Savoy Restaurant

2241 148th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007

S S. writes: Savoy is a buffet-style Indian restaurant.  An Indian friend of mine introduced me to this place, so it must be pretty authentic.  I liked it a lot.  The restaurant facility is also very large and spacious, so it's never over-crowded.

Hard Drives Northwest

14504 NE 20th
Bellevue, WA 98007

Don L. writes: The website can be intimidating, but trust me you don't need to know much about computers to get a great deal from these guys. I've bought my last 3 desktops and 2 laptops from them. Great pricing on truly great bundles. In store servicing if you…

Bulgogi Korean BBQ

15600 NE 8th Ave.
Public Market, North end near QFC
Bellevue, WA 98008

Julia Z. writes: I didn't even know that I was a fan of Korean BBQ until I tried the chicken & onions dish. WOW!! So flavorful, simple and healthy. I prefer it with white rice instead of noodles, but you can choose either.

Food is cheap and tasty, the service is…

Kneady Body & Feet Massage Clinic

14850 Lake Hills Blvd.
Ste 4
Bellevue, WA 98007

Kate S. writes: Kneady Body, how do I love you? Let me count the ways.

One. I love your variety of choices of services. So far I have only experienced one of them, but I look forward to experiencing the others as a kid looks forward to Christmas morning.

Two. I love…

Walters Sydney A DMD

15710 NE 24th St Ste D
Bellevue, WA 98008

Chris O. writes: I have been going here for a decade or so, so don't have a recent frame of reference, but here goes:

+The place is easy to get to and park.  It is reasonably nice on the inside but nothing special.
+The reception/billing people are nice and efficient.…

Papaya Vietnamese Cuisine

15600 NE 8th St Ste Pm12
Bellevue, WA 98008

Jim C. writes: Dear Papaya:

My wife wanted to go to Crossroads Mall's food court before hitting the movies, and I did not feel like eating.  My stomach hurt from dealing with a evil wench of a vet, and I was a major grumpasaurus.

I noticed, however, that you were…

GameStop

15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

Aaron M. writes: The staff here is very friendly even with my daily calls asking for Wii availability.  While they didn't get me a Wii they did hook me up with some controllers and even offered to hold them for 10-15 minutes while I walked down to get them.  They…

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Superstore

Cross Roads Mall
15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

mel r. writes: Like the name says, Super Store. This store is positively massive and thus far superior to the Ballard location and worth the drive out. There is a huge selection of fabrics and lots of arts and crafts stuff too. You could definitely lose track of…

King County Library

15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

Julia Z. writes: Another flagship regional library, this one seems to serve a broader constituency than some of the other libraries on the Eastside. I've noticed more Russian, Spanish, and Japanese-language programs on the schedule, and you hear lots of languages…

Torero's Mexican Cuisine

Crossroads Mall
15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

Alice C. writes: Darn those food shows.  I was craving the artery clogging arroz con pollo after seeing a contestant chef cooked it on Top Chef last week.  I went to Crossroads knowing exactly what I wanted.  It did not disappoint. The arroz con pollo had the right…

Creatively Yours

15600 NE 8th ST
Suite G-1
Bellevue, WA 98008

Julia Z. writes: I've been doing ceramics for 11 years now, mostly wheel-thrown high fire pieces, so this is a bit of a change for me. The gals here are super-friendly though, and they have a wide range of bisqueware for you to choose from at reasonable prices.

I…

Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door

130 4th Avenue S
Edmonds, WA 98020

Meghan T. writes: Rick Steves is my hero--really, he is. His goal is to make European travel accessible to all, and I think he has done great job. I have garnered many travel tips from his TV shows, books, and website. If you are planning a trip to Europe, I suggest…

Red Twig Bakery and Cafe

117 Fifth Ave S.
Edmonds, WA 98020

terrell m. writes: I've been here several times and just this weekend stopped in for a quick breakfast. I passed on the crepes since they were about $8.00 and opted for oatmeal thinking it would be faster and cheaper. I also had a cappuccino.

My drink was just ok --…

Pancake Haus

530 5th Ave S
Edmonds, WA 98020

Brandon S. writes: BACON PANCAKES!!!

That's right, the Pancake Haus serves pancakes that have chunks of bacon in them.  

I could go on and on about how they have a ton of different styles of pancakes - coconut, banana, blueberry, potato, German, sourdough, etc., but my…

Arista Wine Cellars

320 Fifth Avenue South
Edmonds, WA 98020

Christine M. writes: Roger at Arista is the best. He always has a suggestion for me no matter what my price range. There is a great selection of wines you might not ever know to try. David Arista and his wife Ruth are usually there too and have often helped me with my…

Thai Cottage

417 Main St
Edmonds, WA 98020

Kira B. writes: Average American-ized Thai food. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't as good as it could be either. Needed more vegetables in the mix of things, the meal was a bit heavy and starchy. The place was cute and clean and service was good, so 3 stars to that.

Walnut Street Coffee

410 Walnut St
Edmonds, WA 98020

Joanne H. writes: I discovered Walnut Street Coffee one dark winter night with the help of my now ex-boyfriend while we were on one of our aimless drives, wondering what there was to do in downtown Edmonds at 6:00 PM (not much). Well I guess he was useful for…

Edmonds Art Festival

700 Main Street
Frances Anderson Center
Seattle, WA 98020

Maria C. writes: My mother likes to time her yearly visit to coincide with the Edmonds Art Festival and always comes away with local pottery and jewelry and lots of praise. The waterfront really comes alive, and really, a festival brings out the best in people. It…

Driftwood Players

PO Box 385
Edmonds, WA 98020

D.J. Y. writes: Home-spun thespians!  I'd give my right arm, I'm left handed, for some decent parking to see these fine folks.  The parking isn't that bad just if you the show is really popular you'll have to search for street parking, which really isn't that bad.…

Gallagher's Where U Brew

120 5th Ave S
Edmonds, WA 98020

P K. writes: A great place to brew your own beer and wine.  Pick a receipe from what you like to drink and Dennis and the boys will hook you up with the ingredients to get it done.  Saves on messing up your kitchen and is much easier with their brew kettles.…

Daphnes Cafe

415 1/2 Main St
Edmonds, WA 98020

Susan R. writes: What a quaint little place!  My husband and I were walking along trying to find a place to go for dinner and as we were walking by, we heard a voice say "Welcome".  We walked in and asked what exactly this place was.  Come to find out, they sell…

Harbor Square Athletic Club

160 W Dayton St
Edmonds, WA 98020

Alice L. writes: Just over all a fantastic gym to work out at if you can afford to! That is the only down fall. The facility includes a fitness center, full gymnasium to play basketball, indoor pool, jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, childcare, racquetball…

Arby's

1027 228th St SE
Bothell, WA 98021

Carrie H. writes: Arby's.  I asked my husband one day if he thought that Arby's was the phonetic spelling for R.B. which would stand for Roast Beef (the meat and potatoes of their business).  He said I was crazy, that was the stupidest thought he'd ever heard.

I wasn't…

Thrashers Pub & Broiler

20805 Bothell Everett Hwy
Bothell, WA 98021

Riss J. writes: As far back as I can remember, Corner's has been here, and have been advertising their all you can eat Dungenous Monday's.

Yesterday, I finally went here. I am kind of sad I waited so long!  This was a great little bar, filled with everything you…

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

1715 228th St SE
Bothell, WA 98021

Riss J. writes: Let's preface this rating as such:  Bothell is not located in So-Cal, Mexico or Spain.

Of the choices in this area, this is about one of the best. They have their hit and miss dishes, and their hit and miss nights.

I have to agree with the other…

Thai Rama

22010 17th Ave SE Ste C
Bothell, WA 98021

Echo Z. writes: Awesome food, lots of vegetables and though I am no expert it feels more authentic than many of the other thai places do! Lots of fresh food full of good stuff and great flavors. Their thai rama noodle is to die for, it has a black bean sauce that I…

Jack In the Box

22736 Bothell Everett Hwy
Bothell, WA 98021

Joshua M. writes: Okay let's face it the food at Jack in the Box is digusting... at least it is in my book.  However during the great Seattle Blackout of '06 I found myself here because of the immense lines at all of the other restaurants in the area.  The people at…

Michaels-Arts & Crafts

15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

mamalicous M. writes: My daughter had a collage due at school and we were already on the Eastside so we stopped off at Michaels.  I get in over my head when I am there-all the Martha Stewart-like  projects I see all over the store and my belief that it would be easy.  …

Saffron Kabobs

Crossroads East Shopping Center
15920 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

Adrienne H. writes: I *love* Persian food.  I love everything about it.  
I found out that Saffron Kabobs just opened up in November through a newletter I subscribe to - nwpersians.com and I was eager to try this place out.

We are very regular customers of Alborz in…

Crossroads Nails

15600 NE 8th St Ste B4
Bellevue, WA 98008

Paromita R. writes: Nice, warm place for a great pedicure...Amy is very friendly to talk to..
It quite reasonable too...

I am a regular customer there :)

24 Hour Fitness

188 106th Ave NE
Ste 500
Bellevue, WA 98009

Laura N. writes: Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I pathetically spent
my V-day with You

(actually, it was surprisingly busy...and I was more than a little upset that at 7:30pm on Valentine's Day, more people weren't out with their snookie-wookums. I mean, can there…

PILE GONE Junk + Pile Removal

PO Box 3073
Bellevue, WA 98009

HulaMama B. writes: I was actually sitting in traffic when I saw their truck (retro-cool colors by the way...)  So I called the number on the side of their truck to see what they were all about.  Turns out that they remove pretty much anything that you want (except cars…

The Lyons' Den

10415 Beardslee Blvd
Bothell, WA 98011

Helen H. writes: Who would've thought that a place like this existed in Bothell? This coffee house reminds me of something that you would find in the city,  not some no name street in downtown Bothell.  Ok, the street was called Beardslee.  The baristas were friendly…

Baby Gator

18132 Bothell Way N.E.
Bothell, WA 98011

Sara J. writes: LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I bought so many of my daughters school clothes here. It is a consignment shop, but they carry mostly name brands at really cheap prices. I bought my 8 year old 3 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of boots a cheetah print coat and 5 shirts…

Cafe Ladro

18610 NE Bothell Way Ne
Bothell, WA 98011

mamalicous M. writes: white chocolate.....cranberrry. ....cherry.....SCONES.  I ate every last crumb.  Delicious.  Oh and their iced mocha's are good.

Wings of the World

18108 102nd Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Cindy M. writes: Great bird food and nice people. They have a great selection of birds. I have an African Grey/Congo.

Denice's Place

11801 NE 160th St Ste C
Bothell, WA 98011

Bob G. writes: Denice's place is the kind of place you would miss if you didn't know it was there.  It is neatly tucked inside a strip mall with the most prominant place being a Mom's Teriyaki.  I and my son and his grilfriend went there for lunch.  We were greated…