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    Hook & Cleaver

    3.7 (121 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Sarah L.

    This was a great little find for my partner and me. We were looking for a nice, relaxing dinner spot on a Friday and stumbled upon Hook & Cleaver. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The views of the water were amazing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the service was even better. Our waiter was very attentive and answered every question we had. The food was also excellent. My only nitpick was that our drinks took quite a while to come out after we ordered them, though it seemed like it may have just been an off night. Overall, everything else was absolutely wonderful. It was a pleasure watching the staff interact with guests in such a professional and friendly way.

    Biscuits and gravy with scrabbled eggs
    Chris R.

    It was 11am on a quiet Saturday in Mukilteo, and we were seated right away. The hostess was very friendly as was our server Lea. We ordered biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and their "very popular" Crab Cake Benedict. We sipped on a couple mimosas while we enjoyed the view and waited for our breakfast. Biscuits and gravy was good the scrambled eggs had lots on brown areas suggesting they were in a pan a bit long. The hollandaise was definitely made in house and tasted pretty good, unfortunately my Benedict did not come with poached eggs. The crab cakes tasted ok, but were a bit salty.. Would have said something to our server if she had returned before we were ready for our check. Will we try this spot again?... Probably not. Buyer beware!

    Baker views from our booth
    Dazzle R.

    Made reservations for a 1215p girls brunch on a Sunday, and they weren't needed. Staff still delivered as if it were peak season. Ourselves, Sebastian, was prompt, kind, and anticipated needs beforehand. We all ended up getting a half order of their prime rib dip and there was no plate with even a crumb left. (I was hoping for some kind of either fresh crab Benedict or a cali Benny on the breakfast menu, they did have a crab cake Benny though) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Views are to die for! We got super lucky with a perfect day for breathtaking sights coupled with delightful bites![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Crab cakes
    Phillip P.

    Looking to celebrate any special occasion without feeling out of place? Enjoy your time at Hook and Cleaver. The experience offered great service, very attentive staff, and excellent suggestions for food and drink pairings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You're not going to be disappointed with this family-friendly, casual, or even fancy spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Whatever the occasion, the experience at Hook and Cleaver is something you'll definitely remember.

    Fish and chips
    Pat F.

    On a Friday night at it was not that busy and we were sat at a table quickly In Phil's section. We saw Phil racing around when we were at the host station checking in.... Phil was never near our seating and usually either gone or going away if not chatting with other diners. Another server Pete checked in with us then immediately realized he was in the wrong section which turned into a very long uncomfortable effort of his to hold things over. Eventually it got ridiculous and he kept up with us and realizing we were about to leave offered us service. Kudos to Pete but I could see the ivars fish and chips bar right there and we just wanted a nice dinner before catching a ferry. Wish I'd just left. But after this the fish and chips I got was good, expensive, and didn't have any Cole slaw??? My wife enjoyed her meal and a simple glass of wine. The service here has always been goofy and doesn't make us yearn to go back. The food is generally pretty good but high priced for what food you receive. The only servers we saw were like trying to put out a fire while serving dinner. Bus and runner staff pretty low key and getting things done casually. After a bad service experience and Pete's uncomfortable yet energetic attempt to please us my wife made sure to tell me to tip well. Which I had no problem with. Then there was a service charge in the bill. Sorry Pete for all your effort your 20 percent tip got altered over the service charge by your employer that obviously can't staff the dining room properly. I'm not sure we will continue stopping in Friday's when going to the island

    Tim V.

    Amazing! The pasta was great already with the sauce and tomatoes. But the shrimp is crazy!!!

    Food shown: lamb lollipops,  glazed carrots,  baked and mashed potatoes.
    Clare F.

    We decided to dine at Hook and Cleaver on Valentine's Day. Too late to make a reservation, so we dined downstairs in their lounge. Same view and food as their upstairs restaurant. We couldn't decide on which dinners to order, so we shared appetizers for dinner, which is always a fun way to go. We had lamb lollipops which were amazing. A poke bowl which was delicious. Glazed carrots were very good. A baked potato for my husband and mashed potatoes for me. You can find those sides in the steak section of their menu. Topped it off with a martini and wine, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a beautiful view of the water and sunset.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend. It is one of our favorite places to dine in Mukilteo.

    Club Sandwich with gluten free bun
    Taylor M.

    Not sure if the service was bad because I went on Father's Day, or if that is the norm, but we waited for about and hour and a half to get our food, some of the people in my party never received drinks they ordered, water glasses were left empty for some time, I did not get avocado on my sandwich that I had asked for, and another person asked for mayo for their sandwich and never received it. We were patient as it was Father's Day and we figured they were busy, but they could have let us know if that were the case. The club sandwich I got was good but nothing special, the fries were definitely the best part of the meal.

    Lobster tails.
    Bailey R.

    We were heading to the Mukilteo waterfront to dine at Ivar's, and saw this new spot on the way. Decided to try it, so glad we did! Great ambiance, the water at night is stunning. They've done a lovely remodel in the building. Great selection on their menu, we landed on the Rockfish and Twin Lobster Tails, they did not disappoint! Our server, Thomas, was lovely. Overall a great dining experience and we can't wait to come again very soon!

    Old Fashion on the Patio
    Andrew M.

    I was pretty impressed with this place. Service was good and the appetizers were as well. A little on the small side but overall I liked it. The place looked great and I loved sitting on the outdoor patio. I love Mukilteo and I am glad that something moved into the old Arnies location.

    Andy's Breakfast Scramble
    Paul S.

    Today, we visited Hook & Cleaver on Mother's Day. This is our 2nd breakfast visit but the first time for mom. We've also gone here for dinner. Every visit has been exceptional but today was particularly impressive. First of all our server was very pleasant--smiley and friendly--and immediately complimented my mom's sweater. She was on it. Her order taking, water delivery, bringing an extra knife--all without asking. We weren't her only table yet her exemplary abilities made us feel that way. Icing on the cake? She wrote the date on our left-overs box--how incredibly thoughtful! The little things like this add up to a truly amazing experience. That said, the experience DID NOT stop with our server. The bus-person (what's the correct term?) was also "on it." This young man made sure we had a full carafe of water, and he asked us if he could box up the cinnamon roll (fabulous product, btw) that we didn't finish eating. He asked us before we asked anyone. Amazing. I honestly have not seen this level of service and care at ANY restaurant in the greater Seattle area. Super impressive! Then there's a the food. I had Andy's Scramble which has andouille sausage mixed with bacon and some other stuff. It was delightful--likely the very best scramble I've had in the Puget Sound region. Super flavorful, not greasy or excessively buttery. It was the perfect portion. It came with sourdough bread with a delicious jam. A bit more jam would've made me happier but I probably need to cut down anyway. Mom had the vegetable frittata and was happy with that. My better half had the chicken and waffles. This was the most unique interpretation of this dish I've experienced, as I enjoyed a bite. They brought some heat to the spices, yet has this honey sauce on it. Really tremendous. I recommend all these dishes, they were delicious. It's like the chef takes the special care to make truly great dishes and not just cooking boring recipes that you usually find at this price point. The ambiance here is inviting and warm. No blaring audio system, no TV's in the dining room. A truly comfortable place not trying to be something chic. A great place for a family meal, special occasion, or a business meeting. This is so hard to find these days with all the noise pollution at nearly every eating establishment I visit. All in all, Hook & Cleaver has escalated to one of my favorite restaurants in the area. With excellent service, great tasting food, and reasonable pricing, I can't really think of a better place! Other restaurants in the Western Washington should visit Hook & Cleaver to see how a restaurant with great service and a thoughtful staff make all the difference. The great tasting food is almost a bonus to the overall experience.

    Ahi
    Ashley H.

    Great place to go to for happy hour. Mukilteo is limited on happy hour selections that offer good food and drinks. We finally found a good one The service is always great, the view is amazing, you can look out at the water and not feel rushed or overly compact with too many people The drinks are also great, one note they are a little light on the quantity for the price. This time we got a few things to share Bacon dish, tacos, ahi, Cesar salad, crab and shrimp dip! All were good, I would definitely get the salad and the crab/shrimp dip again!

    Salmon, Vegetable Risotto
    Genessa L.

    What a wonderful experience! Pete was the epitome of hospitality- courteous, ready to give recommendations and friendly. The restaurant had a lovely view of the water and sunset with an upscale, yet casual feel. We called It our "fa-sual" dinner (fancy but casual). The food was absolutely outstanding with bursts of colors and flavors. The Pasta Nera exceeded expectations with the lobster cream sauce atop the squid ink pasta. We'll be back to enjoy brunch so stay tuned for the updated review!

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice view![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was excellent and the food are great, lots of parking. Will surely comeback .

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    My go to spot. Pete always give good service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, amazing views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stellar staff.

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