Solid food, friendly service, laid back and roomy dining area. I've been several times and have never been disappointed. Tonight, I got the Southwest Salad with blackened chicken, and I thought it was delicious (especially as it came with cheesy focaccia bread). Another person ordered the garden salad with dressing on the side, and it came exactly as he ordered it. A third person ordered the smoked chicken linguine, which smelled delicious, looked good, but when I asked how it was, she said the chicken was a little "rubbery" (yet it didn't stop her from taking home the leftovers). I've been to happy hour in the past as well, and it honestly seemed like one of the best happy hours in town. A really wide selection of drinks and food options. Stanford's is always a consideration when we're in Northgate! read more

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Very nice staff! I asked about vegetarian options and they were able to accommodate any pastas and said any burger could be replaced with an impossible burger! Would come back here again to try the pastas and since the staff are great! read more

Stanford's - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came out w friends for happy hour! Been several years since Ive been in the Northgate area. The happy hour drinks and menu does not disappoint! I had the ahi tuna and mushrooms appetizers with an old fashioned which quality and worth it for the variety price points they had. Lots of options to choose from! read more

Stanford's - Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms; ahi tuna - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I haven't been to Stanford's before my Yelp days but I was up in the area so stopped for Happy Hour. I enjoyed their Happy Hour menu and tried the burger and some ribs, too. Stanfords is completely ADA accessible with a counter at the bar I could roll right up to with my wheelchair and enjoy my meal. The burger was good but the bacon was overdone. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and the BBQ sauce was very good. If I'm in the area during Happy Hour again, I may stop and enjoy the ribs again. And, I was impressed with their tasty sparkling wine. It reminder me of some I enjoyed on the French Rivera. read more

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When you walk in the atmosphere is very nice. The menu had a large variety and prices were not horrible until the food arrived. My son in law ordered a cheeseburger and it looked more like a lettuce burger. The small burger was hidden under the cheese the what looked like half a head of lettuce on top. My daughter ordered a 6 oz steak that I bet if I weighed it would be less than 4 (even before being cooked). My wife ordered a salad and baked potato. Lettuce was slightly wilted and potato came with very minimal toppings. I ordered the chicken Marsala with garlic mashed potatoes, the potatoes I feel like I had to finish mashing a good chunk of it and the chicken was like half a breast. All this for over $190 read more

Stanford's - Cheeseburger minus the burger. More like a lettuce burger. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I don't know why but I had low expectations for this and was pleasantly surprised. Popped in for happy hour and got the kruse burger and fries, for $11 it's a good deal. The burger is piled high with things- standard burger toppings but also avocado and bacon. Though it was a touch bland and the patty on the smaller end. Fries were solid. Beer was solid. Service wasn't bad. And it was pretty busy inside at 5pm on a Monday. read more

Stanford's - Kruse Burger - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Bought a gift card at Costco it had several places to eat we chose Stanfords. When we went to pay the bill they WOULD NOT honer the card saying that it had changed owners.....Spoke to the manager his response was Nothing i can do.......NEVER AGAIN...!!!!!!! If i could give them a Zero star i would...Big FAIL...!!!! read more

Visited Stanford's on a whim after some shopping nearby. Overall, a GREAT experience. I wish I could remember the bartender's name because she deserves a raise. (If management reads this, I visited on 06/24 at 2pm-find her!) I first ordered a "Huckleberry Raindrop," which sounded great...However, I found it overly sweet and couldn't drink it. I changed my drink order and next went with the tried-and-true Dirty Martini. WOW- easily one of the best dirty martinis I've had in the city. Perfectly chilled, just the right amount of brine, and they didn't skimp on the olives (I could have eaten like 3 more, but I decided to leave with a little dignity). Now, the Mediterranean Tavern Burger? I'm torn. Delicious either way, but the description led me to believe there would be an actual "patty." A more accurate description would be a gyro-style wrap on flatbread. Not your standard burger, but solid flavor and good execution. Upon payment I was pleased to see that I was not charged for the first drink which was not expected and greatly appreciated! Will 100% be back. Might even make it a regular thing just for that martini! read more

Stanford's - Mediterranean Tavern Burger - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Martha was our server and did a FANTASTIC job! Made our date night a night to remember-- fantastic service and kindness :) We will be returning for sure! read more

We used to have one on Tukwila and it closed years ago... we were near a north gate and stopped in. Amazing!! It was like we remembered. Comfort food made well. The service was top notch from the moment we entered. We were seated immediately, the server was kind and really helpful. The place as light, clean and comfortable. The food was great. We had Brussels sprouts and the 3 dipping sauces were so good. The crab artichoke sandwich was rich and tasty. The kruse burger was perfect, and the Mediterranean chicken light and fresh. read more

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Typically love going out to Stanford's as it's consistent and yummy. Felt a little scammed with the chimmichurri steak tips though. That's all we got!?? It was $24 for this. Very confused and unsatisfied with the portion for this amount. The spicy cowboy I got was yummy and looked reasonable for the price. Idk what happened to my partners Chimichurri steak bites but incredibly disappointed. Maybe it was a mistake, maybe that's how they portion it. Just be mindful :) read more

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Had my birthday there...all of us industry restaurant career people. Everything was FANTASTIC! Service - food - atmosphere. Thank you for a great night! I'll recommend and will be back. Thank you for the special night read more

First timer here at this resto. Food-wise, very good and their appetizer too :) So delish nomnom. Staff were very accommodating and detailed. The place is neat and clean. Lots of parking but I think you have to pay. I think you have to pay after 3 hours , if I'm not mistaken:) would love to go back in case happen to that area. read more

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Our server was Nicole and she was fabulous. It was my cousin's 70th birthday and she accommodate all of our requests and was just top-notch. Excellent food and great great service read more

This review is specific to the new happy hour menu. First the good: service was great, friendly and fast. The drinks were very good and a great price during HH. All the food tasted pretty great too. My issue with this happy hour was quantity/price and transparency. The listed menu prices looked great, but after getting the dishes I couldn't help but feel underwhelmed by the amount of food received. 2 chicken tenders for $10. 3 bites of ahi for $10. 6 stuffed mushrooms for $8 (we already ate 2 before the pic). And honestly, if the menu just stated the quantity of food for each dish, I probably would've felt fine with it. But it was the disappointment of expecting to get a good deal when it really wasn't. I understand eating out here is very pricey, I guess my expectations were too high. But more transparency in the HH menu would've been appreciated. read more

Stanford's - Happy Hour dishes - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We came in a a party of four on Friday at noon for some lunch. I enjoyed their coffee and ambiance-they have a gorgeous bar, and they play sports on TV. I like that they are flexible with their seating options-they have a dining room, and they have a bar. We opted for the bar because it was easier for the person in our party with a walker for this particular occasion (but they would have also been fine in the dining room). We split amongst ourselves the onion rings-these were crispy and good! I couldn't decide between the Smoked Salmon Chowder and their Caesar Salad, so I ordered both! Their smoked salmon chowder has a nice smokiness to it without overpowering the salmon. Their salad was refreshing and went well with the chowder. Overall, this is a great place to dine in. They have a large menu, and it was easy for everyone in our party to find something that they enjoyed. read more

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Danielle R did an incredible job making sure the food worked for my dairy restriction. Didn't get any photos but I had dairy free steak, sweet potato's, and Brussels sprouts. Our waitress was incredibly familiar with the menu. read more

We had an amazing experience! Nicole was fantastic as our server 20 out of 10! She was attentive, kind and patient with each of our needs. The food was wonderful! I will be back and highly recommend the ahimsa, burger, ribs, onion rings and mushrooms. No pictures unfortunately, it was devoured before we thought to leave a review. Ask for Nicole! read more

Ordered a simple soup and salad and it was beyond amazing. First time here. Excellent service, exceptional food. Cannot wait to come back for dinner! read more

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I recently got a to go order from Stanford's. I've eaten at the restaurant before and I've always had a good meal but getting it to go was one of the worst meals I've ever had. I called to complain about my brown, baked potato and rubbery green beans and asked to speak to the manage. The manager justified everything they gave us. He said the potato was cooked earlier. The green beans were cooked fresh. He did not want to listen that the food was horrible. I told the manager that I would never eat there again because he wouldn't listen to how bad the meal was. He justified everything, he told me that I can't stop coming to a restaurant just because one bad experience. I was so frustrated that I ended up hanging up on him. I will never go there again. read more

Stanford's - This is the baked potato that I was given. I complained about it being brown, and again the manager justified it. It tasted very old. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really want to love this place. The ambiance is great; warm lighting, plenty of seating, and the bar always has a good game on. Lots of parking right outside. Walking distance to the light rail and right off the freeway exit. It should be an easy go-to spot for a casual night out with friends or a solo outing for a quick bite. But every time I come back, the experience falls short in the same ways. On this visit, the service started strong. Our server was friendly and welcoming. But once our food arrived, we didn't see her again until the very end of the meal. My partner ordered the steak with mashed potatoes; the steak was solid, but the potatoes leaned a little too heavy on the cheese. My order was where things really slipped. I got the buffalo wings, and they came out cold. My drink also had a small bug in it. Normally I'd ask for a quick fix, but with no check-ins after the food was dropped, there wasn't a chance to request anything. This is my third visit this year, and unfortunately it's become a pattern; issues with food temperature, flavor, or long waits even when the restaurant isn't busy. The staff is always kind, but the follow-through and attentiveness just isn't there. I still think Stanford's has potential, especially with the atmosphere and location. But the consistency just isn't matching the vibe, and that's what keeps these visits from being great. read more

Great service, the servers appear to enjoy working there. The ambiance is welcoming and we stayed there for over two I hours visiting and dining- no pressure to hurry. The men I is excellent-suitable for many palates read more

Really disappointing. First off they kept my Uber Eats guy waiting around and my food was about a half hour late. There were aspects to these two items that were absolutely delicious. The sauce for the steelhead was absolutely delicious as was the seasoning but the portion was both small and seriously overcooked. The asparagus was perfect and that's great but I definitely expected alot more out of the fish especially for the price. The crème brûlée itself was delectable once you got past the giant indestructible burnt sugar top. There was an equal amount of crème brûlée to the sugar. The amount of custard compared to the jaw breaker topping was scant. I took a photo to show you what I'm talking about. I also had to go back down to the lobby of my hotel because there were not any napkins nor utensils. Pretty bummed. This was my dinner before major surgery tomorrow and I sprung for something that with a little more effort would have been lovely. read more

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I was there to redeem my free birthday meal. It was Halloween night. The staff at the front desk were festive and engaging. I had already previewed the meals online ahead of time. But when I arrived and was seated I was presented with the "Specials" menu, which was the new "Fall Specials." I delighted by the offerings and chose the burger. I have to say, putting an angus burger on a pretzel bun was a great idea. I've never seen anyone put a burger on a pretzel bun before. Very tasty, and the bun holds up well!! It didn't come back as medium, so next time I'll need to order medium rare, but it was still VERY TASTY... so it definitely wasn't overcooked. And since I'm allergic to bleu cheese, they allowed me to exchange it to goat cheese! All of the other items on it were exceptionally tasty and complimented each other. The waiter was attentive, yet a bit quick. One of the other staff that was originally at the front desk and appeared to deliver meals and bus tables was willing to stop by occasionally, which was sweet! I also received a free crème brûlée as birthday dessert to take home. I'm looking forward to coming back tomorrow to get the Fall Special of the Pear Bread Pudding. I was too stuffed to get it tonight. Well done!!! read more

Stanford's - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I hate when I take things for granted, but I have to admit I take Stanford's for granted. It's like always expecting that a friend is going to be there. There's a feeling of security and comfort in just knowing whenever you feel like it, you can go see them. That's Stanford's. When I want a good meal and a decent cocktail, I go to Stanford's. It's tried and true, reliable, and there whenever I feel like it. Stanford's has been one of those places in the Northgate area that have managed to stand the test of time and so many changes in the landscape. I love that I can go in there for the good old Americana fare and no matter what I get, I'm going to be satisfied with it. If I go in for some bar bites and cocktails during happy hour or take a full meal of the delicious pork chop, I'm happy with it. They have outdoor seating, bar area seating, or a full dining room, so an elevated dinner or casual meet up is your choice. read more

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I've been ordering their takeout (more times than I'd like to admit...) and have found it to be reliably tasty, good portions and well packaged. I look forward to trying it in person one of these days. From the burgers to the Brussels sprouts and salads, everything has been fresh and delicious. read more

Well stop by Stanford Restaurant for my birthday dinner on July 25th last week. There was a $25 birthday gift off my dinner, but the server mess it up and couldn't take that $24. off correctly. But anyway I ordered the filet mignon 9oz steak cooked it rare dues to every time when I go to the steak house they overcooked it. But anyway the order was again 9 oz filet mignon, side Brussels sprouts and bake potatoes. The Brussels sprouts was way over cooked and wasn't good at all, but the rest was good. The steak was one of my best ever for this year. Really tasty. Overall it was a good experience except for the bill correction. We also ordered some cheesy bread. They are Only good when it is fresh. read more

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Food delicious. Service great. Ambiance nice. Enjoyed ourselves immensely. Good buzz, pleasant staff, great location for us. read more

Service ..... Jordan served us in bar. He was servicing the entire bar section and worked hard taking care of everyone. Three of us had southwestern salad, they all loved it. I had the steakhouse prime rib sandwich with fries. Best fries ever, ciabatta bun was fabulous, I ordered horseradish sauce on the side. Cocktails - old fashioned and lemon something were done with finesse! Great job!!! read more

Decent food (prime rib dip and meatloaf, plus chimchurri steak tips as appetizer). Steak tips were either overcooked or cooked perfectly upon leaving the burner but then overcooking in the sizzling hot cast iron that's brought to your table, so ask for this rare or medium rare if you don't want it chewy. The standout here was server Tiffiney. Can't sing her praises enough. Above and beyond! She elevated our experience x 2 or 3 at least. read more

I went to Stanford's, Northgate a few weeks ago with friends and really enjoyed the entire experience. The food was great and prices reasonable (which is saying a lot considering the cost to eat at restaurants these days. I went back a few days ago, ate in the bar -Happy Hour prices --and the food was again great, the H. Hour prices were even better and the staff was again wonderful. Ty Olcese, who created us when we arrived, was so kind and helpful! I highly recommend eating at Stanford's! read more

We had a party of 4 & a service dog. When I called ahead for reservations, I told them a bit of my disability and asked for a quieter area with a good sized space for dog. They went above and beyond to make us comfortable! Food was superb! I'm picky about ambiance, but it was perfect! Not too brightly lit, nor to dark either. We will definitely be going back! It was pretty quiet for as busy as it was, we were able to talk and easily hear one another. read more

Simply delightful, our appetizers were delicately designed making them look appealing, and they were delectable. We had one of the most efficient servers, Ethan, who made sure we were taken care of and whether we needed anything. This made our day, at the 3:00 PM Happy Hour one of the best times we've had. Thank you, Ethan for sharing with us the history of your tattoo and what it meant to you, the full circle as you said, about the mushrooms. Your pictures were great! This week, we've eaten there twice, once in the bar and once in the restaurant and I can tell you, the atmosphere is calming and comfortable. Thank you, Stanford management, for being the best place to go for good food, service and atmosphere. read more

The hostess was very warm. The waiter was very knowedgeable about all three menus! The service was very professional. We had a nice booth facing the outdoor patio! We also receive a discount coupon for our next visit. We will be back!! read more

This place is so underrated! It's a huge space with a leveled-up east coast diner feel. The prices are reasonable and the portions are big. The bartender was so nice! read more

Stanford's - Knife & Fork Crab 'n Artichoke Sandwich - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went to Stanford's today for Mother's Day. Special menu: Avocado Toast and Benedict were good, nothing special. Apparently the Monte Cristo was deep fried and didn't have ham. Was looking forward to it, but decided to pass. Had the French Dip instead. MINIMAL prime rib. Even taking 1/2 the meat off one half and putting it on the other half, it was barely enough. The Au Jus was pretty good, but for $25, it was not worth it. Have had burgers here before, and they have been excellent. One in our group had the Cowboy Burger and said it was good but not spicy as described. The fries were limp and barely warm. Onion Rings good but also room temp. Seemed like they cooked a lot to stay ahead, but they sat way too long before being served. Fries should always be crispy and hot. For $14 the Mimosa Flight was a great deal. Cobb Salad was good and the roses for Mother's Day were a nice touch. Our server was excellent! Will be back, but wont order the French Dip again, and will send the fries back if they are served cold. read more

I was there to redeem my free birthday meal. It was Halloween night. The staff at the front desk were festive and engaging. I had already previewed the meals online ahead of time. But when I arrived and was seated I was presented with the "Specials" menu, which was the new "Fall Specials." I delighted by the offerings and chose the burger. I have to say, putting an angus burger on a pretzel bun was a great idea. I've never seen anyone put a burger on a pretzel bun before. Very tasty, and the bun holds up well!! It didn't come back as medium, so next time I'll need to order medium rare, but it was still VERY TASTY... so it definitely wasn't overcooked. And since I'm allergic to bleu cheese, they allowed me to exchange it to goat cheese! All of the other items on it were exceptionally tasty and complimented each other. The waiter was attentive, yet a bit quick. One of the other staff that was originally at the front desk and appeared to deliver meals and bus tables was willing to stop by occasionally, which was sweet! I also received a free crème brûlée as birthday dessert to take home. I'm looking forward to coming back tomorrow to get the Fall Special of the Pear Bread Pudding. I was too stuffed to get it tonight. Well done!!! read more

Fantastic food. Fantastic employees. Fantastic ambiance. We go there often. The waiters Michael, Craig and Will are the best. Love the place read more

Two of us ordered the fish sandwich off the lunch menu, and it was so bad we couldn't eat it. The others at our table ordered other things and were satisfied with their lunch. But from our table, we could all smell the bathroom every time someone came in or out of the bathroom door, and it wasn't good. read more

The food and service was great and the prices are fair. Nick our server was on top of it and very friendly! I would definitely come back. We had the cheese bread, beef and barley soup and a Cobb salad...all were great! The ambiance was casual but held a sort of steakhouse vibe as well. read more