Recently Reviewed Restaurants
Published 5:38 pm Thursday, June 11, 2009
Sockeye’s Restaurant and Bar
14090 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe; 360-794-8300
Specialty: Northwest cuisine
Early birds dine well at Sockeye’s
Reviewed May 22
Daphne’s
415 1/2 Main St., Edmonds; 425-776-6402; www.daphnesbar.com
Specialty: French cafe fare
Dinky, but definitely delightful
Reviewed May 15
Christopher’s on Whidbey
103 NW Coveland St., Coupeville; 360-678-5480
Specialty: American
Kick back with comfort food
Reviewed May 8
Saltoro
14051 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; 206-365-6025
Specialty: Seafood and land food
Eclectic menu makes it easy to sample, share
Reviewed May 1
Lanna Thai
7825 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-438-3888; www.lannathaieverett.com
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Tasty selections and quick service for lunch.
Reviewed April 24
Banya Bistro
2814 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-252-2692; www.downtownbanya.com
Specialty: Russian
Men in robes, tasty Russian food, staff willing to share food and culture.
Reviewed April 17
Balefire
1801 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-374-7248
Specialty: wine and beer
Potential to be an Everett fave.
Reviewed April 10
Andaman Thai Restaurant
4809 132nd St. SE, Everett, No. B101; 425-316-9264; www.andamanusa.com
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Delicious food just part of appeal of Thai eatery.
Reviewed April 3
Basil &Chives
114 N. Lewis St., Monroe; 360-794-4000
Specialty: Vietnamese Northwest fusion
Northwest, Asian flavors blend well.
Reviewed March 20
Prohibition Grille
1414 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-6100
Specialty: Southern food
Rebotted Prohibition Grille fits a need in Everett.
Reviewed March 6
Sorabol
18623 Highway 99, No. 150, Lynnwood; 425-778-4717
Specialty: Korean food, including hot pots and barbecue
The place for kimchee lovers.
Reviewed Feb. 27
L’Artisan French Bakery Cafe
11419 19th Ave. SE, B103, Everett; 425-379-8401
Specialty: pastries, sandwiches, desserts
L’Artisan delivers a delicious bite of Paris.
Reviewed Feb. 20
Nell Thorn
205 Washington St., La Conner; 360-466-4261
Specialty: eclectic cuisine
Nell Thorn’s cuisine well worth drive to La Conner.
Reviewed Feb. 13
Emory’s on Silver Lake
11830 19th Ave. SE (Bothell-Everett Highway), Everett; 425-337-7772
Specialty: seafood, steaks and pasta
Emorys gets the job done for surf or turf.
Reviewed Feb. 6
Casa El Dorado
205 E. Casino Road, Everett; 425-265-1186
Specialty: Mexican
Satisfying Mexican food in a simple setting.
Reviewed Jan. 30
Cristiano’s Pizza etc.
1206 State Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-653-8356
Specialty: pizza and Italian food
Wait for a table is no mystery at Cristiano’s.
Reviewed Jan. 23
Preservation Kitchen
17121 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; 425-408-1306; www.preservationkitchen.com
Specialty: American cuisine with northern Italian influences
Attentive service, ample servings and savory dishes counter minor shortcomings at new restaurant.
Reviewed Jan. 16
Barry’s Catering and Cafe
1606 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-5036
Specialty: casual breakfast and lunch fare
Barry’s puts the emphasis on comfort.
Reviewed Jan. 9
Christine’s Casual Fine Dining (Maxime’s Global Cuisine)
10007 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6002
Specialty: steaks, seafood, pub fare, Sunday breakfast
Restaurant comes through in a storm.
Reviewed Jan. 2
Arnies
714 Second St., Mukilteo; 425-355-2181; www.arniesrestaurant.com/Mukilteo/ welcome.php
Specialty: fresh seafood and seasonal selections
The view’s as special as the food at Arnies.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2008
Calabria Italiano Ristorante
3922 148th St. SE, Mill Creek; 425-379-7010; www.calabriamillcreek.com
Specialty: southern Italian cuisine
Restaurant is proof that looks aren’t everything.
Reviewed Dec. 12
Maneki Neko Bento Factory
3201 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-258-2525, (fax) 425-258-9988
Specialty: teriyaki, sushi, Korean, wok dishes
Bento Factory assembles flavorful meals.
Reviewed Dec. 5
Pen Thai
10107 Main St., Bothell; 425-398-7300; www.penthai.com
Specialty: Thai
Restaurant offers lots of tasty choices.
Reviewed Nov. 28
Trumpeter Public House
416 Myrtle St., Mount Vernon; 360-588-4515
Specialty: steaks, seafood, American favorites
Simple dishes biggest reward at Trumpeter.
Reviewed Nov. 21
Sushi Zen
13026 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-357-1611
Specialty: sushi, sashimi and Asian-fusion dishes
Have fun with sushi at Bothell restaurant.
Reviewed Nov. 14
The Mermaid Cafe
2932 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-293-0347
Specialty: home-cooked breakfasts and lunches
Cafe brings fresh, tasty goodness to downtown workers.
Reviewed Oct. 31
Diamond Knot Brewery and Alehouse
621 Front St., Mukilteo; www.diamondknot.com; also at 625 Fourth St., Mukilteo, and on Camano Island
Specialty: stone-grilled food and general pub fare, beer
Alehouse’s cooking suits its customers’ tastes.
Reviewed Oct. 24
Bobby’s Hawaiian-Style Restaurant
1011 Hewitt Ave. W., Everett; 425-259-1338; www.bobbyshawaiianstylerestaurant.com
Specialty: Hawaiian-style cuisine
Say “aloha” to serious comfort food.
Reviewed Oct. 17
Terracotta Red Modern Asian Bistro &Lounge
2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-322-5132 Specialty: Asian fusion
It’s all about the Belly Love at new Everett restaurant.
Reviewed Oct. 10
Amorn Thai
22826 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-712-9112
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Flavorful Thai cuisine found in casual, cozy setting.
Reviewed Oct. 3
El Morena
848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Building D, Camano Island; 360-387-9897
Specialty: Mexican food
Mexican eatery offers fair fare.
Reviewed Sept. 26
Jade Garden
3133 Broadway, Everett; 425-252-1663
Specialty: Chinese-American
New Chinese restaurant can do more than Chinese American-style.
Reviewed Sept. 19
Tulalip Bay
Inside the Tulalip Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip; 360-651-5900
Specialty: Pacific Northwest-Asian-Hawaiian fusion
Restaurant is ambitious and creative, but also pricey and pretentious.
Reviewed Sept. 5
Garlic Jim’s Famous Gourmet Pizza
1246 State Ave. No. A, Marysville; 360-651-5467; www.garlicjims.com
Specialty: pizza
Local-based chain passes all the tests, with flying colors.
Reviewed Aug. 29
Marimba
1405 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3896
Specialty: Caribbean and South American cuisine
New Everett restaurant plays up flavors of South America.
Reviewed Aug. 22
Bistro San Martin
231 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-474-9229; www.bistrosanmartin.com
Specialty: local seasonal dishes, international influence
Arlington restaurant easily one of the best around.
Reviewed Aug. 15
Santa Fe Cafe
5910 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; 206-783-9755
Specialty: foods of New Mexico
North Seattle cafe serves a taste of New Mexico.
Reviewed Aug. 8
Flyers Restaurant &Brewery
32295 Highway 20, Oak Harbor; 360-675-5858; www.eatatflyers.com
Specialty: burgers, steaks and seafood; microbrews made in-house
Restaurant really knows its clientele.
Reviewed Aug. 1
Chiangmai Thai Restaurant
12926 Mukilteo Speedway, No. F-3, Lynnwood; 425-423-8569
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Restaurant blends Thai and Chinese specialties.
Reviewed July 25
Frank’s Place
32945 Highway 20, Oak Harbor; 360-675-5850
Specialty: breakfast all day, burgers and sandwiches
Breakfast joint is 100 percent military, right down to the Spam.
Reviewed July 18
Grilla Bites
1020 First St., No. 104, Snohomish; 360-568-7333; www.grillabites.com
Specialty: soup, salads and sandwiches
Go organic at new Snohomish eatery.
Reviewed July 11
Voula’s Good Eats
4306 229th St. SW, No. 5, Mountlake Terrace; 425-967-5154
Specialty: American and Greek favorites
Well-known restaurant family has another winner.
Reviewed July 4
Thai Kitchen Snohomish
1020 First St., No. 106, Snohomish; 360-863-6426
Specialty: Thai cuisine
New restaurant still needs a little work, and some pizzazz.
Reviewed June 27
The Maltby Cafe
8809 Maltby Road, Maltby; 425-483-3123; www.maltbycafe.com.
Specialty: breakfast and lunch
Worth the wait since ‘88.
Reviewed June 20
Blazing Onion Burger Co.
15115 Main St., Mill Creek; 425-338-4445; www.blazingonion.com
Specialty: burgers, sandwiches, salads
Food’s fine, but restaurant lacks distinction.
Reviewed June 13, 2008
Sticky Fingers Bar-B-Que
9214 State Ave., Marysville; 360-653-4433
Specialty: barbecued meats, side dishes
You won’t mind delicious barbecue sauce everywhere.
Reviewed June 6, 2008
Alfredo’s Grill
6996 265th St. NW, Suite 102, Stanwood; 360-629-2640
Specialty: American diner
Restaurant’s new menu doesn’t come together.
Reviewed May 30, 2008
Seabolt’s Smokehouse
31640 Highway 20, Suite 3, Oak Harbor; 360-675-6485; www.seabolts.com
Specialty: seafood
Stop by Oak Harbor for great seafood.
Reviewed May 23, 2008
Royal Thai Cuisine
14650 N. Kelsey St., Monroe; 360-794-7222
Specialty: Thai
New restaurant has the potential to be among the county’s best.
Reviewed May 16, 2008
Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant
1809 Minor Ave., Seattle; 206-624-0801
Specialty: cuisine of Ethiopia
Food this good is worth a trip to Seattle.
Reviewed May 9, 2008
