Yarrow Bay Grill
Kirkland, WA 98033
Phone: (425) 889-9052
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Lakeview Drive
- Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Yarrow Bay Grill – by Renae Martin
The Scene
Low lighting, wood paneling and a panoramic water view create a romantic atmosphere, but most courting involves international business clients. A few sophisticated couples share a quiet evening in a booth, while deals are brokered at the tables in the back. Knowledgeable servers expertly time courses, and ensure the meal arrives seamlessly.
The Food
Seafood appetizers are impressively composed, while the best entree bet is the Chef's Trio: tender peanut-and-sesame-crusted calamari, scallop seviche bursting with flavor and meaty Dungeness crab cakes, all resting on a brilliant green pepper coulis. A beautifully presented sturgeon coated in multicolored tortilla crumbs looks better than it tastes, and the grilled rib eye steak fails to dazzle. Thai stew is more interesting, but it takes considerable effort to pry the seafood from the shells.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitTo take advantage of the view, request a booth by the window. To talk business, request a quiet table near the back of the restaurant.
Know Before You GoThe Grill is located directly above the Yarrow Bay Beach Cafe, which has the same views but a less formal atmosphere.
User Reviews for Yarrow Bay Grill
04/23/2008 Posted by cmus
We made a reservation over one week in advance, but we still had to wait for our table. The hostess then seated us at a table where the outside railing blocked our view, when a table with a better view was available. When we told the waiter we wanted to take advantage of the Dine Around Seattle menu, he instantly became inattentive. We had to ask for basic items such as bread. The food was very good, but I received only three measly little scallops for my entree. When we noted that he left a drink off the bill, instead of comping it as a good server would do, he charged us. While the food was tasted fine, the entire experience was disappointing. It's extremely expensive for such small portions and poor customer service.
Pros: nice view
Cons: Extremely expensive, small portions, poor service
04/07/2008 Posted by Warpnine
It truly amazes me to read some of the very negative reviews about this fine restauant. I have dined here many times and have never once experience any of the negative things others have written about. Recently had another great experience celebrating my daughter's 30th birthday. Both the food and our server were outstanding as is the view! Is it expensive, yes it is, but I happen to think it's worth it for a special occasion. We had crab cakes and calimari for appetizers and both were quite good - probably some of the best calimari I've had and I'm not particularly fond of it. My daugter-in-law had the rissotto which she said was great. My son had the tenderlion and I had the Kobe beef tenderloin, which was one of the best steaks I've ever enjoyed. The birthday girl had a Thai seafood grill that she thoroughly enjoyed. All in all another wonderful meal with a server who provided great customer service with a smile.
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