Savor the Moment: Exceptional Dining Experiences You Can’t Miss

Published 9:30 am Thursday, March 27, 2025

LJ’s Bistro in Lake Stevens serves up a steak knife-worthy asparagus toast ($14), with whipped feta, local asparagus, fresh herbs, za’atar and pickled shallot atop grilled bread. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)
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LJ’s Bistro in Lake Stevens serves up a steak knife-worthy asparagus toast ($14), with whipped feta, local asparagus, fresh herbs, za’atar and pickled shallot atop grilled bread. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

LJ’s Bistro in Lake Stevens serves up a steak knife-worthy asparagus toast ($14), with whipped feta, local asparagus, fresh herbs, za’atar and pickled shallot atop grilled bread. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)
LJ’s Bistro in Lake Stevens serves up a steak knife-worthy asparagus toast ($14), with whipped feta, local asparagus, fresh herbs, za’atar and pickled shallot atop grilled bread. (Taylor Goebel / The Herald)

The Daily Herald’s Best Of Snohomish County 2024 results are in!

It’s time to celebrate the absolute best of the best, chosen by the community! From local favorites to hidden gems, here are your top picks for the ‘Best Dining Experience’:

First Place: LJ’s Bistro & Bar in Lake Stevens

LJ’s Bistro and Bar remains a neighborhood favorite by offering an elevated dining experience with great food and exciting cocktails. They strive to be the place you celebrate your special occasions as well as the place you choose to simply celebrate the day.

At the heart, they are a family owned and operated restaurant, bringing a lifetime of industry experience and a passion for hospitality to the table.

Second Place: Emory’s on Silver Lake in Everett

Third Place: 16Eleven in Everett

But the excitement doesn’t stop here! Dive into the full list of winners and see all the amazing businesses that made the cut. Who knows? You might discover your next favorite.