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Beach Cafe Reviews List

Beach Cafe

This casual and lively Café offers vibrant, uncomplicated menus for all meal periods and all ages. Emphasis is on fresh, crave-able Northwest focused favorites along with exciting cocktails, local microbrews and NW wines.
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143 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
(143 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 143 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(58)
3 stars
(36)
2 stars
(11)
1 star
(8)
Food 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Service 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • scenic view(87)
  • great for outdoor dining(66)
  • great for lunch(56)
  • kid-friendly(36)
  • neighborhood gem(36)
  • great for brunch(28)
Beach Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A perfect place to gather

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Dined on 5/22/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Beach Cafe provides a warm and gracious dining experience. Food always consists of fresh ingredients and tantalizes the taste buds. There is flexibility within the menu for those with sensitivities to seafood. It's a great place for friends to gather and enjoy some great cuisine!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mood and food

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Dined on 5/20/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great view and location enhance the mood for enjoyment. The clams are the best starters."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Tasty dinner by Lake Washington

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were seated in a corner booth facing the lake, nice feeling of privacy and a beautiful view. My husband and I shared a salad, soup, and dinner entrée. The Caloola soup (a blend of kale, coconut milk, and ginger) was excellent as was the Mahi entrée. The shrimp salad was good but the dressing nondescript. There were no gluten-free desserts, but we were quite satisfied after our 3-course meal."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 4 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

NEVER going back!

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I took my family there for Mothers Day...It was so embarrasing.....We sat down and it was at least 15-20 minutes before the waiter asked us what we wanted to drink. Then the Mothers Day menu was so weird, so I asked if we could just order a burger off of the mail menu if we wanted....He said absolutely not, that we had to stick to the menu that was presented to us. Only 1 person wanted a burger, so should not have been a big deal....The food was horrible....Everyone complained about how bad everything was.The waiter pretty much forgot about us most of the time.....I had to get up to find out where he was since we waited so long for the check, and then, they added 20% gratuity to it!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mother's Day Dinner

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great service, food and drinks. My wife and our sons had a great time. The weather was a little uncooperative but being from the northwest, a little storm is normal."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, late-night find
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Review 6 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Mother's Day Bust

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Beach Cafe has a terrific location. We thought it was a natural for Mother's Day. I made reservations thinking it would be packed but it was moderately busy. There was no brunch, there were no flowers on the table and no one greeted my wife with a "Happy Mother's Day".
We were seated at a nice table and waited for 10 minutes before being approached. The menu was sparse, the food was good but the presentation was poor. I ordered a waffle that had a glop of some kind of compote dumped on it. I prefer butter and syrup and would have appreciated the option to add the compote from a side containter. My wife did not see anything on the menu and only ordered coffee. What a bust.
Great real estate does not predict good restaurant management.
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Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 7 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Busy day glitches?

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"We were delighted to be seated immediately on a busy day. It took some prompting to get napkins and table settings after our coffee was served. Two of us had Bloody Marys. They seemed watered down; but not having had one there before, I don't know if that was their norm for that drink. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Ham and egg breakfast was excellent. Two orders were forgotten, chowder to compliment a salad and extra crab with a benedict. We will probably eat here again as it seems like a nice friendly restaurant. We'd like to find out how the service is on a not-so-busy day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food Good - Service Okay

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We arrived around 4p on Saturday for an early dinner. Food was very good (wife had the Tilapia, I had the Salmon). There were also nice choices for our son although he stayed with the mini-cheeseburgers. The service was not very good at this time slot as apparently the staff was changing over. It took 10 minutes before someone came over to seat us and then another 15 for someone to just take our drink order. All in all, the location and food would make us go back again, just bring your patience or go at a better time of the day."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great waterfront location!

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great location when the weather is nice. Beautiful sunsets!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Beach West

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious food and modest prices. We had the Mahi Mahi poached over rice. Fantastic and just the right porches. Sat inside and watched the sunset. We will return ti enjoy a beverage on the outside patio."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Sloooow service

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Met a colleague at the Beach Cafe for lunch the other day. It was sunny, so our view was nice. We had lots to visit about, so that was good because the service was unbelievably slow. We had been there for almost an hour before our uncomplicated entrees arrived. My friend asked for a roll or piece of bread to go with his salad & our server told us they had no rolls....even though my sandwich was served on a ciabatta type roll. We mentioned that to him & he said he would see if they had one. By the time he returned, my friend was done with his salad. They must've been short staffed. A disappointing meal experience."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 12 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"friend dining with me compained that her crab lump salad was very sparce as far as other ingredients, it was mostly lettuce, she complained and they brought her some more ingredients."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 13 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great waiter

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was tasty, drinks were good but our waiter made the evening. Busy, busy night but he was wonderful under pressure,"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not as Good as it Used to be!

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Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been a fairly regular Beach Cafe customer since I moved to this neighborhood over 4 years ago - used to LOVE it. The menu and service has changed recently and I was very disappointed on my last visit there. While many restaurants are moving towards more gluten-free options, the Beach Cafe is going in the opposite direction. I found very few gluten-free options on the new menu and they were not able to modify in order to accomodate me. Also the wait times were very long - to get seated (even though I had a reservation), for the server to come and for the food to arrive. We waited a full hour after our reservation time before there was any food on the table! The view by the water is beautiful but overall I was very disappointed."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 15 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Skip it.

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Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The experience from reservation to departure was not worth the great sunset. I'll never be back. I left a note on my reservation that wasn't read, I called twice, and my call wasn't returned. I dropped by, and the true nature of the reservation wasn't explained. When we arrived, we encountered three other parties that were expressing the same frustration over reservations and expectations. The hostess made an honest effort to resolve things. One of the wait-staff threw a childish fit on the lawn, to which multiple diners stood up and told her to gain some perspective. She never came back (thankfully). The manager, though we saw him in the restaurant, never dropped by to mitigate or apologize. Skip it."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 16 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Waterfront view and sunset Dinner

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was a great first experience, although it was EXTREMELY busy. So people were having to turn away at the door due to the +1hr wait, if they didn't have reservations.Once we were seated the service was longer than expected. But the food made up for it!
Loved the crab cakes followed by our main meal.
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Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 17 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Location and View

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Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Want to give the restaurant 5 stars but can't-- the night we were there the restaurant was overwhelmed. Weather was perfect AND it was Cinco de Mayo. Hostess and waiter were attentive, we were seated quickly (thanks to our reservation as the wait was 45 minutes) at a nice table with a view of Lake Washington...but it took our entree over an hour to arrive.
Restaurant comped our dinners, which was awesome. But I was ready to chew my hand off by the time it came.
We will definitely be back, though. Food was good, although I can't tell if it tasted especially good as I was ravenous (I had the tilapia and hubby had fish and chips), bar drinks were yummy. Hopefully next time meal will arrive more promptly."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Really enjoyed the outside patio. Food was great, but the service was slow."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Did you make a reservation?

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The restaurant did not have a record of our reservation through Open Table although I did have a confirmation.
They did accommodate us, but it was not a table they normally used. Took a wile to get utensils and service was not great.
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Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view
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Review 20 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Just so-so for large groups

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went to the Beach Café for a team lunch to enjoy the outside on a sunny Friday. I've been to there many times before and will return, but it's not a good place for a large group, especially for outdoor seating. First, they only have small tables for up to 6. We had 7, so it was tight, but we squeezed together. Second, they tack on an obligatory 20% for groups 6 or more. I don't mind the amount, but want the choice. In this case, service was very poor. Lastly, I can't recommend their burger. It's basically just frozen patties. Tacos were pretty good and some of the other dishes. Calamari appetizer was really small though."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 21 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Choice

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a great time at Beach Cafe. It was a real sunny day and the restaurant was packed. Very happy we made reservations through Open Table."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food wasn't as good as in the past. Service was friendly and view, as always, fantastic."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, kid-friendly
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Review 23 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great View, Food, Service

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The restaurant was packed (we made rsvn's) because it was a nice sunny day and this restaurant has outdoor dining. We sat inside and had a great meal with friends, watching the sun go down. Our waiter was excellent!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We have always like dining here because of the view. Food and service is always top notch."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, great for outdoor dining
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Review 25 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Place!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been going to Beach Cafe for breakfast for many years. It is a great place, with a great view of Lake Washington, and with great food."
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Good Luincheon Experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our waiter did a fine job. Both couples had Passport cards, and there seemed to be some confusion regarding what items to take off the tab. One of our guests had soup and an appetizer which is not considered a main course. Our waiter consulted his manager and explained to us what the procedure was but gave us the lowest two main courses deleted from our check. We appreciated that and will know what Beach Café policy is regarding the Passport cards the next time we dine.
Two of us had fish plates, the mahi-mahi with fruit salsa and the coconut baked tilapia. Both were excellent and I'd have them again upon our return."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

It was a terrible experience,

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was a terrible experience, unfortunately."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 28 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Please don't send surveys

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Please don't send surveys any more."
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2013
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Review 29 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Although the breakfast/lunch

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Although the breakfast/lunch menu is limited, the options were all good. My husband ordered hash and eggs and the hash had squash in it and it was very good. The home fried potatoes were well seasoned. The sun was out and we had a beautiful view of Lake Washington. Our service that day was not good. When we got there it was not busy and it still took a long time to get a cup of coffee (my americano was luke-warm) and then to get our food."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2005
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 30 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I have been enjoying this

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have been enjoying this establishment for many years and always am pleased with the service and consistently good food. Occasionally there is a change in the kitchen, and the new chef brings something new and special and always the result has been good. I cannot think of a better place to entertain clients, or just enjoy a quality meal with friends. It also has excellent parking free from the weather."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great restaurant with a fantastic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great restaurant with a fantastic view. Food was outstanding and service superb. Recommend you try it soon."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Basic Food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I beg you to change your menu, even just a little. It is down the middle of the road lunch time fare that is great for clients as the location is unbeatable. The food is forgettable, but what can you do with a limited number of places at Carillon Point."
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 33 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Bad experience

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Poor menu, took forever to place order then even longer to get food.
Food orders were not what was ordered so kitchen was not paying attention.
Manager just blew off the delays. We will not be back.
"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 34 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

My Boyfriend and I went to

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My Boyfriend and I went to The Beach Cafe on Easter,
And the scenery was amazing but the timing of when the
Food came was a little bit long past 15 minutes.
"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 35 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Decent food. Poor service.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Despite arriving ten minutes before our OpenTable reservation time, my party of six wasn't seated for forty minutes. This occurred the hostesses game our table to another party of six who walked in with no reservation.
The entire hostess desk is a bit of a mess. It's a combination of a computerized system, names listed on paper, pagers, and not keeping it up to date.
Because they had to scramble to get us a table, they put us in the area of a waiter who was already overloaded. Since my party was six, he was guaranteed a 18% gratuity no matter what he did. He didn't do much. We saw him at order time and when it was time to pay the $110 bill.
At least the food was decent.
"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
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Review 36 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good but not outstanding.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was good but not outstanding. We dined too late to take advantage of the view but I'll bet during the day it would be fantastic."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous Place to Eat

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"It was my anniversary and we were both so amazed at how fast our food was ready.. Loved the atmosphere and we sat next to the window so we were able to watch the Sun set.. The waiter was marvelous.. I am planning a girls day for us to go out and enjoy the weather"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 38 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

OK. Nothing special.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food and service was average. Not bad, but nothing special. Probably won't go back."
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 39 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Yarrow Bay Beach Cafe Was Okay

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was slow. The soup wasn't hot enough, but was very good. The fish in the fish and chips was unremarkable. The water that was served didn't have enough ice in it and was room temperature. The desserts were good."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 40 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyable lunch experience.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Enjoyable lunch experience. Great view and the food was good. A little on the expensive side but the quality was there."
Dined on 03/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 41 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The new menu looks so interesting

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The new menu looks so interesting and we both liked our Mahi choice a lot. Our waiter, Matt, was special and informative. It was a great evening!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Good service, BAD food!

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been going to the Beach Cafe for a number of years, and have not been too impressed, but have always enjoyed a good glass of beer or wine, and some light snacks. This time I went there with my wife for dinner and was very disappointed. We learned that they just came out with a new menu. Well, the $8 chip+salsa+guacamole was mediocre--described as "fried fresh tortillas", but they were cold and tasted flat. The waiter did bring fresh warm ones after I mentioned it, but the taste was still not there. Both my wife's and my dinner were mediocre, bland, with very little flavor. The service was very good, but the food was very bad. I might go back to enjoy a cold beer in the outdoor patio, but definitely NOT for dinner."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 43 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Much improved since the last

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Much improved since the last time I was there. The chop salad with fresh mozzarella is very good. My only suggestion is to improve upon the rolls offered. With so many good bakeries in the Seattle area a better selection of bread or rolls would be appreciated."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2006
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Review 44 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We were placed at a table

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were placed at a table that was toward the back of the restaurant and out of the line of sight of our waiter which equated to less than average service. We requested water 3 times and each time the waiter acted as if it were the first request. We finally received water at our fourth request. The same can be said of our coffee refill requests as well as our food delivery. Our food was delivered barely warm and it was evident our food sat waiting for someone to deliver it to us. I would recommend somewhere better for a weekend brunch. The scenic view did not make up for the lack of service."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 45 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Trinidadian food, the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
"Great Trinidadian food, the poached ahi is divine! Definitely recommending to mis amigos!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great place for lunch, especially

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great place for lunch, especially when it's warm and you can sit outside. Nice staff, wonderful views and the food is good. A little pricey for a normal lunch but when you want something a little special this is the spot. Make a reservation, this place can get crowded."
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 47 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It's located at the marina

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It's located at the marina at Carillon Point. I've been here in the summer and sat outdoors. It has a beautiful view of the water even when I went for Valentine's Day. It wasn't crowded. I had the best grilled salmon I've ever had here!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Our food was delicious! We

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our food was delicious! We had Sunday brunch and we were very surprised at the quality and flavor. Unique flavors with a good variety of menu options.
What wasn't so hot was the service. Our server brought what we ordered and the food was hot, but it took a lonnnggg time to make any sort of contact with her. She was polite and all, but never just walked by to see if we wanted anything or to refresh our beverages. As a result, our meal took so long we ended up having to pay (some) for parking. Not a big deal, but it tells me the meal took a lot longer than we planned.
I've had good service here before. Maybe it was a fluke. Still, the food was tasty."
Dined on 02/03/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 49 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

We went for brunch on a Sunday

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We went for brunch on a Sunday at 10 am. The food was just ok and the service was terrible (especially considering that they were not busy). Also, we had to wait 10 minutes after our food came out for our silverware."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 50 for Beach Cafe
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Poor service overshadowed

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Poor service overshadowed the quality of the food."
Dined on 01/27/2013
 2008
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