When my wife and I lived in Renton, this Kidd Valley and the adjacent Ivar's were among our favorite places for a quick meal in great surroundings -- and with a great view. We've since moved away, and this was our first visit in several years. It is as good as we remember.
Coulon Park is the crown jewel of Renton, and is extremely popular in good weather. Pick another time to visit this restaurant, as we did (mid-day Friday, in early March, on a rainy day). Otherwise, you'll have a LOT of company.
My wife and I each ordered a hamburger, and split an order of fries. The 1/4 lb. meat patty was cooked to perfection, with a slightly crispy exterior. The fillings included generous portions of shredded lettuce, pickle slices, etc. By comparison, a Jack In The Box basic burger includes a whopping two small pickle slices and a dab of ketchup -- for not much less money.
The French fries were very good. Surprisingly, they were not salted, which was a pleasant surprise. Several free sauces are available for the fries.
If you insist on dining here in good weather, order your food takeout, and dine under the adjacent covered dining area. It'll be busy, but not the madhouse that the restaurant itself can be during busy times.
The park has lots of parking spots in several lots. Considering this park's popularity, empty spots may last for only a few milliseconds during busy times. In desperation, try the lots at the south end of the park. In extreme desperation, park in the The Landing's lots, further to the south. Wear your walking shoes.
This is a hamburger joint in a city park, not a Michelin-rated restaurant. I rated Kidd Valley based on how well they perform as a fast-food restaurant, not by the same standards as as a fine dining spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devang Sankhala
Amazing view of the lake with hot burgers and garlic fries
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Belle
Great burges - and one of the few places that have deep fried mushrooms! I'm a huge fan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keilan Freeman
The location is awesome, with excellent outdoor seating that offer sweeping views of Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains on a clear day, and downtown Seattle. The food is fine - typical fast food quality, yet pricey for what you get.
Mushroom Swiss burger, 7/10. They offer to do burgers on a bed of lettuce, which was a bonus for me. The grilled mushrooms and swiss are good, yet relatively small portions. The burger is fine, yet a bit greasy and bland.
Onion rings, 8/10. These were solid. Batter is flavorful, yet there's a bit much of it. I wanted a higher onion / batter ratio.
Fries, 5/10. They're ok. Bland. Not very crispy. Not worth the calories, imo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Elva Eisel
Incredibly awesome cheeseburger and fries. Great service. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jan Rice
Great food - loved it! But what really makes the experience is the location! Soooooo beautiful! Go, take a walk around, leave happy ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deb Skilton
Great food in an old-fashioned diner atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Brennen Herron
I've been to a few Kidd Valleys, and the waterfront view makes this the best one. The burger and garlic fries are always consistently good and is worth the higher price (compared to most fast food places).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Laleisha VonKucerov
My husband is obsessed with the banana milkshakes and as someone that usually hates banana treats because they always taste artificial I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted his and it was real banana. The burgers are consistently good and we also love the deep fried mushrooms. Staff is friendly and food gets out pretty quick even when its busy. I love that we can choose between indoor or outdoor seating as well. This is a go to spot on a nice day with the family.
After having a great experience at another Kidd Valley, I had to try the local one.
I guess it was shift charge when I came in cuz the staff didn't seem to care if there were customers or not, and after I sat down it looked like there were different people in the job.
Most of the tables weren't clean and either had food bits, or cleaning residue, on them.
The food was great, but the straw for the shake was a joke and collapsed immediately.
The view is great! I'll give it a try again and hopefully it will be better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
j e
Burgers worth the wait—just add fries, a shake, and a dash of patience.
If you’re looking for delicious, affordable burgers and fries with that classic all-American flavor, this is the spot. The food is really good—juicy burgers, crispy fries, and shakes that hit the spot. On a warm, sunny day, you honestly can’t beat grabbing your favorites here. The location is fantastic, and it just feels like one of those “summer-in-America” experiences.
Now, full disclosure: the customer service isn’t going to win any awards for speed or cheeriness, but let’s be real—that’s probably because the lines are long, customers can be a bit impatient, and these employees are likely underpaid and not getting tipped. It’s a tough combo. So… cut them some slack. The food makes it worth the wait, and if you can show a little kindness, you might just make someone’s day (and yours).
Bottom line: great food, great price, great location. Bring a little patience with you, and you’ll leave full and happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
A man called Ian
ZERO PARKING and a bunch of boat launching stupid shit.
Josh Williams
If you are want to sit by the water and have a burger or sip on a shake this is the place to do it. Be aware that parking can be tricky at times and that it will more than likely be busy on those hot days with lake goers coming and going.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bill Sharpe
Definitely Kid Valley is tops with me. I feel that their products are tasty & the company has deep roots in caring for people and community. Thanks Bill
When my wife and I lived in Renton, this Kidd Valley and the adjacent Ivar's were among our favorite places for a quick meal in great surroundings -- and with a great view. We've since moved away, and this was our first visit in several years. It is as good as we remember.
Coulon Park is the crown jewel of Renton, and is extremely popular in good weather. Pick another time to visit this restaurant, as we did (mid-day Friday, in early March, on a rainy day). Otherwise, you'll have a LOT of company.
My wife and I each ordered a hamburger, and split an order of fries. The 1/4 lb. meat patty was cooked to perfection, with a slightly crispy exterior. The fillings included generous portions of shredded lettuce, pickle slices, etc. By comparison, a Jack In The Box basic burger includes a whopping two small pickle slices and a dab of ketchup -- for not much less money.
The French fries were very good. Surprisingly, they were not salted, which was a pleasant surprise. Several free sauces are available for the fries.
If you insist on dining here in good weather, order your food takeout, and dine under the adjacent covered dining area. It'll be busy, but not the madhouse that the restaurant itself can be during busy times.
The park has lots of parking spots in several lots. Considering this park's popularity, empty spots may last for only a few milliseconds during busy times. In desperation, try the lots at the south end of the park. In extreme desperation, park in the The Landing's lots, further to the south. Wear your walking shoes.
This is a hamburger joint in a city park, not a Michelin-rated restaurant. I rated Kidd Valley based on how well they perform as a fast-food restaurant, not by the same standards as as a fine dining spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing view of the lake with hot burgers and garlic fries
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great burges - and one of the few places that have deep fried mushrooms! I'm a huge fan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The location is awesome, with excellent outdoor seating that offer sweeping views of Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains on a clear day, and downtown Seattle. The food is fine - typical fast food quality, yet pricey for what you get.
Mushroom Swiss burger, 7/10. They offer to do burgers on a bed of lettuce, which was a bonus for me. The grilled mushrooms and swiss are good, yet relatively small portions. The burger is fine, yet a bit greasy and bland.
Onion rings, 8/10. These were solid. Batter is flavorful, yet there's a bit much of it. I wanted a higher onion / batter ratio.
Fries, 5/10. They're ok. Bland. Not very crispy. Not worth the calories, imo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Incredibly awesome cheeseburger and fries. Great service. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food - loved it! But what really makes the experience is the location! Soooooo beautiful! Go, take a walk around, leave happy ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food in an old-fashioned diner atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
I've been to a few Kidd Valleys, and the waterfront view makes this the best one. The burger and garlic fries are always consistently good and is worth the higher price (compared to most fast food places).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
My husband is obsessed with the banana milkshakes and as someone that usually hates banana treats because they always taste artificial I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted his and it was real banana. The burgers are consistently good and we also love the deep fried mushrooms. Staff is friendly and food gets out pretty quick even when its busy. I love that we can choose between indoor or outdoor seating as well. This is a go to spot on a nice day with the family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food down at Lake Washington
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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After having a great experience at another Kidd Valley, I had to try the local one.
I guess it was shift charge when I came in cuz the staff didn't seem to care if there were customers or not, and after I sat down it looked like there were different people in the job.
Most of the tables weren't clean and either had food bits, or cleaning residue, on them.
The food was great, but the straw for the shake was a joke and collapsed immediately.
The view is great! I'll give it a try again and hopefully it will be better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Burgers worth the wait—just add fries, a shake, and a dash of patience.
If you’re looking for delicious, affordable burgers and fries with that classic all-American flavor, this is the spot. The food is really good—juicy burgers, crispy fries, and shakes that hit the spot. On a warm, sunny day, you honestly can’t beat grabbing your favorites here. The location is fantastic, and it just feels like one of those “summer-in-America” experiences.
Now, full disclosure: the customer service isn’t going to win any awards for speed or cheeriness, but let’s be real—that’s probably because the lines are long, customers can be a bit impatient, and these employees are likely underpaid and not getting tipped. It’s a tough combo. So… cut them some slack. The food makes it worth the wait, and if you can show a little kindness, you might just make someone’s day (and yours).
Bottom line: great food, great price, great location. Bring a little patience with you, and you’ll leave full and happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
ZERO PARKING and a bunch of boat launching stupid shit.
If you are want to sit by the water and have a burger or sip on a shake this is the place to do it. Be aware that parking can be tricky at times and that it will more than likely be busy on those hot days with lake goers coming and going.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Definitely Kid Valley is tops with me. I feel that their products are tasty & the company has deep roots in caring for people and community.
Thanks
Bill
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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