Tried Sama during a Yelp experience and ended up bringing home their Grenache 2023 (Raga)…read more Loved that the tasting was done in test tubes--it made it easy to go back and forth and land on something I really loved. And this one stood out right away. Light to medium-bodied, led by bright cherry notes with a subtle hint of spice, and a smooth, easy finish that keeps you going back for another sip. Balanced, elegant, and just bold enough without feeling heavy. Definitely a bottle worth savoring.

My partner and I shared a free flight for a Yelp event then bought a bottle of one of the top…read moretastes. Elisa was a kind, informative host on Saturday, 12:30. We had the whole place to ourselves and sat near the large windows. Elisa gave us time to look through the menu then promptly brought our red flight and explained each wine to us. As a past chemist, I loved the test tube presentation and connection to the winemaker's bio! We also liked having all 5 wines at once to go at our own pace. My order of preference: CDR, Syrah, Grenache, cinsault, cabernet. My partners: Cabernet, Syrah,CDR, Grenache, cinsault. Other things to note.. the music was . I enjoyed reading about the many meanings of SAMA in the menu. The winemaker, Chaz, has a great bio in the menu as well. We had a lovely time. The bottle is their CDR blend which is a Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault blend. I hope they are around for a while!

Valentina Wine Bar is such a great spot. The owner absolutely hustles and always brings a positive,…read morewelcoming vibe -- you can tell how much care she puts into the place. It never feels forced, just genuinely good energy. The flatbreads are unreal (from Milan), and the wine selection is really well thought out. She's great at helping you pick something you'll like and has definitely helped me branch out and try new wines I wouldn't normally order. The vibe is super chill with great music. It works just as well for a date as it does for getting some work done or just relaxing with a glass of wine. Highly recommend.

Stopped here for a glass of wine with a friend on a weekday evening. The vibes are gorgeous- it is…read moresuch a cool space and is immediately captivating. They do have a good wine list, but the pricing is HIGH. Think $25-$45 PER GLASS. Some of the wines this made sense for, but they really should consider adding a wine or two below $25 per glass. I have my WSET 2 and know a decent amount about wines so could understand why some of them were priced like this, but the whole menu being this high was strange. $32 for a glass of pinot noir didn't sit right with me. We asked to do flights so we could try a few things, but they said they were only doing glass pours. We asked for a rec for an acidic, fruity red and felt like the gal just told us the most expensive non-tannic red on the menu. Fine. For $32 a glass, I would not order what I got again. We headed to a restaurant after and got $14 glass pours that we preferred. This is a great place to go to impress someone with the chic vibes, but good wine can be found elsewhere at a fraction of the price. I do see the appeal though. It was also pretty loud when we went, so we chose to finish our conversation elsewhere.

I have passed by this restaurant many many times, finally looked them up on Yelp and was surprised…read moreto find a lot of reviews for their breakfast menu. If you have loco moco on the menu there is a 97% chance I'm ordering it. Absolutely did not disappoint. I'm not going to try and describe it, the pictures explain everything.

I stopped here for breakfast on a Sunday. It was bustling!…read more There are many delicious sounding sweet and savory items on the menu - pancakes, crepes, egg benedicts, omelettes. The interior is casual. I had the salmon toast ($22) and added poached eggs (+$3) - it was delicious! The eggs were perfectly poached, and I loved the salad and the fruit on the side too. Staff are very nice :)

Looking for a spot near Kirkland waterfront and found this place…read more Great atmosphere friendly staff. We sat outside and nice view after the parking lot of the park and waterfront. Ordered mushroom flat bread and it was delicious. Drinks we tried the Keyser Saze and last widow. Both were delicious. Def will come back to this spot.

This a great spot and is open late. The ambiance and vibe are classy but casual. The servers are…read morefriendly and attentive. The cocktails are outstanding. And the menu has lots of great snacks that can be shared as you sip fancy cocktails. The tater tots are a particular favorite. Definitely a great spot to meetup with some friends.

I have come to the Melody Lynne on multiple occasions and I have the best experience every time…read more Yesterday I hosted a bridal shower at Melody Lynne and it exceeded my expectations. Melody & Bryan were beyond helpful in ensuring the event was perfect. She was incredibly responsive leading up to the event as well. Melody even made effort to get the bride a little gift and card which was incredibly thoughtful! Highly highly recommend spending some time here

Great place to get a decent glass of wine & cheese . If…read moreyou're strolling around Kirkland, pop in! -markm

My favorite thing was the mezcal cocktail (Hollow Purple) and the overall cozy, warm upscale lodge…read morevibe. Food checked the boxes but were really pricey. I really liked the bread assortment and my least favorite was the salmon pasta

The Barking Frog is a well known and trusted restaurant in the community. They have a slightly…read moreupscale but comfortable ambiance, international dishes and great service. Everything was tasty, ask the waiter for recommendations and they will allow you to swap sides if there's something you don't like. All in all is always a good experience at the Barking Frog

Hosted a business social gathering for ~20 people at the DeLille Restaurant and would absolutely do…read moreit again. Lovely venue, setup, staff, food, wine (of course), AND cocktails! The flatbreads were so tasty and were a hit but the tomato salad was the secret superhero - not sure where they source those small juicy flavor bombs but they were excellent on the palate!

4.5 stars for ambience, 3 stars for food. Came here for a friend's birthday and was seated on the…read morepatio (this is a great place for big groups). It was a lovely sunny day so it was nice being outside - they do have large umbrellas but it doesn't cover the whole group so it can get a bit hot in direct sun. We didn't realize it, but we accidentally came during restaurant week (although we were supposed to have brunch). Since they only had 3 things on their brunch menu, we opted for the restaurant week menu. We tried the shishito peppers, poutine, tomato soup, burger, spaghetti, lemon tart, and a pate choux. A 3 course was $35 which is reasonable (portions were pretty small so easy to finish). The highlight were the tempura shishito peppers; the aioli that came with the peppers was delicious and the peppers themselves were hot and crispy. The poutine appetizers was unfortunately disappointing (very meaty, actually no curds at all and large soggy potatoes). The entrees took awhile to come out which wasn't a problem since we were just socializing. The burger was decent; it came with a goat cheese and the soup was good. Unfortunately, I would not recommend the pasta; portion was very small and it was very very salty (and had capers on top which did not help). We ended up getting our desserts to go since our group was heading to the wineries and tried them later. We did enjoy the dessert. The lemon tart portion was very small but tasty and the pate choux was also good too, so I would recommend the desserts here. I think this place is great for large groups and had a pleasant experience overall, but the rating is for the food alone which I was unfortunately pretty disappointed in.

Our family came here for happy hour to celebrate a birthday. The food was good and Purple has a…read morenice selection of happy hour items. There were seven of us - half ordered from the main menu and the other half ordered from the HH menu. The sliders that are not pictured - there's only 1 per order. Those who got drinks enjoyed them. They have HH daily and reservations are encouraged. Service was friendly and welcoming.

Big yikes to Seattle Restaurant Week at Purple…read more I have been going to this location for years and had probably the worst service experience I've ever had at a restaurant (and that's saying a lot). To be charged a 4% service fee is a bit crazy based on the service. Our meal took over two hours even though it was a set menu we ordered right when we got there. We didn't have time to be enjoying drinks or anything in those two hours as our server ignored our table completely. At multiple points in the meal we had to walk inside and ask for things and if they were coming. So we were just sitting hungry staring at one another. If our server saw us, he would walk the other direction. This happened multiple times throughout the night. I think in the two hours we saw him once at our table but he did not appear overly busy. Everyone at our table has had service jobs before and know you cant help when you're slammed but he seemed to just be floating in space around the restaurant, not overly busy. We ended up needing to flag down other servers to get help. The other sections servers were helpful. Once we sat down and ordered, it took over 30 minutes to receive our glasses of wine. The meal continued to be a mess. It took 30+ minutes between courses, including our desserts being forgotten. One persons got brought out way before everyone else's and our server asked if we liked the bonus dessert. We had to inform him we didn't receive any bonus dessert and it was just hers came out way before anyone else's even though we had the same orders. The only saving grace was the food was tasty and generally well cooked.

Rimini Restaurant in Kirkland is truly a standout. This family-owned gem has become one of our…read moreabsolute favorites--not just for the exceptional cuisine inspired by family recipes, but for the entire experience they create from start to finish. From the moment you walk in, Fernando, Cindy, and their genuinely friendly staff make you feel welcome. The ambiance is sophisticated yet warm, with an attention to detail that elevates every visit. Having traveled throughout Italy, we can honestly say dining here feels like being back on vacation. The authenticity, care, and atmosphere all come together in a way that's rare to find. The secrets are in the sauce; the Bolognese and Marsala are remarkable. We live 2 hours away and make the drive because they are just that delicious! If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience with incredible food and impeccable service, Rimini is a must-visit.

Took my Mom and Dad there for my Dads 53rd birthday! Overall, a very welcoming and great…read moreatmosphere. The food mixed with the lively staff and the singer made the experience memorable! Will be coming back!

This was my first time at this second location , I'd been to the Kirkland location before - (great…read morespot). This location is in the heart of downtown Redmond , nice and walkable if you in the area. I was able to coordinate a work party event here and boy did they go above and beyond for us. They provided a lovely charcuterie board (which included gluten free cracker options), a veggie plate, small dessert bites, mixed nuts and non alcoholic drinks. We ordered the meatballs and grill cheese sandwiches- both delicious. They were so lovely and easy to work worth and they thought of everything. The space its self is very cool, with bar seating , table seating and an open seating area. They have a little stage where they host live music too. Support a small winery business !!! You should absolutely check this place out for a glass and some bites. If you want to host an event , don't sleep on this spot !! Highly recommend!

Amazing vibes and service, delicious wine. Happened to come in on a live music night and it was…read moresuper enjoyable