16 Best American Restaurants in Bothell

“We love The Cottage for many reasons. :) The people, the food/drinks and the music!!“

“Quick service, nice staff, a bit too loud, but I am usually hypersensitive to noise. They do have an outdoor alternative that could use some warming poles now that the weather is cold. Overall, we enjoyed it and the food was ok.“

“friendly staffand great food“

“Amazing Customer Service Despite a Wait!!!
We recently dined at Applebees at Bothell, and although there was a bit of a wait for our meals, the experience was made great by their excellent customer service. The manager, David, went above and beyond by offering us a free meal to make up for the delay. It’s rare to find a restaurant that truly values its customers like this. The food was also delicious once it arrived, and I really appreciated the thoughtful gesture. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Friendly staff and delicious food! I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Nice selection of beers, lots of outdoor seating . Should check it out“

“Bartenders are amazing. Shannon is the best, they always take care of us. Food is absolutely delicious, as long as Oscar is cooking. The other chefs just don't measure up. I do check who's cooking before I order.

String drinks, great for all the sports games!“

“I recently visited Ivars and had a fantastic experience. The fish was incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked—lightly battered and crispy on the outside, yet flaky and tender on the inside. I opted for the classic cod, and it did not disappoint. The chips were equally impressive—golden, crispy, and seasoned just right.“

“Just tried this new coffee shop and I'm in looooove.

Been hunting for real Kolaches in the area for ages - this place hits the spot!

The dough and sausage are just right and I'm excited to go back. My small disappointment is I want sliced pickled jalepenos and maybe a sprinkle of cheese on top of my cheddar jalapeño sausage inside the kolache, but this is just personal preference as they are truly delicious and I'll happily take them as is.

The coffee is rock solid, nothing spectacular roast wise but well prepared. The cookie butter latte was lovely but did need an extra shot to balance it out at 16 oz ( I always think coffee stands should aim for 1 shot per 5-6 oz for flavored lattes, people almost always prefer the taste and think it's the coffee quality but it's just a stronger coffee flavor to balance the sweetness. Mercury coffee does this and it's a brilliant hack)

Had a bagel and it was also great - they have real bagels from NYC flown in, yay! Do think it needs a longer toast to maximize the enjoyment of that perfect NYC texture.

Ultimately, these little complaints are just to hopefully get this place to the next level because I NEED them to do well and stick around, hahaha.

Seriously it's a great spot, and the family-owned and operated atmosphere and passion for their products are evident top to bottom. Give them a try!“

“I've had the opportunity to visit twice now while my dog is groomed next door. First, the owner- as personable as they come. Both times he has made my husband's and my experience perfect. My husband likes spice and I mean hot. He made it happen. Oofta. The food. Amazing. Last year we road tripped in north Carolina and made it a point to stop by "best bbq" places. This place beat them all. Both times we ordered the three meat platter with brisket, pulled pork, and chicken. Sides coleslaw and beans. One platter was enough for two people though if you are a big eater.. probably not. All meats are amazing. I especially love the chicken, my husband the pork, but can't go wrong with anything. Beans are a three bean mix with flavor that is outstanding. Coleslaw has the perfect amount of celery seed. NOT overpowering. Truly- it beats my mom's and that's saying a lot! I count myself fortunate that my dog needs monthly grooms because it means I can get a monthly fix of this sent from heaven bbq!“

“We had a first time server last night. Wanted to say how well she did with us 9 people. Kept us updated on our order and was attentive to the kids, especially the birthday boy. Gave him a sundae! Very nice and we will be back!“

“My favorite place for some high quality sit down service in Bothell new town area. Very clean, always friendly, all menu items I have tried are great. Local beer selection is great quality and well selected. Super local support as well. Thank you Stack 571.“

“Great food and drinks. Atmosphere was fun and inviting.“

“The ambience is wonderful, the staff is friendly and helpful, the food was good…but our 4-person group had to wait over 30 minutes to get our food!

This resulted in one of my friend’s food arriving cold. She rarely complains, but this time she did because her omelette was cold. Thankfully, they prepared a new omelette for her.“

“This is one of our favorite spots for a date night on Fridays or Saturdays. Pleasant live music and a large fireplace add to the ambience. During the warm months, they have a great outdoor sitting area with a fire pit. The food is always delicious, while the servings are decent for one person. The cocktails are perfectly blended as well. The prices are moderate but you get a good value altogether.

Parking: There is a large free parking lot but it is about 3-5 minutes walk away.“

“Me and my dad go to the pancake house all the time. the pancake house is a great place to meet up with family or friends. I love their gluten-free and vegan options. overall, the pancake house is a very welcoming, wonderful place.“