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Cafe Juanita in Kirkland is a three star Italian restaurant. Located in the Kirkland area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, lunch, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nearly flawless.The service is great: knowledgeable and unpretentious.The food is fresh, local and exquisite.The atmosphere is sublime.If you can't have a wonderful time here, then you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive.But unlike many (or most?) other expensive places in the Puget Sound area, you get what you pay for.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came with my friends to Cafe Juanita for the first time two weeks ago. I have only heard good things about Cafe Juanita. We came with high expectations. There were five of us. One is organic vegan...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Toasted fennel = incredibly insane tastiness. I'm so sad that the farmer's markets are closing down for the season because that means I'll have to look elsewhere for Poco Carretto in their off...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a year ago...Sweetbreads were okay...nothing flavorful or better than Zoes in Belltown. The food was just good, not anything unique......customer service was kind of lacking.....and why...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Foi--Excellent. The paired nectarines were amazing. Would have liked a little bigger portion. (But I always do when it comes to foi. ) :)Sweetbreads--not bad. Rabbit--very nice. desert-ick. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best around. A very classy menu. (But I stay away from the sweetbreads and pate!) The pasta and meat dishes are impeccable. The waitstaff very polished.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
an absolutely amazing dining experience.the food is beautifully presented, the tastes are clean, and the service is singular and attentive. i was especially pleased with the whimsical wine selection...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here for my birthday dinner this year. My first impression of the restaurant was "what's up with the door?" For a nice restaurant the door seemed more fitting of a not so nice residence....
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing restaurant. I am saying this even though I went to eat there on a 95 degree day and their a/c is less than stellar. Definitely choose a cooler day to go unless you like to sweat while you eat....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really just OK. Great service, nice atmosphere, but our party of four all agreed the food was very good to excellent, but not over-the-top great. We've had a better time for less money at other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get ready to empty your wallet to the very last bit of change, because this place is expensive! BUT it is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to to this date. This beats out any Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here numerous times at this point both as a large group and on dates with my handsome husband. Never had even a slightly mediocre experience. Service is always spot on. Super attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its been 9 years since I have braved the bridge for a dinner here. I was expecting (remembering?) old school but was very happily surprised. This was one of the best meals we have had for a while....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't think of a better place to go for a wonderful dinning experience so far on the Eastside.We had a wonderful and patient waitress.We will be going back to work our way through the menu, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at Cafe Juanita is a special experience. Amazing food, amazing service & I really respect Chef Holly Smith's dedication to local, sustainable ingredients. I wish it was located in Seattle so i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know where to begin. Everything was so amazing, I feel I could go on and on. I could talk about how the texture on the octopus was extraordinary, how the wine paired perfectly with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
think ive eaten here about 3 times every time is stellar. did a hit and run tonight (hour -and-half as opposed to 4 hour sit down) our table shared amongst ourselves. the best dishes were the rabbit,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service was EXCELLENT the moment we stepped in. Very friendly people and there was never an empty glass of water/wine.Food was AMAZING, the most tender steak I've ever had. My wife was very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my wife to Cafe Juanita for our 10th anniversary dinner. We had been there several times before and had come to expect outstanding food and exceptional service. We weren't disappointed. My only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its VERY rare that we travel to the Eastside of lake washington to have a meal. However, Cafe Juanita is more than worth it. Most restaurants on the eastside are corporate run POS, not this place.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant for very special occasions! I have been twice now and have had an amazing experience each time. I love love love the drinks paired with little nibbles. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first choice of "special event" dinner.Where do I start? The host, is very prompt, the servers are really professional.And the food is just PERFECT. I was very happy with the suggestions they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent restaurant, but since it strives for perfection I have to go with 4 stars rather than 5 on my review - our meal was totally fabulous but a few small mis-steps put it shy of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In an unassuming 1 story building is housed a fantastic American/Italian. You enter the L shaped dining room to an open kitchen, large windows, and black & white photography that gives it a gallery...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friends (another chef and foodie wife) were visiting Seattle so we decided to join them for a weekend of culinary adventure. One of the restaurants they apropos was CafA� Juanita, since we had met them...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so this has been on my list for quite some time now. I know, I know there is hype surrounding this moderately out-of-the-way spot, I'm sure you have heard it all. Anyway, it was time to finally...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the experience. The food was very good, perhaps not as fantastic as it was hyped up to be. It's true Italian food, such as what you will find in Italy (I'm an Italian-American). The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Would recommend this restaurant to anyone. It's worth every dollar. The food is done to perfection. I have been to this restaurant several times and will keep going back.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately I had a mixed experience at Cafe Juanita. Starting with the good, I ordered the rabbit entree -- and boy, it was delicious! I was afraid it was going to be tough and gamy. However, it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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The hype is true. Cafe Juanita is worth every penny spent. The food is fabulous, the preparations well thought out, the staff are knowledgable and polite. The food is always delicious and I have never had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Cafe Juanita was warmly recommended to us as a really special restaurant. So, I reserved a table a month ahead to celebrate both my husband 's birthday and our 15th anniversary and I made sure they knew it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised to see that this restaurant is listed as Italian cuisine. Maybe I'm not a foodie after all. The only things I liked on the menu to even try was salad, bread, and risotto. They were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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My wife and I recently dined at Cafe Juanita for our anniversary. As always, the food was innovative and expertly prepared, and the service was friendly and efficient. In my 12 years of living in Seattle, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best fine dining on the eastside - especially now that Jerry moved on from the Herbfarm.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Juanita has been praised in the media and on the internet for some time now. I went there with the fear that it was another Emperor's New Clothes story. I was very pleasantly suprised.The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a couple of friends on a Monday evening at 6pm, as it is the only time of the week where restaurants became very less popular among everybody in Seattle. When you walk in, the hostesses...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Lovely dinner! Went here with 5 girlfriends... we enjoyed 5 courses ... we...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Cafe Juanita has joined our short list of excellent restaurants for those special occassions. This was our first visit at Cafe Juanita to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. We were very pleased with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything worked. The food was fantastic, the waiter was knowledgable and gave great wine recs, and the wine list was the best choice of Italian in the area. Eventhough they do not have a packaged...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the delusion of customers here. If you don't eat rabbit, it is not worth your time.I had chantrelle risotto because it was practically the only vegetarian entree. It was a small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect venue for celebrating an anniversary. Or a birthday. Or just to eat a superb meal. The dining room is a L-shaped and the ceilings aren't very high, so this cuts down on lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The rabbit and seared foie gras were outstanding. Especially the seared foie gras. Did I mention that I love seared foie gras? The very tall man that was our waiter took a while to warm up to us....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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We recently dined at Cafe Juanita and had one of the most wonderful evenings...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer to eat organic so it was a pleasant surprise to find that Cafe Juanita offered many selections that included organic and local ingredients. Although I ate there in the evening, it is my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I heard there was a James Beard award winner cooking practically in my backyard, I nearly flipped. The location is odd and the outside of the restaurant looks old and a bit dirty. The first thing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Cafe Juanita offers some delicious Northen Italian dishes on its extensive menu. I also love the fact that they use organic ingredients in all their meals.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Simply put, Cafe' Juanita is one of the best restaurants in the region. Not...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the extreme pleasure of my first Poco Carretto encounter yesterday, at Artopia in Georgetown. I thought to myself, okay- gelato- I love gelato! I had No. Idea. What was in store for me. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly I want to point out that an overpriced meal is typically something I flock to. Luckily Cafe Juanita is a stone's throw from my apartment. While I agree that the servers were extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the great privilege to dine again at Cafe Juanita on my recent trip to Seattle. Guys and gals, this place merits a trip out to Kirkland. It truly does.The plate of breads and crackers were truly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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I've never been to a restaurant for a birthday dinner in an upscale place...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've frequented Cafe Juanita for years on occasions or when in need of a special treat and it never fails to satisfy my desires. If just having the most incredible food for miles isn't enough, let's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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I have lived in the Seattle area for the better part of 38 years and this place is fabulous. The service is top noch, ask for Kristen as your server if possible. This Professional food server knew the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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My first dining experience in the Seattle area leaves me hungry for more...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I checked this place out based on rave reviews, and was disappointed. The food was good, but not by ANY means great. The portions were small and I went away hungry. For the price you can do MUCH...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was not only a wonderful, wonderful meal but a great event. The food, drinks and service were impeccable and the atmosphere lovely. I have visited before, and it's very consistent.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Cafe Juanita a couple of times and it's always been excellent. Last time I went with a couple of chef friends and we had a great culinary adventure, The roasted squid was the star of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Cafe Juanita lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was romantic, the service was excellent, yet down to earth and the food delightful. We were especially fond of the sweetbreads and the lamb gnocchi. All of our dishes had very flavorful and rich sauces. It was a lot of work to save room for dessert, and I'm glad we did because the creme brulee and chocolate souffl? were worth it!
openlist - user review - 02/02/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Cafe Juanita to be remarkably excellent. The environment was comfortable and quiet and the service was impeccable. It is expensive; no question. The food, however, lives up to the price tag....
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at great restaurants around the country and the world and, yet, some of the most memorable and satisfying meals that come to mind had have been at Cafe Juanita. It truly is one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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The food and service lived up to their stellar reviews and then some! The...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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This place is a PERFECT place to have a rehearsal dinner. The food was...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. Be prepared to stay a couple of hours, and be sure that your credit card has plenty of room on it, but it will be so worth it. I've been several times with my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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This is one of the few top shelf venues of the above ground Seattle restaurant scene. One of the few places left to get a real seared Foie Gras dish. The experience is comfortable and relaxing and the caliber...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretentious and over rated IMO...went here for wifes B-day and had one problem after another.....Server poured water down her dress to start the evening, which made us have to go and wait in the lobby...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took a friend out for her bday yesterday. She had wanted to come here for quite awhile and she wasn't disappointed. Staff arrived promptly at our table to make sure we were comfortable. Unable to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After the first bite of our Wild Gulf Prawns I quietly uttered the words *holy sh!t* just as the waitress appears... She smiles. After my first bite of Braised Pork Cheek I close my eyes and savored...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Cafe Juanita, under the able guidance of Holly Smith, is truly a shining star of restaurants in the Northwest. If you want a memorable dining experience, this is the place. Romantic for two, or impressive for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restaurant outside of the city. I hosted a business dinner here and it was spectacular. Everything about Cafe Juanita was fabulous. They have a one of the most extensive lists of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at cafe Juanita may 3 or 4 times and would go more often if i lived closer. For the experience is always wonderful, from the food to the service, everything is excellent. A wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place for a long time, and maybe because of the long anticipation, this place just didn't quite meet my preconceived expectation. Let me start off by saying that I ended...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
first off, let me say that the exterior of the building is extremely underwhelming. we drove by it twice because it certainly didn't look like a nice restaurant; a tiny parking lot fronting an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really sure why there are so many ultra high reviews for this place unless the owners and their friends are posting. I will admit the food wasn't too bad - that is to say - the morsels that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What I like about this place is that although it is a 5 star gourmet restaurant, it isn't pretentious at all. It's all about the food and the quality of it all. The chef uses fresh, seasonal, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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It's worth the trip to the Eastside.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kind of going into a hypnotic bliss state just thinking about the food I've had here. We've only been here twice, but each time our entire table was moaning in ecstasy throughout the meal, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word for this place: fantastic. we went here to celebrate a phenomenal Woodinville Passport weekend this past sunday and I gotta say, it was great! started with the Pear Bellini with Roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm broke now, but I think it was worth it. Small price to pay when you go to a place like Cafe Juanita with 3 Sommeliers who like their wine. A part of me wants to take away a star just because I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place was nice - cute location, nice server, loved the downstairs area with the stream - but from all the rave reviews i've heard from books, online, etc. I really wasn't that impressed. For...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ate dinner here last night, having ditched our kids for a pre-Valentine's Day romantic dinner. We managed to secure 7:30 reservations, which was lucky, because we were far from the only ones with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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Once again, we (my wife and I) were dazzled at Cafe Juanita. We even got a brief chat in with the owner/chef Holly, who gave me a recipe for one of my favorite pasta dishes they make.This place co...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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We all have those places that are first to mind when we ask ourselves; "where do i want to eat tonight?". For my wife and myself, this is "that place" that is first to mind when we ask ourselves that question....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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If you would prefer spending $100 and getting out of the restarant hungry do go there... There are much better restaurants with better decor and ambience than this place to spend your money and have it worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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..so it was a pleasant surprise to find that Cafe Juanita offered many selections that included organic and local ingredients. Although I ate there in the evening, it is my understanding that there is a small...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After watching the chef featured on Food Network (I think it was 2002) as a upcoming female chef, we had to try. They delieveration exceeded out expectation. I don't drink wine often to know about...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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While visiting Seattle we were asking around for suggestions....Cafe Juanita came highly recommended. When we arrived at the restaurant we were pleasantly greeted by the hostess and seated immediately. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Its VERY rare that we travel to the Eastside of lake washington to have a meal. However, Cafe Juanita is more than worth it. Most restaurants on the eastside are corporate run POS, not this place....
judysbook.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals to date!Prices are totally reasonable for the quality of food you are going to eat. The wagyu beef cheek rissotto is amazing. Salt cured Fois left you wanting more...and more!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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I received a gift certificate to Cafe Juanita, and read up on the local reviews before attending. The chef- Holly has gotten amazing reviews from food critics for her fresh ingredients and unique dishes. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent restaurant -- fantastic service, great atmosphere, and amazing food. Worth the price.I recommend the rabbit, their signature dish.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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We had dinner at Cafe Juanita on April 15th. We were quite disappointed, based on a number of excellent meals we haave had there in the past. We showed up on time at 9.30pm and had to wait a good 15' for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Cafe Juanita is tucked away in a small unobtrusive building, but don't let this fool you. The food is amazing! Definitely a place for elegance and fine dining. It is romantic and quaint, but the No...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic tucked away place that specializes in Northern Italian cuisine. The female chef has recently won a James Beard award. The restaurant is contained in a little house that was renovated into...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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Cafe Juanita is tucked away behind Starbucks and the new shopping complex that came with it. I believe it sits in front of a creek in a patch of trees...pretty cool place. The food is kinda pricy, b...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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After talking about Cafe Juanita being my all time FAVORITE restuarant for years, it is time that I finally put it into writing. The food is always wonderful and created with seasonality. Holly has...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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This restaurant is one of the best secrets in the Kirkland area. The food is absolutely amazing and surprises me every time. There is a very diverse menu full of many different types of food to try. T...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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This is an amazing restaurant. This review will sound very gushy because I love it there. First of all, it's a beautiful dining room that overlooks a bunch of apple trees. It has an open kitchen b...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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We absolutely love this place. We go at least once a month. From the lovely cocktails (try the Lillet Martini) with delicious little bites accompanying, to the elegant and complex appetizers like th...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Tonight was our third time dining at Cafe Juanita and, as before, the meal was unforgettable. The Pear Brandy Sidecar was fantastic, with just enough sweetness to contrast the strong flavor of the pear brandy....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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http://www.cafejuanita.com/Holly Smith took over as chef/owner of Cafe Junita in 2000, and elevated the cuisine to a new level. Always a reliable place under previous owner Peter Dow, the cusine is...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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This is the most French "Italian" I have ever eaten. I've lived in Italy and was NEVER served butter with the bread only olive oil. The menu consisted of rabbit, duck and lamb...hummmm sound FRENCH? The rib...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2005
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This place is truly amazing - and trying to find it is actually part of the fun....food is utterly delicious - with a very unique sense of the true Italian cooking. It is the sense of "purity" and "creativity"...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2004
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I know Juanita's not exactly in Seattle, and I don't like going to the Eastside any more than the next Seattleite, but Cafe Juanita is the real deal, so stick with me on this...In my observation, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/07/2004
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Beautifully seared, crusty yet medium-rare, bone-in, rib-eye for two with a chanterelle, lobster reduction sauce. Absolutely stunning. It was all I could do to keep from gnawing the bone. The waiter hinted it...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2003
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They spend all their profits on meals and service, not on fancy building and gimick scencery. The food was spectacular and Jim (the waiter) was above all possible expectations. When you visit, ask him about...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2003
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The server made excellent suggestions as to food pairings. I found it strange that he bragged of the cost of the wheel of cheese the restaurant has shipped from Italy each month.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2003
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A beautiful, quiet, intimate restaurant with wonderful food and wine. Everyone is treated as a valued return visitor. The chefs will happily modify food to each diner's needs.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2003
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We travel to the northwest frequently and always make dinner plans at Cafe Juanita. This last time we had quail as an appetizer as our waiter suggested and it was incredible. I had the rabbit for dinner and my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2003
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We spent our New Year's Eve dinner at this lovely place. We had to wait a touch longer than we expected - the waiting area by the door is small to begin with, and quite cramped with 8 senior citizens -...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2003
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I've eaten here several times and it's always great. Recently took my father-in-law when he was in town. He had the whole fish special and said it was one of the best meals he's eaten, this from a man that has...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2003
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Having dined there many times my favorite is the rib steak but you will find all menu items are excellant and superbly presented. Waiters are knowledgeable, courteous, and kind. Atmoshere is quiet permitting...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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This is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is services is great, the food is always amazing, and atmosphere is soothing and romantic. I've eaten here at least 20 times, and have never been disappointed...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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I guess if you really love Northern Italian food with strange trendy additives to make it unique, then this place is for you. Ambience was fantastic, service average, and food... well... the scallops were...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Cafe Juanita was THE best dining experience in Seattle. Creative menu, excellent service, and a great wine list are the reasons.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2003
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Give me a view and more privacy and I would had been happy with the food and the price. We went there for our anniversary. The food was quite good but not exceptional, and the bill was quite high. I wouldn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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I took the first bite into the braised rabbit and knew that we picked a hands-down winner. They give you a knife, but who needs it? The meat just falls off the bone. The whole meal, from the rich pear salad,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2002
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This is the most authentic yet creative Italian restaurant in Seattle. The wine list is superb and the markup is not excessive.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2002
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One of the best places to eat on the eastside, if not all of seattle. Been going there every few months for 10 years. Place isn't fancy, but the remodel a few years ago at least made it agreeable. Home-made...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2002
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One of the best restaurants in the Seattle area--great food, very good service. Ambience a bit mundane, but at least they don't try to hip it up like some places in Belltown. I don't know what the person who...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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My husband and I dined at Cafe Juanita for our anniversary. The food was delicious, but the portions were ridiculously tiny. I certainly wasn't expecting large portions, but this was silly. Just a little bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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Truly fine cuisine - most exquisite food prepared by one of the countrys top chefs, served by a knowledgeable and professional wait staff. Rated nationally as one of the top restaurants in the US.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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The food is fabulous, no doubt. But the wine list is extraordinary. Great and rare wines for every budget. It's worth the trip to the eastside.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2002
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Cafe Juanita is the kind of resturant so many places pretend to be, and yet are not. The menu is varied and inventive, primarily Northern Italian, but with French influences. Every dish I have tried has been...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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Has always been a favorite of ours, but after it was sold, we worried. However, the food is even better.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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I've been eating at Cafe Juanita for over 15 years. When Peter Dow owned "Cafe J" it was always solid, the wine list was great, and the service very friendly and knowledgeable. With Holly Smith at the helm,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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nestled among green trees on juanita creek, this restaurant, a converted 1950s rambler, is a romantic spot with big windows and linen-topped tables. established more than two decades ago, the restaurant offers...
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nestled among green trees on juanita creek, this restaurant is a romantic spot with big windows and linen-topped tables. opened in april 2000, it offers a wonderful selection of wines, bread, desserts and...
wcities.com - user review
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named for the creek it rests beside, this fantastic restaurant is influenced by italian cuisine, although it's not the red sauce-and-cheese variety. instead, dishes are more refined, featuring first-rate...
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beloved destination dinner-house better than ever with new decor and chef. inspired by a passion for northern italy. long on innovation, artistry, and superior ingredients...
seattletimes.com - user review
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inspired italian is worth the trip...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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excellent preparations served by helpful waitstaff (jim is a winner)at a reasonable price...
fodors.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Cafe Juanita in Kirkland, Washington. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and hotels.
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almost spartan in its simplicity, this 60s era structure nevertheless has its charms, among them, a big stone fireplace, a leafy, creek-side, suburban setting, a charmingly rustic patio and its own kitchen...
gayot.com - user review
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under the direction of chef-owner holly smith, this romantic eastside favorite focuses on traditional northern italian recipes while allowing for exploration of other italian cuisines. the menu changes daily...
nytimes.com - user review
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the atmosphere in this creek-side house, with its small, open kitchen, is welcoming, simple, and unpretentious...
epinions.com - user review
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cafe juanita features mediterranean dishes prepared with northwest ingredients and an italian flair complimented by an award-winning wine list...
opentable.com - user review
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stunning food in a cozy hideaway...
epinions.com - user review
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Cafe Juanita features nationally acclaimed Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list. We are 90% organic in raw ingredients.
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