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Cafe Juanita, Kirkland, WA

Cafe Juanita

4.9
4.9
3155 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list.

Cafe Juanita is pleased to serve prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings and other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan. Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Organic, Northwest

  • Hours of operation

    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (425) 823-1505

  • Website

    https://www.cafejuanita.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Jacket Preferred

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Holly Smith

  • Catering

    The restaurant is available for parties up to 90. We have two private dining rooms available. One, the Winery, seats a maximum of 16 guests; the other, The Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests.

  • Private party facilities

    We have two private dining spaces available. One, the Winery, seats up to 16 guests and features a deck overlooking the creek and yard. Our other private dining space, the Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests. Custom designed tasting menus are available. We are also available for restaurant rental for parties up to 90.

  • Private party contact

    Holly Smith: (425) 823-1505

  • Location

    9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206

  • Neighborhood

    Kirkland

  • Parking details

    On-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • Prix-Fixe Tasting Menus

    Multiple dates available
    Cafe Juanita is pleased to offer prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus only. The tasting menus have four iterations from which you can choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. Dress code is elegant, formal; no athletic or leisure attire please. Cafe Juanita does not have a kids' menu or special amenities for children. If you are interested in including a child in your group, please call us at 425.823.1505

What 3,155 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Service

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Romantic

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Good for special occasions

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Eastside

    Best Overall

  • Eastside

    Best Food

  • Eastside

    Best Service

  • Eastside

    Best Ambiance

  • Eastside

    Innovative

  • Eastside

    Healthy

  • Eastside

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastside

    Romantic

  • Eastside

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastside

    Italian

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  1. Kari

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want to be blown away by amazing food and great service, go to Cafe Juanita. Love this place and we will keep coming back.

  2. VLFG

    Seattle

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed is superb the table by the fireplace! Couldn’t have been more delightful! And the service could not have been better! Superlative! And the dinner was an adventure of delightful dining!! Thank you. Everyone on the staff of Café Juanita !!!!!PERFECTION!!!

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I enjoyed a spectacular dinner last night. From start to finish the service was fantastic and attentive. Each portion of our meals was beautifully presented and as delicious as it looked. The perfect place for a special occasion.

  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal and fine dining experience without the stuffiness or stuckup attitude that can come with a lot of fine dining establishments. Its homey (literally, I think, a converted house!), welcoming, and the staff treat you like an old friend. Even better, its located in Kirkland, unassuming and tucked behind an apartment complex near Juanita beach. I enjoyed every meal and cant wait to go back again

  5. kari

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    really nice restaurant. food was very good, but didn’t blow our minds. slightly over salted and service missed refilling our wine glasses a couple of times. close, but not perfect for how much it costs.

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The food was outstanding and evoked all of my favorite curiosities. A day later, I find myself want craving the caviar and Lemmon yogurt twill. We felt well taken care of by the staff—the team effort and was a delight. We never had an empty wine, water, or cocktail. Our meal was a little earlier in the night which may have been the cause of the overly aggressive pacing which was corrected as we slowed down and the restaurant filled. I was delighted to watch the action in the kitchen, however the view in the opposite direction (on the restored river bank) lacked the privacy and intimacy expected with such an exquisite meal. There I not doubt that we will be back, however we will request to sit anywhere except across from the kitchen—which is typically my favorite seat.

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    The meat courses were excellent but very small. Overall the quality and quantity of food didn’t justify the price tag. Not a big fan of the pre fix menu.

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful experience , amazing food (every single course), and delicious 😋vesper that I just couldn't stop and switch over to wine. Lastly, a big shout out our server Kandra by making it a perfect evening for us.

  9. NancyH

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and knowledgeable, friendly service! A highly memorable experience.

  10. SusanI

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great experience! This place is a must visit.

  11. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The food was under whelming compared to many other fine dining and michelin restaurants.

  12. EdwardS

    London

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still loving the Cafe Juanita experience.

  13. DebbieC

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful anniversary dinner a Cafe Juanita. The food was amazing and the servers are so knowledgeable about food and wine. We were able to taste unique wines from Italy. It was a great experience.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    All went well, although pasta was pretty poor.

  15. KathyT

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was superb!

  16. traceyk

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant is now prix fixe menu, not a la carte. Ambiance, service, food presentation and preparation consistently excellent. Not stuffy, but is fine dining.

  17. MarcoS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic place. The food was fantastic, and the service was outstanding. Strongly recommended.

  18. ssonka

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    First time here and it was really good overall. I had the pescatarian menu and my husband had the carnivore one. We were really pleased with the presentation and the taste. The main entrée was a bit disappointing for both us, the blue tuna was fishy and his miyazaki wagyu steak was not very exciting. Hence fewer stars.

  19. MaryL

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were great and we had a wonderful, unhurried evening.

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service. Food is delicious but maybe not completely worth the price tag.

  21. KathleenB

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous experience as always. New garden looks exciting!

  22. DonM

    Seattle

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service!!!

  23. ChelseaA

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent coursed meal experience. It was a great spot for our anniversary? Though it was odd that for our anniversary only one of us got the happy anniversary plate.. the menu is ever changing, so what you have now may be different by the next time you come back, and I love that.

  24. Allison

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The experience was amazing. I have an alcohol allergy and the entire staff were vigilant.

  25. TracyT

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oh my... very expensive meal, but the food and service did not disappoint. The whole experience was beautifully curated from the valet, to the front desk, to every other member of the team. And the food was amazing.

  26. TraceyH

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food and service were great. Not a fan of the prix fixe menu. Miss the old Cafe Juanita.

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The foos is incredible - a work of art as well as being incredibly interesting with blends of flavors as well as satisfying! Service very personal and attentive. Highly recommend for a special occasion- we will be back!

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonder evening at Cafe Juanita. First time back since COVID-Days. Great fixed menu with wine paring.

  29. JmsBwrs

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down, one of the best restaurants in the Puget Sound area. Continues to turn out imaginative food that captures the best that the Northwest has to offer.

  30. CHRISO

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Cannot recommend enough.

  31. Catsrcool

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    The food is good, portions are quite small and the price is exorbitant. Did the wine pairing and the servings of the wine are also very small. Over $700 for dinner and wine nothing else and the food was good but not as good as the last time we were there pre-Covid. Service is excellent. We won’t be going back.

  32. MarkN

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful evening out. The food was amazing. We tried the Omnivore and Pescatarian tasting menu and found every course to be unique, delicious and was paired wonderfully with their selected wines. We had a blast. Side note: Tables and guests were separated with enough space to feel comfortable having a private conversation and with the spacing and air vent location, relatively Covid-19 safe.

  33. MistyW

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was the highlight of the experience (as was the time spent with family). The creative, beautiful and tasty food was a close second. Wine pairings weren’t what I had hoped. The wines were excellent as were the dishes but they didn’t go together as well as I expected. Next time, perhaps we’ll choose our own bottle or two. And there will definitely be a next time!!! This was one of our favorite restaurant experiences and we created some lovely memories.

  34. KristineK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, attentive without being visible. Perfectly timed courses, great wine pairings, and some extra items that added great value to the meal like a wonderful amuse bouche, breads, and a bit of chocolate to take home. Looking forward to coming back soon!

  35. Sailor1

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Overall experience was wonderful. Food and wine were exceptional as was the service. Only complaint was noise level as we were seated opposite the food/bar perp area, which was noisy.

  36. Kkingston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a beautiful service, you can feel and taste how much care is put into each dish. So happy and a little sad because I ate the salmon to ruin every salmon in my future ♥️

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you 😎

  38. JeffreyG

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the place for a special celebration. Incredible food, great drinks, and excellent service. The prices reflect this, but well worth the splurge for a special dinner.

  39. TheJuice

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Juanita’s elegant modern decor serves as a perfect backdrop for the care, dedication, and attention to detail that goes into both their food preparation and service. We could not have asked for a better dinning experience for celebrating my wife’s birthday. The food was incredible - memorable, delicious, but also straight-forward and elegant. The portion sizes were excellent for a restaurant of this calibre. This will be our new go-to for celebrating special occasions.

  40. LiliH

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It was my first time that I shall say I really enjoyed the food! Every single dish was fantastic! I am just not sure if the price was reasonable or not! I have been to some other Michelins star restaurants and their prices were a bit more better.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Cafe Juanita is rated 4.9 stars by 3155 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 15 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Juanita

9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Kirkland

  • Hours of operation

    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Organic, Northwest

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Jacket Preferred

  • Parking details

    On-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Holly Smith

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    https://www.cafejuanita.com/

  • Phone number

    (425) 823-1505

  • Catering

    The restaurant is available for parties up to 90. We have two private dining rooms available. One, the Winery, seats a maximum of 16 guests; the other, The Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests.

  • Private party facilities

    We have two private dining spaces available. One, the Winery, seats up to 16 guests and features a deck overlooking the creek and yard. Our other private dining space, the Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests. Custom designed tasting menus are available. We are also available for restaurant rental for parties up to 90.

  • Private party contact

    Holly Smith: (425) 823-1505

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