Restaurants recently reviewed
Published 5:04 pm Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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
Calabria Italiano Ristorante
3922 148th St. SE, Mill Creek; 425-379-7010 www.calabriamillcreek.com
Specialty: southern Italian cuisine
Restaurant’s proof 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
Blazing Saddles Restaurant &Lounge
27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-6569, www.blazingsaddlesclub.com.
Specialty: Tex-Mex and live country music
Ride Blazing Saddles for Tex-Mex, music, dancing.
Reviewed Nov. 7
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. (Other locations at 625 Fourth St. in 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.bobbyshawaiian stylerestaurant.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. #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, #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
