Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Third Place

    4.1 (348 reviews)

    The Third Place Photos

    Business Info

    THE THIRD PLACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    More like The Third Place

    Recommended Reviews - The Third Place

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Terra Beer
    Abby Y.

    Partner and I have been craving some Korean fried chicken and spicy rice cakes and decided to try The Third Place. We were pleasantly surprised! The service was good and despite a little hiccup, they addressed the issue right away. Interior was clean and noise level wasn't too loud neither. The Korean fried chicken was great! I'm not sure if they use a rice flour or something a little different but it was lightly buttered and crunchy! We got Original and a Honey flavor and both were delicious. The spicy rice cakes were good too. I believe every place has their own "style" and we liked it here. Not too spicy and a good amount of rice cakes and other ingredients.

    Souporn H.

    I've ordered out before. But finally went in to dine. Service was a little slow. The place was nice. It was kind of funny to see k drama playing on the tv. I love the BanChan with crispy chicken, chefs kiss. Like how do they make the chicken so crispy. It's so delicious.

    Spicy Pork Bul-Go-Gi Lunch Box
    Michael R.

    Third Place is a gem in downtown Redmond. The food is excellent, the portions are generous, the cooking is fast, and the waitstaff is attentive. Ingredients are fresh and bright. Everything seems cooked to order. My favorites dishes are the japchae and squid. If you are new to Korean food, then I think the most accessible dishes to try first would be the wings, boneless onion chicken, and beef short ribs.

    Cheese Spicy Rice Cake
    Helen C.

    I had a really fantastic time at the Third Place a couple years ago and decided to pull up once again for some Korean fried chicken on a Friday night at around 7:30 PM. It's located in downtown Redmond, so parking can be a tad difficult, but there's a small lot on the other side of the Half Price Book that is free. Contrary to my last visit where the restaurant had a line out the door, it was almost completely empty this time around and that was the first red flag. My overall impression was nothing tasted quite as it should have and everything was just subpar, not sure that I'll ever be back. Cheese Spicy Rice Cakes (2/5): The rice cakes themselves felt like they were undercooked - they had zero chew and just broke apart when you bit into it. The sauce was really odd: thin, not sweet enough, oddly fishy, and didn't taste like gochujang at all. Would not get this again. Sweet Potato Fries (3/5): The most mid sweet potato fries ever. Needed some more crunch crunch and could do with a little more salt. Yangnyum Fried Chicken (2.75/5): The chicken itself came out super fresh and wasn't too dry. However, once again, the sauce was all wrong. No gochujang flavor again and was super watery, so it just completely sogged up the crunch on the chicken. It felt like eating soggy fried chicken that was spicy, but also had no flavor.

    Cheese Corn
    Emily Y.

    After looking for a Korean restaurant that had good reviews with both cheesy corn and rice cakes, we came across The Third Place. The restaurant can be easily missed, as it's nestled in a plaza and the signage isn't the best. We walked in around 1pm, and there was only one other table of customers so we were seated immediately. We ordered cheesy corn, spicy rice cakes, the spicy pork lunch box and beef bulgogi lunch box. The two lunch boxes had a variety of different items from broccoli, kimchi, macaroni salad, glass noodle salad, potatoes, a piece of dumpling, a couple orange chicken and a chicken wing in addition to the main dish with rice (all for $18.99), which isn't bad price wise as it was enough for two people or two meals. The corn was extremely disappointing, as the corn was warm and the cheese wasn't melted just a glob of cheese, especially dine it was $12, not worth it in my opinion. The spicy cheesy rice cakes were also disappointing, the texture of the rice cakes were good but it was far from spicy and again the cheese wasn't melted, just a glob. The pictures for both are deceiving. Overall, glad we gave it a try but with the plethora of other Korean restaurants I wouldn't come back here.

    Kimchi Stew, with banchan ... excellent..!
    Chuck M.

    The trouble with business travels is sitting in your hotel room researching dinner ideas, nearby restaurants... I decided that tonight I just needed something a little spicy, something tasty, and not too distant from my hotel. Tonight I chose "The Third Place", a small family owned and operated Korean restaurant. I'm glad I did...!!! I ordered the Kimchi Stew, it arrived quickly, boiling hot...and goodness, it was fabulous. Just the right amount of spice, and full of flavor. Also, in traditional Korean fashion, banchan is also served. Banchan comes in many styles and varieties, this serving was pickled vegetables. Yummy...!!! I've not been to this restaurant before, but the service was spot on, the food remarkable, and the costs agreed with my pocket book. I most certainly will return...I hope to see you there.

    Corn cheese
    Pam A.

    Great place in Renton to meet up with friends for Korean dishes, especially fried chicken! We usually get the original fried chicken wings and a couple of appetizers to share. The restaurant isn't too big so there might be a wait depending on when you get there. There is usually street parking nearby since it's located in a shopping center.

    Spicy Seafood Stir-Fried Udon, it was ok.
    Ziyan B.

    We decided to try a new Korean place besides Mama's Kitchen in Factoria. This place has good reviews, and I think the good reviews are mainly for the fried chicken. We ordered Tofu soup, spicy seafood udon, and honey garlic fried chicken. The tofu soup didn't taste like typical Korean tofu soup, I would still go back to Mama's Kitchen for it. The spicy seafood udon was ok, not too good not too bad. We loved the honey garlic fried chicken the best! The chicken was flavorful, crispy, and not too salty nor too oily. Next time, we plan to try the original friend chicken.

    Fry
    Wesley W.

    Tteokboki mad does not taste right. The cheese also is crusted over it and not mixed into it. The fries are soggy and not in a good way.

    1/2 and 1/2 Chicken ($22.99), Spicy Pork Bulgogi Lunch Box ($16.99)
    Wendi K.

    Great portions. Tasty bulgogi. Crispy fried chicken. I loved the side dishes and the japchae too. Tried: Half and Half Chicken ($22.99) Bulgogi Pork Lunch Box ($16.99) Located in downtown Redmond.

    Half and half chicken wings, corn cheese, tofu soup, spicy rice cake

    Saucy and spicy wings, 15 wings for $23, call button for service is such a nice feature.

    Creamy Udon
    Sharon F.

    My go to spot for great korean fried chicken and creamy seafood udon. Third time here and it continues to be consistently good. The chicken is large, juicy, crispy, and full of flavor. I've tried most of the flavors - our favorite is probably the honey garlic. But my favorite dish of all time is the creamy udon with seafood. Sooo good and the perfect pairing with the fried chicken! It's great to also bring home as leftovers and heat up and add more to it. We've also tried their sister restaurant Underground Kitchen in Federal Way which also had awesome korean fried chicken.

    Half & Half Chicken
    Esther L.

    We loved the hot stone beef Bibimbap and the side dishes that came with it. The fried chicken was very crispy but also juicy on the inside. We were very full. We would have liked if the servers automatically offered us more side dishes instead of having to ask ourselves. The place filled up more as it got closer to noon. It was a great gloomy overcast day meal. We'll be back!

    See all

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Heidi M.
    227
    1156
    5352

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Thao N.
    2991
    1320
    1643

    4 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Long K.
    130
    799
    1869

    6 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Regina M.
    122
    25
    1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Richard P.
    63
    394
    3112

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Marie D.
    17
    246
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 9

    The Third Place Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - The Third Place

    Where is parking for this place?

    the parking space is limited in front of the restaurant. However, you can also park on Gillman street and walk thru the alley.

    Any Korean chicken that is large pieces, like drumstick and thigh, and not wings? Not a fan of wings.

    I do not think so. (You can try to ask them)

    View All 4 Questions

    You might also consider

    K-Street K-BBQ

    K-Street K-BBQ

    4.4(165 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    High-quality meat and excellent service. For those unsure of what or how much to order, this review…read moreshould help. For a group of four adults with a normal hungry, we ordered a small beef set and fried chicken, which was plenty. The banchan was fantastic, especially the Myungranjut. The meat quality was outstanding for a K-BBQ place, and the service was superb. Our server proactively replaced the grill grate to make sure no burnt bits remained! The vibe is casual enough but can be also formal enough for a date. Needless to say, I left a very generous tip.

    We thought they only had BBQ but was to happy to realize they have many other food on the menu…read more Banchans were good, you can request to not have spicy sauce on the broccoli ... the fish cake Banchan was devoured by my 5 year old and she's usually picky. Steamed eggs came out looking amazing (haven't seen it like this before) but was on the dry side; to each their own but we like it more brothy like Chicken wings were ok not great... the dish I didn't expect much from was the fried rice but it turned out to be the best dish!! Not because it's just "better than the other dishes" but it was truly amazing, it just had a great taste to it! Soup was yummy too and came with clear noodles Proportions are to the smaller size making prices a bit high but banchans were refilled quickly. Recommend because their food had its own special taste/ dishes that you will remeber it by. Was a fun place to eat and staff was friendly!

    Photos
    K-Street K-BBQ - Seating area

    Seating area

    K-Street K-BBQ - Mix Combo

    Mix Combo

    K-Street K-BBQ

    See all

    Brileys BBQ & Grill

    Brileys BBQ & Grill

    4.3(975 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    Brileys is a bit of a trek from Redmond so I made sure on a recent trip to Lake City to stop in and…read moretry it. Perfect lunch combo, brisket sandwich with a side of beans. Wouldn't change a thing. With all the complaining about prices I was shocked to see that they are printed on the menu board for all to say, in advance of placing your order. So I remain confused about how you agree to the price, order it, and then publicly complain about the price.

    Ok. This was actually my first time ordering their dorfman platter, which comes w two different…read morehalf pound meats + a piece of bacon + two sides. It was also my first time trying their sliced brisket, pork ribs, bacon and collard greens (also ordered their corn bread). Brah... I have no words. Now I'm a fellow big back foodie and I had just gotten off a shift at work so I was HUNGRY. Well, I prob ate like half of the platter before realizing I was full. Like full. So even though the platter was twice as expensive as the sandwich/side combos I normally get here, you're essentially also getting 2+ meals out of a single item. The pork ribs and sliced brisket were sooo good w their spicy bbq sauce and corn bread. The collard greens were aight. I'd prob stick to their sweet potato fries or hush puppies next time. I also want to try their brisket chili one day. It's just hard to deviate from sides I already know I like haaha. Anyways, yeah. Brah. I'll stay saying Briley's is such an awesome bbq joint in north seattle!

    Photos
    Brileys BBQ & Grill - Seating area

    Seating area

    Brileys BBQ & Grill - Rock Dawg sandwich - chopped brisket topped with cole slaw, gumbo & IPA. So smoky, tender and delicious.

    Rock Dawg sandwich - chopped brisket topped with cole slaw, gumbo & IPA. So smoky, tender and delicious.

    Brileys BBQ & Grill

    See all

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    3.9(854 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    After reading other reviews for Gyu-Kaku, they must've had a complete renovation in their staff…read morebecause my family and I had a great experience here! My family and I often come in for lunch; we're big fans of the lunch sets where you can choose 3 meats, salad, and miso soup for about $20! Our personal favorites were the sweet soy toro beef and the spicy pork. I think compared to other people's experiences, I thought the staff were kind, attentive, and really improved our experience this time around! They told us how long to grill the meat for, what sauces they thought paired best with each cut, and even fixed our grill when it wasn't working properly. I was already a big fan of gyu kaku cause of their food, but the staff here were an added bonus as well. We'll definitely be coming back!

    COCKROACHES IN THIS RESTAURANT!!!…read more Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience. We waited over 30 minutes just to receive our drinks, which already set a bad tone for the night. On top of that, when we politely asked a server about a dish that never arrived, his response was extremely rude. He told us, "We know what we're doing," instead of offering an apology or solution. To make matters worse, we noticed cockroaches on the walls, which is completely unacceptable and very concerning from a hygiene standpoint. Between the long wait times, poor customer service, and serious cleanliness issues, this is not a place I would recommend. We expected much better.

    Photos
    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    See all

    Tipsy Cow Burger Bar - Redmond - Chicken Scratch

    Tipsy Cow Burger Bar - Redmond

    4.1(1.7k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    In town on business and this was a recommendation from our hotel. It was already 9:15 when we got…read moreto the hotel, we dropped our luggage and headed over. They close at 10pm we walked in at 9:35 and asked if we still had time, they were super nice seated us right away. My wife ordered a jalapeño margarita and it was one of the best she's had. We both ordered a Tipsy burger she kept the fries I upgraded to onion rings for $3. The burgers were cooked to perfection and delicious. The only bad was the onion ring upgrade was only 4 rings or 75cents each. If you read other reviews I'm an onion ring snob. These were ok not worth 75cents each. The service and the burgers were top notch. I would recommend trying this place. Several locals told us they have amazing shakes. Good chance we will go back before we leave

    My wife loves this place. So we go. It checks the following boxes for her…read more 1. Close(by) enough. 2. Decent wine offering/beer offering is good too. 3. Food is solid 4. Parking is reasonably easy The burger menu can get a bit over-whelming. The many options get a bit too fancy for me to be honest. But I can manage. Food is tasty here. I tend to let my wife order for me so she can scratch all the craving itches she might have during our meal here. I had one gripe about my meal. I upgraded to onion rings to my order. My order included four onion rights. Compared to the amount of fries my wife got with her meal, I thought the amount of onions rings in my order was on the side of too few. Oh wells. We will still continue to come here regardless of the amount of onions included in the meal.

    Photos
    Tipsy Cow Burger Bar - Redmond
    Tipsy Cow Burger Bar - Redmond - Poutine

    Poutine

    Tipsy Cow Burger Bar - Redmond - The Experience

    See all

    The Experience

    The Third Place - korean - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...