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4.9
- 4.9Food
- 5Service
- 4.9Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Cafe Juanita
$50 and over
Italian
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 23, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Great for fine wines
- Fancy
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 styleFine Dining
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesItalian, Organic, Northwest
- Hours of operationTue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeJacket Preferred
- CateringThe 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 facilitiesWe 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.
- NeighborhoodKirkland
- Parking detailsOn-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.
- AdditionalBanquet, 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 availableCafe Juanita is pleased to offer prix-fixe multi-course tasting menus only. The tasting menus have four iterations from which you can choose: omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan. We are happy to modify dishes for dietary restrictions; please advise when making reservations. Dress code is elegant, formal; no athletic or leisure attire please. Cafe Juanita does not have a kids' menu or special amenities for children. If you are interested in including a child in your group, please call us at 425.823.1505
What 3,441 people are saying
Cafe Juanita reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Loved For
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
Great for fine wines
Eastside
Romantic
Eastside
Good for special occasions
Eastside
Italian
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Juanita offers an extraordinary dining experience with "incredible food, prepared with care and thought." The restaurant excels in "superb service" and provides a variety of menus to cater to all dietary needs, including omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan options. A favorite for special occasions, it promises a "memorable, world-class" experience that guests cherish.
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Portland1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
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- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Seattle1 review
5.0Dined on March 12, 2025
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5.0Dined on March 9, 2025
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5.0Dined on March 2, 2025
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Amanda
Seattle2 reviews
5.0Dined on February 23, 2025
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Patrick VIP
Seattle11 reviews
5.0Dined on February 13, 2025
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Christine
Seattle2 reviews
5.0Dined on February 12, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Dayne
Seattle4 reviews
5.0Dined on February 9, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Christine VIP
Seattle3 reviews
5.0Dined on February 8, 2025
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Lynne
Seattle4 reviews
5.0Dined on February 5, 2025
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- Food 5
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FAQs
Cafe Juanita is rated 4.9 stars by 3441 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
Mar 23, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
9702 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034-4206
Additional information
- NeighborhoodKirkland
- Hours of operationTue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesItalian, Organic, Northwest
- Dining styleFine Dining
- Dress codeJacket Preferred
- Parking detailsOn-street parking is available in our neighborhood. Every night we offer valet parking at $10 per vehicle.
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
- Phone number
- CateringThe 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 facilitiesWe 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.