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    Crystal Creek Cafe

    3.9 (614 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    CRYSTAL CREEK CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Biscuits, eggs and hash the chicken fried steak comes on a separate plate
    Noureena M.

    So Memorial Day I didn't plan to go out but some friends took us out for my wife's birthday which was the day prior. We agreed to try the crystal cafe in Bothell and fingers crossed it's good. We arrived and as expected it was a bit of a wait. While waiting I noticed a lot of people coming out with clear containers of biscuits. I prefer toast but I was intrigued. I ordered the chicken fried steak and two others also tried the steak. Another accompaniment had the chicken fingers and the bleu burger. We tore up everything it was so good except the hash browns could use some seasoning but the biscuits were a total win.

    Almond crunch French toast 5/5
    Ash G.

    I love a good breakfast place and this is it, it is always full so be sure to add yourself to their waitlist. It has a cozy diner-esq vibe to it and I love everything about it. Every breakfast item I've  had here has been insanely yummy, just great food, insane portions and a friendly and capable staff (yes they are packed but they always make an effort to be nice). So I shared a plate of the Almond Crunch, OMG I love this thing with a passion but because I cannot just choose one thing I also shared a few (more than a few) bites of the Migas, savory bliss of eggs and beef with cheese onions peppers and all kinds of yumminess, I love getting these with hashbrowns. Which reminds me one of the few places that still has hashbrowns on its menu (I'm pointing at you breakfast potatoes)

    Chicken wings
    Robert W.

    Wings hot (temperature)unfortunately a little over cooked and a had a burnt flavour. Coca Cola braised short ribs came out barely warm. Sent back and waiting still over 15 min. Not impressed We've been before and not much has changed. We won't be back We asked for the meal to be boxed. She said she'll bring it. I asked her to do it. What? You're not allowed to box food but you can serve it?

    Lance P.

    There food is classic diner fair. The service - once you get in - is good. The problem is they close with no notice and without posting seemingly anywhere. The bar will unexpectedly be closed. The whole restaurant will be suddenly closed early with no info on social media except a sign on the door. This also happens at the partner locations in Sammamish, so this is an organizational problem. I don't mind you deciding to close earlier on a holiday. Or for training. But for the love of hecking heck, would you post on one of your many social media accounts when you close early so we don't speed precious $5.50 gas driving up there? We checked your Facebook before driving up - no notice of closing early. We checked your website - no notice of closing early. I checked both instagram account (don't know which one is real) - no notice. Please use one of your social media accounts to post when you're closing early. That's all

    Hobo Scramble with side of pancakes
    Mark E.

    Quite the busy place on a Sunday morning. We luckily found they had an online sign in sheet so we did that which gave us about 25 minutes to get there. We made it with a few minutes to spare and were seated immediately. Otherwise we heard them telling people it was a 40 minute wait. The waitress we had was super friendly and funny and kept our coffee flowing which was surprising for as busy as they were. Now the food. I ordered the hobo scramble with pancakes and a side of bacon. The scramble was really good except to much sour cream thrown on top (ask for it on the side). The pancakes were nice and fluffy but the bacon, it was excellent. Good thick pieces cooked to the right amount of crispy. Overall I give this 4 stars. Only because it was so crowded and loud, which is not there fault just super busy

    Breakfast Duo
    Kyra M.

    My family and I have been coming here every weekend for the past 16 years. We love all the food options they have, and it always tastes great! If you are into comfort food this is the place for you. We now know the majority of the servers and host's and they are so friendly and provide amazing service. The theme of aviation is very apparent in here and it creates a fun space.

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    Great service and food. Even my five year old loved the crispy chosen tenders and is a very picky eater.

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    Great waiting staff, memorable omelettes and now pastries from Larsens. Pies are always solid too.

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    Good food nice service. Good eggs benedict as well. I always get the blood orange with champagne.

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    What is the price of prime rib?

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    The Port Of Peri Peri - Bothell

    The Port Of Peri Peri - Bothell

    4.1
    (105 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    After landing in Seattle for the first time during a day of travel, this place hit the spot! The…read morerestaurant has a few parking spots out front with some outdoor tables. We (my husband and I) were greeted and helped with navigating the menu, as well as how to order on their touch-screen kiosk. We ordered the 7 chicken tenders, and got half mild and the other half hot. We also got a side of the Port Rice. When we were there, the whole place was empty, but still, the table we chose was dirty, so we wiped it down ourselves. The greeting staff lady was very kind and helpful, but the other staff who brought us our food weren't as open to being friendly. The chicken came out hot (in temperature) as well as the rice. It didn't take long to get our food since we were the only ones there. The mild chicken flavor was my favorite. It had a good, unique flavor. The hot flavor was too vinegary for me, but my husband liked it as he sweated through the spice. We enjoyed the rice paired with the chicken. We didn't realize it until after, but they actually gave us 8 chicken tenders, so that was kind; they were large, too. We should have gotten a second side so that we had more of a meal, maybe something crunchy, but by golly, the prices in WA are insane for food, so we chose not to. They provided us with two dipping sauces in glass bottles, both labeled 'garlic sauce,' but 'garlic' was spelled incorrectly (maybe the art was made with AI? How did the marketing department miss that?). One bottle was white sauce, and the other was a red sauce, so we were confused why they were both labeled garlic, because one was more of a chili taste. We left pretty full and satisfied and were happy to have stopped by.

    I've visited several times and have mixed feelings. The food comes out quickly, there's plenty of…read moreseating, and the signature chicken leg and thigh is usually tasty. However, the portion size is inconsistent--sometimes it's a large piece, other times noticeably smaller. Service is minimal, with the person behind the counter often on her phone and little interaction beyond bringing the food to the table. My biggest concern is cleanliness. Cutlery is stored upside down in wooden boxes on each table, but many tables are missing complete sets. The boxes are also dusty, and the cutlery can pick up visible dirt from them (see photo), which is not very appealing. With better attention to cleanliness, consistency, and customer service, the overall experience would improve considerably.

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    The Port Of Peri Peri - Bothell
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    Russell's Restaurant

    Russell's Restaurant

    4.0
    (602 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$$

    I had been waiting for the proper excuse to travel north to have dinner north to have dinner at…read moreRussell's Restaurant. Finally got it last week. At today's restaurant prices when you splurge on a nice dinner you really want it to be an experience. Russell's delivered in every respect. Although it is located adjacent to a business park you feel like you're in a small town rural setting. Our server was wonderful. He was equal parts host, advisor, comedian, and server. His skill added to the experience, without being intrusive. Cocktails were delightful. One Laphroaig with a big cube, one Huckleberry cosmo. Dinner was a split beet salad, one ribeye done medium rare, and one rack of lamb also done medium rare. Both were perfect, the salad was the great starter. For a complete dinner experience Russell's is a fantastic option.

    Came to Russell's for the first time for a Valentines wine dinner featuring Warr King and Vagabond…read morewines. Interesting story there with the wines/owners that I'll spare you - but to the event. Wine was flowing and overall tasty. As with any tasting, some are to your taste, some aren't. The food overall also was good! Nitpicking we were less than impressed with the rissoto and a couple other small things - but considering they were catering for 100 folks and still running normal service downstairs it was pretty good! That ganache tart was killer. Would love to come back for regular dinner and see how they really shine. 8/10 will return

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    Crème brûlée, Banana bread pudding
    Crème brûlée, Banana bread pudding
    Huckleberry cosmo and a sip of Laphroaig Scotch with a giant cube.

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    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Lynnwood

    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Lynnwood

    4.3
    (952 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$$

    I came up here to grab dinner and to watch the soccer game, where America unfortunately lost…read more While here, I grabbed a prime rib sandwich with a twice baked potato, and my friends ordered a burger and a prime rib. I was really happy I was able to get a twice baked potato, because I find them as a delicacy that are slowly fading away. I loved how all the flavors in this just came together so well. And it was definitely the star of the show. For the prime rib sandwich, I found that when paired with the au jus, it came together quite well. I noticed my friend got horseradish with his dish, but I didn't get it with mine. When I added some of that to the sandwich, it elevated it even more. I tried a bite of my friend's prime rib and it was pretty solid. The crispy onion was really good too. The fries from my friend's burger weren't bad either. The service here is really attentive, they have a pretty solid happy hour menu and the ambiance is really nice here too. I would recommend coming here!

    First time at the Keg. Very curious why the place is packed each time…read more We tried the calamari, keg burger and the prime rib sandwich. Calamari was so light, very colourful as it was served with jalapeño slices, red pepper strips, tentacles and squid rings. So perfect, so good! Generous amount too! Keg burger served with crunchy French fries. Very good. Cooked perfect! Prime rib sandwich was good. Served with au jus and grilled veggies as a replacement for French fries. Perfect combo! Served as we sat a fresh warm bread. Very good. Server was friendly and knowledgeable. Nice place. There is a bar, dining area and outside dining area opens up during the summer months. Lots of parking. Typical set up for a steak house. Glad to have tried this place.

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    Fresh warm bread
    Fresh warm bread
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    The Cheesecake Factory

    The Cheesecake Factory

    2.7
    (773 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    First time dining in after years of only ordering takeout, and it did not disappoint. We came for…read moremy birthday dinner on a Friday evening and had a reservation, so we were seated right away even though the restaurant was absolutely packed. As always, the portions were huge and everything was satisfying. For dessert we took home Linda's Fudge Cake and the Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake to go. One of the reasons I love Cheesecake Factory is that you always get great value for your money: generous portions, complimentary bread basket.. always hits the spot. Will definitely be back!

    This is a classic family restaurant that people go to, but the last two times I've come to this…read morelocation over the last year, the service times have been attrocious. Both times, the bread was still baking and wasn't ready for over half an hour. The time to take our order was on the slow side, but the time to receive our food was even worse; one visit we didn't get our food until a whole hour after ordering, and half the plates were cold and clearly sitting for a while. This doesn't account for the 1hr+ wait that's very typical for this location. Some dishes are good and some aren't, it seems to be very hit-or-miss, which makes sense for the huge menu they offer. My favorite that never goes wrong is their Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken. The cheesecake and the brown bread are the things I look forward to the most when coming to The Cheesecake Factory. But the service wait times are so bad, I don't recommend coming here to sit down and eat. Takeout for the cheesecake is what I would recommend.

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    The Cheesecake Factory
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    Outback Steakhouse

    Outback Steakhouse

    2.7
    (342 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We have come to this particular location for years though it's a bit of a drive. Outback clearly…read moreis a low bar chain steakhouse and we don't eat at other locations while traveling but feel like this is our "comfort place" when I don't want to cook and the wife just wants a "Rita" with dinner. A friend that's particular always talks about Outback being a salty menu and it is but I'm ok with that. Two tips: Costco has gift card packs that turn into 20% off While the dining room and host busy during peak times, the bar has open seating often that a couple people can just go take. This has become our norm. This last Friday night there was a lot of the senior bunch taking advantage of this in even bigger groups so it was more busy but we snagged a table with views of the tvs for games. The servers this time were friendly but not particularly efficient or thorough. One bussed my napkin after my salad course and it took us 10 minutes to get utensils and napkins in the first place!!? They were busy but I've had much better service here regularly. But it worked out great with a big beer and her Rita and the food was reliably good. Great bread and the steak always cooked to my order I often get the loaded potato and it is! If you tell them to have chef make the potato likes he's high, they bring you an extra plate of all the toppings! We will return regardless of some variation in service time.

    I used to love this Outback location, but this visit was a mess and nothing like the Outback I…read moreremember from months past. Right away, there was a fundamental flaw with the service flow: our waitress was friendly and professional and took our order, but a different person delivered the food (black shirt--maybe a busser, and she seemed new). She didn't know whose order was whose and handed plates to us instead of placing them on the table. My upgraded wedge salad came out odd, with balsamic vinegar on top of the ranch. The lettuce also tasted bitter and the ranch lacked the usual flavor. When the plate was handed to me, the bottom was covered in dressing, so I got ranch all over my hands. Then I grabbed my fork and the handle was covered in balsamic vinegar, so now I had ranch and balsamic on my hands. I asked for napkins and we waited a long time and didn't get them until much later. Entrees were mixed up too. And the busser brought out my mom's ribs, they slid completely off the plate and onto the (dirty) serving tray. Instead of replacing them, the busser picked them up with her bare hands--I watched her fingers sink into the ribs--put them back on the plate, and tried to hand them to my mom. I asked her to please replace them. She came back a minute or two later with what may have been a new plate, but it was pretty darn fast and it honestly looked like they may have just added more sauce to cover the finger imprints (hard to tell). More problems: * My mom asked for plain mashed potatoes with butter (food allergies), but she was given loaded mashed potatoes instead. The mashed potatoes were also lukewarm and bland. * My mom also asked for a Coke refill and never got it. * The ribs weren't hot (lukewarm), were salty, and the sauce didn't taste like it usually does--overall very mediocre. * My girlfriend ordered her ribeye steak medium-well and it came very well done. It was very thin, tough, lacked flavor, and honestly seemed boiled. Her side of onions tasted soapy. * While eating my ribs, I found a packaged wet napkin under the food on my plate. It was still in the package, but it was under the food, which isn't sanitary (someone's hands placed it there). I told the waitress politely what happened. She apologized, stayed professional, and asked how the ribs were. I showed her the wet napkin under the food, and she reminded the assistant that I needed napkins (with a "please," of course). Then a woman who didn't identify herself as a manager (but must have been) offered cheesecake "for the hassle." It was a nice gesture, but we didn't want cheesecake. When I explained the rib incident, she said the busser told her she had been wearing gloves. That was 100% false, and that untruth made me wonder if the ribs were actually replaced or just "covered up" with more sauce. The cheesecake was barely edible--flavorless. We each took a bite and left the rest. We asked for the bill three times because we just wanted to leave. It took about 25 minutes to get it, and she finally brought napkins then. My girlfriend also asked for a takeout box for the barely eaten steak (for our dog), and that took about 20 minutes. Then the busser brought out a piece of plain cheesecake and said it was the takeout we ordered (we did not). The waitress later said the assistant gave it to us "since she felt bad," which was unusual since we clearly didn't like the cheesecake and we never wanted or ordered it. $140 total, and they didn't even comp the ribs--just gave us bad cheesecake we didn't want and couldn't eat. Not a great experience, and it wasn't even that busy - Saturday night and maybe 50% full at most. We won't be back. Solid one star. And we'll be redoing my mom's 82nd birthday dinner somewhere else. I relied on outback consistency - however instead it was a #totalfail

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