First a quick shoutout to our awesome hostess Gabbie, little bit of a wait out front but nothing too bad as we came in for brunch. There was plenty of room mostly indoor but they do have a good looking outdoor patio that we may try in future. Let's get to the food Donuts 9/10 fried dough what more could you want weeeeeell I'll tell you, they were fluffy and warm and all the goodness but they either need more powdered sugar (rolled not dusted) or better accompanying sauces (not maple and condensed milk) oohhh or sugar cinnamon Chicken and waffles 10/10 loved how well done both these items were done I do wish the chicken was seasoned more but not enough to take away from the entire experience Chilaquiles 10/10 perfect amount of savory punch for the morning. Vibrant and tasty the tortilla's were nice and crisp and in no way soggy before they came to the table Will be back for sure read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful brunch here a few months ago with family. Beautiful space the living walls a gorgeous we sat inside but there is cute seating in the back outside. Was nice that it was walking distance from my sister's place. First off we loved our waitress very attentive and informative when we asked questions about the menu. Two of us got the lamb birria chilaquiles, one got the chicken and waffle, and the last got the avocado toast with side of fruit. Also shared the doughnut holes which are made to order. Portions were generous and avocado toast had more crab on it than we expected. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I have a friend that visits often for dinner. definitely would be back when I'm in the area. read more

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we went for apps and drinks on a tuesday. bartender was great. I got sliders. First one I ate was done medium rare. Perfect. The other two were well done.... I am a big deviled egg fan. They were nearly flavorless. the menu said they were truffle eggs. They had no truffle flavor either. Wings were good. read more

Love this place. Off from the beaten path in Kirkland. Fantastic good and service. large outdoor seating and covered desk. The interior is dark and sensual. Great for dates and gatherings. read more

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We had a fabulous brunch here last Sunday. Really nice, modern and relaxing atmosphere. Love the booths! Neat open bar - with big screens. Awesome patio. Menu was extensive and very interesting. Not just the same old same old. Very friendly and efficient service. Highly recommend!! read more

Sparrow - Brunch Board! - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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We went to Sparrow for the first time during Seattle restaurant week and had a great night there. They have a small parking lot on site but there is a commercial property right next to the restaurant and allows restaurant customers to park there after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends so parking really isn't a problem if you go there for dinner. Our server was Ryan and he was great, energetic, checking in us just the right amount. We ordered from the Seattle restaurant price fixed menu along with spicy guacamole from their regular menu. The food was good. Their price point is also just right so it was good value without sacrificing taste. I didn't pay attention to their regular menu price to say if that is also true. Some improvements they could make in their food such as the sea scallops we had. It was a little overcooked and became a bit chewy. Overall I would say this is a great place to visit and we plan to visit again for brunch in the near future. read more

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One star for the heatlamps outside and one for managers attempt to fix it but we made a reservation on a Friday night for 730, we get seated and 20 mins later a waiter says he will come bring us water, he doesn't. Another 10 mins later the hostess brings water. Waiter walked by multiple times without even checking on us, didnt ask about drinks, appetizers, or mention specials. We even had a reservation, were seated outside, gave 1 star for the heat lamps. Smallish table, crowded and loud outside. Outside must be for overflow patrons they dont have enough staff to serve. Other tables seated after us got drinks and food etc first. Finally our waiter asks if we want to order( we were actually ready to order when he mentioned the possibility of water) Thenn after I drank so much water I had to use the restroom and came back, no bread but my wine showed up. (Ordered w dinner) after 1 hour of not being checked on or given anything but delayed water and a small glass of wine (when the waiter walked by 5+ times not acknowledging us,) we checked out with someone, and tried to try to pay for the wine and decided on taco time for dinner instead. The innocent person we flagged down on the way out grabbed the manager to rectify the situation, and he offered a chance to try them again I felt bad, until I realized they probably didnt even start cooking our food yet. At least getting the appetizer or acknowledgement would've gone a long way. They're clearly busy, understaffed and probably overbook their tables to make up for cancelations or no shows, but sometimes everyone shows up! I get that it was a Friday night at 730 but we didnt even get acknowledgement (except for the false promise of water and to take our order..this was with a reservation and everything) nothing in an hour. Very disappointed. I'm sure the food can't be worth it. Went to taco time 5 mins away and had dinner within 10 mins but now its 845pm and we wasted the night to be ignored. No photos, cuz we didnt get to even see the $8 bread appetizer....reluctant to even give them a second chance despite the raincheck the manager offered read more

Sparrow is hands-down one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a cozy, modern vibe that makes you want to stay all day. The menu is a perfect blend of classic American comfort food with creative twists that keep things exciting. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and incredibly tender. If you're looking for a good app to try, the truffle deviled eggs were spectacular! I've also been for brunch and had the crab avocado toast which was amazing and had a huge pile of crab on top. The service was genuinely friendly without being overbearing. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do, and it really shows. If you're looking for a place to relax, indulge, and enjoy really thoughtful food, Sparrow should be at the top of your list. read more

Had a business dinner here. They take reservations which was really useful. I have pics from the full group of what they had. Shared the chips and guacamole and hummus with the group. I had a pasta entree that was on the small side - glad I had some of those appetizers. No dessert for me. Everyone reported they enjoyed their food. The only cons were the ladies restroom is really cramped where the stall door is 2 inches from your face and my colleagues were told they were the first to arrive when I had already checked in and was standing right behind them in the dining area. Would come back and try other dishes. Server was attentive and patient with those who were indecisive. Small parking lot. Construction happening next door, but there is street parking available. read more

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Our first time here and I am so happy that that I chose to come to Sparrow The avocado toast with crab is delicious + the cascioppo link sausage really hits the spot. Oh did I mention the poached egg was perfectly cooked Chicken and Waffle is definitely delicious especially love it when the waffle comes out nice and crispy on the outside and not soggy. We both had coffee. In my opinion the coffee was a little too fruity for me and the waitress was very accommodating she switched out my coffee to tea. Thank you Love ambience the moss walls were really nice very welcoming Love this place looking forward to comeback and try the dinner menu Best brunch experience read more

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These guys open in the summer of '23 but I was so busy, I did not have a chance to check them out even though they're only a few blocks from my house. My wife had a girls night if you weeks ago so I finally decided to stop in and I'm sure glad I did. The decor is upscale, but not stuffy. Sparrow works as both a nice neighborhood hangout as well as a date spot. They have a nice lounge and a large dining area. The menu is really diverse, meats, pastas, salads, and seafoods and large selection of appetizers. I was really surprised by the variety given this is a neighborhood restaurant. Since it was just myself I went with the lamb quesabirria (QB) and a side of roasted vegetables. I cannot believe how delicious the QB was. Wonderfully seasoned and super tender Anderson valley lamb leg, that the bartender said they braise for many hours. This was shredded put inside a homemade corn tortilla green and white onions, Mexican cheese, then then melted together. It's served the traditional way like down in Tijuana with a bowl of the broth that you can spoon over the QB or dip it in. The broth was wonderfully delicious I ended up putting it on top of my QB's to stop up all the deliciousness. I would certainly come back and order this again. The roasted veggies were good as well nothing spectacular about them just basically done tossed in olive oil and seasoning then oven roasted made a good side dish to the QB. I love my beer as well Ruben's roasted Porter which had really nice coffee and chocolate undertones. The bartender was very nice too. I had first ordered the Stout, since that's what I usually like but it was extremely bitter; way too bitter for a stout. Sso he changed it out for me and no charge. Great place I highly recommend and I cannot wait to come back with my wife to have a date night here, in the dining room. read more

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Dinner was delicious and service was good. Looking forward to coming back soon. Drinks were good too!

Anna provided exceptional service for us. Wagu beef was excellent in our steak, steak sandwich, and sliders. Sweet potato fries were the best I ever had. Anna was a gracious hostess that responded promptly to enhance our dining experience. We requested a table change because a very noisy party was disrupting our ability to carry on a conversation. Anna facilitated that move promptly, placing us in a quiet space. Carries herself with grace and professionalism. read more

A group of 6 went on a Thursday night and it was pretty empty, except for the outdoor seating which is where we sat. We made reservations about 2 weeks in advance and it was wide open. We had: 1) spicy guacamole - 3/5. Not that spicy and not that special. 2) truffle fries - 3/5. Good portion, but not crispy enough. 3) mussels with sausage - 4/5. Good flavor, but the mussels were small. Would've liked plumpier mussels and less sausage. 4) shishito peppers - 3/5. Couldn't quite figure out how they cooked them. Maybe they were baked in the oven? I prefer them blasted over fire. 5) chopped salad - 3/5. Not memorable. 6) steak - 4/5. Really tender, but salty. 7) rigatoni - 5/5. Best of the bunch. Yummy flavor. 8) scallop & pork belly - 4/5. Pork was a little dry, but scallops were tender and grits (?) were good. 9) donut holes - 4/5. Yummy. 10) crème brûlée - 4/5. Nice crispy sugar top. We all shared this along with a bottle of Prosecco. With tip, came out to $77pp. The entrees are on the pricy side, but service was good as was the ambiance so I'll give it a 4. Food alone would've been 3. read more

I'll start with the good: very nicely decorated and warm and welcoming. The staff were also very friendly and attentive. The coffees were delicious. Now the not so good: We were there for brunch and it wasn't very busy. We waited for over 40 minutes for our food and when it finally came out one order was wrong. The server immediately noticed and brought the right meal but it seemed like our food had been sitting ready for a while. It was pretty overcooked. My eggs Benedict was over poached and the potatoes were definitely very dry and overcooked. The portions were ok for the price but the flavor wasn't there. I really like the place so it's worth considering going back. Maybe it was just a bad day. read more

I love the food and ambiance ! We were seated in the dining area and the seats were comfortable. The service was great as well I just can't remember our server's name. The creme brûlée was delicious and freshly made ; still warm! If you order the sliders and are an onion lover like me I suggest you order them with both raw onions and pickled onions! yumm read more

Sparrow - Sliders and Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Sparrow Burger: ordered medium, it was well done. Egg was well done. Typically, a "hangover burger" should have the egg over easy so it's dripping down the sides when you cut into it. Overall, very little flavor to the well done burger - even with the aioli added very little flavor. Fries were excellent. Biscuits and gravy: good flavor. Ambiance: 5stars. Love what they've done to the place but they need to work on quality of preparation. read more

Sparrow - Sparrow Burger (with overly done burger and egg) - chorizo aioli and onions on the side - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Nice decor and atmosphere but to be honest I wasn't a huge fan of the food. I may be uncultured but new American is always a little hard for me to grasp. It felt like a random assortment of dishes with none of them being as good as what I might find at their respective cuisines. Service was a little slow/not what I expected for the price point, but it might just be an expensive neighborhood read more

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I searched long and hard for a place to celebrate my birthday. Upon recommendation from some friends, I went with Sparrow. I made reservations for 5 online via OpenTable. That process went smoothly. I included a note that it was celebrating a birthday but nothing special was done during our meal to celebrate that.... As for the food, we started with the Sliders and the Garlic Fries. Delicious!! The fries were crispy and the sauce was delicious. The sliders were okay, tender but not very flavorful. For entrees, I got the Rib Eye steak with mashed potatoes (an extra charge), Steak was cooked nicely and the potatoes were creamy and moist. However, an $6 charge for potatoes on a $58 dollar entree seems ridiculous. Everyone enjoyed their entrees as well. My party got the mac and cheese with crab, penne pasta, and sausage rigatoni. The portion size for the rigatoni was hmm shall we say petite...? Our server, Emma (I believe) was polite but quite awkward. Not sure if she is new, but she seemed uncomfortable.... stepping on our feet, and almost running into her coworkers carrying food. Our night ended on somewhat of a sour note.... our bill comes and we are going to be paying cash. Emma rushes over to inform us that as of January 1st, Sparrow no longer accepts cash. Personally, I think one of the most fallacious things an American establishment can do is turn away cash. While it made a skosh of sense mid-pandemic, there is no excuse for it now. read more

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Food was impressive. Service was decent. Ambiance is great. Area of improvement: rather than bringing out all items at the same time, space them out just a tiny bit. We ordered a bunch: Charcuterie board Lamb birria Burrata Focaccia bread Shishito peppers Garlic steak fries Steak sandwich Kids chicken tenders Creme brûlée Marionberry sorbet Flourless chocolate cake I would return but will ask specifically that they pace rather than bringing all at once and crowding the table. read more

We had the Raspberry Fields Forever and a Pretty money to start with avocado burrata. The drinks were good, although a little sweet (I just like a more tart cocktail) and the burrata delicious! We had the rigatoni and the pork chop as entrees with a Passarella and a Brand and Brine. Both delicious with food, the Passerella being still a LITTLE sweet but again, personal preference. The food was very good, quite well seasoned. Pasta delicious and pork chop very well cooked and the mustard apple sauce delicious. Would get again! read more

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The best dinner spot! Amazing food and staff. I'll definitely be coming back - always a good time.

Decided to try after a coworker suggested but was not impressed at all...food was mediocre at best, for the price they were charging was expecting better quality ..had the steak sandwich..barely had any meat which was dry and the ajus was extremely salty..fries were overcooked and inedible..when I asked for fresher fries our server appeared annoyed at the request and took forever to return with fries just as bad. I would definitely not recommend based on the poor quality food at very high prices..not to mention the server was very uninspiring.. better restaraunts for the value can be found nearby. read more

This updated review is a bit belated. My good friend Sammar and I went to Sparrow for dinner last August, so about 5 - 6 months ago now. I continue to be highly impressed by the outstanding service that I have personally received here. Our waiter was the sweetest man. Sammar had some minor stomach issues (she was having those stomach issues earlier in the day as well, so her stomach issues were unrelated to the food at Sparrow) and she was in the restaurant's bathroom for a bit of time. I texted her to see if she was okay, and she texted back that she would be fine but she just needed a few moments. Our waiter (I wish I remembered his name, he looked maybe Italian or Spanish and he had a bit of an accent) asked me how my friend was doing, and if she was okay. He seemed genuinely concerned about her. When I explained the situation to him, and let him know that her stomach issues were not related to Sparrow's food at all, he actually asked if he could bring Sammar a complimentary yogurt which might soothe her stomach. When she came back to the table, I asked her if that was something that she would like, and she was so surprised that our waiter had been so thoughtful. So was I! She enjoyed her yogurt, and she said that it did help a bit with her minor stomach issues. Our waiter was incredibly attentive without being intrusive, thoughtful, welcoming, and on top of things. I felt so appreciative for how well he took care of both of us. I rarely write this, but if I could give more than 5 stars for the service, I most definitely would! 11 stars! Haha. I am gluten-free due to a medical condition, and Sammar does not eat pork. The waiter was attentive to this, and it was marked on our bill when it came. We appreciated that. Sammar and I shared the Ceviche for our appetizer (pictured). It was wonderful. Sammar had a Salmon dish for her main. I don't have a picture of it, and it's not on Sparrow's most current menu - I checked their recent menu to try to find it, in order to remind myself what it was called, but it is not on there, and I cannot recall the name of it without a reminder. Despite her stomach issues, she really enjoyed both our shared appetizer and her main. I had the Scallops and Pork Belly for my main (pictured). It is my personal favorite thing on Sparrow's menu thus far. I love the combination of seafood with a small amount of pork, and the polenta in that dish is superb. Sammar doesn't mind if I eat pork when we eat out; I wouldn't eat it in front of her if it bothered her. I do have a few vegan friends, one of whom cannot stand to watch other people eat meat in front of her, and I do respect that. This is the second time I've had this main at Sparrow, and it was equally delicious both times. This was my first time eating indoors at Sparrow - the first time I ate here, I ate on the outdoor patio, which is beautiful. The second time I ate here, I got take-out. And this third time, I ate indoors. The booths were comfortable, and the indoor ambience is lovely, with slightly dimmed lighting and high booth backs which made it easy to be present with my dining companion without getting distracted by the other diners sitting near us. I personally prefer dining outdoors here. I found the ambience on the outdoor patio to be so relaxing and uplifting. However, dining indoors was very nice though. Overall I am very happy with my experiences at Sparrow, and I would not hesitate to return. read more

This was a fantastic spot to celebrate a belated birthday on the long weekend. It has a beautiful outdoor area with heaters. Our waiter (who we suspect was one of the owners) was patient and very attentive. The food was wonderful with great quality ingredients--we had rigatoni, birria, clam chowder, macaroni and cheese (which our son declared better than one of his favorites Southern spots in Portland), and a spicy fried chicken sandwich. The burrata with avocado was good as well but my favorite was the bread pudding which was scrumptious! read more

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The atmosphere is everything at Sparrow! We have needed a solid outdoor spot in this area for ages and Sparrow delivers! The building is unassuming when you pull up, but they have transformed this one-time dive bar into an upscale oasis! I came in here for happy hour which got me $2 off my beer and $3 off their shareable plates. We tried the lamb birria (nothing special) and the buffalo wings (surprisingly tasty). I could definitely see this place becoming my go to brunch spot! read more

Sparrow - Textbook example of buffalo wings. These hit the spot! - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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(3.5/5) Went in for some Saturday brunch. This is a new place - I kind of liked the vibe - it was dark, and there was music played in the background. The food was hit or miss. We did not like the crab avocado toast. There was plenty of crab meat, but no seasoning at all. My husband got spicy chicken burger which was pretty good, the portion was huge and had a nice punch to it. I got some Sparrow chilaques. It was quite delicious. We managed to finish our plates. We were so full after this that we ended up skipping dinner as well. The bread pudding was not good. The bread itself was way too hard. Did not have any nuts or anything to add to the texture. The service was good, although a little slow. Considering we were not in a rush either, gave us some time to relax. read more

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Love Sparrow for the following reasons: Wonderful ambiance Great service Deliciously made food Exquisitely crafted drinks Location location location Do yourself a favor and go try it. Bonus points: they have a wonderful outdoor covered space for those rainy days you still want to dine outdoors. read more

Sparrow - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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4.5 stars. My partner and I were coming from Seattle, meeting a friend of mine who lives in Redmond. She made reservations at Sparrow because of the plentiful amount of options for my pescaration partner. Service was fantastic. There's a small row of parking spaces out front, or else find a street spot around the corner. Love the classy date night vibes of Sparrow. My partner was obsessed with the living plant walls. My friend and I consumed a few dirty martinis throughout the evening. My first one was made just the way I like it with gin. The second one clearly had vodka (blech) but I didn't care enough to send it back. We ordered a TON of dishes for the three of us, all while enjoying the fantastic customer service. Here's our appetizer kill count: * Shishito Peppers * Hummus * Xtra Creamy Mac & Cheese w/ Crab * Burrata Avocado * Banana Bread Pudding I wasn't too keen on any of them and personally liked my Classic New York Steak entrée the best. My friend devoured her Scallops & Pork Belly when she's previously ordered something with salmon at Sparrow. Overall I had a great time. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back but would recommend it to others as a fun date night spot. Apparently popular with the high school homecoming groups that were there too. Cute! read more

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Came on a Tuesday night for dinner at 7PM and there was no wait and lots of tables available. We were a table of 5 and sat in the back covered patio area. I got the A Path In The Wild mocktail for $12, love the bitter notes but was also refreshing with the lemonade. It was also a pretty orange colour. For appetizers we got Mussels and sausage - the mussels were delicious and plump. It tasted really fresh and was probably my fav dish Burrata and avocado - solid, can't go wrong and big serving Tuna tartar - big chunks of tuna, seasoned well and served with taro chips For mains I got the pork chop. It was a big hearty serving. The mashed potatoes were buttery was delicious. The pork chop itself was good, does the job, ever so slightly on the dry side but not bad. The appley miso sauce it came with was really good and added so much flavour. For appetizers we got Banana bread pudding - warm, dense and light at the same time and served with vanilla ice cream. love the warm and cold Donut holes - super light and airy, great for sharing and nibbling Creme brulee - solid, really creamy and was a fan favourite at the table Overall the food was solid but frankly forgettable, it was good but I'm not running to come back with the other choices in the area but they do allow dogs in the back patio area! read more

We went to Happy Hour today and had a really wonderful experience! We ate on the gorgeous flower filled patio. Servers were charming, funny and so accommodating. We loved our food choices - Wagu sliders and a lamb taco both delicious and memorable. Absolutely excellent experience! read more

We have had weekend brunch here a couple times now, and love the place. It's a great addition to the places in Kirkland. Our latest visit we had Eggs Benedict, Veggie Omelet, and a side of Bacon. I loved the Eggs Benedict, I got it with Canadian Bacon, the potatoes that come with it were good. Veggie Omelet is good. The service was good, but someone missed and we got an extra glass of orange juice. We plan to come back to try their lunch and dinner options. read more

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I came here twice recently - once for breakfast and once for dinner - and really enjoyed myself! The first time I came was for brunch. Unable to find parking and unaware that the next door lot was a viable choice I was about to give up and drive home. I left a voicemail explaining the parking situation and received a text message letting me know that the next door lot was available to park in. What they didn't know was the next door lot was doing hot tar work so the main entrance was a no-go. We found alternative parking and made it work. Our waitress, Tina, was amazing. She was personable, made great suggestions, and was very prompt without ever making us feel rushed. When Tina was too busy other staff members would periodically stop by to ensure we were taken care of. I ordered the crab avocado toast and it was amazing! The poached egg with the crab was so tasty! My party of three divided a bread pudding and it was everything I wanted in a bread pudding. It was warm, just sweet enough, soft but not too soft, and delicious! The second time I went I sat in their enclosed patio. It was warmer there then it was inside. Overall restaurant ambiance was stellar in both locations but will fully admit couldn't get the unprompted story of discovered dead wildlife on the patio out of my head that the host told me while I waited for my friend. The host was a very nice young man, very enthusiastic, energetic, and a titch too open book. Our server was great and there was many, many other waitstaff that checked on us. It was almost too much and felt like a direction was given ("check on the patio table") and then no coordination. At one point three different people came out to ask if we needed anything like they were going through a revolving door. The door was barely shut before the next came over. I ordered the sliders and fries. This was another point the oversharing host made me pause as he informed of all the delicious food that had been previously on the dinner menu that was no longer an option. Told me how much I missed out and it sounded like I did! The sliders were very good - juicy meat, perfect meat to bun ratio, and cooked perfectly! The fries weren't a hit. Wasn't very garlicky, the cheese minimum, and flavor bland. The drinks were amazing. The False Autumn is a nice sipping drink, very smooth, more tart than sweet. The Juanita Rita was incredible! I can see why it is so popular; tasty, balanced, smooth, a little zing, not sweet. I really enjoyed my time here. read more

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I came here with my husband last week for Seattle Restaurant Week for a table for 2. We did make reservations and noticed that when we left, the restaurant was packed. Parking lot is also small (for the restaurant size) so you'll probably have to parallel on the street. We sat indoors but the patio in the back looks cute. We each got the $65 pp 3-course meal. I thought the appetizers were the best part of the meal. The burrata and avocado was fresh and steak tartare was good. A bit heavy on the mustard. The main entrees were probably the weakest part of the meal. I thought my polenta on the scallops and pork belly was dry and there was no sauce for the plate. My husband's pork was dry as well and overcooked. The mashed potatoes were good though. Dessert was also decent. The donuts were the star! We also got two cocktails at the beginning and I thought they were both too sweet... Might just stick to beer and wine next time. The dishes were all a healthy portion size. We certainly weren't hungry afterwards. Service was decent and prompt. It felt like a well-oiled machine ready for SRW visitors and we were in and out in 90 mins exactly. I think the regular menu is probably quite expensive normally so I won't come back for dinner... But might try brunch next! read more

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We went to Sparrow for a birthday celebration during Seattle Restaurant Week. We were blown away by the food, service and ambiance of Sparrow. The decor was chic and there were so many photo opps for our large group of ladies. The server added a candle to our dessert as an added sweet bonus! While it's on the pricier side, the quality of food justified it as did the presentation! The only other note is that parking was tricky. There are very few spots near the restaurant. Many of us had to park in the street a few blocks away. read more

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Spontaneous date night led us here... our neighborhood restaurant. Had the scallops and pork belly, the grilled swordfish and the eggplant parmigiana. All delicious and beautifully presented. Split the banana bread pudding to round out the meal. Our server, Jaden, was pleasant and attentive. read more

Sparrow - What's NOT in this photo? The yummy Raspberry Fields Forever and a dark Manhattan. Really delicious drinks to start off our dinner! - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Stopped in for a late morning brunch on a Saturday, enjoyed a breakfast burrito, and split an order of biscuits and gravy with my partner. The burrito was tasty and goodly sized, served with a nice light sauce, but the hashbrowns were just average. The biscuits served with the gravy, however, were delightful - light, fluffy, and very unlike the usual heavy versions often served with this entrée. The only issue was with our server, a 40-something bearded gentleman who seemed to have something of a chip on his shoulder this day, apparently blaming us for daring to take up his time ordering. However, his colleagues made up for this by being friendly, welcoming, and efficient. Overall, a good experience, but, for the price, outside of the biscuits, there was nothing particularly special that will get me back there very soon. read more

Excellent dining experience from start to finish!!! Sparrow has a nice atmosphere, yielded exceptional customer service, menu options, and most importantly quality/taste of food. The Sparrow team and management were extremely intentional about ensuring we were well taken care of and enjoying our dinner. The menu was filled with seasonal options for all dietary preferences. Our selections were extremely fresh, aesthetically pleasing, and taste wonderful! I greatly appreciate the early dinner reservation time slots, having 2 toddlers who have early bedtimes enjoying dinner on a Friday as a family can be a struggle. We will definitely return and highly recommend!!! read more

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We ate outside and had an overall great experience and I would return! The ambiance is nice with the lights and music. Chairs are comfortable and I noticed a family borrow some blankets but I didn't see where they were available for everyone. The service was friendly and very fast at 6pm. The truffle fries and burrata were great. We enjoyed the flavor of the chicken tacos although I thought the chicken was a little dry. The sorbet made in house was enjoyed at our table too. Room for improvement to 5 star status--I appreciate a carafe of water at the table for refilling but a 5 star place will also refill your glass as they see it needing refilled. Otherwise, the servers were quick and quick to remove dirty dishes, which I appreciate! Indoor seating is really cozy and nice looking, especially the booths. Bathrooms are nicely done too. read more

Sparrow - Sangria and another drink - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

**Since this post, the Sparrow team reached out directly with a gracious "thank you" and a gracious invite back. This confirms the service getting a 5 star rating. I'll definitely go back, hopefully with the family so we can try more offerings. (The carbonara is on my list to try.) Will update this review afterwards. Nicely remodeled gathering place, perfect for a date, family night or girls night out. Pros: variety of American fare options catering to most likings, something for everyone with a few surprises! -Full bar -Beautiful cozy outdoor patio Family dining options -Excellent service and staff- 5 stars (thanks for taking care of us, Jasmine!) -Centrally located in Juanita - hubs loved the sliders (3) and aioli! - mussels and sausage - light with a tasty broth and perfect for dipping bread. Would love to have more bread please! Cons -Parking is tight -Offerings are good but didn't blow me away -Food was a solid 3 -Burrata and avocado- tasty and fresh, nothing you can't make at home. -Spicy ahi tartare- not spicy and tasted bland. I love all things ahi so I was really looking forward to this dish. Unfortunately, while the ahi was fresh, the flavors were bland and paired with fresh avocado seemed to make it even more bland. This has potential. With more flavor, this dish could be a game changer . Overall, it was fun to try a new place on our anniversary. There are other local places who make celebrating an anniversary special and I didn't realize how much I'd miss the special touches. Was strange to indicate on our reservation that it was our anniversary, but nothing was acknowledged during our visit. I was lucky enough to get to talk to Gem, the manager about our experience. It was a great conversation and I enjoyed learning about their philosophy and standards of serving fresh, never frozen food. I gave him the above reviews of the food and he was incredibly gracious and open to feedback. He seemed to care about my opinion and was very personable. I really liked this. The service was 5 stars. There truly is something for everyone here! read more

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