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    Woodblock

    Woodblock

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I really dig this place - been a handful of times, both the NA and boozy cocktails are well done…read more Bar staff is knowledgable with a very well equipped bar - on a recent visit my wife didn't see anything that caught her mood and they happily made something else for her. Food has always been good, from apps to mains. I don't think I've had a burger here, yet...most recently I had the fried chicken, which had been well marinated and cooked - juicy, flavorful, plentiful. Vibe is always chill, here. Now that the weather's warming up, outdoor seating is available. I usually make a reservation, but my sense is for a couple one could almost always walk in without a rez and get seated quickly. One of my favorite east-side places...if it was a little closer to me I'd be there all the time!

    Had a work dinner here a few nights ago and had a good time. The place has all sorts of different…read moreseating whether it's at the bar or a big group. I wasn't feeling like a big entree but I put together a fun little meal out of their falafel bites and tomato soup- both were really good. I appreciated that the service folks made sure I got some extra toasted bread with my soup. A coworker got the buttermilk fried chicken and it was an impressive serving. Also loved the extensive selection of whiskey, cocktails, and non alcoholic cocktails. Non alcoholic options really allow anyone to relax with a drink. But not me I had woodinville rye whiskey because it's a local fav. OH! They sell hotdogs here and that's awesome cause it's hard to find a good hotdog place- and these hotdogs are made of freakin waygu beef.

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    Pano of the whiskey selection!
    Pano of the whiskey selection!
    Arugula Salad
    Arugula Salad
    Avocado Toast (swapped bread with regular eggless bun)

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    Avocado Toast (swapped bread with regular eggless bun)
    DERU Market

    DERU Market

    4.3
    (2.1k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    We took my Mom to DERU Market on the Saturday before Mother's Day and it was a big hit. There was a…read morewait but the staff gave us a realistic estimate of the wait and they take your number and text you when your table is ready. They have both great outdoor seating and inviting indoor dining as well. I started with a nice London Fog made with Earl Gray from Smith Teamaker. It comes in one size - large. My Mom got the Eggs Benedict with fresh dill which she enjoyed even though there was a slight hiccup. The English muffin under the eggs was over toasted and was very difficult to cut with a knife. But the staff was very gracious and remade the whole thing in no time. I got the roast chicken with goat cheese sandwich and my wife got the smoked turkey sandwich. Both come on bread they bake themselves. The fresh greens on both really elevated the sandwiches. DERU also has an excellent bakery case. We ordered a slice of the Coconut cake. It was a generous slice and delicious. If you don't have time to dine can walk up and order pastries to go. Will definitely be back again!

    Anytime I'm drinking vinho verde, the chances of a 5 star review go up, up, up. Thankfully, my Yelp…read morefriends didn't steer me wrong on this one. We started with the fresh garden salad with pepitas. greens, herby dressing and pickled carrots at Deru, then dove into two wood fired, blistered pizzas, the mushroom and the pepperoni. Add a bottle of vinho verde and who could complain? The ordering process was a little confusing at first, but the second visit should be easier. Pro tip: don't stand in the long line unless you're ordering to-go. Find a table, scan the QR code, and order. Fun atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, and genuinely good food. My main complaint? One bathroom. Rough. The long car line cueing outside is a good sign. Apparently 1,500 loyal customers waited last year for a Thanksgiving meal to take home. After eating here, I get it.

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    So cute!
    So cute!
    Top: pepperoni. Bottom: mushroom.
    Top: pepperoni. Bottom: mushroom.
    Carrot cake

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    Carrot cake
    Warehouse 345

    Warehouse 345

    4.1
    (11 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    Warehouse 345 is technically one of the Amazon cafeterias on the SLU campus. But unlike other…read morecorporate cafeterias, this one is open to the public as it doesn't require badge access to enter. The food isn't subsidized, so the pricing is comparable to outside eateries. Their offerings include salads, soups and hot entrees which are priced under $10. This eatery is located next to Zoka in the Dawson building. Walk further down the hall until you see the entrance to this cafeteria. Typically you will find a line at the entrance. This is not the line to enter, but rather the line to order a salad which is arguably the most popular option. If you want a soup or hot meal, walk past this line to head inside. I have only gotten the hot meals here and I found them to be average in every way. Price, portion and taste. I feel like I get shortchanged buying the hot meals here since it only includes the entree and a side like rice or beans so the takeout box feels a little light. If you want veggies, you have to pay more for that. Given that there are so many options in SLU including food trucks and restaurants, eating here is purely out of convenience. The cafeteria is a half block away from where I work so it is a nearby option when I don't have a lot of time to eat. Otherwise I would usually opt for a food truck instead. It is a nice place to dine with co-workers since the dining room is quite large. It gets pretty full during the lunch hour so it may be tough to get a table, but usually there are counter seats available here. Overall, Warehouse 345 is fine. I like that it is close to my office, but I prefer to eat elsewhere if I have the time since the fare here isn't very appealing to me.

    Decent food and convenient location, this company cafeteria has super awesome employees. This place…read moreserves breakfast and lunch only and isn't open to the public. The food is fresh and well prepared. It is simple. The options constantly repeat with a rare change in the deli section. There's also sections for soup, garden salad, grab-n-go, gelato, and pizza/Asian/chicken. You also have the option to order a salad ahead of time. They also offer breakfast. The employees are what really shine here. They are funny, interested in you, helpful, and fast. Food: 3 Service: 5 Ambiance: 3 Parking: 1

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    Menu
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    Dining Room
    Seafood Fried Rice ($5 Friday Special)

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    Seafood Fried Rice ($5 Friday Special)
    Cafe Veloce

    Cafe Veloce

    4.1
    (608 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    After a long time had a really tasty Italian food. Food:5/5…read moreService:5/5 Ambiance :5/5 Meatballs : juicy and tasty meat balls. The tomato purée was fresh and delicious. Beef & Gorgonzola: very tasty pasta. A must try. Right amount of salt and cheese. Lasagna: one of the best lasagna I ever tasted. Authentic and delicious. Service was great and friendly. The restaurant was fully occupied and wait time was around 15 min. Ambiance was classy and motor cycle themed. Overall mus try.

    We came here for a Valentine's Day dinner--our first time visiting after hearing good things from…read morefriends and seeing solid ratings. Even with a reservation, we did have to wait a bit, but it was Valentine's Day, so totally understandable given how busy Italian spots get. Parking was pretty convenient with spaces both in front and behind the restaurant, and if those are full, it's close to the Totem Lake area so there are other options nearby. The ambiance was definitely unique--lots of mannequins, motorcycles, and a sort of roadshow vibe. It felt fun, a little quirky, and different from your typical Italian restaurant. Service was good overall, especially considering how busy it was. Our server was attentive enough and kept things moving smoothly. We started with bread and butter--nothing particularly special, but still enjoyable. The garlic herb compound butter oddly felt nostalgic and reminded me of childhood. For appetizers, we got the meatballs, which were hearty and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the seafood pasta in a wine cream sauce and really enjoyed it. There was a good amount of seafood--not super crab-heavy, but enough to get a few nice bites--and the sauce itself was light and well-balanced. My husband ordered the chicken parm, which he said was good but leaned a bit on the bland side. Overall, it feels like a solid neighborhood Italian spot. Definitely a place we'd come back to when we're in the area.

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    Seated by the fireplace
    Seated by the fireplace
    Quattro Formaggi
    Quattro Formaggi
    Sausage, ham and pepperoni pizza

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    Sausage, ham and pepperoni pizza
    Bastyr University Cafeteria

    Bastyr University Cafeteria

    3.2
    (12 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $

    As someone deeply affiliated with this place (no, I'm not an employee of the caf, nor have I ever…read morebeen), who has eaten here countless times and will eat here countless more, let me say that I am embarrassed that it is still advertised as an award-winning vegetarian experience. Here's the thing: IT USED TO BE REALLY GOOD. And then, about a year ago, the amazing, ground-breaking chef followed his lady love to California. Aaaand it all tanked after that. I feel that integrity was lost after the switch. The knowledge and principles that made this place special are no longer present. Okay, it's still a fine school cafeteria. And it is tweaked in some of the ways that a cafeteria should be at a school of Naturopathic Medicine. But it also now propagates the general belief that eating vegetarian means eating tofu and/or pasta with every meal, which is patently false. Also, dinner now = sandwich bar, which, I would imagine, is an unpleasant surprise for anyone lured in by the advertising. The relative pros are that the soups are often allergen free and the desserts really are good, particularly considering most of them are in some way allergen free or vegan. (The head baker has not changed.) I would not recommend anyone, who is not part of the captive market, coming here. Seattle is a big, liberal city and you can find something to meet your dietary needs in a venue with more of a need to compete.

    Where did the healthy food go? Chicken Caesar salad? Mayonnaise laden potato salad?…read more I really liked this place when I could find clean, vegan food. Having a severe egg allergy, I have to seek out the cleanest food possible. The new chef here has brought meat and unhealthy foods to the menu and it just seems polluted now. This is unfortunate coming form Bastyr University. Clean up the food already!!

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    Bastyr Garden
    Bastyr Garden
    Organic veg
    Organic veg
    Bone broth

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    Bone broth
    Oasis Brazilian Steak House

    Oasis Brazilian Steak House

    3.9
    (21 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    This is a low budget Texas DeBrazil and not in a good way…read more Despite people saying this is a buffet, this place is not an all you can eat. It is like a food court where you grab a plate and serve yourself and then pay by the amount of food you grab. The pricing is very confusing. They have two prices, one for meats and the buffet station and one for just the buffet station. The buffet station was very limited and look very sad. The meats were okay but overall overdone and chewy. They didn't have any traditional sauces you would usually find at a Brazilian restaurant; they only had some salad dressing bottles. There is virtually no service. They don't really speak English. They don't have a menu and everything is self serve. It is pretty cheap if you just go for meats and don't get a drink.

    didn't know about this restaurant until my Brazilian friend told me about it. It offers authentic…read moreBrazilian food and is honestly the best. The food tastes just like good homemade cooking, and I love the fact that they offer both à la carte and buffet options. They also have great Brazilian drinks, snacks, and desserts. I come here at least once a week to enjoy the wonderful food. One of my favorites is the churrasco and the lasagna! Unfortunately, the lasagna is usually available only on weekends. During the week, you have the option to pay for food by weight or enjoy an all-you-can-eat option for a set price. Plus, they always serve free Brazilian coffee. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to experience authentic homemade-style Brazilian food.

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    Buffet
    Buffet
    Oasis Brazilian Steak House
    Oasis Brazilian Steak House

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    The Caf - cafeteria - Updated June 2026

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