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Once again, we (my wife and I) were dazzled at Cafe Juanita. We even got a brief chat in with the owner/chef Holly, who gave me a recipe for one of my favorite pasta dishes they make.
This place...
Once again, we (my wife and I) were dazzled at Cafe Juanita. We even got a brief chat in with the owner/chef Holly, who gave me a recipe for one of my favorite pasta dishes they make.
This place continues to be at the top of our list for the best in the greater Seattle area.
We had the Italian sea bass for the second time, and this dish alone is worth a trip. Wine pairing by our waiter was perfect, and what is really nice is that they allow you to try out several wine-by-the-glass to make sure you get the right match to each dish. I'm sure other places are willing to do this, but I have yet to be offered this very small touch of service.
Though you will lay down some cash to eat well here, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this establishment to anyone.
Go visit if you havnet and comment on your trip.
http://www.cafejuanita.com/ - sign up for the newsletter, we receive recipes and stuff :^)
JC
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Head north on Aurora (hwy 99) past Home Depot, Car Toys and Sams club (and all the other assorted retailers on this fine highway)...and head for a japanese bistro in a strip mall on aurora. it...
Head north on Aurora (hwy 99) past Home Depot, Car Toys and Sams club (and all the other assorted retailers on this fine highway)...and head for a japanese bistro in a strip mall on aurora. it sounds crazy, I generally feel snobbish towards most thing strip-mallish, but I love this place, and have been there 5+ times.
The food is very good, starting with the fresh, delicate, well made sushi. If you like sushi, I give it a solid 4/5. One time it was perfect. IF YOU GO, PLEASE TRY THE GREEN DECADENCE ROLL....my wife's favorite roll in Seattle, hands down (vegetarian)
Beyond the sushi, though, the restaurant has great bistro-like specials, including their salt and pepper chicken, tuna dishes, creative appetizers and beer on tap. they prolly have OK wine, but I cant speak for it. The sake is standard.
Here is the reason to go, though: its never crowded, and the prices are very reasonable if you are used to paying a small fortune for sushi.
I like to go for dinner with a few guys here, as you can sit at the bar and watch Sports Center, while downing the food and drinking a Manny's off the tap...
Another option is going here for the ultimate inexpensive date night, where you can follow dinner with a $2 movie over at the Crest Theatre ( I think that is the name) on 5th Ave NE
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Its VERY rare that we travel to the Eastside of lake washington to have a meal. However, Cafe Juanita is more than worth it. Most restaurants on the eastside are corporate run POS, not this...
Its VERY rare that we travel to the Eastside of lake washington to have a meal. However, Cafe Juanita is more than worth it. Most restaurants on the eastside are corporate run POS, not this place.
The atmosphere is really nice, lots of space, not a bad seat in the place. Small menu (I like this) so that you are forced into a great meal. nice ambience. The restaraunt is northern italian and has an extensive wine list. The food is wicked awesome, and for us, worth the price (cause its pricely).
on the night we went, we ordered the following off the menu: octopus antipasta, with an herb, fennel and chickpea base; simple salad with vinnegrette; tagliatte pasta with morels; braised duck with lentils and cherrys. I dont do justice to the description at all, but you get the idea I hope. I asked the waiter to server me a glass of white to start, and red with dinner. He did a great job at this, and here is one thing I loved: he let me try some wine before committing. love that touch.
some more points: there was no rush to get in and out. It actually had the pace of a meal enjoyed in Firenze. Parking was easy. Quiet location. Romantic.
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Disclaimer: I know the owner, so I am baised. Plus, I live 2 blocks away.
However, there are some things that really stick out about this cafe/coffee shop:
1. it has free WiFi
2. lots of room,...
Disclaimer: I know the owner, so I am baised. Plus, I live 2 blocks away.
However, there are some things that really stick out about this cafe/coffee shop:
1. it has free WiFi
2. lots of room, including a large outside area (with a lot of umbrellas)
3. the regular coffee is self serve. This is very important, especially for commuters. I, for one, hate waiting for a simple cup of coffee. I hate waiting while a triple shot, breve, latte, no foam blah blah gets made...anyway, serve yourself, honor system, it works great.
4. They have healthy, made-in-the-store food. Let me be clear: the food is not pre-packaged and not made with preservatives.
5. An area of kids to play with toys. Though, I have suggested they make this bigger, which it needs to be. I love the concept of a play area, so I can actually have 10-15 minutes to read a newspaper.
Check it out if you are in Mapleleaf.
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We have spent 2 anniversaries here; we will continue go back without hesitation every year. A bit sappy, but hey, when you find something love, stick with it.
Halibut, yes. Salmon, yes. Anything...
We have spent 2 anniversaries here; we will continue go back without hesitation every year. A bit sappy, but hey, when you find something love, stick with it.
Halibut, yes. Salmon, yes. Anything with dungeness crab, yes yes. Veggies are always fresh and very well prepared.
Staff is better than 5 star, very, they stay out of your face, they dont touch your water glass when refilling, and they are professional...which is not always the case around Seattle.
There really are not too many views that beat this. Make a reservation that allows you to watch the sun set over the Olympics and the Sound.
BTW, the cafe on the second floor kicks a$$ as well.
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This has been one of the consistent dining pleasures we have experienced in Seattle. With one exception, every meal has been top notch, well prepared and served.
Love the crab spring rolls, choc....
This has been one of the consistent dining pleasures we have experienced in Seattle. With one exception, every meal has been top notch, well prepared and served.
Love the crab spring rolls, choc. deserts, wine selection, fresh fish...and occasionally the lamb.
Atmosphere-wise this place rules. Main dining room is spacious, both decks are great, and the bar is one of our favorite late night snack stops.
Highly recommended. Make a reservation. If not, eat in bar...happy hour prices are killer.
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Ate here recently; the experience was so poor I went to another restaurant 30 minutes later to finish dinner.
I would typically give any restaurant the benefit of the doubt, however there were...
Ate here recently; the experience was so poor I went to another restaurant 30 minutes later to finish dinner.
I would typically give any restaurant the benefit of the doubt, however there were too many issues with this place to consider it worthy of my pity.
1. The food was poor, overall. If you like garlic, there is plenty of it, and this is a good thing for me. The bad part: the ravioli my wife ordered was stale and old. the edges were hard, actually crunchy. I had the 'fresh' fish, which this night was halibut. This fish is rather bland, but when cooked right can be really awesome. This night it was served in a picante: it tasted no more flavorful than a piece of low grade cod boiled in water. really, it was bad. I was disappointed.
2. Service was average, and the serving time was all messed up, and made me irritated to say the least. We sat down at 7pm, had our order taken for apps and salad immediately. this was served by 7:08. the dinner order was placed in the meantime, prolly around 7:05. The dinner was then brought out <10 minutes after the apps!! I told the waiter it was WAY too early, so he told us he would keep it heated. Therefore, our dinner was now simply sitting in the kitchen...ugh. I dont understand this, as the place was not full and we did not tell them to make it all happen fast.
The bread was good, not great. The roasted garlic was fine, hard to mess that up.
We left and went to Pontis for appetizers and desert. Pontis is great :^) Pasta Bella is very average.
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Kisaku
Category:
Sushi
2101 N 55th St
Seattle, Washington 98103
(206) 545-9050
The sushi here is very good, and the prices are not too outrageous. We really enjoy all of the tuna (they usually have a wide selection) and the pieces are the perfect size (not huge like Musashi,...
The sushi here is very good, and the prices are not too outrageous. We really enjoy all of the tuna (they usually have a wide selection) and the pieces are the perfect size (not huge like Musashi, not tiny like Nikos).
Calling ahead is usually a good idea, as it is typically crowded on most nights. We really enjoy sitting at the bar on the far side, where our fav. chef works. Not sure of his name, but he gives out samples to his good customers.
Right now, best sushi in Seattle.
Have eaten here at least 12-15 times in last year.
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The Oasis tries, but for some reason, like every other store in Seattle that bakes bagels, they just don't stack up.
I have eaten bagels all over the east coast and midwest. In fact, Ive eaten a...
The Oasis tries, but for some reason, like every other store in Seattle that bakes bagels, they just don't stack up.
I have eaten bagels all over the east coast and midwest. In fact, Ive eaten a sh@tload of bagels in my day. Sometimes with cream cheese, other times with egg and often plain and toasted. I would put fresh H&H bagels out of NY at the top of my list.
The bagels in seattle are small, and never seem to have that homemade LOVe.
Please help me: if you know of a great bagel, send me a message. thanks in advance.
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I have eaten here twice, and I would definitely go again. However, my expectations are to expect fairly good, aabove verage Chinese cuisine. The rice is very good, definitely one of the highlights....
I have eaten here twice, and I would definitely go again. However, my expectations are to expect fairly good, aabove verage Chinese cuisine. The rice is very good, definitely one of the highlights. And I say this because poor rice (think dry, old rice) can ruin any Asian food for me...I often get this type of bad rice at PF Changs. Black Pearl does it right. The other awesome item I've had is the chow mein, which features their homemade noodles. These noodles are fantastic and make the dish what it is. Now, not quite Judy Fu's Snappy Dragon fantastic, but almost as good.
In addition to the chow mein, Ive had vegetarian spring rolls, which are above average.
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