I got to go back to the Beach House at happy hour. I had a reservation for 3 io the bar. They were…read morevery full when I arrived but they were happy to accommodate me and give me a wonderful table by the window. I scored a parking spot in their lot which is challenging but the last time I parked at the park right next to it which was easy enough. I ordered the three salmon sliders. They were flavorful and so yummy. I would order it again. I have had many things on the different menus and always walked away happy with my choice. The service was great and I'm so happy I got to return to this restaurant.

What a great spot! Beautiful views of the lake and people watching from any seat in the restaurant…read more I had the espresso martini, it was delicious. I let the server "surprise me" with my meal as I couldn't decided between two dishes and it didn't disappoint! Fish n chips tasted fresh with just the right amount of crispy outside and tender inside. I will definitely be coming back. Totally suggest for a day date and then take a walk along the water front!

In searching for a place to dine while staying in Kirkland on a Saturday night, we stumbled upon a…read morereal gem. In asking for a table for two we were immediately seated at a high table with a view of the lake. The wait staff was cordial, profession and very friendly. When we asked for recommendations, we jumped on it. A Flat steak grilled to perfection with an onion marmalade and bleu cheese chunks, Roasted smashed potatoes with a delicious cheesy sauce, and prawns with cheesy grits. I had a lovely red wine to pair with my steak and honestly, it was a wonderful evening with my wife of 33 years and a night on the town just enjoying the cooler temps - we're from the Phoenix area if you're curious. We will be back. Loved this establishment - and the fantastic staff.

I came to RockCreek with my best friend for happy hour, which runs from 2-5 PM, and it was a great…read moreexperience overall. We initially sat outside, but the staff let us know that happy hour is only available inside. It was a little different than expected since the weather was nice, but no big deal. We moved inside and got settled with the happy hour menu. Our waiter was excellent throughout the entire visit. He was attentive, checked in on us often, and made sure we had everything we needed. We ordered some drinks and started trying different dishes. We got the calamari, oysters, paella, and crab cakes, and everything was really delicious. The calamari had a nice presentation and came with a sweet and sour sauce. My only small note was that there seemed to be more vegetables than calamari, but the flavor was still great. The oysters were packed with buttery garlic flavor, which was amazing. The paella was simple but incredibly tasty, and the clam was cooked perfectly. The crab cakes had a great crunch and came with a white sauce underneath that tied the whole dish together. Overall, RockCreek's happy hour was definitely worth checking out. Great food, good service, and a fun spot to enjoy with friends!

This restaurant has a parking garage and it's on Lake Washington with easy walkability around…read moredowntown Kirkland. I attended an event tonight at this Anthony's location. We had a partial view which was nice in the room we were in. I had the side Caesar salad, Salmon with rice, vegetables and Crème Brûlée. Everything was really good and I especially loved the salmon. The portions were really good and I truly love this location.

If you're looking for a gorgeous waterfront dinner spot in Kirkland, this cute little place…read moredelivers 10/10 views, complete with patio seating and stunning sunset backdrops. The food is a bit of a mixed bag, but the cod is a must-try. It was packed with flavor, beautifully complemented by a unique mix of nuts, dried grapes, and pineapple. The salmon was also well-cooked, though its sides and toppings fell a little bland. For dessert, we tried the chocolate lava cake. We've spend around $150 for two. While we appreciated the staff letting us know it would take 15 minutes to prepare, the flavor itself was fairly standard--just a classic lava cake with raspberry sauce and a truffle filling that felt a bit too rich to finish. A huge perk of dining here is the parking situation. They offer complimentary valet as well as two hours of free parking in the P2 garage, which is an absolute lifesaver during busy weekend rushes.

If you are looking for a place with delicious food, service and atmosphere you should try this…read moreplace. A little piece of Italia near you. The fresh pasta amazing!!!!. You feel special since your arrival. Amazing service from the owners Cindy and Fernando. plus you are part of the entertainment. You will not be disappointed

Great food (I think I've tried half the menu by now and enjoyed all of it). Excellent service…read more Great atmosphere - love the family feel and live music. Great time as always.

Super convenient spot if you want to grab a quick bite and be by the waterfront. My friends and I…read moreshared a white clam chowder bowl and walked across the street to sit on the dock and enjoy the view. There were lots of people paddle boarding nearby or just chilling in the water as well. Nothing crazy for clam chowder but I thought it was pretty decent

Ate lunch here today. Ordered coconut shrimp, first batch came out burned. Second batch still…read moreovercooked. Lemonade is Country time powder mix. I was particularly disgusted with the bus person clearing the table next to us, cleared table using the same tray with new place settings. Put new place settings on the table with her dirty hands. Very gross practice. Will not be back!!

One of our favorites! Great bar and good food; small-ish menu but you can see how that helps with…read moreconsistency. The tostones are a favorite appetizer as well as the brussel sprouts. We've also enjoyed the risottos, pastas and the sandwiches. We have yet to have anything we didn't like and everything is prepared well. Service is friendly and fast; it's small but has a great over 21 vibe.

This place is listed as a cocktail bar, but has great food options as well! I had the halibut, and…read moreit was perfectly cooked and delicious. The service was great and the waitress made me a special Manhattan. It's a little dark and intimate spot to enjoy a cocktail and eats right on Kirkland's waterfront. Looks like they have a great selection on their Happy Hour menu until 5:30pm daily that I'll be back to check out soon!

Ristorante Paradiso is a long time Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Kirkland. I have…read morebeen coming here for as long as I can remember (20 to 30 years maybe, so long that I didn't realize I never wrote a review). This restaurant has been well received for both business dinners and personal dinners. They are old school charming Italian (not to be confused with American Italian). The service is often warm and charming. The restaurant is painted with warm tones and artworks of villas. Business partners from foreign countries often find this restaurant adorable. The menu has some hits-and-misses, but we have settled on our favorites by now. My hubby orders their lasagna as his favorite; he often orders it early since it's a longer time to cook. I recently visited with girlfriends, so extra desserts are involved. Lol. The Food: Salmone Piccata, $32 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Fresh salmon filet, capers, lemon, garlic, white wine sauce This is my standing order - a good size piece of salmon rests on veggies with a wonderful wine sauce. It's light, it's a repeatable dish, and I don't feel guilty afterwards. Tartufo Classico - 4.5 Stars Menu: Chocolate Gelato, zabaglione cream center, covered with crushed caramelized hazelnuts and cocoa powder Tiramisu - 4 Stars Menu: Ladyfinger biscuits, espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese, and whipped cream Curse my sweet tooth friend who convinced us to order not one but two desserts to share. The tartufo is more unique, and somewhat reminds me of a much better Ferrero Rocher. I particularly like the cool gelato. The tiramisu is of course the classic. If I am sharing with hubby, the tartufo is the easy win.

My wife and I went for a lunch date for the first time in a while. Our 3rd baby had his first day…read morein daycare, so we decided to plan for lunch during Seattle Restaurant Week. My wife had never been here, and for me it had been over 10 years, so we were looking forward to it. Unfortunately, it turned out to be disappointing. On the positive side, the bread was good, the burrata appetizer was tasty, and my Marsala chicken wasn't too bad. However, my wife's Linguine Tutta Mare was not good at all. The mussels tasted completely off and had a bad smell. I tried them myself and they were fishy, not how mussels are supposed to taste. We told our waiter, and he kind of brushed it off, saying they get their seafood in daily and that mussels can sometimes be "that way." He gave no apology and no real acknowledgment to the issue, but just cleared our plates and walked away. To top it all off, they were out of the Panna Cotta, which was the dessert I'd been looking forward to. The other options didn't appeal to us as much, but we settled for them anyway. Afterwards, we still felt a little hungry. For our first lunch date in a while, this was a real letdown. Definitely not worth $35 per person.

This cute little place is tucked in between stores but serves ultra fresh sushi. Service is always…read moreprompt. We normally sit at the bar and let the sushi chef make 3 rolls of his choice and some sashimi, we pair that with tea and enjoy his creation. We are Kiwami regulars.

I'd come back to try the happy hour. The food was good and priced reasonably. The portions are good…read moreand service was attentive. We went on a weekday before 6pm and there were plenty of seats. After 6:30 it started to get filled up Dive bar music was a fun twist to normal Japanese spots

We entered Le Grand with reasonably high expectations, and the restaurant exceeded them at…read morevirtually every level. Every dish at our table was outstanding; the meals were substantially better than I expected. We shared and tasted across the table, and there wasn't a weak dish or nuance among them. The service was equally impressive. Our server had an exceptional knowledge of all menu items as well as the wine list, and she was patient and genuinely cheerful while helping me work through four separate wine tastes before I made my final selection. At no point did I feel rushed or as though I were creating extra work for her. She seemed genuinely interested in helping me find a wine I would enjoy, and, in the end, I really did. What impressed me just as much was the overall service culture at Le Grand. When our server was occupied elsewhere, other members of the staff regularly passed our table and often asked whether they could help in any way, and that was so helpful because, as I recall, we did need more butter at one point and more water at another. I never heard "Sorry, that's not my table" or any other such attitude that sometimes appears in restaurants. Hospitality clearly seems to be a shared responsibility here. It Le Grand expensive? Yes, moderately so. But you will not leave this restaurant with any sense that value was lacking. And I cannot say the same for other expensive restaurants nearby (I will leave out the names of those places). The combination of excellent food, knowledgeable and gracious service, and attention to detail made this one of the most satisfying restaurant experiences we have had in quite some time. Our server deserved every penny of her gratuity, and Le Grand deserves considerably more recognition than it seems to receive here. We will absolutely return, and repeatedly.

Unfortunately this past experience was not as good. They have a great menu, great produce and an…read moreamazing location but the food preparation doesn't always stand up. Tonight's risotto with grilled chicken added on had obviously sat under the salamander for far too long-the chicken was absolutely hammered. For the prices customers pay, you just can't send that out. Otherwise it was fairly good. Service was also good and the vibe and view of the place is just amazing.

Parking is easy to find as it's right next to City hall which has free parking after 5 PM or during…read moreweekends. Self serve and quickly made, free ice cream with receipt and fruit at the beginning. Delicious and would return

YGF Malatang opened up a location downtown Kirkland and this located is probably my favorite due to…read morehow it is set up. Instead of the ingredients being in refrigerator cases its laid out in kind of a buffet style making it easier to grab what you're wanting. This location is smaller than the one in Tukwila but during the times I've visited there were always seats available. The interior is bright, clean, and modern. I believe they took over another malatang restaurant. Their classic beef bone broth 1/2 spicy is my go too. The broth is rich, savory, and not overly salty. The ingredients were fresh and the meat was of good quality. I love that they give you fresh fruit while you wait for your food and get to end with meal with complimentary ice cream!