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, #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.
Revewed 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
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
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
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
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
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
Magic Dragon
3943 116th St. NE, Marysville; 360-658-9097
Specialty: Chinese fast food
Chain Chinese leaves something to be desired.
Reviewed May 2
The Repp
924 First St., Snohomish; 360-568-3928
Specialty: Pacific Northwest favorites
Snohomish restaurant takes on a fresh new approach.
Reviewed April 25
La Casita
102 S. 10th St., Mount Vernon; 360-419-0933
Specialty: Mexican cuisine
Find fabulous Mexican food in Mount Vernon.
Reviewed April 18
Islanders Restaurant and Bar
848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Building D, Camano Island; 360-722-7470, www.islandersrestaurantandbar.com
Specialty: American diner favorites
Hungry Camano folks get a gathering place.
Reviewed April 11
Italian Spaghetti House
9824 Lake City Way NE, Seattle; 206-523-2667
Specialty: Southern Italian
Venerable restaurant a family destination for ages.
Reviewed April 4
Clay Pit
15418 Main St., M107, Mill Creek; 425-337-9600, www.claypit.net
Specialty: cuisine of India
Mill Creek restaurant melds taste of India with seafood.
Reviewed March 28
Jade Monkey
2915 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-293-0690
Specialty: Chinese
New restaurant brings Hong Kong style to Everett.
Reviewed March 21
Buck’s American Cafe
2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-258-1351
Specialty: Pacific Northwest favorites
Upscale comfort food served in historic building at Buck’s.
Reviewed March 14
Ton Kaew Thai Restaurant
233 128th St. SW, Everett; 425-290-6222
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Family-run restaurant does Thai food its way: tasty.
Reviewed March 7
Wendy’s Country Cafe &Espresso
1915 California St., Everett; 425-259-4826
Specialty: American breakfast and lunch
Cafe serves consistently good grub.
Reviewed Feb. 29
Frasers Gourmet Hideaway
1191 SE Dock St. No. 101, Oak Harbor; 360-279-1231, www.frasersgh.com
Specialty: American
Discover fine dining at Oak Harbor hideaway.
Reviewed Feb. 22
Big Easy Barbecue
6919 Evergreen Way, Everett; 425-356-2261
Specialty: Louisiana favorites
South Everett restaurant does Louisiana cuisine well.
Reviewed Feb. 15
The Irishmen Pub and Eatery
2923 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-374-5783
Specialty: Irish favorites
New Everett restaurant serves authentic Irish fare.
Reviewed Feb. 8
Mae Phim Thai
1212 State Ave., Suite E, Marysville; 360-653-8954
Specialty: Thai cuisine
Super Thai food available at new Marysville restaurant.
Reviewed Feb. 1
Marco’s Restaurant
17525 Highway 99, Lynnwood; 425-743-6627; www.marcosrestaurant.net
Specialty: American favorites
Marco’s Super Savers meals offer great value.
Reviewed Jan. 25
Tokyo House
500 SE Everett Mall Way, B-100, Everett; 425-347-6557
Specialty: Japanese cuisine
Humble setting belies delicious Japanese food.
Reviewed Jan. 18
Dragon Palace
4305 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-339-8088
Specialty: Chinese cuisine
Twenty years of happy customers tell restaurant’s story.
Reviewed Jan. 11
Crossroads
1904 201st Place SE, Bothell; 425-488-5611
Specialty: family-style diner
Flawed fish detracts from new restaurant’s ambiance.
Reviewed Jan. 4
The Chatter Box
9819 270th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-0600
Specialty: Asian fusion
Tasty Asian dishes another option in Stanwood.
Reviewed Dec. 28
Luca’s Ristorante &Pizzeria
430 91st Ave. NE, No. 10, Lake Stevens; 425-334-2066, www.lucasitalianrestaurant.com
Specialty: Southern Italian favorites
More space, new offerings, add to friendly neighborhood feel of restaurant.
Reviewed Dec. 21
Sandwich Xpress
520 128th St. SW, Suite A13-14, Everett; 425-347-6794, www.sandwichxpress.com
Specialty: deli-style sandwiches, soups &salads
Sublime sandwiches nourish holiday shoppers.
Reviewed Dec. 14
Beijing Garden
3719 Rucker Ave., Everett; 425-339-9319
Specialty: Chinese cuisine
New Chinese restaurant is definitely worth a visit.
Reviewed Dec. 7
Playa Bonita
329 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington; 360-403-7130
Specialty: Mexican cuisine
Small chain could become your new favorite Mexican eatery.
Reviewed Nov. 30
Alligator Soul
3121 Broadway, Everett; 425-259-6311; www.thealligatorsoul.com
Specialty: Cajun and Creole
Restaurant’s delicious fare still wildly popular at new location.
Reviewed Nov. 23
Chopstix
2820 Oakes Ave., Everett; 425-259-9013; www.chopstixpianobar.com
Specialty: steaks, pasta, chicken and seafood
Good music and good food make for a great evening.
Reviewed Nov. 16
Sparta’s Pizza &Spaghetti House
18817 Bothell Way NE, Bothell; 425-485-1227; www.spartaspizza.com
Specialty: Southern Italian favorites
Family-owned restaurants popular for catering to families.
Reviewed Nov. 9
Old School BBQ
22715 U.S. 2, Monroe; 425-367-1045
Specialty: barbecue
Texans tell the truth about oddly situated barbecue joint.
Reviewed Nov. 2
Kasbah
1471 NW 85th St., Seattle; 206-788-0777; www.kasbahmoroccanrestaurant.com
Specialty: Moroccan cuisine
Morocco is as close as restaurant in Seattle.
Reviewed Oct. 26
Fanny’s
505 Cedar Ave., Suite A-1, Marysville; 360-653-8164
Specialty: breakfast and lunch
Fanny’s is a favorite with the locals in Marysville.
Reviewed Oct. 19
Japan Teriyaki &Roll
10519 20th St. SE, No. 2, Everett; 425-334-2211
Specialty: Japanese cuisine
Elegant, yet fast fare that’s worth a million yen.
Reviewed Oct. 12
Azul
15118 Main St., No. 100, Mill Creek; 425-357-5600
Specialty: Mexican cuisine
Stylish touches, delicious twists make Town Center eatery popular.
Reviewed Oct. 5
Mo’s Best BBQ Ribs &Chicken
9515 State Ave., Marysville; 360-651-0800, www.mosbestbbq.com
Specialty: Southern-style barbecue
Its move to Marysville hasn’t hurt Mo’s fare.
Reviewed Sept. 28
Sockeye’s
14090 Fryelands Blvd. SE, Monroe; 360-794-8300; www.sockeyesrestaurant.com
Specialty: Pacific Northwest cuisine
Upscale restaurant shows great promise.
Reviewed Sept. 21
Hot Iron Grill
303 91st Ave. NE, Suite A-503, Everett; 425-334-9182, www.hotirongrill.com
Specialty: Mongolian grill
Sauces make the meal at new Mongolian grill.
Reviewed Sept. 14
El Tapatio
803 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-862-0530
Specialty: Mexican food
Restaurant is a feast for the eyes and belly.
Reviewed Sept. 7
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