J &amp; L BBQ

we came here as a group of 6 and were so impressed by the speed of service and quality of food!! it…read morewas so fresh, delicious, and unique. will absolutely coming by again for a delicious meal!! :)

Parking: There are some paid lots around the restaurant and free street parking for 90 minutes on…read morethe surrounding streets. My friends and I opted for the latter option. We were greeted as we entered and had access to the menus right away, as they are placed at the entrance. We got seated and were able to order quickly. We came at a non-peak time so we were at the front of the queue so to speak. The restaurant is very clean. The bathrooms are also very clean, which I love to see. It shows me the business really cares about how it comes across. Our food was prepared and served very fast. My friend was still in the restroom by the time it had come. As you can see from the image, my Japchaebap was awesome. (Order with tofu if you're vegan) I got mild spice just because I am sensitive to *too much* spice. But as someone who enjoys spice I couldn't really perceive it. So if you have a good spice tolerance I'd suggest you up the spice one more level than you would think. The flavoring was great, but I don't really like the noodle texture. I prefer them with more weight. It was a slight challenge getting them onto the fork, and it being stable enough to put into your mouth. Just something to consider when choosing your dish. I'm still glad I chose to experience the dish. Maybe I'll learn to like this style of noodle. Special note if you're vegan too: the kimchi has shellfish, so skip any menu items with the asterisks that have kimchi in the ingredients. Thankfully my friends caught that because I would've missed it as it's below another note.

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Front view

Buck's American Restaurant

4.1(434 reviews)

0.7 mi

Bucks food menu was limited when the new owners first took over and I heard it might go more of a…read morecafe style menu. Now most of their classic bistro type food is back and even improved. I am so happy they stuck to bistro quality food. We ordered salmon and steak and both were cooked perfect. The chimi cajun sauce on my salmon was great. The service was amazing considering they had just lost a few staff and only two gals served the whole full restaurant including the bar drinks. No one felt they got inferior service and our service was great. Buck's has a really nice lodge bar/bistro ambience. They have good music on Thursday nights.

This spot has been on my list to try for a while. We stopped in on a Thursday night before a…read moreSilvertips game. The poor server was solo and slammed, but she did get some help partway through. They've got a good selection of beer on tap, but I thought the cocktails were overpriced--nothing really stood out. I'd rather spend $16 on a craft cocktail at Colby Club. The food wasn't great. We got the calamari and it was bad--cold and honestly just bland. We also ordered the beer-battered halibut. It was okay, but a bit overcooked, and it came with fries... maybe 25 total for a 3-piece fish plate. Our bill was around $65 for two beers (with the $2 off Thursday special), the calamari, and the 3-piece halibut. Just overpriced for what it was. The place itself is cute, and they had acoustic music going, which was nice. The staff was friendly and really hustling with how busy it was. Overall, though, I didn't feel like it was worth it and probably wouldn't go back. I wish we could do .5 stars. I struggled between 2 & 3. I ended with 3 for the venue, live music (she was really good) and the awesome staff.

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Tony V's Garage Saloon & Eatery

3.6(101 reviews)

It was really cool of Tony V's to have the cascade high school students experience their first gig…read morethere. The only money collected at the door, went to the school music program. We got there about half an hour early to try and get lunch before the performance started, but it took a while for the food to show up. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the double bacon cheeseburger was. Also, they had an option of waffle fries, or hand cut fries. The hand cut fries were awesome. The others had a breakfast burrito that actually was too small burritos and hashbrowns. Unfortunately when they brought that out, they didn't bring any silverware so he didn't eat the hashbrowns. The sausage omelette was good and had a good amount of sausage in it. The students looked to enjoy themselves, and we, their fans did too.

We come here all Hockey Season. Good food nice variety. Plenty of selection of beers and full bar…read more Live music get in free with Hockey ticket after game. Friendly staff and a community orientated owner.

Primary Tender w/ Tolerance for antics!

Regular Patron who loves this Saloon

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Best I could do w/ an Elph!

Totem Family Dining

4.2(809 reviews)

1.4 mi

Me and my girlfriend randomly found this place after a hike and we're glad we did. The portions are…read moreamazing and the food taste so good especially they're Cornish cream on the French toast. Everything was a 10/10 including the service. This is our new favorite diner.

Have driven past this place many, many times over the years. Never went it. Glad we did today…read more Clean and comfy. Classic (some would say dated) interior that is comfy, inviting, and pleasant. Well-executed diner food with a good-sized menu. This is what a diner should be.

European French Toast with Toasted Almonds #24

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Corned beef hash with 2 eggs and hash brown #12

Strgzr Coffee And Kitchen

4.4(32 reviews)

Dude what a fucking vibe! Pretty sure the owner works the counter. Dude is a character and…read moreobviously passionate about his business. You can tell he works hard and built everything in there. Veggie burger was delicious, just put some ketchup and fries inside I was entertained the whole time and the music was fire. Human 1 and Human 2 bathrooms are hilarious

The food here was delicious and the service was great! The ice tea was very yummy. We were staying…read morein Everette for the week end and wanted to find a good breakfast place and we found it! It's a cute place with stars and also some baked goods. The owner was very nice

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Heritage African Restaurant

4.3(64 reviews)

0.3 mi

I ordered delivery from Heritage African Restaurant via Uber Eats, and it did not disappoint! Even…read morewith the drink and fries not being my personal favorites, the fish alone makes this place a winner. Everything arrived fresh and hot! * The Fried Tilapia: Absolutely incredible. It was fresh, cooked perfectly, and super flavorful. I completely fell in love with it and will 100% order it again. * The Sides & Drinks: The French fries were just okay... I probably could have passed on them. I also tried the Bisap/Wonjo (Hibiscus Juice); I honestly didn't really know what it was, but it just wasn't for me or my taste buds. I'll 100% be ordering delivery again, but honestly, I really look forward to going in person next time to check out the vibe and try some of their other dishes and drinks!

I've driven by this place for years and finally found someone to check it out with me…read more I had the black bean stew which was excellent and I would highly recommend. However, the service was non-existent! No one else was in the restaurant. We had to hunt someone down to seat us, to order, to get a to go box, and to pay. Each time! They must do a solid dinner business because for a place this size, IYKYK, it's not lunches paying the bills.

Bar area

Chicken shawarma

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Beef fataya pie

The Irishmen

3.3(327 reviews)

0.0 mi

Mariah is such an amazing bar tender my cup is never empty she remembers your name and her regulars…read moreshe's the type of bar tender that makes you want to come back

I've been many times and this time something was off. The waitstaff was cold and unbothered. We…read morewere handed cold rock hard bread (that we paid money for) the waitress that helped us was so sweet and was truly doing her best with what she was given that night by others. Everything just seemed to be in disarray. The bathrooms were completely unstocked. The paper towel dispenser broken. The food was ok. I got the Colcanon which honestly should just be advertised as breakfast for dinner. My partner got the bangers and mash which was banging (in a good way) but I feel like that's pretty hard to mess up. We were given plastic utensils due to a silverware shortage. Idk. Maybe I'm expecting too much or maybe I'm just expecting the bare minimum since this ain't a dive bar after all....

Great local bar

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Great local bar

Vintage Cafe

3.1(315 reviews)

Small and tucked away is a cute vintage cafe that has some history to it! Food is a little more…read morethan a typical cafe but worth it! Fresh fruit and a taste of a home cooked meal reasonably portioned! It gets busy so be sure to get in early or be ready to wait a few minutes!

Coming in late morning on a rainy Saturday we were surprised to be seated so quickly. I like the…read morevintage URM vibe and eclectic decor. The staff was also friendly and attentive. Browsing the menu they have a good selection to choose from. Onto the food review: 1) mini special. Good for the smaller appetite and appreciate the option. For mini plates. Bacon was good and crispy as well. 2) meat eater omelette. Boy was this packed with the means. Enough for a meat sweat! 3) vintage French toast fell flat for us. It has the nice exterior crust but the interior was not eggy. It felt like it was a sliced baguette dipped in corn flakes and fried. It needed to soak for a while in an egg custardy bath for that soft creamy texture. 4) kids cheese burger. The kids enjoyed it and I can't complain! It comes with a drink as well. Overall I would come back and try more of their menu. If you are in the downtown area give this place a try.

Charming vibes.

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Decor and table setting

Nick's Jr Burgers and Gyros

4.5(1.1k reviews)

2.4 mi

Mushroom Swiss added bacon. The burger was HOT bacon was plentiful but quality was very thin so I'm…read moreglad the extra bacon was added without asking. Unfortunately the deep fried mushrooms were more than likely frozen from a food service company as they were foggy in the middle. The gentleman was happy to substitute them for the onion rings. Onion rings also my guess is food service very bland but I kept my mouth shut. Staff very pleasant Still my favourite deep fried mushrooms is Kidd Valley!

My father and I went here and really enjoyed the food! They make great use of the smaller sized…read morebuilding and it has great design with a strong red theme. The Black and Bleu burger I got was very good and priced well, we also got the Greek fries and they were very good! It is the good type of potato fries that still have the skin and the feta on them was delicious.

View of front counter with menu

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Gyro Of The Gods

Bluewater Distilling

4.0(303 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

We had a fantastic experience at Bluewater Distillery, and it was made even better by the…read moreoutstanding service and drinks. Rhelynn, our server, was attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without ever being overbearing. She was knowledgeable about the menu, checked in at all the right moments, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and very enjoyable. The custom cocktails were a standout. Becca clearly knows her craft--each drink was well‑balanced, creative, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell there's real attention to detail and pride behind the bar. If you're on the fence about trying something custom, absolutely do it--you won't be disappointed. The food paired perfectly with the cocktails and rounded out a great overall experience. Between the quality of the drinks, the solid food, and the excellent service, Bluewater Distillery delivered across the board. We'll definitely be back and will be recommending this place to friends--especially if Rhelynn and Becca are working.

Girls lunch on a sunny day! We were there early on a slow Sunday, party of 3 for the patio. We…read moreasked if we could move the table a bit into the sun (an open spot 3' over) but were told no, which, ok its a big ask with a clunky umbrella attached to the table I get it... the large picnic table that was in the sun was also off limits for larger parties (which I also get). Anywho, tacos were ok, a little dry and light on the fillings. Clams were standard steamed in white wine, and good. I tried the 'Hot Shot' cilantro and jalapeño vodka cocktail which was ok - neither flavor (or spice) came through very much, if at all. I should've ordered a flight! Back to my crushed dreams of a patio-lunch-in-the-sun... a party of 4 was seated at the large picnic table (1 body more than us, and both parties couldve split the table its that spacious), AND they pulled a table from the other side of the patio and put it in the sunny spot we asked to sit in towards the end of our time there. As a service industry person myself, I wouldnt be so quick to offer an inside table instead of being minutely inconvenienced (we offered to move the table ourselves as well to be helpful), with a couple of 2-tops outside and 2 inside - they were not busy. Overall, not earth shattering, but neither was the food or drinks in comparison to the experience and bill sadly.

Hummus and veggies (L) 1/2 charcuterie board (R)

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Chanel O.

2 years ago

The food was good, but two of the people that were in the group that I went in with had long strands of hair in their Mac n Cheese. They were also out of a good amount of stuff from the menu so that was annoying. The workers were really sweet and kind. One of the girls was eating while preparing the food though. For two burgers with 8 oz sides and a tip it was just under $50. Overall based off my experience, I probably wouldn't come back. read more

D P.

4 years ago

A good place to get a brisket sandwich and beer. Their spicy sauce is fantastic but, not really needed as the sandwich really didn't require. Plus, you get a proportional serving of meat for your sandwich. (and it came on a bun, bun, not a hotdog bun!) read more

David O.

4 years ago

Perhaps the owner Joel should learn some southern manners to go along with his barbecue, it would be much more palatable. STEER CLEAR if you're looking for a job. I've never been more disrespected at a job interview in my life. read more

Alexander S.

8 years ago

Awesome service, awesome food!! The guy working was super friendly and hooked it up with a bunch of food. Definitely recommend!

Jeffrey W.

167

9 years ago

Awesome food, I can't believe we hadn't found this place sooner. We had the pulled pork, it was done perfectly.

Lucie L.

218

6 years ago

The food is awesome! We come here at least twice a week and I bring my team with me as well!

Christopher S.

2 years ago

In no way shape or form should a BAKED POTATO cost $18... good luck staying in business.

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