Dining list

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 an Arlington restaurant with generous portions of tasty food.

Reviewed July 8

Clay Oven

19721 U.S. 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. Suite 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 St. 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

New restaurant in the heart of the city provides pleasure for all the 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

Mrs. Pennycooke’s Tea Room

922 Front St., Snohomish; 360-568-5040

Specialty: lunch and high tea

The egg salad’s a winner, and the soup is much improved. But service remains slow, and the silver doesn’t gleam as it could.

Reviewed March 18

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 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