10 Best Cocktail Bars in Kirkland

“My Father's Day Surprise was a visit to Arleana's Restaurant in Kirkland, Washington. The atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was very good, especially the jerk syrup was was delicious. And I am very picky about jerk seasoning. The Bloody Mary had a unique flavor. It was not my traditional BM. But it was surprisingly great. It's quite a drive for me. But I will return for the selection of food, drink and ambiance. This was a great dining experience.“

“As a couple who travels often, in every city we go to, we love to find our favorite Thai food restaurant, and we have to say, Soi could definitely be it! Although we went an hour before closing, the service was amazing (very friendly!). We ordered appetizers (Spring Rolls), three dinner plates (Fried Rice with Chicken, Fried Rice with Crab and the Tom Kha Soup) and for dessert, Thai Donuts with the custard. Everything came quickly, fresh and all plated very well. All of our dishes were delicious! We would 100% dine in again while we're in the Seattle area... 10/10 recommend. Bonus: They do validate your garage parking ticket :)“

“Wonderful cocktails, good food, lots of flavor, and excellent deserts. Everything over delivered and was beyond my expectations. Shane gave good service and we appreciated his enthusiasm explaining the Hemingway theme of the establishment. I'll be back.“

“Great food, lovely ambiance! We had a great time celebrating my grandmas birthday, our only complaint was that is was quite loud. To be fair, I was warned because when I made the reservation for 7, he said he would put us in a quieter spot, which he did! We were in a private space in the back, but kept having to shut the door because it was crazy loud in the main dining area. Highly recommend for a large group!“

“Our friends suggested meeting up at The Thirsty Hop, and though a hop shop with sushi seemed like a strange mix, it turned out to be a great combination! As you walk in, the cozy vibe is immediately inviting, especially on a cold, rainy day with an inviting fireplace to sit next to. They even have games to play! The beer selection was decent with plenty of choices, and the sushi was surprisingly delicious! We ordered quite a bit, with the Hawaiian tuna being a standout favorite—we liked it so much, we ordered it twice. We also tried a variety of other dishes, including wings, gyoza, and rolls, and everything was excellent. The staff were friendly and had a great sense of humor, adding to the enjoyable atmosphere. As we left, the place was getting busy. We wish them the best of luck and hope they continue to stay busy!“

“Great service and very good food. Lovely outdoor patio.“

“Great locals bar where first timers feel welcome. Drinks are respectfully priced, service was great and you can tell many memories have been made here. Definitely more of a well drinks bar, but also has some of the classics of beer and I’m guessing wine.“

“I chose this restaurant because my friend loves oysters. We had Sam as our waiter in the dining room and he was magnificent! He recognized that I wasn't quite sure what to order because this was more high-end restaurant than I've been to, and so he guided me based on my preferences. He suggested that I try the sea bass and I did and it was so delicious!! I have never eaten sea bass before so I had no idea how great it would taste and the way they prepared it was just beautiful. My friend was also pleased with her meal but I'm not sure the name of what she got. Regarding the food, it was excellent!!

Unfortunately, we were seated right by the kitchen so I cannot attest to the ambiance.

My biggest complaint is that we did not get served drinks for quite some time even though we were sitting at the bar for happy hour prior before going into the dining room for our reservation. The Bartender, who was making drinks right in front of us, didn't talk to us for a few minutes and then she said she asked if we had a reservation. I said yes and we continued to not be served. Finally she asked if we had ordered drinks. I said no. She said I told her yes when she asked 15 minutes ago. I said I may have misunderstood her, even though my friend stated that she didn't ask that. My issue is that even if I did misunderstand what she asked, she still waited too long to follow up. If it had been super busy I would give more grace, but it wasn't. Maybe I should have spoken up sooner, but I was confused.

Overall it was fine. I knew it was going to be expensive; I was there for the experience and I guess I was expecting more. Thank goodness for Sam!!“

“This is one the best Thai food restaurants that I have eaten. We went there 2 times out of the 3 days and will be back again for our next trip. There was not a dish I ordered that I did not like. The dishes I ordered that I liked were - beef salad, crab fried ice, pad see ew with beef, northern Thai sausage, crab curry, southern curry noodle dish, fried mushrooms - well all of them were delicious. They are popular, so there will be a wait, unless you can save your stomach to eat a bit later - after the normal lunch/dinner time - like us, you can just walk in“

“Great, classic bar in DT Kirkland. Bartenders are awesome!“