Restaurants in Issaquah

“Our family’s go-to in the Bellevue-Issaquah area.”

“We had dinner here for the first time and it was superb! Lucy, our server, listened to our needs, explained the specials and menu. I'm gluten intolerant and she helped me be successful in my choices. The restaurant is cozy and inviting, the food is incredible. Preparations and tastes that were exciting. This was one of the best meals we've had in some time. We will be back.”

“The best pho around. I haven’t even got my food yet but I’ve never had a bad dish at Jenny Pho. I love Jenny so much, she has truly honed her craft as a pho genius. I’m telling you, please go here. It’s amazing, it’s wonderful it’s talented. They don’t skip out on the meat or the veggies. It’s quick service and they are very friendly. Love you jenny”

“The food was delicious and the service was great. My kids and I loved it! We will definitely stop the next time we are nearby.”

“This is my new favorite restaurant. The food is great, the atmosphere is relaxing, and (unlike nearby places) they don't nickel and dime you by charging extra for rice. I love that you can get saag without paneer. As an added bonus, they also serve wine. I'm there often.”

“We love it and loved the food”

“They care about our community and have excellent support for small business”

“Very simple food. Not breaking any barriers in new cuisine. Solid Tereyaki, Soba & Sushi. Plus served by a very kind old Japanese man who has run this restaurant for over 20 years. Decor is simple and clean. Great for a casual date night.”

“This place offers a rare Latin breakfast menu item called Migas and oh man is it good. The wait staff are all friendly and your cup is never empty. The atmosphere is like a cozy small diner/family kitchen and it is relaxing and laid back. And as a rare tea drinker, I can say that while they charge the same as other places for tea, they serve super high quality English breakfast tea, which was delightful. I AM SO GLAD THEY ARE BACK in Issaquah!!”

“Ordered my favorite Larb Gai with sticky rice. Large portion and fresh!”

“I loved their food & it was my first time eating there!!!!”

“El Sabor Del Tio is a hidden Gem. Everytime I want Mexican food, I go to them first. Their food is noticeably authentic and fresh. My dad and I have been going to them for the last 2 or 3 years now, and still can’t find a better place when in other cities. They have the absolute best breakfast chorizo burrito I’ve ever had so I recommend that if you’re feeling breakfast, but anything you order will be amazing. They are the sweetest family, and very hard working people.”

“Our favorite local pub, many beers and some ciders on tap, and more. The menu expanded and improved since the kitchen upgrade. Grateful for a few vegan items on the menu like the shepherds pie and vegan burger. Warm, friendly service with a smile.”

“Fantastic food, patient/polite waiters, great ambience, super polite hosts clean & fresh...Masthi is great place for groups of whether 5 or 50....Kudos to this place!”

“Best ramen and sushi ever! Great ambiance...nicely decorated, clean, and bright. Good friendly service. Would definitely go back!”

“Great food and wonderful staff! Definitely some of the best naan.”

“we was passing through on our way home to Yakima & stopped to eat lunch. Thank you the service staff & food was great!”

“Any steak…. Crab cakes, although have been reduced in size. UFO, halibut stuffed with crab was the best thing on the menu…. However not available anymore…. Hopefully the halibut stuffed with crab will come back on the menu soon….”

“Well and Table was the first restaurant where I could eat because I have Celiac Disease. My favorite foods are burger, fries, turkey wings, cobbler, and root beer float. Well and Table is the best place. Heston, Age 6”

“My husband and I were in the area for a workshop. He found this place and we had to go. The BBQ was wonderful. we loved the brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. Service was excellent and the place was very clean and welcoming.”

“Amazing!! Will definitely be back!”

“This is a family owned wine bar and live music venue that has just passed its 18th anniversary is a fixture in downtown Issaquah.

The interior design of this wine bar is exceptional, historic, rustic and elegant. Featuring rotating artwork from local artists, interesting custom metal work, an exceptional wine list, full cocktail bar and a scratch kitchen.”

“Surprisingly a great Thai restaurant in the area. Yesterday, my son decided we should try this place for dinner and we were not disappointed. Portions were good and the taste is to our liking. Genuine customer service by the gentleman on the floor as well. There were not much dining in, in fact just us then a couple went in when we are about to finish, but we noticed a few pickups. We will definitely be back.”

“I am visiting family in Seattle and decided that I wanted a good cup of hot soup. I did some research and found this location. It turned out to have impeccably great service; very professional, properly timed food service and very quiet, relaxing atmosphere. I will return!!!!”

“I've never eaten Taiwanese food before. I have definitely fell in love. Hands down, the best food I've ever eaten. 🤌”

“stopped by early afternoon on a sunday for drinks & apps after paragliding down the road, They didn't have the tequila we requested however the bartender suggested something different which we ended up liking anyhow. Our waitress seemed as if she was new to her job but she ended up being ok. Nachos & drinks were great, the restaurant was on the quiet side, the bathrooms & dining room/bar was very clean & cool. Overall we were happy at our decision to stop in .”

“Such a cute restaurant with delicious fresh pastries. Great place to have lunch.”

“buena comida y rápida asistencia”

“Great service. Noisier than I recall, but maybe it is just busier.”

“Great food! The staff here truly take pride in their work and genuinely care for their customers. I’m very impressed that they’re even running a food and clothing drive through Thanksgiving to support the community. They’re giving thanks by offering a 20% discount as well. By supporting zeeks you support your community”

“I came for the Primate Peach, and stayed for the Candy a couple years ago. Not. I've had to move twice since and wouldn't even consider moving anywhere without a Bigfoot nearby. Trully unique vibe for a drive-thru coffee stand in an oversaturated market, iykyk...”

“This is the best fast food place in Issaquah. The food is fast hot and tasty. The staff is kind and get the orders right. I had food at this spot soo many times and today just blew me away compared to the lack luster Burger King a few miles away. Keep it up staff! You guys and gals are killing it. That is all!!”

“We love this place and haven’t had anything we didn’t like!! Great food. However….. make sure you dress warm… they have blankets you can throw over you but it is still pretty chilly in there.”

“First time to Famous Kitchen, hunger level 3 out 5. Wanted something good -found it. Kitchen able to do a Mongolian chicken. Spicy is on target and flavorful. I like heat/spice and it did just right. Use to having broccoli with dish but the fried noodles were okay. Rice was perfect, curious if they offer brown. Ordered at the counter for dine in. Fast and efficient staff and food came out hot. Awesome, will be back for more sampling of the menu.”

“It is really a great place to hang out and enjoyable big bar area and dinning as well along with 2 beautiful pool tables but only 1 unfortunate thing is by the time vibe starts they will be closing at 12 😢 so it will be really good if they can extend till 2 am at least from Thursday till Sunday..”

“Bento-ya Goemon Authentic Japanese food....been looking for good Japanese food close by! So very glad we found this take-out restaurant! I had the Salmon Bento box, cooked perfectly moist & lightly seasoned....everything freshly made! I definitely will be back! 5 star Rating!”

“Great food and drinks.attentive waitstaff. Amazing we will be back!”

“The food was so delicious, and the service was great. But I couldn't get over the smell of scented cleaner everywhere. I was hoping I would get used to it but it was so strong I only stopped smelling it when I was eating.
I got a rice cake soup, and it came with all of the sides. The broth had lots of flavor!
I hope the next time I go the restaurant smells like the yummy food they make instead, because that gets the appetite going.”

“Great food, great service. Plenty of free parking.”

“We love this restaurant and return often. Great staff, consistently delicious food favorites, decent price, excellent service. Thank you!”

“Stopped here for the first time today and so glad we did! In a town full of chain restaurants it's nice to find a good neighborhood spot.

We shared a vegetarian bowl so I can't say anything about the quality of the fish, but our food was delicious. No fishy smell in house, always a good sign of fresh fish. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan toppings (we had a half rice/half mixed green bowl with cucumber, avocado, tofu, crispy onions, and cilantro). Lots of varied sauce types are available, both savory and sweet, vinagrettes and aiolis. Everything was fresh, the veggies were cool and crisp, and the tofu and rice were hot and delicious. They also have lots of drinks and miso soup. For two of us adults, we shared a regular size bowl and it was plenty for both of us. We're coming back for sure!!”

“Delicious. I eat the Sauteed Prawn sandwich every week.”

“Sushi was fantastic. The King Salmon Nigiri was massive and out of this world flavor. The avocado rolls were well portioned and perfectly ripe. Love that they have Gluten free soy sauce and are so celiac friendly. Would recommend.”

“We enjoyed Vietnamese Chicken Curry at Issaquah Pho and not only was it delicious but the ratio of rice to curry was perfect. The staff is friendly, we were seated promptly and got a to-go order in a timely manner. I highly recommend!”

“So so good!! And good value. 3 stars was a bit too spicy for me because I’m a whimp lol. Highly recommend this place!”

“OMGosh so extremely delicious! We just picked a whole assortment of yummies and hot n sour soup--- everything came out crazy fast and was amazing and the staff was extremely attentive 👏 😋 🙌 😍 👌”

“The best cakes around! Soooo good!!!!”

“Reasonable prices. Service and food are excellent. Been there twice with the same server, Linda, who is excellent. Food comes out fast, too!”

“Love this place. Have not always had good service at other Papa stores, but have NEVER had a bad experience at this store. They are wonderful people and their pizza is the best!!!”

“Delicious meal and dessert.”

“ok stop here every weekend heading out of town today I think they forgot to out in the coffee in my latte - thought it tasted a bit sweet - when I removed the lid - milk is pure white - not a hint of coffee color in the drink lol”

“Food was fantastic, waitress not so….definitely recommend the food”

“I have only been here two times as I moved to the area right before the government stole the freedom of Americans to move about freely... that being said, this visit - IN PERSON - was excellent! Matt, the bartender answered several questions and made a couple suggestions. I went with one of them (Carnitas and Scratch Margarita) and was pleasantly impressed with both! The crowd was fun, the staff was doing an excellent job (having been in the industry for 24 years myself) taking care of the business and caring for the clients. Thank you and I WILL be back again!”

“A great coffee shop in the Issaquah area. The service was great and quick. I love cappuccinos and had a great one here. There's both indoor and outdoor seating for your enjoyment. Can't go wrong with some local coffee!”

“Every time I go to Teriyaki Bistro, there’s something new and delicious calling my name and the whole menu feels like it’s competing to be the best meal of the day. I love the fresh flavors and the simplicity of the dishes; everything tastes clean, balanced, and satisfying. It’s the kind of spot you keep coming back to because you know you’ll leave happy every time.”

“Best place I've been to in town sofar. Definitely outshines the taco trucks down the road. Not much Mexican food around issaquah so this mad me really happy”

“good size. filled me up. great meats”

“We were seated quickly. They offer a lovely variety of dishes. Over the past couple months this has become one of my favorite place to dine.. My favorite dish so far is the Garlic Delight.”

“Tobi is a master chef with all the various flavors we crave! She’s the best!!!”

“Always awesome and busy bc it’s great!”

“Best zucchini bread I've ever eaten - and I bake my own.”

“Excellent food and taste.”

“A girl with blonde hair who worked today around 3 pm was super sweet and made the best coffee I have ever had. I definitely recommend this place they have so many flavors and I hope that girl gets a raise she’s amazing!!”

“terrible service. Ordered for a pickup. When i got there the doors were locked but they already charged my card for the order. They wouldn't help me. this is a terrrible business. major fail. no refund. shady business.”

“I've been a Seattle resident my entire life and I've probably been going to Ivar's restaurants almost as long. Let's put it this way, I'm old enough to remember Ivar Haglund's commercials and his guest appearances on the JP Patches show. 😆

I've been meaning to write a review of the Issaquah Ivar's because I'm a local and I've always had such good experiences there. Truthfully, I didn't even realize there was an Ivar's in Issaquah until just a few years ago.

As a former restaurant worker (Shari's) many years back, I'm pretty picky when it comes to restaurants. Here's what I like about this one:

About the restaurant:
-It's clean.
-Bathrooms are well maintained.
-Tables are cleared quickly.
-The drink and condiment section (sodas, ketchup, tartar sauce stuff, etc.) always seems to be well-stocked with everything.
-Floors are clean too.
-Have I mentioned it's clean? lol
-The food is always served hot and fresh. Fries are crispy, fish is crispy, chowder is *amazing*, salads are good. My kids don't like the coleslaw (I think it's good) but they love all the other stuff on the menu.

About the people who work there:
-Great, personable customer service.
-The people who work there are quick when you need something.
-I'm not sure who the red-headed manager lady is but she's really attentive, helpful, and funny. Ever since she started working there, that Ivar's location has really improved on all levels. The previous management was OK but this manager really seems to go above and beyond.
-Bob - Have you met Bob? He's an older gentleman who works there and he's seriously an Issaquah legend. My whole family loves Bob! He is the kindest man and we always look forward to seeing him there. I mean, this Ivar's is good but Bob really sells it. He's definitely one of a kind.

Overall, I feel comfortable eating at this restaurant because they seem to run a tight ship. As far as restaurants go, it's one of the cleanest I've been to anywhere.

And now I'm hungry and need some fish and chips. lol.

(Sorry I don't have better photos. I'm one of those people who pretty much only take pictures of food.)”

“I got the 3 meat plate.
Did pork ribs, pulled pork, & brisket.
I was really impressed with this place. Beans and coleslaw were good. Same with the sauces. Pulled pork and ribs were super tender. Only thing was the brisket was dry and chewy, so next time I’ll just do a 2 plate meat plate. But totally worth it for the other two.”

“the food was yummy. parking was easy. ordered a Reuben, a Seattle dog and bbq cheeseburger. We'll return.”

“A wonderful day like this make me feel stop by to get a cut of my favorite drink [Venti Starbucks Double shot (5shot of espresso ] for free � at my favorite starbuck store because I used to work there. It was feeling warm and friendly service. I got a good sample Reserve Coffee “Jamaica Blue Mountain” super awesome!! Thank you very much to “Eden” to give me try some �”

“5 stars for this amazing historical dive bar. Our favorite place to go on a weekly basis. Bartenders Loni, Jenna and Kylee security Cory and others- fun, friendly and social. Awesome drinks at a decent price. Love seeing the old familiar faces for years and love meeting new people and the first timers. Pool, darts, appetizers and good vibes all around. Recommend!!”

“Of the many places around to get coffee, this is my favorite. Excellent quality drinks (GREAT coffee and craft espresso drinks, as well as Italian sodas and even a few smoothies). Everyone is incredibly friendly and quick. Love it every time I’m there.

Dietary restrictions: Delicious gluten-free options, including fresh baked muffins (you’d never know they’re gluten free) and loaded breakfast bowls.”

“We were so happy with this food truck! We used them for my husbands 40th birthday and all of the guests loved the selection. I highly recommend, they were great to work with and very reasonably priced. 10/10”

“Great drinks, good service, fun place!”

“I absolutely adore the Batista's at this location!! They are so sweet. They remember my drink, call me by my name as soon as I approach the counter & when they come into my Job (Jackson's across the street), they greet me by name & are so nice. They're just good people when it comes down to it, but I wanted to make sure I leave a review for them here.
I'm specifically talking about Drew & Sophie (I'm awful & couldn't remember their names, so I made it a point to say their names today!) I could even be wrong about her name, Sophie or Sophia 🤦🏽‍♀️
There's 2 other baristas here, they are also kind & I always have great interactions with them too 🩷”

“I have been coming here for almost a decade and absolutely love it!! These ladies are always so kind and welcoming, it makes my day everytime. My pup literally drools over their pup cups, and my son can’t get enough of the croissant bacon breakfast sandwiches. They also have gluten-free muffins and cookies, which I really appreciate as I have Celiac disease. Such a great spot with great people. We’ll keep coming back 🐶☕🥐”

“Very helpful staff and very nice food. Especially the Chicken 65 biryani, so good!”

“One of my favorite Taco Times in the area. I go here to eat and relax...and maybe hide from the people at home some times. I can neither confirm nor deny that last one. It's comfy, the food is always delicious and all the staff is always super nice...and I suspect I'm not the only one hiding out in there, as I see others reading and surfing on their phones �”

“Great food and a friendly crew. I eat here regularly, much better than fast food or chain restaurants.”

“This place offers a rare Latin breakfast menu item called Migas and oh man is it good. The wait staff are all friendly and your cup is never empty. The atmosphere is like a cozy small diner/family kitchen and it is relaxing and laid back. And as a rare tea drinker, I can say that while they charge the same as other places for tea, they serve super high quality English breakfast tea, which was delightful. I AM SO GLAD THEY ARE BACK in Issaquah!!”

“I can’t say enough about this fantastic Greek restaurant! My sister and I each had the gyros plate. The meat was melt in your mouth tender, lemon potatoes and veggies were out of this world. I need to go back for dinner! Kudos for the owners!”

“Best ramen and sushi ever! Great ambiance...nicely decorated, clean, and bright. Good friendly service. Would definitely go back!”

“Shane, Zoe,Riley Gabby and Nathan, Shelby. Amazing experience. Fresh food and tasty beverages. What a great environment!. Want to spend more time here. Great place for connections!”

“Well and Table was the first restaurant where I could eat because I have Celiac Disease. My favorite foods are burger, fries, turkey wings, cobbler, and root beer float. Well and Table is the best place. Heston, Age 6”

“Amazing food”

“This little gem just opened up in Issaquah and the food is outstanding!! Based on how many people came in while we were there, it is going to be a local standout. The chicken was beyond tender. We WILL be back!”

“Great food & drinks!!! Staff is wonderful & atmosphere great”

“The best pho around. I haven’t even got my food yet but I’ve never had a bad dish at Jenny Pho. I love Jenny so much, she has truly honed her craft as a pho genius. I’m telling you, please go here. It’s amazing, it’s wonderful it’s talented. They don’t skip out on the meat or the veggies. It’s quick service and they are very friendly. Love you jenny”

“A comfortable vibe with friendly caring and approachable staff. We were stranded thanks to a broken down car in a shop nearby and the staff made us comfortable and took the edge off our terrible day. I am a chef with 24 years in the industry and hospitality is about softening the blow of everyday life for others and making them feel welcomed. You all achieved that admirably. Y'all deserve a raise!”

“Great service. Noisier than I recall, but maybe it is just busier.”

“Cheese uthappam ❤️ Ghee masala dosa is ❤️”

“I'm not Indian or vegetarian but my lunch was great with many unfamilar tastes to be had. No menu, they just bring you food. The buttermilk drink was sour and spiced. The tamarind and cilantro chutneys were excellent as was the potatoes and the lentils w/crushed baked wheatballs. Breads served were papadam, hot naan and a deep fried bread (pictured on the facebook page) and all were fresh/delicious. I'm in it for the spicy food and the capsicum dish and the carrot side salad were spicy seasoned. I had chai and mango lassi, both great. The coconut creamy dessert was an excellent ending. I was very satisfied/satiated but had to go back to work. A nap would've been welcome LOL.”

“The food was delicious and the service was great. My kids and I loved it! We will definitely stop the next time we are nearby.”

“I loved their food & it was my first time eating there!!!!”

“Always awesome and busy bc it’s great!”

“Reasonable prices. Service and food are excellent. Been there twice with the same server, Linda, who is excellent. Food comes out fast, too!”

“great food and beverages!! excellent experience!”

“They're usually pretty good and I never like get my food wrong. But the only thing is is I always order a large mocha frappe everyday almost everyday and they seem to can't get it right. They got it right probably a couple times out of every time I go cuz I like chocolate around the cup and they seem to not understand that but that's the only thing that bothers me”

“So so good!! And good value. 3 stars was a bit too spicy for me because I’m a whimp lol. Highly recommend this place!”

“Genshin collab started yesterday. Completely empty today (11/16 @1pm).
The collab is cute and well done.

Got Jean's drink (oreo tea-puccino) with the cup holder.
Adjusted my sugar to 50%.

Don't care for the cream on top, but love the jelly and Boba combo ?”

“Ate dinner with friends and our families. The food was delicious and came quickly. Tried new plates and drinks based on their recommendations. We will definitely be back.”

“So excited that Burgermaster is now in Issaquah! They have delicious burgers, fish and chips and best milk shakes ever!!!! Thank you, Burgermaster!!! We love u!!!! :)”

“Visited here from Slidell, LA and this was the first time I’ve tasted white coffee. It was really good!”

“Eddy is amazing! Every time i’ve been there he’s always so polite and fast with service. You can’t go wrong with anything you order, my personal favorite is the chipotle burrito. On top of that everything is affordable and reasonably priced. I would recommend here to anyone!”