Best Lunch Restaurants in Kirkland

"At four bright and airy spaces around town, enjoy consistently delicious fare at four Portage Bay Locations, where the food is always "local, organic and sustainable." The menu boasts the tagline "eat like you give a damn" and an impressive list of local farms and producers that the restaurant's chefs proudly work with. Breakfast and brunch items include migas, an array of Benedicts (from pork belly to Dungeness crab cake), gluten-free French toast (topped with unlimited fresh berries), goat cheese omelets and Swedish pancakes. Tuck into a pitcher of refreshing mimosas, or savor Columbia Gorge fresh-squeezed juices (the berry-lemonade is a sure bet)."

"If you are looking for the perfect brunch place while in Seattle, look no further. With multiple locations you will be able to try out this cafe no matter what area you're in. Personally the Ballard location is my favorite because of the size and parking accessibility."

"Weekend brunch at this family favorite used to mean planning on an hour-plus wait for a table, but now all four Portage Bay locations take reservations."

"This is another institution that’s located in Columbia City. Geraldine’s is known for serving up some of the best french toast in town and the atmosphere is super cozy. Plus they support small, local vendors in their commitment to using the finest and freshest ingredients."

"Pancakes and french toast to make you remember why these dishes became staples in the first place—plus the most comfortable counter seating in Columbia City."

"I never had crunchy fried French toast before but I was shocked how yummy it was. This place can get crowded so make sure to get there early More reviews"

"With three spots around the city, Biscuit Bitch is where you want to be starting your weekend morning. Go simple with the "Straight up Bitch," a biscuit and gravy topped with two over easy eggs ($8.45), or try something a bit more adventurous like the "Hot Mess Bitch," a biscuit drowning in gravy, scrambled eggs, jalapeño, cheese, garlic grits, and a Louisiana hot link."

"Though it recently closed two locations, this longtime Southern comfort food favorite is still slinging its popular biscuits and gravy dishes for takeout in Belltown, with an emphasis on sandwiches now (the Hot Seattle Bitch comes with grilled Louisiana hot link, cream cheese and grilled onion). Delivery is available via DoorDash. View this post on Instagram"

"Start off your first day in Seattle with a hearty, unhealthy, and delicious breakfast at Biscuit Bitch!. There are different savory southern inspired dishes featuring loaded biscuits and gravy."

"Sipping local brews in one of the city's most historic and iconic spots: Who could say no to such temptation?. Enjoy lauded beers from the Pike Pale and the Pike IPA to the Kilt Lifter and the Pike Naughty Nellie in a vibrant setting where the antique-covered walls are a feast for the eyes. (Can't make up your mind on which beer to try? Better yet, grab a sampler tray!) Also enjoy tasty pub eats in this bustling subterranean space; try the fish 'n' chips, the Ploughman's Platter, the Pike Poutine or the Puget Sound platter of mussels and clams."

"The Pike Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery in the historic Pike Place Market. The brewery hosts tours of their entire facility along with a tasting session of their speciality drinks every Saturday. They also have a one of a kind microbrewery museum containing authentic pieces and a renowned collection of beer memorabilia."

"Don’t get Bryn Lumsden twisted: His all-day restaurant in Interbay isn’t the hipsterification of the classic American diner, though the long, marble-esque bar, modern light fixtures, and list of natural wines could suggest otherwise. The man whose Damn the Weather bar in Pioneer Square is one of the city’s coolest watering holes has preserved the romantic elements that make diners great—proletarian menu mainstays like burgers, melts, meatloaf, even rib eye steak—and folded in a contemporary drink program with funky Spanish ciders, a calvados old-fashioned, and, yes, bubbles, too."

"Modern diner and bar — little sister to Damn the Weather"Champagne Diner is so pretty inside, it’s like a dream. You know you’re in a diner here — the long counter with its swivel stools, the color-flecked tabletops, the dove-gray upholstered booths — but you don’t know exactly when or where. This...Mehr"

"This elegantly unexpected hangout in Interbay dispenses chilaquiles, fried chicken, benedicts, and all manner of morning cocktails on weekends from 9-3."

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"I love this place's food and mission: you buy a meal, they buy a meal for someone in need of one.” See all Conscious Eatery reviews"

"Vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian diners will find plenty to love about Finch and Pine, a new neighborhood cafe on Capitol Hill. Northwest-sourced mushrooms, shellfish, and produce make up the menus here. Brunch is served on Sundays with dishes like baby summer squash quiche, wild huckleberry pancakes, gazpacho, and curried baked eggs (plus bellinis, mimosas, apricot Aperol spritzes, and other brunch cocktails)."

"Capitol’s bright new cafe (in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Barjot) has an enticing menu that emphasizes vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian fare. Among some of the selections to start are roasted radish salad, wild huckleberry pancakes, fennel bisque, and baked saffron eggs, plus an impressive selection of coffee, wine, and beer. Open for takeout and limited patio dining."

"It’s a union that almost seems fated: Shiro Kashiba, the legend who gave Seattle its first-ever sushi counter, and Pike Place Market, our other signature monument to local ingredients. Together as one in a striking neutral-hued dining room. The dining room takes reservations, and serves various hot and cold starters nearly as special as the Edomae-style sushi."

"It’s a union that almost seems fated: Shiro Kashiba, the legend who gave Seattle its first-ever sushi counter, and Pike Place Market, our other signature monument to local ingredients. Together as one in a striking neutral-hued space. The dining room takes reservations, and serves various hot and cold starters nearly as special as the Edomae-style sushi."

"The trillions who say it doesn’t get any better than this are dead on: Sushi Kashiba boasts a Pike Place Market address, a gracious room, a view of the Bay over Market rooftops, and Seattle’s original and greatest sushi chef holding forth at the south end of the sushi bar. Peerless fish, cut by masters."

"This izakaya in Wallingford is a perfect place for a group to enjoy drinks and share small plates. Dishes include stone-grilled enoki mushrooms, grilled mackerel, grilled tuna collar, a variety of yakitori, fried chicken cartilage, kushikatsu (fried tonkatsu on a stick), and even French fries with wasabi mayonnaise. And, per Japanese custom, to fill the stomach at the end of the meal, diners should order delicious miso-glazed grilled onigiri (rice balls)."

"Issian is lively, fun Izakaya, pub style Japanese restaurant offering everything for everybody. Izakaya style is popular in Japan for its good food at affordable price, and has become popular in the United States last decade or so. So bring a group of friends and try something new!"

"Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, rang in the new millennium with a cutting-edge and interactive music-themed institution. For its exterior, he envisioned a colorful and energetic collection of metal and aluminum – and who better to successfully bring it to life than Frank O. Gehry, architect of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. For some, this wavy, reflective metallic exterior is considered an eyesore; for others, it represents a creative blend of color and texture."

"Museum of Pop Culture, which is known locally as MoPOP, was initiated by Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder. The pop culture enthusiast envisioned a fun museum experience for the whole family. Seattle Center campus is home to both the Space Needle and adjacent MoPOP."

"The Museum of Popular Culture (or MoPOP) started life as the Experience Music Project. Its building, designed by Frank Gehry, is supposed to resemble deconstructed guitars. A post shared by Alina Kocięcka (@alinakoc) on Nov 13, 2017 at 3:21am PST"

"Diners at this Ballard venue find fresh fish selections at the sushi bar, tempting cocktail creations to complement the extensive list of food and a unique LED Sakura "tree" from Japan. Maki sushi rolls range from the more traditional (rainbow roll, eel avocado) to the Moshi Moshi 2.0 (jam-packed with ingredients like snow crab, scallops, mayo, cucumber, shiso, scallops and more). Choose from over 25 specialty cocktails to complement sushi selections, a wide array of Japanese and domestic beers (including Maritime Islander and Sapporo on draft) and an equally impressive sake program."

"Moshi Moshi Sushi Bar gets you torn between its tasty sushi collection and creative cocktails. They offer authentic ramen shop experience only found in Japan. They also offer two happy hours daily."

"Tucked away in the Old Ballard neighborhood, Moshi Moshi Sushi is a Seattle institution known for the high-quality fresh local fish-based creations that grace their menu."