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Bottle & Bull, Kirkland, WA

Bottle & Bull

4.7
4.7
312 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Experience the travels of Ernest Hemingway through your palette; eating and drinking your way through the cities that Hemingway loved to frequent; Havana, Paris, Florence and Pamplona (where he discovered his love for bull fighting!) to name a few.
We focus on locally sourced, farm-to-table menus with hand crafted cocktails, as fluid as the seasons.
Like Ernest Hemingway our hunger knows no borders!
Open to those 21 and older.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Spanish, Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (425) 298-4972

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Nate Snider

  • Private party facilities

    For larger parties, special events or a full buyout, please contact Chad@bottle-bull.com

  • Neighborhood

    Kirkland

  • Cross street

    Kirkland Ave

  • Parking details

    Free garage parking is available at the Kirkland Public Library!

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 312 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Contemporary American

  • Eastside

    Innovative

  • Eastside

    Hot spot

  • Eastside

    Lively

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Our experience at Bottle & The Bull was ok this time around. Usually we have great service. Our server was not very attentive to our party this time around. She immediately asked for drink orders and only 1 person out of our party was ready. After delivering the one drink she got our food order and then whisked away without giving a second for a drink order for the rest of the group. Poor service and expectation for a bar…we finally got drinks ordered when our food was brought around - we ordered from the busser? The drinks came after a 15 minute + wait… Good news: the food is great. Drinks were good. It was just subpar service.
  2. KH

    KarylH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience2
    I liked almost everything about this place EXCEPT that is was SO FREAKING DARK! I shouldn't have to use the flashlight on my phone to even read the menu. The salted caramel ice cream was perfect.
  3. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    We love Bottle and Bull, and have had several 5 star experiences there, tonight we didn’t feel like our food was quite as good as before. Still absolutely love the ambiance and the drinks
  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time taking my mom out here for her birthday. We each got a different entree and couldn’t decide whose was best because they were all so insanely good! Our server was fabulous and the vibe was just right for a low key ladies night out. We will be back for sure.
  5. EL

    ErinL

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I love this place. The food is creative / tasty and fun to explore. It is a bit louder than a standard place but that makes it casual and fun. I have enjoyed the evolving menu every time I have gone. A “must try” location in Kirkland
  6. J

    Jarmesan

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drink selection, yummy food. Ordered 2 dates that were miniature. The steak, fries and risotto were great!
  7. FA

    FrankA

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service. Great menu choices and the food was well prepared. It's not a big restaurant so reservations would be a really good idea.
  8. JA

    JulieA

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    We have been wanting to try this place because of the positive feedback from people who dined there. The only good thing I can say is they make an excellent classic martini. The food was mediocre, I had the seared cod and I still cant describe what the sauce on the plate tasted like. But it was similar to melted wax with an unappetizing smell and taste. The portions were very small, there was maybe 1/2 cup of the Crab and prawn risotto on my husbands plate. Service was slow and the atmosphere was loud and boisterous. We were disappointed, so sadly I can’t recommend it.
  9. R

    Readytoeat

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food1service3ambience4
    I think the place was okay. The food was salty and the drinks were okay.
  10. PG

    PatG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    food is good and entrees are distinctive, My impression is the chef/menu creator has some culinary experience. The wine/liquor selection is extensive. The noise level was ok. Parking is an issue. The bar is a real bar. It has its regulars.
  11. KP

    KarinP

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfection! One of the best meals I have had ever!!!
  12. KM

    KerMit

    Seattle

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great selection for my recent birthday. Thanks to the B&B team for making it very special for me (us). We really enjoyed the amazing service, attentiveness and friendly team members. Our food was great as well. We loved the Albondigas, as well as the Mushroom Pasta, Tostones… Oh, and the Fries! All were wonderful. The cocktails were the icing on the cake!! To add to it, they have us a comp dessert for my big day. Terrific! We look forward to going again.
  13. KW

    KellyW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We love Bottle & Bull. One of our favorite restaurants in Kirkland. Just a bit disappointed this time with our Crab & Wild Prawn Risotto. The menu description indicates it has "Carnaroli Rice and Parmesan Cream." There was no mention of the Risotto being spicy, and most risottos are not. The person who ordered the Risotto is sensitive to spice. Only after mentioning this to our server (who was wonderful) did she check with the kitchen and confirm that the Risotto contained chiles.
  14. l

    lishness

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was absolute perfection!!
  15. BS

    BeckyS

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recommend tostones, Brussels, Pom frites, steak salad and octopus. Food is always great! Excellent cocktail and wine choices as well.
  16. C

    Chewbecca

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING EVERY DANG TIME!!! What a gem.
  17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best espresso martini I’ve had in a very long time!
  18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Good food, just VERY slow service.
  19. KS

    KathyS

    Baja California Sur

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely an amazing evening!! Celebrating our anniversary started out perfect with a great table as requested by the window which was open to let the beautiful evening air in and complimentary champagne!! Started with the Sugar Pie Pumpkin Bisque and Oysters…delicious!! I ordered the Mushroom Pasta and my husband ordered the Cubano (our usual) So much flavor!! Yum!!
  20. J

    Jarmesan

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super yummy food, but small portions for 'shareable' apps. Atmosphere fun for a date or group! Great service too!
  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An underrated gem. We had great drinks, dinner and dessert. We didn’t care for one of the pasta dishes and our server was quick to take it off of our bill without us asking. It’s not cheap ( $275 for 3 people) but a fun and lively night out.
  22. A

    Aguiar09

    Seattle

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner. The food was amazing, great drinks and wonderful service. They were great, definitely going back.
  23. M

    Martin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Tartare was okay. Compressed apple okay. Drinks fantastic! Lamb Ragu noddle overcooked and was one big mush. Fries so overcooked. Server was great until we decided to have coffee instead of dessert. He said our table was reserved and we had 15 min more for our stay. That’s funny… empty tables around and no one waiting? Not kind when you throw down $350 for 4. Probably won’t be back for food…maybe their cocktails.
  24. TL

    TheLeo

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks, and service were all excellent. I loved the vibe - the Hemingway theme is unique and fun.
  25. DD

    jDfromDC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food - runs a touch loud if you’re looking for a quieter venue.
  26. PW

    PamW

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious meal!
  27. SD

    SometimeDiner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bottle and Bull came through! It was our anniversary and they gave us champagne and treated us to a dessert. The food was uniformly good, especially the octopus small plate. We will back next year!
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    MJ is fantastic and made it a great evening - very cool, very attentive and gave great food and cocktail advice. And the food and cocktails were great!! Boise in the Hood and lamb sliders stole the show. We’ll be back!!
  29. LW

    LynnW

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a fabulous dinner and we've been to Bottle and Bull multiple times. Not sure if they have a new chef, but the menu is definitely 5 stars! They are pretty busy, so make a reservation. The only small challenge was the waitress dropped food on our guest. Not huge, but he did have to go to the restroom and wipe off the pate'. Probably should've offered another drink "on the house" to our guest. Highly reccommend.
  30. J

    Janinem

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Bottle and Bull. The food is always freshly made and the lamb sliders snd salads are amazing!
  31. MS

    MSK7

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    The first words the host said to us when we checked in was: “Is two hours enough, because we have a reservation to follow you?” I didn’t really see that as my problem. He then placed us in a back corner of the restaurant that was so dark I had to use the light on my phone to read the menu. We asked to move to one of the vacant more comfortable tables and he said they were reserved. So we got up and moved to the bar. Service from the bartender was good, as were the drinks and the food. Overall, this restaurant could be great if its staff were more polished and skilled in customer service.
  32. YG

    YGathDew

    Seattle

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very enjoyable meal and excellent service
  33. TM

    TamaynM

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food, helpful wait staff. We’ll be back!
  34. f

    friendlywhendrunk

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, beautiful cocktails. The only knock is that it was so dark inside we had trouble reading the menu and of course taking photos to upload to the 'gram. Other than that very lovely.
  35. NS

    NinaS

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Awesome place to have great drinks and food with friends!
  36. MM

    MarniM

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Noisy, dark, poor service, food is bland. Don't recommend.
  37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great vibe. Delicious food. Had plantains, beet salad and mushroom pasta. Everything was absolutely yummy flavor. Only gave 4 stars because pasta was a little undercooked than Al dente. Otherwise great!
  38. b

    bonot1

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always excellent. Never had a dish I didn't like.
  39. JU

    JULIEK

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious flavorful food! Had dates & Brussels sprouts, heirloom salad, ragu lamb, salmon.
  40. CO

    ChristineO

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Surprisingly innovative food options. NOT the usual bar fare of broiled & fried items. Many options to share family style as well as full meal options. Only a 1 block walk for those arriving by boat & parking @ the public marina slips. Have been back several times & food is reliable & service attentive.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Bottle & Bull does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bottle & Bull also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 298-4972.

Bottle & Bull is rated 4.7 stars by 312 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Bottle & Bull

105 S Lake St, Kirkland, WA 98033

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Kirkland Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Kirkland

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Spanish, Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Free garage parking is available at the Kirkland Public Library!

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Nate Snider

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (425) 298-4972

  • Private party facilities

    For larger parties, special events or a full buyout, please contact Chad@bottle-bull.com

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