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The Guest House, Kenmore, WA

The Guest House

4.9
4.9
414 Reviews
$30 and under
American
The Guest House features seasonal, local ingredients celebrating the area’s abundance. We are a small, neighborhood restaurant offering in-house dining and takeout, Wednesday through Sunday, when you just want someone else to take care of you. We make a sincere attempt at great hospitality and honest cooking. Come see us for approachable Pacific NW cuisine and stay for a house cocktail or WA beer.

We have a limited number of tables for on-premise dining. Reservations are recommended. Takeout is also available through our website. theguesthouserestaurant.com.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 23 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (425) 402-4990

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Call the restaurant directly for inquiries.

  • Neighborhood

    Kenmore

  • Cross street

    Juanita Drive

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Value

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    American

  • Eastside

    Best Overall

  • Eastside

    Best Food

  • Eastside

    Best Service

  • Eastside

    Best Ambiance

  • Eastside

    Best Value

  • Eastside

    Great for brunch

  • Eastside

    Healthy

  • Eastside

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was amazing. Service was awesome. I want to go back and check out breakfast and lunch soon.
  2. Foodie

    Seattle

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite local spot! Food and service are always spot on!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had one of the St. Patrick’s Day specials, fish and chips. It was really good, it would be a great addition to the regular menu!
  4. YoanaS

    Central Coast

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    The host is extremely unpleasant and arrogant. They don’t welcome parents with babies in a stroller at this place and they don’t hide it. Overall unpleasant experience and I won’t be back.
  5. Kenmore

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, ambiance, staff - all fabulous. Mary is awesome.
  6. LisaM

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Low key, casual, friendly atmosphere. Loved the wood fired oven in plain site. Service was excellent. Menu is bit small, but everything from drinks to main were really great. Will absolutely return.
  7. jasongrimes

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, as always
  8. sidneyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there and I couldn’t have had a better experience. I will be back often.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food. Apple cider was great, but the kids weren’t quite sure what to make of it as they’re not used to fresh pressed cider. Was cute to see their faces. Loved the pizza, hamburgers and cauliflower. Would love to see the older cauliflower recipe (non curry) come back. The appetizers of garbanzo beans and bread were top notch. We always have amazing time here. Our family was impressed by the quality of food and atmosphere.
  10. JenniferB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at The Guest House but it is definitely not our last! We enjoyed everything about it -- cocktails, food, ambience, service. It's an unusually warm and friendly environment, so much so that we even chatted a bit with other diners around us. The menu is eclectic and allows you to control the amount you spend if that is a concern for you. We look forward to going back multiple times to try many different things.
  11. SamK

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I like the atmosphere but the food didn't match the price.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Enjj hi it’
  13. omeezy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and amazing wings that fell off the bone
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place!
  15. Catherine

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The value is outstanding---I don't know of another restaurant to compare it to. The food was SO fresh and flavorful and the prices were shockingly reasonable---insuring we will be back soon. Service was great and lovely to see a full staff working. Best restaurant we've been to in years.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great neighborhood spot! Good drinks and good food!
  17. MarkP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This place is wonderful. It's somewhat tucked away in the neighborhood, which adds to its charm. We've been here about a handful of times and never leave unimpressed by the quality of food and service.
  18. Ciao

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Great menu!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m so glad we chose The Guest House to celebrate my niece’s birthday! The food is excellent, we got the big booth, we were comfortable and had a great experience! I highly recommend it!
  20. ScottC

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our fav local spot
  21. RichardM

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good menu. Brief but good drinks list. Great service. Great desert list.
  22. AnneL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, very good food, great drinks. Lovely ambiance and will be back.
  23. H2OJ

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the Guest House. I used to be a regular, from shortly after they opened. I was so glad when they offered take out and that they made it through the pandemic, but things in my life changed and this was the first time I dined in there in years, and it was great. There was some new staff, but there were also familiar faces. There were some new menu items, some old favorites, and some updates of old favorites. Prices haven't changed and portions are still large and everything our group ordered was just as good as I remembered (phew!). It's still a wonderful neighborhood restaurant.
  24. Julie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is a neighborhood gem - the rustic bread made daily and char-grilled to perfection was so good with the perfectly poached eggs I ordered. And the cardamom donuts - a highlight in a really impressive brunch menu. My companion had the shakshuka and raved. Service was lovely, and we lingered at our table a bit after eating, and felt very welcome.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very attentive. Great suggestions on food and wine.
  26. MichaelK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great food. Music was also excellent.
  27. KristineL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is outstanding. All three of us at Sunday brunch, with 3 different meals, each said, "this is sooo good!" (Even though we'd all been there before and know its deliciuos.) Pastries and coffee are excellent as well. I also love the style/decor.
  28. TheTFam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious breakfast menu. Great spot for families. Our favorite neighborhood spot to celebrate a special occasion or holiday.
  29. Maureen

    Seattle

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place to celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends. Great party atmosphere but not too crazy. Excellent menu!
  30. CarlW

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    New Year's Eve, so busy night. Still had good service with friendly wait staff. A nice casual place to visit, breakfast, lunch or dinner.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A small town feel with gourmet eats, amazing drinks, and fresh breads and pastries! This place is a GEM tucked away in a Kenmore neighborhood. We are lucky to have Guest House!!
  32. Kledi

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service. My new favorite place.
  33. TimB

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great pizza, great service, pleasant dining music played on their sound system. A good dining experience!
  34. PatriciaS

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our party of four enjoyed our brunch very much. I ordered the veggie polenta and some bacon (not as crisp as I wished) and I loved it. The polenta was super creamy, but I think I'll order the meaty version next time; the veggie version was a bit bland -- still liked it though. Our server was very friendly, coffee and water were offered several times. My polenta dish was excellent. I hope to come back soon. I hope you'll open again for lunch in 2023. It is beyond wonderful to have such a nice restaurant right here in our Kenmore/Arrowhead neighborhood. I
  35. AkikoN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. I like the Ricotta Doughnuts very much.
  36. Maureen

    Seattle

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a delight!
  37. Xtopher

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food, great people working there. My only criticism is that it can get very loud at peak times. Otherwise, great place for a meal!
  38. BradR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. Chicken wing appetizer was awesome.
  39. Millcreeker

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish they were open for lunch during the week. I would go often. Food was great quality, friendly waitstaff and exceptional service. My only negative would be that the drinks are a little pricy.
  40. Clarka

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the guest house. It’s close to home, has great atmosphere, terrific drinks, and the best pepperoni pizza. It’s close to home and one of our favorite places to go.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Guest House is rated 4.9 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Guest House

6810 NE 153rd Place, Kenmore, WA 98028

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Juanita Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Kenmore

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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