Guidebook for Kirkland
Food Scene
This Starbucks is in downtown Kirkland, about a 30-minute walk away (about a mile). It's close to the Kirkland waterfront, boutique shopping, and Park Lane, which has galleries and other shops. On a sunny day, get a cold drink and stroll down to Marina Park and hang out on the grass or wade in the water.
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Starbucks
15738 Redmond WayThis Starbucks is in downtown Kirkland, about a 30-minute walk away (about a mile). It's close to the Kirkland waterfront, boutique shopping, and Park Lane, which has galleries and other shops. On a sunny day, get a cold drink and stroll down to Marina Park and hang out on the grass or wade in the water.
If you don't want green mermaids on your coffee cup, there are lots of choices in Kirkland. Caffe Ladro is downtown, close to the waterfront and shopping. There are chairs on the sidewalk outside, as well as a street-facing bar inside, so you can hang out and watch the world go by.
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Caffe Ladro - Kirkland
104 Central WayIf you don't want green mermaids on your coffee cup, there are lots of choices in Kirkland. Caffe Ladro is downtown, close to the waterfront and shopping. There are chairs on the sidewalk outside, as well as a street-facing bar inside, so you can hang out and watch the world go by.
Remember in Shrek 2 where the giant cookie attacks the Starbucks and everyone runs out... to the Starbucks across the street? Downtown Kirkland is a little like that with coffee shops. Zoka is a bright, airy place with good access to all that Kirkland offers. Lots of natural wood tables and some seating outside.
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Zoka Coffee Roasters and Tea Company
129 Central WayRemember in Shrek 2 where the giant cookie attacks the Starbucks and everyone runs out... to the Starbucks across the street? Downtown Kirkland is a little like that with coffee shops. Zoka is a bright, airy place with good access to all that Kirkland offers. Lots of natural wood tables and some seating outside.
Park Lane has a really nice feel to it, and this little coffee shop is right in the middle of it. A nice destination if you are out for a stroll. Some seating outside.
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Caffe Rococo
136 Park LnPark Lane has a really nice feel to it, and this little coffee shop is right in the middle of it. A nice destination if you are out for a stroll. Some seating outside.
What's not to like? A bakery and a coffee shop - some of my favorite things. This place is kitty-corner to the library, and is a short walk from the waterfront.
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The French Bakery
219 Kirkland AveWhat's not to like? A bakery and a coffee shop - some of my favorite things. This place is kitty-corner to the library, and is a short walk from the waterfront.
Located on the pretty Park Lane with its galleries and shops, Cactus is a good location for medium-priced southwest cuisine. During warm weather there is seating outside.
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Cactus Kirkland
121 Park Ln Located on the pretty Park Lane with its galleries and shops, Cactus is a good location for medium-priced southwest cuisine. During warm weather there is seating outside.
I haven't tried this place yet, but it's in walking distance so I wanted to include it. It's a nice walk through Juanita Bay Park, across from the Starbucks.
Mezcal Grill
9739 NE 119th WayI haven't tried this place yet, but it's in walking distance so I wanted to include it. It's a nice walk through Juanita Bay Park, across from the Starbucks.
One of our regular haunts, Noppakao Thai is a nice 30-minute walk away through Juanita Bay Park. Consistently good food (and take-out if you prefer).
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Noppakao | Thai Restaurant
9745 NE 117th StOne of our regular haunts, Noppakao Thai is a nice 30-minute walk away through Juanita Bay Park. Consistently good food (and take-out if you prefer).
One of several good Thai restaurants in Kirkland, this one is located along pleasant Park Lane. During warm weather, there is outside seating.
Lai Thai Restaurant
120 Park LnOne of several good Thai restaurants in Kirkland, this one is located along pleasant Park Lane. During warm weather, there is outside seating.
A streetside Thai restaurant with great access to Marina Park and the rest of the downtown Kirkland core. Not a lot of seating, but a cozy feel. if you get a seat by the window, you can look out over a pretty steady stream of people out enjoying Kirkland.
Hanuman Thai Cafe
115 Central WayA streetside Thai restaurant with great access to Marina Park and the rest of the downtown Kirkland core. Not a lot of seating, but a cozy feel. if you get a seat by the window, you can look out over a pretty steady stream of people out enjoying Kirkland.
One of only a few Indian restaurants in Kirkland. A nice walk through Juanita Bay Park, and across from Juanita Beach Park, with its boardwalk, which is a nice stroll after dinner. Lots of seating.
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Royal India
9714 NE Juanita DrOne of only a few Indian restaurants in Kirkland. A nice walk through Juanita Bay Park, and across from Juanita Beach Park, with its boardwalk, which is a nice stroll after dinner. Lots of seating.
If you have a jones for good fish and chips in a no-frills setting, Spuds is your place. a nice walk through Juanita Bay Park and across from Juanita Beach Park.
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Spud Fish & Chips Juanita
9702 NE Juanita DrIf you have a jones for good fish and chips in a no-frills setting, Spuds is your place. a nice walk through Juanita Bay Park and across from Juanita Beach Park.
If you are looking for a little more upscale experience in a steak-and-seafood restaurant, Anthony's Home Port is a good choice in Kirkland. With its nice views of the harbor, this is a nice place both for dinner and just for drinks or dessert. After dinner, you can stroll up the waterfront after dinner, and in good weather stop for a while and watch some beach volleyball.
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Anthony's HomePort Kirkland
135 Lake St SIf you are looking for a little more upscale experience in a steak-and-seafood restaurant, Anthony's Home Port is a good choice in Kirkland. With its nice views of the harbor, this is a nice place both for dinner and just for drinks or dessert. After dinner, you can stroll up the waterfront after dinner, and in good weather stop for a while and watch some beach volleyball.
A little further away for some but still easy by car, this is a nice waterfront bar and grill. You can stroll the waterfront after dinner and you will have plenty of company.
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BeachHouse bar + grill
6023 Lake Washington Blvd NEA little further away for some but still easy by car, this is a nice waterfront bar and grill. You can stroll the waterfront after dinner and you will have plenty of company.
Carillon Point is an upscale mixed-use area with offices and a few hotels and restaurants. The Beach Cafe has nice water views and it's a nice walkable area. You have to pay for parking, but the Beach Cafe validates your parking.
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Beach Cafe
1170 Carillon PointCarillon Point is an upscale mixed-use area with offices and a few hotels and restaurants. The Beach Cafe has nice water views and it's a nice walkable area. You have to pay for parking, but the Beach Cafe validates your parking.
George's says the offer "Mediterranean And Traditional Dishes With A Greek Flair!" and that's pretty accurate. A good place to go for weekend brunch. Close to Marina Park and the rest of downtown Kirkland.
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George's
108 Kirkland AveGeorge's says the offer "Mediterranean And Traditional Dishes With A Greek Flair!" and that's pretty accurate. A good place to go for weekend brunch. Close to Marina Park and the rest of downtown Kirkland.
Spendy and special, Cafe Juanita is the go-to place for a special occasion. A little too rich for our blood, but highly regarded for many, many years.
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Cafe Juanita
9702 NE 120th PlSpendy and special, Cafe Juanita is the go-to place for a special occasion. A little too rich for our blood, but highly regarded for many, many years.
Lots of heavy dark wood decor like... a lodge. We've had lunch here a couple of times and it was good. Not outstanding, but good. Try the chicken and pear salad. Good beer on tap. On sunny days they open up the storefront and that's worth the price of admission right there.
(Last visited in February, 2018)
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The Lodge Sports Grille
8501 Greenwood Ave NLots of heavy dark wood decor like... a lodge. We've had lunch here a couple of times and it was good. Not outstanding, but good. Try the chicken and pear salad. Good beer on tap. On sunny days they open up the storefront and that's worth the price of admission right there.
(Last visited in February, 2018)
Upscale southwest cuisine. We thought it was good but not great. Compare to Cactus on Park Lane - while we liked Milagro, we think the food is better at Cactus. Outdoor seating on warm days - a good spot for a cold adult beverage on a nice afternoon. Not much in the way of water views, but a great spot for a waterfront stroll after a meal.
(we last visited in March, 2018)
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Milagro Modern Latin Kitchen
148 Lake StreetUpscale southwest cuisine. We thought it was good but not great. Compare to Cactus on Park Lane - while we liked Milagro, we think the food is better at Cactus. Outdoor seating on warm days - a good spot for a cold adult beverage on a nice afternoon. Not much in the way of water views, but a great spot for a waterfront stroll after a meal.
(we last visited in March, 2018)
Drinks & Nightlife
I'm pretty sure this is the only Irish bar in Kirkland. Located right downtown with good access to Marina Park and the rest of downtown. Live music and group activities - consult their online calendar to see what's happening today.
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Wilde Rover
111 Central WayI'm pretty sure this is the only Irish bar in Kirkland. Located right downtown with good access to Marina Park and the rest of downtown. Live music and group activities - consult their online calendar to see what's happening today.
A nice spot to stop for a drink, close to downtown. Also a restaurant, although I've personally only gone to the bar.
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Hector's Restaurant
89 Kirkland AveA nice spot to stop for a drink, close to downtown. Also a restaurant, although I've personally only gone to the bar.
I haven't been here personally, but it looks great from the outside and it's close to the heart of downtown.
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Flatstick Pub
15 Lake StI haven't been here personally, but it looks great from the outside and it's close to the heart of downtown.
If you have exhausted the local choices or you just really want to check out local brew pubs, this one has great beer. You will definitely need to drive, maybe ~15-20 minutes. Don't be put off by the setting, which is in a light industrial complex - it's a nice brew pub.
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Black Raven Brewing Company
14679 NE 95th StIf you have exhausted the local choices or you just really want to check out local brew pubs, this one has great beer. You will definitely need to drive, maybe ~15-20 minutes. Don't be put off by the setting, which is in a light industrial complex - it's a nice brew pub.
Parks & Nature
This nature park is set on a former 9-hole golf course. There are paved paths and boardwalks to make it easier for you to explore this beautiful waterfront area, and there are places with views of downtown Seattle across the water. This is a nice spot to watch the sunset as well.
You will likely see great blue heron in the shallows, and lots of different kinds of waterfowl. If you are lucky, you will see bald eagles circling overhead looking for lunch. From time to time beavers are active in the park, and if you look closely you will see evidence of their work in the bark of the tree. On sunny days turtles warm themselves on floating logs, and red-wing blackbirds call to each other.
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Juanita Bay Park
2201 Market StThis nature park is set on a former 9-hole golf course. There are paved paths and boardwalks to make it easier for you to explore this beautiful waterfront area, and there are places with views of downtown Seattle across the water. This is a nice spot to watch the sunset as well.
You will likely see great blue heron in the shallows, and lots of different kinds of waterfowl. If you are lucky, you will see bald eagles circling overhead looking for lunch. From time to time beavers are active in the park, and if you look closely you will see evidence of their work in the bark of the tree. On sunny days turtles warm themselves on floating logs, and red-wing blackbirds call to each other.
This is a popular gathering spot for local families. There is a beach area, and a boardwalk that extends out into the water. On Fridays in the summer there is a market with vendors selling produce and street food.
In addition the beach and the water, there are a few sand volleyball courts and there is often a stand-up paddleboarding vendor on site. if you haven't tried SUP, you should - it's fun!
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Juanita Beach Park
9703 NE Juanita DrThis is a popular gathering spot for local families. There is a beach area, and a boardwalk that extends out into the water. On Fridays in the summer there is a market with vendors selling produce and street food.
In addition the beach and the water, there are a few sand volleyball courts and there is often a stand-up paddleboarding vendor on site. if you haven't tried SUP, you should - it's fun!
This nearby park has ball fields, kid's play equipment and lots of grass. This is a good spot to access the Cross Kirkland Corridor, which is a 5-mile rails-to-trails conversion popular with walkers, runners and cyclists.
Crestwoods Park - Playground & Swings
6th StreetThis nearby park has ball fields, kid's play equipment and lots of grass. This is a good spot to access the Cross Kirkland Corridor, which is a 5-mile rails-to-trails conversion popular with walkers, runners and cyclists.
Marina Park is a popular gathering spot with grassy areas, a safe beach area and walkways. Get a cold drink at one of the local coffee shops and hang out on one of the many benches, gazing out over the water and watching the world go by.
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Marina Park Public Beach
25 Lakeshore PlazaMarina Park is a popular gathering spot with grassy areas, a safe beach area and walkways. Get a cold drink at one of the local coffee shops and hang out on one of the many benches, gazing out over the water and watching the world go by.
The beach, the water, great people-watching and volleyball in the sand! There is often also a stand-up paddleboarding and kayak vendor on site.
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Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park
5811 Lake Washington Blvd NEThe beach, the water, great people-watching and volleyball in the sand! There is often also a stand-up paddleboarding and kayak vendor on site.
Entertainment & Activities
Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the oldest and largest wineries in the area, and they have a beautiful winery in nearby Woodinville. You can pack a picnic lunch, buy a bottle of wine at the gift shop and have a lovely picnic on the grounds.
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StChateau Ste. Michelle is one of the oldest and largest wineries in the area, and they have a beautiful winery in nearby Woodinville. You can pack a picnic lunch, buy a bottle of wine at the gift shop and have a lovely picnic on the grounds.
If you have access to bikes, you can get on the Sammamish River Trail and ride to the Red Hook Brewery for lunch and a beer. During warm weather they open their patio and that's even more fun. If you don't have bikes you can drive to the brewery as well. There is an adventure park next door - think rope climbing and zip lines.
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Redhook Brewery Woodinville
14300 Northeast 145th StreetIf you have access to bikes, you can get on the Sammamish River Trail and ride to the Red Hook Brewery for lunch and a beer. During warm weather they open their patio and that's even more fun. If you don't have bikes you can drive to the brewery as well. There is an adventure park next door - think rope climbing and zip lines.
You can take a cruise on Lake Washington on Argosy Cruises. The dock is about a 30-minute walk away, or a short drive. Consult Argosy's website for options and times.
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Argosy Cruises - Lake Washington
1 Kirkland AveYou can take a cruise on Lake Washington on Argosy Cruises. The dock is about a 30-minute walk away, or a short drive. Consult Argosy's website for options and times.
Essentials
Forgot some sundries? Need some milk and don't feel like driving? This Walgreens is about a half-hour walk away (or 5 minutes in your car).
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Walgreens
11607 98th Ave NEForgot some sundries? Need some milk and don't feel like driving? This Walgreens is about a half-hour walk away (or 5 minutes in your car).
A good choice for groceries without a lot of driving. QFC is owned by Kroger, which also owns Fred Meyer, which is a bit more value-priced.
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QFC
425 Urban PlzA good choice for groceries without a lot of driving. QFC is owned by Kroger, which also owns Fred Meyer, which is a bit more value-priced.
A little further away, but a more upscale experience if that is what you you are looking for. Excellent crab cakes.
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Metropolitan Market Kirkland
10611 NE 68th StA little further away, but a more upscale experience if that is what you you are looking for. Excellent crab cakes.
A lot of our guests find their way to this natural and organic food store. They describe themselves this way:
"Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about."
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Whole Foods Market
888 116th Ave NEA lot of our guests find their way to this natural and organic food store. They describe themselves this way:
"Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about."
A locally owned natural and organic grocery store. PCC describes themselves this way:
"PCC is proudly community-owned and locally grown in Seattle. Our product standards keep our shelves honest and our staff knowledgeable, so you can easily stay informed. If you share our passion for local, organic, seasonal, sustainably sourced food; deli items made from scratch daily; and healthy living, we’d love to see you in any of our 11 community stores."
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PCC Community Markets - Kirkland
430 NE 68th StA locally owned natural and organic grocery store. PCC describes themselves this way:
"PCC is proudly community-owned and locally grown in Seattle. Our product standards keep our shelves honest and our staff knowledgeable, so you can easily stay informed. If you share our passion for local, organic, seasonal, sustainably sourced food; deli items made from scratch daily; and healthy living, we’d love to see you in any of our 11 community stores."
Fred Meyer is a good choice for value-priced groceries and sundries. Fred Meyer is owned by Kroger, which also owns QFC, which is a little more upscale.
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Fred Meyer
12221 120th Ave NEFred Meyer is a good choice for value-priced groceries and sundries. Fred Meyer is owned by Kroger, which also owns QFC, which is a little more upscale.