Kirkland Area Guidebook
Food scene
A Kirkland favorite since 1999. Fresh and delicious Greek food! (cash only)
9 locals recommend
Santorini Greek Grill
106 Central WayA Kirkland favorite since 1999. Fresh and delicious Greek food! (cash only)
The French Bakery
219 Kirkland AveGreat Italian coffee and amazing French pastries.
Oto Sushi
8105 161st Avenue NortheastDelicious local sushi restaurant with a great selection of sake.
Lady Yum
111 Lake StSuper cute shop specializing in fun and deliciously flavored macarons.
Relaxed market/eatery serving pizza, sandwiches, salads and sweets made with all local ingredients!
37 locals recommend
DERU
723 9th AveRelaxed market/eatery serving pizza, sandwiches, salads and sweets made with all local ingredients!
Fantastic date-night restaurant with delicious, upscale Italian food.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Juanita
9702 NE 120th PlFantastic date-night restaurant with delicious, upscale Italian food.
Great China Restaurant
13501 100th Ave NEMom and pop Chinese food restaurants with generous portions and amazing food.
Stylish Ernest Hemingway inspired bar with eclectic craft cocktails!
29 locals recommend
Bottle and Bull
105 Lake StStylish Ernest Hemingway inspired bar with eclectic craft cocktails!
Bobae Coffee & Tea
168 Lake Street SouthNew to Kirkland, trendy and already very popular bubble tea shop!
Shake Shack
2115 Westlake AveEast coast upscale fast food restaurant chain based in New York City.
Dough Zone
520 Uptown CourtPopular Chinese dumpling chain restaurant, definitely worth a try!
Popular Tex-Mex eatery in downtown Kirkland with excellent margaritas!
53 locals recommend
Cactus Kirkland
121 Park LnPopular Tex-Mex eatery in downtown Kirkland with excellent margaritas!
The Lodge Sports Grille
8501 Greenwood Ave NPopular Sports Grille opened late in downtown Kirkland.
Nationally loved ice cream chain storefront located in downtown Kirkland. I personally recommend the half-baked flavour! :)
Ben & Jerry’s
176 Lake St SNationally loved ice cream chain storefront located in downtown Kirkland. I personally recommend the half-baked flavour! :)
Delicious Oregon-based ice cream chain serving up unique takes on classic flavors.
95 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetDelicious Oregon-based ice cream chain serving up unique takes on classic flavors.
Down to earth Brazilian cafe with delicious pastries and açai bowls.
Kitanda Espresso & Acai - Totem Lake
12700 NE 124th StDown to earth Brazilian cafe with delicious pastries and açai bowls.
Neighborhoods
Multi-million dollar homes on a bluff with spectacular views of the sounds.
13 locals recommend
Magnolia
Multi-million dollar homes on a bluff with spectacular views of the sounds.
Fremont
Eclectic and funky. Lots of cool shops and many things to explore.
Sightseeing
Mount Rainier National Park
A gorgeous and unforgettable place to visit.
Mount Baker
Unparalleled beauty.
Beautiful park with several trails with views of Lake Washington and cute, local wildlife.
17 locals recommend
Juanita Bay Park
2201 Market StBeautiful park with several trails with views of Lake Washington and cute, local wildlife.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Dress in Layers
The weather can change quickly and it's best to dress in layers so that you can be prepared. Light rain jacket is always recommended.