Food scene
Kirkland’s Northern Italian fine-dining mainstay reopened its dining room in 2021 with several excellent seasonally changing tasting menus, including pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan options. Chef Holly Smith’s omnivore’s tasting menus include dishes like Anderson Valley lamb chops with turnip gratin, while the vegan tasting menu includes dishes like green garlic soup with fava bean toast.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Juanita
9702 NE 120th PlKirkland’s Northern Italian fine-dining mainstay reopened its dining room in 2021 with several excellent seasonally changing tasting menus, including pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan options. Chef Holly Smith’s omnivore’s tasting menus include dishes like Anderson Valley lamb chops with turnip gratin, while the vegan tasting menu includes dishes like green garlic soup with fava bean toast.
The cuisine of Kerala, one of India’s southernmost states, is fresh, fiery, and famous for the marine flavors of the Malabar Coast. Kerala cuisine is celebrated at Kathakali in Kirkland, a sister restaurant to Snoqualmie’s Aahaar led by co-owners Ramya Balachandran and Ajay Panicker. The seafood and vegetarian dishes are standouts: the chakka thoran dosa is perfumed and lacy, the palakkad avial is a spiced assortment of legumes, tubers, fruits, and gourds, and the tangy meen pollichathu (black bass cooked in banana leaves) is excellent. Kathakali is open for onsite and takeout dining.
6 locals recommend
Kathakali Indian Cuisine
11451 98th Ave NEThe cuisine of Kerala, one of India’s southernmost states, is fresh, fiery, and famous for the marine flavors of the Malabar Coast. Kerala cuisine is celebrated at Kathakali in Kirkland, a sister restaurant to Snoqualmie’s Aahaar led by co-owners Ramya Balachandran and Ajay Panicker. The seafood and vegetarian dishes are standouts: the chakka thoran dosa is perfumed and lacy, the palakkad avial is a spiced assortment of legumes, tubers, fruits, and gourds, and the tangy meen pollichathu (black bass cooked in banana leaves) is excellent. Kathakali is open for onsite and takeout dining.
This Kirkland market and restaurant led by Jamie Casady and Jordan Cooper has been doing it all since 2011: layer cake slices that can feed four, expertly assembled sandwiches with fillings like celeriac remoulade on house roast beef, and assertive salads that embrace both springy greens and herbs by the handful. DERU offers no gimmicks, just fresh bakes, vibrant produce, and delicious surprises like a mint-muddled beet soda. DERU Market is open for takeout dining only, and ordering ahead online will streamline the process.
37 locals recommend
DERU
723 9th AveThis Kirkland market and restaurant led by Jamie Casady and Jordan Cooper has been doing it all since 2011: layer cake slices that can feed four, expertly assembled sandwiches with fillings like celeriac remoulade on house roast beef, and assertive salads that embrace both springy greens and herbs by the handful. DERU offers no gimmicks, just fresh bakes, vibrant produce, and delicious surprises like a mint-muddled beet soda. DERU Market is open for takeout dining only, and ordering ahead online will streamline the process.
Sparrow is Kirkland's new neighborhood restaurant. We aim to offer a great dining experience
through, quality, service and atmosphere.
Sparrow
9736 Northeast 120th PlaceSparrow is Kirkland's new neighborhood restaurant. We aim to offer a great dining experience
through, quality, service and atmosphere.
COMO IS DEDICATED TO THE CUISINE OF THE LOMBARDIA REGION OF ITALY, SURROUNDING LAKE COMO.
FOCUSED ON STELLAR SERVICE, A BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE AND HANDMADE PASTA, COMO IS LIKE NO OTHER RESTAURANT ON THE EAST SIDE.
“TO SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE” IS THE STANDARD FOR OUR RESTAURANT GROUP. OUR TEAM AT COMO, AND OUR SISTER RESTAURANTS CANTINETTA, HEARTILY EMBRACE THIS VIEW AND ARE EXCITED TO BE SERVING YOU IN KIRKLAND, WA.
14 locals recommend
COMO
1270 Carillon PointCOMO IS DEDICATED TO THE CUISINE OF THE LOMBARDIA REGION OF ITALY, SURROUNDING LAKE COMO.
FOCUSED ON STELLAR SERVICE, A BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE AND HANDMADE PASTA, COMO IS LIKE NO OTHER RESTAURANT ON THE EAST SIDE.
“TO SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE” IS THE STANDARD FOR OUR RESTAURANT GROUP. OUR TEAM AT COMO, AND OUR SISTER RESTAURANTS CANTINETTA, HEARTILY EMBRACE THIS VIEW AND ARE EXCITED TO BE SERVING YOU IN KIRKLAND, WA.
Since 2010, Le Grand Bistro has been proudly serving both traditional and innnovative French cuisine with our signature American twist to the Kirkland area and beyond.
The freshest, SmartCatch-approved seafood, highest quality local ingredients, and sophisticated, meticulous cooking combine to make Le Grand a diverse and deeply satisfying choice; whether for a casual dinner or your most special occasion.
Our dedicated and long term team have a deep and genuine pride in providing the highest quality and ever-improving experience to our guests.
18 locals recommend
Le Grand Bistro Americain
2220 Carillon PointSince 2010, Le Grand Bistro has been proudly serving both traditional and innnovative French cuisine with our signature American twist to the Kirkland area and beyond.
The freshest, SmartCatch-approved seafood, highest quality local ingredients, and sophisticated, meticulous cooking combine to make Le Grand a diverse and deeply satisfying choice; whether for a casual dinner or your most special occasion.
Our dedicated and long term team have a deep and genuine pride in providing the highest quality and ever-improving experience to our guests.
Wing Dome
232 Central WayGreat wings
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetGreat local ice cream!
Metropolitan Market Kirkland
10611 NE 68th StGreat grocery store
Acropolis Pizza & Pasta
500 Central WayAmazing grinders and sandwiches. Been in the neighborhood for over 20 years.
Sightseeing
Juanita Beach Park features a playground, bathhouse with restrooms, sand volleyball courts, ballfields, tennis courts, walking path, picnic shelters and a seasonal swimming area. This park includes areas on both sides of Juanita Drive and includes 1,000 feet of Lake Washington shoreline.
Juanita Beach Park has a rich history as a popular summer destination since the early 1900s. There are many interpretive signs telling the history of the area throughout the park. The park bathhouse was rebuilt and a new accessible playground installed in 2020.
During the summer months, the park is the location of the Juanita Friday Market, a weekly farmers market.
There are two parking lots available at this park with space for up to 200 vehicles.
81 locals recommend
Juanita Beach Park
9703 NE Juanita DrJuanita Beach Park features a playground, bathhouse with restrooms, sand volleyball courts, ballfields, tennis courts, walking path, picnic shelters and a seasonal swimming area. This park includes areas on both sides of Juanita Drive and includes 1,000 feet of Lake Washington shoreline.
Juanita Beach Park has a rich history as a popular summer destination since the early 1900s. There are many interpretive signs telling the history of the area throughout the park. The park bathhouse was rebuilt and a new accessible playground installed in 2020.
During the summer months, the park is the location of the Juanita Friday Market, a weekly farmers market.
There are two parking lots available at this park with space for up to 200 vehicles.
Google Building C
747 6th St SouthBeautiful campus walking distance from the house.
Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park
5811 Lake Washington Blvd NECarillon Point
Carillon PointJuanita Bay Park
2201 Market StGreat for bird watching and trail walking!
Waverly Beach Park
633 Waverly Park WayMarina Park Public Beach
25 Lakeshore PlazaActivities
Woodmark Waterfront Adventures
1200 Carillon PointNorthwest Paddle Surfers
9703 NE Juanita DrCross Kirkland Corridor/Eastrail
Cross Kirkland Corridor/EastrailGreat walking, biking trail located right behind our house!
Parklane Gallery
130 Park LnDrinks and Nightlife
Bottle and Bull
105 Lake StFlatstick Pub
15 Lake StVovina
15 Lake StBeachHouse bar + grill
6023 Lake Washington Blvd NEThe Lodge Sports Grille
8501 Greenwood Ave NW Living Room Bar
10455 Northeast 5th PlaceDeLille Cellars
14300 NE 145th StChateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StBetz Family Winery
13244 Redmond - Woodinville Road NortheastChateau Lill
14208 Woodinville - Redmond Rd NEJaine
Novelty Hill - Januik Winery
14710 Woodinville - Redmond Rd NEMatthews Winery
16116 140th Pl NEMaryhill Winery
14475 Woodinville - Redmond Rd NE