Check out these recently reviewed dining options
Published 4:10 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2015
It’s Black Friday, which means thousands of folks will be standing in long lines at local malls to save a few pennies on the latest and greatest Christmas gifts. Here’s a look at some recently reviewed restaurants near shopping centers that will help calm the craziest of Black Friday shoppers. For the full reviews, visit cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/heraldnet/dining.
Alderwood mall
19417 36th Ave. W., Lynnwood, 425-778-0202, www.bantabarestaurant.com
Specialty: West African cuisine
Get transported far from home with authentic dishes at Bantaba African
3026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, 425-673-7132, facebook.com/cfalynnwood
Specialty: Chicken, chicken, chicken
Find out what’s all the cluck’s about at the famous fast-food restaurant
333 184th St. SW, No. B, Lynnwood; 425-622-4500; www.katsuburger.com
Specialty: Japanese-themed burger
Big, tasty burgers with a side of whimsy
18415 33rd Ave. W Suite G, Lynnwood; 425-245-7551; mediterraneankitchens.net
Specialty: Mediterranean
Lynnwood’s Mediterranean Kitchen lives up to the hype
4911 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-9592; moonshine-bbq.com.
Specialty: BBQ
Don’t miss this authentic BBQ restaurant in Lynnwood
4309 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, 425-893-8646
Specialty: Pizza
Pizza lovers rejoice: Zeeks brings gourmet pizza to Lynnwood
Everett Mall
Everett Mall food court, 425-423-0456
Specialty: Mediterranean
Feeling risky in a mundane place? Give Mediterranean a try
909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-374-7293; cruciblebrewing.com
Specialty: Craft beer
Childhood friends open new brewery in Everett
620 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-513-1884.
Speciality: Greek.
Good choices for gyro lovers in Everett.
1205 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-438-8683.
Specialty: Teppanyaki dining
Seated at the chef’s grill, diners enjoy dinner and a show
1310 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-265-0660; www.olivegarden.com
Specialty: Italian
New location, but Olive Garden still delivers what’s expected
1321 SE Everett Mall WAy, Everett, 425-315-7540, www.nypbarandgrill.com
Specialty: Pub grub
Great beer, food and atmosphere makes NYP a solid hangout
Seattle Premium Outlets
10520 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, 360-653-7721, www.theram.com.
Specialty: Craft beer, burgers and more
For a sports bar chain, the Ram gets vibe, food and beer right
Inside Quil Ceda Creek Casino, 6410 33rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-1700; www.quilcedacreekcasino.com/dining/torchgrill.
Specialty: Breakfast/Italian/Mediterranean/American
Torch Grill is a sure bet for your taste buds
Costco
10200 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 18109 33rd Ave., Lynnwood; www.costco.com.
Specialty: Lunch fare
Quick, cheap and delicious means it must be Costco
Snohomish downtown
1114 First Street, Snohomish; 360-568-5820; www.fredsrivertownalehouse.com/
Specialty: Pub fare, brews and spirits.
Plenty of great choices to drink, but don’t forget the food
Trails End Taphouse and Restaurant
511 Maple Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-7233; www.trailsendcatering.com
Specialty: Homemade Northwest brewpub fare.
Tap into 27 brews and good pub fare at Trails End
Snohomish Bakery at First &Union
101 Union Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-1682; www.snobake.com.
Specialty: Baked goods.
The famous Snohomish bakery just keeps getting better
1020 First St., Suite 104, Snohomish; 360-568-7333; www.grillabites.com.
Specialty: Organic, local cafe food.
Cafe features organic, local food
