I'm obsessed with their Fall Flavor salads…read more Every new launch brings excitement and I have to try it. It never gets boring. The outdoor seating makes eating your salad so much more enjoyable And the staff is friendly and efficient.

5‑star food, service is sometimes on the slower side…read more Goat peach salad blew me away! Crisp peaches plus nuts give it great depth of texture. Both tomato soup and lemon chicken soup were excellent. There isn't a peach sandwich listed on the menu, but the staff kindly substituted tomato with peach for me. That custom sandwich turned out incredible.

Great spot for brunch with a relaxed vibe. The food was tasty, and the service was friendly and…read moreattentive.

Great drinks, really good food, attentive service! Will…read moreabsolutely be coming back whenever we are in town. Thank you for taking pride in your work!

Oh my goodness, if you get anything at DERU, GET THE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE PLEASE…read more It's been a few weeks since I've gotten it and I still think about that cake. (I haven't justified buying a whole cake for myself, but I truly want to--and am tempted to do so) The food is great and I'd love to go back. I went on a Monday, so it wasn't as busy as it would be on the weekend. The servers are kind, and you typically order from a QR code unless you're having a hard time (and they'll help you!). Quiet space. Some parking available on site but it can get busy on the weekends from what I've heard.

Cute little place with good food and informal setting. Their dishes are pretty nicely thought out…read morebut oftentimes a number of them will be "out of stock" even leading into dinner time, but this is understandable if that's because they're aiming for freshness. What is not so great is that they've replaced human interaction and paper menus with a QR code based menu (annoying but becoming more common) and the only way to order is also through your phone (this is the part that is not common and really sucks). Been to DERU twice. First time my phone wouldn't let the order submit after polling everyone to put what they wanted into the "cart". Eventually some poor fellow who worked there had to use his little iPad and we all had to repeat ourselves to recreate the order after we'd already done the exercise on my phone. Second visit same thing- this time we had to recreate the order a few times on different peoples phones in our party until one of them could finally submit the purchase, and then they immediately started getting emails they weren't expecting as an outcome, their cell phone number was on our order ticket- so beware when you think you're just providing your credit card info- you're actually giving much more than that. We gathered for dinner to spend quality time together in real life and to get away from our phones but because of DERU's ordering system we instead spent the first 20 minutes of our dinner all on our phones. Then during the meal people would finish their glass of wine and want another- phone comes back out! This happened throughout the meal because, shockingly, people don't finish their glasses of wine at the same time, so all in all someone was pretty much on their phone close to the entire meal. Quite antithetical to the goal of human interaction and enjoying a nice dinner together. If they got rid of this ridiculous phone based menu and ordering system I would double my rating AND my tip. But at this point I may not come back for awhile.

OButekim was AMAZING. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, this was one of those meals…read morewhere we were already talking about coming back before we even left. We started with the fried yucca and Churrasco Misto, then had the Brazilian churrasco and moqueca. The meat was unbelievably tender -- genuinely melt-in-your-mouth -- and everything was packed with flavor. But the surprise of the night was the moqueca. I almost didn't order seafood at a Brazilian steakhouse because... why would I order seafood when there's all that MEAT?! Thankfully, I did. OMG. The moqueca was soooo flavorful -- rich, fragrant, beautifully seasoned, and easily the standout dish of the night. I would come back for that alone. Seriously, do not sleep on the moqueca! Our server, Simony (I hope I'm spelling her name correctly!), was wonderful. She was so warm, welcoming, and helpful, and made us feel genuinely taken care of throughout the entire meal. And then there's the restaurant itself. The artwork and especially that ceiling are incredible. It's this huge, colorful explosion of Brazilian imagery, patterns, and culture stretching overhead. Between the artwork, the beautiful lighting, and all the little details everywhere you look, the whole place has so much personality. It doesn't just feel like you're going out for dinner -- it feels like an experience. Fantastic food, wonderful service, and an unforgettable atmosphere. We absolutely loved it and will be back. And one more time for the people in the back: GET. THE. MOQUECA.

We loved the Shoreline location Botteco Brazil. Decided to give this sister location a try…read more. pretty disappointing. Interior decor is gorgeous with vibrant colors and fancy gold chair and beautiful tables/booths. Food is so mid, kind of overpriced for what you get. The service was so slow with one guy doing it all.. serving and prepping food in the back. Took so long to flag him down for the bill. The steak was seasoned well and we loved the meat in the beans. Portion size is decent.. but most of our steak had fatty pieces that couldn't be eaten. What a waste. Overall, I wouldn't come back for dinner. They do a lunch buffet.. maybe I need to check that out.

Just grabbed takeout from this incredible pizza spot. The hot honey and pepperoni was a flavor…read morebomb. The burrata pizza also delicious. Will definitely be back!

Spark Pizza is such a gem. It's one of the best pizza spots in the area, and is a total win for…read morethe Eastside, which everyone on the Eastside knows already, so get here early! No, really, it sells out. My friend and I visited for happy hour, when they have stellar deals with three pizzas for less than 20 bucks and drinks for less than 10 bucks as the menu is normally on the steeper side, especially for the pizza. I ordered the Feelin' Peppi pizza, which is basically a pepperoni pizza and my friend had the Happy Gal pizza, which was a mushroom base with garlic and different cheeses. We each drank a glass of sangria, which was strong, which is how I like my booze! The pizzas take a bit to make since everything is freshly made - and is worth the wait. The crust is crispy but soft enough to sink your teeth into and the pizza has tons of flavor. It's easy to finish a pizza on your own because of how flavorful it is. Although the happy hour is a deal you cannot beat, all the other pizzas on their standard menu are worth checking out at full price, especially their weekend specials, like the NY style pizza and Detroit style. Both of these specific kinds of pizza sell out as people usually wait before the place opens, I kid you not. It's that popular here. Despite how popular it is, there is a parking lot besides the restaurant if street parking nearby cannot be found. It's also not too far of a walk from Redmond Town Center as it's near the transit center and is in the downtown core. Plus, dogs are welcomed on the patio, which is a win. Staff could not be friendlier. For pizza on the Eastside, Spark Pizza is the best.

Hawaiian/Asian fusion fast casual place in Kirkland. Parking is easy as it is located in a plaza. I…read moreordered ahead and scheduled the order so I don't need to wait for my food, and it was ready at exactly the scheduled pickup time, no earlier no later. I got the combo - Hawaiian chicken + karaage requesting extra salad instead of rice, as well as a half order of loco moco. It's nice that there is half order as a lot of Hawaiian restaurants tend to be full orders so it is incredibly hard to try a variety of options if you're solo or in a small group. The Hawaiian chicken and karaage both are juicy and delicious. It's great that the combo is the same price as the standard individual options so I got to try more variety without paying extra. I looked at the reviews and opted to remove the rice and get extra salad which was a good move - their chop chop salad is very delicious with a nice balance of dressing, cheese, and ham. I still had some rice from the loco moco, which was sufficient for me. The loco moco is good - I wished the patty was a bit less tough but the gravy and egg make up for it. Overall, great value and great food. I'd be a regular if I didn't live so far from Kirkland (1 hr drive for food can be challenging in busy schedules)

Wow!! This spot is absolutely amazing! I finally got a chance to try it out after a day in…read moreKirkland. The staff was super helpful and gave me their recommendations. I went off their recommendation and got the combo plate with chicken karage and steak skewers, then subbed the rice for French fries. The order also came with a chop salad. I am still dreaming of the chop salad, it was so flavorful and was perfect on a hot sunny day! The meats were flavorful and French fries were fresh out of the fryer! Will definitely be back!!!

I see these everywhere and finally got to try it out this past week…read more The Kirkland location is super clean with lots of parking nearby! I tried the not so fried chicken sandwich and enjoyed! It was pretty messy but a very solid sandwich, and enough that I split it between lunch and dinner. I also tried the side pasta salad which was very flavorful and I really enjoyed it. The homemade lemonade was 5/5 for me! Very obviously real lemon juice

The one and only time I had Mendocino Farms was a couple years ago at one of the Seattle locations,…read moreand I really enjoyed their Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada. This time, though, I was in the mood for something a little heartier. 1/2 SANDWICH COMBOS - 12.10 + 1/2 The Farm Club +1.05 for cup tomato basil soup The Farm Club was a good sandwich with a nice balance of turkey, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, pickled onions, mixed greens, and herb aioli. I also appreciated the seeded honey whole wheat bread, which added a bit more texture. That said, it still felt like something I could easily recreate at home, so it wasn't particularly memorable. The tomato basil soup was the highlight of the meal. It was creamy, slightly sweet, and paired well with the sandwich. Overall, the 1/2 sandwich combo was bit pricy for what I got. This location gets pretty busy. especially on Sunday afternoons. A group of us stopped by for lunch and had to wait a bit before we could push a few tables to fit everyone.

SWEETGREENS @ KIRKLAND…read more This was my first time visiting Sweetgreen in Kirkland, located in Totem Lake. Totem Lake is a great area to explore, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and even a movie theater all within walking distance. It's a nice spot if you're looking to spend some time around the Kirkland area. I've heard a lot about Sweetgreen, so I was excited to finally give it a try. The concept reminded me a lot of Chipotle since you can choose your base, protein, toppings, and sauces to create your own bowl. They also offer a variety of signature bowls if you don't want to build your own. Options included bowls with pesto, steak, and other combinations already put together for you. Unfortunately, my first impression wasn't the best. The staff didn't seem very friendly, and everything felt rushed. Since my dad and I were both first time customers, we weren't exactly sure what to order. It felt like we were being hurried through the line rather than being helped. For my bowl, I chose quinoa, romaine lettuce, and chicken. They had temporarily run out of chicken, but thankfully a fresh batch came out after only a few minutes, which I appreciated. I also noticed that the tables inside were pretty dirty, so we decided to sit outside instead. The outdoor seating was much more enjoyable anyway. As for the food, I thought it was good overall. I liked that everything tasted fresh and seemed to be made with wholesome ingredients. The vegetables were crisp, and the bowl felt healthy and filling. My biggest complaint was the chicken. It wasn't seasoned very much and tasted pretty plain, so I found myself relying on the sauce to add flavor to the meal. Overall, the food was decent, but the customer service and cleanliness left a lot to be desired. I don't think I would return to this particular location, but I'd be willing to give another Sweetgreen a try in the future, especially to test out some of their wraps or other menu options.

What a disappointment! I was so disappointed in my whole experience at this trendy "healthy"…read moreeatery. The staff was not friendly at all. The selection was pretty good but the portions were small and not very tasty. The food and service was mediocre, at best, and three salads were almost $90. I cannot with good consciousness recommend this place to anyone. Way over priced and over hyped.

Best tipsy cow location in my opinion. Food and drinks are always delicious! Service is great…read more Perfect spot with other shops you can walk to nearby.

Solid place when you are craving a burger. The food was excellent, service was meh…read more We got the smash burger as I prefer well done. I love pickles and they were able to accommodate adding one in the side. They have so many dips to choose from for fries and rings - ranch was homemade and the fry sauce was top notch. The burgers are big enough to split if you are trying to eat lighter. We never got refills on our drinks and I had to go to the bar to get my own straw. Minor misses, but they def missed on a chance to wow us with service.

It's been a while since I been to due cucina and the are still pretty consistent. This is my first…read moretime at this location but the food is still good. They have a busy lunch rush so if you don't want the crowd, come during off hours. It can be pretty hectic and loud. I came for the promotion of 50% off focaccia sandwich but also got a pasta and a couple of sides Focaccia sandwich with crispy chicken -- usually ~$14. It was a good sandwich, the flavor was good. I think the bread itself could be softer though. Also I think I should have gotten a different sandwich since the crispy chicken enhance the toughness of the sandwich, it needs soft things to balance it out. Bacon truffle pasta -- flavor was spot on, the pasta maybe a little too al dente for me but it wasn't too bad. Crispy risotto croquet -- my kids love this, cheesy and crispy. Canoli - I never had a canoli before so I thought this was good. Crispy layer and soft filling. Overall a good place for Italian food, price is affordable as well.

Came for lunch and got the Cacio e pepe - one of my favorite dishes! The pasta was flavorful and…read morefull of bold cheesy goodness. The chicken lemon meatballs were tasty, but a bit on the colder side. The service was speedy and accommodating. The ambiance seats well for singles or slightly bigger groups. Only recommendation I have is for here to be larger water cups - it was a bit tedious to keep having to get up each time I was thirsty. Overall, a decent option!