This was one of my favorite eats while my husband and I had our holiday in Seattle. We were driving from our friends house and my husband was really craving teriyaki and we found Grillbird online, it was close and their menu was exactly what we wanted. I ordered the chicken teriyaki with white rice and asked for a side of the spicy sauce, my husband ordered the build your own plate choosing five spice beef and chicken katsu with plenty of teriyaki sauce and spicy sauce. We had a hard time ordering on the kiosk, so the cashier took our order he was really nice and super informative. You can't eat in the restaurant so it's perfect to just order online and go but they do have seating to wait for your food. When we got back to our hotel we had a little bed picnic, can I tell you this is the best teriyaki chicken I have ever eaten. The sauce is perfect not too sweet and had hints of cherry, not sure if that's even right. I also wanted to try the spicy sauce and holy, that is spicy my mouth was on fire but in the most delicious way. I wish that we had a Grillbird in San Diego, I wonder if you can order their sauces to be mailed? read more

Grillbird - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fucking web order not pushed through. Very inconsistent food. Not likely again! Son went to pick up and nothing, even though it said pick up in 15-20 minutes read more

Good neighborhood place. Food is good and we walk here but there is street parking. Portions are good size. We had the poke bowl and teriyaki chicken - $19.99 each. Quick service and friendly staff. read more

Grillbird - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Yo, take out teriyaki with hot sauce? I am in. Honestly, I like that the chicken isn't over cooked like some places. Get a little rice with it and it's a quick meal. read more

You can never go wrong with Grillbird imo. Food is always delicious, huge portions, chicken is crispy and not soggy. I love this place. I tried the greens today for the first time and I'm usually not a fan of bok choy but theirs was delicious and so well seasoned. Their cucumber salad is also phenomenal. I recommend the Bang Bang Chicken too read more

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The food was just okay, but the portions are huge. The teriyaki chicken was a bit dry and the sesame chicken was a little soft/soggy. The rice also was a bit mushy. It is a great option if you are looking for cheap food and large portions though. read more

Grillbird - Build your own (chicken teriyaki & sesame chicken) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oh my goodness, the food is amazing! Hubby and I got the grilled teriyaki chicken plates for lunch and were absolutely amazed at how perfectly everything was cooked! Highly recommended!! read more

We ordered the family meal to take out. The food was good but afterwards my mouth was so dry it must of had a lot of msg. The tofu and califlower delicious I liked it better than I thought I would. The teriyaki chicken was okay alittle too sweet for me. I like the dark meat. The other was a spicy chicken. See my photos of what we go it is three proteins and two sides we fit the Mac salad and cucumbers read more

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Very disappointed in Grillbird. I've had their teriyaki chicken and enjoyed it and I was looking forward to trying the Ebi Katsu sandwich, but the universe had other plans... I was able to order through Uber Eats during lunch time today (08/14/2025). When I and a bunch of other customers who also ordered through Uber Eats showed up, there was a sign on the door explaining that they were closed for repairs until 4pm!!! Ok, I understand having to do repairs or any preventative maintenance to keep your business running. BUT you should have disabled Uber Eats (and other online ordering services) during that time period. I tried calling the business line, no answer with a recorded message saying they were (not) busy. I messaged via IG to refund my money, no response. I was able to contact Uber Eats and took screenshots of my order and send in the photo from the business that they were closed. And it was easily reconciled. The repair guys even said they called the owner to let them know they should disable the order feature. Grillbird do better for your customers!!! I don't live in the area, so this was a special trip!!! -_- read more

Grillbird - Chicken Teriyaki Mac Salad cucumber salad - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love a restaurant that consistently delivers fresh, tasty food with good portions. Ghats what you get at Grillbird. Not a huge menu, but time and time again I have no regrets about picking it. read more

Couple of notes before you go to Grillbird: - They are entirely take-out. This means there is no seating. - Parking is tight and small. I'd recommend ordering online so you can grab and go. That being said, Grillbird was awesome. I love how meaningful the menu feels - it's small but they excel in what they do. I got the Ebi Katsu sandwich and a side of waffle fries. The Ebi Katsu is HUGE - they do not skimp on portions. The breading on the shrimp is light and fluffy. The bun is nicely toasted. The waffle fries are heavenly! My partner got a different combo and the mac salad also stood out to me. I would definitely come back to try more items off the menu. Even though it's out in West Seattle, it's super worth the visit. read more

Grillbird - Ebi Katsu Sando - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had the Bang Bang chicken. It was really tasty and unlike others stuff I've tried at similar restaurants. It had a sort of spicy garlic honey mustard thing going on. Plan on taking it to go since there's not seating. They have a good variety of drinks. I enjoyed the peach tea. The food was ready pretty quickly for how busy they were, too. I'll go back for sure! read more

We had a teriyaki craving this past Sunday and have recently been disappointed with our usual spots, so went to our friends at Yelp to find a new solid lead for great teriyaki After some research, we found ourselves headed to Grillbird, a place I'd heard a lot about. We realized that even though 30 minutes away, there is no dine in option, so hoped the food would travel well. We placed our order on their very nice online system. We arrived right on time and the food was just being finished. The place was just a lobby, but all very clean and very friendly employees. As soon as we received our bag of food, we headed back home to give it a try. Yelpers were spot on with their great reviews of this place. The Teriyaki chicken was some of the best I've had in the past few years. It had the char flavor, yet very tender and not over cooked. Just the right amount of sauce added, with an extra to-go cup just in case. My friend had the beef, which was also perfectly cooked and very tasty. Sides on our meals were the macaroni salad, the greens. and spring rolls. The spring rolls were cooked just right with a tangy sauce accompanying them. The greens were bok choy, also perfectly cooked and was amazed by the large portion size I was given. Grillbird will defnintely be a placed I'll revisit, as I don't have a problem driving for great food and this place dishes our some delicious grub! read more

Grillbird - Chicken Teriyaki, Sesame chicken, bok choy, and macaroni salad. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

All the food is delicious. Online ordering is convenient. We've been customers once they first opened in West Seattle. But we are so so so appreciative of the family meal price- we can eat fresh, flavorful food for less than any eat-in restaurant in Seattle. Thank you, Grillbird! read more

Fresh good quality food. Small on the inside not meant to sit in only grab and go. Very delicious and I'd eat there again. Actually found out about it on TikTok. The service was great they take your order and you wait. I got the spicy chicken (It was indeed spicy) with rice, mac, and cucumber salad. I enjoyed it all. Don't mind the poor lighting in the photo I was in a hurry to eat believe me it's delicious! read more

Grillbird - Spicy chicken, cucumber salad, and Mac salad - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Grillbird is oddly super busy, so if you're planning to grab food here, I'd definitely recommend ordering online in advance. It makes the whole process smoother because the pickup area doesn't have much seating, and the parking lot is pretty tight. Luckily, you can usually find a spot on the neighboring streets if the lot is full. As for the food--it's pretty good, definitely above "meh," but not quite amazing. Still, it's worth giving a try because it's not your regular teriyaki joint. The flavors are different, the vibe is casual, and it feels like a spot that's carving out its own identity in the Seattle food scene. Grillbird is busy for a reason. While it's not perfect, it's a solid option if you're looking for something a little different than the usual teriyaki. read more

They removed the 2 best items on the entire menu so I won't be going back - The delicious miso golden beets and fried chicken sandwich. Teriyaki portions are good, though costly. Chicken tastes fresh but the white rice is always gloopy and soggy, usually sticking to the paper takeout trays and adding bits of paper to each bite. read more

Top contender for best teriyaki in the city for me (i miigght still like I teriyaki more still). Flavors are on point and it feels like care was put into the tastes and quality. Like it's a meal that's got that touch to it. I also got the bang bang chicken and i mean it's just good. Like really good. I wish they had seating though but we took it to a nearby park to eat. read more

Grillbird - Bang bang chicken and chicken teriyaki (we got both and did a swapsies) - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Deceptive pricing and OK food. I would recommend ordering on the kiosk and not with the cashier, because the kiosk has clearer pricing while the cashier does not. I came here recently and got a teriyaki chicken plate. The price on the menu is $18, and it says you can sub out rice for cabbage or noodles, and comes with two sides. I subbed noodles and got mac salad and beet salad. The menu and cashier did not give any indication that anything I ordered would be upcharged, and even the screen while ordering does not tell you what is causing the higher price. My price inexplicably ended up at 22.50 instead of 18 (pre-tax)! Some friends of mine were using the kiosk to order so I looked over their shoulder - it turns out that subbing noodles is +$3 and the beet salad is +1.50. Neither of these prices are crazy, but not listing any of these numbers on the menus is very deceptive - it says that premium sides have additional charge, but does not specify which sides are premium, how much the additional charge is, or that the noodle substitution (not a side!) is an extra cost. Fortunately, I caught the discrepancy and the cashier was willing to change my order, but it was definitely a sour experience. There's nowhere to sit and eat in the restaurant, but there's a park pretty close by that has a table that I brought my food to. As for the food, it was fine - portion sizes were good, but all three items (chicken, mac salad, and beet salad) were a bit bland in my opinion, and the chicken had a few dry pieces. The mac salad was good, and the beet salad was just okay - I don't think the vinaigrette had much of a taste especially when eaten on the same plate as the teriyaki. Overall it was just average teriyaki which is a bit disappointing given the high reviews and price. read more

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This is a to-go only establishment around the neighborhood. I got the pork and katsu curry bowl, and you get to choose the carbs (brown rice for us!), and two sides included. The fried spring roll was surprisingly flavorful!!! Mac & Cheese was pretty decent. The "katsu sauce" was just in two small containers on the side which i thought was a little subpar. It tasted like just those premade sauce. The fried pork was pretty good, lightly breaded and crunchy and savory. This one item after tax is about $21+ read more

Grillbird - Pork and Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place used to be a favorite and somewhere I ordered from almost weekly. Over the past year or two, though, they've made a few menu changes that have slowly stripped away the things I loved most. First, they got rid of the original steak teriyaki. Yes, it was a little pricey, but it was incredible and totally worth it as an occasional treat. Then they replaced it with a steak and broccoli dish. Not quite the same, but still good enough to keep me coming back. Then, right as I got used to the broccoli beef substitute, it disappeared too! They replaced it with the 5-spice beef. It's alright, but definitely not a favorite and nowhere near the original. And now... the POG lemonade is gone too. Why?? That was one of the last things that could make the "eh" other items seem okay. Like, sure, the five-spice beef isn't the original... but at least I had the sweet, tart loveliness of the POG lemonade to balance it out. And the person working there was always kind enough to add a little extra to my lemonade (she was so sweet, thank you again!). At this point I feel like I'm watching all my favorite things slowly disappear from the menu. I still check the menu every once in a while in case they decide to add back the things I miss. So far, no dice. Remember the saying, "If it's not broken, don't fix it"? None of these things were broken. In fact, they were the glue holding together my stressed-out, need-to-figure-out-dinner-after-work burnout evenings. Please stop getting rid of the good stuff... and please, dear god, bring back the original steak teriyaki. Even if it's just for a limited time. At this point I'll take whatever I can get. read more

We stopped by after my daughter's soccer game and we wish we lived closer. We got 2 platters and we should have just gotten one and shared. I like that I could pick shredded cabbage instead of rice and the side of greens (bok choy) was so delicious my 12 year old kept stealing mine. Bang bang chicken and spicy garlic chicken were both really yummy! read more

Really good teriyaki spot in west seattle. Not a restaurant to eat at, but more of a grab and go spot Wife and I are here and both really enjoyed it! Would definitely come again read more

Drove by and saw this place and came back for some food. Walking in it's quiet....no seating inside at all. You just order and leave. They have a screen you can order from or someone there will take you order. They have different food options here. I ordered a Chicken Teriyaki/Katsu mix & Strawberry Lemonade. Chicken Teriyaki was a little dry but ok....Chicken Katsu was good and they make their own Katsu sauce. Strawberry Lemonade was ok. If you're in the area check it out. read more

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Three years later and nothing has changed, consistently delicious and great portion size, quick and friendly service. Ordered the Chicken Teriyaki and Five Spice Beef this time. The Chicken Teriyaki was tender with some good char, and the Five Spice Beef was mouth-watering juicy. It is takeout only, so we took our food over to the beach park nearby which made for a perfect afternoon. read more

Food freshly made. Hot and tasty. Lots of fun sides for choices to go with the chicken teriyaki I ordered. Service was friendly and prompt. The restaurant has been recently remodeled and it is bright and clean. read more

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Tried Grillbird on Phinney and it was delicious! Having grown up on the original Toshi's Teriyaki I know good teriyaki. We did a mobile order (yeah for rewards!) and it was right on time. Had teriyaki chicken, white rice, spring rolls and cucumbers and all were great. My BF and I could have split one which means the portions are ample. I want to try the katsu next and then move to other items. The restaurant is clean and staff very nice. We'll be back!! read more

Grillbird - Partially eaten order - 2 spring rolls, cucumbers, white rice and teriyaki chicken. - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't make it out to Grillbird as much as I like to, as it's a bit of a trek for me. But when I first tried it I was convinced this was the best teriyaki in Seattle. The chicken was cooked perfectly, with a slight char while staying very juicy. The mac salad was also fantastic, as good as your favorite Hawaiian spot. Fast forward to today, and my chicken today was shockingly dry. The marinade and sauce are still like I remember, but otherwise it was a chore to eat. On top of that, the mac salad was too vinegar-y. The macaroni itself had very little texture, and seemed like it was boiled too long. I know the team at Grillbird is passionate about what they do, so I hope they will recalibrate and get back to greatness. There is obviously a lot of teriyaki in this city, but in my opinion very few did it as well as Grillbird at its peak. read more

Grillbird - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious teriyaki! I came here for a quick bite to eat which was perfect! There is no seating so you have to order to go. Ordering was very easy as they have a kiosk to order from. Got my food very quickly! read more

Grillbird is an elevated take on teriyaki (and other foods under that umbrella). They use top-quality ingredients and offer a few unique sides that keep things interesting and fresh. Both neighborhoods I've lived in have had a Grillbird -- Phinney Ridge and now West Seattle -- and it's become one of my go-to spots for quick, delicious food. I usually order the kaiseki (kids) meal, which is always enough. The adult meal portions are generous, often big enough to share between two people. This location is more of a grab-and-go setup rather than a sit-down spot, which makes it perfect for an easy lunch or dinner pick-up. Service is fast and friendly, and the space has a clean, modern design that matches the brand's consistent focus on elevating teriyaki into something simple, but really well done. read more

Food tasted fresh and the chicken katsu was perfection. We ordered chicken katsu with beet salad and Macaroni salad. They were busy so it took a while to get our order but they were very efficient. Recommend to order online. Otherwise, plan on waiting for a bit or take a walk around the area Clean space, friendly service, and there's sufficient parking space. Would come back read more

Grillbird - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite teriyaki spots with a hint of the islands. I have some go to proteins and items that I have to get every time. Teriyaki chicken: great char, good sauce, most pieces are tender and juicy. I've had some pieces that have been dry, but it varies on the size of the piece Chicken katsu: good crunch, comes with katsu sauce, delicious in addition to the chicken teriyaki because it adds more texture to the plate Sesame chicken: tasty sauce on top of their fried chicken pieces. I liked this one ! It's on rotation Sides: cucumber salad and Mac salad are my favorites. Beet salad is also on rotation Grillburger: one of my favorite items! Delicious when dipped in their teriyaki sauce. Highly recommend!! Similar flavor to a teri burger in HI that I cannot find on the mainland read more

Grillbird - Two different build your own plates - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seeing anything less than five stars on here makes me suspicious of the reviewer. The food is amazing. Even when they take a fav off the menu, they replace it with something I come to love anyway! I do wish I could do noodles instead of rice, but I'm not withholding a star for that. read more

Stopped by here in west Seattle after playing pickleball from a friends rec and loved it. I got the build your own plate with sesame chicken and bang bang chicken, with sides of beet salad and the Mac. Everything was flavorful and the chicken was fried to a perfect amount. Not to mention the portions were also pretty big. The spot is a takeout only spot but it has a cute vibe to it with Japanese cookbooks lining right behind the register and the employees being quite nice. Would def visit again read more

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Wait times have exceeded recently. Still great food, just plan ahead a bit more. Was once spoiled by they're quick service

We went back when Grillbird first opened and thought it was okay but slow - boy am I glad someone recommended we go back again as they have not only refined their menu and flavors, they have turned into a well oiled on their ordering and pick up system. I ordered food for five people and got a text saying it was ready about five minutes ahead of when I was expecting it. Great. It's takeout only and they thankfully have parking to be able to run in and out. Inside they have an order board so you know right away your order is ready - it's also clean and well organized inside so it was no trouble to pick up. Food is packaged well and most importantly delicious. I had half and half plate of garlic chicken and tofu and cauliflower. While it is a fried decadent meal it's also light and doesn't land in your stomach. The beet salad was a refreshing but hearty counterpart. One meal is a ton of food - expect leftovers. Also inexpensive for Seattle and for the amount and quality of food. read more

Grillbird - Sesame Tofu and Cauliflower, garlic chicken, beet salad, gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great good and amazing customer service from Matt! Slight issue with order and it was fully comped after I completed the survey, great use of technology to deliver excellent service too! read more

One of the best chicken teriyaki in all of Seattle. The chicken is tender and juicy. What I love the most is the char flavor the chicken gets from the grill. I like to think I can eat a lot of food but here I have trouble finishing the plate. I have also gotten the Grillburger which is surprisingly very good. They have an App which is how I usually place my orders. Makes everything fast and easy. If you place an order in person you will probably wait a while given how busy this restaurant can get. They have no tables so everything is to go. read more

Grillbird - Chicken Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best sticky rice we've eaten in a long time. The plates were good portions. We ended up splitting a plate and have spring rolls. It was plenty for us both. I stopped by tonight. For just sticky rice. Yum!! read more

Absolutely delicious! Grillbird is a gem. Ordering is super easy with their tablet system, and even though it's self-serve, a staff member greeted me and offered assistance. She was incredibly kind, making the customer service a 10/10. The wait was quick, and the portion sizes were huge. The POG lemonade is out of this world--so refreshing, with the perfect balance of tart and fruity. I'd go back just for that. The mac salad and spicy garlic chicken were also fantastic. While the sauce for the chicken katsu wasn't my favorite, it was still good overall. Parking was a breeze with their lot, but note there's no indoor seating - so there's not much going on for atmosphere. Takeout only. Even with that, I'll definitely be back! read more

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