less quantity. I ended up discarding half the meat in the bowl because it was so fatty, so I basically paid $18 for a bowl of noodles and pho broth. The interior seating is a weird material that doesn't let go of stuff, so look carefully before you sit - my booth had a bunch of crumbs and hair that wouldn't go away even when I used my own tissue to wipe it. I later found the crumbs clinging to the edge of the seat because the surface is weirdly sticky. This place was ok to try one-time, but it's not somewhere I would want to come back for the food. But you can probably guess this would be the case given the Yelp highlighted popular dishes are stuff like pad thai, Mongolian beef, and crab Rangoon

I need to come back here and take some good pictures next time. I ordered the duck and cauliflower…read moredry pot. The duck truly had a smoky flavor like they took it off the bbq grill. I absolutely loved it and will def eat it again. The cauliflower was also good but not quite salty enough for me (American style). I will try the green beans next time.

Fine place to sit and dine. We (2) went for a lunch out,…read morefirst time at this place, ordered cumin lamb (new try) and my fav Kung Pao. Service was good, expect few mins delay as they cook to order, which is great. Lamb was good, it does not come with rice or salad, so plz order an additional side of rice. Kung Pao failed- the sauce used was not good. Me and my husband both had our throats hurting (not because of chilly, trust me on this one), the oil/sauce/chemical gave us minor cuts on our tongue, a chemical lace feel and after taste was menthol like (again not burning feeling of chillies but cuts). The effect stayed for more than 24 hours. Tried water, coke, hot tea through the day to wash it out , got mild fever, had to take Zyrtec and rest. I did not intend to post as the service was kind and timely but the sauce had something in it that was not good. And I have had Kung Pao 100's of time, it's my fav. Request to chef - plz do not use the oil/sauce and try some another brand. They did give us a complimentary cheesecake (TYSM). We paid for lamb and dumplings. Yep, I ended up ordering chicken steamed dumplings which were decent. Will try again in few weeks and update here if my experience gets better.

To clear up the "& brew" confusion, this restaurant is under NEW OWNERSHIP! Formerly Blu Burgers &…read moreBrews - Now just Blu Burgers. They are OPEN TUESDAYS, same hours as other weekdays (until 7:30 pm). I rode my bike from Seattle to try this place out - and the service was amazing. I got the Blu Burger, and I took The Hippie Burger (vegetarian, vegan if you remove the Chipotle mayo) home for my partner. The woman at the counter was super friendly and packaged the burger very carefully so I could take it home in one piece! I ordered the Blu Burger & Butterfinger Milkshake - both were solid. Butterfinger shake was delicious, although part of me wishes I got some of their on-tap root beer instead. The burger was tasty, albeit a bit of an adjustment for me since I'm still warming up to blue cheese. The only downside was that the bacon tasted a bit too meaty (if that makes sense) and one of the pieces had a part that couldn't be chewed in it. Regardless, it's a solid burger and I'm excited to go back and try another one! They do not serve beer/alcohol here anymore and have converted the old beer tap to a root beer tap. I highly recommend trying this place out as the new owners/workers are very friendly & the food is delicious!

New ownership, the place is now called Blu Burgers. I came here with a group and ordered a couple…read moreof things. I ordered the classic burger, I also added bacon and side of fries. Food didn't take that long to come out, however, seems like the burger was made first and was sitting out while waiting for the other items to finish. When the food came out, everything was piping hot besides the burger. Overall, quality of the food still tastes the same and I would come back again.

I came up here to grab dinner and to watch the soccer game, where America unfortunately lost…read more While here, I grabbed a prime rib sandwich with a twice baked potato, and my friends ordered a burger and a prime rib. I was really happy I was able to get a twice baked potato, because I find them as a delicacy that are slowly fading away. I loved how all the flavors in this just came together so well. And it was definitely the star of the show. For the prime rib sandwich, I found that when paired with the au jus, it came together quite well. I noticed my friend got horseradish with his dish, but I didn't get it with mine. When I added some of that to the sandwich, it elevated it even more. I tried a bite of my friend's prime rib and it was pretty solid. The crispy onion was really good too. The fries from my friend's burger weren't bad either. The service here is really attentive, they have a pretty solid happy hour menu and the ambiance is really nice here too. I would recommend coming here!

We've been to The Keg many times over the years, and there's a reason we keep coming back. The…read moresteaks are consistently phenomenal, the atmosphere is polished without feeling stuffy, the desserts are usually excellent, and overall we've always associated The Keg with a higher level of hospitality. This visit was for a particularly important occasion. There were six of us celebrating our friend Amanda's birthday. this year we really wanted the evening to be about celebrating Amanda, surrounding her with people who love her, and giving her a genuinely happy birthday memory. We had a six-top in the bar, and overall dinner was very good. Management seemed attentive, the food was well prepared, and I especially appreciated that they use seat numbers when delivering food rather than standing at the table auctioning off plates. As someone who works in hospitality, that little detail matters. It's professional, polished, and exactly what I expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Our server, Kaylee, I believe, took care of us throughout dinner. Her service style was a little robotic and dry, but everyone has a different personality and that certainly didn't ruin our evening. The meal does take some time, but honestly, we enjoyed that because it gave the six of us plenty of time to talk, laugh, and enjoy each other's company. Unfortunately, the end of the evening is where things really fell short. Toward the end of dinner, I privately found our server and told her it was Amanda's birthday and asked if she could bring out a dessert with a candle. I was hoping for just a small surprise and a nice birthday moment for our friend. Instead, the desserts were brought to the table with the candle unlit, placed in the middle of the table, and then the candle was lit right there. It completely removed the element of surprise and just felt very flat and mechanical. I wasn't expecting a Broadway production or the entire restaurant to sing, but a little warmth and enthusiasm would have meant a lot--especially at a restaurant known for hospitality. We also ordered a crème brûlée, and unfortunately it was genuinely bad. It wasn't sweet and had an overwhelming egg flavor--to the point that everyone who tried it compared it to scrambled eggs. We took one bite and were done. What made that more disappointing was that our server never returned after dropping off the desserts. I had already handed her my card for our roughly $450 check, so there was never an opportunity for her to ask how dessert was or for us to let her know something was wrong. Overall, I'd call this about a 3 1/2 out of 5 experience. The steaks and dinner itself were very good, the restaurant remains beautiful, and there are still many things The Keg does exceptionally well. I just wish the final 15 minutes had matched the level of care shown throughout the rest of the meal. For most people, a birthday candle might seem like a tiny detail. For Amanda, this particular birthday meant a little more. I just wish that moment had been handled with a little more thought and warmth.

Such a perfect cozy brunch spot in Mill Creek! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive…read morethroughout our meal, and everything tasted so fresh. I ordered the L.A. omelet with added cheese and potatoes, and it was so good. It also came with sour cream and salsa, which made it even better. My boyfriend ordered the biscuits and gravy and absolutely loved them. The portion was massive, and he said the gravy had amazing flavor. The churro waffles were the biggest surprise! They were incredibly fluffy, not chewy at all, and had the perfect amount of sweetness without being overwhelming. Honestly, this was a 9.5 out of 10 brunch experience. It is exactly the kind of cozy place I would love to visit on a Sunday. I also noticed they offer mimosa flights, which I will definitely be trying next time!

I'd had take out from the other location before but wanted to try it live at this one. We came in…read moreon a Sunday morning and although busy the service was still decent. I had the California Benedict and a coffee which was about $26 with tip. The meal was tasty and I'd come back to try more of the menu sometime.

It's a solid place to go but wasn't up my alley, steak flights are cool, bread was great but I…read morepersonally wasn't impressed myself. It's a cool date night spot and the bar looked cool. We went for a birthday and it was a great time. It was just a different, would try again but wasn't for me initially. Server was great and everyone was a great who supported our server.

We had a $50 coupon and my parents gave me some birthday money so we finally decided to try Rare…read moreSociety. In all honesty, we had heard mixed reviews from friends so that had kept us at bay for the last couple of years. However, a neighbor who raved about it along with the $50 mailer I received made me feel like this was the time. We arrived about five minutes from our reservation and were seated at our reservation time. The place was definitely hoppin' on a Saturday night at 7 PM. Our service staff was Makayla (sp?) and Kyle. When we got to our table, it was sweet to find a birthday card waiting for me signed by all of the staff. Makayla introduced herself first and offered us various types of water. She was also able to explain some things about the menu before Kyle (our main server) arrived. She was very sweet and knowledgeable, attentive, and we just really loved her. Kyle was an absolute STAR. She definitely knew the menu, had great recommendations, and checked on us the perfect amount of times. We wanted to try a bit of everything so we ordered quite a bit for two people with the expectation that we would take some home. For appetizers, we ordered the beef tartare, the Caesar salad, and the Parker house rolls. Drinks: Lady Luck (very refreshing, reminded me of a mimosa in some ways) and an Old Fashioned which my husband thought was excellent. For our entrée, we ordered the Associate board which came with filet mignon, tri-tip, and the Denver steak. It also came with bone marrow, beef tallow butter, pickled onions, Bearnaise sauce, steak sauce, and a Santa Maria salsa. It was explained to us that this board had Wagyu beef while the Executive had more ounces of meat and dry aged steaks. Both boards come with a fillet, bone marrow, and all of the sauce accompaniments. We also ordered the whipped potatoes and the broccolini as sides. For dessert, we ordered the Butter Cake and the Bananas Foster cheesecake. Everything was paced perfectly. We both loved the rules and the salad. Personally, I did not care for the tartare. The salt and vinegar chips were just too salty for my liking and the beef was a bit tough. My husband enjoyed it quite a bit, though. Our board arrived with hot dinner plates. We were warned ahead of time that things tend to be on the saltier side so we asked for them to go light on the salt. They brought us a side of Maldon salt to add if we needed to which we did. I appreciated that input because I am somewhat put off by too much salt. We ordered the steaks medium rare. We were also warned that the tri-tip can be chewy and it was, but it tasted nice. The Denver was definitely more on the rare side which my husband was ok with by I wasn't excited about. The very end piece was maybe a tad more done, but I tasted just the one piece and moved on. To me, the Filet was the best. Sauces: We both preferred the steak sauce but we also felt like when we were really missing was a sauce like a chimichurri. The bearnaise sauce was my second favorite but be warned that it's very rich. I'm sorry to say it but the Santa Maria salsa tasted exactly like Pace Picante Sauce. A chimichurri would have been a million times better. The marrow was like butter and meant to spread on the meat as such. We didn't care for the tallow butter. The broccolini was the real star in my book! I loved the char and the yogurt sauce was a nice pairing. The whipped potatoes were also delicious. Both desserts were excellent! I can't even pick which one was better!! I would go back for the desserts alone. They also sent me a free scoop of the ice cream of the day which was a peanut butter fudge flavor. They had a birthday candle in it which I thought was a really nice touch. I would give 5 stars for the service for sure! We will definitely be back, but we both agreed that we would likely order individual steaks instead of a board next time. We were happy to try what we did, though, and thought the meal was fantastic even if we liked some things better than others. Loved the atmosphere. It was lively and a mix of classic and modern. I'm very happy to have Rare Society in Mill Creek!