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.

Way too expensive for a hotel lobby bar. If you want locals to come hang out make it affordable.read more

I finally found this place. I was referred to come here because of their speciality cocktails. And…read morethey are amazing.. a lot to choose from. Plus they can make any drink off the menu. Joey our server, and attentive . We did not eat there , but the food smelled good. I have to try it on my next visit .

Fun place to go with a vast variety of craft cocktails! I love how there are different categories…read moreof cocktails so it caters to everyone! You want a boozy cocktail? They got you! You want a bitter cocktail? They also got you! The chickpea fries were weirdly good and I couldn't stop eating the toum with it! I love how they have little snacks on the menu.

TL;DR: A legit…read morespeakeasy hidden in a yarn shop -- must-visit if you're anywhere near Whidbey. Drinks: - Clean, polished cocktails that would hold up in Seattle or NYC - Bartender knew what he was doing without being overbearing Vibe: - Speakeasy feel, tucked into a rural spot - Live jazz sax when we arrived, set the tone perfectly - Attentive, professional service without any pretension - Still kinda wild this exists on a random island What Could Be Better?: Some fuzzy house rules (1 drink min, 3 drink max, capped visit time) but nothing that really takes away from the experience

Cool place with definitely speakeasy vibe. Entering through the yarn shop (oops, I mean fiber shop)…read moreis a fun twist. Sat at the bar and watch the husband wife team do their thing. Drinks were stout and a huge variety. Great place. We will be back!!

I went for a late breakfast/early lunch, and the place was very clean and the server was incredibly…read morekind and patient. The food was great: pictured are the Torta with skirt steak and the Chorizo and Eggs. I highly recommend this spot, and I'll definitely be back. Bring your appetite because the portions are generous and the food is seriously good.

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!

[5/5] Atmosphere…read more Such clean, bright, and spacious interior. Love the decorations and theme. [4/5] Service Service was overall good - no one checked in during our meal but that's fine. We were there during the Seahawks game and one of the waiters noticed us struggling to see the TV as there were plant decorations and she moved them all out the way so we could watch which I thought was super thoughtful. [4/5] Food We got crab rangoons to start - I don't think I would get them again as the outer shell wasn't my thing (maybe the type of wrapper they used?) I got the chicken pho and my husband got the pho dac biet. We both enjoyed our meal - the bean sprouts and greens were fresh. Broth tasted very clean - we didn't find it too salty. We paid $49 before tip. A bit on the higher end price wise for pho. [4/5] Location/Parking Located in a small plaza right next to Grocery Outlet. In a small plaza by Highway 99. Adequate parking.

Ordered online 5 items for pick-up and paid in full online via Apple Pay. Got to restaurant. Had to…read morestand and wait for about 7 minutes for staff to finish cleaning up before they could greet me. When they brought out my order, the server proceeded to charge me again (I spoke up and clarified that I had already paid online). I checked the bag and one of the items was missing. Had to walk back to the restaurant and informed the staff. They then put in a rush order for that missing item and I had to sit and wait again. Super annoying. UPDATE: Got the rush order. Got home and opened up everything and saw that another item was missing. Called the restaurant and they conveniently said their machine/system wasn't working so they couldn't refund me for this missing item. They said I would have to drive back to the restaurant to get this missing item that I had paid in full for. No offer of comps or anything. Just empty apologies. I had to ask to speak to the manager to ask that I be compensated with an entree as well when I went to pick up the missing item. Mind you I live 15-20 min away from the restaurant and this phone convo was around 10:15 pm at night (they close at 11 pm on Thursdays). Terrible service.

The cutest little spot with a good vibe and great service. This would be such a great place for a…read moredate night or lunch out on the patio. It was hard to decide what to order, everything sounded so good. Our food was delicious and there were a lot of fun drinks to choose from. Excited to come back and try more of the menu.

Such a cute ambience and great service. The food was just okay. But if you're coming for a special…read moregirls night out or celebration then it's fun. I wouldn't go back otherwise to get dinner. My drink was fun with addition of glitter.

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.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Red Cork Bistro last Friday night. The place was hopping too!…read moreWe arrived at 7:30 and got the last 2 seats available in the restaurant. The restaurant has a cozy feel inside - great for date nights. I ordered the salmon, which was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and the accompanying rice and carrots were delightful. My husband ordered the Thai Chili Prawn Pasta, which was so flavorful and delicious. My husband is a little spice-wary, but was said the heat was perfect. Our server was kind, funny, and very helpful. And even the chef came by a few times to check on us and our food! Overall, a wonderful experience and we already have plans to return.

What a cute place! Excellent cocktails, welcoming bartender, good prices for the ingredients they…read moreuse. Definitely small - maybe 14-16 seats in the place so you'll get comfy with neighbors, which may be the best part. 10/10 will return

A lovely cozy little corner of Edmonds downtown!…read more Hubby and I wanted to have a little night cap before winding down our evening. Daphne's was perfect. The drink offerings are creative and it was difficult to choose! Hubby landed on the Corpse Reviver and I chose the Moscow Mule. Both drinks were delicious and strong. The space is small so on busier nights, I would imagine it gets a bit crowded in there. There are two booths which could probably fit up to 4 people and stools at the bar. Overall a solid 5/5. Happy to recommend and visit again.