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4.6 (706 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed

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BBQ Mesquite Chicken and Bacon with Cheddar Cheese Panini
Silvia D.

This panini was so delicious. Bread was soft yet crunchy. The melted cheese combo with chicken bacon and BBQ was everything. Definitely recommend!

Chicken Pesto Grinder
Toshitha J.

I love the sandwiches at Royal Grinders. They look quite simple but are so tasty. My two go to sandwiches are the Chicken Pesto Grinder and the Italian Grinder. The chicken in the pesto sandwich is very juicy and the pesto tastes super fresh. On the other hand the Italian is drier but it has a lot of flavor from the banana peppers, olives, and the light sauce. On a sunny day I enjoy going to Royal Grinders since most of the available seating is outdoors. To avoid waiting a long time for my food to come out usually place my order over the phone so that it's ready for me when I get to the window.

Pastrami Grinder
Nate H.

No one would expect to hear this, but Royal Grinders might be one of the best bars in Seattle. Why, you ask? You can get a beer for $2, sit outside, and take in the sights and sounds of Fremont. What's better than that? Now for the food. They have that kind of bread that you want to take a nap inside of. If I need a reliable 8 hours before a big day, I'm grabbing a grinder from RG and using it as a pillow. The outside is criiiiispy, the inside is ultra fluffy, and it's baked with spices inside to take it over the top. Once you've secured bread that is this elite, nothing else matters. You can put funions and tuna (that might actually be good) in between those two clouds and you will get 5 stars from me. But they have a legit lineup of east coast style sandwiches (pastrami, Italian, etc) that have high quality meats and accoutrements. I had the pastrami sandwich and would definitely go back for that again. Would love to try the other menu items though. I also want to go back because I want to be friends with the people that work there. They were incredibly nice to my dog and even gave her ham. They also seem like they would be chill people to hang out with. I'm not sure why people complain about wait times here. Do you not want them to make your sandwich with tender love and care? And saying it's expensive? Have you not eaten anywhere else in Seattle?!

Chipotle Turkey and Bacon with Pepper Jack Cheese Panini
London C.

First of all, it smells AMAZING in here!! Jason is so incredibly kind and friendly! Honestly, all the employees were really sweet! We ordered the Chipotle roasted Turkey panini, Italian grinder, and Royal grinder. I ate here with some family. We each got our own sandwiches, so here is a review from each person. Me- *Chipotle roasted Turkey: 5 stars So incredibly delicious! I love sandwiches, like LOVE sandwiches. And I can confidently say that this was the best sandwich I've ever had! So creamy and flavorful!! Fam 1- *Italian grinder: 4.5 stars Really great bread! Wonderful flavorful ingredients! Fam 2- *Royal grinder: 3 stars Wasn't personally a favorite. Great bread and fresh ingredients though! We all had a wonderful experience! Just a warning, the inside is super tiny! Seats exactly 10.

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Erica W.

After having had Royal Grinders "bookmarked" for MANY years, I finally checked it off my "to try" list! I wish I had tried it so much sooner! Came to visit on a Saturday around noon. First impression, tiny little hole in the wall. And IYKYK... most hole in the walls tend to be the best "hidden" gems! I was happy to see a counter facing the street with a couple barstools so we could enjoy our sandwiches fresh and hot from the oven! Very limited seating inside, but tons of (uncovered) seating outside (IF it's a nice day!) While we were there, there was a steady buzz of customers. Most of which seemed to be 'called in' orders, and taken to go. Now let's get into it! I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki sandwich. (I don't do veggies so my sandwich was chicken, Swiss, provolone and sauce only). My husband ordered the Chicken Pesto sandwich. We sat at the bar seating at the window and waited about 10-15 minutes for our sandwiches. They called our name and it was time to feastttt! A good sandwich hinges on the bread! And this bread was to die for! It's fresh, herby .... and that crunch!!! Exactly what I was looking for! The teriyaki sauce, chicken, the oozy cheese and the crunchy bread made for one amazing sandwich!! My husband said his was just as good as I made mine out to be. (I didnt share a bite of mine bc it was too good to give up one bite!) I didn't try his bc it was full of veggies, which is a hard pass for me! But I do love a pesto sandwich! They also make paninis and those look equally delicious!! I'm going to have to come back and try other options! They have a great menu with a variety of sandos! Royal Grinders has a very friendly staff, fast service & AMAZING 'wiches! Don't sleep on this place! It does not disappoint!!!

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Kendall F.

Hands down the best sandwiches & super friendly staff...... 11/10 would recommend! We can't come to Seattle without stopping by RG!

Grilled Cheese Trio w/ bacon, tomato, and pepperoncinis added
Libby W.

We had our sandwiches delivered, so don't know what it's like in person. Got a grilled cheese with bacon, tomato, and pepperoncinis added, an Italian grinder, and a veggie sandwich. I forgot to take a photo of the veggie one, I guess, but it was really messy and just ok. The Italian grinder was good, but I think the fave was the grilled cheese. I wish they had jalapeño instead of pepperoncinis, though! The hot sandwiches arrived hot and everything was reasonably priced.

Cy D.

Amazing sammy. A great sammy and kettle cooked chips works like antidepressants and im feeling a lot better.

Daniel S.

Had a great lunch. I've never been to this area before. But stopped downtown. Parking was tough. I also got to see the famous Fremont statue in person of Statue of Lenin and was interesting learning about the history. Great location.

Royal Grinder
Alaina N.

We stopped by Royal Grinders twice on our 3 day visit to Seattle! It's that good! I'd recommend calling ahead to place your order, since the sandwiches generally take about 15 minutes and can be upwards of 20 minutes if they're busy. Our favorites are the Royal grinder and the chipotle turkey and bacon panini. I love all the fresh vegetables and just in general you can tell these are quality ingredients. The sandwiches are quite large, I think it's a good value given the quality and size.

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Super friendly staff and really great sandwiches. The Italian is my favorite. Also outside dining is a plus.

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Absolutely loved the teriyaki chicken grinder! Perfect. Will be back again! A must try! :)

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I got the Crown Grinder, amazing sandwich, very tasty with really fresh ingredients. I would totally recommend this place.

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YUM! Italian grinder is amazing and the grinder sauce is delish! Staff is really friendly. GO!

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Best sandwhich I've had and the mint chip Gelato is amazing. Very friendly staff with great suggestions. Must visit

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The vegetarian sandwiches are delicious. And the staff is so sweet--a good group of dudes making good food

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Vital Vegan Bistro - Taco salad

Vital Vegan Bistro

4.9(47 reviews)
0.0 mi•Fremont

Oh my gosh! The food here is next level! I am a long time meat chef and eater who has recently…read moreswitched to a plant based diet. I am now a regular at Vital Vegan Bistro. Abosoloutely worth a drive from the Eastside even in Friday traffic! Last night I had the Oxacan Bowl and my son had the Yaki Soba Bowl. Both outstanding! The berry smoothie was also amazing. Chef/Owner, Michael, has spent years crafting these dishes. There must be something about eating vegan because he looks about 15 years younger than his actual age! His wife, Cindy is a server and long time waiter, Chris, greets us by name whenever we're there. Next step for their menu is to add some more desserts. I highly recommend Vital Vegan Bistro--even if you're a meat eater!

Mixed experience. Amazing food but the service killed the overall experience. We drove from…read moreEastside and went around 1:30 pm on a Saturday. Placed an order. The food took an hour-- clearly understaffed. I was very hangry and frustrated but didn't say anything. The staff knew it and knocked off 50% off. They were kind and empathetic-- and that alone deserves 5 stars. Okay things happen! But just hoping these issues are resolved. The food was absolutely banging. The Cajun fries with the spicy Srirancha is a must order. Perfectly crispy thick cut fry with some magic seasoning on top makes us demolish this quickly. My friend got the Oxacan bowl-- what flavors. The rice, slaw, veggies, beans and the sauces were perfection in every bite. My Bahn Mi bowl was okay-- i found the sauces too vinegary so this one is on me. We got a salted pistachio shake which was delicious.

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Vital Vegan Bistro - And clean too!

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Made in House - Kale tempura

Made in House

4.5(223 reviews)
0.0 mi•Fremont
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My bf and I ate dinner at Made in House during a quick visit to Seattle. We went on a Thursday…read morenight around 7pm and were able to get a table immediately without a wait. You order your food at the counter and tables are first come first serve. Although unlike other restaurants which make you order before grabbing a table, this place uses host-style traditional seatting. The employee directed us to a table, gave us menus, and told us to come back to the counter when we were ready. It's the best of the both worlds. The stress of finding a table after you've placed your order is removed entirely. To start we got the Glazed House Wings - half and half with the sweet spicy gochujang and the sesame soy. Both sauces were great, but personally I preferred the gochujang. The wings were perfectly crispy. For entrees, he got The Daily Plate, and I got the Katsu Curry with Chicken. Both plates were excellent - no complaints! The Katsu was hearty and filling, the Daily Plate was a unique experience of different flavors and textures. For dessert I got the Strawberry Panna Cotta. I love a panna cotta, and this was a good one. If I lived in Seattle I could totally see myself visiting here more often. Definitely recommend!

The food at Made in House is fantastic. The miso soup was a comforting starter, the bibimbap salad…read morewas fresh and crisp, and the stone pot bibimbap came out sizzling with perfectly crisped rice and wonderfully seasoned vegetables. Everything was incredibly flavorful, though the prices do lean a little high for a casual spot. Because it is such a bustling restaurant, the space was a bit chaotic during my visit. The floors were slightly slick, and the restrooms and visible kitchen area could have used a quick mid-shift wipe-down to match the quality of the food. Even so, the stellar, soul-warming dishes make it well worth a visit.

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Made in House - Interior to left of order counter

Interior to left of order counter

Made in House - Mom's Medley Bibimbop

Mom's Medley Bibimbop

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Harvest Beat

Harvest Beat

4.4(297 reviews)
0.9 mi•Wallingford
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Only went here for her birthday. The service is absolutely phenomenal. It's a beautiful small…read morelittle restaurant with a nice ambience and incredibly professional kind staff. The food was good and really thoughtful. Not to mention the entire place is 100% weekend, which is so hard to find and deeply appreciated. Would recommend it for a special occasion.

Finally got to take my wife to her birthday dinner after a busy week and we reserved a table at…read moreHarvest Beat. - 5 course set menu - 2hrs, starts at 7pm - All vegan The opening dish was a deceptively simple salad with a warm cauliflower puree soup and a spice called Urfa Biber (dried, crushed red chili peppers that create a warming heat), but it was exquisite with its delicately blended stinging nettle dressing. From that first dish, we knew that this fresh, foraged menu was going to be something different. The rest of the night was one knockout showcase of seasonal farm to table masterpieces to the next. The entire presentation was delivered by attentive wait staff putting on what felt more like a well-rehearsed play with each act starting with a wickedly creative, hand-crafted drink pairing (non alcoholic for us, but you can get wine, cider, or a cocktail) before each course. The whole vibe isn't pretentious or bourgeois; it's grateful. Everyone there including the chefs know there isn't anything like this in the city, much less the state. It was one of the more pleasant restaurant guest audiences I've ever been around too. It felt like all the nice people in the city decided to meet, so this 5-star review is for our fellow diners too. The only thing missing was a moment for the chefs to take a bow at the end, but instead they sneaked out the door, off to wherever superfoodie heroes go after a night of saving palates. #salute.

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Bounty Kitchen - Queen Anne - Soba Salad

Bounty Kitchen - Queen Anne

4.3(481 reviews)
0.9 mi•Queen Anne
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A peasant friendly budget can eat in the Queen's land here at this gem spot in the heart of…read moreSeattle. Let me start off with how incredible the staff are at this place, it felt like being at your mother's home after a long semester in college, where not only does the food drown your sorrows, but the joy of Meg and Russ makes you walk out feeling refreshed and recovered from whatever life had thrown your way. Russ definitely makes the meanest latte while making muffled grunts, but hey he's a cool guy who will make way for a traveler to feel welcomed. After a long flight in I needed the jolt to make me feel like I was alive like the monster in Frankenstein. If anyone needs any other reason to go, the flapjacks alone are my favorite item. 100/10 would recommend. It was ironic because I don't even like autumn but this redefined my frontal cortex with how explosive the flavor of these are. The last time I was there Meg asked what I wanted and I said "basic breakky with bacon" and she looked at me up and down, almost threatening to kick me out for saying "the B word" and goes "boy the salt alone will kill you, we don't do that here" as she Z snaps me with an Attitude only a mother could provide to check you. . She did have ham, and I went on my merrily Monday through Friday way to cause menacing agendas in the Queen Anne hood. Just as a conclusion, eat here if you want to feel loved and cared for... One of the best places I've been to.

Cool spot with some super healthy options!…read more We were greeted by a super nice server and were lucky to have some great weather to sit outside. We tried the "On the Wagon" and "Southern 'Not Fried' Chicken", both of which were great! If you're a coffee lover, a latte with their homemade syrup is a must get. Definitely will be coming back.

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Back behind the cadhier

Bounty Kitchen - Queen Anne - Clockwise: apple pancakes, breakfast sandwich and scramble

Clockwise: apple pancakes, breakfast sandwich and scramble

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Kamonegi - Ten zaru

Kamonegi

4.2(585 reviews)
0.4 mi•Fremont
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If there's any question in your mind about possibly coming here, bite the bullet and do it. I'm not…read morenecessarily a fan of soba since I haven't been exposed to authentic ways of eating it, so I was a little hesitant coming here but also knew I could count of going for tempura. We (group of 4) walked in on a Friday night without reservations and were able to join the waitlist with a 45 minute wait. It was an easy wait since they have a bar two doors down. We were seated maybe even 15 minutes earlier than their estimated time. We got sat at a counter in the back and had a great time. The tempura here was pretty good and tasted very fresh. I also had the waiter choose between the duck soba or the cream of morel and he absolutely blew my mind and reservations about soba out of the water with his choice. He surprised me with the cream of morel and it was so darn good and was scarfed down as quickly as it had come.

Best handmade noodles in Seattle, but watch out for the saltiness!…read moreVisited the only place in Seattle making their own buckwheat noodles from scratch. It's tucked away in an unexpected location, and the space is quite tiny, which actually gives off authentic, old-school Japanese vibe (노포). The service was great--all the staff members were very friendly. We ordered the Foie Gras Tofu, Sea Bream, Morel Creamy Zaru Soba, and the Cold Soba with Shrimp & Ikura (Tempura & Salmon Roe). * Foie Gras Tofu: Very creamy and delicious on its own, though it didn't feel like the best pairing with soba. * Cold Soba with Shrimp & Ikura: My dish came loaded with fresh ikura, and the shrimp tempura was outstanding. * Morel Creamy Zaru Soba: My husband had this--it was smooth and packed with umami, but there were hardly any actual morel mushrooms in it. Noodles & Overall Impression: The buckwheat noodles themselves were hands down the best I've ever had in the US! However, the biggest drawback was that almost everything was way too salty. Also, despite ordering all those dishes, we both left feeling pretty hungry and ended up grabbing a second meal elsewhere right after. Great noodle quality and cozy atmosphere, but due to the heavy salt level and small portions, I probably won't be returning too often.

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Kamonegi - My annual Ozoni Mochi Seiro

My annual Ozoni Mochi Seiro

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19 GOLD - Malatang Soup Dumplings Combo

19 GOLD

4.5(1.2k reviews)
0.0 mi•Fremont
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After visiting the Olympic National Park for a few days, my friend and I stopped by here for some…read moredinner prior to leaving Seattle and we were specifically looking for Taiwanese food, and we loved the food here! I ordered some of their signature dishes and some dishes I would commonly order in Taiwanese restaurants, and they were all great. Everything tasted as authentically as I could imagine, ranging from the popcorh chicken to the minced pork over rice. My friend ordered the meat lover malatang, which was like a spicy soup with lots of ingredient such as bean sprouts, quail eggs, enoki mushroom, and so on, almost resembling hot pot style. I personally didn't have any complaints in terms of flavor as everything tasted great. My only minor criticism was that for the minced pork over rice, the pork's broth was a bit watery. Highly recommend for anyone looking for Taiwanese food in the Seattle area!

The thing that I liked the most about 19 Gold was their options. I felt like there was something…read morefor everyone, from MalaTang soup dishes, to rice dishes to some fried stuff too I got a simple dry noodle dish with pork and it was prepared well. The inside is pretty spacious, and that allowed for me and my friends to be seated immediately. We were also served pretty quickly, with our waiter being quick but not pushy. Pretty solid experience overall

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19 GOLD - Inside

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19 GOLD - House Special Malatang

House Special Malatang

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Brown Sugar Milk Boba

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