Still an AMAZING establishment!…read more I took my bf's mom here and we had an amazing time! It was her FIRST time here and she cannot wait to come back. We both had the Aperol Spritz and their special, Smoked Salmon Penne pasta! Delicious!!! It's such a cute establishment! They have live music occasionally. Looks to be every 3 days so Wednesdays and Saturdays. Good spot and good parking too! Love this hidden gem!

This hidden gem in the heart of Mukilteo, is locally owned and operated by a passionate self taught…read moreChef who knows her food! The ambience upon entering was warm and inviting, walls adorned with musical legends. We were warmly greeted and encouraged to sit wherever we want. We started with the bruschetta and right away we could tell that Chef Tracy puts tremendous thought and care into the ingredients she uses. The bruschetta was well balanced, the flavors dancing on our tongue. We also enjoyed a fun and delicious caesar salad, lightly dressed with one of the best homemade dressings I've ever had. Our entree's, like the previous two courses, were also very good! We enjoyed a Smoked Salmon Penne (special) and a Pasta Al Pomodoro. Both were served in the fun boat like bowls and the portions were generous. Again, very thoughtfully prepared, with locally sourced ingredients that tasted amazing! For dessert we shared a to die for Affogato, made with a high quality vanilla bean ice cream and Italian Espresso. We are already planning a return trip to enjoy of Chef Tracy's famous pizzas, made with dough she prepares daily. If you are looking for tasty food, made with love and hand picked fresh ingredients, look no further! If you're lucky Miss Ann will be your server, making you feel like the neighbor they invited over for a meal.. A really good one!

In short Great deals on great drinks, food is really solid,…read moreand the setting is nice and friendly. Only drawback is that the hours are limited. In long Lately we've been seeking out places that are literally quieter--less volume on the music, more space between the tables, and so on. I'd been wanting to check out 5x5, anyway, since it's the only spot around with an exactly perfect rating score. It looked like it'd fit the bill for a low-key place, and off we went. We came in shortly after they opened on a Saturday (4:00 PM). You're in a larger business-traveler hotel here, aimed at Boeing and Boeing-sub folks traveling for work. The building looks kinda generic from outside, but there's plenty of parking, and the lobby has a high-ceilinged atrium vibe for sure. Nice floor tiles, nice carpet, tasteful furniture. Everything's in perfect shape. You don't feel the lounge vibe right away, but there's a gigantic fireplace ahead of you, warming both sides of the room from the middle. Around that, there are lots of sturdy, shiny tables under the lofty ceilings. Off to the side, there's a little lounge area, then another one. Everything in the lounge is bar-height seating, and there are a few flatscreens, probably showing the game. Most folks are in here, sitting around the bar in the middle of the room. We posted up at a table just outside the lounge. Lindsey was behind the bar, and cheerfully answered every single question we had about food and all their cocktails. She's super friendly and makes a great drink for sure. She seems to have a bunch of regulars who aren't staying at the hotel, which is a great sign, no doubt. We checked out the warm pretzel--such a decadent treat. The waffle fries (and especially the aioli that came with them) were awesome. The pizza was a great choice; we added pickled onions to the Speedway. The crust could be a little crisper but we took home what we didn't finish and it's great here, too. Service on food and drinks was really quick. The cocktails here can be really creative, and there are lots of classics with house twists on the recipe. They even have a pisco sour they've tweaked--that's a fair bit of work for a bartender to make mid-shift. We got 5 great drinks and 3 nice plates of food for $96, and I don't think we even ordered anything from the HH menu. This is a very easy place to add to the rotation.

We had a MARVELOUS experience!…read more My bf, his mom and myself passed by this place on a couple of walks. I've also marked it as a place to visit. It is part of the Staybridge Suite hotels here and this hotel in general, is always packed! We finally know why! The hotel inside is beautiful -- woodwork and a cozy ambience! The 5 x 5 bar & bistro is new. What it was before was an old theater. Matthew was a one-man show with two ladies helping him with carrying the done orders to the tables. It was actually quiet on a Wednesday when we had went. Only 3 tables occupied. We missed happy hour and settled on the regular menu. I had the chicken tenders (4-pc) with lemon pepper seasoning (oh my -- this was delicious!) along with sweet potato waffle fries. I also got the hummus plate -- fresh veggies and the hummus had feta cheese and olive oil too, yummy! My bf had the pepperoni pizza with cheddar cheese and topped with green onions. I had a taste of it and it was pretty good! My bf's mom had the fish burger with a side salad. Matthew was so kind and made a mental note of the orders. He even remembered my bf's mom saying 'no cheese' and he doubled checked with her after looking at the fish burger. Real nice guy and his service with the ladies was warm and delightful! They're forming an events room hall that will be done soon that used to be a pool area (so yes, no swimming pool anymore). They also have a nice patio area with long chairs and a nice mini bar/grills in the middle. I also had a limoncello cooler and my bf's mom has red wine too. We'd come back again!

Visiting from Florida…read more Greeted quickly and warmly~ Sat at bar... great ambiance Fast, caring service! If ever in Everett a must do!!

HH review In short…read moreGreat design in a very welcoming space. Food might be under-seasoned to some people, but it's very well executed...and you can always add salsa. Great bar program, too. In long Previously, my biggest complaint with coming here was the total lack of parking every time I have tried. They obviously have no trouble getting the crowds in here. Today we scored some free time in the mid-afternoon, and their HH starts at 3:00 every day. We did go off the HH menu for 3 items, which ended up being worth it. You can't help but notice the buildout here. Pretty lights, interesting patterns or murals on almost every wall, lots of cool detail to the finishes everywhere you look. They even have yon selfie wall next to the washrooms (they took down a much bigger one). The bar has a couple flatscreens showing the game, but I'd probably not come here specifically to pay attention to a ballgame. At regular price, we got an awesome plate of chunky guac which I'd put against guac anywhere around here, at least that I've tried. At $15, it was almost a buck a bite, but, man, it was tasty. The bean dip had a great creamy consistency and mixed well with all the other condiments. We also got a muddled fruit cocktail from the regular menu, which was also excellent. The ceviche isn't a huge portion, and not overloaded with shrimp, but, hey, it's HH, and it's super fresh and tasty. The street tacos had awesome grilled flavor on the chicken, and the salsa served with them was fresh and excellent. We got 2 other salsas with our chips; the table salsa is nice but mild on the heat. The habanero salsa was a little too runny to get much on a plain chip, but it had great flavor and kick. Everything tasted really fresh and added plenty of seasoning to whatever was on the table. This is definitely a good place to mash up your salsas and dips and see what you concoct. The street corn was delicious. Such a perfect HH food--easy for the kitchen, but tons of flavor, and they nail the presentation. Corn tasted really sweet and crunchy even though you know they get it frozen. I'd get it again any time. For 3 apps, 2 dips, and 2 cocktails, we were under $90 before tip. Not too bad, especially since we went off the HH menu for stuff. This place is definitely in the rotation.

Located just past TSA in the Paine field airport in Everett. This is our favorite location to stop…read morefor a quick bite to share and a drink before our flight. Friendly service, decent menu, full bar. Relaxing atmosphere pre flight. Can hear all airline announcements while waiting. Get to the airport early and have a relaxing time.

The Upper Case bar inside the Paine Field airport is the perfect stop before you set off on your…read morenext destination. The food & drinks were amazing. Pictures is the Elite Espresso Martini which the bar tender said is one of the best drinks in the menu! And after a couple sips I can also agree, I am an avid Espresso Martini connoisseur so I will be very honest about my reviews. Not pictured is our Chicken Sausage and Cheese on a biscuit. Which my husband and I devoured with fresh strawberries and blueberries. The servers were very attentive checking in on us and our drinks. If you are flying in or out of Paine Field make sure to stop here for a little pick me up!

In short, as a Spanish gal, I highly recommend this restaurant. Don't let the location being in a…read moreshopping strip mall stop fool you! THE INSIDE: We were seated quickly. A/C was running high as it was a super humid and hot Saturday. The restaurant is one big open space with large, comfortable booths lining the walls and a selection of tables in the center. This would suit large groups, too. There's a small outdoor patio area with umbrella covered seating. They had World Cup games on and decor to match. THE FOOD: We immediately had warm, thick tortilla chips and house made red salsa on the table. Salsa is on the spicier side, but was absolutely delicious. We had the Cadillac margarita (moderately strong and well mixed), tacos dorado with steak (fried and seasoned perfectly), and corn tacos with birria (melt-in-your-mouth and perfect temp). The bar is its own little mixology section and is very well stocked. SIDE NOTES: We were way too full for dessert, but there were several nice options that all looked and smelled amazing as they passed us. Can't wait to go back when we have emptier stomachs to try more!

Didn't live up to the high reviews. I came here because I read the reviews and iam disappointed in…read morethe food. The carne asada and tortillas were on a cheap budget. Glad I won't be coming here again. I order the chorizo con huevo and later throughout the day I'm having bowel issues and I feel ill. Keep in mind I only ate here and that's all I ate today. I eat healthy everyday but today was a cheat day because I wanted to enjoy home food but it's terrible here.

The quantity of food is outstanding and a lot of different options, i ended up trying the sriracha…read moremac with steak, that was amazing !!! Service is outstanding the staff is super friendly. Ambiance is nice a little sport bar with a lot of tv's to enjoy games or fights!

Whoever is on the aux is doing a wonderful job keeping the vibes up. The music is nostalgic and…read moregood + fits the ambiance. I'm not much of a drinker but the drinks here are superb and the service makes this place even better. The bartender was very down to earth and checked in a lot and answered all of our questions with enthusiasm and personality. The ambiance was lovely and i enjoyed my espresso martini. This has become my go-to spot for hanging w/ my friends on late evenings. I think this place will be a nice core memory place to look back on after my college days.

First visit lots of help with any questions. Excellent service. Very welcoming atmosphere…read more Vermicelli with lemongrass chicken oh so good. Noodles perfectly cooked and lots of carefully diced veggies with chopped peanuts. Menu has clear message about peanuts. Owner we spoke to when she came to our table said they accommodate ant dietary restrictions. Hubby said sliced beef sandwich now his favorite.

Usually I have the luxury of just having to review the food but this time was under different…read morecircumstances. I put in the online order around 4:15pm and had an agenda - drop off my kid at softball practice at 5, pick up the food at 5:15, go and feed my 90 yr old bed-ridden father with whatever time I have left before I have to go do some OT at 6:30. I picked the wrong Basil location so that was my fault but I caught it in time and arrived right at 5:15. I walked in and two to-go orders were ready for pickup. None of which were mine. Two teenage boys were cleaning and no patrons were there. The interior looks pretty cool. Nicer than the Everett location. Regardless, one of the guys asks how I ordered it and I said through the website. He said it should be right up then. He comes out about 5 minutes later and admits their "device wasn't on" so they just now see my order and it'll be another 15 minutes. I sincerely appreciate the honesty and accountability but if you're a brand new location and it's 45 minutes after you open, turning on such a device should absolutely be MISSION CRITICAL and priority number. No offer to rectify anything or comp anything, just an apology. The food quality should have a standard and be good all the time so rating a place for their food should be the status quo but what puts a place above the competition is their service and efficiency. This experience was incredibly disappointing - especially when there's the Everett location to compare it to. The owner:patriarch has greeted me and conversed with me multiple times and it's run very well. As for Lynnwood, obviously I don't know who was in the back but a new location should be supervised by the most experienced of staff for the first few weeks, if not months.

Since no one has taken a decent photo of the interior space, here it is! Fairly small bar, Saturday…read morenight 7:45pm, I got lucky with snagging a couple bar top spots but otherwise no tables were available. Food was pretty good - just selected a few of their appetizers; my favorite was the fried dumplings! Spam Masubi was just ok, kinda dry - I'm used to there being a bit of eel sauce beyond just the spam glaze, but I'd try it again! The Mac salad could have used some salt and pepper. Note: they did offer me S&P, so I could have spruced it up myself & I understand wanting to cater to majority tastes - nonetheless I found it to be a bit bland. Multiple Tv screens. Looks like a good place to catch a game with friends. Overall, will be back!

3.5/5 stars! Twisted Lime has been around for quite some…read moretime but it was nice to visit after so long! The interior is Hawaiian-themed and also has an outdoor seating area which is perfect for the summer! My friend and I shared some spam musubi and got some drinks. The spam musubi was...meh. It's not bad but I've had better at Hmart lol. The drinks aren't bad though! I got the margarita and tequila sunrise- yummy! I love how they have all day specials so take a look at the chalk board hung up at the bar when you come visit. Our server Makalya was fantastic- she brought such good vibes and was absolutely wonderful! Hope to come back and try more items on the menu.

My husband was given an InKind gift card and Red Cork Bistro happens to be the only InKind…read morerestaurant that is north of Lynnwood, so we made a reservation for a date night dinner. Don't let the little unassuming restaurant tucked away in a strip mall fool you. The food , service, and ambience is what you'd expect to get from restaurant in a much more upscale area. We started out with drinks, a bright refreshing glass of Riesling for me and an old fashioned for my hubby. For starts, I tried the poblano corn chowder and we also shared the boar and beef meatball small plate. Both were absolutely delicious and were devoured. For entrees I had the wild boar bolognese and my husband had the lemon thyme chicken. The portions, especially the pasta, were generous and the dishes were really well composed. It was an excellent meal with excellent service. I look forward to coming back again.

I always get a to-go order of their chicken parm with pasta and garlic bread and it is delectable!…read moreI haven't been inside the restaurant, but my friends/family have and they believe the service is fantastic with a beautiful ambience. I would definitely recommend if you're in mukilteo !