Been here many times and well worth the drive from University Place where we live…read more The menu has expanded along with the wines available. The ambiance has increased from a 6 to an 8 or 9. The food and presentation has remained a solid 10 out of 10. We enjoyed 2 appetizers, 1 salad that we shared, 2 entrees 2 deserts, 2 coffee's and 1 bottle of a very nice Southern Rhone wine for a price that was at least 1/3 less the cost of their value. Lamb shanks and duck breast in a reduced cherry sauce that was perfectly prepared, presented and served. I am very particular about duck even if you can find it on a menu. It was a 12. If you miss this dining experience you lose. This is European chefing at its finest. In Parkland no less. A 3 or 4 times a year type of fine dining place. Yes, we eat out often and know our stuff.

I felt compelled to update my review based on two factors, a small friendly, family owned…read morerestaurant serving phenomenal meals at reasonable prices and a great experience for French dining. Now, for the very important note: I've been Yelping for a long time and really try to base my reviews on the honest experience I've had... However I've noticed over the years some "yelpers" are always reviewing with 1 star, looking at their profile and seeing Every place they've been at; only receives 1 star? Speaks volumes! Honestly, Some are legit but do your own research before buying into the 1 star reviews!

We went to Pimienta Bistro for my birthday dinner, and it was a wonderful experience…read more We started with the Rustic Bread served with olive oil and balsamic reduction. The bread was perfectly baked, delicately salted, and the balsamic was so good you'd be tempted to drink it. My husband ordered a Dark and Stormy, but the first one tasted like it was made with vodka instead of rum. Our server was kind and professional about it, and the replacement cocktail was much better. I had the Basil Martini, which was fantastic, herbaceous, refreshing, and easy to sip. For dinner, I ordered the Duck Confit, my favorite dish on the menu. It was beautifully presented, tender, and full of flavor. My husband had the Pan-Seared Scallops with polenta cakes and lobster-truffle beurre blanc, and he said they were delicious. The atmosphere added to the experience. I liked the artwork, and the music hit all the right notes. We were greeted and seated right away, and the service stayed attentive throughout the evening. Prices are on the higher side, but the quality and presentation make it worth it. This is my favorite restaurant in Federal Way and always feels special every time we visit.

I unfortunately feel obligated to write a bad review. If you don't want to read to the end, the…read moreshort vers = I came here to celebrate my 40th bday, and we paid premium prices for a frankly awful meal that left my bf with food poisoning. The more detailed vers: I found this place on Yelp, but had never visited before. I was SO excited by the glowing recommendations, so my bf and I decided to choose it to make my 40th bday dinner special. - First clue something was off was the place was dead. We were the SOLE patrons there on a Sunday night! - My mandarin basil mocktail was quite literally a glass of grapefruit juice with a single basil leaf on top. - We ordered crispy brussel sprouts as an appetizer; not only were they not crispy but they were near raw? Tough, undercooked brussel sprouts lol what - My main was paella, it was...fine...not terrible but they were super stingy with the seafood, there were only 2 meager chunks of chicken, 3 tiny scallops and like 3 shrimp in the entire dish. Keep in mind these plates were fine dining prices; the ingredients here likely cost dollars, at best - Bf's steak was overcooked It was bad enough where I politely said something to the waitress which I NEVER do and she apologized and said their lead chef called in sick so all they had was a chef in training. Anyway that was all fine, we laughed it off at the time aa bad luck. But yesterday my bf's stomach was upset the whole day, and that my friends was the final straw to push me to write this review. To the restaurant owners: it's one thing to have a mediocre dinner, who cares; but we paid high prices to be served crummy food, have a special night be disappointing and then to get sick afterward? That's not alright. I will say, the service was great and the staff very polite so it pains me to write this but it felt necessary.

Great bartenders here. It gets crowded so grab a table early. The live bands are hit and miss but…read moremostly good. Crowd is mostly friendly. Dies off at midnight so have the uber ready to roll to your next destination. A great way to start your evening.

Cheyenne is the best waitress ever! Me and my friends have gotten her twice as our server and she…read morerocks! She is friendly and fast. In today's world of bad customer service she is a shining example of what good customer service is!!!

Went to The Herbfarm to celebrate an early Valentine's and my husband's promotion…read more What can I say, as usual the service is top notch. They know who you are when you walk in the door! Every little detail is amazing. They made our night very special hands down. The food was phenomenal. Everything so fresh. I loved that a lot of the seasonal things I grow myself was also on their menu. The wine pairings were good, but like most things, wines are subjective to personal taste. And last but certainly not least, inside the restaurant was absolutely beautiful. A very intimate affair and it was nice that the you could see them cooking and preparing your food. The chef explained everything about the meal before you started. Definitely will be going as much as possible while we still reside in the state.

The missus and I were celebrating our 1st anniversary, and we chose the herbfarm for such an…read moreoccasion! The menu for June 2026 was REVELRY for Spring. The reservation is for 7pm but you can arrive as early as 615pm to explore the gardens, wine cellar, and library, as well as get a welcome (non-alcoholic) refreshing beverage. All of the staff were introduced and they explained both the food menu and the wine pairings. During the meal, there's a live guitarist playing classical takes on tunes. Everyone is super polite, they commented on my Labubu and their custom (hand knit!) hat - shoutout to Rosalee for the Labubu hat. Here's the menu and the pairings. My thoughts were that the peas stood out but otherwise it was a forgettable meal. The space is nice and the ingredients are high quality, but I don't know if the price was fully justified by the overall experience. I think it was like $325/person plus service and tax fees? NORTH COUNTRY FARE Coastal King Salmon Three Ways With Roe, Borage & Lemon Balm Tartare with Tiny Greens, Mint & Lovage Egg & Grilled Belly with Egg Yolk. Radish & Chive Wine pairing: MAYSARA SPARKLING ROSÉ, MOMTAZI VINEYARD, OR Botanical pairing: marabela Sparkling tea with lemon verbena by Valdemar estates LOOKS LIKE Grain (it's bread) Sprouted Renan Sourdough & House-Churned Butter PEAS, PLEASE Tear Peas with Nasturtium, Lemon Thyme & a Sauce Made of Oyster & Shungiku Wine pairing: 2023 DOMAINE DIVIO PINOT BEUROT, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR - uses Pinot gris grapes. The missus REALLY likes this one. Botanical pairing: Cascadia citrus lemony herbs with Angelica LITTLE PIGGIES Mountain Porcini Cooked Mountain Porcini Cooked in Aged Ham Fat with Hazelnut & Aromatic Spring Flowers Wine pairing: 2024 AMALIE ROBERT DIJON CLONES CHARDONnAY, DALLAS, OR - tastes kinda like a Chablis, but smells sweeter. No oak to this one! Botanical pairing: bunnies in the berry row carrot & strawberry with tarragon MOUNTAIN HIGH PIE Morel Mushroom & Quail Pie with Flowering Thyme Wine pairing: 2023 COLOR COLLECTOR GAMAY NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR Botanical pairing: field day melon juice with celery & lemongrass LIMB BY LAMB Lamb Grilled Over Hot Coals. Braised Heirloom Lettuce, Marjoram & Garlic Chives Wine pairing: 2022 No GIRLS DOUBLE LUCKY BLEND, WALLA WALLA, WA Botanical pairing: of the earth - a tea of wild berry leaves, mountain herbs & mushroom SPRUCE SPRINGCHEESE Campagnolo Cow's Milk Cheese. Seeded Bread & Spruce Tips ROSEBERRY STRAWMERRY Strawberry - Rose Geranium Sorbet Gramma Shirley's Cake with Warmed Strawberries. Cultured Cream & Crystalized Honey Cultured Cream Wine pairing: 2022 DELILLE LE PETIT DOUX, RED MOUNTAIN, WA - late season wine Botanical pairing: rose coloured glasses - bolle rose infused with Douglas Fir, rose Geranium & elder berry CREAM RISES Cream Puff of Montmorency Cherry & Anise Hyssop They also give you a bonbon on your way out. Parking is either self-park at the lodge, or valet with Willows Lodge in the same space.

Butcher shop in the day, speakeasy, upscale, dinner at night. There is no similarity to the…read morenamesake, rather it is quite the opposite. The service was outstanding, the food was creative-definitely with the wine parings. It's a bit spendy, but worth it. Looking forward to going back on another special occasion. Parking can be a little challenging so get there a bit early!

Service was outstanding throughout the evening and we really enjoyed the community seating and…read moregeneral vibe of the butcher shop. Despite being packed in fairly closely, the noise level was very manageable when it came to regular conversations. We opted for the wine pairing and highly recommend it - very fairly priced and some great choices. Food was, of course, wonderful on many levels: presentation, composition, taste, creativity, etc. I also loved that they took some of the review feedback seriously (related to changing out the flatware) and were comfortable and confident enough to joke about it with us.

The borscht was my standout pick here--rich, savory beet soup that tastes even better with a big…read moredollop of creamy sour cream to balance the tangy broth. I also loved their beef wrap; tender marinated beef paired with fresh veggies wrapped in soft flatbread, simple but super flavorful. Sadly, I didn't get to try khinkali (the Georgian soup dumplings locals call "Georgian buns") because they sold out early that day, so I'll have to come back earlier next time. I ordered the national dish Adjaruli khachapuri, the iconic boat cheese bread. It's authentic and packed with melted cheese and runny egg yolk, but it's pretty heavy and rich--best shared with others if you don't have a huge appetite.

We two stopped in for a drink after a nearby event. It was our first time; we enjoyed our visit and…read moreplan to come again for dinner. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pleasant. SERVICE: 4.5. She was attentive and a pleasure to talk with. FOOD: 4.5. Though we hadn't planned to eat, the cakes tempted us so we shared a Napoleon. Delish! Perfect light sweetness with wonderful texture.

One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. The way I was treated felt openly racist and…read morehumiliating. The staff were rude, dismissive, and gave noticeably better treatment to other customers around me. It was obvious I wasn't welcome there. No food is worth being disrespected like that. I'll never return and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Amazing food first time trying Romanian food. As a Mexican I usually just stick to Mexican but now…read moreexpanding my pallet and I live this food I will come back

Great food, attentive service, inexpensive, nice ambience, and supporting students so it might be…read moremy new favorite restaurant in seattle. It was great even though we missed dessert. Wish the dessert was available to closing but oh well. Loved when every one is cheering on a new graduate who has to do a final feast for their family members and invited friends.

Great spot for an elegant lunch at bargain prices inside Seattle Central College. Good prepared and…read moreserved by students in the Culinary Arts program. Limited hours so plan ahead. I had the salmon with butternut squash soup. It was excellent and the student servers were very attentive. Menus change frequently. Si check out the website before you go.