Comfort Food Restaurants near Bellevue, WA

“food was delicious. staff was very professional and courteous and friendly. awesome place to dine.“

“Terry went above and behind for my family to make my daughters rehearsal luncheon perfect in the private room. The food was delicious and the servers were very polite and helpful. Get the fried Rice ! Everyone said it was the best fried rice they have ever had! The whole day was perfect ! If you need to have a private event look no further then Terrys Kitchen . Thank you so much for helping us create this memory that will last a lifetime.“

“I recently visited Ezell’s Famous Chicken and tried their spicy tenders (one pound), along with coleslaw and French fries. The tenders were perfectly seasoned, delivering a nice kick without overpowering the natural juiciness of the chicken. The crispy coating stayed crunchy even with the spice, which I appreciated, and each bite was packed with flavor. The coleslaw was fresh and creamy, adding a refreshing contrast to the spicy tenders, and the French fries were hot and crispy—a classic side done right. The service was friendly and efficient, and I barely had to wait before my food was ready. Ezell’s delivers on taste, quality, and speed, making it a fantastic spot for a satisfying meal!“

“Definitely all about chicken. The coating on the chicken was amazingly light and tasty, the sides were unremarkable but good quality and taste. Staff was friendly and outgoing. The atmosphere was a little sterile in a cafateria-esque kind of way, but ok.“

“The cheese sandwich was so gooey and tasty!“

“This place ROCKS! Not only is the food delicious, but the service is superb. We can get a little busy at times but they deal with it by giving you a text to let you know when your table is ready. And the best part... they celebrated my partner's birthday by giving her a free drink and a free meal! We will be back!

Dietary restrictions: My partner is pescatarian and they were very easily accommodated.“

“MTR is not just a restaurant but an emotion for us since we are attached to the restaurant for 3 generations. Have been to MTR Dubai and Bengaluru. Loved both. Seattle fails to confirm to even the likes of Dubai. It's okayish.. main course was prompt. They forgot the Badam milk.

Had masala dosa. Best in class 6/5 exceeded expectations. The buttermilk is good too. Rava idli is at its finest. Sagu and chutney are too good. Sambar is okay okay compared to other MTRs. But passable.

Owner is very kind and welcoming.

They will get used to the crowd. Guess it's overwhelming for them.
No to go orders are taken right now.
Passable Seattle restaurant which is better than many south Indian outlets out there. But sambar rice is better at Mayuri itself.

Filter coffee is not good. Quality decrease. MDC is better and so is Jayams. They need to give good coffee.“

“Best restaurant in the greater seattle area, friendly service and great food!!!“

“This place is basically my home away from home. Except this home has Anna and Kristy and Brian pouring beer and making cocktails. I'm never wanting for anything. I haven't found better service in the city.

Parking: Large lot and street parking“

“Their Flagship cheese sticks are the best in the world. I seriously can't eat another "string cheese" product again. Beecher's has ruined me lol! We buy ours in bulk at Costco, please continue supplying there! We love your cheese!!! You can taste the salt crystals. Such incredible quality. A noticeable difference. ??“

“Quiet Wednesday night dinner. RW was fairly busy, but we probably didn't need reservations. Green River drink was a delicious suggestion from the waiter. We had the Fontina as an appetizer and it was a good calorie splurge. We split the chef's plate for dinner and it was just enough for two of us and let us get a mix of meat and sides. Hadn't been here since pre-Covid and it was just as good as I remembered. One star off atmosphere because we were seated way in the tight back corner, and the place was almost empty when they seated someone right next to us.“

“What an awesome spot!! Ducked in and had an awesome brunch while visiting friends in Kirkland. Food was amazing, the breakfast smash burger is a must! Such a cool vibe down close to the water, great place to stop in for some top notch food and creative drinks. Kids loved it too with some classics for breakfast and live sports to watch. Servers were engaged and the owners were on point with the location and layout. Our new go to when we're in town!“

“New place to experience Indian cuisine . Welcoming atmosphere with authentic decor and design, cool to take some pictures 👌🏻.
Food is made by real Indian chef .
Delicious mango lasse and chai .
Chicken was yummy and full of flavor and different spices .
Samosa was crispy and freshly made, with lots of stuffing . Can’t wait to be back for the best experience and perfect Indian food.“

“That was a great place and our young kids loved the food. Polite staff, great presentation and venue. Only got 4 star because our first soup dumplings were forgotten for 45 min.

Dietary restrictions: Very friendly for dairy allergen. Only avoided the banana naan.

Kid-friendliness: Kids enjoyed the food and family friendly“

“Our first visit was yesterday for lunch and we had Chicken Xiao Long Bao, Chicken pan-fried potstickers, Chicken and Vegetable Won-tons in sweet and sour sauce and Spicy (Ma la) noodles.....all were very good! The service was excellent and we enjoyed the whole experience!!“

“The food was delicious. The service was okay. The decor was meh. The bathrooms were a little sketchy. Surprisingly expensive for how low key the vibe was (about $30 for one entree, cup of drip coffee and dessert/fry bread). But I can't lie, the Japanese curry was phenomenally delicious. The fry bread wasn't bad either.“

“Great little dive bar with pinball that lasts forever and lots of vegetation options. No table service but the people working counter service make up for it.

Vegetarian options: Vegan burger, vegan hot dogs, vegan chicken sandwich. Dirty pub food but it hits right. 10/10“

“Historical saloon with tasty food and drinks. Also, great atmosphere for amazing live music. Highly recommended!“

“I honestly don’t know where to start the sambusas are soo good I got the 3 for 10 and my favorite was salmon and beef I also ordered the salmon and chicken Alfredo and it was fire! ….on the side a strawberry lemonade it was so good I wanted the recipe!!! and of course Mama Sambusa herself is an absolutely amazing woman!! Beautiful energy and I definitely recommend …she only accepts cash or cashapp btw 🫶🏾“

“They make some of the best pizza in Seattle, and honestly some of the best pizza I've had anywhere! Delicious sauce, great crust, toppings are excellent - best lunch is a couple of slices + a cookie and a Mannies :D“

“Mark is so so kind and the food is great! Good idea for a takeaway lunch and picnic at uw.“

“Nice small space with great Korean hybrid food. 5 stars here for the salad medley and fermented pickles.“

“Love the Chicken Karaage Don with citrus shoyu instead of spicy aioli here! Great egg-free/fish-free option :)

The folks working here are super friendly too! Thanks for all the wonderful lunches.

Also looking forward to S sized sweater if those ever come in stock.

Dietary restrictions: Egg-free & Fish-free“

“Small mom and pop restaurant with wonderful, homestyle Chinese food. The first thing you’ll notice when you step inside is that there are a lot of regulars here. It’s a wonderful and chill community spot, plus they have karaoke every Thursday night.

I recommend these dishes:
* Clay pot rice - usually a 20 min wait but so worth it
* Chicken and gravy - crispy and delicious
* Hong Kong milk tea
* Money’s chili crisp - you can also request it on the side with your meal or you can buy a jar! My favorite locally made chili crisp.“

“Cool vibe, friendly servers & tasty food!“

“Wow great fried chicken - my brother claims it was life changing 😀. Nothing more to say except it's recommended by Oprah!“

“Beautiful space, decor is intentional. Staff are lovely, provided great recommendations and attentive.

We had oysters and the carbonara was smokey and delicious; cocktails are on point and hit the spot. Dogs are allowed on the patio so I can't wait to go back!

Also support a women owned business who ensure staff are paid a living wage, shall we?“

“If you live in Seattle and you love chicken, you must know Ezell's. This chicken is the one rumored to be the meal Opra sent her private jet to Seattle to pick up chicken dinners for her staff. Yes, it's that good.when you walk in, you'll get a face slap with the aroma of their famous chicken. Numerous locations around Seattle and 18 franchises in Washington. This Kirkland location just opened up this year (2024) , and this visit was not my first taste of what I believe is the best tasting chicken I have ever eaten. Single pieces are available, but the meals are the best value. I like regular but spicy is an option. I love the chicken livers; don't judge me. Staff are always polite and helpful. You can dine in or get it to go. Every Ezell's I have been to is very clean, and the quality is consistently good . Resently Ezell's celibrated 40 years of cooking it's famous chicken ,started by Ezell Stephen and Lewis Rudd in February 3, 1984 in the Central District. The chain is owned now by Faye, Ezell's former wife. 5 stars to Ezell's in Kirkland and welcome to the neighborhood.“

“This is a great restaurant, the people and the food are great for the most part. A lot of people have an issue with the weird times this place is open and with the price of the food. I understand that the pandemic hit hard, and it's hard to run a restaurant. However, there are definitely things to critique. The food is good, but expensive for small portions. They are also having a menu change at the end of August (that's what I was told last time I came here). They changed the vegan lumpia to only have vegetables in it (tasted like a spring roll), and are getting rid of the adobo burger (no longer on menu) :(. The current menu does not have any lumpia besides the new vegetable one, no dessert, and no potatoes. I thought the lumpia was a favorite? I used to visit every now and then because we love the lumpia, but I don't know how often I'll visit after the change. Maybe it will be good though, I can update later. This place was great, sad to see a decline because of the pandemic or other issues :( If you have the money, it's a good place to support!“

“Very beautiful and fun experience with a vast selection and large portions.“

“Great food and customer service“

“Food was amazing. Quick service“

“Ezell's chicken strips are my absolute favorite. Been here countless times. Staff is always cool. The strips take longer to cook than I prefer, but they are worth the wait. Their fried chicken is great too. I just prefer the regular strips. I could eat them every day. All the food is very good though. The fries and/or fried okra are my favorite sides. Just some good food!“

“Our first time visit. Staff was friendly and helpful with order suggestions. Food came quickly and paced to eat each dish hot.

Parking: Shopping center parking lot with plenty of spots

Kid-friendliness: Family atmosphere. Children were enjoying their dinner at tables nearby!“

“When you're craving a quick Japanese curry with chicken katsu, this is the place to go. Very casual place - you order at the counter, they bring the food to you. Sake is served in small bottles. You have to bus your own tables at the end of the meal.“

“Super friendly service with indoor counter bar for dine-in or a couple outdoor tables when the weather is OK. I always get the pound of spicy fried gizzards which are always made fresh, so I have to wait for them to cook it if I don't use their mobile app to order ahead of time.“

“Had a great, creative version of an espresso martini here and noticed the bartender put a lot of care into making sure my drink was up to satisfaction. The food they have right now is some of the best I’ve tasted here. Also noticed they put up a cover around part of the patio to block out rain for the rainy days coming! Good “

“Ezell's Famous Fried Chicken remain the one, the go to in either times of triumph or trouble, the one to try and beat but not likely to ever happen. In short and sum, the best fried chicken definitively in the PNW - The Pacific Northwest, as well as very arguably Ezell's Famous Chicken may be best of the best across the whole USA Nation. Even at those levels, Ezell's is always in contention in consistent high quality food provided with great service.“

“We came in as soon as it opens. The restaurant was quickly filled up!

The waiters are very enthusiastic. Great service!

The hotpot came with rice and a drink. Overall experience was awesome! The pickle and lamb soup was the only disappointment as the soup was so sweet. Maybe it was Taiwanese authentic.“

“Easy online ordering that cut the wait time. Friendly crew. The place was packed always a line. But I know why. The food was excellent. Love the Mac & cheese. Ordered enough to have more for dinner 👍🏼 the Mountain Dew (only PepsiCo product I will drink) was not working 🥲

Parking: Shared lot but plenty of parking. It’s a bit tricky getting out of the lot depending on direction you are traveling due to medians on Rainier.“

“Love the food but y’all forgot my rolls in my Door Dash order 😭“