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Cafe Juanita, Kirkland, WA
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Cafe Juanita

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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 serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many 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, ranging in price per person from $175-$205. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte.
Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Holly Smith

From the OpenTable editors: Choose your own dining adventure at this acclaimed Northern Italian-inspired restaurant. In an intimate, wood-accented space, James Beard Award-winning chef Holly Smith dazzles with seasonal tasting menus—including a vegan option—starring delicate housemade pastas and Pacific Northwestern ingredients. Bonus points for a pitch-perfect wine list, fancy add-ons like caviar service, and a lush, creekside patio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Regional American (Northwest)
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (425) 823-1505
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • 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 3,441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Eastside

    Best Overall

  • Eastside

    Best Food

  • Eastside

    Best Service

  • Eastside

    Best Ambience

  • Eastside

    Innovative

  • Eastside

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastside

    Romantic

  • Eastside

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Juanita offers an extraordinary dining experience with "awesome food" and "amazing service." Guests praise its "phenomenal" dishes and atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Although pricey, the expert wine pairings and attentive staff make it a "must" for fine dining in the Seattle area. Enjoy a memorable culinary journey.

3,441 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    VIP

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb experience from beginning to end! One of the best restaurants in Seattle!

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  2. Christine

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband surprised me with a pre-Valentine's dinner at Café Juanita, and it was an unforgettable experience. The service was impeccable, and the wine pairing was spot-on. The steak was grilled to perfection—something I rarely find when dining out, as it's often overcooked or undercooked elsewhere. The romantic ambiance made the evening feel truly special, taking us back to the early days of our 25-year journey together. A night to remember!

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  3. Dayne

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special dinner and amazing meal and service. The enhancements are always fun additions. Great cocktails too!

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  4. Christine

    VIP

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening. The restaurant is elegant, the staff are knowledgeable and kind and the food was outstanding. We had a perfect date night.

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  5. Lynne

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite place to celebrate important occasions. The food, the atmosphere, and the service are reliably outstanding. Cafe Juanita is a revelation.

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  6. Osvaldo

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner was incredible and service second to none

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  7. Mike

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Service and suggestions 🤔 on choices are amazing. Working with our table and providing care and help during the dinner was outstanding. I would definitely go to Cafe Juanita again and bring guests. Thank you again for the great evening. Mike Myette

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  8. Edward

    VIP

    Seattle

    92 reviews

    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply a spectacular meal and exceptional service by professional staff. Wonderful Italian wine. Perfect bread as always. Pricey when you add in all the additions to the menu but not a surprising development (and worth it). Top of its game and the best in region right now.

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  9. Stephane

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5th time here. Always awesome food. Great quality ingredients. Professional service yet friendly. Never disappoint. To me, that’s the best fine dining restaurant in the PNW.

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  10. Kristin

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! The food, the atmosphere and the staff. More of a full experience than a meal. Well worth the price tag.

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FAQs

Cafe Juanita is rated 4.8 stars by 3441 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 p.m.
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Juanita

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kirkland
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Regional American (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
  • 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
  • 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.
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