I've had Grillbird bookmarked since it opened in Greenwood. Today my husband and I were in the area…read moreand stopped by for lunch! It is a take out spot only! Ordering kiosks inside, not a lot of in person contact. (Perfect for some) The menu options are great. They have a "create your own" plate option, which I got. I ordered 1/2 teriyaki chicken and 1/2 sesame chicken, with brown rice. The meal was $14. If you ask me, that is a hell of a deal! The portion size was pretty hearty. Wait time said 14 minutes, but it was only around 10 minutes. The teriyaki was my fave of the 2 chicken entrees. The meat was thick, juicy and flavorful. (No gross fatty pieces!) The sesame was good too, but next time I would get a full order of the teriyaki alone. In, out, delicious food, good portion size and a decent price! What more could you ask for!!?

Ordered online for pickup. Service was fast…read more Ordered the poke bowl $20 and Teri chicken plate base only $16. Good portions and tasty. Definitely a neighborhood place we like.

Sabine absolutely nailed it. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm and inviting without…read morebeing over the top. The music was at that perfect volume where it adds energy to the space but still lets you have an easy conversation -- an underrated detail that makes a big difference. The menu is ideal for sharing, which made the whole experience feel a little more social and relaxed. Every dish we ordered was on point -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly well thought out. You know it's a great meal when you're already talking about what you want to order next time before the table is cleared. Service was friendly, attentive, and genuine without hovering. This is the kind of spot you get excited to bring friends to because you know it will deliver. Fantastic for brunch or dinner, and easily a place we'll keep in regular rotation. Highly recommend.

Warning: This place is very pricey for the amount of food you get…read more A few friends and I went there and decided to share several dishes. The basic chicken kebab came with a single skewer and nothing else. Charging $25 for a plate like that is excessive. By the time the bill arrived, it was quite high, and we were still hungry. The service was good, and the staff were very friendly. However, they need to either increase the portion sizes or adjust their prices. The value simply isn't there. I won't be visiting this restaurant again. There are many great restaurants in Ballard where you can enjoy excellent food at a much more reasonable price.

The atmosphere at Rough & Tumble is unmatched. We visited for the Torrent official watch party…read moreduring the Olympic women's hockey quarterfinals (USA vs. Italy), and the experience was perfect from start to finish. Even with a packed house, the staff operated like a well-oiled machine. A special shoutout goes to our server, Alexandria, who was incredible. Despite the noise, she made a point to squat down at our table so we could hear her clearly--a thoughtful touch that didn't go unnoticed. The food and beverages were also a solid yes. We ordered the BLATs (bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato), which were delicious. We had a fantastic time and are already looking forward to returning. We just found out they host a Makers Night every Monday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and we can't wait to check it out!

It was a BUSY and bustling Friday evening at R&T. Food comes out fresh and hot so it does take…read moreabout 15-20 minutes after ordering. Drinks came out within 5 minutes. They have pool tables that have tap to pay (unsure of how much) and TVs playing sports. I was expecting women's sports, but I guess it's the wrong season. They also have outdoor balcony seating for nicer days ! It was a little on the pricier side in my opinion, but the food and drinks were tasty so my friends and I agreed it is a place we would try again.

Everything about this place feeds my soul! So grateful for a…read moreplace that addresses multiple food allergies without compromising on really good food. If you love healthy wholesome eating...this is the place!

Staff friendly enough. Bowls were $20-$22. Lot of brown rice which seems undercooked. Beef bowl…read morewas salty. Both bowls did not have a lot of protein and the beef was shredded - a bit weird. Quiet as hardly anyone was here. Doubt we would come back again.

Had to make a delivery to Queen Anne and then Ballard...so of Course I had to stop and grab…read moresandwiches for my coworkers and myself....I have No idea how anyone gives them anything but a 5 Star Rating!!....the food is out of this World Delicious and the service is Top Notch....go get a sandwich today....you will Not be disappointed!! PS...I forgot to get pictures because they smelled so good we all Devoured them!!

This is without a doubt my favorite sandwich shop. I went so much when they had their Capitol Hill…read morelocation. I will forever and always get the Rajun Cajun, it's so freaking delicious!

It is a kiosk ordering, self service place. There are tables and chairs to sit at. The service is…read morepretty quick and the food is incredible. I ordered the spicy lemongrass tofu vermicelli noodle bowl. It is so filling, a great deal. The flavor is the perfect mix of umami, sweet, salty, and a hint of spice. The tofu is marinated and the bowl comes with sauces to pour as you wish.

The pork plate was delicious, if a little bit on the oily side (especially over the vegetables)…read more The spring rolls were a little disappointing - I got the tofu spring roll, and the tofu felt extremely stiff (almost frozen), and the peanut(?) sauce it came with was not my cup of tea. The shop itself is a decent size for a small lunch crowd, and I'd consider trying another dish if I was in the area again. The ordering process was entirely by kiosk and I didn't really interact with a human nearly the whole time.

Everything you'd want in a museum cafe. Definitely had Scandinavian flair. We opted for the Pork…read moreTenderloin smørrebrød and the Salmom Gravlax. I was thinking I would prefer the salmon but hubs and I shared both. The Salmon Gravlax had creamy dill as a base, topped with pickled red onion & dill. Very tasty, very satisfying. Hubs was enjoying the pork, and once I tried it, I could see why. The horseradish aioli was the exact combination with the pork tenderloin. I think it was our favorite of the two. This was a great option after visiting the museum. Very enjoyable morning!!

An amazing cafe right inside the entrance to the Nordic museum (no admission necessary)! They serve…read moreunique Scandinavian food like smørrebrød and pickled herring alongside staples like avocado toast and drip coffee. I LOVED my Stockholm steam (black tea with cardamom syrup, nutmeg, and steamed milk). Comfort in a cup. The star of the show was the Rømmegrøt, a Norwegian sour cream porridge. It tasted very rich, creamy, sweet and just slightly tangy with a velvety smooth texture. The generous toppings balanced it out perfectly and it was served in a beautiful Fortessa bowl. The presentation elevated the deliciousness. The staff also cleaned up a broken plate knocked down by a little girl and handled the situation with kindness and grace. Freya reminds me of the cafe Off the Rez at the Burke museum: a beautiful tribute to the museum's heritage and a way for visitors to experience its culture.

I came here with a friend today around 2pm! There was a line to order but we didn't mind waiting,…read moreSunday afternoon on a sunny day so we expected it! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and I am so glad I finally did! We ordered a few things to share and every single dish was delicious! Shrimp toast: this was a great appetizer to share! Very crispy and the sauces on the side gave it a more complex flavor! It came with a sweet mayo and chili sauce. The chili sauce is definitely spicy if you can't handle spice so beware on how much you're using if that's the case. I also really enjoyed the slaw that came with it, it was very refreshing and it had a bit of sweet mayo flavor to it, I think it's the same as the dipping sauce but I could be wrong! Fried oysters: these were delicious! I think fried oysters can be a hit or miss for me, sometimes the interior can feel too dry and feel kinda of mushy-like, like I'm eating bread rather than seafood. But this had great texture on the inside while being crispy on the outside! The sauce on the side tasted like a pepper aioli which gave the oyster a nice tang *the fried dishes were great but after having a few, it definitely felt heavy, so this would be something I share with someone else vs eating it on my own Smoked salmon belly dip: I really enjoyed this! It was creamy and had chunks of salmon in it. It wasn't too dense or thick so it was perfect for scooping onto the kettle chips. The kettle chips were lightly salted so it was the perfect combo with the dip. Clam chowder: wow I absolutely loved this! This is different than any other chowder I've had. While I love a white creamy chowder from your typical seafood places, the base being a fish stock definitely brought out the seafood flavor vs a white chowder feeling like a cream base. This chowder still felt creamy and rich without the seafood flavor being overpowered. Rockfish bowl: the crab rolls were sold out by the time we made it to the register so we opted for this instead and I am so glad that we did. I didn't really expect this to blow me away but this was such a refreshing dish that balanced out the fried dishes we got. It used viet flavors that you may typically find in a banh mi which made it refreshing and had great texture from all the different fresh ingredients and fried garlic. I also loved how the fish came in patty form mixed with pork, it was flavorful and moist. I love any type of fish tofu/patty, I think it really makes fish flavorful when it sometimes can have a really mild flavor. I'll definitely be back to try the crab rolls!

On the higher price-end, Local Tide has a small menu of gorgeous healthy and fresh dishes!…read more The shrimp toast is 100% in the top 3 bites I have had in Seattle, absolutely no doubt!!! Just be mindful that the portions are a little small for what you spend though

Delicious food! Weekend afternoons can be pretty busy so food might take longer to come out but…read morestaff is friendly and working hard! They have indoor and outdoor seating and I'm so glad they had a high chair available to use for my little one! I enjoyed their sandwiches, cookie, and sides! Will definitely be back to try their other items soon!

got the Notorious PIG sandwich and the Buttermilk Biscuit while I was here…read more Starting with the sandwich, there were a ton of things to love about this The very first thing I noticed was how all-time crispy the pork belly was. Interestingly, the meat came in two separate pieces, arranges somewhat like an X or a cross in the middle of the sandwich. This certainly wasn't the eating experience of a typical sandwich with a circular meat patty, and I appreciate the creativity here. The meat was insanely crunchy, oily, and quite plentiful. Each bite felt a bit like you were biting into a crunchy churro, but without the sweetness. I did think the outside of the pork did overpower the inside, though, as I didn't taste the meat or the fat inside much, and due to the amount of breading the pieces ended up being a bit chewy The bun was quite good as well - it was pretty soft, fluffy, and served as a really good bookend to all the ingredients inside. I thought the lettuce and onions also were good. I don't know if I'm a fan of the jelly on the sandwich - but again, I do like the creativity. What did shine here was the aioli, however. In a lot of places, you don't really taste the aioli on a burger - but that flavor was ever-present on this sandwich, and it was really fantastic. The absolute best part of the meal, by far, though, was the biscuit I have to start with how huge this is. This is certainly not the size of a typical Southern-style buttermilk biscuit - rather this biscuit makes no apologies in its effort to stand out from the crowd. Absolutely nobody would mistake this for a traditional biscuit - on the contrary, I think on first glance most people would assume this isn't a biscuit at all. It's shaped more like a massive pastry. I hesitate to say that looks are deceiving, because it does look great, but its taste manages to elevate past that. This was SO good. The edges are baked perfectly - they're oily, crispy, crunchy, and perfectly flaky. All four sides provide an amazing base - like the walls of a fortress that surround the soft, tender interior of the biscuit. You can see the different layers from the outside as well. When it comes to the inside, there was so much to get through but every bite was heavenly. So much credit here goes to the honey butter - which when spread onto the biscuit, raises the taste level of the entire thing. I put so much honey butter on mine that I nearly finished the whole thing. When it came to the jam, it was good, but since it didn't combine great with the honey butter I mostly ended up just using the latter This place was expensive - around 16 dollars for the sandwich and 8 for the biscuit - however, I was quite full at the end