Mama's for Tex-Mex
Testy Chef for burgers
Spuds for fish & chips
Geraldine's Counter for French Toast
Yea's Wok for Chinese

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Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Testy Chef Cafe
22607 SE 216th Way, Maple Valley, WA 98038

Haven't found a good NY style place in over three years until last week. Golden Pheonix in Covington of all places. Big fat crispy egg rolls, pork fried rice, great soup, and the chicken in the chicken dishes actually looks like real chicken. The only thing missing was the wide crispy noodles for the soup. Was definitely suprised and would go back again. Best NY style I've had on the west coast.

Geraldine's for sure!

Having moved here from Houston 18 months ago, my wife and kids are going crazy for some OK Mexican food. The only two places I've found worth going back to are Rosita's in Green Lake and Mama's in Bell town. Rosita's has a tortilla lady making fresh tortillas and Mama's has good crispy tacos.

I too was not impressed. Definitely not worth the wait.

I 2nd that. Once is enough.

Testy Chef on 169 overlooking Cedar River. Better burgers than Red Mill.

Nasty burgers unless you like paper thin shoe leather.

Having lived back in NY for 20 years, I would recommend Seafood, Thai, and cupcakes. Seattle Chinese is very different than East coast Chinese. Pizza is above average, but you'll have better back east. There are some good burger places. Stay away from Mexican, it’s probably just as bad in NY. Stay away from BBQ.

Just got back last Tuesday:

For lunch or dinner try Paia Fish Market in Paia. You order at the register and then grab a bench. The Mahi fish & chips are great!

For breakfast try the Gazebo in Napili. It's right on the water - great view. They only have about 10 tables so expect a wait.

Now I'm stuck with bad Seattle food until next time.

Having moved here from Houston 18 months ago, we've been constantly searching for good Mexican food. Rosita's near Green Lake is hands down the best - fresh tortillas made on the spot, decent salsa, and spicy dishes. Only place we've found worth going back to.

Still closed as of 12/31/07. Johnny Rockets was so bad we walked out.

Red Mill near Green Lake. Testy Chef in Maple Valley, Bobs Burgers and Brew up north.

Stay away from XXX in Issaquah.

Unfortunately, most Seattle restaurants are overrated.

Houston is good for Tex-Mex, Seafood, and Barbeque. NY does have the best Chinese takeout.

Plain cheese is the only way. Whoever came up with that California garbage should rot in H E double tooth picks.

Having lived on pizza for 20 years in NY, my favorite out here is Pagliacci's.

Shiro's is way overated. Try I Love Sushi.