Best Live Music Restaurants in Bothell

We had an opportunity to sample both breakfast and dinner at Cedar and Elm during our recent stay at the Lodge. Breakfast was excellent. My kids enjoyed the beautiful yogurt parfait and French toast. The fresh juices were refreshing and coffee on point. Encouraged by breakfast and the advice of the friendly bartenders downstairs (very nice bar program btw,) we decided to return for supper. It happened to be Bastille Day, and the restaurant was serving a full secondary menu of French bistro classics paired with a nice selection of French wine. Live music by a piano-vocal duo was a fun touch. The dining room is beautiful, and with small kids in tow, I appreciated how unstuffy it was despite the elegant ambiance. Service was excellent. The classic preparations on the Bastille Day menu were family-friendly and satisfying. We all enjoyed the perfectly executed mussels, salad Lyonnaise with chicken thigh, and a tender steak bavette. My youngest also got chicken tenders and fries off the extremely reasonable children’s menu—basic, but the fingers and fries were delicious too! We adored the flatbread with “dirty dip,” the flavorful pork belly, and especially the sablefish from the regular menu. For desert, a classic profiterole and an honestly mind-blowing honey and porcini crème brûlée with pickled lingonberries (probably the best rendition I’ve ever had). We’re so happy we decided to dine here at the last minute. The food was tasty, thoughtful, and joyfully local (very local, in some cases—there’s a culinary garden right behind the hotel.) Next time we’re in the area we’d love to return for the tasting menu. Highly recommend.

Amazing meal and service best Somm in town and great staff to guide you through menu

The service was great and we had a delightful time. I loved how cozy it felt.

Always a fantastic time when dining. Great food and great service.

The ambiance of the tavern was relaxed and hip, and felt like a great place to celebrate with our adult children