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Barking Frog

14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA, 98072
  • (425) 424-2999
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  • Shelby W.

    I visited here this past Saturday for lunch. I've never heard of this place before my arrival. As soon as you pull into the parking lot you feel you've entered a nestled high class hideaway. The restaurant is part of Willows Lodge. There was a wedding going on at the Lodge while we were at the restaurant. I went with my best friend, his wife and another mutual friend. I ordered The Ninety Farms Beef Burger (Medium Well). It was very delicious. The whiskey onions, candied bacon and beecher's cheddar really made the burger. I only ate half and took half home with the rest of my fries. I put it in the oven the next day and it was just as good as the first day. My friend also ordered the Grand Marnier Prawns for the whole table. They were pretty good as well. I just don't think 6 were worth $16 in my opinion. I would definitely be back again with friends or go back for a date.

    (5)

  • dan g.

    I could cut my ribeye with a fork. It was amazing, and tons of flavor. The Caesar was fresh and authentic. The Service was Great. I want to give 5 stars but the Pork Belly app was mushy(?). And I've never had a texture like that. Even so, I'll be back whenever I'm in the area.

    (4)

  • john s.

    it's expensive but a relatively nice place to eat if you are comfortable with the prices, as most expensive places are. The food was pretty good and the patio seting is pleasant enough if you are in the right mood.

    (3)

  • Pooline N.

    Perfect service. Delicious food. Lovely drinks. All made this a great night out. Gina, our waitress, was attentive but not overbearing and very efficient. We had the lamb sausage and foie gras to start and they were divine. The Rib Eye was lovely and the panna cotta was the prefect end to a lovely meal. Even the cocktails were original and exquisite!

    (4)

  • John M.

    While staying at the Willows Lodge, our dinner plans had to include the Barking Frog. What a fantastic meal. Our server, Bill, was very knowledgable with the menu and ingredients for each dish. We sat close to the kitchen and he would display each dish he was taking to a table so we could get a look at the preparation. I must have changed my mind three times looking at the beautiful dishes headed for no doubt, happy diners. I finally settled on the lamb dish, while everyone else went with a pork chop prepared like a tomahawk. They were enormous! Prior to the entrees, the ladies enjoyed salads and my buddy and I shared two small plates. Seared Foie Gras and Ahi Tartare. Fortunately we ate the Foie Gras first because the tartare, while delicious and fresh, had a lot of spice to it. The service was excellent, food was divine and we only had to stroll across the Willows driveway back to our rooms. Perfect. Courtney, the manager, came by to make sure everything was prepared to our satisfaction and spent a little time getting to know us. I realize it's his job, but still I appreciate the personal touch.

    (5)

  • Christina K.

    High end but overrated--I can say it could be a number of ways why that this place does not get the full bar. Starting with the food, there really was nothing special about it. It all boiled down to me feeling as though I was served honey walnut prawns with maybe a hint of orange zest, salmon sashimi poorly chopped, and scallops on the entree were a flook. I would definitely have enjoyed this place more if it were during restaurant week but the fact that we came here on a regular sitting, it would have been a little more special. Problem is, it wasn't. I don't understand the hype as the food was just mediocre and there was nothing original about it. I kept making associations that it was something else from other cuisines (such as honey walnut prawns). I don't see it being a commodity but maybe a run for your wallet. Service was mediocre. We understand this is an upscale restaurant and the chances of getting important guests is understandable but don't lie to us about foods being run out if we saw the table that ordered after us get the same exact dish we were denied with. Waters were infrequently filled and bread was brought out maybe 20 minutes later before our existence was even acknowledged. To me, I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place to anyone as I think good customer service is equal treatment and appropriate timing. Dishes ordered: Scallops entree, salmon entree, pork chop entree, bread and tomato spread, salmon tartar, honey walnut shrimp (oh wait, the prawns)

    (3)

  • Alex F.

    Very good food and nice ambiance, however, the prices are pretty steep and the seating is close together. Waiter was very accommodating and knowledgeable.

    (4)

  • Zoe Q.

    I am so impressed that a restaurant of this caliber has a food truck of the same caliber. I was at a concert and instead of having to eat nasty greasy food truck food, I was able to get grand mariner prawns! So delicious!

    (5)

  • Gentle V.

    This review is for a while ago for November - so it may have changed. The staff and Barking Frog is very friendly and the restaurant atmosphere was very nice. My friends and I decided to have brunch and then go wine tasting afterwards. Barking Frog is definitely in an ideal location, relative to the wine. The breakfast was okay, but it wasn't the best eggs benedict that I've ever had. It was a little on the bland side.

    (3)

  • Marcie C.

    Best meal I've had in years!!! My hubby and I came here for a romantic dinner and we were blown away by the friendly service and amazing food! They gave us an amuse bouche of sweet potato purée with balsamic and something else and it definitely kicked our palette into gear and we were excited for our meal! I started with the braised pork cheeks and they did not disappoint! The sauce was powerful, yet did not overwhelm the flavor of the meat. It also came with fresh apples, which added a lot! My hubby did the foie gras and said it was a close 2nd to Cafe Juanita. He was in foie gras heaven! For entrees, my short ribs were absolutely delicious and the portion was just the right size. Hubby's rib eye was melt-in-your-mouth yummy and the sauce added so much life to it! Finally, we had the citrus parfait for dessert and it's definitely one of the top 3 desserts I've ever tasted! It was like the dessert that kept on giving! There was panna cotta, topped with a citrus sorbet, topped with crumbled lemon pound cake, topped with fresh citrus, topped with shredded fried philo dough, topped with lemoncello whip! Amazing!

    (5)

  • Felipe A.

    Positively, absolutely THE BEST BURGER I've ever had. And, trust me, I have had many, many gourmet burgers. From $5-buck ones to $30. Lamb, venison, beef, pork, buffalo, wild boar, etc. They are all different, some more flavourful, some have more texture... But NONE of the burgers I've ever had were as good as Chef Moore's lamb burger. None. To be honest, I was sceptical when the hostess recommended it over the wagyu beef burger, partly because I had almost given up on lamb burgers since many I had recently were just meh, and partly because how can you top wagyu, right? Wrong! Thankfully she sparked my curiosity and I followed her advice. First bite and I was already at "this is the best lamb burger I've ever tasted"... A few bites later and it was clear to me: it was the best burger I've ever had. PERIOD. The richness of flavour, the thickness, the juiciness, the texture, the perfectect pinkness, the simplicity and quality of the ingredients... Perfection! Bravo Chef Moore, BRAVO!!!

    (5)

  • Chenda N.

    totally stoked that the barking frog is part of the 2013 dine around seattle restaurants. I've been here for dinner a few times and its a bit pricy but expected since its associated with the willows hotel and located in wine country. but to get a great dining experience for $15 lunch/$28 dinner, that is a hit out of the ball park. my friend came here for lunch service and walked away feeling pretty good, not from the wine pairing that is available for an additional $15 at lunch, but the food overall, yummy in my tummy. we both had their signature prawns (2 each), the salmon with polenta, and then I got the flourless choc torte and my friend got the mango sorbet. while the torte was dense, I enjoyed the cookie coffee crumble and ice cream on top and the sorbet was a bit sweet but the butter cookie that came with it balanced it out. loved the brian carter port that accompanied the dessert, not to sweet or boozy. his port is one of my favorites. a local syrah went along with the main entrée and a sauv blanc was a starter. service was friendly and fast. in general-when im in the area, barking frog is not a place I would hit up as a destination because they have the fireside cellars in the hotel that I enjoy which offers happy hour and a band on thurs and fri and its a bit more laid back. I wouldn't say im cheap, im just thinking if I were to pay the amount that barking frog charges, something more needs to stand out for them to pull me in as a regular.

    (4)

  • Sjannie J.

    We had dinner reservations for a Saturday dinner, the food was good, just not e, excellent. The atmosphere was nice and the service friendly.

    (4)

  • Dan B.

    Ate here last night while visiting family in Seattle. The food was really good, if a bit on the pricy side. But it was a REALLY long wait - nearly an hour - between when we ordered and when our entrees were served.

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    First time! I really liked the steamed mussels :) Make sure to get the truffle fries! They're awesome

    (4)

  • Mark Y.

    Went for Dine around Seattle... $30 menu with $18 wine pairing First course were Marnier Prawns - fresh tasting prawns, cooked well, and loved the sauce that it came with. Paired with a 2011 Sauv Blanc from Di Stefano winery - this is an excellent wine as seen in my Di Stefano winery review (i tasted this recently). I actually got the wine pairing for this wine. Main was a grilled Salmon (steelhead). Other option was a chicken confit. I wish i had that instead. The salmon was cooked beautiful, crispy skin, a tad over medium rare, perfect actually.. but it came with some black starch I don't quite recognize.. and it tasted just ok. A few friends got the chicken, and it too was cooked perfectly.. i kinda wished I had the chicken :) but both proteins were cooked well. Paired with a southern rhone (GSM)- not as impressive. primary in fruit, and lacking any secondary flavors. it served its purpose, but i wouldn't drink this normally. Dessert I got the apple finacier. I liked it.. again well made, nice flavors, not too sweet. paired with originally the brian carter oppulento (port), which i also tasted and reviewed recently. I wasn't a fan so i asked for another wine. It was a late harvest sauv blanc I believe.. much better! All in all a good deal for very well prepared dishes. I would probably bring my own bottle of wine next time, but would certainly come for dinner again!

    (4)

  • Jessica R.

    Me and my bestie were excited to see a lunch option at Barking Frog on the Dine Around Seattle menus. We decided to use it as an excuse to spend a day eating and drinking wine (really though, who needs an excuse for that?!). We showed up just a few minutes after our reservation and only had to wait a few more for a table. Luckily, it was a lovely day out and though we would have rather been sitting outside somewhere, sitting next to a window was pretty good too. Our server was friendly enough and offered suggestions about what to order - though we actually didn't take any of them. We both chose salads (green salad and beet salad) and sandwich type foods (lamb pita, club sandwich) and everything we ate was simple but delicious. We were taking a break from wine because we'd already done so much tasting and had much more to come, but as everyone else has already said, their wine list is GIANT. We both noticed that there were actually quite a few kids there and that it was PACKED for a Monday lunch, but maybe that was due to Dine Around Seattle? I would absolutely go back for another lunch if I was wine tasting in the area and it sounds like it's the spot for brunch but I don't know that it would be worth the $$$ for dinner when it seems like all the menu options are simple, straightforward dishes that anyone with some kitchen skills and access to good ingredients could probably execute at home.

    (3)

  • raymond l.

    The food was good, as expected, but nothing spectacular. I am disappointed that grand mariner prawns was $18 and I only got 6 prawns. Especially since it tastes just as good as honey walnut prawns that you can get at any Chinese restaurant with significantly more prawns and at a lower price. I also got the crab cakes for $22. Again it was good but nothing spectacular. I had crab cakes just as good before. In other words, overrated. I knock it down 2 stars for the high price to quality of food ratio. Table next to us drooled over how great the lamb hamburger is so I am willing to come back and give that a try.

    (3)

  • Trisha B.

    My husband and I went for dinner Friday night, perfect atmosphere for date night. Classy and romantic without being stuffy and uptight. Now the food, where do I begin, we started with the sweetbreads. This is something I always wanted to try, I am so very happy I tried them here. Melt in your mouth delicious, they came with this spicy honey sauce. For dinner I had the pan seared duck breast with duck confit cassoulet, smoked onions and duck broth. OMG, I have no words, if you could be in love with a plate of food I have found my soul-mate. Last but certainly not least we had the milk chocolate rice pudding with caramelized bananas with rumchata foam. Found out later that rumchata is horchata infused with rum and then whipped into a foam. One of the top 5 desserts I have had for sure. I want to come back next month for date night.

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    Came here to celebrate my dear friend's birthday and enjoyed a satisfying brunch. Ordered the pulled pork eggs benedict, which was incredible. First time having a pulled pork benedict and I can't wait to have it again! Instead of being on English muffins, it was on jalapeno cornbread. The pork was flavorful and not dry. The eggs were a bit overpoached and could have been hotter. Also tried my friend's crabcake benedict (YUM) and the croque madame (YUM)! The croque madame was served on one of the fluffiest, tastiest breads I've ever consumed! The cinnamon starter bread was phenomenal and came with a delicious apple butter. Service was excellent; dining room was very inviting; and parking was easy to find. Cannot wait to come back to try their lunch options! Note: The restaurant is not inside Willows Lodge, but across the parking lot, next to The Herbfarm.

    (4)

  • David L.

    I came here with my wife for restaurant week. It's a nice setting, and the food was decently good, but value-wise Barking Frog is very lacking and even food-wise it could do better. The Grand Marnier Prawns were perfectly cooked. While that's great, I did not taste anything resembling Grand Marnier on them, and the breading was ok, but nothing terribly exciting. Oh, and the appetizer was exactly two of these small to medium size shrimp. Nor did the our appetizer appetizer or our main courses have any exceptional moments. There were some nice flavor, and everything was well prepared, but it was simply bland food. Perhaps the one exception was the goat cheesecake for dessert. That was quite nicely done and unique. Wine list had (in my opinion) nothing with good value and nothing very unique on it. Service was fine, but nothing special. Overall, a nice place if you want to impress someone only with looks, but not with substance, while spending a lot of money to do so. If not, there are many other more interesting, better, and certainly less expensive options around.

    (2)

  • Michelle S.

    Just had breakfast at the place. Beautiful dining room and a great wine list. Had the breakfast burrito which was filled with chorizo, potatoes, cheese; avocados, eggs and served with this FABULOUS mango hot pepper jelly. The burrito was then grilled. My partner had classic eggs benedict that he said was delicious.

    (4)

  • Dan P.

    Nice brunch! I had the basket of beignets and those were sweet and tasty (reminded me of hawaiian donuts). I had the corned beef hash as my meal and it was very good. At my table we also had the northwest local beef burger which was a good burger but didn't really stand out that much for me. We also had the Mt. Rainier breakfast which was more of a traditional breakfast with eggs, bacon, etc. The bacon strips were large and good. We also got the mac & cheese and it was pretty big. It was well made. For drinks we had orange juice, grapefruit juice, coffee, and tea. All of these were fine but the OJ and grapefruit juice didn't taste like they were freshly squeezed. The service was attentive and probably just bad luck but our waiter, while nice, was just not on the ball. He simply needed to try a little harder. He messed up our order a lot...eggs weren't cooked the way that we asked (over hard turned into over easy, coffee & tea turned into another orange juice and tea, english breakfast tea turned into earl grey tea, etc.). As expected, the bill was also slightly off because he didn't charge us for some stuff, etc. I had a gift certificate that I got for Christmas from treatful.com (they partner with opentable) and I showed it to the waiter when we first ordered (as it says to in the instructions). The waiter brushed it off and in the end of course he forgot about it when giving me the bill. I reminded him and he took the gift certificate but had to go through a lot of hassle by giving it to his manager who couldn't find record of it on his systems so he had to contact treatful, etc. In the end, the bill took about 15+ minutes to handle which is a pain when you're done eating and just want to get out of there. If they had worked on this from the start of the meal while we were eating, this would not have been a problem. Minor annoyances aside, the restaurant is nice, the location is peaceful and nice (and right next to the herbfarm!), and the food was good.

    (4)

  • Karen G.

    My husband and I always go to the Barking Frog for lunch when we come to Woodinville to taste wine. The ambience is casual but elegant and they have a great lunch menu (we haven't eaten dinner here yet) with excellent Washington wines by the glass or the bottle! Today I had a beluga lentil and sausage soup in an excellent rich broth, and a wagyu meatloaf sandwich dripping with provolone cheese, sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions...to die for! My brief descriptions cannot do them justice. Try the Barking Frog, and when you do, ask for Claire to be your server when she's working. It's people like her who really do make a dining experience memorable. We think she's exactly what a great server should be; smart, friendly, knowledgeable and happy to do whatever she can to make our dining experience extra special!

    (4)

  • Dee C.

    I think I expected a lot more especially for the prices. I had the rib-eye and it wasnt even cooked, the fat on the steak hadnt even been rendered and it wasnt very pleasant to cut or eat. Besides the taste of it was just blah! I love steak and was really disaapointed. I took a bit of my friends salmon and it was way over cooked. Almost like they got the cooking times for each dish mixed up! The appetizer was ok,,,nothing really special about it. And dessert was different, pretty mixed feelings on if I would ever go back. The service was amazing!! I will give them that. She made it a very nice positive experience.

    (3)

  • Kristi S.

    I attended this restaurant for a bachelorette party. We had called the restaurant in advance and booked our party a month ago. We arrived and they seated us at a beautiful table with a fireplace in the middle, little did we know this would be a nightmare. This table is right near the kitchen and we couldn't even hear our own party and when we spoke to one another we were told several times to shhhhhh by OUR WAITRESS!!!!!!!!! I have never been so insulted and for the amount of money we paid and the way we were treated the two didn't match. I believe I've received more respect at an Olive Garden. This restaurant RUINED our Brides special experience and I'm ashamed we thought so highly of a restaurant to choose them to celebrate with. My suggestion to you all would be for a date night one on one this is perfect, as for large group or events NOT SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Amanda G.

    My husband and I dined here on the first day of Seattle Restaurant week. It was a great experience. The service was great and the food was awesome! I personally felt that 3 courses for $28 is worth it! This was what I had - Warm bread while waiting for our food. We also chose the wine pairing for each course at $18. First Course: Caramelized Carrot Soup: braised celery, fried Walla Walla onions, micro mirepoix ~It was a cold and rainy evening so the soup was the perfect warm up for dinner. Yummy! Soup was sweet and creamy. Great comfort food! Second course: Grilled Albacore Tuna: confit tomatoes, smashed marble potatoes, sweet basil emulsion and candied olives ~It looks small BUT it really fills you up! Tuna was fresh and tasted really good with the sweet basil pesto. Wish there was more pesto on my plate :D Third course: Cream Cheese Huckleberry Bread Pudding: white chocolate Chantilly, huckleberry compote, and candied almond slivers ~Dessert!!! My favorite! I Love the bread pudding. It is not too sweet, the huckleberry sauce is delicious - i think the sweetness and sourness evens out nicely! --------- Yes! i would totally recommend this place. In fact, I think that it's a must go for Seattle Restaurant week. ohh... It's a lovely place to bring your date for dinner ;D [The only thing I didn't like was.... I made my reservation via Opentable and it was not eligible for dinning points. Wonder why was it so?! Bummer! ]

    (5)

  • Jingwen Y.

    One of these days I will start a restaurant or café and call it the Meddling Monkey. I even have the logo ready for it. We were all set to go wine tasting for the day and decided to stop by for brunch. I would highly recommend that you reserve a table because it gets crowded. We didn't have a reservation and sat at the community area with the fire. Service was great and the place was classy. The food however, was just bland. It had no taste besides the herbs. The presentation looked great but I really wished they attempt to season the dish just a little. Not that I mind putting my own pepper and salt to the dish but it's just not the same. I had expected a lot more from this place because of all the high reviews so it was just disappointing to taste the food.

    (3)

  • Sara A.

    Thank you, Seattle Restaurant Week! I'll be honest, I was intimidated going here, mostly due to the prices. But since it was SRW, I knew we'd get a good deal on dinner. There were 4 of us in our party. As soon as we arrived (15 min. early), they sat us at a comfortable table/booth combination. We were close to other parties but not uncomfortably so. Our server, (I wish I remembered his name D:) was SO nice. He brought us warm rosemary sourdough bread with tomato confit immediately (which was AWESOME). When he took our orders and discovered that 3 out of 4 of us wanted to add the wine pairing, he suggested that we might want to get a nice bottle of wine instead, which would get us more wine and save us a few bucks. He even picked it out for us, based on our preferences, and it was excellent! For the first course, I wanted to try the Grand Marnier Prawns that I've heard such raves about... and omg, the reviews were right! There were only two shrimp (I could have eaten 20) but they were large and perfectly cooked. They arrived dressed in a sauce that was just slightly sweet but more savory. The black sesame seeds on top gave it the perfect crunch, and the small salad next to it was light and refreshing. Two of my fellow dining companions ordered the Apple Chestnut Soup with Maple Gastrique. I stole a bite and loved how creamy and hot it was, and both of them swore up and down that it was one of the best soups they'd ever had. For second course, everyone but me had the steak with celery root mash, broccolini, and crispy shallots. Again, they raved and ate every bite. I enjoyed the sample I had, but I'm glad I ordered the Steelhead with buttered turnips, orecchiette and preserved lemon butter broth. It came in a large, white bowl that highlighted the sunny colored sauce and delicate pink salmon. I swear, I thought I was eating a dish from Top Chef. Everything melded together perfectly, and after I'd finished, I could have started all over again. Fortunately, there was one more course preventing me from doing so: dessert. My fiancé was the lone wolf to try the pumpkin cheesecake with toasted meringue (absolutely fabulous!!) but the rest of us had the Devil's Food Cake with Peanut Butter Powder & Roasted Peanut Whipped Cream. YUM-O, to quote Rachael Ray. I have never had peanut butter powder, but it is a fun and interesting dusting to an already moist and decadent cake. When you eat it, it becomes peanut butter again, only lighter. The whipped cream ended up being normal w.c., but there were roasted peanuts scattered about the plate. As a lifetime lover of PB&Chocolate, I must say this was an especially elegant combination of the two. Overall, I can't find any fault in our experience. The price was right, the food amazing, the service impeccable, and the location so lovely. I am definitely returning, although the waiter informed us that it is Dine Around Seattle next month, so I guess that I'll be saving some $ again!

    (5)

  • Veronica C.

    Seating at their center fire pit alone almost merits four stars - plenty of room and you can feel the heat from it which is wonderful. The food is also flavorful, well-portioned, and delicious. $14 lunch lamb burger was well worth the value. Where I drop stars: I would only go when it's slow, like for a late lunch. Or possibly an early dinner. Request the fresh bread and sun dried tomatoes right away, mine came out 2 minutes before my meal. Red wine by the glass averages $14-16, one option at $9. In this arena Purple really competes. At least two $8-11 local options would have been nice. I posted a picture of their fire pit seating.

    (3)

  • Maffy D.

    I've lived in Seattle for over 20 years, and i have been slow to include Woodinville in my culinary sphere, but that has changed. I asked my husband for a new culinary experience for Valentine's Day, and we went to The Barking Frog. From the start, this restaurant - already prepped to be a favorite because their chef supports Fare Start - exceeded expectations. I chose the prix fixe menu, while my husband chose off the main menu. Every selection in my menu was amazing - the duck confit ravioli in a duck consomme was amazing (and, btw, they allowed my husband to order it as the soup of the moment even though he didn't have the menu I had). The beets flavored the consomme, even as the dish was at the table - fantastic. Just stunning. I had the tenderloin of beef; my husband had the pork loin - we were both ecstatic with our choices. The attention of the wait staff was perfect - not too much/ not too little. The quality of the food was beyond the highest expectation. It was a perfect Valentine's Day gift from my hubby and just the beginning for our relationship with The Barking Frog.

    (5)

  • Curt S.

    Service was slow, but the server was very nice. The menu is small, but the food was really good. Sat in the bar. It was very cramped and the stools were very uncomfortable. Attire was all over the board, which I did not expect.

    (3)

  • Tammie E.

    3.5 Stars for lunch: good food, overpriced. FOOD: Seafood cobb salad with champagne vinaigrette: really good! Tons of seafood included in the salad. Club sandwich with cranberry sauce, tasty! SERVICE: Bar service was decent, but more friendly to the regular customers that came in and sat next to us. AMBIANCE: Busy, crowded, and apparently everyone knows you need resos on the weekend for brunch besides myself. Woops. So we managed to get a table in the bar and order off their lunch menu. OVERALL: The food is actually pretty good, but the prices were way too steep that I don't see ourselves going back unless we really need some grub and we're right there.

    (3)

  • Chris K.

    Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, John and Michael saved the day! It is true that often the most notable accomplishments follow adversity and our experience at BF would confirm this. I must agree with many other reviewers, however, that it is odd to walk in to a half-empty dining room and be told there is no availability. Again, confirming the opinion of other reviewers, the young lady at the hostess stand is a huge disservice to the joint. Take it under advisement, management. After being seated at an undesirable table near the kitchen, and being told there were no other options, despite the floor being half empty, we'd had enough when no one came to the table to serve us for at least 10 minutes. As we were walking to our car, Michael and John literally chased us down the sidewalk. I was stunned! Profuse apology followed by promise to make it right, perfect table on the patio, attentive service and an exceptional meal, second to none in recent memory. Between us, we had the tenderloin, lamb, scallops and halibut. All were superb. John even made a limited availability bottle of L'Ecole available to us. Quite a nice bonus. On whole, once the initial hurdle was cleared, I must say all was exceptional. One of the best, and most memorable, dining experiences in a very long time. We will most definitely return!

    (4)

  • Seattle F.

    Complete disappointment, horrible beer selection. The brunch menu here is, well, rather plain. For brunch, short of the crab cake benedict, nothing here is imaginative or overly well done. All of the dishes are very basic. The type of thing you can easily cook at home. The brunch menu is a bunch of breakfast cliches with 2 burgers thrown in. The portions seemed on the small side and there's nothing here that screams brunch. How about adding some dishes that actually include both lunch AND breakfast food. Do some original side dishes. Do something creative. I'm typically here only for brunch but the dinner menu isn't much better. The food is cooked well, but with no real presentation and the concepts for the dishes are boring. They need a chef with some creativity. The other thing I hate about the place is the beer selection. The only beer they feature is from the Craft Brew Alliance. Basically, it's a big corporation that manages a bunch of large microbrew type labels. No real selection here of good northwest beer, just a restaurant forcing corporate beer down your through. Picture going somewhere and only getting Miller products. Sorry, but I want actual choice. It's almost as if they're being paid to force those products down people's throat. It's sad that so many tourists eat here instead of nice restaurants in the city where you actually get food that is up to the Seattle standard.

    (1)

  • Sarah M.

    I absolutely love this place! I never get to come to breakfast anymore because my husband and I work opposite schedules and are never together in the morning. So I came to brunch with a friend instead and had a fantastic experience! We made a reservation for a Saturday at 10:30 am and while we probably didn't need one, this place filled up really quickly - and I'd like to think that it helped us to get a really great seat outside on the patio (even though I'm sure it didn't.) Our server was really, truly excellent. He was SO incredibly polite, friendly, helpful, attentive...really impressive service. Like, if I had to give an example of great customer service at work, I would recommend this guy. He wasn't invasive but always there when we needed him to be. I was also really impressed with the food. I had the bacon and truffle oil mac and cheese (Totally worth the add ons) while my friend had the breakfast burrito. Both were really awesome choices - I liked mine a LITTLE better but mostly because I was really in the mood for some lunch food. The ingredients of the burrito were really fresh and didn't have completely typical breakfast burrito ingredients but was still really good. For my main course, it's really, really hard to do good truffle oil mac and cheese without it being too greasy. But they did it really, really well. It wasn't too salty, had just enough bacon and truffle oil, and was just all around delicious. I would highly recommend it. I loved everything about this place - the location, the ambiance, the food, the service. I can't wait to come back!

    (5)

  • Ren M.

    Disappointed. We came here with high expectations from positive reviews by friends and online Food: We had the warm kale salad which was actually delicious. The beet salad was just okay. For dinner I had the scallops. Of my 3 scallops only 1 wasn't overcooked. The side was extremely salty and oily and I was unable to finish the meal. It would have been nice if the scallops were paired with something lighter and not as heavy. Service: Mediocre. They didn't provide us with a wine list or offer coffee/tea at the end of the meal. Overall for the price of the food we were expecting better service.

    (2)

  • Lynn N.

    Had both dinner and breakfast here. The food was fabulous and our wait staff attentive, making sure we were satisfied throughout our meal. I dine out frequently at high ends establishments and the Barking Frog met or exceeded all my expectations.

    (5)

  • Sheena L.

    This restaurant is worth visiting Woodinville. Not to mention, the ambiance has a very comforting feel to it. They have a vast wine selection and surprisingly a ton of good beer on tap. What won me over was the hefty and flavorful Foie Gras portion I ordered, it was undoubtedly perfection for my taste buds. The brioche was slightly charred, but overall the entrees and dessert were superb. The service is great, too.

    (4)

  • Marc D.

    * Nice brunch * Nice setting, with a communal table surrounding a firepit as well as walls filled with wine racks. Granted, most come here for dinner. But I came for brunch, and was pleasantly surprised. They greeted me fairly quickly with a plate of hot pecan raisin bread and apple butter. The bread had a nice crust, was fluffy inside, and was gently spiced. The apple butter was like spreadable apple sauce with a strong apple flavour. Nice welcome. Photo: yelp.ca/biz_photos/TaotV… My huevos rancheros was served in a deconstructed style. Very different than what I was expecting, but very tasty. Two corn tortillas were grilled and topped with a chorizo hash that was perfectly cooked. This was then topped with two fried eggs, which had nice runny yolks. Cheddar cheese was melted on top. On top of that was a very mild pico de gallo and a very mild chipotle salsa. Combining all the flavours it tasted very much like a traditional huevos rancheros (although a very mild version). There were also a side of black beans which were cooked properly, but also a bit underseasoned. Upon request they brought some hot sauce to round out the spice levels all around and then all was good. Photo: yelp.ca/biz_photos/TaotV… Based upon the creativity of the deconstructed style, this place shows promise!

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    Great brunch on the patio. Been a few times now, and it's been a good experience each time - though on our last visit we had to ask our server and his manager for a little more attention, everything was moving very slow. They fixed it immediately, a continued being a 5-star brunch experience. We come here on sunny Saturdays, and go to Salish on cold and/or rainy Saturdays. (so obviously this being the NW we've been to Salish far more often). Bloodies are good, as is everything else. Huge fan.

    (5)

  • Daria S.

    Great service, cocktails, apps, entrees and dessert. We loved everything: Cocktails: blackberry fizzy and mango tango Appetizer: their signature Grand Marnier prawns, perfect balance of crunch, succulence and saucy deliciousness Entrees: duck breast, black cod and best of all: beef tenderloin (sous vide) Desserts: pecan fanancier, creme brulee in a really wide dish to allow for plenty of bruleed crunch, chevre: different and not sweet but really yummy The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was due to the noise level.

    (4)

  • claudia y.

    we came here on a Saturday night to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary! barking frog is at the willows lodge but not inside. it was in a separate building we sat outside because the weather was super nice. by the end though it was cold. also outside, the tables are patio tables with no table cloths. so more casual I guess. service was nice and friendly and attentive. there was a long gap between our appetizers and entrees. there was also a delay with the foie so our waiter got us free dessert! for appetizers we tried the foie gras with beignets, seasonal preserves, vanilla bean gastrique and heirloom tomato salad haricot verts, herbed ricotta, pine nuts, tomato vinaigrette, fiori salt . the foie, as expected, was super oily. I was surprised it was paired with a beignet. oil on oil. but altogether it was not bad. the tomato salad was good. for entrée I had the seared scallops roasted corn, pickled mushrooms, kimchee, coconut rice, black garlic, dashi broth and husband had grilled sixteen ounce washington rib eye roasted bone marrow, hand cut truffle fries, aoli, veal demi glace. the bee lacked a bit of salt. again the pairings surprised me a bit. corn with coconut rice? bone marrow and rib eye? while all those things were delicious, it was hard to put them together. husband ate the bone marrow with the focaccia that they served but it didn't go too well. I ate all the corn but left the rice. for dessert we shared the Strawberry Shortcake" Vanilla Sponge Cake, White Chocolate Cream, Whipped Strawberry Juice, Lychee-Anise Hyssop Nage. good but not spectacular.

    (4)

  • Reinhard N.

    Went to the Barking Frog for Sunday brunch after a very nice stay at the adjacent Willows Lodge. We both ordered the delicious sounding beef burger, myself medium, my girlfriend medium well. Despite the restaurant being less than half full, our waitress was inattentive and the burgers took nearly 30 minutes to come out. Several times throughout the meal we had to ask her or a busboy for a refill of water or coffee. When the food finally came my burger was well done and I sent it back. The waitress was apologetic and comped the burger for us. Unfortunately the second burger was also nearly well done, but I kept it since my girlfriend had already finished her meal. The patty was also sliced through, leading me to believe the kitchen staff does not have the skill to cook a hamburger to the requested done-ness. When you're charging $17 for a burger, I expect much better. The server was very friendly, but was not at all observant to what was happening at her tables.

    (2)

  • Michelle C.

    We have been to Barking Frog once for weekday lunch and twice for weekend brunch in the last year and in general the food quality is very good. Our last visit was for brunch and we were especially impressed with the delicious lamb burgers, cooked to order and with a great topping combo of goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions on a brioche bun. These burgers are very, very good. French fries included were unfortunately not crisp and didn't go over too well. Service, however, was outstanding.

    (4)

  • Isabel M.

    1 word: Delicious!

    (4)

  • David O.

    A pretty big disappointment overall. Lunch for four on a weekday, arrived at 11:30 AM and the restaurant was empty. Service was top notch, let me say that right out of the gate. Attentive waitress, no glass allowed to be empty, and a proper level of attention as this was a business lunch. I ordered a pretty basic dish, salad with flank steak. I really was looking forward to this as it is a simple dish, this is the Barking Frog, and the place is empty. The "salad" part was excellent. Fresh mixed greens, a bounty of tomatoes and delicious peppers, lightly dressed with the dressing made in house. The steak. Where to start? Covered in horrifically overcooked caramelized onions that were just brown onion flavored lukewarm mush. I ordered my stake medium-rare, with guidance to be closer to rare. The first steak that came out was borderline medium well. I showed the waitress, who told me they would get me another steak - OK - no harm no foul. The next steak arrives a few minutes later. The waitress is already apologizing before she presents the plate. This is - medium to medium-well - again. She says, "the cook isn't sure what's going on." My inner Gordon Ramsay wanted to shout, "WHAT?!? Bloody Hell are you kidding me? I'll tell your cook what's going on, he left the bloody steak on the grille to f-bomb long and he cooked it to death!!!!" The steak was also sliced way to thick, so the toughness of the flank cut was not mitigated due to the poor cut. I gave up on the offer for a refire (which I was convinced would lead to the same result). But...it goes from there. The chef then presents us with a surprise dish, Grand Marnier prawns. The presentation was outstanding, and we were all excited. The flavor is best described as odd. They were over-sauced, the prawns over cooked (ugh a trend) and on the rubbery side. The experience of eating did not match the presentation. Despite four of us at the table and maybe 8 prawns on the plate, three went back to the kitchen uneaten. Yes, the prawns were free - yes my steak salad was comped. They did everything by the book. Had this been The Outback I would give it three stars. This is the Barking Frog - you'd think they could cook a flank steak right - or at least get it right on the refire. Sending out the second one overcooked and feigning not knowing what's wrong with the process is poor form. I suspect that the waitress was told to serve it anyway based on her tone and body language. This was my first trip - I am very unlikely to give this establishment another chance. My price range feedback is for lunch...this place would be closer to $$$/$$$$ for dinner.

    (2)

  • Nicole P.

    Restaurant Week originally brought me in on a Sunday. However, I was looking to have lunch, but they only offered brunch at that time so we were unable to do Restaurant Week. Sitting at the bar, our server/bartender was very friendly. He was very attentive. We ordered a Puget Sound Mary and tea for brunch and those items came out quickly and they were both delicious. We then ordered our food, an order of Madame Croque and a breakfast burrito. We waited for 30 minutes with no food. We then asked the server where our food was. Five minutes later he came back to tell us the ticket was lost. These things happen. What matters most is how a company handles it. If you have a dissatisfied, hungry customer, they will not be back. However, they made it right and put our order through immediately, and offered it on the house. When we received our food it was delicious. I will be back for the very reason that I know that my business is valued and they will make sure my dining experience is pleasant.

    (4)

  • Susan H.

    The Barking Frog was a new restaurant for us. We hadn't made a reservation & they were getting quite busy. Our options were patio seating or the bar. We opted to sit in the bar as no one else was in there--just how I like it! The hostess was pretty unfriendly & the manager on duty was pretty aloof as the hostess struggled. She was literally walking around, looking lost, & avoiding eye contact. If this happens to you, take it in stride. Ask to have Chris as your waiter & he will make it all better! We enjoyed our breakfast & had a lot of fun with Chris. He was funny, interesting & attentive. He brought us a carafe of coffee when it was clear we were drinking it faster than most. I love this sort if thing from my waiter! We will be back & will be asking for Chris to serve us. He rocks & the food was pretty good!! I posted pictures of our food and Chris so that you can make sure you get the right Chris.

    (4)

  • Shelly C.

    I was hosting a small birthday party for my best friend a couple years ago with a couple of her guests were 'food critics' (And I just started working and did not make good income to allow me to eat out in nice restaurants yet :) I picked this place by making a couple of pages of notes after I did the research on some restaurant in the Seattle restaurant week list. Of course, the food, atmosphere, service all impressed me!! Wine pairing was great too! It kind of impressed our friends by picking out this nice rest for my girlfriend's birthday dinner with my little experience of eating out back then. And my girlfriend was so touched after she pull out the map I printed out and a stack of papers about all the notes I made when I picked out the restaurant for her. Ahem... thanks for letting me to share my little story here...long story short!! I went back to barking frog for the Seattle Restaurant Week the April 2012. This time I brought my fiance and again, I impressed my guest :) My fiance had been following me for Seattle Restaurant Week in this two years, and he commented Barking Frog is his first pick in his Seattle Restaurant Week experience. I had the steel head and my fiance had the pork belly which we just got nothing to complain about it :) I posted a photo of their Seattle Restaurant Week menu. It is a great place and I will keep bringing my beloved ones to dine in here :)

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    Visited this upscale restaurant with great expectations and was very let down. The restaurant is best attribute was service. The food was not very good, the spotted shrimp ravioli had a tarragon based sauce that so overpowered the dish you could not taste the shrimp. Followed with the dungeness crab salad and again tarragon overpowered the dish. We gave up and did not order an entrée. I had asked for a special chocolate desert when I made the reservation as it was our anniversary, which turned out to be a slice on chocolate cake with a spearmint gelato which was so strong it was uneatable and overpowered the cake! All and all, it was an expensive but disappointing evening.

    (2)

  • Adrianne W.

    Unlike the previous reviewer's raving for Frog's restaurant week, my feeling for their restaurant week menu is just, Meh... My boyfriend and I are very enthusiastic restaurant week lovers. Through this event twice a year, we have found so many restaurants we like and keep going back afterwards. For Barking Frog, we're not so sure. The biggest reason for our uncertainty about returning is that their restaurant week menu shares no common part with the regular menu. Instead of letting the first time customers have a taste of their regular menu or signature dishes, which is most of other restaurant week participants do, they just went out to create a completely new set of menu! Sure, if the food on this new menu tastes fabulous, we will also probably go back. Now let's talk about food. Alert: portions are very small! I do understand restaurants scale down the portions of the restaurant week menu to fit the $28 price, as well as our stomach. I can't take normal portions for three courses anyway, but Barking Frog's portions are the smallest we've ever seen among all the restaurants we've tried these years. A good indicator is that my boyfriend had to have a big bowl of cheerios when we got home because he was still hungry! As for the taste, I agree with the previous reviewer Sara, I definitely love their soup and prawn appetizer, however, same as she mentioned, there were only two prawns lonely laying on that plate, making that dish look a bit sad, hehe. Their entrees and desserts are very mediocre. The hanger steak I ordered was lukewarm even it was placed on a very hot plate, how weird! The taste of steak is a bit bland. The stuffed quail my boyfriend he ordered tastes okay, but it's such a tiny thing and full of bones, so it's hard to have a good bite and truly taste it. The devil foods cake is a bit dry and the passion fruit sorbet is pretty good, but lack of some balance in the flavor. Overall, Meh, not recommended.

    (3)

  • Charlie L.

    Treated myself to excellent food at the Barking Frog today - they were participating in Dine Around Seattle, and for $15 my mommy friend Eve and I got a couple of fabulous meals. 4 stars because the Cuban sandwich is NOWHERE close to Paseo, and although a great deal at $15 (with great service), the food is totally not worth paying the regular prices. I will come back every year for Dine Around Seattle, but probably won't come otherwise.

    (4)

  • CA F.

    Were here for Easter Sunday and it was a brunch menu which we were not expecting, but it was very good. I had the cobb salad and husband had the corned beef hash, which he claimed was the second best he's ever had outside of his favorite (Robert's in Tucson, AZ). The service was certainly not rushed, it was relaxing, even though there were many large groups. Overall, very nice experience. Restaurant is in a beautiful area so we were able to take a nice leisurely drive after our meal. Thank you.

    (5)

  • Frogwarts C.

    Our whole group enjoyed lunch at the Barking Frog. My salad & scallops were fantastic! My friend's ceviche was delicious. Those who had sandwiches said they tasted good but all were a bit over-stuffed. Our service was good. The grounds were beautiful. I only wish the prices had been a little more reasonable and that the waitress had not repeatedly bumped my chair as she passed serving other customers. The table arrangement was a bit tight.

    (4)

  • Kristine H.

    We came here to celebrate one of those annual occasions... you know the ones where you throw caution to the wind, ignore the price tags and rut like happy little pigs? Well Wilbur, that's exactly what we did. Excited by the prospect of a promotional prix fixe menu, we arrived and realised that they weren't featuring it on that particular day. Undaunted and hungry, we still had an anniversary to celebrate so we opted to stay for dinner. The hostess found a table for us and we only waited 10-15 minutes tops. The server came quickly with menus and water. When we said we wouldn't be ordering wine, she seemed a little surprised but cleared the glasses from the table. We placed our order and she brought us a plate of bread with seasoned butter. Our appetizer was the "Salty & Sweet Big Eye Tuna" - toasted peanuts, wasabi sprouts with Asian caramel + shaved ginger. The flavours worked together better than either of us imagined and the presentation was beautiful. I don't want to get ahead of myself but the presentation was beautiful on ALL of the items we ordered. The salads were next to arrive. He selected a mixture of baby lettuces with a fat wedge of bleu cheese, smoked almonds and a Cognac-poached Sekel Pear. I chose a warm salad made of Dungeness crab, butter braised leeks, spiced walnuts and Kaiware topped with a thick slice of green apple. We traded small bites not to be stingy but because we both loved what we chose. Three empty plates later and we were pleased with each bite. We noticed that the timing from the kitchen was excellent. There was time between our courses for conversation and digestion. We didn't feel rushed and savoured the meal slowly, a nice change from eating at other places where sometimes you can sense they want you to hurry. And it was while we were discussing that very thing when the main courses arrived! I selected grilled sea scallops as my entrée. They were served atop a confit chicken hash made with apple bacon and mirepoix in beurre blanc. He opted for a pasta dish that sounded decadent - braised Kobe beef cheeks with Beecher's white cheddar gnocchi in an apple cider gastrique with Fuji apple and Cipollini onions. I should have referred to his dish as obscene because the richness of the flavours increased with each bite. A movie was next on our agenda so we skipped dessert in favour of Sour Patch Kids and Sno-Caps. I'm sure had we saved room for it, our choices would have pleased us as much as the other dishes. My single visit here garnered an easy four stars. We plan to try them again in October during Restaurant Week to see if they can get that fifth one.

    (4)

  • Skye A.

    Continuous perfection, great ambiance, superb quality of food, great service. Thank you for making my morning this past Saturday. As usual, we get the round table by the fire, and as usual, we leave with a huge smile in our face. This is a great place to spend time with the family. Looking forward to having dinner sometime soon.

    (5)

  • Vickie L.

    So sad, I have had 2 meals here in the last 6 months, and both were below average. The food served wasn't hot, and also not pleasant to eat or look at. The bread pudding was like eating pureed bananas.

    (1)

  • Christine Y.

    I went for Dine Around Seattle lunch (3 courses, $15) and had a pretty good experience. The restaurant itself has a upscale lodge-y feel--lots of wood in the decor and fireplace in the center of a circular table. I went with two others so we got a taste of most everything on the menu. Had I not been able to try a variety of flavors, this might be a 3 star review.. Of the 1st course options, the beet salad was a little bland but great if you want to go healthy. Portions were generous with the beets. The prawns were battered and fried with a mayonnaisey outside, reminiscent of how shrimp is done at American Chinese joints..but the succulent shrimp made up for it. The soup was a bit thin for my tastes (as far as creamy soups go) but I enjoyed the flavor. Entrees: The scallop and shrimp skewers were delicious but I wish they gave MORE. Polenta on bottom was creamy and had a nice kick (yes, it was a bit spicy). My chicken was very well done. For how blackened the skin got, the meat inside just fell off the fork. Cream sauce was too rich for me, though. I would've been fine with just olive oil dressing my dish. Dessert-wise, was not wow-ed by the pomegranate sorbet. And to this day will not understand why sorbets, even lemon flavored ones, are so damn sweet. Oh well. Go for the chocolate creme brulee or the pine nut tart. Mmm Did I mention it was only $15 per person? A pretty good deal, especially if you go with people and share. Sharing is caring, after all...

    (4)

  • Britt B.

    Regretfully, I have to give Barking Frog 2 stars based on two recent visits. The food is pretty good here, not spectacular, not warranting the price that goes along with it, but they have some nice choices and it generally tastes alright. There's no "wow factor" here though, and with Woodinville now having several "new guys" in town who offer up some pretty stiff competition at much lower prices, I think Barking Frog needs to step it up a little bit to justify those prices. Many of these competitors are within walking distance of the hotel. Having said that, what really kills it for me at Barking Frog is the service. At both visits, we had reservations, and both times we were left waiting for a very long time for our seats. The last time, it was busy. Today, the restaurant was only half full and we were still asked to sit and wait, as were two other parties who entered after us. After we sat down, a young man came and greeted us, asked us what we'd like to drink, and left to get what we ordered. I assumed this was our waiter. However, we were then approached by a guy who wanted to take our order. I only know his name because he had a name tag on, but there was no introduction, no offerings of the "specials" that I later overheard him telling another table, and just kind of that, "What can I get you?" kind of thing... Both our food and beverages took a long time to come out. My husband's OJ tasted strange, was oddly thick like nectar, and brownish instead of orange. We guessed it wasn't fresh. My hot chocolate had clearly come from a Swiss Miss packet. Our food was decent tasting, although my husband's eggs were not cooked to order (he asked for runny, he got them cooked hard) and my English muffin was so tough that I could not cut it with the butter knife that was provided. All I wanted was a steak knife so I could eat my breakfast, but there was no one in sight to find me one. We could see people back in the kitchen, but no one walking around the dining room checking on people. So, I went along and did the best I could with the butter knife, but it slipped all over my plate, made a mess, and I'm sure was entertaining for those watching me. Then, I ran out of water. Then, I was out of hot chocolate. And then, I drank all of my husband's water and he had drank all of his juice. Three bites into our meal, and we had nothing to drink and that's how it remained for the rest of our meal. Try eating a English muffin with no water and see how fun that is. Now we just wanted the bill. After at least ten minutes of rubber necking in our chairs, still no one in site except a group of female employees huddled and gossiping around the bar and we finally spotted our waiter chatting it up with a buddy in a back room. Once our waiter resurfaced we had to flag him down and asked for the bill. He said, "Sorry you ran dry there, do you want more?", to which I responded, "Not anymore."...as quite honestly, I was just ready to get out of there at this point. I wasn't rude about it, I just didn't want anything else delaying our bill. When he came back with our bill, he was rather confrontational to me, saying I looked upset, and his tone and his volume were both very embarrassing to me as the four ladies seated next to us snickered. I told him that I felt like our food was dumped off and then everyone disappeared, to which he responded that his "back-up waiters" said that they checked on everyone and that everything was o.k. I could tell he was getting angry, and I felt like his response was disproportionate to the situation, so I tried to diffuse it by saying, "It's o.k, have a nice day..." He tensed up, put his hands in the air, let out a sigh of disgust, and left us. A) Don't blame it on other people, dude. So you messed up. It was YOUR table and YOU didn't take care of it. I don't care about your back-up staff. Everyone's been there, just take accountability for it. B) Embarrassing me in front of other patrons is a sure fire way to make sure we don't return. C) Anger management. Two lousy beverages and two breakfasts with no service turned to bad service = $45. I feel ripped off. We had a great meal at Purple the night before. Two glasses of wine, an appy, and two entrees for $60. We even had a waiter.

    (2)

  • Malea X.

    great food, excellent service. it's obvious that they pride themselves on their service. extensive wine list and great cocktails. almost anything on the menu can be made gluten-free and they brought me gluten-free crackers for the items for which everyone else in my party had bread. that's the kind of thing that earns a 5th star. the cheese plate is beautiful, with grapes, dried fruit, almonds and jam. the prawns app reminds me of the walnut prawns i loved as a kid at the local chinese restaurant, and the steelhead entree is quite good, though i found the maple-bourbon glaze way too sweet. this is definitely on my radar for date night when hubby and i feel like spoiling ourselves.

    (5)

  • An T.

    Met up with a friend here for lunch for Restaurant week. Started with the Grand Mariner Prawns. A small plate came out with literally 3 green leaves what appeared to be a salad and two prawns... Surprised how skimpy the salad was. The entree of herb cheese ravioli was good. The cream sauce was light and not heavy like a normal alfredo sauce. The dessert was disappointing. I got the apple tart and the crust was so hard I thought I would bend the spoon or break the plate once I broke through. The ice cream had a overpowering cinnamon flavor to it couldn't taste apple at all.

    (3)

  • Ercenk K.

    Good food, and not so much pushy and annoying service, in the name of being friendly like it was the last time.

    (4)

  • Sabrina H.

    We ordered a salad and a hamburger on a Saturday afternoon, and waited too long for mediocre food. The staff was excellent- try it on a less busy day?

    (2)

  • Mrs T.

    Our visit yesterday got off to a bad start. I had made a reservation online, the afternoon before, and had the choice of 2 timeslots for brunch on May 4th - 9:30, or 9:45 - I opted for 9:45. When we arrived, the hostess told me there was no reservation under our name, and after further investigation informed me I had made the reservation for the 3rd, not the 4th. If I'd been more on the ball, I would have whipped out my smart phone and pulled up the confirmation email, but I didn't think to do that, unfortunately. She then said there were no tables available, because the 9:45 and 10:00 am crowds were all due in. A big production was made of trying to accommodate us, seating us at one side of the fire pit, with a party of 6 on the other. It was chilly by the door, but at least we could eat. It was interesting to note, though, that several of the tables remained empty for the hour we spent there. As for the food, the beignets were good, and the huckleberry pancakes were decent, but overpriced at $15. The corned beef hash was mediocre at best, though - large chunks of meat, not shredded as described, in a tiny cast iron skillet, and the over-easy eggs were overdone instead. The server was very attentive, but all in all, an average experience. I double checked my confirmation at home later, and it did say the 4th - I would email it to them if I could, just to prove I was right, but there's no email address listed on their website.

    (2)

  • Jim K.

    Terriffic! Tried the Barking Frog during the Seattle Restaurant Week promtion. Will definitely go back. Food was interesting, imaginative, fresh and creative flavor combinations. Service was attentive, but not oppressive. Decor is tasteful and understated. Restaurant Week was a great deal, regular menu looked pretty reasonable.

    (4)

  • Alex W.

    Environment is good but service is slow. Food was over cooked and one of our dish was forgotten.

    (1)

  • Patrick L.

    Came here for lunch because we had a good experience @HerbFarm and @WillowsLodge. Excellent setting but i think they are trying to crowd more sitting area. Got there on Friday@11:45am, still there is sitting, but by 12:10 its pack and getting loud. Good Service. I wont go back for the lamb burger (it is mixed lamb and pork) but the soup and other sandwiches looks great. They did a superb job with the truffle fries. I will be back but i will try other places first. If you are not on company time, try the wines.

    (3)

  • Hailee L.

    I came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and was very impressed. I ordered the brioche french toast which comes with vanilla butter & bourbon syrup for $13. However, several things sounded appealing on the menu so I talked my boyfriend into ordering my second choice, the croque madame, which was toasted brioche, black forest ham, two fried eggs, topped with gruyère, and roasted potatoes $14. I had every intention of eating half of each meal we ordered so I could try both. (: They were both very tasty and having some of each gave me the perfect balance of sweet and savory. We sat out on the balcony as it was a fairly warm morning which was quite nice as well. The host and the servers were very friendly too. All in all, great experience there.

    (4)

  • Jamie R.

    A friend and I planned to finally try out Barking Frog during restaurant week, and although I am glad I finally tried it out, overall it was unremarkable I not really worth a second trip. First off I wasn't feeling the whole ambiance thing, for some reason it seemed a bit cold, and the staff didn't help in that category. Our server was attentive and efficient but none too friendly. My friend got the shrimp appetizer, I don't remember what I got, but I remember hers because it was excellent! I could eat those delicious buttery shrimp all day!! The salmon entree we both got was good, well cooked, seasoned etc. The dessert was tasty as it was some sort of salty sweet something. As I mentioned above, it was good, but not so good that I am dying to make a trip back and that's really what says a good restaurant to me, one where I keep thinking about it when the experience is over.

    (3)

  • Andy M.

    Can't say anything about the food but their food truck drives like an asshole tourist.

    (1)

  • Carolina Q.

    We visited the Barking Frog pretty much by accident. We just moved from San Francisco Bay Area to Woodinville and we spent the day unpacking and cleaning up the house. Since we didn't have any food at home, I made a reservation for 3 at 8:30 PM via Open Table on 12/22. I didn't know much about the restaurant but based on the reviews we decided to try it. We were just hungry and tired, so we didn't even have time to clean up a little. When we arrived at the restaurant we felt quite undressed for the occasion. We were greeted by the hostess, but she didn't make us feel welcome. She mumbled something about having to wait for our table, even though we arrived on time and there were two other unoccupied tables nearby. After 10 minutes we were seated. I thought we were going to have a disappointing experience, but then our server came and he was just delightful. He was kind, attentive, and caring to our daughter too! The food was quite nice but the win for us was the wine selection. We are foodies and coming from the Bay Area, I was really sad to leave my dear Napa and Sonoma Wine countries as well as the amazing variety of choices for food lovers. However I am very excited about the wines that are now available to us. We will come back, a little bit more prepared and will make sure we even make reservations way in advance so we don't have to wait.

    (4)

  • Maren H.

    Restaurant Week is the perfect time to come here. I loved the Steak dish I had and the Pot du Creme (SP?) was amazing. We had reservations so we were seated promptly. The servers were nice. My only thought was that if we weren't there on restaurant week the prices were a bit over the top, even for high end. Other than that it was a huge yay!

    (4)

  • Mary W.

    We had brunch today at the Frog. We come here a lot and I have yet to write a review. But today the sun was shining just so and I thought why not?! Hattie, the host was delightful and we were seated quickly without having a reservation. I had the crab cakes Benedict (highly recommend) and my boyfriend the omelet special. Everything was amazing and the service was great. We like to sit around and enjoy a leisurely brunch and we never felt rushed. We will be back again, as usual! I would recommend coming here for a casual lunch before wine tasting! Looking forward to returning for a special dinner soon.

    (5)

  • Erin M.

    *This review is specifically regarding brunch* I have now eaten brunch here a few times and the last visit was the icing on the cake for determining how I feel about their brunch which is unfortunately not super positive. It's pricey- I have no problem paying for a great, quality, meal but unfortunately I can't justify the $16 country breakfast I had this last weekend. Along with a 11-14$ bloody mary, I walked away with a $30 tab that I completely regretted. Lack of quality- I love me a great country breakfast... I mean, who doesn't?! Potatoes, eggs, bacon? Well, I was presented with a very disappointing plate. The potatoes were oven baked, which would normally be fine, but they weren't seasoned at all and were slightly dry. I've never dipped my potatoes in ketchup to hydrate them, they were just out right plain and not impressive. I requested the three eggs be poached easy (since I love breaking them over hashbrowns) to find 2/3 were hard and the other a questionable medium. Lastly, the English muffin looked like it came from a store bought bag. I'd rather spend a quarter of that price on a really good country breakfast at a place that knows how to poach an egg and season their food. Our server was nice enough although he, nor anyone else, ever asked if I needed another drink. I chose not to complain about my dish because I quite frankly didn't want to wait for it to be made once again. All in all, it's a bummer but Barking Frog is over rated for brunch. Hit up Pomegranate, Brown Bag, or even Cactus if you want a quality meal at an appropriately set price.

    (2)

  • Rebecca F.

    Kicked off Restaurant Week at the Barking Frog. -Dinner- I've been hearing so many good things about this place, decided it was the perfect opportunity to check it out while RS is going on. Located in Woodinville's wine country, enjoy the drive passing through all the different wineries along the way. Free parking, same lot as Willow's Lodge. Smallish, quaint restaurant, gives off a ski lodge feel with a covered fire pit near the entrance. Cozy. :) We had reservations and were seated shortly after arriving. If you normally pass up on the bread basket, try at least a piece here. Soft, bottomless sourdough bread w/sundried tomato tapenade + fried capers. Yumm. I loved it so much, the waiter gave me the recipe for the tapenade. Nice! My boyfriend and I ordered different things to share. He passed on the wine pairing, since he's not a big fan of sparkling. Our waiter took his time to give him tastes of different reds 'til finding one of his liking. Appetizers -Yukon Gold Potato Soup Truffle Oil **Must try. Thick in texture, flavorful, A LOT of truffle oil. Yummm...Would make a trip back just for this soup!** -Swiss Chard and Kale Salad Asian Pears, Cougar Gold Cheese, Cranberries, White Balsamic Vinaigrette. **Surprisingly good. The olives and cranberries really complimented this lightly sauteed salad.** Entrees -Grilled Hanger Steak Caramelized Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Crispy gnocchi, Demi Glace. **Flavorful, tender, the pan fried gnocchi really added to the dish. Oak-y, sweet sauce** -Lamb Patty with caramelized onions. **Slightly sweet sauce, tender melt-in-your-mouth lamb, mashed potatoes....delicious. Desserts -Chocolate genache **HIGHLIGHT OF OUR MEAL - Amazing flavors. Smokey, rich, decadent, salty. Topped with a branch of milk chocolate and coconut marshmallow fluffs. Heaven...OMG. -Ginger bread **Dense ginger bread topped with hazelnut ice cream and bourbon marshmallow fluff. Accompanied with honey fried cashews. Delicious food & friendly service. I'm already daydreaming about the genache... (!!)

    (4)

  • Cosmic B.

    What does a barking frog sounds like? NOM NOM! This gem of a restaurant is in a wonderful part of Woodinville next door to the fancy-pants Herb Garden and across from the lovely Willows Lodge. Barking frog is like your favorite pair of designer jeans that you can dress up or down and feel awesome, sexy, and comfy all at the same time. Great space, good for groups or romantic dinner - nice ambiance and decor without the pretentiousness of other restaurants of this caliber. Great service - quick yet individualized and excellent guest services. Menu is the perfect size with some excellent staples (lamb anything here is great), duck salad, truffle fries (OMG!) Wine list is great - surrounded by wineries, it's no wonder they have the selection you want. This is a place you can make reservations, dress up, have a romantic evening that carries across to the Willows Lodge -- or stumble in there with your jeans and tshirt for some great food, good drinks and fun. Go - it'll be on your list of favs in no time.

    (5)

  • Matt S.

    I'd been meaning to try Barking Frog for a while and finally went last weekend for a belated Valentine's Day dinner. The service was excellent from start to finish but we didn't feel the food justified the prices. We orderered: Butternut Squash (Soup du Jour) - Really excellent, it was the best thing we ordered. Caesar Salad - A good caesar salad but nothing special. Oven Roasted Black Cod - Not very good, it was overwhelmingly sweet like bad Chinese food - meh :-p Seared Scallops - Pretty good, I liked the curry sauce and vegetables. Definitely better than the black cod. After a couple glasses of wine, tax, and tip it came to around $150 and we felt that wasn't a good value, considering the food wasn't impressive and the ambiance isn't anything special, and that there are much better options available at that price point so we likely won't return.

    (3)

  • Tyler S.

    What did I pay for? I got the lobster and it was cold and tasted like nutmeg. It came with some really nasty dried meat. I don't even know what that was. The only food that was good was the dessert. We paid over 140 for just two people. I could use that money for a lot of other things. The waiter was friendly and was good at her job but that doesn't make up for the nasty food.

    (1)

  • Belinda B.

    Such poor service. Watched as many tables seated after us had drink orders taken, and meals delivered. I guess we were foolish to wait that long, but kept hoping as the place had been recommended. Finally walked out. Apologies to the manager, but 'free appetizers' really wasn't going to cut it after the being ignored for half an hour.

    (1)

  • Abby G.

    Awesome place. Must try their Bloody Mary. Will change your life. ;)

    (4)

  • Kevin C.

    Really Good!!! with great service to boot! We came here for dine around or restaurant week (don't remember) but the desserts were amazing, and the wine selection was great too.

    (4)

  • Michelle D.

    Best crabcake eggs benedict.!

    (4)

  • Josephine L.

    I had the crab cakes benedict which were awesome. The prices are a bit in the high end fur the portion and the service was average.

    (4)

  • Peggy B.

    7pm on a Monday night. Seated right away. Quite a few people in the restaurant, but not quite full. Ordered fairly quick because of poor service reviews. No alcoholic drinks as we had visited tasting rooms most of the day. Starter: Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade w Sourdough Rosemary Bread, very good. Entree. Scallops, Pork Belly, and corn Risotto. Sauce? Very Good!!! Spouse had Alaskan Halibut w English peas, nice, light & flaky . Dessert. Popcorn ice cream. See picture, Interesting, good, different! Definitely would come back and reorder scallop dish and ice cream! We must have caught the staff on a good night. Jared, the assistant server, very nice & helpful. Food delivery was timely. No complaints here. Saw lamb & steak dishes pass by the table that looked really good. Also a prawn appetizer. Must order next time we're here.

    (4)

  • Farah F.

    Seriously, the fact that Barking Frog participates in the 25 for $25 deal every year is beyond amazing to me. The food is soooo good. There's really no point for me to list what items are great since the menu is seasonal. All I can say is, get whatever looks good to you on the menu, it'll be amazing (or at least very good). I would say that the filet mignon that I had there was sooooo good, such tender beef. Pretty much up there in terms of best steak ever. We had this salad (I think) that was so amazing and the waiter grabbed the recipe from the back since so many people asked for it. I wish i remember now what it is, I know there's fried capers involved. The wait staff is always professional even when it gets very busy. And you gotta love it when they grab recipes for you when you rave about a dish (where did that recipe go??) Love it :) Wish it was closer instead of all the way out in Woodinville.

    (4)

  • Natalie D.

    Brunch was an epic fail, as was the in room dining quality at willows. Never returning.

    (1)

  • Jerry M.

    Bomb food and wine selection.

    (4)

  • Isabel B.

    Loved the warm Kale salad. Great wine selection. Nice atmosphere. Will be back.

    (4)

  • Crystle W.

    Visited this place awhile back when they were part of a 2 for 30 deal. That included a salad, entre and dessert for 2 ppl that you know the chef put a lot of work into because not only did it LOOK impeccable it tasted impeccable. Regular prices are spendy but I'm sure well worth it! When I go again I will repost to confirm!! More of a fancy atmosphere than casual but staff was very nice. Parking is easy and being in Woodinville close to winerys and the Red Hook brewery.

    (4)

  • S S.

    Came here for brunch with a friend. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros with a side of roasted potatoes and she had the breakfast burritto. AMAZING was an understatement. Everything was fresh and very well-made. The mango salsa verde with the burritos was outstanding. Also ask for their on-the-house bread with butter. We had the pecan raisin bread with butter. SO GOOD. Chewy but freshly made and you could sense that in the food. Obviously, the people who cook this kind of food love food. Will come back in a heartbeat.

    (5)

  • Katya L.

    I've been meaning to come out here for quite some time, and considering it's 15 minutes from the office, it's taken me a while to finally make it out. Apparently I haven't been missing much... sadly the Barking Frog did not live up to the hype. We drove out and got seated immediately because I had made reservations. Stuck to the Restaurant Week menu, no wine for me thanks I've got to head back to work (luckily this wasn't pushed). Looking around, we were easily the youngest in the restaurant (barring a toddler at the table behind us). It seemed patronized almost entirely by wealthy retirees and ladies who lunched. Where were all the foodies who raved about the place? Mysterious. We started with the Grand Marnier prawns for me and the cauliflower soup for my friend. He said the soup was good, but my prawns (two sad shrimp next to a few strands of lettuce) were a little bitter. For the main course we both had the croque monsiuer, and it was good, but it's hard to screw up a grilled cheese sandwich and fries. For dessert, I had the semolina cake, which was kind of dry and the semolina seeds in the cake gave it a distracting, hard, crunchy texture. My friend's dark chocolate tart was much better - creamy and not too sweet, yum. The service was just okay - our food took a while to bring out (except the starters, which were very obviously pre-made) and our empty dishes sat for too long before being cleared. Overall, I was not impressed. A disappointing note to end Restaurant Week on.

    (3)

  • Ira A.

    Had two breakfasts and one dinner here recently -- staying at the Lodge next door made it easy. Breakfast -- quite good. Great pancakes and breakfast burrito, strong coffee (as expected -- this is WA!), nice fresh orange juice, helpful and friendly staff. Dinner was also quite tasty, although the short-staff situation made it a challenge for the service. It does get a bit noisy in here, and the food is good. The wine list is extensive. I've had better, I've had worse. The hype may have been well-deserved at one point, but perhaps we caught them on an off-evening. Frankly, I expected better food -- the fish was nothing special (I can cook it better myself); the presentation was nice, but the food lacked seasoning.

    (4)

  • Anna N.

    Delicious Foie Gras! I came here w/the president of my company who happens to be here from Paris & so we wanted to give him a taste of "American" food. The decor and ambiance of the place i thought was very impressive to show. Also, the fact that they grow their own herbs I thought made it moreso. We started off with 3 appetitizers, oysters, foie gras & another dish i cannot remember the name, but it had prosciutto in it. All three dishes were delicious! Great portion & presentation. The foie gras even met the approval of my president, even though they cook it differently than Paris. The meal was topped off with a bottle of Pinot Noir from OR (their wine list is from WA & OR). Our frenchie president thought it was good, but nothing like French wine (of course).....=P For dinner we had the Roasted Muscovy Duck Breast, Oven Roasted Sea Bass & Sous Vide NW Beef Tenderloin. I thought the duck was just okay, they definitely give you a big portion of it, along w/the pasta. The Sea Bass & Tenderloin i was told was excellent! Everyone was raving how good it was. We ended it with creme brulee & dark chocolate coffee ganache. They were both good & the portions were pretty big. I am definitely not complaining about this at all! I left there VERY full & satisfied. If i had guest coming into town I would take them to this place again.

    (4)

  • Seth M.

    I have been to barking frog many times and this review is for dinner, not breakfast as breakfast is pretty wonderful there. For dinner the last time we arrived we were greeted by a young hostess that clearly was far more interested in how she looked than the experience of the guests arriving. We were on time for our reservation. She sat us in the bar citing we needed to wait. Not a huge deal at this point. About 20 minutes later she said our table was ready and gestured over to a small table right by a wooden pillar. If you haven't been there this will make less sense but this table and a few others like it are horrible. You are 6 inches from the people to your right and the same on your left. Your are nearly 4 feet from the person you are there with so you have to yell in the very loud room to be heard and then you get the looks from the people crammed all around you. My wife and I wanted a romantic dinner and this was not the place to do it. Having done this table before I told the hostess that we didn't want to sit there. She in her super cold I could care less way said that's all I have. We stayed at the bar and in 5 minutes other tables were free and no one came in. Any decent service would have said if you are willing to wait we could find you a table you would like. There was none of that. We ended up spending our romantic night eating at the bar. This wasn't terrible as the bartender was pretty cool. The entrees were overpriced. I got the scallops which was 3 scallops and a lot of rice for 38 bucks. The bartender was gone for long periods of time too making the service poor, but she was clearly overwhelmed. Dessert was terrible. Not even decent just really bad. It looked beautiful but had no flavor distinctiveness or anything even satisfying about it. I just felt like I should have passed half way through. In general dinner service is terrible here. They really don't get service being key for the luxury prices they are charging. For me when I spend that I want service first not more stress trying to enjoy my wife for a special evening. Get a hostess who cares and staff enough to ensure everyone is well tended to.

    (2)

  • Wesley T.

    We had an unbelievable experience. My wife and I both ordered red meat and it was cooked exactly how we wanted and expected. The prawn appetizer was to die for and the service was incredible. You will walk out of there satisfied but the tab won't feel good in the morning.

    (5)

  • Mrs Schlau M.

    I had the corned beef hash for breakfast, the corned beef was not shredded as described in the menu, it was cubed and very dry. Underneath the dry corned beef were roasted potatoes which were good, but the dry corned beef was making the dish undesirable. The huckleberry pancake (I got as desert) was pretty good. Service was ok.

    (3)

  • LB D.

    Great place to come for food and wine! Love what Chef Bobby Moore creates here!

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    My second trip here was under protest. I did not want to come, AT ALL, due to the absolutely lackluster first visit. I'm glad I did; the Prime Rib Steak and Cheese was fantastic, the pizzetta appetizer we shared was heavenly, and the French onion soup was stupendous. So, go there.

    (4)

  • Joel R.

    My experience at the Barking Frog fell on the beginning of restaurant week. The house was packed, even early in the week, and even way out Eastside. Fortunately, my party had reservations and we were seated immediately. Service came quickly, and was quite professional, although they did push the expensive wine list a bit aggressively. The atmosphere was good, slightly dated perhaps, but very much in keeping with the Woodinville aesthetic. Tucked inside the main menu was the restaurant week menu, which was sufficiently diverse to please everyone at the table. However, I will note that the menu was not vegetarian-friendly, which was odd considering that most Seattle-area restaurants offer at least one vegetarian option during these promotions. My food was hit or miss, which merited the deduction. There were plenty of seafood options on the menu and that's the direction I chose. My appetizer, the scallop beignet, was good. My wife's cauliflower soup was even better; in fact was the best dish of the evening. The main dishes disappointed by comparison. The pork cheeks were fine, although a bit salty. My albacore was overcooked and quite bland. Dessert, especially the creme caramel, was quite tasty, but it was not enough to salvage the unfortunately ill-prepared fish. So overall, something a little better than the star rating but not quite good enough for four stars.

    (3)

  • Jan M.

    My company comes here several times a year. I think this place is fantastic. I was telling my friends about this restaurant and how they should try it. Since restaurant week was happening it was a great opportunity for them to try it at a decent price. We all know that barking frog is in the high side and they deserve to be because their food is worth it. I walked in and the hostess sat us by the fire which was great for our group. My boyfriend and I got there early so we started off with the elk tartare. It was sooo good. You must try it. They also give you bread and I could have just ate that since it was so good. Our server kept checking on us. He was a pretty cool guy. Once our friends showed up some tried the elk tartare and was surprised that they liked it. We ordered from the restaurant week menu. We did the shrimp salad which was good. Yes it was a small portion but it's an appetizer. We also got salad which was filling both were really good. The waiter suggested to get a bottle of wine to share instead of the wine pairing since it would be cheaper and more wine which was really nice of him to let us know. The fish was the best. We ordered both fish and steak. The goat cheese cheese cake was yummy. Everything was prepared well and it was all very delicious. Their regular menu is yummy too. The lamb is a must try. I saw a review on here that ticked me off. This place is not the cheapest place and I think 50 dollars for two is decent. Again this place isn't cheap because they do a great job preparing the food and the price is worth it. They also have really good wine. I absolutely love this place can't wait to come back in a few months. Great atmosphere, customer service, fantastic food, and a great place to bring a date.

    (5)

  • Nancy H.

    My family and I came here last night for hubby's birthday and because it was Seattle Restaurant Week and we've always wanted to try it out! Ideally I'd give the restaurant 3 1/2 stars, but since half stars aren't an option, I'll round it up to 4 stars. (NOTE: I'm not sure if reviewing this - or any - restaurant during Restaurant Week is indicative of the establishment's usual service and/or food. So keep that in mind). The restaurant is lovely, with a very cozy lay-out and a beautiful circular table with central fireplace/pit in the center. The ambiance is warm and inviting. As Melody noted below, the bathrooms are immaculate and my daughter loved the scented hand creams (!). The restroom is small, though, and 3 ladies came in while my daughter and I were there. It was cramped. And the stalls were tiny. But overall, very nice. Last night was cold, wet, windy and rainy. Despite our family sitting a third way down the restaurant against the window, every time the front door opened, we all got a cold blast of air. I can't imagine what it would be like if we were seated by the door! The waitstaff was terrific. The lady (Keiko?) who initially came to our table kept filling our water glasses and bringing us soft bread with tomato tamenade, which we adored. Our waiter, Brian, was a gem: attentive but not intrusive, very knowledgeable about wines and the menu (said he worked there 10 years) - just a super-nice guy. Three of us ordered off the special $28 3-course menu. Daughter #1 had the roasted beet salad while hubby and I had the Grand Marnier marinated prawns. The salad was good but the portion was tiny (beyond tiny, really). THe prawns were to die for. Seriously, the best dish of the night. Hubby said he wanted to lick the plate. It was that good! For the main course, we three had the trout. It was excellent, but again, portions were small. For dessert, daughter #1 had the sorbet (she said it was tasty. It came in a tiny square plate, and I think there was one scoop, but I could be wrong there). Hubby and I had the chocolate- banana bread pudding. Now...I love bread pudding with a passion, and I've had lots of different types of it, in many a restaurant. This was not really bread pudding. Instead, it was more like a small round piece of banana bread. Truly, it was banana bread. But it was brownish, so maybe that's where the chocolate part came in. It was in no way pudding-like. It was even a bit dry. We ate it, but it was so-so at best. We liked how they wrote "Happy Birthday" in chocolate on the plate for my hubby and had a candle; nice touch! The coffee was good. Daughter #2 ordered off the regular menu, opting for a caesar salad and a bowl of soup. The salad was medium-sized and good but not special. The soup was in a very small bowl, and was a chilled asparagus soup. My kid was intrigued with the flavor, and I tried it (it was quite good and refreshing), but when I later saw the bill, it cost $12! Did I mention it was in a small bowl? For dessert she had the apple tartlet which she loved. That cost $8. All in all, we had a lovely night. Our food was good (some, very good), the wine was good, the waiter was wonderful.

    (4)

  • Sofs H.

    We decided to come here on a wet rainy night - and SO glad we did. Ambiance is great, especially the large fire pit in the center, food is delicious, wine list is super extensive and service was very attentive without being too overbearing. Love this place and will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Jennifer O.

    I came here during restaurant week and felt like it was just ok. I would definitely not pay full price here, it just isn't that good. There are so many better places in Seattle to waste your time coming all the way out here and spending a ton of money. I got the braised short ribs, and they just tasted like they hadn't been cooked long enough for what they were. There were big globs of fat in them, and I have never experienced that with any other short ribs. It also came with a polenta, which was dry. We also had a chocolate and raspberry dessert, which was nothing special. A big meh to this place.

    (3)

  • E D.

    Wonderful setting and overall a good experience. A bit heavy on the oil for my wife's scallop entree, we weren't even certain as to why, since they were delicious once the oil was scraped off. The bad part is she specifically asked if these had light oil. My steak was phenomenal and the salads were both lovely.

    (4)

  • Miran W.

    Easily my favorite restaurant. I go here around 5 to 6 times a year, despite the high price. The food is, quite frankly, that good. The service is stellar, and the chef is in a class by himself. I love the casual/relaxed atmosphere. It's a nice complement to the extraordinary food. The menu is diverse, always changing, and always interesting. Highly recommended! Give yourself a treat and pay Barking Frog a visit. You won't regret it.

    (5)

  • Diana C.

    Food is very good and locally sourced. YUM! They have some of the best and most unique dishes that i've seen around the Pacific NW. Portion sizes are just right, and the dessert menu always has something for everyone. Prices are generally decent for an upscale restaurant, but not cheap for those of you who are wondering. You know how some restaurants try to be fancy, but they end up serving terrible or bland tasting food in really small portion sizes? This isn't that restaurant. I've been here many times and they are almost always spot on. I think i've only been "meh" about the food once. The service can be a little bit spotty which is disappointing for such a nice restaurant, but it's something I can deal with occasionally for such great food. I'll be staying at Willow soon, so i'm sure i'll be trying breakfast out here in a few weeks, yay!

    (4)

  • Rj S.

    Great place to relax with friends, the atmosphere is great and the food and wine selection are outstanding! We have visited twice the past 2 weeks and it has made our holiday season more enjoyable. The staff are very helpful with suggestions and I recommend the open faced turkey cranberry sandwich for lunch, excellent! Also a great spot for a relaxing nightcap after a movie. We are sold on this restaurant, recommend highly.

    (4)

  • Kirk H.

    Definitely one of the best restaurants on the eastside, and second-best restaurant in Woodinville (Herbfarm). My wife and I have been to Barking Frog numerous times (most recently 12/14/12) and our experiences have been consistent. First, you can always expect very attentive service. On our most recent visit our server Brian, was very helpful with all of our menu choices and we didn't feel rushed at all. We started to realize that all of the full-price meals we've had were awesome. Big bold flavors and American-sized portions. You definitely won't go home hungry. The only times our meals haven't been 100% satisfactory were when we dined during Restaurant Week. This teensy-tiny bit of inconsistency is the only thing holding this place back from the full 5-star review. I recommend: Grand Marnier Prawns. Any of their Manhattans. Steak or Fish. Make a reservation. Stay at Willows Lodge too!

    (4)

  • Yen D.

    I came here for restaurant week for dinner and it was quite good. I had the grand marnier prawns which was very reminiscent of honey walnut prawns, except with a thinner sauce. They gave me only 2 prawns with a side salad and a mandarin orange. My friend had the lobster bisque topped with creme fraiche. I thought it was quite creamy with a taste of lobster. We both had the sea scallops with pork belly, chantrelle mushrooms and fingerling potatoes, which went well together. The scallops were quite good, but not the best I've ever had... that award goes to How to Cook a Wolf. For dessert, we actually had all three desserts: the pomegranate sorbet, lemon cake with pudding and the flourless raspberry chocolate cake. I loved the flourless raspberry chocolate cake! It was soo pudding like and dense too. I wasn't amazed by the lemon cake or the sorbet at all. I had no problems with the service, maybe because it was extremely icy cold outside.

    (3)

  • Akio S.

    FYI, The Barking Frog has gone mobile (food truck)! Book them for your events! I tried it once at work and it was awesome.

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    Chef Bobby Moore's award-winning Barking Frog is the "bomb". This is a foodie's dream come true. Everything is amazing: Service, ambiance, food, desserts and the mostly Washington wine list is incredible! The menu changes by season and Chef Moore continues to innovate. Many years ago, I remember the menu having more "game" items, but today's menu is more mainstream and better! Their Sommelier has done an incredible job of assembling the Best of the Best from the Woodinville valley wines. This is always a Wine Spectator Top 100 wine list. Often, I have been in the Barking Frog and run into a winemaker or an exec from one of the many successful wineries. It's really hard to pick a favorite dish as the menu continues to change based on the seasonality and availability of ingredients. My wife loves the ahi with bok choy and I'd agree this is a great preparation. I've had great steaks, great duck, great seafood, and never been disappointed. Seattle is really lucky to have a restaurant of this quality and at these prices. If this restaurant were in LA or New York, you couldn't get a reservation and the bill would be 3X. I had both lunch and dinner and my only comment to the restaurant would be: Get rid of OpenTable. Several times, the restaurant has shown up with "no availability", and I've called and alway got in. Usually, it wasn't even crowded. Something is wrong where OpenTable doesn't realize how many tables are available.

    (5)

  • Matt P.

    Tried the Frog's brunch one more time hoping the food quality and service improved. Unfortunately I found it sliding downward into a burping minnow. Arrived at 1:15 on Sunday, place half full which seemed odd to me given the past busy crowds. Quickly seated, server took drink order. Bloody Mary arrived quickly. Seemed as though the mix was more watered than normal but even in a diluted state, 7/10. Downhill from here - waited 21 mins from sitting down until I finally had the ask the manager to get server to take order. Not sure what he was doing for the 15 min post dropping off drinks. Got order in. Another 15 min before huevos rancheros arrived. I've had issues with egg done-ness previously and I was apprehensive. Unfortunately, rightly so. Foiled by poached eggs again. Apparently poached is just beyond the capability of the cooks here and that's too bad. Nothing worse than getting under cooked poached. The beans and chorizo were tasty so 2/10. I'm done with the Frog. Very slow service, inability to cook eggs. I bet dinner is fine but brunch they clearly don't care since mostly hotel guests and per-wine tasting groups. Hosta la vista - Burping Minnow

    (1)

  • Roger B.

    The grand marnier prawns are fabulous. The sun dried tomatoes and capers spread for the bread was nice. The Smuggler red blend went well with the lamb shank. The arugula and frisee salad was OK. Wow, the chocolate desert was fabuloso. And a nice americano to finish it off. Nice atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Stef M.

    I like this place for brunch. The menu is a little stale, but what's on it is good! The service is good, though it can be a bit slow. The huckleberry pancakes are delish, and any sort of pancake/waffle on offer will come with REAL maple syrup! I've been for lunch, too - the burger is good, similar to the Skillet burger with bacon jam and blue cheese if you've had it. They come with good sweet potato fries. I have been for dinner as well, but I prefer doing lunch or brunch, since the proximity to the Herbfarm just makes me cry a little bit to know that I'm not eating there instead!

    (4)

  • marsha h.

    Recently I had lunch at the Barking Frog with 6 other women. The service was outstanding; the servers were courteous and helpful. Warm bread with a tapanade of olives with capers was served immediately. I ordered the kale & squash salad which was delicious, with a subtle dressing and not too much of it. For my entree I had the Scallops on Polenta; since I don't eat meat I asked that the bacon be left off. Several of us had this dish and we were all delighted with the perfectly cooked scallops. On a cold day there is nothing like sitting in a room with a fireplace, cozy and comfortable, while you enjoy a leisurely meal. This restaurant filled up quickly but we were never rushed or made to feel they would like us to vacate our table. Add this one to my favorites.

    (5)

  • Alex F.

    This place was fantastic! While I only gave them 3 stars (reason to come) I loved dinning here. I came here for breakfast one morning with a group of friends. We had a wicked good time. The beignets were delightful (though with a sweet tooth could have used more powder sugar, New Orleans style.) The server was good, attentive, brought my friend coffee after he finished his mocha, just because. So those aspects were all good. The reason they get a 3/5 is for the pulled pork benedict. I was sad when I was finally able to dig into my food, it wasn't that good. This is the Barking Frog. Award winning and acclaimed restaurant, even their coffee tastes better than it should! Yet here I was, eating cold corn bread with unseasoned pulled pork and a flat hollandaise sauce that I was not happy with. EVERYONE else at my table was in love with their food. I think it was just a bad day for the pig, the egg, and the chef. I will be trying them again, may update my review at that time.

    (3)

  • Christina W.

    The hubby and I went here for the first time on Sunday. Restaurant week is a dynamite way to try new places, especially ones with the bigger price tags. The ambience was that of an upscale hotel restaurant and surprisingly casual. (Though we loved the wine cellar and round fireplace) It certainly left something to be desired if you are looking for a little privacy at your table as you are seated quite close to your neighbors. Service was decent to begin with but then became a bit too inconsistent for us. Appetizers came out almost immediately after ordering and then a very long wait for the main course. As for the food, I have to say that I have certainly had better. We both agreed that the chefs did a great job in trying to be creative and think outside of the box with some of their dishes, but in the end seemed to be lacking that wow factor. All in all we left glad to have tried it at a discount.

    (3)

  • Ted H.

    Got there 15 minutes late on my birthday - only to find out that the snotty little bit@# at the front desk had given away my reservation. After eating there 15 times in the last few years - and having to wait 10 to 15 minutes - even when I did have a reservation - I will never go back there. The food is good, but it is loud and not at all intimate. And the help at the front desk sucks.

    (1)

  • Dennis M.

    3 for $30 Dine around Seattle week. Wonderful dinner with friends. Service was wonderful. Exceptional wine list.

    (4)

  • Clay M.

    A little pricey, but totally worth it for a special event. My wife and I stayed at the willows lodge for the weekend and had both dine in and in room service from the Barking Frog. Both services were great. For breakfast, I would highly recommend the corned beef hash or the burrito. Dinner was very good, but it really was set off by the Fig & Pig appetizer. And of course, a wonderful wine selection.

    (4)

  • Jeannanicole D.

    Dinner, dessert, and service were mediocre. The Lodge was Heaven. The restaurants saving grace was the warmth it provided from the cold. Over rated.

    (2)

  • Erin M.

    Creative menu and great food. Server was so knowledgable and friendly and the patio was just the thing on a summer night.

    (4)

  • Hannah L.

    I had a wine club shipment languishing away over on the Eastside, so on the rare Saturday with no particular plans, we (meaning I) decided to work brunch into the equation. You know, to maximize experiences.... Barking Frog is nestled into the Willows Lodge complex, next to The Herbfarm and backed up against the Redhook Brewery right in the heart of town. It's a bright space with a row of windows, a central firepit surrounded by a wide circular wooden table, and a lovely outdoor patio. I'd glanced in from the outside one winter's night several months ago, and remembered it looking warm, sparkling, and heavily Western with big beams and dark hardware. But if you're not at a window, the table, or on the patio, it looks and feels almost like any other hotel restaurant (sturdy carpet, angular light-hued wood chairs with dark upholstery, square and arrangeable tables). So maybe it's best to go either at night or when it's sunny, to sit outside next to the fountain. The menu is fairly standard brunch fare with a few twists (dungeness in a cobb salad). For some reason, we weren't offered a wine list (but the table seated next to us was); although I didn't want any, I wanted to be tempted anyway! The man opted for an open-faced Zoe's Meats turkey sandwich, piled with havarti, caramelized onions, and a cranberry chutney. Wow. I'll remember that combo when Thanksgiving leftovers roll around. Sweet, salty, crisp, gooey....Yum. And my dish was the highlight of my visit: a strawberry banana Belgian waffle. Now, I have a personal vendetta against places that advertise special waffles (blueberry/banana/walnut/chocolate chip/almond/etc), because I've learned through painful and disappointing experience that a "special" waffle is almost always a plain waffle sprinkled with a few pieces of enticements. To me, that is not an X-waffle: it's a waffle with X on the side. I'm thrilled to report that Barking Frog bucks that trend in a big way. My waffle arrived, four fluffy segments falling over each other on the plate, dusted with powdered sugar, and (of course) sprinkled with slivers of strawberries and bananas. Upon my first bite, I discovered a real banana baked into the waffle! And then a real strawberry slice! And so it went, the moistness of the baked fruit contrasting beautifully with the smooth slices and the just-crisp exterior of the waffle. Oh, and the caramel-butterscotch sauce was a truly lovely touch. Syrup, you're dead to me.... I think if I return (which is likely, given the minimal dining options in Woodinville), I'll go either at night, when it'll feel a bit more upscale, or on a day when I can sit outside. For the prices you pay ($14 for the sandwich, $14 for the waffle), my experience of the ambiance didn't match up well enough. I think little touches, like not having nametags on the servers and using slightly nicer furniture, would help make it feel (at least in the interior light) more like the escape I wanted it to be. So yes, A-OK by me, and I hope to one day be a fan!

    (3)

  • Sharisse S.

    I love their brunch! Always excellent service, perfectly cooked bacon (which I drizzle with proper male syrup), decadent fluffy french toast that tastes almost as good as my husband's (his is killer), the perfect portions, and my favorite is their fruit plate. It is always piled high with fresh berries, melons and other fresh but fruit. Overall, Yum!!! Note. If it's nice outside their patio is fabulous, complete with waterfall. The sun can get a little bright during the summer so it's nice to face west-ish.

    (5)

  • Andrew K.

    Noticed this place when I went to Herb Farm back during Valentines Day and vowed to return to try this place out. Very impressed with the interior, simple and modern like the food! Service and food are awesome, a bit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. Wife and I tried the quail & waffles, signature beef tenderloin, curry scallops, and mascarpone cheesecake and a chocolate fancier for dessert. The quail had very crispy skin but not much for meat, but the peppered waffle and maple syrup were awesome! The beef tenderloin was smooth as butter and had a nice mushroom tart (craving right now). I'm not a big fan of scallops, but they were cook perfectly, tasted pretty good with curry. The chocolate fancier was ok, but it's smaller than a Ding Dong and about $8 :( However, the mascarpone cheesecake was added to my all time favorite desserts and had a wonderful pomegranate sauce. Looking forward to the next visit, recommend anyone who hasn't been here to try it out! + Great, fresh foods and tastes I've never tried! + Great service, will help to make your meal as nice as possible! + Ample Parking - Dessert portions are way too small! Tip: Skip the valet parking, not needed as the parking lot is huge, even with Willows Lodge there! Also to note on the dress code, you can totally be casual and can leave the suit at home.

    (5)

  • Bill W.

    We loved this place so much we went back twice. My burger at lunch was worth every calorie and fat gram. We also had a very good breakfast here. Great atmosphere and patio.

    (4)

  • Shannon D.

    Dinner was mediocre but the breakfast was stellar; probably the best pancake I've ever had.

    (3)

  • Eric B.

    I went for lunch with my mother for restaurant week. As per usual, Barking Frog doesn't disappoint and never has. Great service, the waitress was very attentive to our needs. They started the meal off with delicious warm bread with some sort of an sun-dried tomato and caper spread that was incredible! Between the two of us, we ordered the caesar salad, grand marnier prawns for appetizers. Caesar salad was simple but incredibly fresh and had a delicious dressing. Grand marnier prawns are always perfectly cooked. For entrees, we got the pork shank and the risotto. The risotto had a nice citrus cream sauce that added a nice sourness to normally creamy, overpowering sauces. Lastly for dessert, we ordered the brownie cherry tart and the bread pudding. The cherry tart was a bit bitter for our liking as it had a lot of dark chocolate. Nonetheless it was still a good pick. The bread pudding was very moist and warm and came with cranberries and a small scoop of ice cream. Incredible experience. Our total bill came out to less than $40 for a 3 course meal for both of us! They also had available a wine pairing for an additional $15 (3 glasses), not a bad deal for the drinkers out there!

    (5)

  • Melissa C.

    144 other Yelpers did not steer us wrong. From out of state and completely unaware of what was in the area, I ended up looking up local restaurants on Yelp and picking the one that was both closest and had the highest rating. Voila! Instant business dinner. We were not disappointed. I had the sea bass--which was perfectly cooked and the accouterments were great additions to the dish--not merely plate filler. My dining companion's Ahi was also very good. Seared perfectly to his taste. Pre-dinner bread with bruschetta-style toppings on the side was an unexpected treat. Usually I pass on the bread (filler!) in lieu of the main course, but this was quite good. Drinks, but of course: they have blue-cheese stuffed olives, which my boss finds somehow essential for his martini--so this is a plus. My mojito wasn't the best I've had, but mojitos vary widely anyway from place to place and even from muddler to muddler. Nice atmosphere and decent service. When my client, the next morning, asked us where we had found dinner and we said we had gone to Barking Frog, he was quite impressed by our sleuthing skills. Apparently he's of the opinion that we randomly found the best place in the area. We'll likely be back.

    (4)

  • Steph A.

    Like some other recent reviewers, I came for the Dine Around Seattle. I agree, the food was bland. Just all around lackluster. The chicken confeit was VERY bland, and had nothing under it really.--ust some ugly cubed beets that weren't good. It was also ugly plating. The steelhead was also flavorless. I thought the gran mariner prawns were A---MAZING. I wish we had spent all of our money on several orders of those puppies. Dessert also wasn't good. Kinda flavorless as well. Really not a great meal, especially for a total of $90 for 2 ppl (no drinks)... and especially when you're trying to impress people. The whole point of the dine around seattle is to promote your restaurant. This was a fail.

    (2)

  • Tiger C.

    Still or sparkling? Sir, still or sparkling? Huh?? Strike 1. Would you guys like wine? No, thanks. Strike 2. What would you like to order? We are here for restaurant week. Sigh! Strike 3. First off, read the chapter on dining etiquette in your career guide, make sure you know that 'still' water is non-sparkling water, and if you want tap water, get ready for a long night. Second, order wine, don't ask for explanations. Third, don't order from the restaurant week menu, even if it is restaurant week. This had to have been the most awkward dinner experience we have ever had. Pretty much it was over at Hello. After strike 2 and strike 3, we were pretty much on our own. Don't think we ever said another word to the waiter after that and after we ate some super small portions, I mean it was restaurant week, so understandable, we busted out of there as quick as possible. This place would be a great venue for the setting of a romantic comedy.

    (3)

  • John K.

    We came here for Seattle Restaurant Week, which offers a 3-course dinner for $28 or a 3-course lunch for $15. The food was really good. They managed to squeeze in a wide variety of offering into a small menu. However, what was really outstanding was the service. A mistake was made with our order, and when they realized it, they rectified promptly an provided complimentary appetizers. Fantastic. We will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    I took my boyfriend here for a birthday dinner. We started with appetizers at Fireside Cellars (which the Barking Frog provides the menu) in the Willows Lodge. We ordered the Grand Marnier prawns and the Mussels with some cocktails. The Grand Marnier prawns are STELLAR and by far the best thing on the menu. The sauce for the mussels was good and so were those we could get at, but almost a third of the order were closed - meaning dead and not safe to eat. When we pointed it out to the server (who was excellent in all other respects) we got a half-hearted "sorry" as she took the plate away. When we got to the Barking Frog for our reservation, we were immediately seated on their patio. Drinks were prompt and delicious (I had one with muddled blackberries and moscato - one that I have, as of yet, failed to properly replicate at home. It seems so simple!) as were the oysters we ordered. Dinner for him was the halibut. For the the lamb. His fish was perfectly seasoned and delicious. The lamb was...meh. It was over cooked, and the tabbouleh/roasted vegetable salad was not as tasty as I had hoped with the description on the menu (Apricot ~ Cardamom Preserve, Sorrel & Yogurt). I ate all of it...the service and overall experience was enough to distract me from food that was just OK. Based on the fact that nearly half of the food we ordered was just alright, combined with what an amazing OVERALL experience and service we had at the Lodge and combined properties, I give it a 4. If we hadn't been staying there or had such excellent service, I would give this restaurant a 3 on food alone. If I'm paying $50 an entree, it better be excellent. My entree, and the mussels, were not.

    (4)

  • Cindy O.

    This a favorite place of ours. Unfortunately, we've seen a drop in favors, here. The Foie gras for example, just does not go as well the a beet purée as say, the little Beignet rolled in powdered sugar that used to be served. The crab salad's flavors were not balanced as the curry was heavy handed in the placement. The lamb, however, had lots of depth of flavor. Our deserts went mostly uneaten. The food looks beautiful, but the ideas are a little 2005. The decor is getting dated, and the dishes are as well. I think we may stick with Rovers.

    (4)

  • Dung M.

    love the food and the service ...will come back again

    (5)

  • Erin N.

    Service was great!! Our server, I believe her name was Karla was upbeat and personable. The Marnier prawns were FANTASTIC and the bread pudding was also craveable. The only negative was how long the tables were, it felt like your date was so far away. However its not something that would stop you from returning.

    (3)

  • Nathan R.

    Nice brunch spot, well worth the drive (it's a little bit out of the way). The challah french toast is nice, as are the huevos rancheros. They serve a little tray of different flavors of butter for your toast, which is fun and interesting.

    (4)

  • Katherine C.

    Did the prix fixe menu for the March 3 course for $30. Couldn't get a reservation on Sunday, so I sat in their bar area...which was great since no one else was there...Ordered the 2 salad specials of sweet potato with vinagrette and grand marnier shrimp for the first course...respectively, these were both $ and $16 on their own...they were tasty for VERY small plates...two shrimp(!!?), if this was the full order salad..I would be upset for paying $16. The entree was the steelhead atop polenta and pork belly and beans...respectively $28 and $26 regular priced...The pork belly was AWESOME!!! It was so tender and almost carmelized..this was a very rich and savory dish...the fish was fine, firm white fish and had a roasted red pepper sauce...The dessert was not priced but chose the maple and coconut cake and the flourless chocolate cake...very small portion but packs a mighty punch! The flourless chocolate cake was similar to pote de creme on a crust or a smooth creamy ganache...it so rocked my world!! The maple coconute was meh...Saved some money doing this $30 menu this month!! Highly recommend taking advantage...

    (4)

  • Rosette T.

    The boyfriend and I went here for restaurant week and can't wait to come back again for a regular dinner! The parking for this place is convenient which was a plus. Barking frog shares a lot with both the Willow Lodge and Herb Farm. There was plenty of parking spaces available and best of all free. They also provide valet parking for those of you who are interested. The place was surprisingly small. Not too small but I had expected it to fill a higher capacity since the outside of the restaurant looks pretty big. Walking in you feel as if your about to dine in a cabin. There is a fire place, wood walls, very cozy feeling. For starters we both had the swiss chard and kale salad. It was amazing and actually fulfilling for it's size. You get your greens on one side and on the other side there is a big piece of squash topped with shredded pair. The flavors and color of the salad was very well put together. As for entrees I had the lamb shank and he had the grilled hanger steak. The lamb shank was very delicious. It was wrapped around an onion and topped with garlic and zucchini. I have never had a dish like this before. Everything was glazed on top of the lamb and the meat was soft and didn't have too much of the lamb flavor. For the steak it was cooked medium rare and was very flavorful. Served with potatoes and peppered gnocchi which was so good! For dessert we had the chocolate ganache which was served with coconut marshmallows and guinness gingerbread cake which was served with stout flavored ice cream and whip cream. I personally loved the ganache over the gingerbread cake only because I'm more of a chocolate lover. The gingerbread cake was also very good minus the beer flavored ice cream and whip cream. Definitely coming back here again!

    (5)

  • Martin N.

    Amazing! Had the spot prawn ravioli and the asparagus torte apps, both were great! The sauce for the ravioli was really interesting-kind of sweet and nutty. The asparagus torte, we were still talking about it three days later. My wife had the sea bass and really enjoyed it. I had the ribeye with fries and marrow bone. Fantastic! My wife enjoyed the white sangria as well. A little spendy, but great for a special occasion. Wait staff and greeter were friendly and attentive. We sat on the patio by the fountain and loved every minute of it! We would definitely go back.

    (5)

  • angela w.

    A friend and I ate here as a remembrance tribute to someone who had passed away. There were pieces of cork in our bottle of wine, their celebrated "berkshire" pork roast was so tough it could not be cut with a knife. The pork was exchanged for another dish, which took 10 minutes to arrive (not a bad amount of time) but the other main dish of filet mignon (most expensive thing on the menu) sat on the table cooling for those ten minutes. The service and ambiance was lovely but all of these other issues overshadowed that. A few days later when I called the manager, he appologized and said to let him know the next time I visited so he could come to the table and say hi. I was surprised with his response since this is one of the highest rated restaurants in teh area and our meal was close to $200.

    (1)

  • Rebecca B.

    Not very vegetarian friendly.

    (2)

  • Ana M.

    I always bring my out of towns to this place for breakfast/brunch on a weekday (makes me appear posh) and am never disappointed. God bless woodinville wine country and mimosas.

    (4)

  • Karen P.

    We had a much-anticipated dinner at Barking Frog about a week ago. Almost everything about the dinner was perfect except for one large exception: the food...specifically, the entrees. The sommelier, Jeffrey, was amazing. We had met him the night before when we checked into the Lodge and he had made a number of winery suggestions. We continued that conversation when we arrived at the restaurant, seeking his advice for a local wine selection that we could not - or did not - try. He was absolutely amazing! He sat down and listened to our likes and dislikes before making a suggestion. Furthermore, he provided us with a sample of one of the wines to better determine our tastes. We settled on the Efeste Big Papa which was a hit for both of us. We started by splitting the prawns in Grand Marnier - luscious. It consisted of 4 large prawns that were pan seared with a creamy grand marnier sauce over them. The salad course was good too. My date had a lettuce salad with just the right amount of dressing. I chose the beet salad which was a wonderful mix of orange and red beets. So why the 3 star rating?! It was the main course. We both of our selections to have flavors that were poorly integrated with a jarring mix of light and strong flavors. I had the scallops with pork bellies. I wasn't too sure about trying pork belly but it was delicious. The issue was that the pork belly totally overpowered the delicate flavor of the scallops. It would have been better accompanied with something more fleshy. My date had the hallibut with Chorizo sausage. The sausage overpowered all other flavors. I love a good, flavorful meal but think Barking Frog should re-think its menu...

    (3)

  • Lisa L.

    Last trip to Barking Frog for dinner was excellent. Service 4 star Food 4 star Decor 4 star Value 4 star Overall 4 stars Just tried for lunch and it was worse than horrible. Service 0 star Food 3 star Decor 4 star Value 2 star Overall 0 star The service was non-existent. They took our order, did a quick check-in when we were eating, and never came back. It took about 30 mins for our food to come out (eggs Benedict and a burger) and over 30 mins after eating to get our bill settled. And, that was only after handing our credit card to the server helping the couple next to us.

    (2)

  • Jennifer D.

    The hubby and I came here to take advantage of their 3 for $25 deal with Seattle Restaurant Week. So did Barking Frog live up to the hype and raves? Abso-f'ing-lutely. The restaurant was a lot smaller than I thought it would be but the ambiance and warmth was more than inviting with a large fire pit, dim lighting, and wood beams overhead. I had no problem with any loudness that others have complained about. Our waiter was awesome; laid back but helpful and attentive. He informed us of the most popular items for the promotion in addition to suggesting a bottle of wine versus the tasting samples to give us more bang for the buck. Although, $15 for 3 tastings is a mighty fine deal given that a glass itself is worth that much. I opted for the pork belly, scallops, and chocolate molten cake for my 3 courses. All of my dishes were well balanced and their accompaniments were quite complimenting. The richness of the pork belly was played off by the refreshing vinaigrette on the baby arugula and frisse. Three perfectly seared scallops were placed on a bed of lentils, kale, Maitake mushrooms, and Cipollini onions with a slight hint of curry. Kale has never been appetizing to me... until I came to the Barking Frog. Cappuccino (overheard the waitress confirm it even though the menu says Hazelnut) ice cream on top of my chocolate ganache cake was the perfect pair to end a fabulous meal. I would have no problem paying full price for my meal - let that be a testament to my satisfaction. I'm already scheming as to my next visit here to take advantage of their patio! By the way, there are actual barking frogs ;)

    (5)

  • Vivian T.

    Hands down the best meal of my life, which is saying a lot since I live in San Francisco, the home of amazing food. Had the tenderloin with egg yolk ravioli and it is rich, but the flavors coming together are perfection. I also had breakfast there (brioche croque monsieur) which was tasty, but I would only give the place three and a half stars based on that.

    (5)

  • James T.

    I went to Barking Frog for my friend's birthday dinner. The food was excellent and the customer service was great. I had probably one of the best steaks ever. Flavor and texture was terrific and it came out cooked perfectly! I've been to many fancy steak restaurants and they steaks usually come out over cooked. But here it came out just right. We definitely choose the right restaurant for the occasion. The birthday girl was very pleased. It was quite the drive but it is worth it for the special occasion.

    (5)

  • E F.

    Came here during "Dine in Seattle" with a couple coworkers. $30 3 course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairing for an additional $18, which I took. We all ordered the Grand Marnier Prawns (appetizer), Columbia River Steelhead (entree), and the Beet Chocolate Cake (dessert). The prawns came with 2 pieces that tasted a bit more bland than honey walnut shrimp that you'd get in any chinese buffet. Steelhead trout was ok, but also bland. Not impressive, and rather uninspiring. Beet chocolate cake was very average. Interesting pairing. That's fine. I'll let the food pass with 2 stars. What really pissed me off was after I got home and looked at the picture of the menu I took earlier, I realized I didn't get the 3rd wine pairing. That's right. I got only 2 glasses of wine and they completely missed the 3rd. Unacceptable. Will not recommend, and definitely will not come back again.

    (1)

  • E B.

    We came in for Sunday lunch and the visit started well. Parking was plentiful, front desk staff was friendly and we were seated promptly. It all went wrong from there, or more exactly it went nowhere. We read the menu, picked our dishes, sat there chatting and realised that it had been a long time. There was a lot of staff milling about, but none of them seemed to be serving customers. One waiter appeared to be only working with one table as she spent a lot of time talking to them repeatedly. We ended up leaving empty-handed and explained to the front desk that we are leaving due to complete lack of service. She seemed concerned, but not enough to take quick action. We will not be back.

    (1)

  • Kat A.

    Came here celebrating my birthday with my guy. I knew it was gonna be pricey but after reading the reviews, decided it was worth it. It did not disappoint! Started out with the best dirty martini ever! mussels and beet salad were fabulous. I ordered the ahi and porkbelly entree which was so delicious! My guy ordered the scallops which neither of us cared for.. they were cooked with honey and just too sweet. He loved the foie gras. All in all it was a wonderful evening and we left very satisfied.

    (4)

  • Christoph B.

    "Huckleberry pancakes" - there is nothing else to comment!

    (5)

  • Felix W.

    Many people mentioned the Goods, I am only going to say my experience there last night. Wine ordered the 2010 El Coto Rioja Blanco from the menu, but they bought out a 2008. I noticed that and asked, waiter said sorry, print out mistake, went away. No damage recovery!! Waiter don't even ask manager to come apologies to us. Offer us something. I assume BF is an upscale restaurant, but I cant see it here. Checked online from my iPhone, 2010 cost $14 retail, 2008 cost $10. Ordered the sous vide egg soup on menu, $10. But the bill charged $12. Again I asked the waiter, only thing he did was the same as the wine scenario. 2 mistakes in 1 meal! I've experience better, a lot better. Food Comment: so so, nothing surprising. fyi: their Grand Marnier Prawns - Fancy name, what it is is Honey Walnut Prawns. Same thing from Chinese Restaurant.

    (1)

  • Chris R.

    Went with a party of 8 and sat around the fire pit, which was nice. The tenderloin was very good (as well it should be for the price). Only one problem, the waiter would not separate our checks. So we did the math ourselves and gave him a couple credit cards. I can go to Applebees and get a split check. I think this guy can take a moment and do some math.

    (4)

  • Joe O.

    Without going into much detail, I have to say this place is pretty good. I had the beet salad, and tasted the tenderloin, scallops and the halibut special. The tenderloin was by far the best, not sure about the other entree's, the sides were just so-so. I definitely enjoyed the service, the wine selection is phenomenal and Bobby is very, very nice. Will probably go back but only with the same crew.

    (4)

  • Julie P.

    The hubby and I came here to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary after recommendations from my foodie critic sister. Great food, poor service. I can't believe that a fine dining restaurant had such bad service and we go to much busier fine dining places and never encountered the same problem. I had expected the restaurant to be a bit larger but it was still cozy and intimate. We were seated promptly after checking in for our reservation but it took almost 15long minutes before the waiter even came to our table and didn't offer any apologies for the delay. He continues to forget which salad and which entree we ordered. Seriously? You're a fine dining restaurant and it's not like we made any special requests. The restaurant was barely half full and everyone seemed to be finishing or eating their dinner already so I don't get why there was such a delay in service. Well, the service didn't get that much better throughout the rest of the dinner, but the food was amazing! We ordered the sea scallops with pork belly side, oven roasted halibut and morels, roasted beet salad and a delicious bottle of vino. The seafood was cooked to perfection and we are both cooks so we know how hard timing is on seafood. The dessert looked a little lacking so we opted out of it but we were also still delirious on the incredible meal we just ate. I'd recommend Barking Frog for a special night out or brunch, but I'd warn people that the service was not great. So minus one point from me for the service.

    (4)

  • Arun S.

    We came here for lunch on my girlfriend's birthday while wine tasting in Woodinville. I chose to go there after reading many reviews and the fact that it was one of the few places to eat around the wineries open on Labor Day. We had the Grand Marnier Prawns for an appetizer - they had a sweet Asian-like sauce that was great; the dish came with 4 prawns so it was great for 2 to share as an appetizer. I had the chicken breast and mushroom ravioli - it was good, portions could have been a bit bigger. Some of the ravioli seemed a little less cooked than others, which was disappointing. My girlfriend had the burger, which was cooked very well even though she asked for medium, which was, again, very disappointing.\ The service leaved something to be desired; our waitress did not seem to go above and beyond as I had expected for the prices we were paying. We never got bread, even though other patrons seemed to get it. Also, when I finished my dish, the waitress took away my plate and also grabbed my girlfriend's. She had eaten half the fries and we were going to share the rest until the waitress just snatched them, without asking and before we could stop her. In addition, I ordered a soda and promptly finished it. The drink-guy did not come back to offer a refill until we had finished our meals, which, too, was disappointing. Overall, the food was OK, but super-overpriced. I would not say it is worth it. There have been other posts on yelp about the service and I would agree. I really don't ask for much in terms of service but it is a little ridiculous when your waitress takes away your plate before you can finish your meal. Anyway, I gave her pretty low tip so maybe she'll get the hint...

    (3)

  • candy b.

    I can't wait to go back to barking frog. Excellent food and service.

    (5)

  • Trish Q.

    So I went here with extremely high expectations. I have tasted chef Bobby Moore's food and I was looking forward to trying his dishes. I arrived before my date and was greeted by a very nice hostess. She asked me if I wanted a drink prior to my guest arriving. I hate it when people don't acknowledge you until your guest arrives. I asked the server for a recommendation upon hearing the prawns are their specialty I opted for the prawns. OK so looking at them I thought it doesn't look that different but then I tasted them. They melted in my mouth. They had a hint of crispiness but were not fried. They were cooked to perfection and were so incredibly tasty that we ordered another order. We had a few drinks and retired across the way to the Fireside lounge. They have a late night happy hour with lamb burgers, calamari, the prawns, sweet potato fries, salads and alot of other great dishes. I highly recommend this place. It was like being in Montana but only 20 min from the city. The ambiance was incredible. There was a Louis Vuitton party next door and i was so hoping for a party favor lol. I want to go back and try the full course meal when I go with a bigger appetite.

    (5)

  • Susan B.

    I went for lunch and dinner. Neither blew me away. Nothing was so horrible that I wanted to spit it out but it was either too salty or too bland. I also wasn't impressed with the "Dine around Seattle" drink pairing. The best drink of the night was the coffee we ordered after our drinks were done. The ambiance and service staff are both very nice but are not enough to keep me coming back.

    (2)

  • Michael B.

    I would give this place 3.75 stars if I could. Dinner was delicious. But I am going to have to agree with some other reviews this time.... the flavors were so rich that I had a hard time finishing my meal. Popcorn lobster appetizer- Was good, but too sweet. The lobsters flavor was already buttery, and the dipping sauce they served with it put it over the top. It tasted like lobster candy. I had the seared Ahi as an entree and my girlfriend had the seared scallops. Once again, the flavors were super rich, I ate only one of my girls scallops and already felt full. My Ahi was delicious, but I didn't quite like the tamatillo verde sauce that garnished the player, it was too sour and didn't compliment the fish. In my opinion anyway. A couple more minor complaints... The 2 person tables were too long, I felt like I was 5 feet away from my girlfriend, and this was supposed to be a romantic dinner. Also, as other people have said, the place was extremely loud. I would recommend this place for a casual dinner if you can afford it, but if you are looking for a romantic evening I would suggest you look elsewhere. The whole experience (staying at the Willows lodge as well.. stay tuned for that review) was overall enjoyable, I'll go back if I'm ever in the area.. there are some other entree's I would like to try .

    (3)

  • Joel H.

    We enjoyed our visit to the Barking Frog before the Beach Boys concert at Ste. Michelle -- the service was OK, but not great. The photo the scallops shows the style -- a little too salty and crusty on one side for my taste, but could be favored by others. I like and would recommend the Barking Frog, but next time I think we'll just go ahead an get in the front of the concert line and try the restaurant for dinner.

    (4)

  • Aly M.

    Give it a shot! We went during the dine around Seattle promotion. Definitely worth going then for the deal. Otherwise, it's a little pricey. The entrees were good, but the desserts were bland. We ordered the dungeness crab watercress salad (interesting and tasty!) for an appetizer. I ordered the Kobe meatball and pasta entree (pasta is nothing mindblowing, but just good food) and my b/f got the sea bass with asparagus/etc. (definitely would order again--fish was flaky, a little crisp on the outside, and smooth and buttery on the inside). For dessert, we got flan and a German chocolate cake. He liked the flan, but it wasn't anything better than you could get at a cheaper place. The chocolate cake was boring and tasteless. The service was awesome. We got to get a copy of the menu, we had our table turned so we could both sit on the booth, the server was very well-informed about the dishes and shared this information with us. Cozy atmosphere, large fireplace, very romantic. It was packed when we went, but it was during a promotion. I recommend making a reservation (we did).

    (4)

  • Heather M.

    Yummy brioche french toast and croque madame. Beautiful restaurant. Great coffee. Great service for breakfast.

    (4)

  • T M.

    We were out at the Willow's Lodge for our anniversary, and went to the Barking Frog for brunch based on the many good reviews on Yelp and recommendations from friends and co-workers. Service was decent, but not anything special. The dining room is nice, we felt very comfortable. Luckily we were in when the dining room was practically empty, I can imagine it would be very noisy in there when the place is full. Food is where the place loses all its stars. Everything we ordered was lack-luster, mediocre, and could be had better and for less money at most neighborhood bar & grills. The croque madame was mostly just a giant mound of bread that dominated the plate and didn't allow the other flavors any room to shine. The side of sweet potato fries were just OK. The breakfast burrito was served with burned on grill marks that gave the tortilla and unpleasant charred flavor. The burrito filling was bland, the eggs overcooked, and overall barely helped out by the side of chutney. The mac and cheese, that the waiter assured us would be awesome, was runny, seriously lacked in cheese flavor, and was missing any hint of richness and decadence one would expect from a high end rendition of this dish. Go to Scott's Bar & Grill in MLT for a real mac & cheese experience. We were impressed with the wine menu, but considering it was an early brunch we didn't have a chance to explore it. I doubt we'll go back for a later meal just so we can experience the wine list, the brunch we had was just too much of a turn-off.

    (2)

  • Angel I.

    I have mixed feelings about the star ratings. I think the ambience and the food quality is superb. However, I haven't been superbly impressed with the dinner entrees because of the many over powering flavors all at once. That could just be a personal preference as others I've been with enjoy Barking Frog. I've been here twice for Dine Around Seattle (2009 and 2010) and the $30 for 3 course special is unbeatable. The appetizers and desserts have been amazing and so has been their wine, alcohol and beverage selection. It is cool that Barking Frog is part of the Willow Lodge--I'd love to stay there for a mini getaway! :)

    (3)

  • Wes P.

    As an anniversary gift my wife and I had been given a $150 gift certificate for the Barking Frog and we choose to use it on our way to see a concert down the road at Chateau Ste. Michelle. It should have been the perfect evening. The night we dined the weather was perfect for us to sit outside, which is a lovely setting. There's a fountain/pond thing and overhead are strung grape vines, exactly what you'd expect for the Woodinville location. Our reservation was for 5:30 and we were a little early, which helped keep the number of guests quite minimal. So no complaints about it being too noisy, or too many guests to distract the servers from taking care of us. We perused the menus and took note of a server helping the table across the "aisle" from us. The server was super-friendly and was making the guests feel right at home, in fact that group had been to the Barking Frog last year before a concert and clearly had a great time as they shared their memories with the nice server. The server was good enough to notice as she walked back towards the kitchen that we clearly hadn't yet been dealt with, not a problem since she was busy with the other table-- except that she wasn't our server. She apologetically said our server would be right over and asked if he had yet taken our drinks orders (no, he hadn't) so she got that started for us. Eventually our server appeared, but it clearly wasn't his night as we only saw him a few times. Meanwhile the good server we were teased with treated nearby tables to lots of care and interest. What made it especially weird was that every table around us was being handled by the good server while we were stuck with Mr. Missing. But let's not focus too much on our service experience, let's talk about the food $146 buys for two. We ordered two appetizers, the blue cheese bruschetta and the watermelon tomato salad. Both were enjoyable. We also ordered a salad, we both got the caesar which was very good. I even surprised myself by really liking the anchovy on a crouton the salad featured. Finally our main courses: my wife had the salmon special and I the chicken breast. I found my meal to be just ok, nothing special but not terrible either. I barely touched the gruyere potatoes not only because their placement in an awkward dish made them hard to eat but once I got past the top few pieces the lower layers were quite oily. My wife's complaint about her fingerling potatoes was that while some were soft and nearly mashable, some were undercooked and very hard. unfortunately "undercooked" also described her salmon, which she didn't finish. The server did make an appearance near the end of our meal and caught the vibe that we weren't having a spectacular time. He offered to have the salmon cooked more, but after the appetizer and salad my wife admitted she was already pretty full so asked him not to bother-- plus by then we just wanted to leave. When our server brought our bill he explained that he'd passed on our undercooked salmon experience to the manager and that we'd be offered free dessert if we came back to the restaurant after the concert. We smiled politely but I'm afraid we don't plan to return.

    (2)

  • Jennifer K.

    i did restaurant week here for lunch....$15 for a 3 course meal, and it was SO worth it. i dined alone, which allowed me to truly taste and savor each bite. i didn't care what the people around me were thinking...i took small bites, closed my eyes, and really tasted the food. and it was amazing. i also ordered the wine flights to go with each course..i thought it would be a small taster with each course, but it was 75% to 100% full glasses each time...so i got 2.5-3 glasses of wine for $12. again, amazing.

    (5)

  • ira g.

    Me and my Fiancee went out for a dinner at Barking Frog yesterday... considering the menu price, we decided to order one dish per selection instead of orderting two dishes. For appetizer, we had Grand Marnier Prawn, which was really good and we truly enjoyed the dish. For Salad, we ordered Beet Salad , which was okay nothing special about it.. in fact that was my first time trying beet, so I have to say that I won't be eating beets any longer knowing the nature of the taste..LOL For the main dish, we ordered the Hawaiilan Marlin, and it was absolutely delicious!... We really enjoyed the main dish and decided that we'd definitely come back for that dish... For dessert, we had roasted lavender, peach crumble with ice cream on top, which I didn't care for much. The lavender taste is so strong that is all you can taste. So judging from the four dishes, I would say between A-OK and Yay- I'm a Fan... but will definitely come back for the main dish... they are truly delicious!

    (3)

  • Joe P.

    We went to the Barking frog for the "Pick Your Plate" $15 lunch special they advertise on their web site willowslodge.com/wine_di… . The only problem was we went on Saturday and the special is not available on weekends...the web site fails to mention that restriction. Regardless, our waiter was very accommodating and allowed us to order the Pick Your Plate special. I had the Grilled Chicken Club half sandwich with a Cesar Salad and my wife had the Zoe's Hot Turkey with the Organic Mixed Greens Salad. I'll start out with my meal. My Cesar Salad was fresh but was smothered with too much dressing. In most establishments I've been in, when a Cesar Salad is served an offer of fresh cracked pepper and/or parmesan cheese is made by the waiter, there was no offer of either here. Also, my Cesar Salad had very few croutons. My Chicken Club sandwich was big for a half sandwich but the chicken seemed to be old...like it had been grilled the day before and warmed up. The tomato was mushy and the toasted focaccia bread seemed old and was really hard. Not being one to complain, I ate the sandwich and it was ok (or I was hungry) but nothing to get excited over. My wife's Mixed Greens Salad was again fresh but was again topped with too much dressing. Her hot Turkey Sandwich arrived piping hot and looked fresh. She said it was very flavorful and the caramelized onions made the sandwich even better....she loves onions. Overall, our meals were ok but I guess after living in the Pacific Northwest for over six years and reading all the accolades the Barking Frog receives, we were expecting more than ok. We tend to judge a restaurant very simply, we ask the question "would we go back again" and for the Barking Frog, there was nothing that would compel us to return. By the way, our waiter and all the staff we encountered while at the Barking Frog were professional and very accommodating. Service was excellent.

    (3)

  • Milton L.

    I have been here several times before but that was a while ago, I have almost forgotten how good this place is. With the Dine around Seattle deal I figure let's go again and see how it is. I was blown away. My friends and I tried almost all the items on the 3-course menu, and was impressed by everything. The soup was delicious. The prawns were like the honey walnut shrimp you can get in a Chinese restaurant, except twice as large and very delicately fried. The steelhead melted in my mouth, the short ribs were just perfectly cooked and rested on a bed of fluffy yet flavorful mashed. I think the desserts were the most pleasant surprises though. Beer ice-cream on gingerbread cake? What a perfect combination!

    (5)

  • emily r.

    20 stars! Well, actually it's kind of a haul to get there, so 19 stars. Barking Frog is, by an untouchable margin, the BEST overall dining experience I've had in the Northwest. Service was impeccable. The Sommelier is a dream. Wine list reads like porn. The food was to die for. Ambiance is outstanding. (We had an awfully good table though - luck of the draw). For the first time in my life I had bread pudding and understood what all the fuss is about. It's totally pudding-like! But made out of bread! And all this time I've wondered why people order nasty chunks of old bread with syrupy goo all over it. I might never have it anywhere else, but I will have it every single time I go to BF. Awwww! BF! That's it. You're my BF, Barking Frog! My restaurant BFF. Best advice: be experimental with your food choices. Don't make the pilgrimage all the way out to Barking Frog and order f'ing halibut. Come on, people. Seriously. Live a little.

    (5)

  • Irene L.

    Yay for 30 for 30! We went as a group in November to try the Barking Frog having heard great things... The waiter was excellent. Beyond the being attentive to the essentials (ordering, keeping glasses filled, etc.) he also added to our conversation based on what he heard we were talking about as he was sering stuff. He also knew his wines and was able to recommend wine that paired well with our meal. Though the service was great and the presentation too, I was a bit disappointed by the food - I found the flavors too strong and overpowering. For example, I ordered the monk fish for my entree... I found the fish a little tough not flavorful, but the bacon wrapped around it made it overly salty... I just couldn't get the balance right =\ Then for dessert, I had a chocolate cate, which turned out much too sweet for my palate. On the other hand, there was table concensus that their bread with sun-dried tomato and olive spread was quite good. Overall, for the price (30 for 30 prices), this place was ok. But don't think I'd go back at the regular prices for the food.

    (3)

  • Francine L.

    Barking Frog for dinner was awesome! My expectations weren't terribly high despite all the hype. That probably contributed to my pleasant experience. While this wasn't the most orgasmic food I had ever eaten, the flavors were fairly spot on and went great after a day of wine tasting. The dish by dish experience: stup1dg1rleatz.livejourn…

    (4)

  • Amber N.

    Part of our package included a $200 credit at the Barking Frog. Our dinner was amazing! The lobster popcorn was scrumptious! I had the ahi tuna and BOY OH BOY what a TREAT. It was fabulous! There were 3 good sized pieces served over baby bok choy and mushrooms with a nice creamy ginger soy sauce. I was stuffed to the GILLS but wanted to lick my plate it was so good! The desert was sad. We ordered the molten chocolate cake only to have it come out cold...no melty chocolate. I was highly disappointed. For 3 people to eat, sharing an appetizer and desert and each person ordering a salad and an entree and two people having 1 glass of wine our bill was just shy of $200. Not too shabby. The dining room was nice, however it was entirely TOO loud. The acoustics were horrible. I felt like I had to shout in order to have my friends across the table hear me.

    (5)

  • Tim S.

    Great food, extremely delicious, every dish has that 5-star feeling. My only complaints are that dinners here are very pricey (which is why we like to go here at lunch or brunch), the service doesn't match the food quality (but not horrible) and the menu hasn't changed for some time. Nonetheless, they deserve 5 stars! Well worth a try.

    (5)

  • Christina G.

    My husband and I went here for Dine Around Seattle. I started with the Lobster Bisque which was pretty good and then I dipped the rosemary bread (they give you before the meal) in it. That added another dimension to the soup which made it so good that I sponged up every last drop. My second course was the Sea Scallops & Sous Vide Pork Belly. Words can not describe how perfect this dish is. I wouldn't change a thing about it. The best scallops I've ever had, hands down. I ended my dinner with a Raspberry Chocolate Flourless Cake. It was very rich and thick but oh so good. My husband had the Baby Arugula & Baby Frisée Salad with Duck Prosciutto, Persimmon, Shaved Pecorino, and White Truffle Vinaigrette, Lamb Shank & Lamb Sausage, and Lemon Pudding Cake. The Salad was amazing. I was surprised how well the duck and persimmon paired so nicely in the arugla salad. As for the Lamb Shank, I wasn't as impressed. And lastly, the Lemon Pudding was gone before I could even steal a taste. My only complaint would be that we were 5-10 minutes early for our reservation but wasn't seated until 20 mintues after our reservation time.

    (5)

  • The Next Time O.

    Food = 4 stars; Service = 2 stars. Took my family, 8 of us total for lunch. All in all, my family enjoyed the food but we also agreed the service was veryyyyyyy slow and diluted our dining experience. Can't service a full dining room with minimum staff and expect 5 stars. Nonetheless, all of us enjoyed the lunch. Starters, Basket of fries, calamari, and short rib quesadillas were all tasty. NE clam chowder, not thick enough to be a true NE clam chowder but tasty regardless especially if you enjoy saltier over bland soups. Sandwiches & Entrees: Dungeness crab melt: very good 5 stars Wild salmon sandwich: good 4 stars Lamb burger: good 4 stars Croque madame: fine 3 stars - fancy diner breakfast Mac & cheese: good 4 stars No desert: lunch already took long enough but we would have stayed and ordered with normal service The Next Time: Same starters, NE clam chowder, and Dungeness Crab, Lamb burger, and Mac & cheese & hope for faster service.

    (4)

  • MaMa Spatula H.

    Warm, comforting setting. A bit pricey, but reasonable for being part of a hotel's restaurant. Dinner was sophisticated and delish without being pretentious. Absolutely enjoyed my morning cup of coffee by the gas burning fire on a chilly October morning. Four spatulas

    (4)

  • Lao R.

    I've wanted to try this restaurant out for awhile now and was excited to take my wife there for our date night. The food was fresh and simple. The restaurant is smaller than I had imagined, thus a little more intimate. The service was what I expected.

    (4)

  • William G.

    It is interesting to see the other reviews, and compare them with our experience. I will agree that the tables are a bit long, and do not foster an intimate feel to the evening. We had the Grand Marnier prawns, and completely enjoyed them. Yes, reminiscent of "Chinese food", but very flavorful. I had the ahi ahi, and found the flavors exceptional, well balanced, and amazing. The ahi was fork tender, and almost melted in my mouth. My wife had sea bass, and RAVED about how good it was. She also kept insisting I try the risotto because it was so good, but my senses were already completely imbued with the ahi ahi. Neither of us had any problem finishing our portions - neither too much, nor too little. Here's the kicker - we just showed up on a Saturday evening, no reservations, it was fully booked, so sorry. I told Brian, the manager, that we were fast eaters, and he gave us a table! Gina was our server, and did a great job. We can't wait to go again!

    (5)

  • Tonya N.

    Went here recently with group of 10 for Dine around Seattle Promotion - 3 course for $15... great deal? yes... but not so much here at the barking frog unfortunately. Had the prawns, scallops and banana tart. The prawns were very similar to Honey Walnut Shrimp at any chinese restaurant, tasty but there just 2. The scallops, 2 again, on a bed of cheesy polenta. Great temperature and I very much enjoyed the polenta... scallops average at best. Lastlly the dessert, i tried all three and i think the desserts is where there needs to be a big improvement. The coconut sorbet tasted like ice to me... no flavor whatsoever. Nothing stands out as worth coming back for and because this is a promotion, im assuming to bring people, Im not sure they effectively did that. Possibly having the actual lunch/dinner would be much better. Service was good, nice looking lodgy type atmosphere with easy parking.

    (3)

  • Victor R.

    My wife and I love going here. Always great service, great food and great wine! Bobby Moore rocks as the Chef, is very engaging and alway wanting for you to have a great experience! We believe one of the best restaurants in the Seattle area. Victor & Bonnie

    (5)

  • J G.

    This has always been a great restaurant, but was my first time having brunch here, and I was pleasantly surprised. I had poached eggs with black forest ham on challah bread with a hollandaise sauce, and potatoes on the side. This is a great place to go when you want to step it up, and have a nicer quality meal, grounds and decor are beautiful.

    (4)

  • kevin z.

    tried barking frog during seattle restaurant week. it's definitely a good venue for the wine lovers. the place has a great selection of some unique wines from locally washington, california, as well as imports. the waiter kindly offered a special pick for wine, however, I decided to go with the wine pairing option. the pairing started with a sparking, then red and ended with a late harvest dessert wine, which goes well with the 3 course meal. the foods are phenomenal, you will find quality is never a compromise at barking frog even tho, at the night, most customers ordered the restaurant week prefix menu. decor was cozy, service was awesome. you will find a lot of surrounding conversations about wine and laughter of joys(barking frogs) here, great place for wine lovers.

    (4)

  • Michelle B.

    Barking Frog in Woodinville is a credit to the marketing promotion that is Twenty-Five for $25. Generally, I am fairly disappointed in the restaurants that are participating. They throw together an appropriately priced tasting menu and there you have it. Lame. Not the Barking Frog - they offer three selections for each course off of the normal menu (which is dang pricey) and don't make you feel like you are ordering off of the early-bird special menu. The wine list is extensive with a small but perfectly thought out selection of wines by the glass. I don't want to be overwhelmed by a wine list. Just offer me a couple of solid choices in each category and I'm smitten. The crab beignets started off the meal just right. It's like someone hugged crab cakes with a donut - brilliance! The main courses of trout and grilled chicken breast were perfectly seasoned and well prepared. I don't know what types of people are complaining about the portion sizes, but I had to get the rest of my entree boxed up to take home. Sure, you aren't getting tex-mex portions here, but you are getting more than nouveaux joke food for sure. And, the desserts were amazing. The creme brulee had a touch of coconut milk in it that really made it stand out and the chocolate cherry terrine was a nice spin on a chocolate mousse type dessert. The restaurant was perfectly cozy, not too bright, not too loud, just a great place to enjoy a meal. Some of this may have to do with the fact that the hostess that evening was our very own Yelper Adrienne H who ensured that we were seated at a very nice table. I'm not a fan of the banquette style tables or the communal tables, so I may have a different take if sat inappropriately. This was definitely one of the best dinners I've had in a long time. Perfectly prepared food with great service all served up in a wonderful atmosphere. Take that internal restaurant snob!

    (5)

  • Paula K.

    I had a business lunch at Barking Frog and it was really good, not very busy on a weekday (we got there at 11:45). We started with the chefs selection of Oysters, tasty. I had the halibut and my coworker had the scallops, we swapped a piece of each and I really enjoyed both but the halibut was my favorite. It was perfectly crisp on the outside, flaky and moist inside. The risotto that came with the scallops was amazing! Dessert - a beautiful glass of Orange Muscat and nice selection of sorbet (lemon, Mango, Raspberry). This was a nice spot for a business lunch, quiet and great atmosphere. Take time to walk around the Willows grounds, especially on a nice sunny day, it's beautiful - make sure you go by and visit their pet pigs!

    (4)

  • Stephen B.

    Had dinner on Friday July 15th as we stayed at the Willows Lodge for the weekend. Dinner was great. I had the rack of lamb. Lamb was domestic and not imported from New Zealand, which is high in my book. Perfect medium rare and served with a couscous. I told the server that Couscous was going to be a deal breaker for me on the lamb choice. She assured me I would like this, as it was more of a risotto style preparation. It was quite good. The glass of Efeste Final Final went perfectly. Really like that they offer a nice selection of Washington Wines. Clearly the Barking Frog is consistently good.

    (5)

  • Marni S.

    Very disappointing. Had dinner and brunch here while staying at Willows and both were extremely disappointing experiences. The resto is loud and uncomfortable. Both times I was seated on the banquette so that i was on the seam between two cushions and no lumbar support from the back pillows which are attached to a rail. At brunch i took matters into my own hands and moved off the seam and unhooked the pillow for a little lumbar support. Dinner: walked in and was completely ignored by the blonde, tattooed hostess for about 5 minutes. Finally shown to table. Runner visited and tried to answer questions. Server finally visited to say he was busy with other tables and left for so long another server came to check that we were being taken care of. Food : Beef tartare was very bland and sweet with a huge dollop of sweet chutney on top. Not served with crostini. Bread service was awful - stale rolls and odd sweet compound butter. I have never previously met a butter I didn't like, but I guess there's a first time for everything. Salmon salad was ok. Frankly the creme freche ribbons were bland and srtange and no one bothered to cut the watercress so it was in giant clumps. I had the halibut. Server had gone on about how they cook it perfectly by using clarified butter...but it was Horribly over cooked and underseasoned but we couldn't flag the waiter down to send it back. The best part of the dish was the one little dumpling. SO had the rabbit trio. Bland. The tiny riblets were akmost unswallowable and the other two preps were just not good. I liked the lentils although they were bland, but SO had some burnt spots in them. We both chomped down on stones - someone needs to be more careful with preping the lentils! Service: Severely lacking. In addition to being ignored by the hostess, the server accidebtally launched his pen cap at me - hitting my face. Instead of apologizing, the server told me not to worry about it because he has lots of pens and would get it later. WTF? Brunch. Since we were staying at Willows lodge, we'd already made brunch rezzies and decided to give it another chance. Big mistake. They seated us at a nice 4 top so I was able to move off the cushion seam...but then seated a squeeling toddler right next to us (more than 50% of the resto was empty). So much for a relaxing brunch. Food: took a very long time to get out. The toddler table next to us had finished their meals by the time ours arrived. SO got a special omelette that was good - pork tenderloin, wild mushrooms, pea vines, cheddar and bacon. Home fries were ok but oddly his English muffin was not toasted. I got the mac and cheese. It was awful. Gritty, soupy, bland, separated cheese sauce and missing the breadcrumb topping. For $16 that is inexcusable. We tried for 10 mins to flag our waitress but finally flagged a different server down and told her. After waiting so long already I just had them take it off the bill rather than wait for them to make something else. Supper disappointing. Perhaps the A-team was off for the holiday weekend? Recommend the mgmt remind the servers to check in a few mins after food is delivered... Neither one did.

    (2)

  • Kevin H.

    Outstanding anniversary dinner with my wife! Good sized portions, beautiful presentation, excellent advice from the waitstaff. Everything was amazingly delicious. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

    (5)

  • John G.

    Meh!!!! We had dinner and breakfast the next day at the BF for a Willows anniversary weekend getaway. The wine selection was excellent as was the crème brûlée. They had really good potato rolls that tasted just like Macrina. We asked where the rolls came from and they replied "oh it's our own recipe made by a special bakery in Kirkland". The next day we saw the Macrina truck - c'mon - what are you trying to pull??? We've been eating loaves of Macrina potato bread for more than a decade. Both meals were sub par and definitely not worth the price. On a sunny Saturday late spring evening the dinner service was really slow - our meal took 3 hours and it really wasn't us. For dinner main, I ordered the rabbit trio and do not recommend it - the meat was dry, the jus was sticky and hard - just bad. After waiting so long, I wasn't going to send it back or ruin our special date. My wife had penn cove mussels in curry coconut broth. It was just too salty to enjoy with the naan bread supplied. For breakfast the next day, we had "huevos rancheros" - I use quotes because they deep fried the tortilla which basically made it a plate of nachos. Why not call it breakfast nachos with an egg on it? My wife had a really tasty breakfast burrito, but the sickly sweet mango "salsa" - was inedible and we had to ask for some more "conventional" spice. You don't have to totally reimagine breakfast standards - just execute really well please???!!? Not going back anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Leah R.

    Went here for my birthday. I had the Scallops and the brussel sprouts.. so good! My husband had the duck and he couldn't stop talking about it for days. Definitely a treat for a night out/special occasion.

    (4)

  • Turan W.

    Nice place to unwind, love the out door seating

    (4)

  • Ivan O.

    The number one reason to come here is their Chef Bobby Moore. He is an excellent chef and an even better host. I had the opportunity to meet him at the grand opening of the Maserati Dealership in Kirkland. The food was just as amazing as the cars. Great job Chef!

    (5)

  • Heather C.

    A great Valentine's dinner with wonderful food and great service by Kristin!! Chef Bobby brought everyone's tasting menu items to their table too! Hattie is a wonderful hostess and somehow juggles the special requests with professionalism and excellent customer service!

    (5)

  • Richard B.

    Pretty good breakfast that we often come back for. They could be a bit more kid friendly, but the food is worth coming back for. Love to come here really early when we're the only ones up :)

    (4)

  • Ed A.

    Ate here on Wednesday with my girlfriend and her son. We started off with the Caesar salad which was very bland and tasteless, the dressing was not good. My girlfriend had the scallops and felt they were over salted, her son had the steak and loved it, while I had the duck which was very good. The lamb is accompanied by lots of risotto, which is not my fav, but the sauce was very good. The service was very good.

    (3)

  • Gus S.

    Nice upscale dining experience in the middle of the Woodinville wine country.

    (5)

  • Ponarett X.

    I am so glad that the Barking Frog was part of Dine Around Seattle last month. It gave me a chance to eat at a restaurant that I wouldn't otherwise eat at. The food was fantastic! I started with the duck rillette. I had never had a rillette before and it was tasty. For my entree I had bacon wrapped monkfish with a caramelized onion bread pudding. omg! I love anything with bacon but the star of this dish was the bread pudding. Light and fluffy and oh so savory...I could have eaten just a bowl of that! For dessert I decided on the dark chocolate bread pudding (yes, I like bread pudding). It was also light and fluffy and not overly sweet. It had a nice chocolate flavor to it that wasn't overpowering at all. The atmosphere was cozy, service was great, my waiter was nice, and my water glass never went empty. I will definitely be back....sometime.

    (5)

  • Greg F.

    Solid choice in the middle of Woodinville's wine country. Ate here twice diring the past week. Food was well prepared. Nothing too inventive, but solid, basic menu with good quality ingredients. Service lacked, however, significantly reducing our dinning experiences. Our server took 15 minutes to come to the table upon searing- and it never improved.

    (3)

  • Michael K.

    we just had an outstanding dining experience at Barking frog. From the minute we walked in - 15 minutes early for our reservation - We were expecting to wait. Other guests were waiting, but we were taken right to our table. Service was prompt, our waiter warm and friendly and professional, and the food. OMG. We had the quail appetizer, served on a bed of lettuce, and just melt in your mouth tender. My lovely wife (also five stars, BTW) had the mixed green salad and I the beet salad. The second server arrived, and there was no question about who got what. I mention this to illustrate: this sort of thing doesn't bother me at a restaurant, "who gets the...? " It simply illustrates the level of service at Barking Frog. A cut above. My wife had the halibut and I the rib eye, done to perfection! And the side potato salad? Good lord, the delicate intermingled flavors bursting out of it was like a culinary string quartet. The timing and pace of the service was impeccable. We have dined in Paris, Lyon, Barcelona and Carcassonne - Barking Frog stands shoulder to shoulder with the best we've ever had. Value? Appetizer, outstanding entrees, a bottle of wine and creme brulee dessert... oh, yeah,and the martini... I was pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive the experience was. We'll be back, B.F. - and we're bringing reinforcements! We returned for a second visit with out of town friends, and everyone agrees, the meal was spectacular... those flavors!, Oh, those flavors!

    (5)

  • Laura H.

    I have been to the BF about a dozen times over the years and it always amazes me every time I go. The service and food are excellent! I sat out on the patio the other night and it was great. I had the scallops with the mushrooms and pork belly...yum! If I could have finished my meal I would have....I was stuffed! The scallops are tender and cooked just right. The combo of the scallops, pork belly, mushrooms and sauce are to die for. I don't normally eat pork but this dish was excellent and I would order it again. I've also had the seabass which was also an excellent dish! I can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Noel J.

    I've worked in Woodinville for 8 years, and this was my first time making it to The Barking Frog. My date serendipitously had a work engagement in the area, so when she asked me to pick a locale for an evening rendezvous, this was a place in the area that I'd always wanted to try. It was a good choice. We had to do a bit of an early dinner, so we had a table for 5pm. Her work deal got over with a little early, so she showed up at the restaurant a tad before I could get there. Not to worry, they hooked her up nicely with a patio seat next to the nice fountain, and a cool glass of Viognier with which to enjoy the sun and her book while she awaited my arrival. I arrived promptly at 5, and was lead to the patio area to be greeted by a beautiful woman, who just happened to be there to dine with me. Fortuitous indeed! Our waiter was very engaging, and clearly knew the menu backwards and forwards. After chatting him up about the daily special, he offered us many opinions on all of the various appetizers, salads and entrees. We decided to open with what he described as "the only dish that's been on the menu for the duration of the restaurant's existence - thus the signature dish" - Grand Marnier Prawns. Wow, this was an outstanding dish. The sweet meat of the prawns is very well accompanied by the flavor of Grand Marnier. Frankly you have to order this if you dine here. The other appetizer we ordered was a take on a Caprese salad. Heirloom tomatoes were wonderful, except that one of mine still had a sticker on it. So they comped us that dish, and our waiter was highly apologetic. "This just doesn't happen here". I could have been a dick about it, but I just pointed out that now I know where they get their tomatoes :) Take from the fact that I still rate this place four stars and am a harsh critic that the prawns were that good. Our salad was a watermelon and beet salad with "micro arugula". I love microgreens, but this was a lil' ridiculous hehe. Though there were two types of roasted beets - golden and red. This salad was excellent. My entree was the scallops and pork belly. It was served over a risotto. To be honest, it wasn't great. It wasn't bad, but it was just so-so. However my date ordered the daily special - an Alaskan King Salmon served over this roasted sweet corn that was absolutely outstanding. The fish was good, but it was the sweet corn "hash" (for lack of a better term) that stood out. Wow. I imagine they roast the corn over an open flame, and then finish it in a brown butter sauce with some sugar, because BOY - it almost tasted like caramel corn. Which sounds like it would be too sweet, but it really worked. For dessert we did the chocolate ganache. It was served with a peanut powder, which I'm assuming is an old molecular gastronomy trick using maltodextrin to absorb the fats of the peanuts and turn it into powder. It actually worked pretty well, and I liked the dish. So - thumbs up for the ambiance. The back patio on a mid 70's August evening was very nice. Thumbs up for the service. Our waiter knew his shit and wasn't afraid to offer suggestions. Thumbs WAY up for the Grand Marnier Prawns and the King Salmon dish. And Thumbs WAY WAY up for my date - being one totally cool chick who effortlessly kept the conversation flowing for hours on end. You know it's good when you do a casual Tuesday dinner that lasts over three hours and you wonder where the time went. Next time we'll need to get a room at the Lodge ;)

    (4)

  • CL C.

    Had the Dine Around Seattle deal so 15$ for lunch, which was great. 3 course: my friends and I made sure to order every type of combination so we could try everything and the general consensus was: best appetizer: tied between kale salad and grand marnier prawn. Salad was fresh and the dressing was flavorful and nice. The prawns were like a slightly fancier version of Chinese walnut shrimp. Yum. best entree: lamb pasta. The scallops dish and risotto (vegetarian) dish were nice too, but the lamb pasta was just the best. The risotto was a bit hard to chew but great flavor. best dessert: definitely the sorbet. everyone agreed. the sorbet. amazing, and the waitress said its made in the restaurant. YUMM overall, the portions were small but that was expected. As hungry athletic college kids, my friends and I got like 4 extra servings of free bread (comes with a yummy tomato peppercorn spread), and that was enough to fill us up. The waitress was cool about it. :) Plus, they gave us butter when we asked for that. service points for that.

    (4)

  • Lori C.

    We had a great experience at the Barking Frog. We sat at the bar and had the opportunity to talk with the sommelier about wine choices. She was very helpful and introduced us to a nice bottle of Pinot Noir. We split the dinner special which was black cod on a bed of noodles w mushrooms. The flavor was fantastic. We had been at the Willow's Lodge for a glass of wine and appetizer prior to dinner. They must share the same kitchen as the Grand Marnier Prawns were available at BF also. For what it is worth, the GM Prawns were ok - a bit heavy as I think they also used cream to prepare the sauce. Beautiful area, great experience.

    (4)

  • David C.

    Celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary here tonight. Very accommodating wait staff and delicious salad, pork entree, and dessert. Nice wine-by-the-glass selection. we'll be back!!

    (4)

  • Roger B.

    Had dinner here after a day of tasting wines. Ordered the halibut with Darby le deuce. Really enjoyed it. Also liked the fresh bread with sun dried tomato topping. They had a good list of local wines. Didn't try any after everthing I had earlier in the day. Great service.

    (4)

  • Rox R.

    Tops in my lists of French toast. It was amazing. All I can say is that I wanted to lick the plate because the caramelized almonds were stuck to the plate! French toast was made perfect, not runny or dry and the syrup was warm. Roasted potatoes were wonderful as well. I would stop in for breakfast again if I were in town, and in the area- a little out of the way of Seattle. But my best bud has great taste in restaurants. Cozy, warm atmosphere and looks like a fun place for dinner. A fancy dinner with wine for sure. I would have more details but its been over a year since I have been- but I can still taste the yumminess. Also next door is a brewery that serves 'beer floats'.

    (5)

  • Chris P.

    The fare: 2 pretty decent blue cheese and bacon burgers Glass of merlot redhook esb Creme brûlée de jour (to share) The bill: 60, after tax and tip, we're talking 80 bucks! Seems a (lot) bit pricey. Also, we were seated outside and was a rat come from the direction of the kitchen. The rat wasn't looking so good either...

    (2)

  • Andrea K.

    Okay ... So as much as I want to rave about the Willows Lodge and the insane combination of the hotel and the Barking Frog I will try to just focus on the restaurant. All I'm going to say is you should book a room and if you need more encouragement read my review there. Now, on to the Barking Frog. My boyfriend and I came to Woodinville last year for our 5 year anniversary with another couple and had such an amazing dining experience we decided to repeat it for our sixth anniversary. Not only did the experience repeat itself, it improved! When we walked in we were a bit early so opted to sit in the bar while we waited. The bartender was so kind and put up with my indecision and after finally ordering my usual boring vodka and soda he suggested upping it to a blueberry vodka and soda with a splash of lemon. Wow. Officially my new favorite drink - if I knew his name it might be named after him. Shortly after ordering in the bar, our table was ready. The next paragraph can be summed up in the following - outstanding food served perfectly by our waiter Brian and we can't wait to return - however, I am really wordy and must elaborate. Brian, our waiter, was polite, personable, funny and fantastic at his job. He gave us all of his views on the menu succinctly and then left us to our own devices. He opened the bottle of wine we brought, selected during our afternoon tasting and waived the corking fee due to our status as hotel guests, and then when returned approved of our choices. To reference some others reviews, our starters did take a bit to get to us, but we weren't in a rush and I am skeptical of anyone who dines at a restaurant like the Barking Frog and isn't willing to wait a bit for their quail atop waffle or apple chestnut soup. We were so satisfied with our appetizers, salad and entrees that we didn't leave room for dessert. That's okay with us because it only means we get to come back again with the goal to make it through to dessert and espresso.

    (5)

  • Jfo L.

    On Valentines day, my bf and I originally made reservations for Purple, but as many would know, especially in Woodinville...most of the electricity was out at the peak hour for Valentines dinner because of strong winds...so we went and found a new location that could serve us. With my trusty android, we stumbled into the Barking Frog... Given...they were also having electrical issues, and could only cook stuff on the grill, I still gave them a break for the hectic things they had to deal with. So we got in, got seated and after waiting for about 5-10minutes, they drop by and said hi, and gave us our menus. There were 2-3 other couples in the restaurant too, and the waiters were in full conversations and giving them discounts and such for the inconvenience, but for us..they barely even dropped by to even acknowledge our existence... After waiting 15minutes for them to come take our order, they said thanks and took off. We got our food in a reasonable amount of time, so I'll give them credit for that.... We got the steak and fries..and overall..pretty mediocre..and nothing fancy...We finished eating..they took our plates, we paid..and we were outta there with little to no contact with the waiters/waitresses..even though they were talking to all the other people....wth? They're definitely more bias if you're a regular I noticed. The only thing fancy about this place was the price... and I definitely wasn't digging in. Perhaps I caught this place on a really off hour...I wanted to like this place..but...I definitely won't be back. Food: Mediocre...Service: Not great...Prices: over the top....Overall: no thanks!

    (2)

  • Ravenna S.

    Perhaps I hit the Barking Frog at an off time, but it was just ok. I was expecting more. We went for brunch this weekend, I opted for the crab cakes benedict. So here's the deal - at a place considered a higher caliber of dining, you should be able to nail a benedict. What was on my plate wasn't nailed. When I bust open a poached egg, it better run. There was no running here. Not even a slow amble. The egg had been poached hard. The hollandaise was good, and the crab cake was delicious. They put the english muffin off to the side which I found odd, but I'm guessing that was to highlight the crab cakes. The side (roasted potatoes) that came with the benedict was not good. The texture of the potato was undercooked and mealy, and the seasoning was bland and off. I did find the service to be excellent, and the coffee was tasty. I will definitely give the Barking Frog another chance; I hope it comes together better next time.

    (3)

  • Peter L.

    Some of the best food on the East Side, but at a hefty price. Went there last week for a customer dinner and was not disappointed. The menu, while not the most exciting, is very well executed in most cases. Highlights include a wonderful baby arugula salad with goat cheese and apples, which was a better choice than the duck confit and smoked onion soup, which was way heavy and had way too much duck. The salmon, while perfectly fine, was overshadowed by fresh ravioli of peas and mushroom, which were even better. The walu was also an excellent choice, and overall, fish dishes outshone meat dishes, although no one ordered the $55 beef tenderloin. Portions were very generous, so we only tried one dessert, which was a spicy creme burlee. It actually had a kick. Interesting, and yes, probably like the original chocolates from the Aztecs, but not really my cup of tea. The wine selection is another plus, with many choices from NW vintners. Actually, it probably had one of the best selection of local wines, but again, with most bottles over $60, definitely pricey. Service was adequate, but not exceptional, although we avoided the negative experience of some of the other reviewers. That could be due to the fact that there were only 3 tables filled that night, and with the economy in the toilet, it looks like high end restaurants will have a hard time filling tables. Overall, the Barking Frog is a solid restaurant with an excellent wine list, but all of this comes at a cost.

    (4)

  • Julian H.

    I've been here twice and was impressed both times. Most recently, for an excellent New Year's Eve prix fixe menu. Compliments to chef Bobby on a perfectly cooked porterhouse and to his team on an all around outstanding dining experience. I highly recommend sitting at the communal table, by the fire, although it can be a little breezy by the door, since the hotel caters out of Barking Frog so the door is constantly opening and closing as staff runs back and forth across the parking lot. The menu seems to have a local source/farm to fork philosophy woven throughout, for example all the wines on the prix fixe menu were from the Northwest. But they are not hysterical about it; for example, we had sashimi of Nairagi (striped Marlin) caught just the day before in Hawaii, so while not local, at least it was fresh.

    (5)

  • Rowena M.

    Lunch at the Barking Frog? Don't mind if I do. Especially when you can get 3 delicious courses for $15 thanks to the Dine Around Seattle deals. Well, 2 delicious courses. My marinated beet salad was tasty, but the honey drizzled around the plate overpowered the sweet/tart beets. My sister's Grand Marnier shrimp reminded me of the walnut/mayo shrimp often served at dim sum places. Just ok. For my entree I ordered trout almandine served atop fingerling potatoes. Fish was cooked nicely and the toasted herbs garnishing the dish was a nice touch. My sister's jamon and cheese sandwich was good, but didn't really need the sweet onion spread inside. I just wasn't in the mood for it. Desserts were decadent--as they should be. The chocolate pot de creme had an orange gelee that I didn't really care for, but my financier made of apple compote served with a delicate almond cake and lightly spiced ice cream made me happy. My only complaint was that the cheese trays that came to the tables next to us smelled like--cheese of course. I'm sure they were delicious, but when you're not eating it, it smells like butt.

    (4)

  • Michaela W.

    I was staying at Willow's Lodge over a weekend and went to dinner here (expecting amazing things we'd heard through the grapevine). We were so disappointed. There was plastic wrap in the salad and after showing the server, she said "that's weird" and took it away - didn't remove the salad off the bill, no sorry, nothing. The food must have sat out too long before bringing it to the table because it was cool and slightly over-cooked. Service overall was very poor, food would have been better if served right away... For the cost of the entire meal: apps, dinner, bottle of wine... a very disappointing experience but maybe we'll return in hopes that the second time is the charm. Wish we had the great experience others have expressed in their reviews.

    (2)

  • Anni Y.

    I really liked the rustic atmosphere & decor. We came for brunch in the summer so the outdoor seating was awesome! The food itself was okay but overall I really enjoyed eating there. The service was great and you get to take home the little jars of jam! :)

    (4)

  • Jill L.

    Over the top prices but the dishes are phenomenal. We had the best beet salad ever followed by lamb in a bordalaise sauce that was to die for.

    (4)

  • Jonathan M.

    Excellent dinner and service on December 28, 2011. The steak tar tare was an excellent app along with the beet salad and shrimp. My entree of black cod had an asian flavor to it and was excellent. Perfectly cooked, tender and the homemade noodles were outstanding. Desserts were a little blah. The service was excellent - just the right balance of being there, but not interfering. The wine sommelier was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. It is not cheap, but it you are reading this review, you probably know that.

    (4)

  • Judith F.

    To be clear, I rarely give a "5". Also I have never eaten at BF during restaurant week. So my experience may be different/better than others? Each of the say 10 times I would rate the service attentive and the food full of flavor. The wine list is excellent with a range of good Washington wines. At lunch the lamb burger dressed with pickled shallots (?) is assertive and well-balanced. Served on a artisanal bun with fries on the side it's a very substantial lunch plate. Their chowder is excellent as is their reuben sandwich. None of the aforementioned are low cal offerings. A new option at lunch is their creperie which operates out of the bar off the hotel lobby. The 2X we tried the crepes we were pleased. I had one filled with ham, potato and onions. My SO enjoyed his with figs, onions, and ham. Maybe needed a bit more salt for balance. These constitute a smaller lunch; I think would appeal to people with smaller appetites. Dinner has always been a bit magical for us. I think it's the combination of the room, the firepit, an excellent wine list, good service AND ample portions of delicious food. I could only eat 1/2 of my veal chop one evening. "Must have been a very big veal?" Nonetheless, it was delicious with an excellent wine-sauce reduction. Mussels with chorizo are properly-cooked; not over-cooked. A new appetizer the tempura caulifower served with anchovy, pureed chick peas sounded bizarre, but on the recommendation of our waiter, I ordered it. 4 large pieces of the vegetable each topped with an anchovy filet arrived. This was an appetizer. Looked weird, but to my surprise, it all worked. Batter, veggie, salt, and lemon in the chick peas! A duck confit salad had just the right balance of very light dressing on arugula which balanced the earthiness of the pulled meat. Along side, came a sous vide duck egg yolk on top of a piece of toast. A first in my world. 2 Negs: While the newer menu is more ambitious with dishes of more complexity, the prices have ramped way up. $52 for a steak entree in Seattle area is very high in my book. A Caesar salad came too heavily dressed for our taste. RE: the salad, our last waiter graciously offered to replace it, no attitude or argument. I am afraid that with the steep prices, there is the danger that this really fine restaurant might morphe into (only) an "occasion" venue for the locals. That would be a shame.

    (5)

  • Eric C.

    The 16oz bone in rib eye was hands down the best steak I've ever had the pleasure of stuffing in my fat face. And by looking around the table at my colleagues' dishes, I'm sure they received equal or greater pleasure stuffing their faces with their respective entrees. All kidding aside, the food at Barking Frog far exceeded my humble expectations. The restaurant, lodge and surrounding environment all added to the experience as well. Some people have mentioned the price and service as factors for giving lower ratings, but 1) the price seemed pretty reasonable for the quality of food, especially compared to some larger, chain-ier (for lack of a better/real word) establishments, and 2) the service received was far better than said large/chain fancy schmancy restaurants. There is no doubt that I will be coming back in the near future.

    (5)

  • Erin T.

    I have only come here for dinner, but its so delicious. If you go, you MUST, I mean MUST, order the Grand Marnier Prawns. It is definitely one of their specialties. I usually get a steak here, and for awhile they had a New York strip steak and fries with demi glaze, at a pretty good price. It was so good. Service is always good here. Their dessert never appealed to me, but I heard they just got a new dessert chef so yay!

    (5)

  • Heesun K.

    So we tried the "Dine Around Seattle" which was three course meal for $30. I had Grand Marnier Prawn - American Kobe Shoulder Tender - Buttermilk Panna Cotta and my boyfriend had Yukon Potato Soup - Smoked&Braised Kurobuta Pork Crepinette - same dessert as mine. My meal was perfect. Everything was delicious. The Kobe Tender was with creamy sauce and lobster ravioli and it was probably one of the most delicious plate I've had for a longest time. The weird part of my meal was the dessert: it was a very strong and unique fruity pudding with a butterscotch stick. I was unable to describe what it was. It was somewhat bitter, sweet, sour, etc... see? indescribable. lol My boyfriend's pork dish was too dry for me. not juicy enough and didn't look that tasty either. They served it with beans and it just didn't feel like it was cooked long enough. The service was alright.. the main server was polite and was trying to do everything possible to make it work, but there was just too much going on inside the restaurant...moving the tables, chairs, constantly walking around the small spaces between the tables, etc... felt too crowded in there. I would come back for the food but maybe not for the atmosphere of the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Jim P.

    The ambience is great. Casual yet chic, comfortable yet no place to show up in your PJ's. 4 of us ate on a Saturday night at this well-reviewed establishment. The service was outstanding yet the food was....well....not excellent, as expected. My wife had the pork chop - very good but "hard to cut". The other couple split the acclaimed salmon with lobster ravioli and it was, "disappointingly overcooked". I had the halibut and was similarly disappointed that it was overcooked. With so many great restaurants in Seattle, it's highly unlikely that we'd ever go back.

    (2)

  • Suzanne M.

    Brunch/lunch was recommended to us, so we headed over as part of a ladies day out. We had missed our reservation, and they couldn't use the patio that day, so we had to wait a bit for a table. Is there anything more frustrating than watching tables waiting to be cleared? There was something totally off with the service that day. We waited forever for a waitress to come over, then again for coffee. Throughout the meal they only refilled the cups once, after we asked. We had different servers come throughout the meal, as though they were understaffed or something. Noting came with the meal that we asked for, and our water glasses were always empty. Our waitress didn't tell us all the specials, I heard her explaining more that sounded interesting to a table later. Also, our waitress collected all of our dishes, then left them on the table and went off to do something else! The food was very, very good. The restaurant is very nice inside, I loved the fire pit. On a cold day, it was really cozy. I would have given it far more stars had there been better service. The service this time was really aggravating.

    (3)

  • Emma F.

    We ended up going here with some friends when they were in town and the food and service where top notch, and at these prices they had better be! Who am I kidding, you can spend a fortune on a horrible meal and so I was glad to see this place lived up to its reputation. Here's what we had and our experience. Food: We had the Watermelon salad. It has heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and of course watermelon. It was an unusual combo that worked VERY well and we where fans. It was the best balanced dish in the meal and was unusual enough to be interesting but not odd enough to put off the more gastronomically conservative fiancé. I got the filet at the recommendation of the waiter and it was quite good. Let's start with the fact that it was actually cooked pretty rare. Restaurants are always telling you they hate serving meat well done, but I find they never serve mine rare, it always more medium than I would like. Either they are afraid of me getting sick or their grill chef gets distracted and leaves it too long. Here it was actually very close to rare (never have I had a rare steak out at a restaurant that was to my doneness liking. The real standout however was the egg yolk ravioli. It was an egg yolk wrapped in fresh pasta and boiled just enough to cook the past but keep the egg yolk runny. Frankly there could have been more yolk in it as the steak was large and the yolk did not incorporate into the sauce as expected and obviously intended. However, all in all it was a delicious meal. My fiancé had the Tuna and really liked it (although he wouldn't share lol) I ended my meal with the chocolate dessert. It was very good and had my favorite, salted caramel. It was really a kind of grown up candy bar. I love chocolate so for me it was great, although at the end I was sweeted out. If you like chocolate I highly recommend it. Wine: We did not get any wine as we had a few bottles waiting for us in the hotel and where planning on drinking those later in the evening. The list looked interesting though. Service: The waiter was nice and helpful, sometimes too helpful as he kept coming around asking if we were ready. No, we were talking. After we had ordered though he wasn't as good at refilling waters as he was at getting our orders. Still very friendly and gave great recommendations. Ambiance: Very nicely decorated and romantic with lighting that was dim enough to be intimate but not so dim you couldn't see your dinner partners. All in all a good restaurant with prices that are just a tiny bit too high for the food they offer. It seemed to lack something and I think what it really lacked was balance. The food was good but too little of one thing and not enough of another made the dishes seem more amateurish than the 120 dollars we paid would suggest. Too little egg in the ravioli to have the yolk become a part of the sauce upon cutting into it. Even the awesome dessert had a bit too much of a sweet element for a dessert that highlights salted caramel. That said the food was very good and I would go back again for a special meal to try other dishes on the menu which I was intrigues by.

    (4)

  • Ferlia L.

    Went there for Dine Around Seattle promotion. I had potato leek soup, ruby trout and financier, my husband had grand marnier prawn, spanish ham sandwich and chocolate pot de creme. My potato leek soup was good, it's taste like the one on la buona tavola in Pike's market, grand marnier prawn is the same like shrimp mayonesse in chinese restaurant. Main course was just OK, my trout was a bit over salt, the sandwich has nothing special. Desert was nothing special too. The best part of the food there probably the olive bread with roasted tomato tapanade. It was yummy. Now moving to service, it seems like my server is all over the place. I saw her serving at the bar too. That might be the reason for lack of service and food delay. But overall she seems nice.

    (3)

  • Konrad H.

    My girlfriend emailed me the link for the Dining Around Seattle special they are running in March 2011. $15 for a three course lunch is a deal and there was plenty of food. We went back on a Friday not remembering that the sample menu was not meant to be available. In our ignorance we asked our waitress and she told us they don't normally offer it on Fridays, but they would be happy to let us order from it. That we agreed was 5 star service. We took the time to study the regular lunch menu and were shocked. For this quality of establishment the lunch prices are a bargain. You can get a hearty lunch for $11-15. We ended ordering Turkey sandwiches off the regular menu and it was wonderful. Previously we had the Spanish ham sandwich with Bacon jam which was just as good. Included in the tasting menu is the Chocolate Pot de Crème (Coffee, Gelee, Orange Vanilla Chantill) dessert. It is very good and light. I noticed on our second visit that it was the only dessert tables were ordering with lunch and a lot of tables were ordering it. I'm sure we will be back about once a month for lunch and will treat ourselves to dinner here very soon. UPDATE We have been back and it's my favorite spot for lunch with my girlfriend in Woodinville. I had the Lamb burger with sweet potato fries and she had the Croque Madame. We were both very happy.

    (5)

  • Connie C.

    Came for the 3 for $30 deal. The food was delicious, only complaint is that it was a little on the salty side, but that's generally my complaint at most restaurants. Ambiance: 5 Food: 3.5 Service: 4 Salad was alright, best appetizer was the celeriac soup - delicious! The bread and the spread (I think roasted red peppers and capers?) was really good too. My entree was the wild boar ravioli - it's one gigantic ravioli. The noodle part of it was too al dente for my taste, but the mushrooms on top were delicious. Boar was on the verge of being too dry, still good. My dining companions also had tuna (said it was good) and chicken (too dry). Dessert was the best part, and most special. Everything about the carrot cake was good, including the drunken raisins, some powdered stuff on the side, and the ice cream on top. The chocolate ganache was alright, good but not as special as the carrot cake. It's a bit expensive for us to regularly dine here, but for the 3 for $30, I was very content.

    (4)

  • Scott B.

    Slow kitchen topped with horrible service. Thank god the bloody mary's came out on time... Waiters: when you have the tables right next to the kitchen, you might want to do something other than bounce back and forth in the hallway and be a "cool barking frog waiter." And really, arguing with your customers is never a good idea. The food we did manage to get was just ok. I was miffed / riled / angry for about 3 hours after leaving. The experience as a whole was not / is not worth repeating.

    (1)

  • Bob R.

    Disclaimer: I dined here, then worked here and even went back to try it again with my girlfriend. Overall: Not living up to what Barking Frog could be. The level of service and meal is determined by when you eat here. Breakfast and Lunch are no go. Dinner has sparks of brilliance, but the place is WAY over priced for the experience. Lack of knowledgeable staff is tarnishing the image. The kitchen staff are talented. Breakdown: Breakfast: Skip it Unless you have some special deal with Willows Lodge where you get a free meal. You won't have the talent of the night crew and most everything is running pretty slow. 12 dollar bagel? You will have a hostess/waiter, 1 busser and 1 morning cook. Lunch: Skip it. Super expensive for the meal. $17 burger? Last time I went there (1pm) our waitress didn't serve lunch bread because it wasn't ready so we had to eat the morning raisin bread with the apple spread. Shared a meal because of the price and I swear the Grand Marnier Prawns have gone up in price $19 for lunch?! (The signature dish?). Dinner: Finally they get the linen out. Settings and ambiance are beautiful and showcase NW atmosphere. Its going to be loud because of the use of concrete architecture. Bobby Moore is a talented chef, but it doesn't translate to the experience and especially the price tag. Bussers are flying around the dining room because the assign them to do both Room Service (food and romantic packages at Willows + floor bussing, plate clearing, water and bread service.) Its a ruckus. Don't sit at the concrete egg in a big party. Might as well eat at a bar. Staff: There are some very knowledgeable staff here. Not sure if they have stayed, but 2 out of 5 will be great. Some just don't take the time to learn about wine, food and all they want is your tips.

    (2)

  • Des D.

    Nice settting and ver comfortable restaurant. Food is excellent, great wine list, very spotty service (waiter went missing for 10-15 minutes at times) plus in a restaurant like this he shouldnt be reading the specials off a note pad it is not the local diner. Worth trying again. With wine, for a couple, you are looking at about +$200.

    (4)

  • Sean C.

    We've had dinner here many times in the last ten years. On our last occasion, the food was absolutely superb. Unfortunately, our waiter seemed disintered, and just didn't have it together. It was a shame, because we've always had good service in the past. It's really one of our top go-to spots for a night away, and we always look forward to the meal. I'm going to give it 4 stars since I think that's much more reflective of the average experience, but I sincerely hope the fellow that waited on our table moves on to other things before we return.

    (4)

  • Isaac K.

    I had high hopes after reading several of the other reviews of the Barking Frog. The atmosphere was great and since it was a sunny Saturday mornimg we decided to eat outside on the terrace. We ordered two lattes and two special Bacon Bloody Mary's. The drinks were decent, but took over 10mins to arrive to the table. After looking over the menu and seeing the many delicious offerings, both me and my dining companion chose to omelet special of the morning- Grilled Flank Steak, mushrooms, onions, & peppers. Once the food arrived (again after a long 30 minute wait) it was actually very good. If I had to rate just the atmosphere- 5 stars. The seating outside was relaxing and warm. The food was actually well presented, tasteful, and reasonably priced. The service is where it was lacking (asking for refills of water and coffee, waiting for two different servers to replace drop serviceware, etc.) and unfortunately why the overall review is at 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Eric K.

    If I could give partial stars I would probably rate this place a 3.7. And I should mention up front that at this price point I am comparing it with restaurants like Seastar, Salish Dining Room, Chez Shea, etc. I've come here twice now, once for a restaurant week probably two years ago with a co-worker and once a couple months ago on a date. From reading other reviews it looks like I have gotten lucky with the service. While the service hasn't quite matched the price of the meal, it didn't do anything to take away from my experience. The food is definitely above average, but considering the price you find yourself wishing it was a bit more imaginative. Nothing is extremely memorable and that's probably why I haven't found myself craving a trip back. It's also pretty far out from where I live/work and so I don't ever see myself going here regularly. On the plus side it was open on a Monday night when everything else nice in the area was closed (I'm looking at you Cafe Juanita). I'm going to leave this place as four stars because I think it's a place worth trying out but if I have another visit that isn't that memorable I'll have to knock it down to three. I have heard the brunch is great here from someone I trust, but haven't tried it myself.

    (4)

  • Dian N.

    Major disappointment on Saturday 5/23. We had reservations for 5:30. Have had lunch many times and love the lamb burger and truffle fries, so looked forward to dinner. Lamb shanks ordered medium rare and came totally rare, cool in the middle and lacked seasoning. White beans that accompanied dish were crunchy firm and under-cooked. Greens with scallops flashed in pan and tough--kale? Few scallops for $46. Beef tartar and prawns were excellent appetizers. We'll be back for lunch, but not for dinner.

    (1)

  • Leslie P.

    I went for lunch and ordered the burger with truffle fries and steak salad which were both very delicious. However the service was not up to par. The servers were polite but it seemed as if this place was understaffed. Not only did the food take a long time to come out but also there were tons of empty tables with people waiting to be seated. Not sure I would go again with the wait.

    (3)

  • rosylen m.

    I was nothing but impressed impressed impressed by the Barking Frog's lunch options today! I could not stop raving about it in the car on the way home or at home right before my well-deserved nap. We (my sister and I) ordered from the Dine Around Seattle menu today. They did serve a rosemary bread and tapenade with (I think) fried capers which I LOVED (salt and tomatoes and capers are the way to my heart). I ordered the Grand Marnier Prawns, Spanish Ham Sandwich and Fries, and Chocolate Pot de Creme for dessert. All a deal for $15 (my sister had a beet salad, trout almandine, and some shortbread and ice cream for dessert). I was completely HAPPY and satisfied with my selections despite their baby shortcomings (my appetizer needed a bit more greens; ham sandwich had a carmelized onion spread of which I was not a fan as I like my ham and cheese salty not sweet and my dessert had an orange flavor to it which I do not approve of [fruit and chocolate not a good combo for me]). Despite that, I seriously enjoyed my lunch there. Really, it was the best lunch I have had since I have been in the PNW (last summer). And that is saying a lot as I come from the bay area in CA. If you have the chance before the Dine Around thing ends, GO HERE! Food was delicious, service was super awesome and the views (both inside and outside) are gorgeous. They have some serious big sky in Woodinville. It reminded me of Montana. My beoggie friends are visiting me in May and we are so coming here for lunch one day. Before wine tasting, of course!

    (5)

  • Sirio B.

    Came here for dinner and breakfast during a weekend getaway and came out really impressed. We started with a baby romaine caesar, which was kind of a deconstruction on a caesar salad featuring all the parts seperated into separate elements that you had to assemble. The uncut romaine lettuce was a bit much to be honest, but the anchovy and lemon aioli bruschetta was fantastic. The sommelier was more than happy to help us find a wine to accompany our entrees, both of us not being very savvy about couplings. He offered us a few samples and helped us hone in on the right red. The tenderloin with the gnudi dumplings was amazing and the atmosphere was incredibly cozy. The servers attentiveness and the perfectly cooked food helped make this a very memorable night. Will be going back again when I get the chance.

    (4)

  • Daniel C.

    Came in for lunch with my girlfriend, we sat on the patio, the dining room looked small but very intimate. The patio was beautiful, simple and elegant. The most important part was the food and boy was I impressed We had a scallop special which was nicely sized and worth the price And a crab salad which equally didn't disappoint. The bread was good although I was not a fan of the red spread with capers We also ordered Mac and cheese after not noticing it the first time, you have the option to add bacon and truffle oil but we just went with bacon. The portion was massive and so so good. We spent 65 dollars on lunch but we left full, happy and eager to be back

    (5)

  • K C.

    What did you do to your breakfast burrito recipe?? It wasn't the same as we had enjoyed previously. Maybe it was an off morning, but I wasn't the only one at the table to take notice. I do want to swim in the sauce, however!

    (4)

  • Lisif W.

    We have been to the Barking Frog five or six times in the past several years, and I don't think we'll be back (unless and until there's a major change in the kitchen or management). So what went wrong? Essentially, it comes down to consistency. We'd go, and three things would be fabulous, four-stars-on-Yelp-worthy, but one thing would be so very wrong that we couldn't believe it made it out of the kitchen on to our table. An example: We were very excited when the Frog started serving breakfast/brunch a few years back. It's very close to our house. We went three or four times for breakfast and finally decided not to come back. When I am paying $20-$25 a head for breakfast, I expect the potatoes not to have sat on the grill long enough to become fossilized little chewy briquettes. Someone should have noticed they were no longer fit for human consumption before they came out on our plate. This happened on at least two separate occasions so it was not just a fluke. One time we asked for fresh potatoes and the ones that came out were no better than the ones we sent back. Someone also should tell the kitchen staff that salt is not its own separate food group. Seriously, some things were so salty as to be inedible... the aforementioned potatoes, and a steak that I ordered during a dinnertime visit. It's kind of sad, because 75-80% of the food I have had here was frankly fabulous, but at the prices they ought to be consistent. Also, wine list is good but wine markup is way too high. I'm used to paying 2x to 2.5x the price of a bottle, but the Frog regularly seems to have wine marked up to 3x. That starts to feel less like a cellaring and overhead charge and more like highway robbery. Service has never been positive - slow, and sometimes a little snooty, as if the patrons are lucky they were let in the door. Au revoir, Barking Frog. I wanted to like you.

    (2)

  • Miss Lei S.

    I've been to the Barking Frog on several occassions. Most of the time, food is good, but not great. Entrees are quite pricey most around $30+, which makes it dissapointing when you're not blown away. We started with the Grand Marnier Prawns. It does remind me of the Chinese style, but so much better. The shrimp was crisp and delicious. For dinner I had the duck breast. It was cooked perfectly..the creamy sauce and pasta worked very well with the duck. I was quite surprised! My husband had the pork shank. Something he rarely orders but too felt it was delicious. I did notice that some of their Washington Wines were well priced, mark up not being too high. We ordered 2 Delille Wines and it was maybe $10 more than purchasing at the winery. Not bad at all. I will say the wait for our food was longer than expected, especially for a Monday night. Other than that, service was good and food excellent. After a few tries, they finally impressed me!

    (4)

  • Dave C.

    We went for brunch last weekend. Our meals were solid, but nothing spectacular. We both ordered and were charged for the Sasquatch Bloody Mary, but received regular Bloody Mary's (lacking infused vodka and bacon) which were pretty bland and not worth $14 each.

    (3)

  • Nicki W.

    This is probably one of the best options for lunch or brunch prior to a day of wine tasting. It's very important to line that tummy with sustinence ahead of time in an effort to avoid yourself any wine induced mishaps as a result of an empty stomach! At the Frog you'll find parking of which seems to be a rarity these days with the wineries taking over most of the strip centers leaving little room for patrons of the other businesses to claim a prime spot to leave their vehicle. You'll also find a nice warm atmosphere complete with a fireplace in the middle and a solid menu to choose from such as Dungeness Crabcake Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Omelets, Grand Marinier Prawns, Salads, Sandwiches & Burgers to include candied bacon! I've been here 3 times now, each during brunch/lunch time so I can't speak to their dinner service of which I hear is quite lovely. So this leads me to perhaps my experiences are a result of the time of day because I've been less than impressed with the service. It is very slow and unattentive. Each time I've sat with an empty coffee cup for quite awhile, one time I had to ask for the yummy complimentary walnut bread w/apple butter because it never came so we enjoyed it with our meal. Each time I must say that the bussers seem to end up picking up slack for our server. One instance I bit into a Avocado stem in my omelet, of which didn't feel very good at all. It was the busser that was available to report this to and the one who tried to remedy the situation, not our server. Although I will continue to visit the Frog because of the convenience and I do enjoy the food, I can only give them 3 stars as a result of the lack of service. Regardless of the time of day, for the prices they charge even if the food is good, patrons should not be left to fend for themselves flagging down help or a coffee refill.

    (3)

  • Michael D.

    This one is a tough review for me. If I base it simply on this meal, I would only be able to give Barking Frog 3 stars. The soup was very nice, and the dessert was good, but the sandwich was an absolute flop. It was something I would never expect to come out of that kitchen, but there it was, leathery ham and all. But the other two times I've dined at Barking Frog have been 4 star plus experiences, so I know the potential is there. I will definitely go back, and recommend that when people come in to town for work, they check it out as it is only 10 minutes from the office, and arguably the best restaurant not named The Herbfarm on the Eastside. But, as I've learned in watching Top Chef, even great chefs can have off days, and this was absolutely an off day. For the full review of the Dine Around Seattle meal as well as pictures, check out deckonfood.com/?p=2323

    (4)

  • Curtis B.

    My wife treated me to this place and I left feeling very satisfied. I would recommended This place to any of my friends, but dress up a little to feel comfortable. It is rather upscale and trendy with a more expensive price. The food and the wine were excellent. This is a great place for a first date if you want to impress.

    (4)

  • Jennifer C.

    A group of friends and I had Saturday brunch at Barking Frog yesterday, and whereas the dining experience was okay, it didn't really meet the bar I believe is set by The Willows Lodge conglomerate. The styling of the dining room is comfortable Pacific Northwest upsaclae lodge, with gorgeous copper plating on the walls and an inviting fireplace in the center of the space. The dining room seats only 70 at maximum capacity, so reservations are recommended. Our server was perfectly affable, but it seemed that the kitchen was a bit "off" on this particular visit. We were informed that the chef was having trouble getting the beignet dough to puff up, and we received a basket of flat triangles of fried sugared dough. Beignets they most certainly were not, but we couldn't complain too much as they were tasty and we weren't charged for them. My friends who ordered the Huevos Rancheros were quit pleased with the taste of their meals, but I found the (vegetarian) Breakfast Burrito oddly bland despite the cornucopia of ingredients inside. The accompanyin g mango salsa, however, definitely brought brightness and punch. Admittedly I am pretty finicky about how my scrambled eggs are done, and after finding that my burrito's eggs were over-browned, I lost interest in the plate. Also having egg issues was one friend who ordered her Huevos Rancheros scrambled...her plate had to return to the kitchen after the server realized the huevos were in fact over-medium. Also of note, another friend ordered his Crabcakes Benedict with Hollandaise on the side but his plate arrived with sauce slathered all over it. The real crime, though, was that his toast was actually burnt black and never should have been allowed out of the kitchen. As we were on a schedule, there wasn't time to bother with sending more items back for re-do. All things considered, it was by no means awful, but defintely a bit disappointing considering that this is a restaurant of some renown.

    (3)

  • Quyen Q.

    Never disappoints. Every time I've been here, the food has been awesome. The last time, I had Ginger Crusted Sea Scallops and they were perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. I've had the Sea Bass in the past and it was equally delectable. My husband had the Sous Vide Pork Belly salad and a braised beef rib dish. He savored every single bite and he's usually not that kind of guy. So I was pleasantly surprised to see him enjoy the food so much. Great wine selection. Always attentive service. Nice dining room. It's upscale, but has a NW cozy feel. If it's a nice day, ask to sit outside in their private courtyard. The little fountain and pretty flowers make a beautifully intimate setting. It's not a huge restaurant so I recommend making reservations before you go. It's not cheap to eat here, but definitely worth it for a nice meal that's not snooty.

    (5)

  • Jeff B.

    Wonderful lunch on the patio with workplace friends on a sunny day. SERVICE: 5.0. Consistent excellent service with positive attitude by every server who touched us. They seemed to enjoy their work and finding ways to provide us the best possible dining experience. Great advice on food and beverages. AMBIANCE: 5.0. Warm, sunny day on the enclosed patio surrounded by vines and a bubbling rustic-looking water pool. FOOD: 4.5 - halibut special: 4.5. - scallops: 4.5 - cobb salad: 4.5 (plenty of volume) - prawns with Grand Marnier (appetizer): 5.0 - truffle fries: 4.5 - fruit dessert: 4.0

    (5)

  • Alyssa C.

    I was determined to come back here because I had the most magical memory of eating huckleberry pancakes and drinking a latte on a sunny day out back by the pond. I came back, and it wasn't sunny - it was raining cats and dogs - and this time, we ordered the huckleberry pancakes again along with the breakfast burrito for some variety. Well now I have TWO magical memories of this place, including both huckleberry pancakes and the most insane breakfast burrito I've ever had. It was so good and the flavors were so complex - really delicious mango verde salsa - OMG. it was just too good. I couldn't even tell you who would win in a fight, it would just be a day of delicious foods battling out in my mouth and I'd love it. It's pricey - when my bill came and I saw a $6 latte made it onto m bill along with $15 pancakes and $16 burrito I was like hoooooooo! Damn. But you know what? WORTH IT. (OK, maybe not the latte, but the food - yes).

    (5)

  • Haruko S.

    Did not see Frog. Expensive. Best Ribeye and Good Mussels.

    (4)

  • Anjlica D.

    This is one place where I was happy with the ambiance, the location, service and the food. An absolute favorite. The oysters were delicious. Try foi gras and the scallops. Everything was delicious. The wine and the dessert. I would love to go back. Perfect for celebrations or date nights.

    (5)

  • Liz O.

    New lunch spot found! Barking Frog is directly across from HerbFarm in the charming Woodinville community. If you're not familiar - they are two "finer dining" establishments that will set you back some. Barking Frog is very inviting - wide open space, with a view to the chefs. A round fireplace table is parked near the entrance where guests can enjoy their meal experience. I'm told that in the later hours, it can get pretty loud because of the open space. But for lunch it kept about average. For the food, I ordered my typical cheeseburger with fries, as did my friend but she chose garlic fries. Also picked by our table was the beef tartare which was said to taste fantastic (I didn't try this!). The burger was reasonably sized, and didn't leave me feeling like death afterwards. Garlic fries were addicting!! I think the burger was 16 bucks - so also reasonably priced! Overall, quality food in a nice area without feeling buyer's remorse. But I heard dinner here is a different story...

    (4)

  • Mojdeh S.

    How I heard of this place: Dine Around Seattle month. Type of cuisine: This season, the menu speaks to the comfort of home, the tastes of grandma's house and true American cuisine with a Northwest spin. "...Barking Frog excels in American regional cuisine with Pacific Northwest influences...We're also known for our phenomenal wine list, the majority of which features Washington wines." Ambiance: The ambiance whispers sophistication, comfort and ease in a lodge-like setting of warm, fall hues and a large fireplace set askew at a thick stone table. Large, fabric lanterns hang in the space closest to the kitchen, where the clanging of dishes can be heard over the sound of the jazz music setting the stage for a relaxed and enjoyable dinner. Windows line the length of the front of the space, bench-seating stretching across the bottom pane of the window. This opens onto the floor with tables and chairs set in front. The bar area is somewhat strangely located, but when you enter the space, the music is louder and the clarity of tones more readily heard, making it a surprisingly comfortable and easy-going wine tasting bar. "The warm and bistro-like restaurant embodies the same rustic and refined feel of the Willows Lodge. On colder days, guests gather at the circular table around a fireplace. In the summer, our patio is bursting with activity, lively with laughter and the sounds of wine glasses clinking." What I ordered: Starting with rosemary bread dusted with sea salt and a tomato with roasted caper puree, in our party, we had the Grand Marnier prawn, three, served alongside mixed greens in a lemongrass vinaigrette, seared ahi served over a cucumber and radish quinoa with cherry tomatoes and an avocado tomatillo verde with mango confit and candied chiles, and the rosemary chocolate flourless cake topped with a Marsala chantilly and frosted pine nuts for dessert. The rocket lettuce salad piled over two slices of Zoe's prosciutto and two carpaccio-thin slices of persimmon, dusted with shaved Pecorino and a white truffle vinaigrette; the braised boneless short ribs served over a celery root puree with fresh horseradish, pickled celery and micro celery; selecting the vanilla bean creme brulee with fresh berries and a cocoa pecan cookie to complete the palate. The rocket lettuce salad to start, the chicken leg confit with Italian parsley spatzle and braised sawy cabbage in a light honey mustard beurre blanc, and a housemade sorbet: blood orange to end. I started with the creamy cauliflower soup, decorated with a fennel pollen cracker, seared ahi, and one more rosemary chocolate flourless cake. What I loved: The table favorite, when it came to the main course, was the seared ahi dish. Although it was served cold or at room temperature, the hint of spice, the quality of the tuna and the flavors present in the quinoa and avocado salsa combined well for a most pleasing and savored quality on the tongue. The appetizers were all three so balanced, perfectly flavored and amazingly prepared that it was hard to come up with a sole winner. Each could be enjoyed over and over again and would continue to dazzle and impress each of us. The light, yet flavorful, full-bodied, homemade blood orange sorbet was the winning dessert of the night. The creme-brulee taking second, with its thick sugar crust and fresh berries. The texture of the cake was nice, creamy, moist and the frosted pine nuts a surprisingly buttery and sweet confection. The rosemary flavor was our least favorite part of the desserts at the table; although everything was so stellar that the least favorite is still a long way from the bottom by any stretch of the means. Why I loved it: I love the restaurant for many reasons, despite its proximity to the city: the food, the relaxed and relaxing atmosphere, the friendly and accommodating staff, just to name a few. I found I love it more in the process of this writing, and finding how the name came to be; more specifically, the chef's take on it: "People ask us why the restaurant is called the Barking Frog. The name comes from the Native American storytellers use of the Frog as a symbol of wealth or abundance. When the frogs are barking, it is a sign of peace and harmony in nature. At the entryway of the dining room, a Robert Davidson bronze Haida sculpture emphatically greets guests. However, Chef Bobby has his own interpretation. He says that when frogs are croaking, they're happy, and that's how he wants his customers to feel. We're pretty sure he's hit the mark." Cost: During Restaurant Week, average ($25 for a three course meal); at other times high ($28-$46 per dinner entree)

    (5)

  • Iris T.

    The ambiance & service was great. The food seemed to be a hit or miss. Appetizer * 1/2 Dozen oysters - Hubby loved them! * Tuna Tartare - Holy salt balls. Every bite felt like i was pouring salt in my mouth. Main Course * Beet Salad - decent dish! * Rib Eye - AMAZING! * Side of brussel sprouts - AMAZING! * Side of mushrooms - again, way too salty Overall, we had a decent experience. If some of the dishes weren't overly salty, I would have easily given this restaurant 5 stars!

    (3)

  • Jesse L.

    Pros: Ambiance was great! Service was awesome! Our server was on point! I think his name was Brian. Cons: Not a large selection for dinner. Kind of pricey for the food you get. Some tables are too close to each other so there's no privacy.

    (4)

  • Roxanne J.

    We have been to barking frog before and had great experiences but just went there for our anniversary (we got married at willows 2 years ago) and had the worst experience. I had made a reservation online and we were sat on time but no one even greeted us for 20 minutes. A table next to us that was sat at the same time was served within 5 minutes. No one looked over or told us there would be a wait. After waiting for 20 minutes and being ignored, we decided to leave. On the way out a host said goodbye and we told her no one had even talked to us and that's why we were leaving and she said, " it's been kinda a weird day." No apology. Nothing to try to save the experience. Although this is a tradition we'd like to have kept up since the location holds sentimental value, we will probably never go back. For such a highly ranked restaurant, the level of service and customer respect should be much higher, even when it's busy.

    (1)

  • Alanna M.

    I heart Barking Frog. I've dined here for brunch, dinner and during restaurant week. I have to say if you want the full on experience may I suggest going for dinner. We valeted across the street at the hotel although there is a private lot so you can self park. It's actually more like a driveway than a street (hop, skip & jump away). We had just finished wine tasting in the area and got hungry so we stumbled on over without a reservation. Figuratively speaking. Really! They were booked in the dining room. Dang it. Fortunately for us there was a table on the patio available. Fortunately for us again (it was like hitting the lotto!) it was a beautiful day out, in the high 80s, dining outside was perfect! Clear skies, awesome food, great service, nice buzz -- it doesn't get better than this! Dishes we ordered included foie gras, bone in filet mignon & seared scallops (see my photos!). All beautifully presented -- ARTSY & SUPER TASTY. We ordered a lovely bottle of burgundy with dinner, some cocktails and port with dessert which was panna cotta. There was a back up in the kitchen for our main courses, but we were in no hurry and we let our waitress know we were totally unfazed by any delay. We were enjoying the gorgeous summer weather. At the end of the evening, she knocked off $15 off our bottle of wine, which was well over $100 a bottle -- nice gesture on her part! Also worth noting they have a wonderful selection of wine. I think the food is delicious, the service was equally impeccable and the atmosphere is OH SO relaxing so I'm kind of surprised for the low ratings (patio seating and dining room experience both fabulous). The food is consistently well executed. They've got a cool round fireplace in the middle of the room inside which is a nice touch to the space -- especially during the colder months. I don't come as often as I'd like because of the distance, but it is definitely a go to spot to hit after some wine tasting in Woodinville.

    (5)

  • Ken W.

    I noticed a recent review complaining about the wait staff. Apparently they got the message because our service for lunch on April 7th was among the best we have ever experienced. Damian was our waiter and he was friendly and engaging while also checking in just the right amount (not too much or too little) and Karina picked up our dishes and she was also interesting and attentive. The food was great, I had the seared salmon with a French Syrah which was quite mild and fruity compared to our Washington Syrahs. My wife had the caesar salad with grilled chicken a glass of the gruner veltliner which was pleasant. This place is very convenient for our bike training route (right off the Sammamish River Trail) so I'm sure we'll be back regularly during the bike season.

    (5)

  • Annie T.

    Barking Frog was my final SRW destination this fall. I made the reservation kind of late so I got the communal table, which was fine because there was a fire place in the middle that made me feel warm and cozy. For appetizers, we ordered the Grand Marnier prawns and warm kale salad. Grand marnier prawns is way too fancy of a name because it literally was 2 pieces of honey walnut shrimp. Tasted like something you can order at any chinese restaurant. The kale salad was better, but didn't taste amazing. The dressing was overwhelmingly sour, so the dish basically had one flavor. We got the hanger steak and steelhead for the entrees. Portions were small but they were delicious. The steelhead was cooked perfectly and the pasta that came with it was good as well. It was slightly on the oily side. The steak we ordered medium but it came out pretty rare. We didn't feel like sending it back however. Lastly, the dessert we picked coconut sorbet and pumpkin cheeseake. The sorbet was OK but it was good for a light choice. The pumpkin cheesecake was to die for! Usually I would rate this kind of food about 3 stars, but they get an extra one for getting the dishes out quickly for restaurant week. Also the bread with sun dried tomato spread was really good. I'm not sure if I'm inclined to come back during regular menu, especially with herbfarm located next door. I think maybe I'll come back again next SRW and give them a try again.

    (4)

  • Laura W.

    Their Macaroni and Cheese is out of this world. ! ! I would most certainly buy it again and again.

    (5)

  • Ryan C.

    I have eaten lunch here twice and both times have been impressed by the food and service. Today was just a good as the first time I visited. First off our server Erin was 5 on the Yelp scale. She went way above and beyond to provide me coke that I craved. I had the tacos that were on special. They were advertised as pork, but to people that know Mexican tacos it was carnitas. They were wicked good and very large. The tomatillo / avocado salsa served with fresh tortilla chips were great. I came away from the meal very happy. Yes, it is a little expensive, but in the end you are paying for ambiance and better food quality. What did I learn today? Friendly riffing with the waitress about Mexican Coke pays huge dividends!

    (4)

  • Adrian S.

    I usually get breakfast here after dinner at The Herbfarm -- this time was no different. However, this trip I thought I'd also give the dinner menu a a shot. I've got to say that after the wonderful breakfasts, I was a little disappointed with dinner. I started with a dozen oysters. One was a little off, and overall they didn't have that chilled, salty brininess that I love. For the main course I had the monk fish, with polenta, bacon, Brussels sprouts, and a citrus buerre blanc. The fish was overcooked. No doubt about it. They have a wonderful wine list, and a Wine Spectator I-love-me wall to prove it. I will try them again because I think maybe I just caught them on a bad night. :-/

    (3)

  • Jade L.

    Updated review: Service is slow. Yes, I know. Good things come to those who wait, but it took about 30 minutes from the time we ordered to receive our food. In fact, the table next to us asked about how long it would take to get their food from the kitchen. Upon hearing that it would take at least 30 minutes they decided it wasn't worth their time to wait. This also happened the first time I was here and I figured it was a one one thing. I guess not. Secondly, not the best service. I think if you're at as nice/as pricey of a place as BF for brunch, your staff should probably be a little more willing to help. Felt ignored for awhile, then when we asked for their walnut bread to sustain is during the wait, one of the female servers claimed to not have any. That's coo... Seeing as how the table next to us had some bread. Good food, mediocre service.

    (3)

  • Opal D.

    Unimpressed. First, poor service. They did not respond to a phone call request for a reservation, someone in the party had to drop by the restaurant in order to get one! Second, overpriced. The food was very underwhelming in presentation, taste, and proportion. Skip it. There are a million better spots in Seattle and if you are eating in Woodinville, stop by Novelty Hill or Purple Cafe and Wine Bar for lunch or go all out for an Herbfarm dinner.

    (3)

  • Joe K.

    This restaurant is an absolute can't-miss! Seriously, the food has always been delicious, the wine list is solid, and if you like desserts the Pastry Chef is a genius. Go for lunch or dinner and I'm bettin' you'll be thrilled...I'm going for lunch again tomorrow. ;) Make sure you try the Grand Marnier prawns appetizer, and remember not to skip dessert...trust me on this!

    (5)

  • jenn t.

    I am enjoying a lovely Monday night dinner outdoors in Woodinville, NOT at the Barking Frog. Here's why: When hubby and I entered we were greeted with a simple question: "Do you have a reservation?" "Nope" (observe that the restaurant was more than half empty) "Well, our next seating is in 20minutes" the hostess says with a smile. "Ok. Would you call us when the table is ready?" I asked. "Sure, you can call to ask if we have tables ready." Came the reply. With a smile. Like a Queen Bee of a sorority smile when she puts her lesser beings in their place. Or in this case, remind us the customers that they would allow us the privilege of calling them for a seat. I clarified: "No, would YOU call us when the table is ready?" Now that took the hostess by surprise. Maybe it just hit her that her job says she can't actually say No to that? Either way, She glared for a second. Regained her composure, and said "sure, we'll call" again with a smile. A smile that says basically said sure, I'll call... after I make you wait for a while. I don't know, maybe it's all in my head. But then again. She just called. It's more than 45mins after we walked out and we were almost done with our meal next door (station pizza - most excellent place!). So hubby took the phone: "Thanks, but we decided to go somewhere with better service."

    (1)

  • Kirill Z.

    For an expensive restaurant, they sure have shitty service. We came on a Monday night and didn't have a reservation. With the restaurant at 50% capacity, the hostess told us it would be a half hour wait. So, we asked that she call us when the seat is ready, and she proceeded to say that we can call her, to check. Seriously? I can call Chipotle to check if they are open, but if you are a $$$ joint, you better have a f-ing head on your shoulders and don't act like a grumpy high-school kid who is upset at her boyfriend. Eventually, after giving us a blank stare, the girl realized that her job description has two things: (1) to seat customers and (2) to not be a moron. She took down our number and said it would be about 20 minutes until she calls. 45 minutes later, when we were finishing our meal at a nearby restaurant, she finally called to say that a table was ready. Go figure...

    (1)

  • Molly U.

    Wonderful place for a meal! I wish they had more gluten free options, or offered a gluten free menu. Great staff, fun environment ! Great breakfast too!

    (5)

  • Jennifer B.

    Do frogs bark? We waited a while for our table and reservation so I wasn't sure about the place at first. We moved from the cold front door area to the burning hot fire pit table but couldn't last there long enough to have dinner. Our table finally opened and from there we had a great time. The server was nice and knowledgeable. Earlier I had asked her for something when I was waiting for my table and was having a drink and she wasn't attentive and blew me off but when she switched to being my waitress she made up for it. We had the crab salad that had a lot of crab in it more than filler and it was tasty. We then had the beef tartare with bone marrow and truffles, which we thought would be better but it needed more flavor. I had the scallops and enjoyed them with the brussel sprouts. The combination of sauces and veggies was delicious. My partner had the duck with risotto, which he thought was tasty and he liked very much. We finished everything with the pumpkin spice creme brulee, which we thought was okay and thought it would've been better plain. Overall we had a great time and would come back again with a night stay at Willows Lodge afterward.

    (4)

  • Chase B.

    Hardly warrants two stars. Food is extremely overpriced and lacking flavor. I ordered the salmon and it was overcooked with off flavors (think cat food). We bought a nice bottle of wine with dinner, only to later see the same wine at the market for a quarter of the price.

    (2)

  • Lindsay C.

    Went here for brunch yesterday, 5/2, with a few friends and it was pretty good. The food was good, not great. The waitress was really nice and attentive. The reason for a 3 star was the lack of consistency with the coffee pricing. They have this chalkboard wall when you walk in next to the hostess stand with coffee pricing and it says right on there "Americano $4.50". When the hostess seated our group I verified the price of that, she said "Yes, it's $4.50" and I asked if there were 2 shots, she said "Yup!" So I asked for one of those. Well...when the check came, "Americano $6.00" IS THAT A FUCKING JOKE? The coffee was good, yes, but $6 worthy? Hell no. Absolutely not. If I hadn't had to run to work, I would've disputed it, instead I paid and had to short the tip. I guess that's the cost of doing business with an inconsistent restaurant.

    (3)

  • S A.

    This was my second time having brunch at Barking Frog, and it was definitely a better experience this time around. I want to give this 3.5 stars because I'm not sure what the batting average will truly be yet, but let's err on the side of generosity ;) On my previous visit, our server had been somewhat terse and refused to accommodate a request I made regarding the menu. This was unpleasant, but I ended up with the crab cakes benedict, and they were excellent. So, I decided to give it another shot. This time, our waitress was so very friendly! She happily gave us lots of time to sit and have coffee with the (delicious) walnut raisin bread and apple butter that comes before the meal. Seriously, this stuff is to die for! I had a very hard time deciding on something from the menu. Everything sounded good, but the portions are quite large, and I was already sipping champagne and eating the wonderful bread. Our server generously allowed me to order some ham and an egg a la carte, which is exactly what had been rudely refused to me on my previous visit. She was more than happy to oblige, though, and assured me it was no trouble at all when I apologized for putting her out. At this point I also ordered a glass of champagne, which was lovely. The egg was fantastic, cooked perfectly. The ham was a little dry, but acceptable -- I didn't eat much of it. I also tried some biscuit from someone else in my party, and it was delicious. Overall, I would say the food quality was good but not spectacular, with a few stand-out items and a few things falling short. The only issue I had with service (and this was true last time as well) is that the dining room is frequently completely empty of employees. As I understand it, this is a thing that should not ever happen. Both times I have gone here, there has been an instance where we needed to ask for something and there was literally not a single restaurant employee in the room. I don't mean that I couldn't catch their eye or wave them down, I mean that they actually were not even present. I am not sure what the floor management situation is that this happens, but I think it could use some addressing. Overall, I will probably eat brunch here again next time I am at Willows Lodge. Some things could be improved, but the food ranges from mediocre-good to excellent, depending on the item. The service showed me that the first time may have been a fluke -- maybe third time's the charm?

    (4)

  • Nick B.

    Had the crab cake benedict. It was good but not sure it's worth $22! The potatoes were dry, bland and the wheat toast fell a bit flat. Coffee was WAY too bold...how do you get coffee wrong? The atmosphere is pretty great and the menu looked to have some other tasty dishes on there. Based sheerly on the flavor of the crab cake benedict, I'd give this place another shot.

    (3)

  • Kristina V.

    I took a hung-over bachelorette group here for brunch. Most of us were teetering between nausea and utter famishment. Other than a headache, I felt fine. We *all* needed a good, hearty breakfast in the most desperate way. I ordered a spicy Bloody Mary. Though it was good, I would not have ordered it had I known the price, how long my food was going to take, and how it was made. Knowing what I like, I ordered a spicy one while my friend ordered a regular. When they were delivered to us, we realized they were exact same. Questioning the waitstaff, we were told it came from a mix and there was nothing that could be done. They're TWELVE DOLLARS. For that price, I want my damn Bloody Mary made from scratch! I can go just about anywhere else for "mix" at half the price. And I can get one that IS made from scratch right on the waterfront in downtown Seattle for less. It was the same price as my meal, which I also have a rant about. I ordered said drink intending it to go with my meal. I ordered a breakfast burrito, which I'd been craving all morning. Guess how long it took to receive? Over an HOUR. My Bloody Mary slowly diluted into a putrid, watery tasting drink by the time my food actually came. There were five of us girls, none of which ordered anything super time consuming. The crab cake Benedict I suppose, unless that's pre-made too... I saw the hollandaise sitting in a huge carafe on the chef's shelf so I know THAT wasn't made to order. Back to the burrito. I can go to the local deli and get a huge, steamy, made to order breakfast burrito with all the fixings and tastes about 100 x better for $5 over what I was served at Barking Frog. For starters, as pretty as the grill marks look on the tortillas, it tastes like a burnt piece of shit. All that good stuff the menu claims the burrito contains cannot even be tasted because the charred flour shell overpowers all the flavors. Not that it looked like there would have been much of THAT anyway; all I saw inside was mainly egg with cheese and minuscule pieces of what could have passed as cilantro and chives.. I didn't see any avocado, tomato, onion, or potato. Mango salsa on the side? Nowhere does that belong with this meal. Even on a good day, mango salsa doesn't mingle well with any of those ingredients at all. Fresh green tomatillo salsa? An aioli? These would have been much nicer pairings. I ordered something that should have been refreshing and spicy, and instead I got a sickeningly sweet, burnt excuse for a meal. I wonder if we have culinary school dropouts here... Onto the crab cake Benedict, because my cousin (the bride to be) has no problem sharing. The Asparagus was overcooked. She ordered wheat toast when asked what kind of bread she wanted, not realizing this was for the actual main part of the meal. This meal shouldn't even have this as an option! Yuck. Not only was it disappointing to see, but it was soggy as well. She pushed it to the side and didn't eat it. The croque madame ordered was fine, I was told, though I noticed she did not eat much of the bread. I'm guessing because it was hard. Why am I making that presumption? Because her meal had been the first to be made, and sat for quite a long time on the warming shelf before ours were ready. I watched, eyeballing out of hunger for my own food. I ate several of her potatoes, which were good. The fourth friend just had a breakfast sandwich. A $13 breakfast sandwich. I didn't ask her how it was, but she ate it all so I'm assuming she enjoyed it. The fifth never even got a chance to touch her's. She was in the bathroom for the first 40 min before laying down in the back of the car (we were all still waiting). We had it boxed for her. It LOOKED amazing. Thick slices of French toast with a generous sprinkling of candied pecans, confectioner's sugar, syrup and butter, piled high. A note on the beignets. They are indeed hot and fluffy little bits of heaven. I do not recommend the bacon spread. The flavorful apple spread that came out with the raisin bread would have been GREAT instead. In fact, I tried this with the last one and it was amazing. So now you know, ask for the apple spread instead. When it came time to pay the tab, we needed it split three ways. Because we were not hotel guests, quite a big deal was made about splitting it. Really? It's not like this concept is new. Quit your bitching, waitstaff! We didn't even complain about anything. You don't get to complain about how we pay. I rarely write negative reviews, but I was pretty irritated. It was a long drive just to get there, service was mediocre, there were long waits, and largely disappointing food. I, personally, won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • Brittany W.

    My boyfriend and I went here for our first date. The wait staff was incredibly attentive, amazing food, and huge wine selection. The atmosphere is dressy and can be incredibly romantic. We've decided to go back every year for our anniversary, and each year we've had the same experience. This year we also stayed at Willow's Lodge and I was surprised on how much the staff cared that we are returning customers for our anniversary. We received a card and a special gift in our room. The menu changes from time to time, but I have never had a bad experience with the quality of their food.

    (5)

  • Jennifer P.

    I can't say enough good things about Barking Frog. I call and ask for a lunch reservation during restaurant week for four adults and six kids (all booster seat/high chair age) and they just go with it and don't even think to turn me away. Every experience I have had there has been amazing, and they go out of their way to serve. The second time I went, I asked for a Coke and they don't sell them but they went and got me one. They always accommodate children so wonderfully too, even the last time when we had four kids, two adults and my oldest kept trying to run out of the restaurant over and over because he wanted to play in the sunshine. I haven't eaten at the Herb Farm next door which is known for their expensive meals and great service but I haven't had to because I have been so pleased with Barking Frog time and time again. Highly highly recommended. Oh and everything is delicious!

    (5)

  • Kathy K.

    Fantastic Meal and Hospitality We enjoyed a terrific anniversary dinner at The Barking Frog. From the hostess, the manager Court Knoop, our server Heather and the meal itself, it was all fantastic. One thing I noticed especially, you could see the chefs in the kitchen working on the meals, and they all had a smile on their face, you could tell they enjoyed what they were doing. Our dishes were artfully plated and tasted fresh and perfectly prepared. We had not before tried a Sous Vide dish, but the filet mignon was prepared in that style. So tender! A very large portion as well. We had the prawn appetizer, Fois Gras, compressed melon and heirloom tomato salad, Halibut and filet mignon. Dessert was a fantastic variety fruit flavors. I highly recommend the barking frog.

    (5)

  • Kristy S.

    Stunning delicious food. Attentive, but not annoying, service. Extensive, affordable wine list. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Did I say it was scrumptious? No, I didn't yet, but now I have. SUPERB ALL THE WAY AROUND! We had 2 Bloomspots for a 5-course dinner. Made a 6:45pm dinner reservation and sat near the firepit. Gina, our server, was very well educated on the food, both how it was prepared and how it tasted, the ingredients and where they were sourced from, the cocktails and the wine pariings. Every single course was exquisitely prepared and plated, the perfect temperature and the perfect combination of ingredients. We were very impressed with the generous, but not over the top, portions. We had: 3 oysters, Anderson Ranch Lamb, Seared Barramundi (fish from Australia) served on top of perfectly cooked Beluga Lentils that exploded in our mouths, Sea Scallop and two different deserts. Something chocolate for my boyfriend, and since I have given up all forms of sugar/honey/sweeteners they created a melt-in-my-mouth citrus dessert with persimmons, Cara Cara oranges and dried apricots. This place is not to miss. And 3 bonuses: 1) You can see into the kitchen and watch Chef and his kitchen superpeople create delectable dishes, 2) They use a lot of organic ingredients that are locally grown and produced, including some wines, and 3) The ladies room is lovely and so clean you could eat off the floor. Not that you would want to, but you know what I mean. We can't wait to go back! One call out to Gina, our server - she is a ROCKSTAR. And to the other server who kept our water glasses full without evey having to ask.

    (5)

  • Karen L.

    We had a good brunch here, although my BF and I weren't really impressed. We ordered the grand marnier prawns, which were tasty, but the portion was tiny. We also shared the crab cakes Benedict, which was good, but it wasn't exactly special--we've had crab cakes Benedict just as good for half the price. However, we'd be willing to come back to try the items on the dinner menu.

    (3)

  • Becca C.

    Beautiful restaurant in the Woodinville area. Around my birthdays I can't get away from this place. I had a filet that was delicious then another time I ordered a steak salad and had it delivered to the spa. The ambiance is classy, darkly lit, and a great wine list. I can't quite afford the multicourse masterpiece that Herbfarm is, so Barking Frog is a less expensive choice but exceedingly good and quality.

    (5)

  • Kevin L.

    The food here is great and never disappoint. The ambiance is fantastic and good for families. Breakfast to lunch, I would recommend this place to my friends to family. however, be warned of the wait staff. I have been here now than 5 times and I do not recall once that my order was remembered correctly. The wait staff doesn't use a paper but count on their memory for orders. The service goes further downhill when they are busy. What a shame, otherwise a 5 start for sure.

    (3)

  • Michael A.

    Anniversary dinner with my wife. Food was excellent, service was good, atmosphere was warm and cozy (a dark fall Friday evening at 7:30pm), noise was relatively low (the place was full). I had the pork belly starter, my wife had the "soup of the moment", which seems like a bit of a pretentious way to say soup of the day. Food was great, especially the soup - a thick, creamy roasted asparagus base with lobster oil and olive oil on top. My main was scallops w. bacon and my wife had halibut. no dessert. drinks were 1/2 bottle of wine and 1 bottle of sparkling water. My beef with the place is that it is so very expensive for what you get. We ended up with a $200 bill (tax and 15% tip included) for 2 people and we had no dessert and only a 1/2 bottle of house white wine to share. I would have been prepared for that in New York or Los Angeles, not Woodinville. In spite of all the good things, I likely won't be coming back.

    (3)

  • jeetu c.

    Great food and service. Our server Mike was awesome! Explained every dish that we wanted to order. Really had a great time. Thanks!

    (5)

  • Polina A.

    Noodle inside a glass of water?! Seriously?! We complained about it and waitress did NOTHING... Very disappointing for a place like that. Definitely overprice for this level of standards.

    (1)

  • Char L.

    The Dine Around Seattle lunch deal was such a great value! For $15, I was able to enjoy a 3 course meal! Not sure if there is always a large lunch crowd, but definitely for today's meal, you needed reservations. There is also some bar seating that won't need reservations if you just show up. For my appetizer, I had the Grand Marnier Prawns. It was 2 prawns cooked very similar to the Chinese dish "Walnut Shrimp" IMO with that same mayo type dressing. There were sesame seeds and mandarin orange slices on the plate as well, which definitely leans towards the Asian influence. For the entree, I got the Hazelnut Dusted Scallops. It's 3 scallops served over polenta. Loved the honey drizzle on the plate and definitely had to get a little bit of everyhing and the honey onto the fork for the bite. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the bacon was fried crisp. For dessert, I got the Apple Cranberry Crumble. I didn't taste the caramel sauce - oh well. I didn't really taste the cinnamon in the ice cream either. Maybe the apple crumble just overpowered my taste buds. Overall, the dessert was good, but not as memorable as the savory items.

    (5)

  • Greg T.

    Good oysters and meatloaf. Overlooked "rare" ahi took forever (for lunch) and I had to wear a coat, it was so cold. Probably won't go back or recommend.

    (2)

  • Claire T.

    Pretty much the best dinner and dining experience I've had in the past 5 years. Our server was fantastic and the food was divine. Fine dining without the pretentious atmosphere. If I lived closer, we'd be here for every special occasion!

    (5)

  • Erik J.

    I had perhaps the best steak I've ever had in Seattle. I've been on a mission for a great steak. Tried El Gaucho, Ruth's Chris, Capital Grill and other usual suspects. I'm not going to complain about those other places, they make a good steak for sure. What set the barking frog apart was the seasoning and sauce accompanying the steak. exploding with flavor. some kind of balsamic reduction, caramelized onions and gnudi with blue cheese were a great source of sweet, salty, and acid.

    (5)

  • c c.

    Weekend brunch here is always solid. I love the cozy Pacific Northwest lodge-y atmosphere, but with a modern wine-country-esque flair to it. The brunch items have a definite Northwest theme as well. Huckleberry pancakes, seafood cobb (with Dungeness crab), yummy crabcakes benedict, and their warm beignets are worth the calorie splurge. The servers are always friendly and gracious, but they are hard to track down once they are gone, so order what you need in the beginning or on the rare occasions they check back with you. Note to management: I get the sense they are short-staffed?

    (4)

  • Nancy L.

    LOVE THIS PLACE We started coming out here a few years ago -- breakfast and a spa treat for a special day. We love it. The breakfasts are fabulous, the staff is the best, and we were thrilled that the last time there the GM was brought to our table to introduce himself. We try to save it for special occasions, but sometimes just have to go. Get the Beignet's. So so good. Of note, the Salish is nearly walking distance, but we never go there. If we want the decadence, we go to The Willows Lodge and the Barking Frog. It's worth it.

    (5)

  • Paul L.

    Barking up the right tree Ambience: 4 Food: 5 Value: 3 Barking Frog is the 'regular' restaurant in the Willow Lodge complex; adjacent is The Herbfarm, which is the hauter-multi-course-chef-tasting-with-wine bistro. The Barking Frog is more of the 'order off the menu' type place; nonetheless, it's still plenty fancy and plenty delicious. There is a big fire pit in the middle, with a chest high slab; you can eat around it. There is also a bar, useful since there is usually a wait. Otherwise, it is 10ish classic looking tables scattered around the cabin. We've been there twice for restaurant week; both times have been delicious. Their fair is American New, with an emphasis on Northwest/local stuff. The preparation is top notch and the flavors simply yet nuanced. This time, we had the Grand Mariner Pawns and Steak, with the pie for desert. The downside, obviously, is that it's pretty expensive. I actually think if you're spending this much money (especially if you're drinking) that the Herbfarm is a better deal. Nonetheless, a solid choice.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth T.

    I have heard so much about this place that I broke down and searched for it. This is another hidden gem of Woodinville you would not expect to find, and have trouble finding it. It's a nice drive out here. The food was amazing. I tried a little bit of everything from my party's plate. They were right when they said there ia nothing really bad here. The crabcakes are quite tasty. Not too oily and crispy. Not recommended for sharing really. It is hard to split one crab cake. The flank steak salad is delicious. Lots of fresh greens and bleu cheese. Tender pieces of steak. I had asked for medium rare. It came out that way! The waiter actually sent it back before even serving it to me. He came back to my table to let me know about ot and asked my group if they were willing to wait for the food to come out when my dish came out. Great service and so courteous. Definitely will come back here again but with my husband. Great date location. I believe they have their own hotel. And it is not too far from all the wineries and distilleries.

    (5)

  • Aison N.

    A frog (I mean, a fool) and his money are soon parted! Went here for Restaurant Week and the whole experience seemed designed to separate Seattleites from the contents of their wallets. First of all, eensy weensy little portions. When the famous Grand Marnier prawns arrived, I wanted to laugh at the stinginess of the two (count 'em, 2) medium size shrimp. They and the soup tasted about as good as wedding dinner food at a nice hotel... you know, pleasant and competent but nothing truly inspiring. The egg yolk ravioli and snapper had several tasty aspects, like sauteed mini mushrooms, luscious risotto cake, and fresh green beans. But I got the sense most of the tastiness came from salt, butter, and cream instead of any really creative preparation. Finally, the service felt pretty robotic. Not a place to linger. I know you can't expect full size portions and perfect service for Restaurant Week, but would like a nice experience for $56 for 2 peeps plus tax and tip. The Frog compares unfavorably to Eva, another fancy restaurant we visited for Restaurant Week; they offered reasonable portions; healthy, seasonal ingredients; and lovely, personal service.

    (2)

  • Chandra H.

    We tried Barking Frog for brunch before wine tasting in Woodinville with friends. It was Father's Day so the staff was particularly busy. The hostess seemed a little less than thrilled that we didn't make reservations and she didn't hide her displeasure. She stated the wait would be about 45 minutes but that we were welcome to sit at the bar. She walked us over and we thought she had menus for us but she actually dropped them off with two other patrons before seating us without menus. She eventually came back with menus for us as well. It was a little weird but it's something her manager can easily coach to going forward. Even though they were obviously just at the end of the rush, the restaurant was kept very clean including the bathrooms. The price of the food is higher than what I expect for brunch food but you're paying for presentation, atmosphere and service. The bartender took great care of getting our food in and keeping us informed of what to expect as far as timelines. Our food came out quickly and the presentation was beautiful. Simon had the Mt. Rainier breakfast without eggs and he really liked the sausage (which he's picky about). I ordered the crab cake Benedict which was delicious. We were able to wrap up in a reasonable amount of time and get started on our itinerary. Overall it was a great experience the service from the bartender and the food proved to be a great experience.

    (4)

  • David M.

    This place takes their ratings serious. When I had an issue they jumped at the opportunity to make things right. Above and beyond does not describe how well I was treated. When I brought up a problem I was talked to as a person of value and with respect. I will not hesitate in returning. The food and atmosphere are near perfect.

    (4)

  • Nina B.

    Been here 3 times now and each time it is better for me. Love the atmosphere with the big fire pit with seating around it. The squash ravioli is fantastic. The small green salad is delicious too. I am not a wine drinker but the presentation of all the bottles and the cooler/cellar is impressive. I enjoy eating here.

    (4)

  • Andee P.

    Grand Marnier Prawns were amazing but the beef tenderloin was mouth watering! Waitress had good knowledge of wines and recommend a few to go to tasting at which we appreciate. Went for a friends birthday and they brought her a card signed by the staff which was soooo thoughtful. Such an enjoyable experience.

    (5)

  • Some G.

    Great plating but the food during the past several visits has been super dry and super salty for both their seafood and land meat. The service and staff is otherwise top notch!

    (3)

  • Ann W.

    Excellent food, service, and ambience. Price is high and parking was a hard to find. It's nice to have a nice place near home.

    (4)

  • Haily H.

    We were very much looking forward to our trip to the Barking Frog. We had made reservations for lunch on Valentines Day at 1:45 pm. When we arrived, the staff was very cordial and polite. Once we were sat and had a chance to look at the menu, disappointment set in. It turns out that Saturday and Sunday they only have brunch. When I asked my server where the lunch menu was, she giggled and said they were serving brunch. When I asked when lunch started I was told there was no lunch, only brunch and dinner. Since I had specifically menu searched to find somewhere suitable, this was a huge bummer for me. Especially since the person when I made the reservation, did not mention this to me. After a through investigation of the menu, there were maybe 4-5 'lunch' items two of which were entrees. Fearing we could not get in elsewhere, we stayed. If we had not been in a time crunch, I would have finished my beer and left. While we dined, 5 other couples went through the same exact scenario. "Is this all?" "Do you want to go somewhere else?" Hey Barking Frog, maybe you should tell people when they make a reservation on the weekend that you don't have lunch! The couple next to us got what was called an 'all day menu' after we had already ordered. This severely pissed me off. To know that I was not even given this option even though I had already complained about the menu offerings. The server told me that I was not missing anything and it only had two additional items, a cheese board and a grilled cheese. I am not convinced this is accurate because I heard them talking about several items that were not on their brunch menu. The food was good, the service was good, but I did not get what I came for so it was not a great experience. Hopefully this will save someone else for having the expectations of lunch on a weekend at the Barking Frog.

    (3)

  • Lisa D.

    Have just eaten the most fabulous meal at The Barking Frog!! I've been searching for a restaurant like this for a while! The meal was beyond fantastic. I had the Hawaiian Crudo- beyond amazing! Then the beet salad- ooh so yummy! My main was the scallops- the pork belly could have had a crisper crackling but the flavors were delicious. I finished my meal with the Tre Chocolate cake with the coconut sorbet. I am one happy girl right now. The food was impeccable, the service was the right amount of attention without being intrusive. Quite possibly my new favorite place!

    (5)

  • Gaylynn F.

    We had the best service and food on Christmas Day for Brunch. Our server Claire was informative and gave us the best customer service. I wish the rating could be higher then 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Gretchen H.

    Dinner was fantastic. Great Food. Great Service. Perfection. Breakfast wasn't so great. Hostess was scatter brained. Manager ran around in panic without accomplishing anything. Had to wait 15 minutes with a reservation and it wasn't because they were busy. It was because they didn't seem to know what the heck they were doing. Food was dry and tasteless. Too many potatoes as filler. If you go for breakfast stick with the beignets and coffee.

    (3)

  • Amy W.

    This is an "I've only been there once" review, so take it with a grain of salt. Every place has highs and lows, and I would CERTAINLY come back to the Barking Frog - overall it was just terrific. The restaurant is really attractive, very airy and northwest-y. The food was excellent. I had seared foie gras and then duck breast (yeah, it was an all-duck night); my partner had mussels followed by venison. The foie gras was accompanied by a tiny brioche (remember this detail, it's important later), and the duck was served with a wonderful farro-chard-mushroom mix (remember that too). Foie gras perfectly seared! Duck perfectly cooked! Mussels delicious in a coconut-curry broth! Venison good too, not as flavorful as the duck but still, quite nice. Our server was cheerful, unpretentious, attentive, and gave us a great recommendation for wine. I really liked her. But... We ordered our starters, a beet salad to split, and then our entrees. Did you read about the salad in this review? No... Because it never came. Appetizers were cleared, entrees appeared, oops, no salad. We elected not to have it brought after we already had our entrees, no big deal. It happens. Now. We were in early. We were eating our entrees. People to our left, arriving later, were served what looked like lovely dinner rolls. People on our right had a plate of mixed breads. Huh. I am a big bread fan... So I asked our waitress, 'did I need to specifically ask for bread?' And she replied, 'there was a note on your reservation, that you asked for gluten-free, so I didn't even want to tempt you'. Well, I have to say, they will have to pry my gluten from my cold, stiff hands when I am in my coffin. So first, why didn't she verify with us in person? Second, remember the brioche? Remember the farro? That's GLUTEN, and I merrily ate them both up, so had I really needed a gluten-free meal, I would be one sick puppy. But it is a wonderful cover story for forgetting the bread! Were either the salad or the bread big enough issues to detract from our meal? Nah, not really. Like I said, I'd go back. But this restaurant deserves to not have had these things happen at all.

    (4)

  • Charlotte S.

    Black cod was delicious! Great atmosphere if you get to sit at the fireplace table. Service is a little slow.

    (4)

  • Kelly C.

    Grand marnier prawns are my absolute fave!! If I were to ever have a "last meal" they would be on the menu for sure!! From the service to the food to the atmosphere, the Barking Frog is always a delightful experience!! My last server was Erin, she was so funny and down to earth. She helped me pick a glass of wine to have with my lamb burger and the pairing was perfect! I will be going back again and again and again!

    (5)

  • Bruce H.

    Good but not perfect. Initially they seated us between a very loud drunken group and a mom with a young kid. Not a great setup for a date night/anniversary dinner. They graciously reseated us. Service was slow at times, like 20 minutes for bread. Food was 4+ stars solid. Wine list superb. The two appetizers we had were outrageous. Would go again.

    (4)

  • Jean L.

    I love the barking frog. Breakfast is best! Tonight we went to the lodge for happy hour. The service was great. We sat right by the live music and we were yelling to have a conversation. No other table for four available. Three of us ordered pulled pork sandwich assuming we knew what to expect from this menu item. Absolutely no flavor...no BBQ sauce....blah!! The kind waiter offered us different food, but we were on a schedule. We will go again....but no pulled pork sandwich.

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    The Barking Frog is a high quality, pricey bistro located in the idyllic wine country area of Woodinville, WA east of Seattle. It has a nice mix of Northwestern inspired cuisine with an imaginative chef. It's part of the Willows Lodge and Resort so expect to see weddings going on the grounds throughout the summer when Seattle gets no rain. For appetizers we had the Fig & Pig which was prosciutto with bread and hazelnuts and the grilled Hudson Valley foie gras which was sinfully delicious. The main courses were very nice. We had the special which was Black Cod and the Ribeye steak which included roasted bone marrow, hand cut truffle fries, aioli, and a tasty veal demi glace. The fries were especially delicious. See the photo that I uploaded. One caution: the spicy margaritas were not very good. Our waitress Gina was outstanding and made the drinks right after we complained. She's very intuitive and seems to know what we want before we want it. We hope they bring back the popcorn lobster at some point in the future.

    (4)

  • Suzy V.

    Pretty good but wasn't blown away. The potato chips were really awesome and the pork sandwich was very soft and nummy, but the customer service overall wasn't overwhelmingly amazing and the rest of the food was all ok. I guess my expectations might have been too high because I have heard unbelievable things about the Barking Frog. I may try it again but as for now it was just a nice meal but nothing spectacular.

    (3)

  • C Marie M.

    Good and service were good. Nice selection is breakfast options. Blah blah blah blah? My review needs to be longer I guess.

    (3)

  • Jerry W.

    As a visiting business person I was treated to BF, and other venues in this compound. BF to me, is all about the details. Menu is inventive, and well-executed. Staff is highly trained, and extremely customer-first oriented. Wine list is extensive, and the food is very interesting, without being too fringe or experimental for most people. I would highly encourage people to visit this restaurant if possible. This area is difficult to access though, as it is remote, and very popular with locals and visitors. Be prepared to spend at least 1+ hrs to commute ~10 miles in this part of Washington State. Best kept secrets...are not.

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    This was our first time eating here. My husband and I are staying at Willow's Lodge for our anniversary so since the Barking Frog is just across the parking lot, we decided to try it! This was one of the BEST meals we have ever had! We sat at a little 2 person table which was perfect for us. We were immediately greeted by our server. Neither of us are really wine savvy, so we asked for a sweet fruity wine. He came back with moscato which is my favorite (I didn't even think of asking). He then took our order - I got the beef tenderloin and my husband got the salmon. After a few minutes, our waiter brought us some rosemary bread with roasted tomato with capers. YUM! After about 20-30 minutes, we got our entrees. My tenderloin was cooked PERFECTLY! It came with a big egg yolk ravioli, roasted onions, mixed mushrooms and asparagus. It really probably was the best thing I've ever eaten. My husbands salmon was also amazing! It was tender inside with a perfectly crunchy skin and came with potatoes, roasted onions, green beans, and a wonderful sauce. The presentation was beautiful! We both ate our entire meal which rarely happens. We of course decided to get dessert too. We ended up getting a goat cheese cheese cake that had a pistachio crust and white chocolate curls on top and a chocolate beet cake. Both were fantastic just like dinner! My husband ended his meal with a little grappa while I was sitting in food coma mode. Overall, I give this restaurant 5 stars. I would give it more if I could! People say the portions are small, but that thought never crossed my mind tonight. We will for sure be returning - maybe even tomorrow for breakfast while we're here!

    (5)

  • Jo Y.

    Was here for lunch during Dine Around month. Ordered the Grand Marnier prawns, lamb dip (French dip made with lamb instead), and chocolate bread pudding. Prawns were good, texture and sauce tasted like the popular Chinese dish, honey walnut prawns, except it was laced with orange flavored liqueur. Serving was small, as expected from reading other reviews. I had no problem with that. Lamb dip was under-seasoned. Au jus was broth like (watery with little flavor, added nothing to the sandwich). Since the meat was served cold, I would have liked if the bread and the au jus were served piping hot, not luke warm. However, dessert was rich and delicious. My biggest complaint is that we waited 10 mins to order, 20 before the appetizer showed up, another 20 between we were done with appetizer and when the entree was served. They were not even busy. I was really disappointed. I will only go back for desserts, after having lunch/dinner somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Bella C.

    Service here is fantastic. (Love Clare and Erin!). They are totally sweet and willing to work with any food allergies (not all restaurants are like this, unfortunately). The raisin(?) bread and butter that is served during brunch is so yum, I think we asked for 5 refills. This is my new favorite restaurant. I am bringing my husband here for his birthday during Dine Around Seattle.

    (5)

  • R M.

    We visited for lunch during restaurant week. This was our fourth visit. Our exceptions were high. The food was on par with Denny's, very uninspired and average at best. The bean soup with greasy corn bread was bland and flavorless. The pecan tart was a real low point. Albertson's or Safeway have superior products. What's happened? Bad day? New chief? New manager? What a nose dive!

    (1)

  • Phoenix A.

    Le sigh... I would have loved to give this place a nice, fat 5 stars, but when you have a restaurant with great food, a dynamic layout, and a guy posing as a waiter, this is what you get. I had spent the day wine tasting on the first day of the Passport to Woodinville Wine Country thingy. I was all wined-out that I had ordered a Roy Rogers as my beverage. Yes, I ordered what was essentially a cherry coke. Shut up. There were 11 of us and we sat at this big, amoeba-shaped table with a fire pit in the center. We ordered a variety of starters - oysters on the half shell, Grand Marnier prawns, focaccia with prosciutto. I had an oyster which was served with refreshing a vinaigrette...very yummy, however, the prawns made me seriously think twice about licking the plate in public. I wanted to do it! For my salad course, I took the baby romaine caesar salad which was served with a little white anchovy on top. It, too, was pretty darn good (I had ODed on caesars in the 2000s, but I think I might be falling off the wagon). Dinner, my friends and followers, is a whole other story. I submitted to mesmerizing flavors of the seared sea scallops served atop a cauliflower risotto, brussel sprout leaves, & sauteed leeks in a white wine curry sauce. I am not a curry and I didn't pay attention to the fact that the sauce in fact had curry, but I didn't like it before, we are love now. Scallops can be hit or miss, in my book, either too rubbery or just flat-out gross. These were, hand up and waving like I just didn't care, the best scallops I have ever had. And the whole risotto thing with the stuff on top was sooooo-perb-a-licious. For dessert, I had a couple spoons of the ice cream that a couple of us shared. And now for the star deduct. We had a fairly lively party. Spent all day drinking wine. Not drunk, just happy. And then there's our server, Eyeore. Ok, that's an exaggeration. But, come on. This wasn't just a bad day. We're talking no personality, no wine suggestions. I don't even think he wanted to increase the check by adding dessert. I mean he had his 18% already, right? Oh, and I almost forgot, creme brulee would have been a for-sure, but they had added chocolate and peanut butter to it. Um, no. Anyway, I would come back here in a heartbeat, but next time, I will make it a must to definitely add alcohol AND to ask specifically for the happiest server on the floor. I'm going to be spending a pretty penny here and damnit, me and my server will have fun and like it!

    (4)

  • Richard L.

    My wife and I stumbled upon the Barking Frog a couple years ago. We love it for that special intimate breakfast that always pleases. Breakfast is the star at Barking Frog. The ambiance is typically quiet, laid back. The staff are well attentive and knowledgeable on the menu. We always order the beignet's! They come out fast, and still hot n crispy! OMG those are good! Munch on those while sipping on your coffee and taking in the room! Their breakfast fair is excellent across the menu. I've never been disappointed! If you are looking for an escape from the boring breakfasts on the east side escape to the Barking Frog for a romantic morning with your significant other! As a side note we live in Snoqualmie and drive right by the Salish Lodge on our way to the Barking Frog. The Barking Frog is waaaaay better!

    (5)

  • Ty Z.

    For the price, was pretty disappointing. I was expecting fresh, made from scratch food. It was much like most hotel restaurants, nothing really blew your mind. My steak was quite good, but that's easy to do. The appetizers were bland and more about presentation than flavor. I would give this place a 3.5 stars if it was about half the cost. But for about 100$ a person, not worth going back for.

    (2)

  • Melody P.

    I've been wanting to try Barking Frog after hearing good things. Finally, I was able to try it during Seattle Restaurant Week. Barking Frog is the first stop! Location: I was lost when I drove over. The sign was not very obvious. In face, the area looks like private condo/apartment building. I actually drove pass. But, it's just next to Redhood and next to a resort / a river trail. There are options of valet parking and self parking. Decor: It's not a big restaurant. I'd say there are 20-30 tables. When I walked in, it felt like a winery. The tables along the windows have benches with cushions on one side and chairs on the other side. It's very comfortable. I love the feature of the fireplace right in the middle of a round table bar. The lady's room just behind the reception was extremely clean. I am a big fan! Food/Drinks: I went straight for the Seattle Restaurant Week Menu ($28 for 3 courses). They also offered $18 wine pairing. I thought it's a good deal. I had prawns to start, trout, and cheesecake to finish. The prawns were HUGE and very fresh. The Trout was very well cooked with some bacon stuffing and green beans. I love the trout skin. It was very crispy. Cheesecake was really creamy but not too sweet. This is definitely a great reward after my doctor's appointment. Service: The service was great. I was seated quickly. While waiting for my friend to show up, the server was very polite asking me if I needed anything. Apparently, Barking Frog is doing the room service for the resort next door. While waiting for my food, I saw a lot of room service burger being delivered next door. I had a great dining experience here. I would love to come back for their regular menu.

    (4)

  • Eneri S.

    Been here twice last year for Seattle Restaurant Week and once this year. Food is excellently prepared and delicious, but the portions are small. Today, I had the grilled fish and it was the size of half my palm and my palm is pretty petite to begin with. My asparagus salad had one spear of asparagus while my companion had 3 spears. Last year my companion had the ahi tuna. He was given 2 slices that were 2x3 inches. I don't consider that a dinner entree size portion. He left hungry. Food is delicious, service efficient, but portions are small.

    (4)

  • Robert D.

    Excellent service and great Chateau Ste Michelle wines. Wonderful range if healthy options.

    (5)

  • Roman T.

    Great alternative to Herbfarm. One of the best northwest cuisine restaurants. Great wine selection!

    (5)

  • Lyssa D.

    I stopped into the Barking Frog to meet up with a friend who was vacationing in Woodenville. The place is lovely. The ambience was pretty and sort of Napa meets Woodenville. I got the Steak Salad, it was wonderful. Great flavors, beautiful presentation, and they have a long list of great wines to have with the meal. I could totally see dragging my cutie out to Woodenville and having another meal at the Barking Frog. Plus, isn't that name great!

    (4)

  • Jason B.

    I highly recommend. I've eaten breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner here as many times as I've been able. The service has been spotty at times, but never enough to detract from the menu or ambience. A great spot.

    (5)

  • G D.

    Was invited back to Willows Barking Frog as a guest of the manager, and was positively impressed by the quality of the food and service. We ordered salads which were well-dressed and to our specific requests. The glasses were kept full, and our entrees were delivered as described and delicious. We especially appreciated the extra time spent by our server discussing the appropriate done-ness of the meat. One small request is a little more light to enjoy the plating and read the menu by...some diners took out cell phones to use the assistive light to read the menu ;) Overall, a good experience; we will have to return soon.

    (4)

  • Solisco G.

    This experience was really wonderful. I brought my girlfriend here for her graduation dinner. We didn't know it was Dine Around Seattle so we ordered from that menu. My girlfriend ordered the parsnip soup - yummy; braised lamb shank - yummy; and she got the wine tasting too. I ordered the kale salad - it's just a good salad; monk fish - yummy yummy! We also ordered the chorizo mussels from the regular menu as an appetizer. Wholly molly, that was so good! The mussels came with two toasted bread sticks for dipping and they have some sort of spicy sauce on the bread sticks that go so well with the mussel sauce. It was so delicious. We also ordered dessert, but dessert was just dessert. I'm not a big fan of dessert. All the dishes were great but the top dish was definitely the chorizo mussels. The monk fish was also up there as a favorite. I expected to get just another fish dish but it surprised me. It was really good. All the ingredients meshed in my mouth and gave me a semi-orgasmic feeling that no other fish dish has done before. Overall, the staff was great, the restaurant looked great, and the food was excellent!

    (5)

  • Pamela M.

    Went in for brunch for the first time 2 weeks ago. I was craving beignets and these did not disappoint. Really well done and I loved the huckleberry jam. I also had the Croque Madame which was a little dry (I usually like more sauce) and my hubby had the breakfast burrito which he said was really good (there were no left overs on the plates). Also enjoyed the French press coffee, bloody mary and bellini. Service was a little slow as they were pretty packed (it was Sun. morning). We did not make a reservation and sat at the bar (which was OK but probably had something to do with the service).

    (3)

  • Tom B.

    My wife and I stopped at the Barking Frog for lunch today. From the extremely pleasant receptionist to the jolly waitress to the sundried tomato tapenade and house baked potato bread to the main and sides,,, everything was absolutely delicious. We had the seared scallops and they were well prepared and served with rissoto and a vegtable side with leeks fried on top, and a honey drizzle. The honey was a great accompanyment to the scallops and rice. My hat is off to the Chef and cooks. Well done!

    (5)

  • W C.

    I love the Barking Frog, very solid food. The bar in the hotel is great for a Friday night too.

    (4)

  • Arti N.

    Early-ish (6:15pm) dinner at BF this past Sat night with 3 longtime girlfriends after wine-tasting at Columbia next door. I was on Day 17 of a 24-day cleanse challenge (hence no wine tasting next door... boo), so I was not my usual eat-everything-no-allergies self. Our waitress was super accommodating and professional and answered all my ingredient-related questions with a smile. She was extremely patient and never made me feel like I was annoying for asking (in the end, it was worth her while, I always tip well for good service! :) I ended up doing a dozen raw oysters, and they were so fresh and delicious that I didn't even use the mignonette that it came with (served on the side), which was the primary source of my grilling for the ingredient list since I thought it was served in the shell. I also ordered their "local mixed organic greens" salad undressed and with all the goodies on the side. The only issue was the salad did come out lightly dressed, but since it tasted mostly like lemon juice and not oily I let it go. I am so happy that I was able to have a nice dinner out with my friends but still stay true to my cleanse. (Well I did let myself have a glass of wine with dinner... only human right? And my only cheat in -now- 19 days! OK, and it was actually 2 glasses... lol) Dietary restrictions are a foreign concept to me, but this first foray gives me hope that I can stick to healthy eating habits and not be fearful of dining out! As we were finishing up dinner, our waitress came over to the table and 'fessed up to a seating issue whereby we had accidentally been seated at a table meant as 1/2 the setting for a larger party reservation arriving shortly. She gave us the option that if we were willing to walk over to the Willows Lodge bar with live music, they would reserve a table for us and pick up a couple of desserts and a round of drinks. We really appreciated the honesty and the incentive- when a restaurant messes up, admits to it and makes it right, it definitely doesn't become the issue it otherwise might be. We traipsed across the driveway over to WL, me with my half-drunk wineglass in hand, probably looking like a total lush! :) I've seen other reviews that state BF is spendy.. and it is a higher-priced restaurant.. but for me, it was worth every penny (My total with 1 dz oysters, salad, 2 glasses wine, tax and generous tip came to ~$100). Well worth it for a restaurant that gave me a delicious high-quality meal that fit my current diet restrictions AND provided the setting for a memorable evening with dear and longtime friends that I hardly get to see these days now that we all have young children!

    (4)

  • Amanda S.

    Bar Review Atmosphere: very romantic, but the bar area is small (don't bring a bunch of friends and expect to sit at the bar, make a reservation, it's worth it!) Service: Great, the bartender was really friendly and easy to talk to Food: Oysters with Chorizo was delicious, they give you enough for two people Price for appetizers and one bottle of wine: ~$100 This is the perfect place for a romantic date with your significant other or a girls night out. It is open later then the wineries so after a long day of wine tasting, this is the perfect spot to meet your nutritional needs.

    (5)

  • Jason I.

    An awesome place for an anniversary. I made pre-arrangements that it was our anniversary and the staff at Bark Frog did not disappoint. I won't spoil any surprises, but I will just say we felt super taken care of by the entire staff. They made it a memorable anniversary. Wonderful food

    (5)

  • Peter D.

    Happy birthday to me sums this up. This is where I came for my big day and I had a reservation for 7:30pm. So we were first in line and the server tried to check us in, got confused and said wait for the hostess. So she came over and immediately went to the two guys behind us. Hmm ok she seats them, then goes to the next folks and I am like hmm. So since I was first I interceded and asked if the other guy mentioned we had a reservation. She said no and since I obviously irritated her she copped a bit of attitude and said we were early and our reservation was for later and then in a not so friendly manner sat us. Now I booked this on open table weeks ago so I pulled out my phone and looked at it and verified my reservation time was correct at 7:30pm. Not rude, but not exactly nice or welcoming but rather chilly. A not great start for sure. Ok lets just move on... We sat for our courses and opted for the 3 for 30 option. I personally don't like cauliflower though its a respectable vegetable so the soup was out, and since I am allergic to shrimp that is out. I guess that leaves the Kale salad. I am not a fan of the trend but I am open to being converted. While it was not terrible the portion was very large and that is a lot to eat for a starter salad. A bit heavy on the salt for me and the texture wasn't ideal but I am ok with it for a smaller portion which I think it should be 50% smaller at least. This is one case where it was just too much and as a result I felt obligated to finish it and by the end of the salad I really did not enjoy it anymore. I tried the wife's cauliflower soup and we both agreed that it was ok but nothing special. Now since I don't care for cauliflower to begin with so I give you her verdict so there you are. Not bad but not great either. The meal picked up for the dinner where I had the pappardelle pasta with braised short rib. The portion was good, the pasta seems hand made and the meat was good. But it was like having bbq on pasta and I kinda question the pairing. It wasn't bad but again it didn't make a lot of sense here either. Kinda like having bbq pulled pork with fettucini alfredo. The wife had the Trout on the pear (I think) risotto and the trout was great. BUT the risotto was gummy. Damn shame that. it could have been amazing. I wonder if the pear is too sweet for that but I think it could also be dead on. I wish the risotto had been cooked correctly. But whatever it was still good. Dessert: I had the espresso chocolate panna cotta and the wife had the maple cake. Again no wow moment here. No epiphany here. An ok dessert which I expect they could have conceptualized better. It just didnt inspire either of us. Not bad but again not inspiring. I had great hopes for this place and yes I know I shopped the budget menu but that is how you are supposed to hook us in. IMO the desserts should be up at the level of Bouchon and Robuchon if you are at this price point in general. Maybe the regular menu delivers it but you didn't sell me enough to come back. Maybe it was the vibe I got off your hostess as she sat us and insinuated that I was incorrect on my actual reservation time and punished me for being on time. I would be happy to forward management the proof I was correct. Again, happy birthday to me. Sorta.

    (3)

  • Mia C.

    Came here for a company lunch today with 15 people. Our server was great at explaining the menu and the wine list. Cons: Forgot the mushrooms on my dish at first, 5 of us ordered the creme brulee, and 5 minutes late they told us they ran out last night, one person in our group complained the steak was too dry Pros: very professional and comped our replacement desserts when they realized they didn't have the creme brulee, let us taste the wine before pouring, majority of the food was very good

    (4)

  • Mark M.

    The food is delish, the ambiance is spot on, and the service is well-paced and friendly. I had the prawns (off menu favorite) for an appetizer, the 8oz beef tenderloin with a glass of Cab (a brand called Legit), and the mocha creme brûlée. Before my meals came out they started me off with an amuse - well presented on a curved handle spoon and the flavor was explosive. They served up some bread with homemade butter - solid food companion. All of my food was delicious. The manager who brought out my tenderloin asked me to cut it in front of him to make sure I liked the way it was cooked - medium rare as I asked. The service was very considerate and everyone there is really nice. Coming from NJ good service like this can be hard to come by.

    (5)

  • Jackie K.

    Fantastic! Great food, great ambience, great staff. Highly Recommend. I had the king salmon; it was a little on the spicy side, which I love.

    (5)

  • Laurence K.

    Wow from the relaxing patio the amazing menu it was a great dinning experience I had the halibut which was delicious And Jim had the Asian chicken salad. The flavors really accentuated the halibut Mushrooms and and amazing sauce that really worked The chicken on the salad was perfectly grilled with a little chat on the breast Very fresh greens and a wonderful dressing I would defiantly come back for dinner Our server Hattie was exceptional

    (5)

  • David P.

    A fun little corner to discover around some larger/more popular wineries and breweries. Brutally expensive, but a fun way to try some unique dishes and drinks if you have someone else paying for it! Beautiful gardens and décor.

    (4)

  • Laura P.

    First piece of advice: GO! I waited too long to come here, and I can't wait to go back already. We walked into smiling faces, feeling very welcomed the second we stepped inside. Our server Brian was spectacular! He Instantly made us laugh and feel comfortable, offering advice about the menu and answered whatever questions we had with ease. We went in for SRW. The menu had some amazing selections. (Look at my pictures to see what we had:) everything was so flavorful and delicious. It honestly was one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. It tasted fresh, perfectly cooked and seasoned and also the right amount of food to get you full, but walking out comfortably. Their wine selection is pages long of delicious wines from the area. I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Barking Frog. Thank you for taking such great care of us, and for the delicious food and wine!

    (5)

  • Winifred X.

    We had family brunch there at around 11:30am on a Saturday. The restaurant was not at all very crowded, but the online reservation system says it's full, so I am guessing they just don't staff enough to utilize the entire restaurant table space. Next time one must make reservation way in advance (at least a few weeks). The food is tasty and as expected, not much to complain about there, but just like the decor, there's nothing too overly exciting either. Must be because they are one of the only table cloth dining restaurant in town for all the winery tourists. I had the truffle oil Mac-n-Cheese, and it's a strong scent and I loved it at $13. The crab cobb salad is decently sized and had enough crab meat on the plate plus blue cheese, but at $24 it's a bit pricey for the level of restaurant it is. overall an enjoyable experience, just a bit heavy on the wallet. =)

    (4)

  • Mary J.

    The ambiance and food at the Barking Frog are both top-notch. Even more so is the staff. They are so incredibly warm and welcoming. Thank you to winemaker, Ryan Crane of Kerloo Cellars in Walla Walla, for allowing us to crash your tasting, to Claire for the welcome reception, Cara the wine director for your wonderful input, and to Brian for coordinating what was an amazing dining experience!

    (5)

  • Michelle V.

    Barking Frog Barks for itself.... ...As our famously fantastic waiter, Brian pointed out, the food here truly does speak for itself. It's the whole food n wine culinary delight at this place! From the wonderful beet salad, perfectly cooked varieties of fish, to the delicious lavender- honey ice cream ( that's is actually chewy), this restaurant has created several new favorites for me! The atmosphere is 5 stars....beautiful. Can't wait to come back in the summer and try some more! No wrong dish here! â„“ove, â„“ove!

    (5)

  • Catherine C.

    Dined here a few days ago for the Dine around Seattle offering; excellent service and food! The staff and food are always top notch! A MUST place to dine with out of town guests or even a splurge! Wonderful romantic place. Kudos to the front room staff and kitchen staff! You are rock stars! thanks Chef Bobby!

    (4)

  • Ryan B.

    Ah Barking Frog - the perfect place to recharge and refresh your palate and taste buds after a day of wine tasting. I've been here a few times before and it has never been disappointing... To start: try a few apps and share them around the group or with a partner. On the current menu, both the beet salad and the ahi tartare were absolutely divine. From past experience I would also recommend their daily soups... For the main course, we went first with a pork loin, cooked medium. And a perfect medium it was--still retaining so much moisture and taste, this was pork that didn't need saucing and spicing; it was perfect as it was. We also tried the venison loin. Typically I'm not a big venison person, but once again this was cooked to perfection and did not taste the least bit gamey (as I usually taste venison to be). We also split a small side plate of the scalloped potatoes which paired quite nicely with our meats. For dessert we finished up with the chocolate tort which was delectably layered and stuffed with so much flavor. But I must add: one of the best things about Barking Frog was the service. We were served by a waiter named Bill and he had a skill so often forgotten in the service industry: humility. He knew when to say "I don't know, but let me find someone who does." I led in with a question about recommendations for a neat bourbon or scotch that was nontraditional compared with other locations. Bill sent over the primary bartender (Mike) who helped me identify the proper peaty spirit for my pre-dinner palate (I needed a one-drink break from all the wine). When it came time to decide on wines by the glass to pair with the pork and venison, Bill sent over Sara, the Barking Frog's primary sommelier. Her pairings with the meal (as well as the desert wines and port with the dessert), were dead on. Between the top-notch food and drink; the wonderful staff (Mike, Bill, and Sarah) and the cozy atmosphere perfect for a romantic night out or a small group of friends, this is one I will definitely keep coming back to!

    (5)

  • Jack L.

    Somewhere around 3 and 3.5 stars. This review is somewhat limited as we came for breakfast one morning. The hostess asked each party from the Willows Lodge if they had reservations. Most parties (including ours) did not understand reservations would be required at the only on-site breakfast place at the lodge. We weren't bothered too much by this-- but we ended up having to sit around the fireplace. That being said, more than half of the tables remained empty throughout our meal! Service was friendly by our waitress and the manager. Besides the delicious raisin bread appetizer, the food was somewhat of a miss. Our omelettes were overcooked and rubbery, and the side biscuits were super greasy. The potatoes were somewhat tasteless-- just like the fries from Fireside Cellars inside of the lodge. Our plates also took 20+ minutes to arrive, even though the dining room was less than half full. A surprisingly mediocre experience at a luxury lodge. Other guests were raving about the dinner service here though.

    (3)

  • Jeff M.

    Far and away the best corned beef hash that I have had in the state of Washington or anywhere recently for that matter my server was very friendly food was presented very well in a hot cast iron skillet that kept the food warm throughout the meal the pricing was maybe a dollar to higher than average but with the ambiance and the great food I believe it was well worth it

    (5)

  • Ken L.

    After a full day of touring Seattle, we ended the day with wine tasting then a meal at Barking Frog. From my last memory of Barking Frog (several years back), I recall a pleasant experience with a lovely black cod dish. With a group of family members in tow, this would be an excellent opportunity to end with a fabulous dinner. The return visit, it turns out, wasn't so great: Soft Shell Crab n Pork Belly: visually a work of art but that is where it ends. Crab over-salted and cold, pork belly tough and chewy. Black Cod: bland with little flavor, fish tastes "wet". Each bite was a watery bite as though I dipped each piece into water and rinsed it clean of flavor prior to eating. Total opposite from what I remember and an utter disappointment. Mussels: okay dish. The mussels looked to be of good quality but nothing outstanding. Please serve your flatbread triangles warm. Scallops with multicolored quinoa: Decent dish though I felt that it was not flavorful as it looked. Looks can be deceiving!! Total rating is approximately 2.6734 stars this time around, generously rounded up for atmosphere. I usually voice my opinions at any restaurant but this time...but why disrupt our family dinner and delay our planned activities for the night to wait for them to fix?

    (3)

  • Courtney D.

    I had heard great things about the Barking Frog and when I saw they were a part of Seattle Restaurant Week I jumped on the opportunity to try it out. I originally made a reservation for four people a couple weeks in advance, on a Sunday night (the last Sunday night of restaurant week). The week of, I called to expand my reservation to six people. They told me that they would have to move my reservation back 15 minutes and put us as the "walk-in" fire table. This was fine with me so I went ahead with the reservation and I was happy they could accommodate my additional dinner guests. The group showed up a little early for the reservation and we got a drink at the bar while we waited for the table. We got sat about 20 minutes after our reservation was originally set for. The menu for restaurant week is different than the regular menu. I got the mussels in the coconut curry sauce with grilled naan, the grilled mahi mahi and the wild cherry sorbet. I also got to try the asparagus soup, the lamb osso bucco and the dark chocolate ganache (my husband's food). Everything was wonderful, tasted great and cooked perfectly! We ended the night with some French press coffee and I have to say I have never had such a wonderful French press at a restaurant before. Not only was the coffee delicious but the waiter brought both myself and my husband our own mini plates of cream, raw and regular sugar, chocolate sticks and a dollop of whipped cream to complete our coffee experience. I was very impressed by the level of detail and dedication of quality the restaurant put into their plates and even the coffee order! Our waiter was great as well. He was super friendly, starting the meal asking if we have dined here before, where we were all from and just being friendly and helpful with the menu and drink orders. This was a great dining experience and I will be back again in the future to try out their regular menu!

    (5)

  • Glenda J.

    Upon our return we received outstanding customer service. The quality of our steaks and seafood was exceptional. Wine pairing was perfect. The food temperature was perfect. The staff was able to provide useful product knowledge on all aspects of our food. Timing of food delivery: deliberately perceptive (I appreciate that)! I believe the chef has a vision for each dish. We may have missed the point of our dishes, however we have our individual interpretations. I will point out that the Demi glacé needs improvement. Visually there was a nice sheen. The taste was missing. I would have liked more depth and complexity. Perhaps there was too much else going on for my tastebuds. All in all, our experience was exceptional. We hope BF can deliver this same service in the future. Thank you to all the staff for giving us this opportunity!

    (4)

  • Heidi M.

    I wish I could give this 3 1/2 stars but I can't. I'm sorry to say I wish we had a better experience. This was my first time and my husbands second (he had a work dinner here and he couldn't stop raving about the food experience). We were about 5 minutes late to our reservation, however I called the Barking Frog to let them know. We valet our car extremely busy so I ran in to let them know we were waiting for valet. The hostesses greater me with smiles and seemed very happy and friendly. We brought our own bottle of wine to have with dinner ($30 corkage). As we were being seated I was asked what kind of water we'd like and if we'd like the wine decanted. Approximately 15 minutes later we were still waterless. I flagged down a young man with a water pitcher who was super friendly and he filled our glasses. Side note: It was not overly busy, the tables on both sides of us were empty. Our waiter finally stopped by, introduced himself and told us he would be right back to open wine. 25 minutes after we first sat down the Sommelier stopped by to open the wine. She was very pleasant. The waiter return and we ordered. My husband and I shared the mussels, shrimp/prawns special and foie gras. I had the halibut special and my husband order the rib eye. Comments: Mussels tasted fresh and were good - nothing spectacular Shrimp/prawn - Tasted good - tasted very similar to the Big Fish restaurant's Dynamite shrimp. Foie gras - one of my favorites and this was cold inside and fattier than I ever had before. We asked for it to be cooked a little bit longer and the waiter was nice and ran it back to kitchen. Halibut - excellent fish and super flavorful, cooked perfectly. It was on a bed of cold couscous and veggies which was unexpected and I didn't like. As the fish in turn got cold fast. Rib eye - my husband order same meal he had 3 months ago with his colleagues and his comment was "My last visit was extraordinary and this time it's ordinary" I tried the brussels sprouts on his plate and they were delicious! Overall: The atmosphere inside was good and the location is great. The food was average. When leaving the valet asked us how everything was and I said average. He seemed shocked and before our car arrived the chef and manger came out to talk to us. They were both extremely pleasant and wanted our honest feedback. For this reason we will be back and I hope to change this review to 5 stars.

    (3)

  • Steve W.

    I brought my teenage daughter for a celebratory dinner on a Tuesday night. Our server, Kristin, was everything we could have wished for -- highly knowledgeable, just enthusiastic enough, helpful, attentive, friendly (everybody is friendly here), and able to maneuver between esoteric food discourse and plain talk with ease. Even though the restaurant and its decor have a strong wine inclination, I don't, so I didn't order any. Although it seems worth mentioning that the wine menu was extensive, no stars are awarded nor deducted for wine here. The menu appears to be very well-thought-out and gave me the impression that it was designed for epicures, or at least people who love watching The Food Network. For example, the starter section of the dinner menu was labeled "The Attack". We tried the asparagus-and-poached-egg starter, the mixed green salad, the crab meat salad, the pork chop, and the popular off-menu Grand Marnier prawns (like a variation on honey walnut prawns). Everything was delicious. Every course had enough complexity to be interesting, was well-balanced, and tied together well. We left feeling well-fed, well-cared-for, and like we had experienced something special. This is what I want from $$$ dining!

    (5)

  • Barry B.

    Wine tasting in Woodinville makes you very hungry! The barking frog is a great place to take care of this problem. Started with a dozen oysters very fresh and clean tasting, The baby kale salad was a very good lead in to the Venison loin! Cook perfect with an espresso demi-glaze and the gnocchi and hedgehog mushroom! What a complementary pairing. The bottle of choice was Stevens 424 it complemented the main course very well and a glass of moscato d'asti rounded out a great night. Service was good and very pleasant.

    (4)

  • sara g.

    The service is great! We stayed here over the weekend and did dinner and breakfast. Both times we had attentive and fun servers. They were knowledgeable and approachable and I enjoyed them. I didn't enjoy the food. The curried mussels were under-cooked and had odd pieces of ham in the dish. The halibut was the best of the three dishes with yummy mushrooms and perfectly prepared fish. The steak was over cooked and tough. Dessert was underwhelming as well. I will say that my amazing server did suggest some delicious wine. Breakfast brought out overcooked scrambled eggs, a greasy biscuit, and overcooked huckleberry pancake and some tasty coffee. Again with lovely service. I'm looking forward to my next stay at the willows lodge. I will sip on their great wines and dine off campus.

    (3)

  • Marcia F.

    Woodinville is a great little town where you can taste many of Washington's wines in one place. Barking Frog is located at Willows Lodge, a luxurious, but rustic hotel. I had a great meal at Barking Frog. Some of the highlights were: Celeriac Soup with fennel and shaved black truffle; Focaccia and Prosciutto with Fig Preserve; English Pea and Shitake Risotto Pistou and a Warm Watercress Leek Salad; and Muscovy Duck with Smashed Fingerling Potatoes and Fois Gras Huckleberry Demi Glaze. I'm allergic to seafood, but the couple next to me said the Popcorn Lobster was incredible.

    (5)

  • Tom C.

    Northwest contemporary.. I like the brunch here. Dinner can be pricy. For the price, you expect better service. To be fair, service/food varies. Great location. That's why it is 4 stars. location location.

    (4)

  • Aprameya R.

    My first visit to barking frog was amazing. The second visit was a trifle disappointing. I'll keep Barking Frog at four stars. The restaurant is modeled after a lodge, its bustling with activity and was full at 8pm. There is a big round table in the center with a fire and a great big chimney which in my opinion looks very cool. They have a huge huge number of awards on the walls and I am usually apprehensive about such places. The ambiance is definitely very nice. The Grand Mariner Prawns are a must have. If they don't have them on the menu you can make a special request - they are just brilliant. The first time we went, we had the lamb and the monk fish and both were cooked brilliantly. The second time we went, the salmon was overdone and my wife did not enjoy her beef entrée. The desserts both time were beautifully presented. Overall, Barking Frog is worth trying out. Especially during Dine Around Seattle. It is no longer on my list of absolutely must visit places in Seattle but it still stands out for a very decent meal.

    (4)

  • Stan Y.

    My wife and I were there for lunch a couple of weeks back for lunch. She ordered a glass of wine and I ordered Lower Manhattan. For starters, we got beef tartar, then split a lamb burger and organic chicken salad. The beef tartar was really fresh. We all know this raw beef dish is really hard to find in Seattle and it's why we ordered it. It comes with peta chips and pickles. Generally speaking, it's really good, but not great. It's fresh, clean, neat and everything, but lack the taste of capturing you at the first bite. I'd give this dish a 3.5. Worth a try if you never tasted it or haven't ate it for a while, but only once a while I guess. Chicken salad was fresh and good...just as we expected in any decent restaurant...so let's skip it. My wife did found a few not-so-fresh green pieces though. Generally is good, pls refer to my picture. Now the highlight, the lamb burger. It simply one of the best burger I've ever had. It's pink, juicy, tender with great flavor. You can see it from my picture. Honestly, I hoped it to be great for a $17 burger but it still beyond my expectation. We almost swallowed our burger in just a couple of minutes. It's just that good. Burger itself I'd give it a perfect 5. However, the truffle fries that come with the burger was not so great. It's too dry and not even crispy. We felt it tastes like double-fried left overs. The amount was huge, piled like a small hill. However because of its plain and dry taste, we didn't finish it and didn't want to bring it home. Come one, for a $17 burger you expected some decent fries. The service was perfect. The waitress comes in at the right time for everything and helped us split into two plates (with charge of course). Price is in the high-end, in my opinion a little overpriced for the salad and wine. But for a special occasion like I brought my wife a mother's day lunch, it was totally worth it. As usual, I attached pictures with this review so you can view the dishes they provide.

    (4)

  • Lemme K.

    This was a great place. We made a reservation and was seated quickly. However, it took them a while for them to bring out water and bread or even asked us what we wanted to drink. The service was a lot better though after we settled in and ordered the food. Our waitress make sure we got everything and kept checking to make sure we were ok. The food took a while to come out though. But it was very good. We got the corn beef hash with biscuit and the waygu beef burger with truffle fries. Everything was delicious, especially the corn beef and the fries. The portion was just right. The complimentary raisin bread with apple sauce was also delicious ad well. Overall, i would definitely come back and try out their dinner and see if it's as good.

    (4)

  • Eric W.

    Good service, nice atmosphere, and good food. I went for lunch and enjoyed the warm raisin bread with fig butter. I had the wagu burger which was decent although greasy, but the truffle fries were good. Others in my group loved their meals. I wouldn't mind going back and trying something else. Expect prices to be a bit high, especially with drinks.

    (3)

  • Trang G.

    Referred to barking frog after our visit to chateau at. Michelle and glad we went Came for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon, plenty of seating. Server provided water and took out order. Started with Grand Mariner Shrimp as an appetizer. Shrimps were fresh and delicious. I had the shrimp and scallop skewer which was delicious. Sauce was spot on. But felt there could be more shrimps and scallops for a 19.00 dish Overall a fantastic restaurant w unique dishes.

    (4)

  • Heather M.

    This place is overrated! It's expensive for a stuffy ambiance and lackluster food. The service is decent and everyone working there is very friendly. But that's about the only perk of this place... you can get much better food for half the price at other establishments. Oh, and the portions are tiny too! Needless to say, I probably wouldn't come here again.

    (2)

  • Julian H.

    We had a great evening last night dinning at this place. The food was delicious and the staff was attentive to every singe detail. The steak tartar pared with the Syrah superb.

    (5)

  • Michael H.

    Came here for lunch in between wine tastings. Very tasty food and a great addition to the day. Crab cake eggs Benedict, truffle and bacon Mac and Cheese, and croque madame were all excellent. If your in the region I would highly recommend stopping by and try the food. A bit pricey but still great quality.

    (5)

  • Rachel G.

    After waiting for 45 minutes at The Commons, we were fed up and left to try the barking frog. We were worried about the price (yelp has it set as a $$$ vs the Commons $$) but figured we'd give it a whirl. SO GLAD WE DID! The service was phenomenal, they didn't mind our sweaty bike attire, the food was really tasty, there's a great outdoor space, and the prices were actually better than the Commons. We'll be back again - no question!

    (5)

  • Chelsea S.

    Took the drive out to Barking Frog for Seattle Restaurant Week as was extremely happy that we did. We had reservations and were seated right away. When we first sat down the dining room was very loud, almost too loud to hear one another from across the table. A few parties left and then it was perfect. Our server and the hostess were both very nice and courteous and even brought me a birthday card and painted happy birthday on my dessert plate. I love little touches like that. For our meals we stuck to the Restaurant Week menu and also opted for their $18 wine pairing. For first courses we tried the apple parsnip soup and the beet salad. Both were very flavorful, neither were large in portion size but that was the only part of the meal that wasn't filling, it was just enough to wet our appetite. So did the amush buche they brought us and their amazing rosemary bread served with a sundried tomato and caper compote that was so freaking good...we asked (and received!) three plates of bread. Love it when restaurants aren't stingy with their bread service. Our main courses came out next and these were the highlights for me; the seared steelhead and the hanger steak were both phenomenal. I loved the flavor combinations of the steelhead. It was simply seared to perfection and was paired with spaghetti squash, kale, sweet onions, butternut squash puree and a spiced carrot sauce. The dish was sweet until you got to the spiced carrot sauce and it balanced the dish so well. The fish was good in size too. The hanger steak came with braised root vegetables, baby potatoes, and a wine huckleberry glaze. I got to try a bite of the steak with the sauce and it was juicy and wonderful. For dessert we shared the bourbon pecan pie with chantilly and candied pecans and the double chocolate bread pudding with bailey's sauce, espresso cream, and chocolate crispies. Both were a great ending to the meal. The wine pairing was also a great option to dining with three good sized pours of a local Chardonnay, a Syrah, and a cava from Spain. A great way to check out this well reviewed restaurant that is normally pretty spendy. I recommend it on this menu to anyone. Would love to try their lunch or food truck as well.

    (5)

  • Cheryl A.

    Just had a delicious and delightful meal on the patio of Barking Frog. We ate here about four years ago on a trip to the Seattle area and remembered it so well that I called a friend in Arizona to remind me of the name. She remembered it immediately so I made a reservation. We landed late today and I was worried it wouldn't work out but Liz answered my call and assured me we would make it! So we got here to friendly welcoming greetings and enjoyed their crab Cobb salad and a short rib omelet with fresh vegetables and a savory biscuit. Delicious and all the better because of the extra attention from Liz and Claire. I recommend this film me restaurant! Cheryl A. San Jose, CA

    (5)

  • Rachael B.

    Had an awesome brunch here the other day - came with CB on his actual birthday - he got a lot of good meals out of his celebrations. First off, they have a whole bloody mary bar, where you can make their housemade mix as spicy as you want, and then add all kinds of pickled vegetables, citrus, celery, olives, the whole shebang. definitely recommend that. CB chose the pulled pork eggs benedict (which was HUGE) and I had the huckleberry pancakes - so light and fluffy, but substantial. service was really friendly, and they have a great outdoor patio that was perfectly warm and sunny, but shaded.

    (5)

  • Makenna B.

    My boyfriend planned a secrete romantic weekend for us in Woodinville and was excited to take me to the Barking Frog on our first night in town. He had heard a lot of great things about the place, but unfortunately, it was underwhelming from beginning to end. Before we ever set foot in the restaurant, customer service was lacking. Making a reservation was exceedingly difficult. The online system was down, so my boyfriend called the old fashioned way. The girl he spoke to wasn't able to take his reservation at that time, so she took his number but never called back. He eventually was able to make an online reservation; no confirmation call as the date approached. When we arrived, we were relieved we had a table. The food varied from great to meh. Glazed prawns and ahi tartar appetizers were tasty. My boyfriend had the pork loin, which was very flavorful. I ordered the snapper with mushrooms in a dashi broth. To say it was "delicately flavored" would be a euphemism for "it tasted like nothing at all." Biggest waste of $34 ever. As the dining room cleared out for the night, table after table was left unbussed. We counted a total of 8 tables at one point. We both work in the industry and know that the immediacy of keeping things tidy dies down at the end of the night, but when you still have guests dining--especially in a high-end, white-linened dining room--you might want to at least try and keep up the atmosphere. For a place that coins itself as "one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the Northwest", and prices itself as such, there were just too many missteps in service, execution, and ambiance to award the Barking Frog a title like that.

    (2)

  • Tamiko T.

    I came here during restaurant week and was quite disappointed with the quality of food and service. We were seated at least 30 minutes later than our reservation time. The course menu started off with 2 uninspired pieces of fried shrimp with a dallop of mayo that had a much too lofty name for what it really was (something about aoili and prawns...) It was straight up Chinese buffet quality shrimp. Room temperature and greasy. The rest of the food honestly was OK = 3 stars but the way that it was packaged to be something exquisite annoyed me so much that they get 2 stars overall. Definitely not worth your money. There are plenty of other restaurants with similar concepts and better food. Terra Plata, Tavern Law, etc.

    (2)

  • Oksana K.

    The food was delicious! The wine was amazing, massive selection of wines. The restaurant was absolutely beautiful with a gorgeous patio in the back. Husband had the special which was the sturgeon that night and it was BOMB.COM. I had the steak and that was BOMB.COM. The dessert was alright, not memorable, but it looked fancy! Overall, it was an awesome experience. Our server was very nice and professional. We will definitely be coming back in the future.

    (5)

  • Julie H.

    Delicious breakfast. Great atmostphere, helpful staff. Maybe a tad over priced, but worth it if you can afford to splurge.

    (4)

  • Annie Y.

    This Woodinville gem is neatly tucked away between the notable wineries and lush open acres. It sits on a lot with Willows Lodge and the famous and totally unaffordable, Herbfarm. As soon as you walk out of the parking lot, you feel like you're at a wedding venue. It's not large, grand scale, arena type of place but a quaint tasteful wine country kinda setting. A perfect place to wine and dine. The interior is just like a lodge, with its wooden beams and wood fire pit. The food was good and the service was excellent. We had the oysters, the Dungeness crab salad, ribeye, tenderloin, truffle fries and homemade ice cream/sorbet. The steaks were cooked perfectly, crab salad a little salty and the oysters were fresh (as they should be.) My favorite part was the egg yolk ravioli that sat on top of my tenderloin. Once I cut into the pasta shell, the runny yolk just oozed out coating everything it touched. All in all pretty good food, a great date night restaurant.

    (4)

  • Sonia C.

    My husband took me here for my birthday and we both enjoyed it. Service (in the form of a perky strawberry blonde) was top-notch. We started with the lobster beignets, which were tasty, but more reminiscent of fried dumplings than beignets. The dungeness crab salad was better - a generous portion of shredded crab topped with a bit of caviar. I ordered the halibut which was a bit disappointing. It was cooked fine and the ingredients were fresh, but I thought that the overall dish was bland. I also thought it was a tiny bit overcooked and the flesh was firmer than I liked. My husband's beef tenderloin was way better (though also a little overcooked) - juicy and satisfying. The highlight of his dish was the egg yolk ravioli - cheesy and with a uncooked egg yolk that burst from the center after he cut into it. The best thing about our meal, though, were the truffle fries. They were thick, fresh cut, hot, and liberally sprinkled with salt, parmesan, and truffle shavings. I would definitely get this again. Though we were pretty stuffed, we opted for the special creme brulee. The flavor du jour was chocolate raspberry. It was nicely presented and it tasted fine, but I really prefer vanilla creme brulee. The "early bird" coffee was a great accompaniment, a French press served with sticks of cinnamon and dark chocolate. Overall, a good experience. I'd come here again.

    (4)

  • Todd H.

    Just got back from celebrating my wife's birthday. We invited some friends with a total party of 8. The bill totaled over $ 650.00 and half the party didn't like their dish. The fish tasted like dirt. It was the special and the waiter described it as "earthy". That's not how we described it. The waiter was quick to correct our issue by replacing the dishes with seared ahi. This was yummy. I was smart and ordered the rib eye, which, for $55.00 could have been a little better. My wife was embarrassed for even suggesting the Barking Frog. Better luck next time.

    (2)

  • Rachael M.

    After hearing much about Barking Frog but being deterred by the price, my husband and I were glad to get a reservation during Restaurant Week. We were impressed from the beginning with the restaurants décor - there's a nice bar like area with a fireplace and lots of wine bottles and wood throughout. The restaurant was a bit noisy - our table was in the middle and everything seemed to echo. Our server was very friendly, always engaging us in conversation. For the starter, I had the Grand Marnier Prawns while my husband had the Apple Parsnip soup. Both were very good. The prawns were perfectly cooked and flavorful (although they are served with a mandarin orange that is clearly right out of a can!). The apple parsnip soup had tons of flavor that was really robust - it tasted a bit creamy but also very apple-y and savory, which was a great combination. For the entrée, I had the stealhead and my husband had the steak, and again, both were very good and flavorful. At this point it was really unclear who was "winning" at picking dinner! For dessert, we both had the double chocolate bread pudding. It was a little different from a traditional bread pudding, having more of a muffin shape and less clearly defined pieces of bread. I liked it, my husband liked the espresso whipped cream and was more unsure how he felt about the bread pudding. But all in all, we had a great meal - it was definitely a worthwhile $30 meal for Restaurant Week! Portions were plenty generous and we left full and glad we had tried the Barking Frog!

    (5)

  • Yavnika K.

    A straightforward 5 star for the authentic lodge ambiance and delectable food. With a friendly and cosy atmosphere, be prepared for an enjoyable meal and evening out at Barking frog. True to the intent of the founders, *they named it Barking Frog, because according to Native American Indian legend, it means there is perfect harmony) you will leave the place happy and content. We did. Do not come here on a rushed day, take time for a leisurely pace and to enjoy what comes on your plate. When I informed my husband about Dine Around Seattle, he quickly suggested to book Barking Frog. Together, we had on our table - Grand Marnier Prawns : easily the best we've had. Basted in a very tasty sauce and dipped in Sesame. - Lamb: Very buttery Pasta and lamb with shallots and rosemary flavor - Monk Fish : Very nicely cooked fish in a bed of creamy polenta, sprinkled with bacon, citrus and sprouts - Coffee and chocolate ganache bar: Wow! Equally pleasing to the eye and taste buds.Very balanced dessert - did justice to coffee, chocolate AND sugar! - Lemon pound cake: an exciting lightly- lemony semifreddo We skipped wine this time, but next time we should be back for the complete Barking Frog experience.

    (5)

  • Jackson H.

    Seriously the truffle fries are one of the most amazing things I've ever put in my mouth. The food is little on the pricey side in my opinion. $18 burger and fries for lunch. but well worth the price. They do provide you some free bread with this amazing tomato pesto spread. Loved the service and experience!

    (4)

  • Rebecca F.

    Get the sweetbreads. If you don't know what they are and you're not all that adventurous, all you need to know is that they're delicious. If you do know what they are, get them. This dish is really well done here -- even the parsnip puree paired so well with them. Such a treat -- the star of the night in my opinion! Service here is really good. We were a little early for our reservation but that wasn't a problem as they let us go explore the bar area. The bartender was knowledgeable and had some good recommendations...and the cocktails he made for my husband were well-balanced, not too much ice, etc. Once seated at our table, all of the servers and waitstaff we encountered were very professional and knew their stuff. They were able to answer our few questions and we ended up with a very nice meal. Again, get the sweetbreads. I wish we ordered another plate! The atmosphere here is warm and cozy -- great for a cold, rainy, winter night. I haven't been during the day to know if it's nice and bright in the daytime or not, but there are a lot of windows. It seems that the dress code varies somewhat here. Some people were a bit more dressed down than I expected, and there were some older children in the mix too so it's not a fancy shmancy date spot, but a more business-casual date spot imo. The kitchen did a really good job with our dishes as well. Pretty much all of the portions were a good size and anything with meat seemed to have a lot of meatiness - no skimpy stuff here! Presentation is beautiful and dishes were well balanced. I really enjoyed the apple bits in the quail appetizer for a touch of sweetness and crunch. Oh, did I mention the sweetbreads? Amazing. Get them. The dishes here did not seem overly salted either which is a problem for me at some restaurants -- everything was very well balanced. My husband claims his black cod dish rivaled the sweetbreads for his favorite of the night: he really enjoyed the bite of the fish; it reminded him of halibut cheeks. For a nice, relaxed date night, Barking Frog is great! I'm definitely interested in going back to try other dishes...and have more sweetbreads!! ;)

    (5)

  • Jeff O.

    I had the opportunity to eat at this establishment with my wife and two friends on July 28 out on the patio. Our server was Claire. to start we ordered the Grand Marnier shrimp which was fabulous. The main course was a lamb burger which in my opinion was perfect. Making the meal the best it could be was the attentive service of Claire. She was on the spot and very personable. What an enjoyable lunch after some excellent wine tasting at Chateau St. Michelle.

    (5)

  • Allison P.

    Showed up Friday for lunch without reservations. We were seated quickly. Asked if wanted inside or out. Everyone was super nice. Service did get slow after getting our food. Greeted with ice water and bread and butter. From reading reviews we knew we wanted the burger and the mac and cheese. Oh my gosh the beef burger is huge, with a good amount of fries on the side. But I loved the mac and cheese. And I am super picky about my mac. I of course got both the add ons. I loved how it came out steamy hot. I will say this does not taste good later as left overs, gets to greasy. I didn't think this place would be good for kids. But totally wrong. There was a family with two little ones and they were treated so well. Have kids menu, crayons and kid glasses. The one kid said wanted grapefruit juice, server brought it out, he didn't like it and the parents asked if could trade it, the server didn't even blink and asked what he would like instead. I would not hesitate to come back here and might even bring my daughter.

    (4)

  • Christine C.

    I would have given this place five stars but I felt that some of the flavors were muddled. We were a party of two seated at the back corner. Simply stated, they were just too many flavors on one plate. I ordered the foie gras and it was cooked a little bit too rare to my liking but was delicious and I love the orange sauce but they had another white sauce on the plate; I am not quite sure what it was called but it didn't need to be there. The scallops were perfectly cooked but only one side was coated with some kind of cheese or crust and the other side was not. It would've been much better to not even have that crust on the scallop but simply just lightly panfried. But the flavor of the scallops was amazing. Kale salad was the best part of the whole entire meal; every ingredient being in perfect harmony. I loved that they carry my favorite winemaker Turley the old vines Zin out from Napa. This winemaker is out of Lodi and it's almost impossible to get into the wine club. Best zinfandel I have ever had. My friend order the lamb burger and it was cooked perfectly. I did not have a chance to taste it but it's the only thing he's ever ordered there and he thinks it's the best thing on earth. The ambience was sublime; quiet and the attention to service was great. That being said, I would've liked for them to use a crumb catcher to clean off the table cloths upon completion of each course. But I'm just nitpicking because I expected top-of-the-line food, service and atmosphere. I thought about returning to the restaurant once I'm back in the area again, but they would have to change the menu up for me to want to experience the nouveau American cuisine.

    (4)

  • Angela E.

    We arrived at 7:00 for our 7:30 reservations and they were able to seat us outside right away. The patio was very pretty, they have grape vines growing up the walls and overhead and a large water fountain in the middle. There were several families with young children just finishing dinner, but it was was mellow and relaxing. Our server was very friendly, told us about the specials and items not on the menu. We started with a shrimp appy, amazing, heirloom tomato salad, wonderfully balanced with whipped burrata, and a crab salad, lots of crab with a delicious dressing. My fiancé had New York strip, cooked perfectly but it was presliced before serving and the hard gristle/fat layer had not been trimmed off. I had steak tartare, the crostini was a littl cold and the housemade mustard lacked flavor. After dinner it was a little cold out so they moved us indoors and turned on the large fire pit for us, very cozy and romantic. Dessert- the pistachio litchi panna cotta was so flavorful, there were several textures from the different toppings included and they all went very well together; the ginger peach creme brûlée was perfect, creamy, crunchy and flavorful. We weren't pleased with our entrees but will definitely come back to try another dish.

    (5)

  • Monica S.

    Without a doubt worth the time and the price. A full experience that is both delicious and enjoyable. Thank you to everyone who helped make our evening special.

    (5)

  • Charlie W.

    Our recent brunch was spot on in every way. The waitress happily obliged our ordering of a menu item that was recently discontinued. The food was immaculately prepared, suggestions were on point and even the carry out boxes were labeled. We are already planning our return! Thanks.

    (5)

  • Anthony B.

    Fresh food, superb service, in a gorgeous setting! We came here with a large group to celebrate a co workers birthday with a delicious Seattle Restaurant Week lunch! Barking frog is part of Willows Lodge and located next to the famous Herbfarm. It is a stunning setting for a restaurant and quite a treat for a work lunch! The inside of the restaurant is thoughtfully laid out and modular. They have a gorgeous fire pit that looked like it could seat 15+. Our service was phenomenal. They understand that serving a 3 course lunch to working professionals is tricky and that it needs to happen in under an hour and a half. They were quick, friendly, and really made us feel at home. The food was great. Very fresh and at times extremely complex but still approachable. The Grand Marnier Prawns are a total gimmick (I hate it when western chefs rip off Asian cooking techniques and pass them off as new, I'm sure Chef Bobby would give the credit where it was due) but even being a gimmick they are pretty damn tasty. I had the lamb sausage entree and for something with such explosive flavors it was extremely well balanced. We all ended the meal with the banana bread pudding(is it banana flavored bread pudding or banana bread-bread pudding?) Which was deliciously dense and topped with 3 interesting flavors. All in all it was a great experience. I really look forward to returning for a meal from the full menu!

    (4)

  • Amanda P.

    My husband and I were married at the Willow's lodge in 2012, and had our first dinner at the Barking Frog on our wedding night. We have returned every year on our anniversary and for holiday events. Last year on our anniversary we had a disappointing experience. The Barking Frog management redeemed themselves by providing us a dining credit, and we returned this year for our third anniversary. It was not the same high end establishment. The staff was great, but the menu was the exact same and the food was mediocre. A restaurant with this price point, in the middle of the Woodinville wine district, connected to the Willow's Lodge, surrounded by the likes of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, and many other great wineries, should hold itself to the highest standards. However, in the last few years our beloved restaurant has dwindled to a bland, overpriced tourist spot, filled with over-served winery visitors (i.e., loud drunks). We will have to find a new anniversary celebration spot, much to our disappointment.

    (2)

  • Sarah F.

    This food is phenomenal, and they are very flexible with diet restrictions (gluten specifically). The servers are knowledgeable and easy going, professional and a joy to talk with. The atmosphere is sophisticated and yet relaxing. Easy to have a conversation with your table, and not too dark. If it wasn't so expensive, I'd eat here all the time! Definitely worth it when I do want to drop the big bucks.

    (5)

  • Jayda T.

    I always say-no one competes with the food in Seattle/Washington state! You literally cannot go wrong with anything on the menu here. Wine pairings are simply perfect, desserts are refreshing, light, flavorful & excellent. One of my favorite places.. 5 stars, I've been here at least 10 times. Favorite birthday spot!

    (5)

  • Wendy V.

    The only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is based on my other dining experiences at this place. I've been here probably 5-6 times, and the last time was the last time. If I were the owner, I'd fire the chef based on the breakfast we had the other day. We came at 10:30 on a Monday. Four of us ordered benedict, one ordered corned beef hash. The service was fine, but the food was the worst I've ever had, anywhere. Denny's or McDonald's would probably have been better. All five eggs were very overcooked. On top the rubbery muffin lay a poached egg resembling an overcooked hard boiled egg, some gloopy flavorless sauce that was supposed to be hollandaise, and a piece of ham that was burnt and nearly inedible. If we weren't all so hungry, we all would have sent the food back. I'm willing to cut the "chef" some slack on the hollandaise; it was the end of their breakfast service and hollandaise sauce is difficult to keep at the right temperature and consistency. But over easy and poached eggs need to be somewhat runny, not slightly green because they were so overdone. We complained to our server about the eggs, my sister-in-law with the hash asked for another plate of eggs and when she got these, they were better but still over cooked. If you can't cook something as basic as eggs, why are you cooking in an upscale restaurant? We did get a 15 percent discount on our meal, to the restaurant's credit. I've dined for lunch and dinner here and found the food to be good to excellent. Maybe it was the breakfast "chefs" first day on the job or he/she was hungover or something. This was really, really terrible food on all accounts. I notice that overcooked eggs is a common complaint from other reviewers. Maybe go for lunch or dinner, but stay away for breakfast? Try Hollywood Tavern instead. The only reason we didn't go is that they are closed Monday morning.

    (2)

  • Kristin T.

    The food was pretty great, the service was even better. We had a party of 7 the night we came, and they were accommodating, though the hostess has us wait a bit to be seated. Apparently there were a couple other big parties coming in at the same time and they didn't want the kitchen to get backed up. No worries though, as the lodge had nice music to listen to as we waited. I had the cream of cauliflower soup to start. It was okay; the flavor was quite good but the consistency was crumbly and not what I was expecting. I had the scallops for my entree. They were fantastic. The starch was a yam/butternut squash purée or something similar and it was so elegant and well done. The sauce accompanying the scallops was sweet but complemented very nicely. The kale was way too salty but that was the only downside of the dish. Our waiter was personable, down to earth, and attentive. He and the rest of the staff were complete professionals. I would come back again.

    (4)

  • Christina M.

    After coming here for dinner, I was an absolute fan. The ambience is absolutely wonderful and dinner/ wine menu delightful. The staff, in both our two visits, were absolutely wonderful. Then, we tried a mid-week breakfast and both my husband and I got sick. Since we both had different egg dishes and that was the only meal that we didn't eat with the rest of our family, my husband called to let a manager know that we were pretty confident we got an illness from eating there. The absolute disregard the manager displayed was appalling. Instead of showing any concern or 'considering' there could be an issue (hey, it can happen at even some of the best restaurants) he cited all the reasons why my husband was wrong. The lack of empathy from management as well as the FOOD POISONING will not be bringing us back.

    (2)

  • Carly L.

    I have gone to the promised land. Once again....in Woodinville. (I mean seriously folks, 50+ tasting rooms, Redhook and now Barking Frog on my list!) Barking Frog rocked my world. Luckily my dining partner let me choose anywhere I wanted to go and haven't been, so Barking Frog was up top of my list. We arrived a little early and walked across the way to have a drink at the Fireside Lounge, which was nice. The restaurant called once our table was ready, promptly at 8pm, which was our reservation time. We were immediately greeted again, and seated close to the fireplace which was nice because of the Arctic Blast, and I was freezing. Our server Brian was AWESOME! Totally outgoing, willing to share his honest opinions and a fan of Brian Carter. Yay! After perusing the impressive wine list (which is heavy on the Washington wines... woohoo!) I chose a Mark Ryan Blend Dead Horse which is Cab/Cab Franc/Merlot/Petit Verdot perfection. He even brought out a carafe so the wine could decant more as we ate. Good call! I stuck with the choices on the 3 course for $30 deal, and I am glad I did. I started with the Grand Marnier Prawn. Jesus Mary and Joseph.... yum. My dining partner had the beet carpaccio which was good, although I am not a huge beet fan. Next up, the American Kobe Hanging Tender, Riccotta di Bufala and Lobster Ravioli, Truffled Bearnaise, and Pickled Fennel. Holy CRAPPPPPP! I smelled the truffle goodness when it was set down in front of me. The raviolis were amazingly full of lobster. My friend got the Smoked & Braised Kurabuta Pork Shank, Controne Beans, Braising Greens, Pancetta & Olive Vinaigrette... which was also tasty, but we both agreed the ravioli/kobe combo was superior. Finally, dessert... I got a pan de chocolate and he got the buttermilk panna cotta. The texture on his was odd, so we both happily shared mine. Overall, AWESOME. Go, run, walk while you can and try that lobster ravioli. Also, awesomeness when a couple overhears you talking about you working at Brian Carter and have to introduce themselves as fans. Yeah, kind of a rock star, shee shee night.

    (5)

  • Aaron E.

    Do frogs really bark? I feel like they croak. Although the Croaking Frog isn't a very fitting name either because isn't croaking another way of saying dying? I guess I don't want to eat somewhere called "dying" frog. I guess Barking Frog has a nice ring to it and at the very least it makes you curious as to what the f it is. I'm still digesting the brunch I had here. I ate a lot. I'm very full. Our table gravitated towards the lunch-esque items rather than the breakfasty items which I think was a good call. The french toast was ordered and was just okay. Rather disappointing in my opinion, but nothing was wrong with it.... just a very average dish. The lunch-esque items, however, were divine. We had an order of the Grand Marnier Prawns which were cooked to perfection and coated in the most delicious sauce imaginable. Slightly tangy, citrusy, sweet and oh so creamy! The waitress mentioned the complexities of the sauce require it to be made over a week long period. Crazy. I had the ceasar salad as a starter which was crisp and refreshing. The dressing managed to be extremely creamy, garlicky and parmesany without being overly heavy. For a main course I had the Beecher's White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. It was warm and hearty which was a pleasant welcome. It was a little too reminiscent of an alfredo sauce, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. When it comes down to it, everything was enjoyable, but it was only the prawns that really wowed me. The ambiance and impeccable service rightfully award an extra star. Not sure if I'll be racing to come back here for brunch, but I eagerly await a time in which I can come here for dinner.

    (4)

  • Gavin N.

    As Michelle wrote, Barking Frog truly is a credit to the 25 for 25 deal. I really did like how Barking Frog chose to use actual menu items & sizes for their 25 for 25 deal I'm very glad Barking Frog was my last of the 25 for 25 experiences, and it truly was the best of them all. Our server Mary was very quick and friendly. When I accidently ordered the wrong dessert. They brought me the right one I wanted with no hassles at all. Kudos! The design of the restaurant is dim and romantic, yet you still have a casual feeling to it. I liked it a lot, my only gripe were the the tables were pretty close together. And sadly the couple next to us had a rather loud and annoying coversation (the guy was a complete douche bag). The wine list is VERY extensive, but stil simple enough to browse through by region. Prices anywhere from $33-300 per bottle...w/very few $33-50 range. With our rabbit, trout, and crab...the Chateau St Michelle Cold Creek Riesling actually paired quite nice. Upon walking in the door and being seated, I couldn't help but smell the mass amounts of butter being used in the joint. I knew we were in for a rich and tasty treat. The food all had very interesting ties of flavor. The Crab Beignet could not be described better than Michelle said as a marriage of a donut and crab cake...topped with some honey...but it was VERY good..scratch that AWESOME! The rabbit leg I hate to say...tasted like chicken..but then again..what new meat doesn't taste like chicken? It was also very tender and flavor full. And the use of Polenta in a mashed potato form was a very nice side to the rabbit leg. Lastly, the crispy sweet bread was amazing. I was later to find out that night it was veal, then the next day to find out it was a veal brain. That kind've disturbed me, but it was delicious and explains the unique flavor and texture I couldn't quite put my finger on. I'll probably order it again one day as I have no morals when it comes to where my food came from. Definitely check out the Willows Lodge before dinner and say Hi to Ruthie the Willow's lodge dog. The barking frog prices makes it a place definitely for special occasions. But our experience there was perfect in just about every way...so we will definitely be visiting again. If you go with a group, definitely sit at the front main table with it's own fire place in the middle of the table..it just looks so cool. When we left we thought it was quite cool that we could hear all the frogs outside, we weren't sure if the noise was the reason for the name of the restaurant, if there were speakers outside to play off the restaurant name...or it just meant we had way too much wine with dinner. ~G p.s. The Herb Farm is right next door, and I am dying to try out the lodge's herb farm package.

    (5)

  • MiChin L.

    I love the huge central table/fireplace combo at this place. I had braised Halibut with fresh spring peas and pancetta. It rocked my world. I will be back.

    (5)

  • erika m.

    My husband took me here for Valentine's day last year and it was a wonderful experience. The food was excellent and the wait staff was courteous and attentive. We also decided to stay at the Willows Lodge and it was totally worth it. Barking Frog and Willows will work together to accommodate a wonderful evening for you. They even put a surprise in our room for us. If you feel like splurging for a wonderful treat, check out the Barking Frog.

    (5)

  • S H.

    Went for brunch today food is great service sucks big time!!!! Slow wait staff that apparently have better things to do!

    (3)

  • Stacy M.

    Really happy with Chef Bobby Moores menus, my husband and I were not fans but he has really done his job and given this place a name. The food and service excellent. I'm really looking forward to dinner on the romantic patio this summer!

    (5)

  • Victoria M.

    Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in the food especially since the Yelp reviews were good and it's next door to The Herb Farm (another highly rated restaurant). The food over all wasn't the best. I was not impressed with the Grand Mariner Prawns (a take off on the Chinese Honey Walnut Prawns), Mussels (small, over cooked and not very plump) and Steak Tartare which didn't look the freshest. The worst was that the salad came with a worm. My friend had it in her mouth.Yikes, she felt something hard and weird and didn't realize what it was until she spit it out. She was very calm and did not make a scene. When it was brought to her attention, the waitress was mortified, apologized and quickly whisked it away. A chef came over to the table shortly and explained that with organics, though rare sometimes it's difficult to catch everything in the preparation. His casual response and offer to comp the salad was a real turn off. A restaurant of this caliber would've have comp the whole meal or would've been more accommodating. Thinking..was it just me or should we have said something more about the meal, my other friend said she had an insect on her salad but didn't say anything about it. Two bugs at the same seating! In my book, the experience is no different than finding a cockroach in your food. To all you foodies out there, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    (1)

  • Jenni B.

    I have to say that as a vegan, visiting my parents on the Eastside, I rarely have high hopes for the restaurants we frequent. But, when I visited from Northern California last month, I was incredibly surprised and delighted with our meal at The Barking Frog. After making a few inquisitions about items that could be made dairy-free and vegetarian on the menu, the server keenly picked up on the fact that I am a vegan. She asked about some ingredients I enjoy and those that I avoid and asked if the chef could use a little leeway. I have to say, I was incredibly impressed by what I was served. Instead of butter, the bread was brought out with a yummy vegan sundried tomato tapenade. My entree was a protein rich and incredibly filling salad of mesculine greens, quinoa, avocado, garbanzo beans, green beans, asparagus, cucumbers and tomatoes, all tossed in a tarragon vinaigrette dressing. The meal was absolutely fabulous and I was satiated for hours. I really enjoyed the fine dining experience and the professionalism of the servers and staff. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the bathrooms were well stocked and very clean. I loved The Barking Frog and despite the meat and fish heavy menu, I strongly recommend that vegans and vegetarians give it a try!

    (5)

  • MM R.

    If you're willing to make the drive out to Woodinville, this is a fabulous restaurant. I've been for a ladies lunch and it was fun to revel in the midst of some serious power lunchers (whatever). Anything goes as this is a four-star restaurant but the setting is very casual, sort of lodge-like. Fairly small, attentive service, yummy menu and wines.

    (4)

  • Marcus P.

    The Barking Frog has to be one of the best wine restaurants in all of Seattle. Granted I've only had lunch there, on two different occasions, but the overall atmosphere, service, food, and wine were all exceptional. The interior of the restaurant is fantastic. Open and inviting, with an impressive glass walled wine cellar and an open-air fireplace, around which is available seating. The atmosphere definitely conveys high-end dining but the modest contemporary dcor and the friendly service keeps the restaurant light hearted as to not come off pretentious. The staff is very attentive and not above some tableside humor, which always makes for an enjoyable dining experience. Again I've only had lunch at the Frog, but the food was outstanding. There were so many things on the menu that looked enticing it was hard to choose. I went for the Potato Leek soup to start and the Moroccan Lamb Meat Loaf Sandwich for my Entre. Both were excellent and very comforting on a cold winter afternoon. The wine list is one of my favorite parts because of their focus on so many local producers. Some of the best wineries in Woodinville are featured right up front, offering a fantastic variety to choose from. I chose a bottle of the Des Voigne Cellars Solea red blend, which again hit the spot. My one criticism would be the semi-inflated wine prices. Anything over double retail tends to be a little excessive and the Frog was hitting about 2.5 times retail. I would love to see them discount bottles from the Woodinville producers as to promote the local wine industry.

    (5)

  • Milo D.

    Totally not worth it! Yes the food is good, to bad the portions are so small you will need to go eat someone else after. This is the kind of place you take someone you are trying to impress, not the kind of place where you go for a good meal. I've been here twice and luckily I didn't have to pay for it or I would have been offended. To be nice, the service is excellent and the atmosphere very charming.

    (2)

  • Jennifer S.

    We had the opportunity to try this restaurant again, this time for dinner. Wow! What an incredible meal we had! The service was much better- in fact probably the best we've had in a while! (Thanks Gina!) The food was so yummy. Presentation was nice and the flavor combinations were spot on! Try the prawns and the watermelon, tomato and basil appetizers. Definitely something out of Top Chef. Wine selections were very nice. So many to choose from so our server helped us pick. The entrees were delicious. We had the steak which was accompanied with a blue cheese sauce and that was very good. The onion on top could have been better without the thick cheese breading. It lost the onion flavor which I like. Dessert was a perfect ending. We had the baked chocolate mousse with orange goodness! mmm. Looking forward to going back in September for our anniversary!

    (5)

  • Adrienne S.

    Dinner at Barking Frog is as good as it gets, for sure! I love coming here for dinner when the weather is warm. The seating indoors is fine, but I prefer to come here during the summer just so I can eat outside. They have a large outdoor seating area prefect for even medium sized groups of 6-8 people. I seem to be lucky enough to get the same server every single time I come here. I wish I could remember his name, because you want him to be part of your dining experience here. He is so passionate about the food here, and he will tell you exactly how it is, no sugar coating here! Pricey but worth going. The apps and entrées are perfect!

    (5)

  • judy n.

    note: this review was originally posted in my personal blog during the 25for$25 promotion in november of 2006. after our experience at the herbfarm, we thought it would be interesting to try out its neighbor, barking frog (both are part of the willows lodge resort). here's what we had: truffled potato agnolotti (chantrelles & crispy prosciutto, sage cream): heavenly sauce, light fluffy filling but disappointing pasta. it was a bit thick & tough. grand marnier prawns (grand marnier aioli, orange zest): boy howdy, were these good. fat ass prawns, perfectly cooked so they were firm yet juicy. they tasted a bit like chinese style honey walnut prawns only lighter & more tangy. butternut squash soup (nutmeg creme fraiche, sage oil): creamy & savory. very nice. braised ox-tails & pappardelle (cipollini onion, beet greens, roasted garlic jus): the meat was incredibly tender & the sauce was rich & buttery but again, the pasta itself disappointed. it was kind of stuck together in a lumpen mass. i felt compelled to eat it anyway, if only as a vehicle for the sauce. roasted wisconsin pheasant breast (black truffle & pheasant confit ravioli, hon-shimeji mushrooms, pheasant consomme): again, not so much with the pasta. the filling was tasty & original though & clearly this place has a way with sauces. the pheasant breast was also very well prepared. viva la chocolate (chocolate gateau, chocolate cremeux, pomegranate sorbet, sumac syrup & candied pistachios): besides the dorkiest name ever, this was interesting. the main component was very much like a brownie. a very good brownie. the "cremeux" is an ovoid turdlike thing on top of it. i was put off by it's appearance but tried it anyway. it was chocolatey but kind of thick & unnecessary. the sorbet was fresh & tangy but overly frozen. chai rice pudding (no specifics because it's strangely missing from their online menu): this had a nice cozy flavor to it but i'm not really a rice pudding fan. the place also had a really nice atmosphere. in fact, much nicer than herbfarm's. no laura ashley spooge anywhere; it was all wood beams & golden hues. there was even a large circular table with a firepit in the middle. overall, i'd rate this place pretty high, despite the pasta issues. our table came to the conclusion that a lot of this was cause by bad timing in the kitchen. i think they want to have each course served simultaneously which means some dishes end up sitting there, left to cool & congeal. definitely a kitchen issue rather than a server issue; our server seemed very eager to please & was actually a lot of fun.

    (4)

  • Tom N.

    They have since changed their policy and will proved separate checks upon request. This was my only gripe. I otherwise love the place, the people, service and the food. It's become a favorite.

    (5)

  • Dpb T.

    lunch was excellent esp. the kobe sliders. lose a star for service though. not sure if it was an off day, but the lunch service was glacially slow. on the hotel tip - Willows is a great place to stay. very chill.

    (3)

  • Tami F.

    We have been to Barking Frog for breakfast 4-5 times and for dinner about 3-4 times. The service is horrendous for breakfast. The service is slow in general. Also, we have had to flag someone down for coffee refills every time we have gone. We've gotten better service at Denny's. On the other hand, the dinner service continues to be decent.

    (3)

  • karen h.

    This was the first 'good' restaurant my family went to when we moved to the Eastside from the Bay Area, and it cheered me up and gave me hope. We walked in with no idea what it was like, we just used the Zagat guide that came with my husband's car. They were great, seating us without a reservation, letting our 11 year old order the mini-cheeseburger from the bar menu, and sharing their own relocation stories. We've eaten there a number of times since and I've always enjoyed my meal. The soups are especially good. I don't have a big problem with the prices. Having worked in high-end restaurants I understand that you are not paying for quantity, which is fine with me. I'd rather have four excellent shrimp than 6 mediocre ones. And, having lived in a part of the country that is even more expensive than here I got used to high prices. We also stayed at the Willows Lodge during part of a house remodel, so had breakfast a few times. My son ordered the oatmeal, which had a carmelized sugar top like Creme Brulee, every morning.

    (5)

  • Grae C.

    The food here is fantastic, of course. We're lucky to have several great restaurants in the area though, so what really set this restaurant apart was the service we received. Our staff was friendly and our water glasses were never empty (a personal peeve), but the kicker was that they switched their usual white linen to black so I wouldn't get lint on my black pants. I'd never have thought of that on my own, and it demonstrated an attention to detail that extended throughout our experience.

    (5)

  • Alix H.

    We stumbled upon this terrific restaurant during the Twenty-Five for $25 special (happens for the entire month of March and November) and have gone back for special occasions ever since. There's a huge fireplace with seating all around in the middle of the restaurant and the entire place feels very inviting and romantic. They have seasonal menus that change frequently and the wine pairing is wonderful. Everything I've tried has been top-rate. I do agree that by American standards that the portion size may be construed as small but it's the perfect amount for a girl (or guy) watching her/his figure. :-)

    (5)

  • Chris C.

    We had the special Valentine's weekend tasting menu, and everything was superb. The service was great, the local wine offerings were solid, and the atmosphere was a great. We are going back again, can't wait to try out the regular menu!

    (4)

  • Strudel T.

    Have had some of the best meals of my life here. Wonderful for breakfast brunch or dinner.

    (5)

  • Mackenzie S.

    I've only ever eaten breakfast here after staying at the Willows Lodge, but let me tell you - one of the heartiest and yummiest breakfasts I've ever had! Great for a post-Herbfarm morning.

    (4)

  • Tom N.

    Located in a charming log cabin amidst a tall forest backdrop, herb garden, and winery close by. The chef changes his menu to match each season, definitely a place you can't get bored over. They always have something really wonderful on the menu, from buffalo, lamb, or lobster. You know you are in a special place as you drive down a small road to reach the restaurant. Once inside, the warm woodsy dcor just invites you in; especially on one of those rainy days. The staff warm welcome can only be matched by the daily soup on the menu. Their specialty soups are one of the hardest items to pass up, but their wide selections of different salads are equally hard to pass. Their main entrees are beyond exquisite, each dish is beautifully presented; almost too good to eat. That's almost...but each dish is sheer ecstasy. The Barking Frog is not just a good restaurant, but a wonderful experience.

    (5)

  • G. G.

    This review is based on ONE visit. Amazing. Definitely better for meat-eaters than vegetarians. I ordered the Beef Tenderloin. I didn't know it had a veal sauce, otherwise I probably wouldn't have ordered it. However, it was the most delicious and tender beef tenderloin I have ever eaten. We were meeting another couple and arrived a little early. The bar had a bunch of what I call "old yellars" in it when we got there, so we went over to the Willows Lodge to wait. The only negative was a slight sewage smell in the parking lot, but all of the good things far outweighed this tiny bad thing. I just remembered one other weird thing. In the bathroom (which was overall wonderful) they would pull out the top kleenex so it looked like a "kleenex flower" I suppose. I kept thinking that someone had pulled one too many and then put one back. Doesn't doing this defeat the whole idea of sanitary kleenex? This was more funny than bad.

    (5)

  • Jen C.

    Great Service... but.... Hm... remember the mastercard commercial? " The service was great, the wine was fantastic, the food was pigeon." My friend took me there to celebrate my birthday. I order the seabass and he order the chicken, a prawn appetizer to share, and he had a glass of wine while I have just water. The prawn cost $14 which gives you 4 prawns with some garnishes. Sea Bass $34 served with asparagus and potatoes. Chicken $30 served with baby spinach and some dough thing. A glass of pinoy $16. We were okay with the prawn being so small since it is an appertizer. But I felt for the price, the restaurant could have given us 6 prawns at least. When the chicken came out for my date, we giggled. We both remember the mastercard commercial where they bring out the chicken. The dish is so small. You get 2 small slices of gamehen chicken breast with little wing on top of the baby spinich. The dish could only feed a 3 years old kid. My date weights about 200 pounds. That is what makes it so funny. The waiter could have warn us about the portion. My date would have order something different. We spent $102 plus another $20 tip. After dinner we felt like we need to go to a store like the commercial and buy a lot more food. This place is great for people with very deep pockets, not us. Good place to try if you go there for the 3 for $30 deal which happens in the month of March, good from Sunday thru thursday only.

    (3)

  • Jaye V.

    After reading the other Yelpers reviews, I found that a few also had sucky service. Apparently nothing has been done to improve it some 5 months later. I made reservations for Saturday brunch but still had to stand there for 5 minutes or more waiting to be acknowledged. Seems the hostess was having a problem and she is not a multi tasker being able to take care of the current situation and greet new customers upon arrival. A man came in from outside to assist her though he wasn't much better at figuring out the reservation screen. I hadn't met the couple I was joining for brunch before; otherwise I would have scanned the room and sat myself. It was finally my turn to check in and the host and hostess couldn't find my reservation even though I was sent an email confirmation. Finally, problem solved and I was able to join my party. The three of us were enjoying each other's company and realized we had sat there for 40 minutes without so much as a "hello, I'll be right with you" from the wait staff... absolutely no one acknowledged us! Bad, very very bad! I asked a passing server if we could get someone at our table and she said yes, "he's right around the corner, I'll get him". Ten minutes had passed and no one showed up. We decided to get up to leave and upon walking out the host said, "thanks for coming in". He had no clue that we sat there for 40 minutes unattended. My party was out the door, they were so disgusted but I had to inform the host of the situation. After all this was the Barking Frog supposedly with high acclaim. He said he was sorry and if we wanted to return to our table he would make sure someone would come take our order. I was not interested in this as I was already promised 10 minutes earlier someone would be right with us. He offered to comp our entire meal and after discussing this with the rest of my party we agreed to stay and try it out. A female server came right out (the same one I had asked about our server) and asked if we needed time to review the menu. Are you kidding me? We sat there for 40 minutes reviewing the menu!!! We ordered right away and she brought us a round of mimosas and some beignets. So far, nothing to brag about. Two of us ordered the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict and the other person ordered the Open Face Turkey Sandwich. I didn't get feedback on the sandwich but the Eggs Benedict were only ok. The hollandaise had no flavor and one of my poached eggs had too much runny white in it--gross. The crab cake seemed ok but it didn't really stand out. The English muffin was off to the side and plain. Not worth the $22 we would have paid for it. Once the food was out (which by the way was another hour) the server never offered us coffee or refill on water. It was pretty much, "I've taken care of your meal for you" and that was it. The Barking Frog has croaked with poor customer service and food not worth the money (even if it's free)!

    (2)

  • Mary B.

    I love Woodinville, one of my favourite places. Barking Frog is set in an incredible area, so peaceful and beautiful. Went to Barking Frog on two occassions-one time for dinner with friends and another on a beautiful summer day for brunch. Both were memorable. I especially like sitting outside in the sun enjoying brunch. The service and menu are great. We had 7 people and the waitress accommadated us with no issues. They really made an effort. Food - always good quality, I was surprised that the menu was reasonable, the prices were just great. Dinner was great as well Folks need to try this restaurant - Seattle Restaurant week is going on now

    (4)

  • Toni H.

    I would have given the restaurant no star if 1) it is an option and 2) if the manager didn't comp our lunch. In short, the food was good IF it doesn't come to you at room temperature because it was chilling next to the kitchen forever. The service was horrible. I don't think our waiter cared and I felt at the end he just wanted us to leave and get it over with. My friends and I went wine tasting in Woodinville. One of us is about to go back to Europe and she really wanted to try the famous Barking Frog. So I made a reservation at 1:45pm for Saturday brunch. I know, I know. It was late but that was the only open time on OpenTable. The other being 8:30am. We arrived 5 minutes late, happily filled with all kinds of wine. We were seated promptly with menu and iced water. We chatted and being slightly buzzed I didn't realize we were left for quite a while before the waiter came and took our order. Each of us ordered an entree and we decided to share the Grand Marnier Prawns. The prawns took a while to arrive while we were left with iced water and iced tea. We chowed the prawns down and were then left with empty iced water and empty iced tea while I've been staring at a few plates of burgers just hanging on the outgoing kitchen counter. Remember how I can't get a reservation until 1:45pm? Really? The restaurant wasn't even filled and there were just burgers "chilling" by the kitchen. Finally one of us flagged someone down, saying that the burgers that were hanging out in front of the kitchen for a while might be our food. The staff started to mobilize, finally, but they brought food to a table of 8-10 people that were seated after us. Finally, after they started to serve food to a table of guests that arrived after us, they brought our food. Hoo-ray! Food! I cut a piece of the beef patty and tasted it. It was almost room temperature and the fries were not hot. I sent my order back. My friend was chowing down her Mac & Cheese until she peeked at the Mac & Cheese on the table with customers that were seated after us. Theirs was nice looking and my friend's Mac & Cheese tasted dry because the top layer was a bit too crispy that it was brown with black burnt tips. She sent her order back. The manager came and we expressed our dissatisfaction: Food took a while to arrive and others that were seated after us were served first, and we've been waiting forever for our waiter to refill the ice tea. The manager said they'll comp the entire table. That was a nice gesture, but my friend and I were left staring at 3 of our friends chowing down their food. Then my burger came, nice and hot this time. I bit into it and realized it was well done instead of medium rare that I asked for. I ate it because I was hungry and I didn't want my friends to wait forever again for a burger. But is it that hard to get a burger that is medium rare inside but still hot on the outside? We left without tipping because none of us felt like we were properly served. I wasn't going to write a review until I started to read some Yelp reviews. People were greeted "fairly quickly with a plate of hot pecan raisin bread and apple butter" at brunch. A table of four next to us did have a plate of what looked like hot pecan raisin bread and apple butter on their table. Now I feel totally ripped off. I am not asking for free food. When you go to a highly praised restaurant you want to get both the food and service you pay for. I can cook a pretty good burger, but I go to a restaurant because I don't want to cook it myself and instead I want someone else to cook it and serve it to me. Good thing we didn't pay and I'm not going back again.

    (1)

  • Neil E.

    This is a tough one to review. At various times during the meal the review in my head bounced back and forth between a 3 and 4 star rating, but I finally settled on 3. We had a $100 gift card from a friend to come here. We'd eaten once long ago and only recalled that the tables were too close together. The tables are still too close together. And they're too long, so your date seems like they're sitting a mile away. And it's loud (and we had a loud talker know-it-all at the table next to us, which didn't help). Our service was awful and spectacular. Inattentive, slow, hard to hear, and when he did choose to stop by our table always seemed to be rushing off to someone else's table with wine glasses or something. We had a LONG wait before our order was taken. A LONG wait before they brought our bill. Too long a wait for our appetizer too. So where does the spectacular part come in? Our water girl. She was awesome and did a fantastic job keeping our water glasses full at all times (seriously, she was great!) The food varied between awesome and so so. We had figs and ham for the appetizer and it was fabulous. I had the crab salad with pickled peaches. I would never order it again, yet it was strangely tasty in an odd inredibly pickled kind of way. My date had the arugula salad which was fine, but just arugula salad. For main courses I had the "hawaiian marlin" which was cooked perfectly and absolutely amazing. Alas it was on top of a very odd crispy rice thing that didn't do it for me. My date had the beef tenderloin and she absolutely loved it (it was really tasty, I managed to sneak a taste). So all in all it was a mixed bag. Most of the food was delicious. The service was bad. The tables are too big and the place is kind of noisy.

    (3)

  • Joe S.

    Great place for breakfast. Love the ambiance and the very friendly service. We didn't make reservations but the hostess was nice enough to make room for us despite the place being completely booked. Our waitress was very friendly as well. My croissant sandwich was a little greasy but not bad. I wish there were some greens in the sandwich besides bacon and eggs. Overall a great experience.

    (4)

  • A. E.

    Stopped in for lunch, my best friend is vegetarian and damian at the bar went above and beyond making sure her order was right. They were booked up but we sat at the bar immediately and the food was wonderful. Overall an amazing experience, I will definitely come back next time I'm in Washington. Thank you barking frog!! Ps they have a frog lovers parking, violaters will be toad sign...very clever....

    (5)

  • whitney m.

    The food was okay, the service was horrible. Our server treated us like second class citizens and basically called us cheap to our faces. We will NOT be going here again. Very disappointing...

    (1)

  • Kinda Invisible S.

    This was, indeed, an A-OK evening. We had reservations during Restaurant Week and stuck to the special menu. We added the additional $18 for a wine tasting attached to each course. The warm kale salad was to die for, the braised lamb was fatty and disappointing, and the gingerbread cake for dessert was fine. The service was efficient but not friendly; adding nothing to the experience. The tables are way too close to each other making it awkward to spend time with your guest while trying desperately to ignore the conversations on either side. I'm glad we went but wouldn't spend double the amt for another visit. Parking is easy and free, tho!

    (3)

  • Christie P.

    Actually, I would like to give 3.5 stars. I have always heard rave reviews of this place, so I was excited to hear they were apart of the 3 for $30 Dine Around Seattle deal. On top of that, the Grand Marnier prawns were available, and I was told that was the yummiest item. So, my hubby and I decided to make reservations for dinner. I think it would be easier if I just broke it down... - Food: Really good. You must combine all the items on the plate to get the full effect of the Grand Marnier prawns. I enjoyed all the flavors paired together. I had the Kobe shoulder/lobster ravioli entree which was a-mazing. The ravioli was rich enough to satisfy, but not overly heavy, the meat was tender and juicy, and the tasty pickled fennel was a great addition to all the dense flavors. I finished with the ice cream sandwich sampler and wanted to live in the walnut ice cream/walnut-cranberry shortbread cookies. My hubby had the pork crepinette and didn't really enjoy it, but thoroughly enjoyed the prawns and the panna cotta. - Atmosphere: There is a general warmth and inviting feel to the restaurant, until you check out the clientele. We both felt out of place, as if we needed to be in our mid-40's enjoying our three-figured paycheck. As the night progressed, we saw more varying ages and dress, so maybe we just eat too early... - Service: The server was good, but not personable. Nonetheless, all the wait staff was spot on with filling our water, additional bread, clearing the table, etc. Basically, I enjoyed the food and will probably visit their establishment again. However it will probably be for a special occasion only. I would say the only thing I regret not partaking in was their wine selection. I think I will probably go to the hotel's cellar/bar for their happy hour... I can enjoy their yummy prawns again!

    (3)

  • Michelle N.

    I'll start this off by saying I have been to Barking Frog before, and while it's good, I would say that generally things are overpriced. I was happy to go back again with a friend and try the Dine Around Seattle menu for $30, however, since it's such a good deal. Right after I was seated and waiting for my friend, a group of 20 came in from the hotel (the restaurant is at Willow's Lodge), all carrying drinks and obviously in a "party" mode. They seated the group right by our table. I couldn't hear myself think, so I asked to be reseated, and though the hostess looked annoyed, they thankfully moved us across the room. The by-the-glass wine prices are ridiculous. I really felt like starting with a nice Riesling, but at $15 (half the price of dinner!?), I opted out. The $30 menu was great. And our server was gracious and attentive - didn't get any of the snooty attitude I've experienced at other "dine around" restaurants when they know you're going to order the prix fixe. Food highlights: Grand Marnier Prawns: cooked to perfection, and a lovely balance with the components Roasted Beet Salad: I think beets are underrated, and this dish highlighted them perfectly - sweet and perfectly roasted beets, nicely complimented by the goat cheese and honey drizzle. Ginger Crusted Sea Scallops: Again, perfectly done scallops, not overcooked or rubbery in the slightest, and seared beautifully. The curry sauce and earthy maritake mushrooms were nice flavor companions Caramelized Pear: About as good as it gets for a restaurant dessert. The pear was poached perfectly, the cake delicious with a perfect almond flavor. I can't imagine that anything would have been better had it NOT been Dine Around Seattle, so I highly recommend the trip to Woodinville.

    (4)

  • Molly R.

    MMMM!! My husband and I went to Barking Frog during Dine Around Seattle and did the 3 course meal for $30. For the appetizer, I had the beet salad, which was amazing. My husband had the prawns, which were just OK. For the entree, I had the Yukon Agnolotti (which I didn't even know what the hell it was, but figured I couldn't go wrong in this place), and it was SO delicious!! My husband actually liked it better than his Steelhead. Then I had the Beet cake for dessert and this was incredible! Chocolate cake topped with some kind of greek frozen yogurt and a giant crunchy chocolate cracker thingy with this tart/chocolatey sauce. MMM! I wanted to lick the plate!! My husband had the Apple dessert. He thought it was really good but he loves apple desserts, I don't really care for them. Our waiter was really nice. Our only mistake was ordering half bottle of wine. . . because then wanted more, so we ordered another half bottle!! Would have been cheaper to just order a full bottle!

    (5)

  • Carl S.

    The fireside (fire-pit?) table is a great spot for a small/medium-sized team gathering. We took my group here for a holiday party. The appetizers were splendid and the burger I had perfect. The wine list is simply amazing, and I enjoyed ogling the wine "cellar". I found the Woodinville location delightful. It is a bit remote for many, especially for the Seattle crowd. It is a nice addition to the Woodinville restaurant scene.

    (4)

  • Pat H.

    My girlfriend and I have been to lunch at the Barking Frog several times over the past few years and we always left looking forward to our next visit. Yesterday was a different story. We tried ordering three different bottles of wine and each time the server had to come back and tell us that they were "out" of that particular bottle. We finally found one that they had but when we went to order a second bottle - it was a long overdue lunch that lasted almost 3 1/2 hours - she came back to tell us that we drank the last bottle. Why wouldn't a restaurant of this caliber be more efficient in stocking their cellar and keeping their menu current? Given that the majority of what we ordered were either WA or OR whites, you would think they could easily order more or replace them with like wines. The food was good - ahi salad wasn't what I anticipated but my girlfriend had the bacon wrapped prawns cobb and she said it was wonderful. Just extremely dissapointed in the wine selection!!

    (3)

  • Barbara G.

    We went here last night for our anniversary and I wanted let folks know about our experience. The food was wonderful - I had the Barramundi and my husband had the rib-eye. The service was great, also. But the overall experience was not pleasant, because of the noise level in the restaurant! Cement floors, a tall ceiling with wooden beams and the close seating all contributed to an atmosphere, that, at times, made it difficult to have a conversation. Not very condusive to a romantic anniversary dinner. I sat on the bench side of the table, and found it uncomfortable because it was too low and too far from the edge of the table. These criticisms may sound trivial, but we spent almost $200 on this meal and quite honestly would not go back again.

    (2)

  • Jeremy R.

    Restaurant Week in the Seattle area is a gift from above. All sorts of fancy restaurants serve some of their best fare in order to bring into new patrons. I, for one, am not the type to take a risk and go out and blow $300 bucks on dinner without iron-clad evidence of how good the place really is. The Barking Frog, located on the Willows Lodge property in Woodinville would've been one the best bets I've ever placed had I gone there on a non-bargain-special week. In a word, it's MARVELOUS. We showed up early for our reservation by about 10 minutes. The lovely hostess offered for us to wait by the fire in the hotel lobby (which looked VERY inviting) while we waited, but we noticed that a table was being cleared so we took a seat in the seating. Looking around, you'll notice that the Barking Frog is a small restaurant. One very large "fire pit" table for 8 to 10 people sits right near the front of the room. There are about 10 other small tables, and all in all I would say the restaurant (bar and outdoor seating included) would be able to accommodate no more than 50 people. Heck, their wine room was one third the size of the rest of the dining area. It was extremely inviting. The kitchen is partially open to the dining room, but just enough so what comes out is more of a surprise than an expectation. We were seated and promptly served water. And then offered water again...the service was um, thorough. We had a nice table by the window and I already found myself longing for outdoor dining, but it was still too cold for that. Soon after we were seated, Brian, our charmingly self-assured waiter stopped by to say hi. He offered help with the wine list, which we took advantage of. My husband quickly told him he wasn't a fan of Washington wine and shocked by the assertion, Brian took this as a challenge. Aaron (my besty - and FREQUENT dining partner) has recently found a taste for red wine with dinner so we ended up going with Brian's suggestion and education about the local wine industry. I forget the winery (I drank iced tea) ... but I did try some and it was some of the best red wine I've ever tasted. That's saying a lot for me. AND Jimmy's opinion about Washington wine was blown out the water. First, the bread. Ordered from a bakery in Seattle...and served with a sundried tomato tapenade that included fried capers. Yes, FRIED capers. Who knew? SO good! Then came the appetizer. We all decided to have the Braised Pork Belly. The pork could've been eaten by someone without teeth (granted, people without teeth aren't often found here...at least that's my assumption.) It was so soft, so flavorful. The frisse that came with was the perfect balance with a citrusy bite that hits the back of your tongue with each bite. It was a perfect starter. We noticed that the patron at the table next to us was enjoying their meal as well and they were so pleased that they called the chef out to thank them. We were kicking ourselves (out loud) about the fact that we decided on our entrees already and none of us chose the scallops that they took so much pleasure in eating. Brian came to see how were doing and to top off my friends' wine glasses. Then, out of the blue, he said something along the lines of: "I think there's a surprise coming from the kitchen for you." It was very cryptic and he walked off...and then came back and apologized for being cryptic...and then said "Sometimes you're in the right place at the right time." Oh yeah, Brian, thanks for clearing that up. ;-) We waited patiently, though, having no idea what was coming. Then, out came the chef and the general manager...with a small portion of the scallop dish for each of us. I am generally not a fan of the seafood. But I am also not one to turn away ANYTHING complimentary. We were all completely floored by the hospitality on top of the fact that it was presented by the chef himself. Rarely do you experience this type of service in a fine restaurant and here we were getting this while visiting on the cheap. It almost knocked the wind out of me. So we dove in. When the first bite hit my tongue, the caramelized ginger woke up my taste buds as the scallop melted away in my mouth. It was delicious and I understood why our neighbor felt compelled to show his appreciation. It was served over a delicious mix of yummies. I can assure you that THIS is the dish I am getting when I inevitably return. Oh no! I am running out of characters in this review. Our entrees (the braised short rib) was DELICIOUS served over the only polenta that I've ever been able to say I am in love with. Followed by a delicious dessert, equally delicious. Go HERE! You'll love it. The service was personal and intimate, the chef knows what he's doing when it comes to layering flavors. I promise, you will be sending me gifts if you decide to go based on this review. The Barking Frog is one of THE BEST dining experiences I've had in Washington yet!

    (5)

  • Selena B.

    3.5 Stars. I went here with my friends for the "Dine for $30" deal and had the Duck French Onion Soup, Kobe Beef Cheeks and Bread Pudding... Over all the place is very inviting, has a Lodge like feel to it (must be romantic in the winter with a touch of snow). But the food was So-So. It was between good and meh. Which is the type of dinner that makes you leave.... unsatisfied. Here's where I thought the problem was, each dish was waaaayy toooo overworked. Everything had something "lavish" in it and was smothered in 'sauces/flavors". I would have preferred the Onion soup with out the duck (it tasted gamey), the Beef without the apple bits and scones on the side (it was like eating apple pie with beef bits in it). Both beef and apples would be great without each other. And the Bread Pudding was wayyyyy to sweet. It was almost as if the chef's tastes buds had gone partially deaf. For $30 bucks it was great. But if I had, had to pay the actual menu prices I probably would have left angry.

    (3)

  • AAA n S.

    Very Very expensive, and food are all the smae taste and flavor, either sweet or sour !!! i don't like it !! waste my money !!!!

    (1)

  • Ann M.

    It is very rare for me to give 5 stars to a Seattle restaurant that is trying to be world-class. (By that I mean it's easy for a $5 taco truck to greatly exceed your expectations.) I happened to dine at the Barking Frog at the start of Restaurant Week during my staycation at Willows Lodge. Disclaimer: My experience with RW is that it's usually an excuse for everyone to go on vacation: diners who are serious about food, chefs who are serious about pushing the envelope of their abilities, and waiters who care about creating regular customers through impeccable service. It always feels like the restaurant is begrudgingly participating in some Seattle-wide tailgate so that people who would never eat at their restaurant get a chance to check it out. OK, enough ranting about RW. The point of this review is that Barking Frog was incredible. My meal: Roasted? Steamed? delicata squash with pomegranate seeds Penn Cove Mussels & chorizo, Thai basil, grilled bread Housemade plum sorbet with shortbread and berries My husband's meal: Swiss chard and kale salad with Asian pears, Cougar Gold cheese, cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette Guinness gingerbread cake with bananas and vanilla Ice Cream The Penn Cove mussels were perfectly steamed, plump little saucers of meaty, tomato-y sauce. The warm chard and kale salad was simultaneously earthy and rich. I cannot put into words the simple perfection of delicata squash cooked just right, with a gentle touch of seasonings. When I took a bite of that dish, it reminded of the best dish I've ever had at the French Laundry, a simple roasted sweet potato with creme fraiche and shaved truffles. It was the same combination of simplicity/coziness and an explosion of flavors. When I started making a comparison to the French Laundry, I felt bad about eating food this good for $28. In terms of non-food things, the wine pairings were generous and spot on. Our server was awkward, but kind and attentive. I can't wait to go back, Restaurant Week be damned!

    (5)

  • Mark S.

    Barking Frog provides a wonderful mix of stellar northwest cuisine, attentive but unobtrusive service, and a romantic atmosphere. While technically a "hotel restaurant" for the Willows Lodge, the restaurant doesn't match that label at all. The dinner my wife and I had started with a crab salad for her and a beet salad for me. The portion of crab was very generous and it was slightly warm with a citrus vinaigrette, a different take on a traditional favorite. The beet salad was equally delicious, but the inventiveness was limited by the main ingredient. Main courses that we had were the duck with an awesome farrow/spelt side dish and the black cod with smoked mushrooms. I've never had smoked mushrooms and I loved the unique flavor they brought. The ambiance is marked by a 360 degree gas fireplace and an open kitchen. This is definitely a romantic and foodie destination in Woodinville.

    (5)

  • Tani S.

    We just went here for Sunday brunch and had a wonderful experience! We've been here for dinner during the 30 for $30 special and really enjoyed it and thought to try it for breakfast... The weather was good so we sat on the picturesque patio which distracted our two year old since she loved the fountain. We had the huckleberry pancakes which were light and airy with a yummy syrup. The omelette of the day was wonderful with its well seasoned potatoes and biscuit. We definitely will look forward to coming back...

    (5)

  • Kelly A.

    WOW. deeeeeeeeeeelish. I went there for lunch today and literally had one of the top 3 items that I have ever eaten in my life. The Kobe Meatloaf sandwich. I know- sounds heavy. I only ate 1/2 and am still full at 4pm. The combination of flavors is phenomonal. (I got the sweet potato fries as I LOVE them). They too were delish. It was a reccomendation from my server and I am so glad I listened to her. Barking Frog is a bit more on the "expensive side" but for lunch its really not that much more than going to other local restaurants.

    (5)

  • jeffrey T.

    We Ate @ Barking Frog 2x this weekend, Dinner for my Birthday, and the morning after for Breakfast. I have to say, the Dinner was one of the best I had in the last year. We splurged on the tasting menu, which started with a foie gras terrine, that was pretty tasty. Moving on was a Warm Dungeness Crab timbale, which was amazing. A ton of dungeness crab, leeks, and roasted apples in a drum shape. Very good. The main dish was a beef tenderloin on a bed of Kale and Risotto. Barely could finish the dessert course. With a bottle of a local washington red ( Januik ) the meal and the service was sublime. The next morning ( we stayed at the hotel across the way ) we had a wonderful breakfast. I highly recommend the dinner, the Breakfast was alright. Her waffles were to die for, but my southwest frittata was above average, nothing to write home about though. All in I really enjoyed Barking Frog and it is now one of my favorite places on the eastside, which seems like a foreign country to a west sider like me.

    (5)

  • Mike D.

    Comfortable dining, good service, good food. Their wine selection is largely WA/OR-centric, but it offers a depth into those appellations that's rare. Certainly, the chefs here deliver expertly crafted dishes, but the menu felt diffuse and unstructured. "Northwest fusion", I suppose, and the focus on local sources probably drives the menu (over?) diversity. I'd definitely return, and have no qualms recommending the Barking Frog to others.

    (4)

  • Emily A.

    I loved: the atmosphere, service, and location. I could take or leave the food. Being a non-seafood eater my choices were limited. I had the beet salad to start, and hanger steak for the main course. The beet salad was pretty good, but the steak left a lot to be desired. I know it's not the best cut of meat, but man - I could barely even chew through it. I've had a better $10 steak at Chinook's! LOVED the coconut ice cream for dessert. Had several glasses of the Viognier they serve by the glass which was amazing. The place was EMPTY when we went, which was a Friday, at 8pm. There was one other table with guests, and a few people in the bar. Not sure if that's any indicator. Glad to go and experience, but not quite sure what all the hype (and price!) is about.

    (3)

  • Jon P.

    Since we were staying at the Willows Lodge (very nice by the way) to celebrate a special occasion, we decided to make reservations at the Barking Frog for dinner. We'd had lunch here a few years back (which was quite good) and thought it was a safe bet. While our server was quite nice, I cannot say that our food was. Since we had both had salad for lunch, we started with the popcorn lobster. It was quite tasty and was filling for an appetizer for two. And while my 8 oz. Beef Tenderloin was what I expected, my wife's Wild King Salmon was not. It was even a bit too raw for my sushi-loving tastes, and my wife could not stand it (she unfortunately doesn't like to send things back to the kitchen). However, the separate sauce they provided for the salmon was pretty nice. Our creme brulee for dessert was only decent and nothing to write home about. So considering that the bill for our food was ~$130 for two, I doubt that we will return to the Barking Frog for dinner. While it was very nice to dine in Woodinville for a change, we know of countless Seattle restaurants that are cheaper and offer more consistency with their entree options.

    (2)

  • Katie C.

    This was probably the worst service I have experienced anywhere. We came here for brunch this weekend- it was crowded when we arrived, but thinned out after about 20 minutes. There were plenty of people working, I saw them all over the place, but our server was absent. Our server was completely inattentive. Our water ran dry, our coffee was empty throughout the entire meal. The coffee was not on our bill, so I think they realized they never gave us anymore. The one refill we got was from another server who noticed our empty cups. Our actual server was nowhere. Well, let me correct that: she was taking care of an older couple at another table that had bought some wine (she spent more time with them during her first trip to their table than she did with us the entire time), and I saw her chatting with the blond waitress, but we were obviously not a priority for her. I saw her ask another waitress to give us our check- she did. But then no one came back for our credit card. We waited, and waited, and waited. We were mad. I finally asked my husband loudly "SHOULD I GO ASK HER IF SHE WANTS THE CHECK?", which she heard, and came over to the table and took the card without a word. She returned with it a few minutes later, not a word. I have no idea what her problem was, but we paid $50 for 2 brunch entrees and were at Barking Frog for almost 2 hours, and had the WORST service I have seen anywhere. Horrible. This is the first time in our 8 years together that my husband and I actually left no tip.

    (1)

  • Angela W.

    My husband and I took our/my best friend and her partner for an engagment celebration. We went here for lunch/brunch. I have never been but heard good things about it. Its right in the heart of Woodinville, near the Herb Farm restaurant etc. So we had reservations and when we arrived there was a man in front of us who also had made reservations but they could not find his reservation on the computer. So the front desk people were fiddling around with trying to find it and making excuses as to why it was not there etc. INSTEAD of just seating him! The restaurant was pretty empty and he only had 4 people in his party. And while they were attending to his issue the two people at the front desk totally ignored us. We were there, all 4 of us, we had a reservation and they could have seated us. But not only did they not even say HELLO to us at the door they waited until they had their little issue with the other patron completed before they even acknowldged our presence. Not ok! When we finally got seated the waiter was pretty nice and attentive.. for a while. But he was also tending bar so his presence at our table was slow and irritating. And though he was nice when he was there, the only time he really came to check on us was about three times in a 5 min span when he was trying to get us out the door and paying the bill. sigh... The menu was nice, good choices, not exceptionally expensive. I had a bloody mary and the new york steak and eggs. Since I eat less fat these days I asked for egg whites and dry wheat toast and they seemed to have no issue with that at all. The meal was good and it was large but not so large that it was ridiculous. All in all the experience was ok. The restaurant was a lot smaller than i expected and it had the air of pretentiousness that I dont care for. As if the whose who of people only eat there. But it was a good choice for brunch and my friends enjoyed their meals and we had a good time. Not sure if I will frequent the place, I might try it for dinner once and see how the meals compare to other places I like and see if the service is better. But I will only give it one more try and if the service does not improve than I wont go back.

    (3)

  • Joe D.

    Really 4 1/2. Attached to Willows Lodge. Warm, inviting, great food. We went for brunch and breakfast during our stay. The huckleberry pancakes are absolutely amazing - crispy on the edge, fluffy throughout, sweet and tart. Love em. The quality of the meats - bacon, sausage, and ham are incredible. Home made biscuits - Wow. I am a breakfast aficionado and this place rocks. The fresh local eggs are noticeably tasty and fresh. The americano's, coffee, fresh squeezed juices. All great. The continental breakfast during brunch with hard boiled egg and apparently the creamiest brie cheese all time was received with huge kudos. What can I say - Love this place.

    (4)

  • Laura C.

    We had dinner here for Easter, and I think the company and the atmosphere made the experience more than the food. I had a lamb shank that was excellent, but the special halibut that 3 other people at our table had was just okay. The waitress was very helpful and pleasant, as was the rest of their staff. The price was of course ridiculous, but you go into it knowing that so I cannot complain about that! Although if I had ordered the halibut and paid that much for it I would have been severely disappointed. I would perhaps recommend this place, but honestly there are better restaurants within minutes that I would recommend before the Barking Frog.

    (3)

  • natalie n.

    I went here just once, during Seattle Restaurant Week. With that experience, this place is a little bit of a 3.7 for me. The food? For the most part, good, though a little hit and miss. For starters, we had the Grand Marnier prawns and the cauliflower soup. The prawns were a bit reminiscent to me of the Chinese restaurant staple honey walnut prawns (do people in China actually eat that?), made much more decadent. However, I actually wish they had added some walnuts, since the accompaniments almost seemed like an afterthought of "this plate looks really empty with only two shrimp" and consisted of greens with two slices of mandarin oranges. The cauliflower soup was simply wonderful. For entrees, we tried the short ribs and ahi tuna. The short ribs were perfect; my mouth waters just thinking about the melt-in-your-mouth goodness while I'm writing this up. The ahi tuna, on the other hand, was just ... okay. The sides were all right, but the tuna itself was uninspired and lacked seasoning. Dessert was a decent finish, though nothing to write home about. The ambiance? This place is tiny, though very snazzy. The fire pit adds a great feel. However, the tables are rather cramped; the table next to ours was unfortunately subject to our ramblings about the newest Naruto video game. The service? The kitchen seemed to be a bit slow as there were long crawls between food. Our waiter was friendly enough and reminded us eerily of the dad from the TV show Dexter. All in all, a great experience at the reduced price. I am interested in going back for the regular menu, though a little concerned about consistency in quality.

    (4)

  • Brynda B.

    We ate here for the first time for Mother's Day brunch. They have a beautiful patio with a water feature. I had the Lobster Frittata. It was truly delicious and worth the price. There were roasted potatoes on the side which were good but kind of boring/lacking spice. We were promptly and warmly greeted by our server but I couldn't help notice he seemed a bit preoccupied and frazzled. After taking our order he came back a few minutes later to say he forgot to ask what kind of bread I wanted with my order. The drinks came out promptly but I was surprised at the long time it took for our meal to arrive. Again, we noticed that the server seemed somewhat overwhelmed. I ordered a second drink and it took a really long time to arrive. In the meantime, my partner wanted another mimosa but he didn't come around to ask. By the time he did we were done. He mentioned that it was like a war-zone at the bartending station. We were not sure what that meant exactly as they didn't seem to be all that busy inside. All in all, it was a very pleasant brunch. I gave it only 4 stars because the service definitely could have been better.

    (4)

  • Dan H.

    Wife went here for lunch and she loved it! For her to say she likes someplace, I knew it would be worthwhile. I got off work early and finally went. The waitstaff were friendly and efficient. It was busy even at the tail end of lunch, the waiter never rushed us which was nice. Scallop dishes, 1/2 soup & sandwich combos were both great. The decor - was great. Average lunch crowd age was about 50+ with a female majority and lots of simul talk about family. I tend to think that good food sparks good table-conversations. I'd definitely would come back. Next time I think dinner would be great.

    (4)

  • David K.

    Went here during the '30 for 30' special with the gf. First of all, it kinda felt like dining in a large cabin. My assumption of being Sunday evening and during the dining deal explained the large amount of noise while dining. We were seated at a table that was somewhat close to other tables (one of the seats was a bench that stretched along a viewing area). The closeness of the other tables made it somewhat hard to hear her across the table (we did notice it seemed somewhat large). Anyways, we ordered the French Onion soup for starters. We both agreed it was pretty good. I don't much care for cheese in my soup, but in this case, I think it worked well with the bread in the soup. Not too salty and had a nice dark onion flavor. For entrees, she ordered the beef cheeks while I had the sea scallops. Both were very good; the scallops were large and were well complimented by the potatoes. The beef was well done, but chewy, moist, and full of flavor. She had S'mores for desert, while I opted for the bread pudding. I thought both were average; not blown away but definitely not bad. Considering the deal we took advantage of, it might be a place to come back to for a nice occasion, or if I was an avid drinker of wine (they have a large selection). However, the (full) cost may avert me in the future.

    (4)

  • Nicole M.

    I started the evening off in a FAB dress and feeling like I was having a Cinderella experience. I was absolutely looking forward to the eveing and was expecting great things. The lounge was perfect. We had a great server who brought me the best Cosmo I have ever been served. As my dinner partner noted... they did not hold back on the alcohol in the cocktails. Our server in the lounge was personable and attentive. Perhaps we should have called it a night. The food was all okay... but at those prices, it should have been outstanding! Our waitperson left us feeling virtually ignored, and the portions were so small that we all left hungry. We won't be going back, but at least we tried it.

    (2)

  • Crystal B.

    My friend and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch here. I like the atmosphere of the restaurant, in keeping with the "lodge" feel of the Willows, but very sleek and upscale. We were provided with bread to start, it had a tapenade with it, with olives and tomatoes. As an entree I had hazelnut crusted scallops with polenta and a honey drizzle. The scallops were lovely. Perfectly cooked, with just a hint of a carmelized crust, and beautifully matched with the creamy polenta and sweet accent of honey. Dessert was also delicious. Service was very good, and friendly. the only hiccup was after our desserts we waited a very long time to get our check, and it then came from a different server. I assume we were there at shift change time, since we had a late lunch. Understandable, and not a problem. overall very very good. I highly recommend giving Barking Frog a try, even if it is a bit out of the way.

    (5)

  • Jamie M.

    I might have bumped the review up a star if I had ordered something else off the menu or if the service had been a little better...but for now we'll go with three stars. We went here for a late brunch Sunday morning after dining at the Herbfarm. There was no wait (the place was maybe half full). Since I had eaten so much for dinner last night I just wanted a salad. I ordered the Caesar salad, and was a bit surprised when it came out with whole anchovy slices on the side. I know some people like their salad that way but usually I've heard of it being crushed up in the dressing, meh, whatever, it was a good Caesar salad, nothing earth shattering. My boyfriend ordered the mini kobe beef burgers, which were phenomenal. The rest of the breakfast entrees I saw on other tables looked awesome too (and were huge portions)...enter major case of food envy. Service the whole time was very strange. There seemed to be only one server working the whole dining area, so at times there were gaps in service. But then I look over and see no less than 4 servers just kind of hanging out in the hallway between the dining room and the kitchen. I only saw one of them come out the whole time we were there, and he just waited on one table. Were they all on break? Were they working room service or catering for the lodge? Who knows, but it would've been nice to have another server in the dining area so we weren't sitting around twiddling our thumbs waiting for the cheque. The dining area is pretty cute and "lodge-like" and they have a nice patio area for the summer. I really like their round dining table that is situated around the hearth too. As far as dress and bringing children - brunch was super casual, everyone was in jeans and I saw several families with small children who all seemed to be enjoying their meal.

    (3)

  • Scott L.

    I think it is a little overblown with all the positive reviews. Waited a long time for food to arrive so much so that we had to ask waitress if they forgot our order. Good solid steak, but nothing thing that really grabbed us and told me I had to come back and try a new dish

    (3)

  • jennie s.

    My husband and I have enjoyed eating at the frog several times per month for the past two years. This is an unpretentious, upscale and fun place for fantastic and interesting food. The prawns are to die for and we love the excellent wine list with great service from all the staff. Try the lamb burger for lunch and the croque madam for brunch. Can not say enough about the wonderful staff and delicious food. The kids menu and fantastic, affordable wine list make this spot over the top wonderful in our world!

    (5)

  • Vinita D.

    Great food - loved the pork belly and the kale & Swiss chard salad :-). Little pricey but worth it!!

    (5)

  • Marsha F.

    Did I go the the same restaurant as the other reviewers? Brought my mother and in-laws for lunch based on the great reviews. Food was mediocre and took forever to get, forty minutes I bet. It was odd that it to so long because we had food that did not need to be cooked (soup/salad). When I asked for an ETA on the food, the waitress said a few minutes but I bet we waited another 10 minutes. The food very ordinary. Definitely not worth the price.

    (1)

  • jeroen v.

    Ok. I've been here now a third time and maybe the third time is the charm. If it had been up to me, I would have never gone back after my last 1 star visit. But, such is life. Our server was a great improvement over the last and probably the sole reason we can rank up to a 3 star meal. The menu varies seasonally and it was nice to see some changes and a good amount of familiarity. There seems to be a dedication to pan-cultural northwest cusine (ie: sashimi served with italian accoutrements). We had a party of 6 and were able to cover a wide portion of the menu. It was not a great start though. The dungeness crab salad I ordered smelled vaguely fishy but the paired pickled stone-fruits underneath were a perfect pairing. The watercress tasted silty and I suspect was underwashed. My tablemate ordered the house salad with balsamic strawberries and humboldt fog and this was not entirely creative but tasty and quite satisfying. The entrees really shine though. I would highly recommend the scallops with sous vide pork belly served with risotto. Scallops and bacon are always a winning combination and this variant is especially nice. The sous vide treatment of pork belly makes for a textured bacon candy that is really indescribable without using the word 'yum'. The scallops were cooked to perfection. The risotto is for the gods. Creamy without feeling overly heavy and a good contrast to the crisp edges of the scallops and pork belly. I was able to try the halibut with english peas which was recommended by our server and she was absolutely correct. This is probably the best dish there. Perfectly crispy halibut on a bed of lush buttery pea sauce with pea vines. Great balance, minimal acidity. An emphasis on 'freshness' predominates the meal which I also noted on our previous visit. Dessert was nicely executed chocolate mouse with orange. Chocolate and orange is again a magical combination. The presentation on the dessert could use some work, however. The actual mousse was in the form of 5 or 6 "hershey's kisses" style droplets on a bed of orange gelee which, itself, sat on a block of chocolate cake (genoise?). Unfortunately, I couldn't help but imagine this is exactly what a handful of melting hersheys kisses on a slice of gouda on top of fruit leather would look like. A bit of a late afternoon snack for a 6 year old. Nevertheless, the taste was right. Combined with coffee, and we were tasting perfection. I'm glad we had such great company. The main entrees were perfect and the reunion of our group really made the night one to remember.

    (3)

  • Sherri S.

    Oh wow, what a treat! The Barking Frog was what I'd hoped it to be after reading the menu. The only thing that needed a little improvement was the service.

    (4)

  • AJ R.

    Had both lunch and breakfast here. While lunch was amazing breakfast was just OK. They totally messed up our order twice. Serving us what they were trying to pull off as the breakfast burrito but was explained completely different in the menu. The service was good both times. For sure would come back.

    (4)

  • D.R. W.

    Ate there 3 times this past weekend. Great service and wonderful food. Nice to have great food and great service. Will be back.

    (5)

  • Darin D.

    My wife and I had our 9th anniversary on Saturday night at the Barking Frog. The problems with the Barking Frog started with the reservation process. I had called a week in advance to make reservations (my wife and I had trouble deciding on where to go) the lady on the other end was a bit rude when I asked for reservations on a Saturday night at 7pm. She told me she only had 5:45p and 8:45p. When I asked if I could be put on some kind of list if someone canceled she told me "We rarely have same week reservations on a Saturday and patrons rarely cancel". Unlucky for me I decided to call back and got someone a little nicer that magically found reservations for 7:30pm. When arriving at the Barking Frog on Saturday night the restaurant was surprisingly half full. The hostess asked us if we wanted to sit outside. It wasn't a warm evening by any stretch and she saw they had propane heaters outside. We asked if they were going to turn them on and she said no. So we decided to sit inside. We were seated right away but it took about 15 minutes until the waitress finally came over and introduced herself. It then took her another 15 minutes until she finally took our order. We ordered a prawn appetizer which came right away and was excellent. But then we were waiting for over 30 minutes for our salads. Meanwhile our server seated a family that she must have been well acquainted with (and possibly were Royalty) because she spent the next 15 minutes explaining the menu and bringing out wine and appetizers while we watched our salads sit on the shelf for another 10 minutes. I was just about to walk over and grab them myself when she brought them over and presented them like nothing had happened. A funny note about outside seating, we actually saw a server come back from the hotel with blankets for people that were eating outside. I told the waitress we watched them sit for a long time while she catered to her friends. The manager then came over and gave us a couple of complementary half glasses of wine and took the salads off our bill. The entrees finally came. My wife had the King Salmon and I had the Lamb chops. The food was...meh...I had better. It was ok...but nothing to write home about. We entered the restaurant at 7:25p and left at 9:30p. I don't mind spending two hours at a great restaurant for dinner when you are enjoying yourself but this A) Wasn't a great restaurant and B) we obviously were not having a good time. Summary... Food was ok Service was terrible We will vote with our dollar and definitely spend it somewhere else, I definitely suggest you do the same.

    (1)

  • William Y.

    Went there for brunch to check out the hype and while the food was decent...it wasn't the 4-5 star experience I was hoping for. The food was OK but nothing special compared to other better priced breakfast places. As a previous review stated, the menu is more mainstream. While that might be better than before, it begs why Barking Frog is special. Maybe their older menu was more unique thus making for a more unique dining experience. Might go back with friends to try the wine list but not for breakfast or brunch. An omelette is an omelette is an omelette.

    (3)

  • Jessica M.

    The Dine Around Seattle menu was the perfect way to have an introduction to this intimate restaurant. Our party of 6 was sat at the large round table with a fire pit, which I highly recommend requesting. The special menu included a choice of appetizers: a creamy soup (Celeriac), a fresh caesar salad with duck prosciutto and a unique scallop beignet (scallop wrapped in a deep fried doughnut). All three appetizers were equally enjoyed. Our table chose two out of the three entree choices: the wild boar open-faced ravioli and the albacore. I enjoyed the albacore which was seared to perfection and served with a surprisingly flavorful side of white beans, tomatoes, and kalamata olives. The wild boar ravioli had me begging for a sample of my husband's order. The rustic and nutty mushroom sauce melted in my mouth and the wild boar was perfectly shredded and not at all boar-ing :) Dessert put the "icing on the cake" and just about guaranteed our return visit to the Barking Frog. The dark chocolate ganache was dreamy and not too rich as it was served with a few delicate drizzles of a lemon sauce. The carrot cake was an equally perfect way to end our meal. It was less of a "cake" and more of a "crisp" that was served with a creamy "Philly" ice cream.

    (4)

  • S M.

    Great northwest food

    (5)

  • Kevin P.

    We had an excellent lunch here. They have the best garlic fries! Excellent wine. Can't wait to try dinner here.

    (5)

  • Jeff K.

    A semi-hidden gem, often overshadowed by the Herbfarm next door. Wonderful for brunch the morning after an Herbfarm evening where you spend the night at Willow's Lodge. But also hands-down fantastic for tasting menu + pairings for dinner as well. Always just downright scrumptous, interesting yet comforting flavor profiles, excellent service, etc. One thing I'm not a fan of is the close-together tables, packed in a little tight against the wall. Especially for breakfast, sitting by the in-room "open hearth" style firepit is a treat.

    (4)

  • Karen H.

    I can't say enough about this wonderful place. I frequent this establishment on a regular basis as the food, drinks and service are about as good as it gets.

    (5)

  • Bart O.

    We had a wonderful experience at breakfast. Would definitely go back for that. Dinner not s much. My husbands Albacore was WAY over cooked. Had the texture of a Swordfish (very firm), nothing like a Tuna. When we reported this to the waitress she made excuses. Nor did the Chef seem to care (no response). Desserts, VERY mediocre. Dry and lacked flavor. May or may not give it one more try. What do others recommend for the Woodinville area?

    (2)

  • Tamara C.

    Wonderful food. Amazing wine. Great service. It's the perfect location for a quiet romantic dinner.

    (4)

  • Marianne s.

    The food wasn't bad- but it wasn't deserving of the high price tag either. The service was superrr slow! We waited over an hour for our entrees, a three and a half hour dinner all told. Ordinarily not such a bad thing. Only...we were seated on the patio and once the sun went down we were eaten alive by the mosquitos! This place really needs to do something about the bugs, our guests were literally swatting bugs half the night! Sit inside at the fireplace table if you go. Sure the patio is pretty, it has a fountain and amazing grape vines intertwined with the twinkle lights and umbrellas, but you will get bitten. We all did. It wasn't just me. BRING THE BUG SPRAY! Or just go to the Herbfarm or the Redhook brewery.

    (2)

  • Michael E.

    When I go back here I'm going with 10 or so people, however many you need, and we're going to sit around the big giant table that has the fire in the middle of it. The exposed wood in the lodgey feeling dining room makes you feel like you're in Napa and the mountains, and on the east side all at once, but not in an overwhelming way. We happened in for the 3 for $30 which is interesting only highlighted on the menu by little frogs, because, hey, if you're not in the know, why don't-cha pay full price (or so they must think). Happily, things I would have ordered were the things being offered. Both the fresh salad and my sole were wonderful. Dessert was a little flavorless but the server who brought by a few comp'ed glasses of wines we had discussed throughout the night was a great touch. And oh the wine, should indeed be mentioned. We got a bottle of Westery Pinot Noir and it was amazing to the point that I clearly wrote the vineyard down and will drink it again.

    (4)

  • E. J. S.

    If rated separately I would give the food 4+ stars, while I would give the service and atmosphere 2+ stars. The ambitious menu is executed very well, and is probably the reason behind the high pricing. However, I would expect sharper service and a more intimate atmosphere if you are going to charge that much. The semi-open kitchen, combined with the concrete floors, made it loud at times. If you are in the area and want a nice dinner it is still probably one of your top options.

    (3)

  • Juan G.

    We went for brunch and had a great table outside on the patio near the fountain. The service was good and bad. When we could get the attention of the server, he was very nice and helpful. There were times when we could not get our coffee refilled and had to ask for it. I can understand that happens when the place is full but it was half empty. I saw someone from another table get up and ask for something. There were plenty of servers that this type of service should not happen. Now back to the food. I order the roasted chicken breast. It was chicken breast airline that was lightly breaded and very moist. It came with Portabella mushrooms, summer vegetables, whole roasted garlic and nice light sauce. My girlfriend has the hot open-faced turkey sandwich. The turkey was Zoë's meat. It came with Caramelized Onion, Havarti Cheese, Cranberry Chutney and fries. They used Macrina bread on the sandwich. The sandwich was huge and good. They seem to cut corners in the kitchen. If they were to make their own raviolis, I could give them another star. They don't make their own yogurt that is on the brunch menu either. The hostess was not friendly and that is always makes me nervous walking into a new restaurant. Your first impression of a place always sticks in the back of your mind. She walked by our table and didn't pick my credit card and bill. Any restaurant that has proper training will a hostess that does more than just sit you, for example bring coffee, water, verify the bathrooms are clean and pick up checks.

    (2)

  • Michael H.

    I have just found my new favorite haute cuisine restaurant on the eastside! The dining room is small and intimate with a fireplace to keep you warm. The menu is very creative and has a fair amount of variety. We started off with the Grand Marnier prawns which were very tasty. My boyfriend had the chicken with truffle cream sauce, oh my god what an amazing dish! The flavor is so amazing we had to go back and have the chicken again! I had the ahi tuna with short ribs. It seems like an odd combination but it was very good. The real test of any fine dining establisment for me is their Creme Brulee and the pastry chef at Barking Frog hit's this one out of the park! The creme is the perfect texture and the extra thick burnt sugar is a nice touch. I will warn you though, make your reservations several days if not a week in advance as it's usually completely booked and for good reason. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Anje V.

    The atmosphere was stellar. My baby daddy and I dined with a group of foodies with a penchant for wine and witty conversation. We all sat at the stone table with a gas wood fire as the centerpiece. Attended to by a wait staff keen on Northwest style, we were served without a sense of urgency, a jaded sigh, or any sign of remote inadequacy; swoon baby. And since the wait staff was willing and able to put their ego aside, the food shined. While some say food tastes better when it looks better, I feel food tastes better when it is served better. In the words of Edina Monsoon "I don't want to drink a cup full of your anger." Cheers sweetie. I sampled Elk and several heady wines (the ice wine was a delectable after dinner treat) in addition to the Sea Bass, Spinach salad, and the Washington Apple Tart for dessert. My date for the evening claims to have no sweet tooth but shared in the devouring of mine anyway. The Sea Bass was a beautiful thing. Teased and titillated, my taste buds were swimming with delight. I wish I had the recipe. It was a very memorable dish in the most positive way. So I do not hesitate to give the Barking Frog two around the world snaps and a zig zag back.

    (5)

  • David M.

    I drove to the Columbia Winery in Woodinville on Saturday with my wife and son to pick up our tickets for wine tasting next weekend ("A Passport to Woodinville"). It was about 1 pm and everyone was hungry. We noticed the Barking Frog and decided to give it a try. Wow! Glad we did. They were serving their brunch menu. I had the Cascade Breakfast, while my wife had the Southwest Frittata, and our son had the Mac and Cheese from the kids menu. If you've read some of my other reviews, you know I have a weakness for a well made Bloody Mary, and the Barking Frog's bar did not disappoint. The real hit, though, was the Southwest Frittata. Very tasty. Also, when they ask you if you want toast, english muffin, or biscuit, take the biscuit. The biscuits are locally made and they're delicious. I would have given the Barking Frog 5 stars, except that I though that their service was a little slow and inattentive. For the prices they charge (not outrageous but not cheap, either) they should not be stingy with the number of servers working. All things considered, though, that was a minor issue in comparison with the quality of the food and I still highly recommend this place.

    (4)

  • King C.

    I went to Barking Frog as part of the $30 for 30 Dine Around Seattle promo. I loved the ambiance. They had a big fireplace/firepit in the middle and had a festive lodge feel. The restaurant was much smaller and more intimate that I expected, which was perfect for catching up with old friends! For the appetizer, I had the French onion soup. It was well done, and it was the first time I had French onion soup with beef inside. For the entree I had the Kobe beef cheeks -- which were nice and tender. Finally for the dessert, I ordered the bread pudding with ice cream a la mode. Overall, I enjoyed the meal. The ambiance took my breath away, but the food while quite good, wasn't spectacular or memorable.

    (4)

  • Isabella W.

    I went here on a recent business trip, and absolutely loved this quaint little restaurant across the driveway of our lodge/resort... plus the fact that it was "free" made it even better! Overall, I was pleasantly by the quality, consistency, and flavors of each and every dish our collective table of 5 ordered. The wine list is extensive, complete with mostly nearby CA and local WA wines. We had the Northstar Merlot 2003 (I lost track on how many bottles) the whole night - which I highly recommend. My only regret is that we didn't visit / do tastings at the Northstar winery. On to the food.... We each ordered our own appetizer, but I did make my rounds around each one: from the popcorn maine lobster, to the spiced sea scallops beignet and other seafood dishes. I opted for non-seafood that night, and ordered the steak tartare/beef carpaccio with raw quail egg to start with. Not a regular of beef carpaccio/raw quail egg combo, I was feeling a little adventurous, but it was worth it in the end. The juice (or should I say, slime) of the quail egg went extremely well with the beef carpaccio, and was nicely complemented with the thinly sliced beef carpaccio. The popcorn lobster and scallop beignets were just as delish - you can't really go wrong with big, fresh, deep-fried seafood. For my entree, I ordered the wild boar. It was prepared medium rare, and was juicy, tasty, and to my liking! It left me craving the next day for more wild boar, but you don't see that often on a menu. We finished the night with the Washington Apple Tart (we're in Washington for goodness sake! apples were succulent, crisp, and full of flavors), Chocolate Bread Pudding (so-so, tasted more like a cake than bread pudding), and the Creme Brulee. Service was to the tee (is this the correct saying), which only added to the perfect dinner. Highly recommended, and an awesome alternative for those (like me) who couldn't/didn't make it to the Herbfarm next door.

    (5)

  • Zach J.

    We have gone here on several occations. It is the slightly less expensive sibling to the herb farm next door. The food is nice, but the quality, quanity, and price don't line up well. The price is higher than the food should be and while the food is good and taste good, it doesn't match the price. Next the atmosphere is a bit stuffy/pretentious, the waiters tend to be snoby even to well dressed educated foodies. If it were cheaper and less snoby I'd be there more.

    (2)

  • mrs and mrs d.

    Shocked and super impressed! I knew it would be good - everyone says so - but THIS good? I had no idea. We started with two apps: buttermilk fried quail with a black pepper waffle and maple demi..wow...and pancetta with figs...stop it right now. Everything was fresh, the portions were perfectly hearty and the flavors were heaven. We each got a salad - no complaints there. The main course we decided to share - roasted Muscovy duck breast over the most perfect al dente pappardelle in a rich cream sauce. Combine the meal with excellent service and wine, and what you've got there is a 5 star night.

    (5)

  • Gnat S.

    We stopped in on a beautiful Sunday for lunch at noon. I'd been hearing about this place for years but didn't have preconceived notions, other than that it was well regarded. Upon entry the chipper maître d' informed us that we'd have to wait to be seated. Even with a reservation we had to wait more than 10 minutes before we shown to our table. The restaurant appeared to be half full. We were in the courtyard, which abuts a noisy parking lot. Additional ambient noise is provided by some kind of HVAC system from what I could tell. The fountain in the center of the courtyard appeared to be an attempt to mask the thrum of the HVAC. If so it is entirely unsuccessful. I felt like I was at a Disney eatery or a second rate tourist attraction with the infrastructure humming in the background punctuated by screaming kids and lots of dropped napkins, menus and similar detritus on the floor. Staff was running around, looking anxious and talking into devices attached to their ears. I had to wait over 10 minutes to get my first order: a bloody mary. It was average, with not enough tomato juice and low quality olives and pickled onions. It took another 10 minutes to place our food order, and there was another 20 minute wait to get the food. I was given a plate of sweet, nutty bread during this period, which I could not eat. It was redolent of supermarket. I don't care if it was made in their kitchen; this soft sweet bread is for babies, not adults. We didn't bite into our burgers until after about 45 minutes of stepping foot in the place. This is with quite a few empty tables and the young staff running around frantically. The harried staff requires formal training. This is not a Denny's. Our food arrived in big piles, as is the American way. The burgers were unwieldy and fell into mush after the first bite. They meat itself was bland, the bath of condiments swaddling it too sweet and salty. The pickles were store-bought. Don't serve sorry pickles and expect respect! Not with this level of pretension. I thought a nice espresso would erase this but, no, they screwed that up and brought something too large and foamy. And they brought it too late. What a waste of my time and money.

    (2)

  • David P.

    When you want to be spoiled, come on in. My lamb rack was yummy & great service. Yea, its expensive.

    (4)

  • RoseMary S.

    We have been here several times and it is always an incredible experience. It is hard to believe some of the critical reviews since we have been coming to this restaurant for about 10 years or so and have always had an amazing meal - so much that we long to come back. The servers have always been great and our last one was extremely friendly, informative and helpful. We've only come for dinner and not any other meal but find that no other restaurant can compare to this one and we dine out quite a bit. Canlis probably comes close. We don't drink alcohol so possibly our palates can really enjoy all the delicate flavors of the food. I mean no offence to those who do drink but it can dull your taste buds. (I simply can't drink- it makes me ill so I'm not being snobby) :)

    (5)

  • Anonymous A.

    I tried with this place three times and it sucked each time. The food is not really praise worthy and the service is a mess of confusion.They forget orders, snatch plates off your table while you're still chewing and leave vacant tables unbussed for way too long. The location is great, especially on pretty days, and I really want to like this place, but it's not to be.

    (1)

  • M G.

    My sister and I went here as our 1st pick on the 3 for $30 event (used to be 25 for $25 - guess things are getting expensive) for November. I definitely feel it was an excellent choice! The environment is very nice. It's in a quiet Woodinville area by the Woodmark hotel with a private self-park lot. It's a nice, romantic atmosphere already from the parking lot. Barking Frog itself reminded me of a cozy, yet classy ski lodge - with a wall of wine on wine side and wood posts throughout. It also reminded me of The Purple Cafe in a way. A very nice atmosphere for a romantic or quiet celebration meal. We went on a cold Autumn night, sat overlooking the patio (I think making reservations helped to secure this cozy spot). I bet in the summer the patio is a beautiful area to eat. We had the same appetizer and main courses - Smoked Lobster Bisque, cognac crme fraiche for appetizer and Seared Sea Scallops, Tuscan white beans, fire roasted tomatoes, smoked bacon, fumet for main. The bisque was excellent, however I am pretty biased in that I'm used to a bisque with chunks of the seafood in it (Seastar in Bellevue has THE BEST bisque!). This was a smooth bisque, very delicate and flavorful - but honestly if I didn't know that this was lobster - I wouldn't be able to tell you that it was. It still was very yummy and just the right balance of flavor, melting in my mouth. The main dish was delectable. Usually scallops aren't very flavorful- but these were, and very filling! I thought for sure 3 scallops would not fill me up... but i could barely get through the 3rd one (I did, though). The bacon was cooked just right and meshed well, as usual, with the scallops. Then came dessert. We ordered "Chocolate-Espresso Mousse, cocoa nib bark, Sambuca caramel" and "Bread and Butter Pudding, caramelized apple, brandy anglaise". The Mousse was a different presentation - with mousse "balls" under a chocolate ceiling. Very yummy, very chocolatey goodness. Not TOO rich - if you crave chocolate - it's what will cure you. But this was overshadowed by the warm, just pudding-y enough bread pudding! Not dry, not too moist, the apples and brandy melding together with the bread to melt at just the right pace in my mouth. My sister and I had to split the dessert in half so that we didn't encroach on the other's share. It was THAT good. I apologized to the mousse because it was surely holding up its own on the chocolate front. But this bread pudding was AMAZING. I'd go back just to eat that! The wine we ordered paired very well. However, it was VERY expensive! $16 for a glass! Even though this was the $30 event, for 2 the bill still came to about $108. The only additions we ordered was wine and a latte, oh and water. Dissapointingly, they charged for the water. They offered us 3 types of water when we sat down (San Pellegrino, Fiji or ...something else) and we chose one of those. They didn't offer tap water - which probably (I hope) was free. So get the tap water if all you want to drink is water! It was $3.00 for small bottles of both! (sorry thats why i had to take away 1 star)Otherwise, service was excellent! I'll definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Jon W.

    My wife and I rolled into the Willows Lodge mid afternoon Saturday and stopped by The Barking Frog at 5pm when they opened. As mentioned by others the prawns were an amazing appetizer. I had the salmon and my wife had the scallops and both were delicious and presented nicely. Our waitress (upon hearing we were from out of town and seeking some guidance on what to do) took the time to write some directions on a driving tour of northern Washington (ferries and all). The wine list is extensive and we will certainly be back. A great place to eat.

    (5)

  • R K.

    Disappointed =( My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. The atmosphere is very nice and the waiter was sweet. Staff in general was attentive and brought the food out with good timing. The food here is the disappointing part. We had the lobster bisque and the lobster popcorn to start. The bisque was nothing special - there was no real flavor of lobster. The sauce that came with the lobster popcorn tasted like something out of a jar. Our entrees were presented well and used great fresh ingredients, but the flavor lacked the sophistication that I expected from paying $30-40 a plate. All in all, the food here is nothing special and I feel like I could've eaten the same caliber of food at a restaurant that is much less expensive.

    (3)

  • Lance F.

    Another 25th year anniversary dinner, this one with Susan and I, at the Barking Frog. This restaurant was recommended by an office mate, so I made the reservation. When we arrived the hostess congratulated us on the occasion, and sat us at a great table. Then came the water server who also congratulated us. The server did too, and suggested a couple of appetizers - both were excellent. Dinner followed, which was excellent too. Ditto for dessert. The menu is well-thought out, with plenty of variety. The chef and staff are excellent. Service is top notch as well. I really liked the vibe of the restaurant - casual but classy. I saw people come in shorts so it is pretty relaxed. The service at this restaurant made me want to check out Willows Lodge across the parking lot. Definitely recommended!

    (5)

  • Lily W.

    A friend and I dined here for lunch today. It's not a cheap lunch! So we had high expectations. The bread and tomato/caper tapanade brought to the table was a highlight. The crab and bacon-wrapped shrimp salad was good. We had to look pretty hard to find the cheese on the grilled cheese sandwich, which was toasted over well - scraped the roof of the mouth. Dark chocolate bread pudding was cold inside, and too compact to be very tasty. The strangest thing was that, while there were still a couple of tables seated, someone was drilling very loudly in the kitchen. It went on, and on, and on. After about 10 minutes of dental flashbacks we mentioned it to our waiter, who was very nice, and he put an end to it. Still - a relatively unsatisfying experience and I think next time we'll just go to Purple down the street.

    (2)

  • Sara C.

    OK - so I went back and forth on giving BF a 3 or 4 stars. I think our issues were primarily because we dined during restaurant week. They didn't have a few things (couple from the menu and one of our wines). However, by the time we got our entres and wonderful wine pairing, it was a homerun! I would say that the service was a little slow as well - but all in all, great food and I would recommend BF.

    (4)

  • S H.

    Great food and service. I really enjoy the creativity with the menu items.

    (4)

  • Anne E.

    The ambience is outstanding. The menu is promising - but the chef is on a sweet binge. Beets drizzled with honey? Of the six dishes that hit our table, every one was sweet and there wasn't a pepper grinder in site. It was a huge disappointment.

    (1)

  • Jeremiah A.

    The barking frog probably wouldn't be my first choice for a date. Given that it is often forgotten tucked in behind the Herb Farm and near several more casual more attentive restaurants, like the golden goat (just down the street), I often forget it as an upscale option. I recent ate there with some business colleagues and enjoyed myself. The service was very good making nice recommendations for wine with dinner and the apps were very good. The food was high quality but nothing to write home about. I felt like the ingredients were good, but the fish seemed over cooked. The reason this restaurant is overlook a lot of times comes down to the lack of that "something special" that you can find in many restaurants within walking distance...

    (3)

  • Laura P.

    I give this place 3 stars for brunch, 3 stars for lunch, and 5 stars for dinner giving it an average of about 4 stars. For brunch I had the crab cakes benedict which was okay. I expected it to be better condisdering it's cost so i was a little dissapointed. I went there for lunch for Seattle's restaurant week. I had the grand marnier prawns and the scallops. The prawns reminded me of "honey walnut prawns" so I was a little disspointed. However the scallops were perfectly tender, moist and flavorful. We had a work dinner here as well so i got to try out their dinner menu which was superb! I started with lobster raviolli which was out of this world. The lobster flavor really came through and the cream sauce was delicious. The arugula salad was also excellent. For my main entree I had sirloin steak and potatoes which was really tender and flavorful. I'll go back for dinner for sure but not so sure about brunch and lunch.

    (4)

  • Kevin T.

    Came here for the $30 set dinner because I never bothered to drive the long distance for a proper dinner. All in all it was good but didn't take my breath away. Appetizer and desserts are standard affairs, I did enjoy my entree which include grilled scallops and pork belly(!). The fatty, greasy but ultimately satisfying pork belly is the highlight! Combination of the pork, scallop and mushroom is inventive and perfect so kudos to the chef. I am going to deduct 1 star for the driving distance and the smaller portion of set menu (which is understandable). Service is really good for our large party of 9 though, which unfortunately is becoming a rarity these days.

    (4)

  • Lydia K.

    Yum! Since I've never had to pay for a meal here (someone else has always treated me), I haven't had to worry about the cost of what I've eaten. The location and atmosphere are both great. It's nestled in between the wineries and Redhook and its soooo pretty! It's not overly pretentious but the restaurant still manages to feel special. Plus the service is amazingly attentive and thoughtful. The food is amazing. The wine list is huge and their desserts are elegant and original. If the price scares you, head there for lunch--you still get a great experience and meal with a smaller price tag attached to it.

    (5)

  • Honey B.

    WONDERFUL food, the hazelnut scallops are the things that dreams are made of. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is that the service was a little slow and they kept forgetting the wine that was supposed to accompany our courses. Other than that, I heartliy recommend it!

    (4)

  • Myra S.

    I have to say that this place surprised me. Usually restaurants that are associated with hotels/lodges are there because they *need* the hotel clientle to even turn a profit, but this place is an exception. I had the occasion to go here for a business luncheon, which I love because if the expensive food is bad I don't get stuck with the bill! The atmosphere is cozy with high wood beam ceilings and warm wood accents. Their wine cellar looks extensive but, alas, this was a business lunch. Since we had a big group we sat at the table with the wood fire in the middle which was nice except the table size made conversation a bit difficult. For starters we ordered some of the Dungeness Crab Cakes with a cilantro peanut sauce as well as some Grand Marnier Prawns with a Grand Marnier aioli. Although they weren't bad, they weren't exactly extraordinary. The crab cakes were good, but the peanut sauce made them a bit heavy for an appetizer, and the prawns were tasty, but I'm pretty sure I could replicate them at home. Prawns are so easy to make delicious (see Tango Gambas Picantes) that it saddens me when they die in vain. I also had the Mixed Green Salad with Manchego cheese, melon, hazlenuts, and a quince vinaigrette. I am always hesitant to order expensive appetizer salads since they are usually no more than a small plate of lettuce with a sprinkling of toppings, but this one held up nicely -- not too much, not too little. I especially liked the quince vinaigrette and the slight saltiness of the Manchego. On to the main course! I chose the seasonal dish --a seared pork loin with a sun dried tomato polenta over some type of white wine Bchamel sauce -- which I was hesitant about because I don't typically like pork, but the polenta alone sounded too good to pass up. This is the reason I gave Barking Frog 5 stars. It was so tender and the seasoning was so perfect that it makes me want to go back again. Oh pork, how could I have been so cold to you when you have this much potential. I don't know how long this will be on the menu, but I suggest getting it *now*. For dessert I had a little of the Chocolate Bread Pudding -- maple ganache, bourbon ice cream, butterscotch sauce -- and a little of the Creme Brulee with a gingersnap cookie. As far as desserts go, I'll pretty much eat anything with sugar, but as far as a review goes, the chocolate bread pudding was more like a chocolate lava cake, and the creme brulee was, well, creme brulee. It's not that they were bad, they just weren't anything I haven't had before. Overall, a pretty good place to eat and I may even venture back there to try some of their wines with my meal ;)

    (5)

  • Sean P.

    Had an amazing experience here. Amazing food, great staff and awesome atmosphere. I would definitely suggest eating here.

    (5)

  • Shawn N.

    Is it pretty? Yes. Is it overpriced? Yes. Go here for a happy-hours special, but the overall quality of service and food is overpriced. Now, I'm comparing it to comparably priced venues in seattle/bellevue/kirkland. If you are coming out to the country for a special treat, or staying at the hotel, the connivence can't be beat. I would go to Purple cafe, around the corner, opposed to le grenouille any day.

    (3)

  • Pierre G.

    I had a 3 for $30 Dinner here by the fire in Nov 2010: - Baby Arugula & Baby Frisée Salad, Duck Prosciutto, Persimmon, , Shaved Pecorino, White Truffle Vinaigrette: the star here is the one bite of duck proscuitto [so savor it - if they made a 1/2 pound take container of duck proscuitto, I'd pay whatever price was asked]; the truffle vinagrette is exemplary. - Sea Scallops & Sous Vide Pork Belly, Maitake Mushrooms, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Caramelized Cipollini Onions, Citrus Beurre Blanc: lots going on in this dish; 3 scallops served, pork belly is a tad salty, the swiss chard is delicious, the beurre blanc sauce is also very flavorful, however, the potatoes were superfluous. - Raspberry Chocolate Flourless Cake, Coconut Sorbet, Raspberry Coulis: this is chocolate perfection; eat it slow [its $8 as a stand alone dessert] order this - I kid you not - its like love --------------------------------------------------­------------------------------- An enjoyable Dine-Around-Seattle lunch [3 courses for $15] in March 2010 1) Grand Marnier Prawns, Mixed Greens, Lemongrass Vinaigrette - 2 delicious, crunchy prawns in an unusual sauce with sesame seeds [sure, I wish there were 3 prawns]; the lemongrass vinaigrette on the greens is light and refreshing. 2) Hazelnut-Crusted Sea Scallops - 2 perfectly-cooked, moist fresh scallops [3 scallops would have been nice - so chew slowly] with a soft, creamy polenta & warm greens, surrounded by an herb honey and sliced hazelnuts - oh-so yum. 3) Chocolate Brownie - 2 small slices [which is just enough, with a side of chocolate ganache] - deep, dense and intense... Eat this before this month ends.... for Tina

    (4)

  • Erin J.

    Food and atmosphere are great! Fire pit is super fun to gather around. Eggs Benedict at breakfast is INSANELY delicious. Chicken club and fries at dinner is never a bad call.

    (4)

  • Stephanie C.

    One word... AMAZING! Not knowing what to expect - I ventured out on Valentine's night... I ordered the tasting menu and was blown away. By far the most amazing meal that I have ever had. I enjoyed a little taste of everything... for a few extra duckets I could have had a wine pairing with each course but opted to wait for next time. From beat salad, to seared Ahi tuna and Kobe beef... with a palette cleanser in between made from fresh Washington apples... dessert had to be exceptional for it to grab my attention and was it ever, a flourless chocolate cake with a homemade raspberry sorbet... again AMAZING! I was definitely spoiled --- had a hard time getting back into my regular routine with lunch at the local deli the next day! The Barking Frog has a warm open fire where guests can sit around a circular table and either dine there or chose to sit at one of their quaint tables with simple white linens... I must say the multiple forks to chose from was a little over whelming --- minus me not knowing which for to use for what... I muttled along and have to say I can't wait to go back... Looking for an experience --- looking to impress your date (I received a single red rose at the end of our meal)!!! ;) Be like Nike and just do it! I heart the Barking Frog and you will too!

    (5)

  • Shawnie C.

    Excellent Food. Excellent Service. Excellent Menu. They even gave me the recipe to their complimentary tapenade! Impressive, romantic, and memorable!

    (5)

  • Del G.

    I have to say that I really, really didn't like this restaurant. After some wine tasting in the area, my family and I had reservations here and were really looking forward to it. There were 4 of us and we all ordered different things so we got a good mix of items but they were all bad. The Dungeness crab timbale was good until we got to the middle of it and it was frozen! I was the lucky one to discover this as I took a bite and tried not to throw up at the table. The Grand Marnier shrimp was ok, nothing too special but probably the best thing we ate that night. We all ordered different salads and thought they were pretty tasteless. Maybe they forgot the dressings or something but they were not great. As for the entrees, my mom could hardly eat her pork chop because the piece of meat was all connective tissue or something and she couldn't cut through it. The rest of us didn't like our entrees much either (the beef tenderloin, scallops, and beef cheeks) and for such an expensive meal that is ridiculous. The chocolate espresso s'more sounds great but we couldn't taste the espresso or the s'more (marshmellow). I will not go out of my way to get back here anytime soon.

    (1)

  • Adrienne H.

    Sandwiched between 2 of Woodinville's most popular wineries, the Columbia Winery and Chateau Ste. Michelle - also next to the Redhook Brewery, and close to Delille Winery as well as many other local wineries in the area - The Barking Frog is a great place to eat after a day of some fantastic wine tasting. If you are looking for GIGANTIC portions and low prices (as previously mentioned in a review), go to Claim Jumper (gag). The meals here are perfectly proportioned! Fresh ingredients, thoughtfully prepared and presented meals by Chef Bobby Moore and Scott Lents, and a staff that is dedicated to excellent 5 star service. They are kid-friendly and also offer a great children's menu. Over the past summer they added a large wine cellar showcasing local Woodinville wines. By the way - did you know that there are over 40 of them in this city? Many of them you may have never heard of before, but they are some of the best. Try the Popcorn Lobster, the Grand Marnier Prawns, or the Ocean Sampler for your appetizer with a glass of Chateau Ste. Michelle's Eroica Riesling or Steven's winery "A Thought" Sauvignon Blanc. With your tenderloin I suggest trying Baer Winery's URSA, Mark Ryan's Dead Horse, or Gorman's Bully. The service staff and thoughtful sommelier Jeffrey, should be able to give you some great recommendations that will please your palate and compliment your dinner selection! Many of these great local wineries aren't open to the public - but if you go across the street to the Willows Lodge Fireside Cellars Bar, you can taste these great wines Monday - Saturday! They have also recently added a "Happier Hour" from 4:30-6:30pm with special prices on their "Specialty Cocktails" as well as some 1/2 price wines by the glass, and fabulous appetizer specials like their Burger Flight (Salmon Slider, Ahi Slider, Lamb Burger, Kobe Burger), Grand Mariner Prawns, Corn Fritters and Garlic Fries!!!! YUM!

    (5)

  • Melanie K.

    Delish! This place is one of our favorite places to eat in Woodinville. We especially love breakfast after a walk down the trail. We took our kids there recently and had a wonderful dinner for a special occasion. The waitperson was particularly nice to our kids which they really enjoyed. Don't miss the Grand Marnier Prawns as an app. Their 10 anniversary special dessert was chocolate heaven!

    (5)

  • Courtney J.

    I am kinda bummed to report that we had a sub-par experience at Barking Frog. I had high expectations. Food was delicious, but the serving was small for the price. We tried them out during Seattle Restaurant Week and the major turn off for me was that our server, Brian (sorry for the crappy shout out dude) approached our table and first thing out of his mouth was some rude comment about how we clearly were going to be ordering off of the 'special' menu. Excuse me, did you just pass judgement because we're in our 20's? Or was it the fact that we weren't all guzzling over priced wine? Either way, it really distracted from our meal even though I enjoyed my dinner. I firmly believe that there is some great dining at the pubs, small local restaurants, and the little pho places. The reason you go to a "fancy' place like Barking Frog is to be a little spoiled. Not insulted. Yummy food, but sorry BF, I'm not impressed.

    (2)

  • Mike G.

    Mmm, can't go wrong with anything on the menu here... If you're up for it, ask for a side order of the mac-n-cheese -- its not on the menu, but you won't regret it!

    (5)

  • david h.

    Good food. Ate off the brunch menu. I would love to try the dinner menu. The food was fresh and local. I liked the mac and cheese. Very nice atmosphere. The communal table around the fire looked fun. Service was a little uneven. I give it a smiley face.

    (3)

  • T H.

    This place is gourmet caliber. I went there with my girl for a special brunch and I was impressed. The place is very nice (we sat outside) near the foutain and rockery. The staff were very accommodating; providing our 1 year old with a high chair and a sippy cup. I've got a dairy allergy and I asked the waiter if they had anything without dairy, he was able to talk to the chef and get a special breakfast burrito made for me. I was very impressed. The burrito had avacado, baby tomatos, great spices, perfectly done eggs, and much more. It was perfect! What a treat! Our waiter was quick and accurate, and very friendly. The staff here seem well educated in not only serving food, but in the details of what goes into each item on the menu such as the cooking process, materials, and ingredients.. very impressive! The food here is on par with Daniel's broiler and the price is much less.. very good bang for your buck. :) I can't wait to go here again.

    (4)

  • Lola L.

    Watch out for the Saturday AM hostess - I was enjoying the glow of a lovely Friday dinner - great food, great service- and then night at neighboring Willows lodge, only to be slammed by the Saturday hostess at barking frog. We just wanted to sit closer, which didn't go over well with her, but was nicely handled by the server (who happened to remember us from the night before). So, hurrah to her - i wish i could remember her name but she was on 1/31/10 - and boo to the hostess, whose attitude and continued crappy looks throughout our meal, made my huckleberry pancakes a lot less yummy.

    (3)

  • Mason M.

    Good...but not great. The foi itself was amazing, but what they served with it was too heavy. After just eating at Crush, and having their foi, and the balance of something so fatty with something sweet...this didn't have the same balance. My husband and I both had the lamb...again..good...but it needed something else...something tart or tangy to offset the "meaty" flavor. Does that even make sense!? :)

    (3)

  • Kristy S.

    Oh. My...God.......YUM! We came here after seeing this place listed on the "Dine Around Seattle" website, which is always a good excuse to try out a nice restaurant. I mean, three courses for thirty bucks? I'm in. As it was, the place was packed, and the only seats available were at the bar, unless we wanted to wait for a couple of hours. This was just fine by me, as our bartender/server provided excellent service and the chairs were very cushy and comfortable. With help from the sommelier, we ordered a bottle of Pomum Cellars "Shya Red", which was delicious. Meanwhile, the bread showed up, with butter that had crushed fennel and rock salt blended into it. Frankly I just wanted a spoon to eat the butter with, it was so good. My date and I both ordered the same meal, which was a Smoked French Onion Soup with Duck Confit as a starter. Oh, heaven! I found this to be an unusual and fantastic twist on a classic dish. It had a light smokiness to it, and the duck flavor infused the whole soup, which I thought was delicious. Then, we both had the Braised Kobe Beef Cheeks. Again, these were excellent. The meat was so tender it cut itself when you looked at it, the sauce was full-flavored and was accented by bits of apple and these little crispy "gnudi" made with Beecher's Cheddar Cheese. All in all, a fabulous dish. I would have licked the plate had I not been so full. Then, the dessert. Here, my date and I diverged. I had the Spicy Creme Brulee, and he had the Espresso S'more Torte. Here, I think my choice was the better one, though his was perfectly good. It's just that the creme brulee had this lovely little after-kick of some kind of heat--on first taste, you might not even notice it, but wait a minute after you swallow and see what you notice. The carmelized sugar crust on top was perfect, and there were hazelnuts sprinkled on it. The whole thing was excellent. I will say that this is a spendy place, had we not been doing the Dine Around Seattle thing. The menu looks interesting and well-rounded, but the prices are definitely on the high side. Their wine list has an excellent selection of wines, with a special section just for local Woodinville wineries, of which there are over 40. There's a lovely fireplace seating area that would be lovely on a cool night, and the ambiance is comfortable and warm. I definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting fine dining without having to drive into the big city.

    (5)

  • Joshua M.

    Three stars may be generous with this one. For someplace this expensive I expected a bit more. The first major strike is the tables themselves. We were sat at a two-top sandwiched between two other parties. It reminded me of the Cheesecake Factory in how close we were to the other people. As close as we were to the other people the table was so wide I felt a mile away from the wife. So much for intimate conversation. The food while good, was not outstanding. I was far more impressed with the Purple Cafe, which was cheaper I might add. We had made reservations for Thanksgiving. I had their turkey, and my wife had the rib-eye just to mix it up. While neither dish was bad by any means, II just wasn't blown away. The turkey in particular was the least inspired. The service was hit and miss. The couple that was sat a few inches away from us after we had sat down received their drinks before we ordered ours. I thought that was fairly tacky. Once finished our plates sat in front of us on the small table for quite some time, further diminishing the comfort of just sitting there. Our waitress was also incredibly slow to get the check back to us after we had declined on the dessert. The decor, a modern rustic theme was alright. But the table proximity didn't lend itself to any romance. Finally the last thing I want to add is $14 for a glass of wine is ridiculous. I don't care how upscale we're pretending to be.

    (3)

  • The B.

    Definitely in the bottom 1/3 of my many restaurant experiences. Service and decor was good enough although the bench seats were pretty awful looking and uncomfortable. To the main point which is the food. Mediocre at best, Grand Marnier prawns didn't have any Grand Marnier flavor. Overpowered by mayo in the sauce and oversauced. Think candied walnut prawns from any chinese dive minus the walnuts. Hey chef; try an actual Grand Marnier reduction with some orange zest, otherwise rename the dish. The quality of the mussels was actually really good. Again really poor execution. Sriracha drizzled on the bread that came with? Are you kidding me? The "chorizo" was the hardest sausage I have ever had. Quite a feat considering that its in a broth. To their credit the tapenade that came with the bread and the bread were both awesome. Now to the main course, WA ribeye. Clean the grill before you put a $55 steak on it! My steak was overpowered by the charcoal flavor left by the dirty grill. Hey chef, try cleaning the grill and simply rubbing the grill with some olive oil. You still get the grill lines but can actually taste the steak. Oh BTW , dry aging is the way to go. Vegetable side was again served in some weird sauce that tasted like mayo was the base. I didn't even finish my steak or the veggies. Overall, not in the slightest was I impressed, even if dinner for 2 wasn't $200.

    (2)

  • C S.

    I was treated to a birthday dinner here during restaurant week. The food was really OUTSTANDING. Flavors really stood out, in a good way. Once a server was assigned to us the service was great. For this type of place I was unimpressed that when we came in the hostess was on the phone for several minutes with someone making a reservation, there should have been someone else to help us. Then once we were seated it took a while for a server to come over to us, seemed like they were maybe understaffed because it was busier than a normal Monday night due to restaurant week. The deal was a total steal and worth the trip our to woodinville for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • James W.

    I would love to love the Barking Frog. It's super close to our house and would be great to rely on for special dinners, the occasional nice breakfast out, etc. We've been seven times; once for lunch, three times for breakfast, and three times for dinner. I don't think they're getting us in the door for number eight. Strangely, though we only went for lunch the one time, that was the best meal. Breakfast is an uneven affair, in particular the potatoes range from flabby-uncooked to styrofoam-dehydrated from sitting on the grill, and usually much too much salt on top... the frittata was leathery, the croque madame tasted good but was 1) small and 2) so buttery as to make my morning a little queasy... I love breakfast, and I'm almost ashamed to admit we went so many times. Dinner was okay, although sometimes again too salty, but expensive, except the one time we went on the 25 for $25. All together it just doesn't add up to a fine dining experience in my book. A pity that they have such a nice wine list (at a fearsome markup too) and yet don't know when to put down the salt shaker. I do have to give props for the nicest table setting and utensils of the Seattle scene, but on the other hand, it's just another indication that the Barking Frog is all about style over substance.

    (2)

  • John S.

    We love this place. For a great summer evening hop on the bike trail and stop here for an amazing dinner - but don't forget the flashlight if you want to try the tasting menu. ;-)

    (4)

  • megan e.

    Fun place to go for breakfast or lunch.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:00 am - 10:00pm
  • Mon : 6:00 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Valet, Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Upscale
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Barking Frog

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