Unfortunately, if you go in to the establishment and use the restroom before you have a seat, you will be not only addressed by a waiter but also the owner that it’s not allowed. I had to use the restroom and then came back out of it to get a drink and food to be told not to do that again. I was also not greeted when I entered - your bad, not mine. When I asked for a menu and to get a drink, I was told no by the owner specifically. I have actually spent a fair amount of money at this establishment, and will sadly no longer come back as a result. Don’t let your ego get in the way of what you’re actually trying to accomplish. Food is mediocre, atmosphere good, service tonight and the way I was treated - ridiculous.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Cody P
Great place for delicious food and cocktails. We’re not in the area very often, but definitely try to come by when we are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
xXVoodooDollyXx
Amazing experience! Kurt took good care of us at the bar and we got our food in a timely manner. Everything was served at a good pace as well we started with 2 Levitators (if you like gin I highly recommend) and 2 sharable appetizers the nachos, and the mushroom flat bread. Both dishes were divine! Everything was perfectly balanced with really fresh ingredients. Next we had a Levitate burger and a Greek burger. I really appreciated that they asked about burger temp on the Levitate burger as not all places care if you want a little pink or well done on your beef patty. The Greek burger the falafel patty was sublime not too salty at all and well balanced with Tzatziki sauce and thinly cut cucumbers (I think they were burpless as well so bonus!) and tomato. All in all the service and atmosphere were very warm and inviting a very comfortable place to come have a drink sit and eat in good company. The food was fantastic 10/10 I will be back again and would recommend EVERYTHING that I ate.Vegetarian options: You absolutely must try the mushroom flat bread you will not be disappointed I promise ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries, Levitate Burger, Burger
Brad Pendleton
Great burger! Topped with pork belley, pickled onions, just soo good.My wife really liked the fried chicken sandwich. Servers were very nice. Kinda loud, but good crowd. We plan to come back and split a pretzel and a sandwich. Portions are large.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, Levitate Burger, Fries
Gordon Mitchell
It’s unfortunate but: If you are into greasy wings, bored servers, over priced wine, and owners that don’t understand they are running a business solely based on “customer service and food that people want again & again”, then you are in the right place. Our entire experience was well below anything reasonable, it wasn’t even to the level of “meh”. What seemed to be the owner did not even look the “few” customers that were there in the eyes, let alone thank them for being there! The staff, both waiters and bar tender seemed beyond bored, they gave an air of “I don’t give a “f”” , in the end it was an all around FAIL! An absolute NO in returning. There are so many good restaurants in Issaquah, walk past Levitate and you will be doing yourself a favour!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Clarissa E.
I've visited twice. I'll take you through the highs and lows. Service was spectacular on both occasions - friendly, attentive and fast. Appetizers were pretty solid. The brussel sprouts stole the show and the pretzels were definitely a crowd pleaser. Chicken wings were yummy but could have been a bit more flavorful. Fantastic place to stop for drinks and snacks. Only ordered dinner on the second occasion. I got the Greek falafel burger with a side salad. The "falafel" patty really just tasted like pureed chickpeas. The salad would have been a showstopper except it was just drowning in dressing.. definitely will ask for dressing on the side next time. My kid ordered "fish poppers". They were gross. I hope it's not a reflection of the fish and chips on the main menu. Hubby got a gorgonzola burger with truffle fries and absolutely loved it. I think I'll go that route if we have dinner there again.
Melissa V.
So good! Delicious food and great service! Love the outside seating front and back!
Chris Bergin
Ridiculous- walked in at 9:10pm on a Friday night when there were patrons sitting, eating, and drinking. The Bartender informed me that they were closing. I asked what time do they close, they said 10pm but we do last seating at 9pm (yes even for drinks at the bar). If you seat your last patron at 9pm update your hours to say you are closed at 9pm. Ridiculous. There are much better options within walking distance, went to EL42 Cantina and had a burger and a beer and was gone by 9:35 PM.
Adalinda V.
Oh, my goodness. Chef Angie nailed it on the new menu. We had to Jalapeño poppers, BUTTERMILK BRINED KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH, and the tri tip French dip Every bite had such great flavor. The Jalapeño poppers were the best we've ever had. An amazing pair of ingredients Our entrees were delightful. The chicken sandwich had enough spice to make it taste good but not overpower all the other ingredients. My chicken was crisp and moist. The dip was loaded with beef. It was easy to bite through and bite with the bread. The roll was nice and crunchy on the outside. The au jus was so.good I drank what I had left after eating the sandwich. We split our entrees to try both. Oh, and their levitate salad is fresh, flavorful, and delighful.
The best Brussels sprouts appetizer I have eaten anywhere in the United States (and I have tried many). It is a perfect combination of flavors and textures that complement rather than overtake any other. The French dip is also the best I have had in life. The roast beef is very tender, caramelized onions cooked as they are meant to be, a horseradish aioli that sneaks in a traditional flavor without overpowering and the French fries are perfect pairing. I will be back. Best meal I have had in months that I will tell others about. Forgot to take pictures before I jumped in. Sierra took very good care of us with personal and professional attention.
Rick J.
Food was really good. Service was excellent. Nice vibe in the restaurant. Definitely recommend.
TheKpalexander78
Everyone must order the The Brussels sprouts they are so good cooked perfectly.. Mouth watering. Staff are amazing..
It was amazing, been there multiple times!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately, if you go in to the establishment and use the restroom before you have a seat, you will be not only addressed by a waiter but also the owner that it’s not allowed. I had to use the restroom and then came back out of it to get a drink and food to be told not to do that again. I was also not greeted when I entered - your bad, not mine. When I asked for a menu and to get a drink, I was told no by the owner specifically. I have actually spent a fair amount of money at this establishment, and will sadly no longer come back as a result. Don’t let your ego get in the way of what you’re actually trying to accomplish. Food is mediocre, atmosphere good, service tonight and the way I was treated - ridiculous.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great place for delicious food and cocktails. We’re not in the area very often, but definitely try to come by when we are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience! Kurt took good care of us at the bar and we got our food in a timely manner. Everything was served at a good pace as well we started with 2 Levitators (if you like gin I highly recommend) and 2 sharable appetizers the nachos, and the mushroom flat bread. Both dishes were divine! Everything was perfectly balanced with really fresh ingredients. Next we had a Levitate burger and a Greek burger. I really appreciated that they asked about burger temp on the Levitate burger as not all places care if you want a little pink or well done on your beef patty. The Greek burger the falafel patty was sublime not too salty at all and well balanced with Tzatziki sauce and thinly cut cucumbers (I think they were burpless as well so bonus!) and tomato. All in all the service and atmosphere were very warm and inviting a very comfortable place to come have a drink sit and eat in good company. The food was fantastic 10/10 I will be back again and would recommend EVERYTHING that I ate.Vegetarian options: You absolutely must try the mushroom flat bread you will not be disappointed I promise ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger and Fries, Levitate Burger, Burger
Great burger! Topped with pork belley, pickled onions, just soo good.My wife really liked the fried chicken sandwich. Servers were very nice. Kinda loud, but good crowd. We plan to come back and split a pretzel and a sandwich. Portions are large.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, Levitate Burger, Fries
It’s unfortunate but: If you are into greasy wings, bored servers, over priced wine, and owners that don’t understand they are running a business solely based on “customer service and food that people want again & again”, then you are in the right place. Our entire experience was well below anything reasonable, it wasn’t even to the level of “meh”. What seemed to be the owner did not even look the “few” customers that were there in the eyes, let alone thank them for being there! The staff, both waiters and bar tender seemed beyond bored, they gave an air of “I don’t give a “f”” , in the end it was an all around FAIL! An absolute NO in returning. There are so many good restaurants in Issaquah, walk past Levitate and you will be doing yourself a favour!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
I've visited twice. I'll take you through the highs and lows. Service was spectacular on both occasions - friendly, attentive and fast. Appetizers were pretty solid. The brussel sprouts stole the show and the pretzels were definitely a crowd pleaser. Chicken wings were yummy but could have been a bit more flavorful. Fantastic place to stop for drinks and snacks. Only ordered dinner on the second occasion. I got the Greek falafel burger with a side salad. The "falafel" patty really just tasted like pureed chickpeas. The salad would have been a showstopper except it was just drowning in dressing.. definitely will ask for dressing on the side next time. My kid ordered "fish poppers". They were gross. I hope it's not a reflection of the fish and chips on the main menu. Hubby got a gorgonzola burger with truffle fries and absolutely loved it. I think I'll go that route if we have dinner there again.
So good! Delicious food and great service! Love the outside seating front and back!
Ridiculous- walked in at 9:10pm on a Friday night when there were patrons sitting, eating, and drinking. The Bartender informed me that they were closing. I asked what time do they close, they said 10pm but we do last seating at 9pm (yes even for drinks at the bar). If you seat your last patron at 9pm update your hours to say you are closed at 9pm. Ridiculous. There are much better options within walking distance, went to EL42 Cantina and had a burger and a beer and was gone by 9:35 PM.
Oh, my goodness. Chef Angie nailed it on the new menu. We had to Jalapeño poppers, BUTTERMILK BRINED KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH, and the tri tip French dip Every bite had such great flavor. The Jalapeño poppers were the best we've ever had. An amazing pair of ingredients Our entrees were delightful. The chicken sandwich had enough spice to make it taste good but not overpower all the other ingredients. My chicken was crisp and moist. The dip was loaded with beef. It was easy to bite through and bite with the bread. The roll was nice and crunchy on the outside. The au jus was so.good I drank what I had left after eating the sandwich. We split our entrees to try both. Oh, and their levitate salad is fresh, flavorful, and delighful.
Restaurantji Recommends
The best Brussels sprouts appetizer I have eaten anywhere in the United States (and I have tried many). It is a perfect combination of flavors and textures that complement rather than overtake any other. The French dip is also the best I have had in life. The roast beef is very tender, caramelized onions cooked as they are meant to be, a horseradish aioli that sneaks in a traditional flavor without overpowering and the French fries are perfect pairing. I will be back. Best meal I have had in months that I will tell others about. Forgot to take pictures before I jumped in. Sierra took very good care of us with personal and professional attention.
Food was really good. Service was excellent. Nice vibe in the restaurant. Definitely recommend.
Everyone must order the The Brussels sprouts they are so good cooked perfectly.. Mouth watering. Staff are amazing..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon Benedict, Brussels Sprouts
This was our first time here. Drinks and food were awesome. The bar tender was great. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Food is a bit pricey but is tasty. Generally feels a little
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4