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Cafe Juanita, Kirkland, WA
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Cafe Juanita

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$50 and over
Italian
9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Cafe Juanita features Executive Chef and Owner Holly Smith's award winning Northern Italian cuisine prepared using the freshest Northwest ingredients and complimented by an award-winning wine list.
Cafe Juanita serves prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and many other tempting possibilities to embellish your meal. Current menus can be viewed at www.cafejuanita.com. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. We offer four tasting menus from which you may choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan, ranging in price per person from $175-$205. We have a supplemental a la carte menu, and tasting menu items can also be ordered a la carte.
Dress code is elegant, formal *no leisure or athletic attire please.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Holly Smith

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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Northwest
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (425) 823-1505
  • Website
    https://www.cafejuanita.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Catering
    The restaurant is available for parties up to 90. We have two private dining rooms available. One, the Winery, seats a maximum of 16 guests; the other, The Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining spaces available. One, the Winery, seats up to 16 guests and features a deck overlooking the creek and yard. Our other private dining space, the Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests. Custom designed tasting menus are available. We are also available for restaurant rental for parties up to 90.
  • Location
    9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206
  • Neighborhood
    Kirkland
  • Parking details
    On-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Prix-Fixe Tasting Menus

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

Menu

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What 3,435 people are saying

Cafe Juanita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Food

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Best Service

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Eastside

    Best Overall

  • Eastside

    Best Food

  • Eastside

    Best Service

  • Eastside

    Best Ambiance

  • Eastside

    Innovative

  • Eastside

    Healthy

  • Eastside

    Great for fine wines

  • Eastside

    Romantic

  • Eastside

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Juanita is a culinary gem offering "unbelievable experience" with "outstanding" food and "exceptional" service. Known for its "beautiful and delicious" dishes, it provides a "memorable" dining adventure. The attentive staff and "romantic ambiance" make it perfect for special occasions. While pricey, it's a "worthy" indulgence for any celebration.
3,435 Reviews

  1. Govind

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice food with great wine collection. Not so great ambience.

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  2. Christina VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing—loved everything about our dinner at Cafe Juanita!

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  3. David VIP

    Seattle13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are both incredible experiences, and the wine pairing with the meal selection is an absolute must!

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  4. Evgenia

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We traditionally visit Cafe Juanita every year for my birthday. Without any doubt it’s one of the most incredible culinary experiences, that my husband and I had! We are not strangers to the Michlen restaurants and you can be sure, that Cafe Juanita will give you not less if not more vibes, than any other place. Because my birthday is in April, we are enjoying the “spring” menu, but something about this place tells me that any other try will be at the same level of success! I highly recommend this place to anyone, who is looking for a diamond.

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  5. Bea VIP

    Seattle60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It just doesn't get any better! Wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful evening!

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  6. Mary Ann

    Seattle28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The format was more like comign to graze at the cafe. It took a bit to get used to it, but the servers were great, the food was outstanding, the wine and NA drinks were delicious...It was a wonderful birthday celebration. I am so glad we were able to be there!
    Cafe JuanitaResponded on April 24, 2025
    Mary Ann we are so happy you could join us on April 16th for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Cafe Juanita - even happier that you enjoyed your experience! Because we hope to welcome you back on many other occasions in the future, we just wanted to assure you that the reception format for the Anniversary Party was a unique, one-night-only affair. You can expect a seated, multi-course dining experience on any other visit. As a final note, we are sorry that we missed the chance to wish you Happy Birthday, so please accept our belated wishes for a fabulous year ahead. Thank you again for being with us on a special night. We look forward to when we see you next. We are here to help with booking, and to answer any questions you may have about the 'classic' Cafe Juanita dining experience!

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  7. Daniel

    Seattle50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an outstanding experience in every way. Food is amazing. Service always attentive and welcoming,

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  8. Suzanne VIP

    Seattle4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is lovely at Cafe Juanita and the atmosphere is very pleasant. The presentation and plating is beautiful and the service is excellent. Unfortunately there were several dishes that we did not find to be very good and at $205 per person that was disappointing. The desserts and the palate cleanser were our favorites.

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  9. Jon

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable experience. Well thought out menus, very attentive staff, detailed execution from the kitchen. 11/10. Looking forward to coming back soon.

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  10. mari

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure for me to dine at Cafe Juanita. My son and I appreciated the detailed explanations of food and wine origins.

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Cafe Juanita is rated 4.9 stars by 3435 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Eastside
  5. Kirkland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Juanita

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kirkland
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Organic, Northwest
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    On-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.cafejuanita.com/
  • Phone number
    (425) 823-1505
  • Catering
    The restaurant is available for parties up to 90. We have two private dining rooms available. One, the Winery, seats a maximum of 16 guests; the other, The Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private dining spaces available. One, the Winery, seats up to 16 guests and features a deck overlooking the creek and yard. Our other private dining space, the Fireplace Room, seats a maximum of 14 guests. Custom designed tasting menus are available. We are also available for restaurant rental for parties up to 90.

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