06/14/09

Spent a lot and left hungry.

by WastingMyTime

I heard that the Sand Point Grill is under new management, and had some special deal for kids, so I thought I'd go and check it out. I ordered the risotto because I'm a fan of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen and I wanted to try it out. What I got was what seemed an appetizer sized plate of rice, peas, and bacon (no sides with risotto).

It tasted very good, but that was $20.00 including tax and tip, and when I got home I had to put a bunch of chicken nuggets in the toaster oven to finish dinner for the night.

Hey, it's rice and peas and bacon bits! Any idea how much of this dish I could have made myself with $20.00? There would be plenty of profit margin left if the portion was twice as much, and this would be a four star review instead of two.

So, if you really crave the expience of spending a lot of money for a little tasty food, this is the place for you.

• Pros: Tasted good
• Cons: Not much of it.

08/07/08

Choose your clientele!

by angelcity67

The first time I went to this restaurant, I loved it, and I was sure that it would become one of my regulars. The decor is very chic and modern, and the servers are friendly. However, as I continued to come here, I began to notice that every time I sat down for a quiet meal, some family would walk in with a young baby or a toddler who would inevitably start screaming half way through my meal. It's hard to take a restaurant with a large bar and a mature design scheme seriously when they offer mac n' cheese, and allow two-year-olds to run around their dining room at 7 PM hitting their patrons with balloons. I've since started to think of this place as a Chuck E Cheese in nice clothing.

06/11/08

Restaurant

by samthegreat

The Sandpoint Grill is one of the best neighborhood grills in the area. The staff is extremely friendly. Kyle the weeknight bartender is a young hunk, who knows how to pour a good head and mix a great martini.

The food is always excellent. Seating is flexible. If you are without the rugrats be sure to sit at the bar.

Order Spanish coffee.

Great location, a CHEERS bar if ever there was one in Seattle.

• Pros: Friendly, neighborhood eatery
• Cons: None