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 :)“

“Went here with my partner for SRW.
? Food 7/10
? Drinks 8/10
?️ Atmosphere 9/10
??‍♂️Service 10/10

Food was inconsistently seasoned but otherwise tasty and pretty and plated well. Service was great!Would definitely come 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.“

“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!!“

“Absolute best pad thai in the area. The noodles are saucy and sweet, and they had a LOT of green onions and little red onion chunks. Their garlic mushroom stir fry appetizer is another favorite - so garlicky and fragrant. Finally, their pad see ew is one of my favorites, especially with the Chinese broccoli. They have a good happy hour too if you like lychee martinis, and the atmosphere is both cozy and refreshing, especially on a summer evening with the open storefront. This place doesn’t miss!“

“I travel a lot and will look for highly rated places to have lunch/ dinner when I want to get out of my Air BnB for a bit. I usually don’t eat Americanized Chinese food b it’s often fried and oily. They just happened to be near the park I was going to hike in and got decent ratings. DO NOT regret it one bit! They accommodated extra vegetables and light sauce, cooked the vegetables perfectly! And offered a house chili sauce. It was so yummy! The atmosphere is a bit bar like, but I read in one of their responses to a review that that was point. They are looking to be unique, and that’s exactly what I look for! Loved the experience! Also noticed there were a lot of locals, which is a testament to their popularity. I’m walking back over for my dinner for the rest of the week!“

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