Love Saar's. Renton location was my favorite years ago then shut down. The tukwila location is…read morelarge, has a subway and chicken counter deli which is cool. This location seems much quieter and less busy but always has the products I'm looking for! I love getting nostalgic yummy snacks here before I go to the AMC movie theater next door :)

I'm being generous giving 3 instead of 2 stars. I don't know how they stay in business with their…read moreprices. Yes you can get some good deals on produce but 90% of everything else is overpriced. I'm guessing because they're in a "food desert" they can charge those prices. I would for sure recommend checking the expiration date on everything you buy. I will say the cashiers have all been friendly. Note: watch out how far you try to take a shopping cart in the parking lot because the wheels lock up if you try to take it too far.

I love this place! Great selection of Middle Eastern / Mediterranean food, and their hummus is to…read moredie for. I recommend their zhoug (green sauce) and their baba ghanoush as well. So, so delicious!

I'm honestly disappointed to write this review…read more I've been shopping at Goodies for about six months now. They sell dukkah (along with other condiments and seasonings) that are hard for me to find, which saves me the time of making them myself. I've also been buying my lamb from them. On July 3, I purchased two packs of lamb chops. One pack was perfectly fine, but the other was clearly spoiled. I still cooked the good pack, but it wasn't enough for everyone to have. I've been cooking lamb for years--I know how it should smell and how it should look. This meat was off. I called the next day to let them know, and they told me they would replace it. I explained that I live over an hour away, so I wouldn't be able to come back until I was in the area again. They assured me they would still honor the exchange. When I came in today, I was met with so much rudeness that I was honestly shocked. I felt embarrassed by the way I was treated. I had really enjoyed supporting this small business up until this point. Because I was so shaken by the interaction, I didn't even realize until I got home that I had originally purchased a six-pack of lamb chops, but I was only given a four-pack in exchange. When I returned the spoiled meat, the woman behind the counter insisted she would "never sell meat like that." I tried to show her the timestamped photo I had taken of the meat when I purchased it, but she refused to even look at it. At one point she said she "didn't know what my deal was," and then suggested it was somehow my refrigerator's fault before asking, rather dismissively, "Well, what do you want?" I'm a very understanding person. When you're selling raw meat, sometimes things happen. Products can spoil. I wasn't looking for an argument--I simply expected for the issue to be handled professionally and with kindness. Instead, I was treated as though I was trying to cause a problem. I'm sure many people will continue to shop here without issue. However, left feeling like I wasn't afforded the same courtesy or respect that other customers might have received. Maybe I would have been treated differently had I looked different. I can't say that for certain, but I also can't think of another reason I was met with such hostility when I approached the situation politely and respectfully from the very beginning. No customer should leave feeling the way I did. The top pack of lamb pictured was perfect. The bottom pack smelled bad and was greenish in person. As you can see via time stamp - I purchased the lamb on the 3rd and began to cook it on the 4th of July.

I have no idea what took me so long to get to the Shambles, but it is quite the neighborhood gem…read more The food is so delicious; I know that they're known for their steaks, but the veg was just as tasty as the meat - the tomatoes, the beets, the artichokes, and those potatoes. Zoinks. The steak is a delight, too, though - don't get me wrong. I am a Hanger devotee, and the Shambles' version was stellar. Such great natural flavor - it hardly needed the demi/ butter, but gilding the lily never hurt anybody. Service here is friendly and helpful - if you have questions, the capable staff will steer you. My one note: skip dessert so that you can focus on the savory menu items (not that the sweets were bad, they just get outshone by the salty stuff).

Second visit to The Shambles and loved it even more. It is in a nondescript building that you…read moreprobably missed driving by it... inside is a cozy casual vibe. Despite the casual atmosphere, the food is OUTSTANDING. Each steak is on the chalkboard, and you can choose the cut and specific size - 4 oz filet or 19 oz ribeye! The crusting is perfect and steaks juicy. The sides are just as good - Caesar salad, French onion, mushroom medley. Highly recommend

Amazing selection and the owners are so sweet and helpful, they have awesome customer service, and…read moregreat variety of products.

This restaurant is tucked inside an eastern european grocery store. The food at the restaurant is…read moreamazing. So flavorful and warming. I highly recommend the cabbage rolls and pelmeni. The prices are great too, especially for Seattle. I also love the store. I buy salted and smoked mackerel here often. They have a large selection of imported sausages, cheeses, and beer. The people are nice too.

I learned of Salt Blade at the 2019 Country Living Expo where they were representing their business…read moreas a vendor. Their table had a steady crowd around it all day long eager to try slices of their artisanal handcrafted cured meats. With their line up of flavors with names like The Seattle Stick, Orange & Coriander, Porcini & Sage, Tuscan Salami, Genoa Salami, Saucission Sec, Sopressa, Chorizo, Pepperoni, Salami Picante, and Urutan it was hard to choose. So folks kept coming back to try more. I'm not a big fan of cured meats, but you know I left their table with a good $100 less than I arrived with. And wishes I had more $ with me. I gotta say I LOVE what they're doing here. Everybody I've shared their meats with raves about them. I just saw on their Facebook page that they have some limited-quantity stuff like Gin Salami -- and not only a Gin Salami but a "boost trio" -- a package of Whiskey Salami, Gin Salami, and Ouzo Salami. Like how the hell am I supposed to NOT get that?! Seriously, Salt Blade meats will make among the most excellent of gifts and super special noms for yourself.

What an experience goin to a real butcher! Everything is so clean and neatly prepared! The rib…read moreroast season is amazing and I can't wait to go back!

This place is an amazing full service butcher right in the middle of Phinney Ridge! The staff are…read moreknowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I've always gotten a high quality product there.

THE SHORT OF IT: Very tasty food with large portion sizes, fantastic service, extremely comfortable…read moreseating, but beware, pricing is on the higher side. Great for large groups and also family friendly. THE INSIDE: -Lots of Seattle Kraken memorabilia on the walls, including sweaters from the Seattle Metropolitans. Upscale pub at its best. -Bathrooms are large, clean, easily accessible, and well stocked. -The seats are very heavy, wooden, and well made, all cushioned and cloth covered. I appreciate that it feels like an actual seat instead of a crappy piece of metal that a lot of sports restaurants seem to be transitioning towards. You will be comfortable. -Many tables overlooking three of the four sheets of ice. (Virginia Mason is the only sheet that the restaurant doesn't overlook.) -Full bar with bar seating available. FOOD AND DRINKS: -I've been coming here for years for Kraken watch parties or beer league games, and have never had a disappointing meal. Whether it's appetizer fries or a full entree or a simple cocktail, it's all been in a scale of good to great. -The crispy brussel sprouts are a highlight. Savory, sweet, perfectly cooked, and huge portion size - should be split between a minimum of two people. -The pricing is hiiiiigh (like everything else these days, I suppose). Expect minimum of $12 for an appetizer and $18-$45 per entree. It was far more reasonable the first year they were open and it's all gone up at least 30%. That being said, the serving sizes are big, and one entree could easily be split between two people. -The bar has hundreds of choices. Cocktails are fantastic. The Kraken Hat Trick was particularly nice for the summer weather paired with the World Cup slider trio and brussel sprouts. Easily fed two people. -The nachos are light and while not covered in any traditional cheeses, I rather enjoyed the spicy aioli with cotija on top. Everything tasted very fresh and the chips were thick, proper tortilla chips. Again, portion size is massive and great for splitting. SIDE NOTES: -There are discounts available for players (kids league and beer league). -Kids get an activity sheet, packaged crayons, and a covered cup of water with a straw. -I want to take a star off the rating just on pricing alone, because this is more casual pub than fancy restaurant, but considering all of the positive experiences I've had here with food, drinks, and service, I can't do it. -There is a Starbucks inside the facility with some food options, so I suppose if you're wanting a cheaper option for food to munch on while overlooking the ice, that's your only alternative to purchase on-site aside from generic concessions downstairs.

We went here for the first time today to meet family and watch the World Cup. I had the rigatoni…read moreAlfredo, my husband had the fish and chips and our son in law had the salmon rice bowl. First there was such sticker shock at the prices of everything here. Service was good at first and then my husband asked for a refill on his ice tea, and then he asked again, and asked again still no refill. Finally a different server came and after the fourth request he finally got a refill. For almost a hundred dollars for lunch for 3 people I expect better service. On the way out then our server asked if she could get us anything. Why ask on the way out?? Not sure about coming back here again