Wow, what an awesome surprise it was to discover this place. I regret not having done so sooner. Went on a Sunday evening to meet family friends. Sat outside in a beautiful covered space with plenty of heaters and enjoyed the rain tapping on the roof while dining. The service was amazing, friendly, willing to answer questions, all you could ever want. But, the star of the show was absolutely the food. Starting with the birria tacos that immediately stirred up memories of my times in CanCun when I was younger. I will be going back for lunch this week just to have those tacos again. The rest of our party had ribs, steak, sliders, pasta, and oysters, everything was perfect. High quality ingredients, perfectly cooked, well balanced flavors, some delicious twists.. 10/10 WILL go again. read more

My compliments to the kitchen. Our Valentines brunch was excellent. Five courses of decadent Caviar, lobster, and duck was hard to beat. While our server was knowledgeable and attentive, it seemed that management couldn't figure out how to turn down the musak. You'd expect a lower volume for a romantic drawn out lunch.... But noooo. Nearly $1k for a headache. read more

Sparrow has been on our places to try for a while and it did not disappoint! We came with friends and chose to order a variety of shareables as our dinner rather than entrees. The lamb queso-birria tacos were delicious! We also enjoyed the shishito peppers and avocado buratta, fresh and flavorful. Overall the food was amazing and the ambiance was cozy. Only reason for docking a star is that our server was not prompt or attentive. Not sure if he had a bad day, but it seemed like the other servers provided better service. Would come back! read more

Here to write an updated review. We visited on a Friday evening and it was super busy. We didn't have any reservation and waited for an about 25 minutes before we were seated, and even after we were seated the service was extremely slow...clearly they were understaffed in the kitchen. The food was good as usual though and so were all the cocktails we ordered but yeah the service was so slow, and our kiddos got really hungry. I think the manager did well when we brought our concerns to him and kindly waived the kids' meals. Love the ambiance of this restaurant both indoors and on the patio. It's a cute vibe! Lots of gluten free options yay read more

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We came in for a light snack. The bartender Ryan suggested the oysters n deviled eggs. We were absolutely amazed! He was extremely knowledgeable and great at recommending exactly what we we were looking for. read more

Sparrow - Truffle Deviled eggs. Fresh Oysters - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Went for Seattle restaurant week since this spot is usually out of my budget! Was crazy to see a once-dive bar turned into fine dining. They nailed the vibe in here. Dark and moody but still really elegant. We were greeted quickly by our server which was lovely. They were able to make me an espresso martini that was decaf! When the drink came out, I double checked that it was decaf and the woman (not our server) wasn't 100% sure so said our table could keep that one and that she would make us a new one. So kind! I got the devilled eggs to start. Really good, but definitely a sharing dish. The cod was good, but not sure I would pay full menu price for it as I did not find it to be very flavorful. The flourless chocolate cake had a rather small portion, btu was fantastic! Service and ambiance were top notch. read more

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Stopped in for Seattle restaurant week. They were pretty busy during this time but our service was still good. It did take a bit to get food and drinks out. We had three of us that got steaks and ordered them all cooked differently and they all came out cooked the same. For four ounces wasn't worth sending it back but we didn't see any difference between the rare, medium rare, and medium steak. The food and drinks were great otherwise. It's a bummer to be charged 3% to use a credit card. I know things are expensive these days but all over it says prefer cash next to this. At this price point, I don't think many people have that much cash on them. I'd expect this at somewhere cheaper. read more

Sparrow - Raspberry tea cocktail - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Fabulous brunch on the weekends!! Definitely start with the delicious donut holes, you will not be sorry. Easy to make a reservation online. Very large beautiful outdoor seating area as well as a smaller enclosed, lovely outdoor space out back. We've always had great service and a lovely experience at Sparrow. Super cute photo op in the enclosed area read more

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What a beautiful night and beautiful evening. This place is in the heart of Jaunita. It used to be a fun sports bar with pools tabs, darts and fun drinks. They have since closed that restaurant and opened up Sparrow. The first time I came here I wasn't impressed. They had only been open a few weeks so it was okay, nothing to write home about. The second time I came I was very impressed. It was a nice night so we got to sit outside on the patio. We enjoyed a bottle of rose and I ordered the shrimp arugula salad which was amazing and a side of sweet potato fries. My friend got the spaghetti squash pasta which was also a fan favorite. For desert we split the bread pudding. Not enough words to describe. I will definitely come back to this place. read more

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This is such a cute space! The food is really good. I want to come back and try everything on the menu. It's been too cold to be out of the patio but I can't wait to see if it gets any sun during the summer. Took off a star because the menu changes every so often so you had to check for updates. read more

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Just loved the plaace and amazing food. It's a great brunch place with unique food options. Service was quick and ambiance is beautifully and cozy read more

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Have tasted many versions of Fried Chicken and Waffles, happily SPARROW's version is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! Both the waffle and chicken were PHENOMENAL! SPARROW is extremely dog friendly and welcoming to our furry friends. If you're in the area and want truly amazing food SPARROW is an Excellent option, great for family and gatherings. read more

Food was pretty solid overall! I did have the oysters though and pretty sure I got food poisoning... the next morning I couldn't leave the toilet (and I don't drink alcohol either lol). Vibes were great, I'd just skip the oysters next time. read more

Sparrow - Truffle deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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My co worker had the ribeye and it was amazing. The burrata I had was a little dry, I wouldn't order it again. Our service was good and drinks were tasty. Loved the fresh oysters. read more

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I had my mom's birthday brunch here and it was fantastic. Ivan was our server and he did a wonderful job checking on us and providing a special experience for my mom and our group. I ordered the avocado toast with crab added and it was so flavorful. Well-portioned too. I also ordered a vanilla latte, which was way too sweet for my taste, but was still drinkable. The lighting is very dim, which made for a very cozy atmosphere. I will definitely be back! read more

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Came for brunch on a Friday and service was good. It was pretty quiet so we had a choice of tables and sat outside. They have a few different food options, so try whatever strikes your fancy from sweet to savory. Decor was nice inside and out, and it was an enjoyable meal. read more

The food was absolutely delicious, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. I really enjoyed the flavors and would definitely come back again read more

Sparrow - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

When the atmosphere wraps around you and the food delivers, it's basically a perfect little bubble in time. The kind of place you want to mentally bookmark forever. Sparrow thank you for the delicious dinners and brunch! read more

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This place is fairly new, has a nice vibe, great indoor and outdoor seating and friendly staff. I'm glad they were able to add the parking lot from the business park for evenings, makes it much easier to find a spot. Food is delicious, we liked the duck, dino, chicken sandwich, lamb bierra and they got really nice wings. They are pretty much on the higher end of pricing and this time, we found a extra fee on the bill. I just hate when restaurants are expensive and then add 3% credit card fees on top of that. No one ever brings cash, so please do the math and work your fees into the pricing. It's definitely new, we didn't have that on our bill the first times we came in. Definitely a turn off for us if you can't figure out appropriate pricing to cover your bases. So a meh going forward for us... read more

Fantastic spot! We sat outside on their lovely patio, which was lively on a summer Friday night. The inside was beautiful, will come back for a cozy winter meal. The drinks were great, I loved the rusty nail which came smoked. The crab and shrimp salad was delicious, super light and fresh with tons of crab and shrimp and a spectacular lemon dressing. We both agreed this was one of the better salads we've had out to eat. I loved deviled eggs so I couldn't resist their truffle version. Our server Ryan was attentive and delivered top notch service. Will be back! read more

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Had Easter Special at Sparrow with four of us in the family. For $65 per person, the meal was overpriced considering nothing that stands out. Furthermore the food was extraordinarily plain -- dry scrambled eggs, unappetizing sausage and chicken and limited fruit selection. Unhappy end to a glorious Easter. Saving grace: The service was very good though. Our server was wonderful, friendly, and accommodating. read more

Came here for brunch and it's a cute place. It's in the old J pub spot, but redone you couldn't tell. Food was great I split the crab toast and deviled eggs. I will say the food was a little bit more expensive than I thought. read more

Sparrow - Crab Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Sparrow is in the heart of Juanita and is a stylish restaurant with great views of the water. I came here for a dinner for a birthday dinner and was impressed by the ambiance. We decided to order the truffle pasta, risotto, clams and the prosciutto pizza. All of it was bursting with flavor and absolutely divine. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and our server gave great recommendations. read more

Sparrow - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Might be a bit on the pricey side but the food is Definitely done well. The sunroom area is super cute too. This is a great spot for brunch. Can't wait to try a dinner or tasting menu sometime. Be aware that the parking is awful. read more

This restaurant is a good pick ! Great cocktails and the food was awesome. Staff is friendly and attentive. I recommend the bread pudding - it was delicious ! Nice cool vibe , good date spot ! read more

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We went here for brunch on a Saturday. Service was quick and friendly-they really do this well. The menu is a bit limited in that you wish for more omelette options as well as some scrambles. And the prices and portions don't say "value" to me. The food was done well except my eggs Benedict-eggs were over which is ok but you expect perfect eggs at a place like this that ooze just right (no ooze). Nice informal fun vibe. read more

Smells like they dont have a good working chimney cause the whole place smells like pizza oven smoke. The patio was filthy, there are cameras on you which I can only assume have a microphone so a private conversation when on the patio is empty is not an option. The service is incredibly slow. The prices are outrageous, and everything was loaded with salt. I left there and passed out for 2 hours from the salt. I don't get how people fall for this crap. $11 Pelligrino? so a 600% mark up on a bottle of water? read more

First time dining at Sparrow for Seattle restaurant week. Excellent meal all 3 courses were fantastic, tuna tartare, wagyu filet mignon and chocolate cake. Perfect portion size. Beef with Demi glacé was superb. Friendly and efficient servers. Nice live music as well!!! read more

The food and ambiance are wonderful! Learned about this place a couple weeks ago and have already visited several times - brunch, happy hour, and dinner. Everything we've had so far exceeded expectations! read more

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Overall: nice and clean aesthetic. Uninspired food and regrettable service. They did offer to comp several of our items though, so increasing to 3 stars. Food: 2/5 Banana pancakes were a little dry and lacked significant butter flavor. One order came without syrup. Strange. Steak, eggs and hash browns had an overcooked steak and seemed very uninspired for the price. The breakfast board was decent, no complaints. The Napoleon was overwhelmingly custard/cream and next to no pastry, which led it to be highly imbalanced in flavors. Service: 2/5 I think they were understaffed. We ran out of water several times. The food took a really long time to come out. Ambiance: 4/5 Nice touches of nature with plant walls! read more

Sparrow - Steak - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Chicken and waffles sucked- chicken was stringy and inedible. Service was slooooow and no smiles from waiter. read more

Second time here and have to say expected a lot from such good yelp reviews here... The good: the server Michael was amazing , and could not have been any nicer or more attentive. The bad: THE FOOD! Tuna tar tar had an extremely fishy and unpleasant odor and taste along with the color as you can see in the poster photos. The "Foccacia" bread is a sad far cry away from craft Italian homemade bread... what we got was bread that was reminiscent of a a frozen section market. We also had the muscles and sausage which my gf had one really fishy sandy muscle which ruined the rest of that dish. Nothing taste like it had any effort or love. The laughable bread of discount market loaf quality and the fact that every single dish came ice cold. Even the soul was Luke warm at best and I hate to complain if something has potential. This place needs a vibe boost and culinary refresh to the menu or even hire a baker who knows how to bake simple bread. The desserts were the best part and the flourless chocolate cake and banana bread pudding were the ONLY saving graces for this restaurant. Would love to return when things change and they take themselves more serious as an upscale restaurant read more

Sparrow - Tuna tar tar - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Really cute brunch spot! I loved the outdoor atrium on a cool spring day- getting light but staying warm. I look forward to the outdoor patio in summer! There is quite a bit of parking but I imagine even that might fill up on a busy day. There are many choices for brunch and I enjoyed the crab avocado toast. The doughnut holes were a good item to share as a sweet end to the meal. Will definitely go again! read more

Went for Sunday brunch to celebrate my friend's birthday. I ordered the crab avocado toast and thought it was pretty good, except the bread was really hard to cut with a knife. This dish is listed under small plates so it is definitely small but very tasty. My friend ordered the shrimp salad and I though the portion was a good size. I had coffee and was surprised they did but comeback with a refill. I had to flag the server. To be fair, it got pretty busy. They've done a great job with the decoration, the patio is super cute and spacious, plenty of shade and it feels private which is nice. Definitely recommend it and will probably comeback for dinner or lunch. read more

Sparrow - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I'm typically not a fan of American food but was pleasantly surprised by everything we ordered from sparrow. The entrées are very pricey for what they are but happy to see they have soup sandwich options that are half the cost. We made the mistake on going on Mother's Day so the service was a little bit delayed and one of the protein entrée took a little bit longer to grill. Overall, the ambience was really nice. The food was delicious and I would happily go back here, although probably not for an entrée. read more

Decided to give Sparrow one more try before moving out of the area and we were once again disappointed. Not sure what happened around this time last year, but the quality of the food has dipped way below what it was when they first opened. The only thing saving the experience for us were the drinks and our waiter, Ryan. I will say for a Tuesday it was slow, but they still were short staffed. There were tables waiting an extremely long time to speak to a sever and even had to go to the bar to ask for someone. I ordered the scallops and pork belly with polenta, which used to be my go to dish. The scallops were undercooked, rubbery and under seasoned. The jam overpowered a lot of the other flavors. While the pork belly was mostly dry. Too bad to see what has happened to this once unbelievably delicious spot, especially since they have done so many upgrades to the outside patio. Was hoping there would be some redemption! read more

Sparrow - Scallops & Pork Belly - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

First off, Ivan was awesome and very considerate moving people around to avoid the hot sun and still meeting all my requests while doing so. I ordered the Brunch Board and a bottle of mimosa fresh squeezed and bubbly from Flama D'Or cava. The board arrived with fig jam yoghurt sockeye salmon berries prosciutto and deviled eggs and it felt elegant but chill. Staff were warm and chatty and the ambient deer‑moss wall with dim lighting made brunch feel like a cozy Pacific Northwest love letter with a smirk. I left wondering if Kirkland finally got what Seattle feels like. read more

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The food was decent but was very overpriced, if not for the price I may come back, but the food did not justify the price here. The ambiance was nice but there was a manger turning the volume up one minute and the next minute an employee would turn the volume of the music down, it just seemed a bit unprofessional and odd for a place this nice, and it was noticeable during our whole meal. The presentation of the food was nice and so was the staff, no complaints there There was also an added gratuity for our party size which was quite a bit, the price of a whole other meal, so this kind of rubbed me the wrong was as a tip is usually based on discretion. Then there is a line to add more of a tip (in addition to the added gratuity) which felt a bit rude. Overall good food and atmosphere, but could improve on a few things. read more

Sparrow - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Searched for "cozy" restaurants on the Eastside and was suggested this place. It did not disappoint! Lovely atmosphere, tables far enough apart that you felt intimate at your own table and did not constantly get distracted by your neighbors. Low light in general, but bright enough at the table itself that you didn't feel like you were dining in the dark. Service was good, our server attentive and just the right amount of chatty/friendly vs "leaving you alone to your company". Food was good, nothing spectacular. Maybe a little on the pricier side of what it could actually live up to. The menu feels a little random in its composition, not really settling on a cuisine or theme. But if you want a wide range of options to choose from, this works. read more

Sparrow - Menu - New American Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Had brunch here after the Shamrock run. They were mostly empty. There is a nice sized covered patio with heaters where they sat us. We had a variety of items from breakfast burrito to pancakes to chilaquiles to biscuits and gravy. The potatoes were a big hit. Everyone liked their food but we had to ask a few times for coffee refills. Service wasn't super fast but the waiter was nice. Coffee was good. One member noticed a cracked glass halfway through their drink (cracked all the way around the glass) and while they offered to replace it (the person declined) they also didn't deduct it off the bill. Hopefully there were no shards in the drink itself. The ambiance inside was nice. Hard to believe it was once a dive bar. Interesting drinks, and while brunch prices were ok if a little on the high side, be aware that dinner entrees are a lot more. read more

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