The food is delicious, the staff is awesome. My husband and I have been coming here every year for…read moreour anniversary. We love it.

The food, the Service and the atmosphere made for an excellent night out as always we love the…read moreMelrose Grill!!

Will miss this place- we've been coming here before we were married. Good luck to all the staffread more

At first glance I was not very impressed but we needed food and this was the closest spot. The wait…read morestaff was very nice and attentive. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned nicely. All in all it was a pretty good dinner and was not disappointed. The ambiance is a little rustic but I guess that's what you'd expect from a Steakhouse? I would def come back again to sample some of the other options. Come give it a try!

Probably the best fine dining establishment in the Maple Valley area. Steaks are fantastic and many…read moreof which are modestly priced for steakhouse grade food. Wine selection is alright and usually does not disappoint, but they could probably branch out more too. Cocktails are great and their famous tostadas with refried beans and fire roasted salsa served in a molcajete are delicious alternative to chips and salsa. Wish they would just open up for Monday, Tuesday since it's too busy the other days.

The steak and service alone deserve 5 stars alone. The deduction comes from the variability between…read moreother dishes over two visits. The Vacio wagyu is always perfectly tender, and continually warmed on the hot stone with its accompanying salt and chimichurri. That item alone makes me go out of my way to fulfill a craving. An honorable mention goes to their complimentary refried bean tostadas, which is very underrated. The loaded Papa Loca potato is large for sharing, perfectly baked the first time, but underbaked/too starchy the second time. The mushrooms aren't special enough with just a coating of cheese and an unappetizing heavy hand of red pepper flake coating. My toddler honestly has a palate for good burgers, but his dislike was mutual; tasting it it out of curiosity, the wagyu cheeseburger needed more flavor, while the fries seemed over-cooked in old oil. The first time on a weekday, everything seemed great. The second time around for a busy Mother's Day weekend, it just seemed everything was rushed, especially the food preparation.

Me and 2 others went in tonight we've never been disappointed there ever but Mandy truly made our…read morenight. She is such a light in a world full of servers who lack care. Will be asking for her every time. What a wonderful woman.

Amazing as always! Great food and service. Worth the wait and drive! Thanks for also being so kind…read morearound our food allergies we truly appreciate it.

I absolutely enjoyed my time here…read more The ambiance is really great and perfect setting for all sorts of occasions. The customer service was on point and the server came to the table enough times to check on my needs but not so frequent it became bothersome. The food was delicious and I definitely recommend getting a margarita or an old fashion. There are lots of great options on the menu and I want to come back to taste my way through it.

Walking in, the décor immediately stood out--sleek, inviting, and dimly lit with a moody, intimate…read morevibe. We were seated right away on a Tuesday evening without reservations. Our table for four was near the dry-age cabinet, and honestly, seeing all that aged meat was exciting. We ordered the guacamole with fried pork belly, steak fries (two orders because they were that good), three 30-day dry-aged ribeyes (rare, medium rare, and medium), and the Salad Riviera with sliced skirt steak. The pork belly was crispy and tender, and the steaks were juicy, well seasoned, and cooked exactly as ordered. The salad had great texture and balance, though the skirt steak itself was unfortunately a bit dry. The spicy chimichurri was a standout--bright, herby, spicy, and totally addictive. I loved it with the steak and even used it on the salad. Jose was our waiter and was upbeat, attentive, and genuinely made the experience better. Tip: Try the Riesling--it's so good. Between the great steaks and service, we had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. Reservations are a must on weekends, and parking in front and in the back.

Very beautiful place, very gorgeous view Delicious food…read moreand very nice service here Very recommend this place

Just your average hotel breakfast... slightly elevated to be right on the water with a view…read more Crab cake for an extra 17$ wasn't worth it at all... expected a more meatier one being that in this close to where they come from. Service was immaculate, thanks to my waiter. Nothing special and nothing too bad. Just average. I love staying at this hotel though so it works for me.

Very nice place. I really love atmosphere here Very…read moredelicious food here Very recommend to try

First time here and certainly not last! What a cute atmosphere with intimate setting. The service…read morewas very attentive. All food served together for our table or 4. Portions are filling. We got the Rigatoni con Salsicca with no cream and it was delicious with pasta cooked al dente. The lobster ravioli was good but very seafood taste if that's what you're looking for. Dessert menu has something for everyone. Tiramisu made in house. Affogato was a good serving. The lava cake was perfectly warmed up. Parking is parallel parking in this walking area.

I've been hearing a lot about Anchovies and Salt, glad I finally made it out! It's located in…read moreRenton right off the water, so you get a beautiful view of Lake Washington if you sit outside. Parking is tough; there's barely any street parking. Park in the garage and then validate your parking; it looks pricey but it's completely free if you validate it. I love the attention to detail on the menu. It's split by region, which is cool - I am not familiar with Vietnamese regional cuisines, so scrolling through the menu is a learning experience for me. - Northern crab rolls: 2/5, felt a bit heavy for an app - Beef skewers: 5/5, really nice sauce - Golden pho pillows: 4/5, interesting concept and I liked the pillows - Water fern cakes: 4/5, another interesting concept - Hanoi pork vermicelli: 3/5, generally good but didn't feel special - Fish sauce caramel coffee: 5/5, I quite enjoyed this Overall, the food was good. I wasn't impressed with the service, though. We ordered 3 starters, a small dish, and a main dish. All our food came out around the same time, randomly... which led to our food getting cold because we couldn't eat fast enough. I was disappointed that they didn't think through the serving order. I was also served the wrong drink; of course they corrected that. And finally, perhaps because we sat in the back, it was really hard to get our server's attention at the end! I'd definitely come back despite that. The food was good and it's such a pretty location.

I actually came here when they first opened, and unfortunately it wasn't good at all. To be fair, I…read moreknow new restaurants often have some hiccups in the beginning, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt and assumed things would improve over time. Recently, I kept hearing from people that it had gotten a lot better, which is why I decided to bring my mom here for Mother's Day since she loves Vietnamese food. Overall, I would still describe this visit as pretty mediocre. It was not terrible, but it was definitely not worth the price point in my opinion, especially after spending over $400. There were a few dishes I genuinely enjoyed. What we ordered: Liked / okay: * Pho-spiced ribs: tender and flavorful, but expensive for what it is * Lemongrass pork belly: the standout dish. Crispy, juicy, and very flavorful * Shaking wagyu salad: the beef was tender, but it needed more salt. It could benefit from some more oyster sauce or fish sauce * Water spinach with garlic: Good * Southern pork egg rolls: Crispy and enjoyable, but the dipping sauce tasted watered down and lacked flavor Didn't really enjoy: * Clay pot fish: overly sweet and quite fatty. The fish itself was tender * King salmon sour soup: also very sweet. It needed more acidity and sourness, like tamarind * Villagers pork belly: the only noticeably salty dish. It had a strong porky fermented flavor that was good, but it really needs rice and fresh vegetables like cucumber to balance it * Lemongrass clams: fairly plain. The dipping sauce was the same watered-down sauce as the egg rolls * Calamansi margarita: extremely sour and overpowering * Spiked coconut with rum: it was warm, which made it less enjoyable Overall, most dishes leaned too sweet for my taste. Southeast Asian food is usually a balance of sweet, spicy, salty, and sour. Here, the sweetness often overpowered everything else. There were also quite a few items sold out when we arrived around 5 PM. I was not sure if they had been sold out for a while or just for the evening. As for service, ordering is done through an iPad. The first one to two rounds of food came out quickly. However, anything we ordered afterward, like extra rice or additional sides, either took a very long time or never came at all. We also tried using the call function on the iPad, but no one came over. I am not sure if they were short staffed or if the system was not being monitored. The restaurant itself was not busy at the time. Since many of the entrées are meant to be eaten with rice, this disrupted the flow of the meal quite a bit. At one point, we just ate everything without rice because we were hungry and did not want to keep waiting. That said, the staff we did interact with were very kind. Overall, I do not think I would come back for a full dinner again. I might stop in just for happy hour drinks and a few small bites since they have a nice water view!

Came here on a Tuesday evening and got seated pretty quick!…read more Ordered the espresso martini which was delicious and soooo smooth. Got bulgogi tots that was amazing, sauce and pickles that were topped went so well with the fried tots and bulgogi! I ordered the Garlic Noodles with chicken and this was soooo good! Super garlicky, chicken was nice and grilled/crispy and overall delicious! Vibes were amazing and I would come back again!

I arrived at almost 6 on a Monday night and was surprised the place was almost empty. It's fairly…read morelarge inside and has a decent happy hour, but there just weren't a lot of people dining at that hour. We ordered the seasoned fries and bulgogi tacos off the happy hour menu. The fries were skinny, fried and seasoned well and were a good portion size. The bulgogi tacos were also fairly large but I thought the flavor was lacking. The meat wasn't seasoned as much as I expected for bulgogi and the sauce didn't enhance the flavor....just made it messier to eat. Per the server's suggestion, I ordered the lomo saltado. The meat was seasoned well and flavorful, and there was a good mix of veg on the plate. Plenty of other things caught my eye on the menu so I may have to come back to try more!

18 & On Fire at Mizu Steakhouse…read more We celebrated my grandbaby's 18th birthday at Mizu in Renton. And let me tell you... life is funny. Back in the day, that exact location used to be a Shari's -- my parents' favorite go-to dinner spot when we wanted a simple family night out. Pancakes, pie, comfort food, booth conversations. Now? It's a Japanese hibachi grill. Full circle. Same building. Different era. New memories. The Experience The food? Good. The prices? Fine. The atmosphere? Great. The service? Okay. But the chef? The chef was the absolute star. He didn't just cook -- he entertained. He engaged everyone at the table. He made it a show. He made it a celebration. That's what you want for an 18th birthday. The fire. The chopping. The jokes. The crowd reactions. You could see my grandbaby soaking it in. And that matters more than anything. The Vibe It's one of those places you go when you want: * Food cooked right in front of you * A little drama with your dinner * Laughter at the table * An interactive experience It's not just eating. It's participating. And honestly? Watching generations sit around that grill -- remembering Shari's from back in the day while celebrating 18 years of life -- that hit different. Time moves. Buildings change. But family dinners? Those stay sacred. My Flava Rating 8 Flava Snaps I'd recommend it for anyone wanting a fun, entertaining, cook-at-your-table experience -- especially for birthdays or group celebrations. The chef carried the night. And that's not a small thing. -- Lady Flava LadyFlavaNews

Lots of good food. Cooked well. We had a large party of twelve. Many different dishes…read more Teppanyaki. Chicken, shrimp, scallops, bulgogi beef, NY steak and combo tempura appetizer. All the proteins were exceptionally well cooked and flavorful. Sides of vegetables and fried rice. Entertaining as the food is cooked in front of the table and the cook was funny. Great service.