Papi’s
1816 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-0846
Specialty: Pizza and sandwiches
The food is wonderful at this little shop, but don’t expect fast-food delivery; it’s worth the brief wait.
Reviewed Aug. 26
Oberg’s at Gleneagle Golf Course
7619 E. Country Club Drive, Arlington; 360-403-9061
Specialty: bistro fare
The service is better under new ownership, but now the side dishes and menu accuracy disappoint.
Reviewed Aug. 19
Kate’s Greek &American Deli
2512 Colby Ave. Suite A, Everett; 425-303-8012
Specialty: The name says it all
If you’re looking for home cooking with a Greek twist, this friendly cafe in downtown Everett hits the spot.
Reviewed Aug. 12
Depot Cafe and Smokehouse
3201 McDougall Ave., Everett; 425-257-3140
Specialty: barbecue
The old Milwaukee Road depot turns into a charming barbecue joint with great food that won’t break the bank and will please barbecue fans of both smoke and sauce persuasion.
Reviewed Aug. 5
Mama Mia’s
4809 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-259-2868
Specialty: Italian
Menu items flagged with a boot are made from the owner’s family recipes at this new restaurant.
Reviewed July 29, Jan. 14
Benjarong
19480 U.S. 2, Suite D-1, Monroe; 360-794-5099, www.hellothaifood.com
Specialty: Thai
First-rate Thai restaurant adds to Monroe’s growing dining transformation.
Reviewed July 22
Smashed Tomatoes
6996 265th St. NW, Suite 102, Stanwood; 360-629-2640; www.smashedtomatoes.com
Specialty: Italian
Like its Everett cousin, this restaurant serves southern Italian favorites with a white-tablecloth ambience.
Reviewed July 15
Chrome Cafe
5200 172nd St. NE, Suite D, Arlington; 360-403-7665
Specialty: American favorites
New ownership reinvents Arlington restaurant with generous portions of tasty food.
Reviewed July 8
Clay Oven
19721 Highway 2, Monroe; 360-863-8033
Specialty: Indian
Its location may be a bit odd, but the new Clay Oven is fine dining indeed.
Reviewed July 1
The Tin Fish
204 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo; 425-353-9549; www.thetinfish.com
Specialty: Fish
A new Mukilteo restaurant offers an ocean of seafood choices including, fish tacos, fish sandwiches, fish and chips and crab cakes.
Reviewed June 24
Kimchi Bistro
9501 State Ave. #E, Marysville; 360-653-3631; closed Sundays
Specialty: Korean, Japanese, Chinese
Bistro raises the bar on the heat with its delicious offerings.
Reviewed June 17
Mumtaj Indian Cuisine
2925 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-258-3460; closed Sunday
Specialty: Indian
Restaurant’s scrumptious buffet offers a lot of something for everyone.
Reviewed June 10
The Majestic Cafe
1409 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-339-2074; closed Sundays.
Specialty: American favorites
New downtown restaurant has a wonderful way with our favorite foods from the past.
Reviewed June 3
Thai Cascade
4817 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-258-4954
Specialty: favorites from Thailand
It’s everything our reader said it would be: generous servings of tasty food at a great price with friendly service.
Reviewed May 27
Ciao Stella Mia
546 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds; 425-771-7950; www.chefbruno.net
Specialty: Italian
The old is new again as owner Bruno Girardi and sous chef Al Aguilar are back at the Edmonds restaurant with traditional Italian favorites.
Reviewed May 20
Sushi Ring
11419 19th Ave., Everett; 425-385-2702
Specialty: Japanese
Owner Elvis Tanaka may serenade your while he prepares reasonably priced favorites such as dragon roll.
Reviewed May 13
Bistro San Martin
231 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-474-9229
Specialty: classic favorites
This restaurant’s new owners are successfully building on its previous menu, adding to customer favorites.
Reviewed May 6
Philly Deli
8614 271st NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6020; closed Sundays
Specialty: sandwiches, soups and salads
The new owners of this popular eatery know how to make authentic meatball and Philly cheese steak sandwiches, Herald readers and our reviewer agree.
Reviewed April 29
Grouchy Chef
9999 Harbour Place, Suite 105, Mukilteo; phone 425-493-9754; fax 425-493-9756. Closed Sunday.
Specialty: Pacific Northwest favorites
The chef may be grumpy but the food is great, at a bargain price.
Reviewed April 22
Bogie’s on 41st
1510 41st St., Everett; 425-259-3838
Specialty: American favorites
The diner, which recently changed owners, now has an expanded menu of yummy comfort foods and a larger bar area.
Reviewed April 15
Canyons restaurant
14919 N. Kelsey St., Monroe; 360-805-5453; www.canyonsrestaurant.com
Specialty: American with a splash of salsa
Chain’s latest making friends in Monroe with its Southwest-flavored food and decor.
Reviewed April 8
Mae Rim Thai Cuisine
2011 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3525
Specialty: Thai
Restaurant in the heart of the city provides pleasure for all senses.
Reviewed April 1
Old Country Buffet
4601 200th St. SW, Suite A, Lynnwood; 425-672-9731; www.buffet.com
Specialty: American favorites
Have it your way: abundant food at a low price, with a selection to please the whole family.
Reviewed March 25
Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing
710 Front St., Mukilteo; 425-742-6180
Specialty: seafood
Restaurant is back to shipshape after repairing storm damage, a worthy example of a Puget Sound culinary institution.
Reviewed March 11
Thai Bistro
1018 164th St., No. A-14, Mill Creek; 425-787-9707
Specialty: Thai favorites
Don’t let the strip-mall location fool you; the food and decor of this Mill Creek restaurant rely on authentic touches.
Reviewed March 4
Golden Corral Buffet
1065 State Ave., Marysville; 360-659-4035
Specialty: American favorites
Kids and picky eaters can have all the food they want their way – without the food they don’t want.
Reviewed Feb. 25
Bogie’s All American Diner
11419 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-379-9179
Specialty: American favorites
Bogie’s serves classic diner food: comfort food the way you’d fix it if you had the time and inclination.
Reviewed Feb. 18
El Paraiso Mexican Grill
1431 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-568-5406
Specialty: Mexican cuisine
El Paraiso, a justifiably popular Everett eatery, has opened a second location in Snohomish.
Reviewed Feb. 11
Lucky Dragon
25 95th Drive NE No. 102, Lake Stevens; 425-397-2099
Specialty: Chinese
The popular neighborhood restaurant serves a wide range of treats – all fresh and delicious.
Reviewed Feb. 4
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-368-2875, www.macaronigrill.com
Specialty: Italian
The food at the latest chain restaurant at Alderwood Mall, a lively, casual place, live up to a customer’s recommendation.
Reviewed Jan. 28
Burney Brothers BBQ
17171 Bothell Way, Lake Forest Park; 206-417-6200, www.burneybrothers.com
Specialty: Texas-style barbecue
The brothers can’t be accused of violating truth in advertising laws: Their food is definitely purty dang good!
Reviewed Jan. 21
Oceanaire Seafood Room
1700 Seventh Ave., Seattle; 206-267-2277; www.theoceanaire.com
Specialty: seafood
Poor service detracts from the food at this trendy Seattle restaurant.
Reviewed Jan. 7
McGrath’s Fish House
3000 184th St., Lynnwood; 425-670-9050; www.mcgrathsfishhouse.com
Specialty: Seafood
The Alderwood mall fish house looks like a warehouse, but with all the ways it prepares seafood it must need the space.
Reviewed Dec. 31
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