Visiting Washington and was recommended to try Ta Joia, and so far it's one of my favorite places…read moreI've eaten! First off, the ambiance was warm and welcoming. The establishment is family owned and I could tell that the owners are very involved and interactive with customers. Service was good, you stand to order and pay at the front then grab a number and sit at any open table. They also have takeout as an option. This was my first time having real teriyaki chicken and it did not disappoint! I got the spicy crispy combo with pico and rice (chicken katsu and spicy teriyaki chicken). Lots of food for a good price! I would rate my meal a 10/10! I have nothing bad to say about it and I think it's perfect just the way it is. If you need a quick hearty meal with veggies and protein, this Ta Joia is the place to go!

The vibe is super chill and bright, love the little plants setup right at the entrance! The staff…read morewere so friendly especially since it was my first time. They helped me decide and recommended the spicy chicken with coriander sauce, which I grabbed to go. The chicken itself was super tender and juicy, but it leaned a bit dry, so I'd 100% suggest getting for extra coriander sauce and pico to make it saucier. I'll definitely be getting this again! This spot might become my new go to.

Met a friend for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Lots of choices for seating; water brought over…read moreimmediately. I had the Club Med salad and my friend had the Coronation. Both were very large portions and perfectly delicious. We paired the salads with the Gougeres - light and flavorful. There was a comfortable vibe, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Something I'm seeing more and more of lately is gender-neutral rest rooms, including here. I find general-neutral rest rooms to be brighter, cleaner, and better maintained. I'm not sure why that is but it's an absolute pleasure every time I go to an establishment that has one.

Had happy hour here. Booths are comfortable and the folks were super nice. Waitress was prompt,…read morefunny, and polite. Everything we ate or drank was delicious! They have a cover band on Wed and we are planning to go back next week for that. I really loved their fries. Fresh, crispy, and just the right amount of salt. Margaritas were so tasty! My friend ordered another one right before the end of happy hour but was only about 1/3 of the way through her current one and they waited until she was finished about 20 min later before they brought her next one and still gave happy hour pricing. Most of the time I have the experience that they just stack the drinks. Kept water replenished, too. Their bathrooms are light and bright and the sink is outside the rooms. I loved that the sink water was slightly warm. Always a huge plus for me as my hands are often cold. Would definitely go back here and anticipate doing so next week!

This is a wonderful place to come to celebrate. It was my friend's birthday and she chose this…read moreplace for brunch. We made a reservation on Resy (which is really great if you have American Express because they have a special dining compensation program through Resy). Brittany was our server, and fantastic. We started with the martini espresso and a cappuccino heavy on the foam. My friend ordered the tender pulled beef short ribs with pan roasted potatoes that came topped with perfectly fried eggs. I ordered the shrimp and grits with eggs over easy. The grits were so creamy and wonderfully hot, temperature hot not spicy, and the shrimp came flavored in a sauce that is hard to describe but very easy to eat. Conversation was possible because it wasn't too loud and the seating was fantastic, not tight or packed together, and there was in fact a really wonderful covered patio space outside complete with attractive center table and decor of lights. For her birthday there was a lemon ricotta cheesecake that was perfectly doused in cherry sauce with optional Graham powder crust circling the moist and light cheesecake. Came with a sparkler which made for the perfect occasion to take a birthday photo. And even complementary many pours of champagne to toast. I don't know if there's a better place to dine in Bothell. Make a reservation and then expect to be impressed by both the food and the service. We were. Thanks Brittany for making the occasion such a memorable one.

Madison graciously mailed over a gift card for me to come back to their quality of customer service…read moreand food after a not-so-great takeout experience. I made a reservation for patio seating and when we arrived, I walked inside, shared my name and reservation, and was directed to our table by one of the hostesses. We had a party of five + a pup! Everyone ordered the Cottage Burger while I treated myself to the short rib hash to try something different. Service was excellent! Our waitress came over to take our order and when we got our drinks, we were checked once again and was notified our food was coming shortly. Food arrived fresh, hot, and delicious! All in all, giving The Cottage another chance after I've been coming here for years before the takeout experience has reminded me the quality of customer service and food stayed the same pre-Covid and post-Covid. Thank you to Madison and the wonderful staff!

As someone who must eat gluten-free, this store is such a relief! Everything in there is gluten…read morefree so I don't have to worry or check labels with a magnifying glass. They're pricey, but gluten-free items cost more wherever you shop. The staff (owners?) are pleasant to interact with. Bring your own bags, (although they do provide boxes if you need them)! Definitely recommend!

Checked out J-Bro's Gluten Free Market as they specialize in GF products. Large selection of frozen…read moregoods along with sauces, flours, snacks, candy and drinks (One Tree Hard Cider, mead and a few GF beers). Prices aren't cheap but it's a one stop shop. Have bought Superfree Bakehouse vegan pies ($12.99 USD) and vegan cupcakes ($5.29 USD). Strawberry rhubarb was better than the dutch apple pie. Cupcakes (snickerdoodle, strawberries and cream, apple streusel) not too sweet with a pleasant texture.

Food and service was amazing! Loved the orange chicken would get again! The wait didn't take very…read morelong either so that was a bonus! Everyone was very nice.

BEST TERIYAKI @ BOTHELL…read more Decided to use uber eats for this pick up order. It was ready within 15 minutes which was super quick for a lunch rush. The place was easily spotted and had great parking right out front. My total was about $18, which was pretty standard. It was packed to the rim and had lots of chicken, rice, and everything. Service was quick and easy, place was clean and modern. Overall, would come back to this spot!

This restaurant is tucked into a cute corner of downtown Woodinville, and pretty close to a…read moreconvenient parking lot. We went here for a World Cup game and it was really fun! Really giving that "local neighborhood restaurant" kind of feel: simple, straightforward, and warm. The food was good as well -- I ended up getting the croque madame which was decent. The fish tacos were really the standout though, absolutely would recommend.

Pros: clean, staff is polite, a lot on the menu, can easily separate checks…read more Cons: ice cream was melted all over the plate, expensive, tip options start at 20%, very uncomfortable booth seating and not much space.

The pizza here is delicious. I like the beer selection. The waitress in the bar is very welcoming…read moreand friendly.

Be aware they are adding a hidden surcharge at the end of yr meal. It's bait and switch on the…read moreprice. Food is good but this ruins the experience

We came in to ILMU today for their summer pop up. It's to kick off their new weekend menu -…read moresaturdays and sundays. They said pastries will still be offered Tuesday-fridays. We got two drinks and split the rosette as a snack since we came from brunch. And let me just say, we cannot wait to come back and try more items! The rosette was so delicate and airy. The most perfectly curated bite with caviar. We will be dreaming about it for days!

I finally made it to T55 after years of wanting to try it. The bakery is only open Tuesdays through…read moreFridays from 10am to 3pm. We tried: Peach Passion Fruit Choux- excellent! One of the best choux pastry desserts I have ever had. Strawberry Shortcake Tart- delicious Danish Cardamom Bun- Just ok. We could not really taste the cardamom and it is not at all like the ones you get in Scandinavia Beef Khachapouri- we warmed this in the oven and a massive amount of grease came out. Way too greasy. So we would not get the bun or the khachapouri again. But the choux and tart were delicious. And I'd be very interested in trying other items. This is a very pricey bakery, but nice for an occasional treat.

Danielle was very attentive without being overbearing. The pasta was top notch, and you just can't…read morebeat a$7.99 martini!

Nick, Anthony and Erin made our visit fantastic. It was my daughter's 21st and husband 50th. We sat…read morethe bar and were very well taken care of by all of the care facilitators. The food was equally fantastic. Thank you Von's!

My sister and I wanted to try a new spot for Mexican food, and we came across La Gloria, and I'm so…read morehappy we did! The service was amazing. All the staff were very sweet. When we sat down, we were offered a tostada as we looked over the menus such a fun touch! And my sister and I tried the special drink our waiter told us about, a watermelon margarita. I loved it. My sister got the nachos while I got the quesabirria tacos everything was delicious, good portions with and fresh flavors plus the food came out fast! They have a bar area and a family-friendly section and on Friday nights they have a mariachi band playing! This was a really fun place. I would definitely love to go back to try more of their menu again soon!

I can't tell you how many times I drove by this place without even knowing it was here. There is a…read moresmall cluster of restaurants that honestly don't have the strongest reviews. La Gloria is the exception. Reviews glow, but since you have seen my score, it's clear there is room for improvement. Once seated, we were served a Tostada. This was a single small fried tortilla with beans, cabbage and salsa. Probably cost less than $.25 in material, but sells for around $7. Now whenever, I talked to my God Mother, rest in peace, about a new Mexican restaurant, her first question was always the same, "How were the Frijoles?". These beans were creamy, well-seasoned and flavorful. The best refried beans I've tasted in some time. I still say the appetizer is overpriced, but I also see why they serve you one free for dining in. We started with chips and salsa. I still say, they should be free, but at $4, it's a little tough to complaint, but I will. The chips came on a dinner plate. A dinner plate of chips would be about the same size as a restaurant basket of chips, however, there was a large bowl big enough for soup with the smallest amount of salsa in it. So now, 25% of that surface space is gone. This bowl which most likely holds 16 oz has about 3 ounces of salsa, in it and 1/3 of the plate space is empty, So you have enough chips for one person and barely enough salsa for dipping. The salsa was also tart, no heat, no seasoning, we were very disappointed. Last, if you charge me for chips and salsa, it better be bottomless, but once the chips were gone, they removed the plate and bowl without offering to refill either. There were a couple items that looked good to me, but they both had squash. Sorry, I've never heard of squash in Mexican food, unless it's vegan, but maybe it's popular in the region this family is from. Rather than ask if it could be removed, I decided to go with the Carnes Asada. The food took a while to arrive, but they said everything is made from scratch and fresh, so I anticipated a meal worthy of El Presidente himself! Now, clearly this place was not without its flaws, but this was the best Carne Asada I've ever tasted. I was really skeptical, because it was thick cut and when Carna Asada is thick cut certain things tend to happen, it's not cooked evenly, the meat isn't seasoned well enough, so bites end up being bland. No, this was juicy, well-seasoned and cooked evenly, flawless. It also came with a generous scoop of guacamole, that didn't really impress. It was also served with Fried Cheese, no idea what that is, sounds like something served at the fair on stick. I got several tortillas that were hot and fresh and a small cup of whole beans that could have used some crumbled cheese on top. There was also a large portion of rice, but the flavor was a bit fishy. I don't know if they used a seafood broth, but for me it was inedible. There was also a smoky, spicy salsa served, but again, it was a tablespoon. Stop being so cheap with the salsa! This also would have been a far better salsa to go with chips than what was served. Glad I tasted everything, but not sure I would order it again. I didn't eat half of what was served do to taste which means I overpaid. If we do make it back, it would probably be for happy hour. That way we could sample a couple other items in a smaller portion for less. Would I recommend this place, sure, but not without the above cautions included. I like to clean my plate and feel like I got a deal, neither happened here due to some questionable choices in flavor or seasoning. The people could not have been nicer, but I can't say we left completely satisfied.