The Black Duck is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant and bar in Issaquah. I can vouch for the…read moremushroom burger and the duck pizza, as well as some of the whiskey cocktails. The burger is thick and really juicy, great bun and aioli. The fries are perfectly crispy. The pizza had a really great, I'm assuming wood-fired, crust. The duck was tender and sweet and there was a lot of arugula. It's a sparser craft pizza, which is just so delicious when you are looking for something a little heavy but not over the top. While they boast about their craft beer offerings, they have a great cocktail list as well, and I love that they have a specific whiskey cocktail section as well, with a few that are less common at some bars. The Brooklyn is probably my favorite, but you can't really go wrong. Also, a fellow patron asked for a Toronto and the bartender was happy to look it up and make it for him. And what about the atmosphere here?! It's so wonderful in summer! With its narrow design giving a sense that an entire wall opens to the outside and the patio that extends beyond, it feels Ike you are vacationing somewhere tropical and beachy. This somehow combines really well with the industrial vibe of the interior. They also have some TV's for sports. The service is very friendly, attentive, interactive, and helpful. One thing that was consistent across my three visits, however, was the feeling that the place is always understaffed, so things tend to move slowly. I'm not sure this is the case, it's just the feel you get when it happens the times you visit. This is a bit of a double-edged sword though, since it's such an easy place to just want to sip and nibble slowly while delving into conversation. So, that's not enough to detract a star for now, and honestly I'm already thinking about when I get to eat here again!

Wonderful experience. Great service and super friendly…read more The food was amazing. Had the fish and chips for the first time. They were Really good! The beer selection and cocktail choice is awesome. Loved the stock manhattan cocktail. My wife enjoyed the Snap Dragon cocktail, nice use of tequila on this drink. Kinda busy for a Friday night, but got a table right away. Nice buzz in the place, mild rumble to the room.

Amazing food and Service.The orders were perfect mouth watering. Delicious food!…read moreThe food was amazing! Everything was so good! Absolutely delicious! So tasty and fresh! Wonderful food and great flavor! Loved every bite! Great food and great atmosphere! Delicious food and excellent service

I WILL NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN!…read more The food was fine, but they hid at the back of the menu a 5% service charge that goes 0% to the servers, 100% to the management. It seems like that's illegal, but even if it isn't its extremely dishonest. Just raise the menu prices 5% instead of creating fees and charges in the fine print. Plenty of other places also have good food, but don't play games with the prices so I'm going there instead.

Italian cuisine (Cucina Italiana) is celebrated as the "mother of Western cuisine." Its history is…read morenot merely an evolution of food, but a chronicle of cultural exchange across Mediterranean civilizations. From the humble, communal meals of ancient Rome to the opulent court banquets of the Renaissance, and ultimately to the modern emphasis on raw ingredients and global popularity, Italian cuisine has undergone nearly three thousand years of transformation. The ambiance is absolutely wonderful, and the lighting is super cozy--it's honestly the ultimate date spot. The staff is exceptionally well-trained and always smiling. From greeting and seating us to pouring water and offering menu recommendations, the service was seamlessly executed and truly top-notch. In Italian cuisine, there are two hallmarks of an exceptional Risotto: 1. All'onda: When a spoonful is placed on a plate and gently shaken, the risotto should spread smoothly and fluidly like a wave--neither sticking together like a dense clump of rice nor separating into liquid and grain. 2. Al Dente: The rice grains absorb all the rich flavor of the broth, remaining soft on the outside while retaining a subtle firmness and bite at their core. The salad dressing has a wonderfully balanced flavor, and every dish is served in perfectly portioned, bite-sized pieces. Highly recommended!

This place was ok. Friendly service but the food was not very memorable. Ambiance was cute…read more Parking was easy on a Friday night. We ordered a couple appetizers (mozzarella, calamari, etc). Got pasta, steaks, etc. Don't really remember much unfortunately. Wouldn't come back.

Went off hours at almost 3pm on a Sunday but the service was kind and friendly, restaurant had a…read morefew tables and food came out quick and delicious. My friend lives nearby and has been several times but this is my first time coming - I'll definitely be back when a soccer game brings me out to the Preston/Issaquah area. My friend ordered a salad and an iced tea, I had a coffee and a tuna melt on GF bread. Not a normal order by me at all but I was craving a sandwich for some reason and it was really good. Not too much mayo, good crunch and tanginess with the pickles. Fries were well seasoned and fried. Super affordable, nice easy spot to catch up and have a good bite to eat. What's not to like? My only small complaint is their house made ketchup - sweeter and runnier than I'd like and unfortunately, they don't carry any other type of ketchup.

Ate at The Well and Table for dinner with a friend this weekend. The bread and butter starter was…read moredelicious, and my entree of spring pea and sausage linguine was *even better*. Sadly they were out of their corn chowder by 6:30. My friend happily scarfed down her entire porkchop, which she was impressed to have done as they're quite large chops! I was not 100 percent sold on their interpretation of bread pudding but that was more a personal style preference than a bad item. Our server was great - friendly and checked in on us but not so much as to interrupt conversation. It's a fairly large restaurant and was bustling on a Saturday night. I will say if you have an important conversation to have, probably not the right place as it's quite noisy, especially if you're near the kitchen. Or ask to move to the patio, if the weather is good! If you want a busy place with a community feeling, this is perfect.

Issaquah needed this place! We love the Eggs Benedict and French Toast and the staff and service is…read moretop notch! Rose and Lynn are amazing and truly make you feel like you're family. You will not be disappointed, please go check them out!!

It was completely empty on a weekday morning, which was incredibly weird to be the only ones dining…read morein. Like we walked in and there wasn't even someone working there to greet us. We poked around and didn't see anyone, then shouted and someone came out from the back. Food was fine and came out fast given we were the only people in there, but it wasn't fantastic. I won't be back based on my experience. I prefer the other breakfast places around the area.

Friend wanted dessert and recommended this place. I must've driven by here a million times and…read moredidn't know it was here. It's definitely on the list now! Real simple, we just got their sundae. O M G! Blew me away! I literally crave this now every time I drive by. It was delicious! I felt like there was some hazelnut or something in there that just made it really good. I need to come back to make sure I wasn't dreaming. Next time I'll actually try their menu out as well. As of now though, they get 5 stars just for the dessert. Bussin!

Great Happy Hour, small bar. Great bartenders, small bites,…read moregood pricing. All food is pretty awesome.

Not only is the food spectacular, the owner of Montalcino is amazing! Today is National Spumoni Day…read moreand I asked a month ago if he would be able to find spumoni ice cream to offer it as a dessert on Aug 21st. He gave me his cell number, I texted him days before our reservation of 6 to see if he found spumoni to serve and Rick responded "I found someone to make it for me." Is that a thoughtful owner, or what! It was phenomenal!Thank you, Rick, for making us dedicated patrons because of your fantastic food, quality service and caring customer service! I HIGHLY recommend this place! Jennifer

Dined here this last weekend on the recommendation from a friend. I love good Italian food and this…read moreplace lived up to the hype. Located in downtown Issaquah. It was a short drive from Maple Valley. Easy to find parking nearby. We were early for our reservation, but they warmly welcomed us and seated us right away. Very intimate dining room with seating for around 35 people max. Nice red cloth table cloths. Our waiter was Luis. He has been working for this Restaurant for eight years now he shared and did an outstanding job. He recommended antipasti starter platter that was delicious. Are entrées were perfectly prepared. Fresh vegetables, and seafood in both dishes. Our server constantly monitored our table for water, glass refills, and removed any empty plates we had. He suggested several things to cap off the evening and we ended up getting the tiramisu. Absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommend this if you're looking for great authentic Italian cuisine in the Maple Valley/Issaquah area.

I was by myself and needed some breakfast, so I stopped by Issaquah Cafe--and I was not…read moredisappointed! It has a great old-school diner vibe, and I was able to sit right at the counter. The coffee was hot, and there seemed to be quite a few regulars who came in often because the waitstaff seemed to know them by name. They had tons of breakfast options, including waffles, French toast, and pancakes, along with some more unusual choices like a pulled pork breakfast burrito and a breakfast quesadilla. They also had plenty of classic diner favorites, including eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, and chicken-fried steak. I ended up going with the veggie omelette, which came with pancakes. The food came out quickly, and everything was delicious. The omelette was packed with vegetables, and the pancakes were fluffy and came with maple syrup. There was so much food that I could only finish half of the omelette and one pancake, so I took the rest home for later. I also checked out their lunch menu, which had burgers and other diner favorites like a triple-decker club sandwich, Ruben, turkey melt, and a variety of sides Overall, great food, great service, and exactly the kind of traditional diner experience I was looking for.

Sunday the 19th of August about 10 am Fairly busy…read more Seated right away waitress was not the best always talking to co - workers she wears the arm sleep and tatted up- won't be in her section ever. Another table who sat after us got there food first, we as well only ordered omelets @ 19$$ each so still pricier items on menu. Flavor was mid barely had any back in omelet. Food over all rating roughly 6.. waitress was MIA but quick to collect the $$. May give another try we shall see .

What a great dining experience after a very disappointing experience at another local Mexican…read moreRestaurant. We popped in here late on Mother's Day Eve. Got seated immediately, and greeted very shortly thereafter. Tony / Antonio was not only our server but also our mixologist. The place was buzzing but not out of control, a good mellow vibe of people. We had the Chicken Tacos and the chicken enchiladas (with Beans & Rice). Wow, what great flavor and volume of food. We really enjoyed our meals, and plan to avoid the other place, and spend more time here. Thank you!

We had chicken cheese quesadilla, chips, salsa, and guacamole, 3 different kind of tacos. The…read morechips and salsa were Meh (4/10) Quesadilla 7/10 Chicken tacos 5/10 Beef and pork tacos 8/10 Service 3/10 took us 30 minutes to order food. We asked if they had any recommendations. "Everything's good" was not helpful at all. Most likely not coming back again.

Tasty salmon dishes, great salads and good service. Good drinks. Yummy food. They also have a…read morenumber of other options for those who are not in the mood for fish.

Stopped in for happy hour and it did not disappoint. Ordered the beef street tacos and I am still…read morethinking about them. The meat was tender like a pot roast, and the sauce was incredible. The kind of dish where you finish the last bite and immediately wish you had ordered more. I will be dreaming about those tacos for a long time. If you go, do not skip them.