Rainier Veterinary Hospital
Neighborhood: Central District

815 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Dawn B. writes: I took my dog to Dr. Heino for the first time after the snobs at Broadway Veterinary Hospital tried to oversell me a lot of things we didn't need and make me feel like a bad pet owner for not buying all of the up-sells.  Dr. Heino, on the other hand,…

Krispy Kreme

6210 E Lk Sammamish Pkwy SE
Issaquah, WA 98029

Winnie L. writes: I am not a fan of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.  This review is on its new soft serve - Kool Kreme.  I have not had such crèmey, smooth soft serve for a long time.  Very good service, reasonable price and there is a drive-through. I saw the difference of…

Imperial Garden Seafood Restaurant

18230 E Valley Hwy Ste 116
Kent, WA 98032

Evan M. writes: Woohoo, dim sum mission accomplished. I arrived in Seattle from the Bay Area with the sinking feeling that perhaps my years of good dim sum were over. I was wrong.

Imperial Garden has a great selection of dim sum favorites, plus those weird things…

Ristorante Paradiso

120 Park Ln
Ste A
Kirkland, WA 98033

Betsy K. writes: I had a nice relaxing dinner here last Wednesday night with my mom and it was great. It was a beautiful day, the downtown farmer's market was going on and we were able to snag a table outside. The waitress was very understanding when I mentioned that…

Kokiri Korean Restaurant

32703 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003

sarah l. writes: when my band and i played down in federal way for an event, we headed to kokiri for good korean food. alas they were closing when we were going in...disappointing me and putting a craving to try their food in my mouth. that was about a year ago and i…

Fatburger

120 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Nina N. writes: I have been going around trying to do a little concoction of a knock off in and out... and coming to fatburger is a crazy spin to my california love.

and I tried their baby fatburger hahahha with all the fixin's and spicy fat chicken sandwich!!…

Belle Pastry

10246 Main St
A
Bellevue, WA 98004

Andrea D. writes: Wow, I totally live for the apricot gallete here. There's a plum one, too. Whichever. Enjoyed with a cup of Earl Grey tea or a good strong espresso - it's a dreamy way to pass a little time in Old Bellevue.

I'm sure this place isn't 100% authentic as…

Market Optical

235 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Julia Z. writes: They actually deserve SIX stars. If you need glasses, and like to be fashionable, this is the place for you.

Tom and his staff are very knowledgeable about glasses, of course, but beyond that, they have an incredible sense of aesthetics... and they…

The Container Store

700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Douglas C. writes: Walking into the container store is extremely dangerous, especially after new years when I've made the "I seriously need to get organized" resolution..."as a matter of fact I do need individual shoe bags!"

Its a great place to go when you need…

I Love Sushi

11818 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98005

Will L. writes: Yeah, I'm digging yelp.mobile.com.

I was on the bEast Side for a meeting, and had a sudden hankering for sushi. Whipped out that there cell phone and did a search, and I Love Sushi popped up on top. I was only a few blocks away, so over I headed.…

Bellegrove OB/Gyn

1535 116th Ave. NE
Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sarah K. writes: So the long of the short of it is no woman looks forward to having her feet in stirrups with her nude body covered in a paper blanket with a cold plastic spectula clamping open her Lovely....  I have peered through my knees  while laying on that…

Whole Foods Market

888 116th Avenue N.E.
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sam H. writes: I like this Whole Wallet better than the gleaming new one in Redmond. They don't even bother to try to hide the pretentious nature  at the Bellevue store... somehow that seems more "real" to me. Also, I think the layout of this store is just plain…

Chutneys Indian Restaurant

938 110th Ave NE St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sam H. writes: My friends were in from Amsterdam this week and I got on their list of "must see" people. Apparently you can buy a glass of beer in a theater, but you can't buy good Indian food.  This place is their favorite, so we went. I'm sticking with Preet's…

Z Tejas Grill

535 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Michelle B. writes: Huh? What? I can't hear you!

Oh, you like shopping at Bellevue Square?

Then you'll like eating at this loud, mediocre restaurant that has decent happy hour prices. Just remember to note the path you took through the parking garage to get to the…

Joey's

800 Bellevue Way NE
Ste 118
Bellevue, WA 98004

Janeane S. writes: Joey's is apparently the only "happening" spot in Bellevue on a weekend night.  Yes yes, the people here, including the staff, are mostly good looking and well-dressed.  But there's always a couple skanks and trolls to mix it up a bit.  The cocktails…

Jimmy John's

141 106th Av NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Rebecca L. writes: Every summer, my church would have a big bar-b. Besides having burgers, they would set up a make-your-own sandwich buffet.  Perhaps it's because God blessed the event, but I have never had sandwiches that were that fresh tasting... that was until I…

Noble Court Seafood Restaurant

1644 140th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005

Riss J. writes: 3

Sorry Gavin, this does mean I liked it, just not *that* much, mmmkay?

I didn't eat much at the lunch today, not super hungry and arriving late...but I sampled a fair example of some standards and a few things I didn't even know what they were.

Nothing…

Wibbley's Gourmet Hamburgers

2255 140th Ave NE
Ste B
Bellevue, WA 98005

Julia Z. writes: Wow, thanks to Yelp, I have found my personal burger Nirvana. This is the closest to the burgers my dad makes, and also to Char-Grill in Raleigh, NC, that I've found.

DELICIOUS.

The fries were perfect, hot, and served in generous portions. The burger…

I Love Pho

3900 Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue, WA 98006

Don L. writes: My favorite Pho place (more than Than Brothers), this little hole-in-the-wall restaurant gives great pho and service. With more options on the menu than the soup-and-pastry-only Than Brothers, I Love Pho provides a more pleasant first-time experience…

Shanghai Cafe

12708 SE 38th St
Bellevue, WA 98006

Julia Z. writes: MMMMmmmmmm! Even the kid liked it; she said it was "complicated but tasty" -- that's high praise from the 6.5 year old, especially since she's going through a really picky phase right now!

We had hand-shaven noodle chow mein (one chicken, one shrimp)…

Thai Kitchen Restaurant

14115 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

Eva G. writes: This perfectly hidden gem is what cheap, awesome Thai cuisine was defined after. Hidden cause it's in a strip mall and not very well lit. You might accidentally drive past it.

Their yellow curry is awesome..and if you have leftovers..make sure you…

Goodwill

14506 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

Prema J. writes: I have a secret that I am going to share, read the below only if you are a worthy "thrifty" as I like to call myself. A little warning: I am overcome by the need to be a little prejudice but I will have evidence to back my story up and I'm sticking…

Pro Sports Club

4455 NE 148th Ave
Bellevue, WA 98007

Kristin S. writes: I am totally addicted.

I go here every day. I love the classes. It's just fantastic that you can drop in to classes and some are free, some are pay as you go. This way you don't feel guilty for needing to miss something.

In particular Maria's step…

Wonton City

Lake Hills Shopping Center
503 - 156th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Don L. writes: Lemme see your wonton roll! Lemme see your wonton roll! After seeing several Yelps on this place I thought I'd finally check it out for lunch. This is a hole-in-the-wall AUTHENTIC Chinese restaurant. If your measure of authentic or "good" is the…

Can-Am Pizza

15400 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

Michelle B. writes: The promise of Indian pizza should be enough to make me drive across 520 at any time of the day...and it would be, if it was good.

Unfortunately, it was a pretty big let down. Can-Am pizza is just your run of the mill strip mall pizza joint that…

Yakima Fruit Market & Nursery

17321 Bothell Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Michelle B. writes: I grew up eating those coconut covered fruit logs that Kelly mentioned in his review. Perhaps they stunt your growth - YMMV.

This place totally rocks and I love that it has been here forever. The open air market quality makes it feel like you are…

Thai Bistro

1018 164th Ave SE
Suite A14
Mill Creek, WA 98012

Rossana Y. writes: I ordered the lunch special for takeout. They may have raised the prices because the lunch combo came out to be around $9, but it was still delicious and it came in decent portions. I got the Showering Rama, Pad Thai, soup and jasmine rice. It was my…

Cafe Ori

14339 NE 20th St Ste I
Bellevue, WA 98007

Riss J. writes: 3.75

I really liked this place.

Nothing in the decor or standards (tea, etc) stand out as amazing or anything; but there was ample space, it was clean, easy to find and get to.

Parking looks like it can often be a challenge given it's location, but…

The Spa at Pro Sports Club

4455 148th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Yong L. writes: Ask for a shiatsu massage from a guy named Kirk, who comes from four generations of professional shiatsu masseurs.

My wife bought me a massage, my first one ever.  I was a bit creeped out and wore my basketball shorts.  Kirk was a total professional,…

Udupi Palace

15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

Michelle B. writes: DOSA!

Roll it up...stick some potatoes in it....and make sure both sides stick out over the edge of the table. Now, that's a DOSA!

Udupi palace was mentioned many times when I would start yelling, "Dosa Dosa Dosa!!!" at random inappropriate times. I…

Firenze Ristorante Italiano

15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

Jim C. writes: Firenze is not just a must-visit establishment when you're on the Eastside; it's well worth crossing the yawning gap of Lake Washington for.

The food is authentic, rustic, and delicious.  Some Italian restaurants (especially unnamed chains) will doll…

Seven Stars Pepper Szechuan Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

1207 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144

Mitzie H. writes: If you are directionally challenged like myself you may have a hard time finding this place, than trying to find parking in the lot can drive you to drink especially if you aren't sure if that's where it's at or not.  Thankfully I'm female and have…

Hill's Food & Wine

1843 NW 195th St
Shoreline, WA 98177

Janeane S. writes: Agh, don't you hate it when you go to a really great restaurant and you end up ordering all the wrong stuff?  That's what happened here.  

The seafood chowder was good, but not great.  It had some nice chunks of crab floating about, but it was nothing…

Pronto Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood: Magnolia

3208 W McGraw St
Seattle, WA 98199

Sylvia L. writes: I'm such a spoiled little brat. Who spoils me? The convenience of the City of Seattle. You can find food till late in the night, unlike Redmond, which goes to sleep at 9. And then there's Pronto's - Delivers till 3 in the morning, no wonder our size…

Seattle Pet Assistance
Neighborhood: Central District

1435 22nd Ave
#B
Seattle, WA 98199

Chad B. writes: Pixie is superfantastic!!  

1. She walks our dogs longer than I do.
2. She writes cute  notes about her walks with our pups
3. We can totally trust her
4. She's very professional
5. My dogs have actually written ME notes asking when Pixie is going to come…

Boat Shed Restaurant

101 Shore Dr
Bremerton, WA 98310

Laina B. writes: Oh man, the food here is so good! When I worked in Bremerton, this was the place we came to celebrate employee birthdays and such and just have a good time. I love sitting out on the patio during the summer watching the boaters drive up to the dock…

Silver City Restaurant Brewing Company

2799 NW Myhre Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383

Michelle B. writes: If I were to fill my bathtub with a beer it would be Ridgetop Red Amber Ale from the Silver City Brewing Company. Because it is the most delicious beer I have ever tasted and I kind of want to bathe in it and I rarely want to bathe in anything.

For…

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 N Pearl St., Ste D
Ruston, WA 98407

Wes K. writes: No disrespect to Woodland Park Zoo (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), but I think PDZA actually edges them out. If I could give 4.5 stars, I would. Perhaps the novelty of the experience will wear off and I'll revise the rating down to 4 stars later.

But for…

The Children's Museum
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109

Diana L. writes: People have children for many reasons: pure hormonal coercion, the pathetic need to fill some void in their soul, a knee jerk reaction to societal norms, ego, hope that there will be someone around to change their diapers when the time comes and the…

Fat City German Car Inc.

508 Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98109

Gene D. writes: Bill was always in a hurry. It didn't matter what he was doing. Even his youth and school days were spent rushing just to get to the next thing, even if he didn't know what the next thing was going to be. So it surprised no one when suddenly he was…