Fantastic food, amazing cocktails - all made with love and precision - and the friendly…read moreneighborhood vibe is the best!

Still an AMAZING establishment!…read more I took my bf's mom here and we had an amazing time! It was her FIRST time here and she cannot wait to come back. We both had the Aperol Spritz and their special, Smoked Salmon Penne pasta! Delicious!!! It's such a cute establishment! They have live music occasionally. Looks to be every 3 days so Wednesdays and Saturdays. Good spot and good parking too! Love this hidden gem!

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.

We had a MARVELOUS experience!…read more My bf, his mom and myself passed by this place on a couple of walks. I've also marked it as a place to visit. It is part of the Staybridge Suite hotels here and this hotel in general, is always packed! We finally know why! The hotel inside is beautiful -- woodwork and a cozy ambience! The 5 x 5 bar & bistro is new. What it was before was an old theater. Matthew was a one-man show with two ladies helping him with carrying the done orders to the tables. It was actually quiet on a Wednesday when we had went. Only 3 tables occupied. We missed happy hour and settled on the regular menu. I had the chicken tenders (4-pc) with lemon pepper seasoning (oh my -- this was delicious!) along with sweet potato waffle fries. I also got the hummus plate -- fresh veggies and the hummus had feta cheese and olive oil too, yummy! My bf had the pepperoni pizza with cheddar cheese and topped with green onions. I had a taste of it and it was pretty good! My bf's mom had the fish burger with a side salad. Matthew was so kind and made a mental note of the orders. He even remembered my bf's mom saying 'no cheese' and he doubled checked with her after looking at the fish burger. Real nice guy and his service with the ladies was warm and delightful! They're forming an events room hall that will be done soon that used to be a pool area (so yes, no swimming pool anymore). They also have a nice patio area with long chairs and a nice mini bar/grills in the middle. I also had a limoncello cooler and my bf's mom has red wine too. We'd come back again!

Definitely the best cocktails in Edmonds. Service is super friendly and drinks come out fast. We…read morelike the deck for people watching on a nice day. I went with passion in the time of corona- a mezcal margarita with some spice. Partner had the cloudy colada and you would've thought the glass had a hole in it (Hence no photo). This is our 3rd visit and we will keep coming back to try more of their delicious creations!

Cute little place in Edmonds! I was bored one night and met my friend here for drinks. Drove all…read morethe way to Edmonds from West Seattle on a work night hahaha. The staff is so nice!! Loved the 2 drinks I tried. Would like to go back to try other things!

Beautiful artisanal yarn store that opens up into a speak easy! The yarn is hand dyed…read more The less-alcohol drinks were delicious when you are not wanting a full alcohol drink. I wish more places did this. We got a Fresca inspired drink

What a fun idea to have a speak easy inside a yarn store! We ordered the charcuterie plate and…read morethought the variety of meats, cheeses, and pickled veggies paired well with our drinks. As for drinks, we tried the penicillin, hugo spritz, and vesper. We loved everything from the kind servers, decor, tasty bites, refreshing drinks, to the soft jazz tunes played by the saxophonist and would definitely go back!

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!

Didn't live up to the high reviews. I came here because I read the reviews and iam disappointed in…read morethe food. The carne asada and tortillas were on a cheap budget. Glad I won't be coming here again. I order the chorizo con huevo and later throughout the day I'm having bowel issues and I feel ill. Keep in mind I only ate here and that's all I ate today. I eat healthy everyday but today was a cheat day because I wanted to enjoy home food but it's terrible here.

Basil Bistro looks like a hole in the wall from the outside and you can't see in. Don't be fooled…read morethough. Once you open the door you are facing a modern hidden gem! This place has the hole in the wall authenticity and the modern coziness. The Pho is AMAZING! The prices are a bit high for a bowl of pho, but the broth makes it all worth it! It is really good! The Large bowls are quite large and at first glance you might think they skimped on the meat. However, as you eat you keep fishing out the meat hidden in the sea of broth goodness. I wouldn't necessarily say they give you a lot of meat, but it is sufficient. Service was excellent. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Every Saturday night, they have live music at 8PM and they are open late. I didn't get to stay and listen, but I will have to return and give it a try. The bar looks modern and attractive. They also play Seahawks and Mariners on both screens. This place has a lot of allure for entertainment and a good meal! If you are looking for a hidden Pho gem, this is the place! A large Pho came to about $20 and some change after tax. But I would say it is worth it. The broth itself makes it stand out above other places. I can say watching other dishes come out at other tables, the food looked amazing. I can't wait to go back and try other things! Give this a try! You won't be disappointed!

Usually I have the luxury of just having to review the food but this time was under different…read morecircumstances. I put in the online order around 4:15pm and had an agenda - drop off my kid at softball practice at 5, pick up the food at 5:15, go and feed my 90 yr old bed-ridden father with whatever time I have left before I have to go do some OT at 6:30. I picked the wrong Basil location so that was my fault but I caught it in time and arrived right at 5:15. I walked in and two to-go orders were ready for pickup. None of which were mine. Two teenage boys were cleaning and no patrons were there. The interior looks pretty cool. Nicer than the Everett location. Regardless, one of the guys asks how I ordered it and I said through the website. He said it should be right up then. He comes out about 5 minutes later and admits their "device wasn't on" so they just now see my order and it'll be another 15 minutes. I sincerely appreciate the honesty and accountability but if you're a brand new location and it's 45 minutes after you open, turning on such a device should absolutely be MISSION CRITICAL and priority number. No offer to rectify anything or comp anything, just an apology. The food quality should have a standard and be good all the time so rating a place for their food should be the status quo but what puts a place above the competition is their service and efficiency. This experience was incredibly disappointing - especially when there's the Everett location to compare it to. The owner:patriarch has greeted me and conversed with me multiple times and it's run very well. As for Lynnwood, obviously I don't know who was in the back but a new location should be supervised by the most experienced of staff for the first few weeks, if not months.

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.

Cozy spot in Edmonds with a welcoming atmosphere and excellent service. The drinks were top-notch,…read moreand prices fell right in line with every other cocktail bar. Had a terrific visit--definitely worth stopping by.

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

My sister and I wanted to try a new spot for Mexican food, and we came across La Gloria, and I'm so…read morehappy we did! The service was amazing. All the staff were very sweet. When we sat down, we were offered a tostada as we looked over the menus such a fun touch! And my sister and I tried the special drink our waiter told us about, a watermelon margarita. I loved it. My sister got the nachos while I got the quesabirria tacos everything was delicious, good portions with and fresh flavors plus the food came out fast! They have a bar area and a family-friendly section and on Friday nights they have a mariachi band playing! This was a really fun place. I would definitely love to go back to try more of their menu again soon!

I can't tell you how many times I drove by this place without even knowing it was here. There is a…read moresmall cluster of restaurants that honestly don't have the strongest reviews. La Gloria is the exception. Reviews glow, but since you have seen my score, it's clear there is room for improvement. Once seated, we were served a Tostada. This was a single small fried tortilla with beans, cabbage and salsa. Probably cost less than $.25 in material, but sells for around $7. Now whenever, I talked to my God Mother, rest in peace, about a new Mexican restaurant, her first question was always the same, "How were the Frijoles?". These beans were creamy, well-seasoned and flavorful. The best refried beans I've tasted in some time. I still say the appetizer is overpriced, but I also see why they serve you one free for dining in. We started with chips and salsa. I still say, they should be free, but at $4, it's a little tough to complaint, but I will. The chips came on a dinner plate. A dinner plate of chips would be about the same size as a restaurant basket of chips, however, there was a large bowl big enough for soup with the smallest amount of salsa in it. So now, 25% of that surface space is gone. This bowl which most likely holds 16 oz has about 3 ounces of salsa, in it and 1/3 of the plate space is empty, So you have enough chips for one person and barely enough salsa for dipping. The salsa was also tart, no heat, no seasoning, we were very disappointed. Last, if you charge me for chips and salsa, it better be bottomless, but once the chips were gone, they removed the plate and bowl without offering to refill either. There were a couple items that looked good to me, but they both had squash. Sorry, I've never heard of squash in Mexican food, unless it's vegan, but maybe it's popular in the region this family is from. Rather than ask if it could be removed, I decided to go with the Carnes Asada. The food took a while to arrive, but they said everything is made from scratch and fresh, so I anticipated a meal worthy of El Presidente himself! Now, clearly this place was not without its flaws, but this was the best Carne Asada I've ever tasted. I was really skeptical, because it was thick cut and when Carna Asada is thick cut certain things tend to happen, it's not cooked evenly, the meat isn't seasoned well enough, so bites end up being bland. No, this was juicy, well-seasoned and cooked evenly, flawless. It also came with a generous scoop of guacamole, that didn't really impress. It was also served with Fried Cheese, no idea what that is, sounds like something served at the fair on stick. I got several tortillas that were hot and fresh and a small cup of whole beans that could have used some crumbled cheese on top. There was also a large portion of rice, but the flavor was a bit fishy. I don't know if they used a seafood broth, but for me it was inedible. There was also a smoky, spicy salsa served, but again, it was a tablespoon. Stop being so cheap with the salsa! This also would have been a far better salsa to go with chips than what was served. Glad I tasted everything, but not sure I would order it again. I didn't eat half of what was served do to taste which means I overpaid. If we do make it back, it would probably be for happy hour. That way we could sample a couple other items in a smaller portion for less. Would I recommend this place, sure, but not without the above cautions included. I like to clean my plate and feel like I got a deal, neither happened here due to some questionable choices in flavor or seasoning. The people could not have been nicer, but I can't say we left completely satisfied.