The Herbfarm - Woodinville

Definitely get a reservation if you can, highly recommend! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Had a great time here. It’s not cheap but there is also nothing really like it. Upon arriving they asked for our last name and without a computer or notes, multiple members of the staff knew it was our anniversary, so they clearly study up and prepare greatly for each dinner. We were seated at a European style table, which is just a large communal table, and it was very enjoyable getting to chat with the other diners. The food was amazing and very well done. There were many ingredients that I am sure I had for the first time, especially in the combinations they served it was the last day of the late summer menu and I am glad we got to enjoy it. For a special anniversary or just to at least try it once, I highly recommend this restaurant!

My brother came up to visit his grandnieces and we went up to Seattle to join the family reunion. He heard about this place and invited the grown ups to dinner. He is the wine connesuer (how do you spell that? of the family as well as the gourmet and this was a free meal, so the wife and I were in with both feet. The restaurant is an unobtrusive place that shares the parking lot with a hotel. There are about 20 tables in the place and there is only one seating. The vibe is definitely French Laundry if you have visited this place in Yountville, CA. Come to think of it, we were there with my brother, too. Back to the Herbfarm. Before the food, the whole team came to be introduced by the boss. He then described the various courses of the meal. Each course was very good but, whenever I go to such high falutin' places, I always wonder how am I going to get full on such small portions. Once again, I learned how that is done. Each course is served at the right time with enough waitstaff to serve the whole table at once. Although small, each course built upon the previous ones to end up leaving me full. While all the courses were good, the standout in my opinion was the sweet corn soup. There was some sort of pureed crab in the bottom of the cup but it was barely discernable (says a guy who dislikes any seafood if it isn't clam chowder either variety . I could have stopped the meal there and cleaned the pot. However there were more courses to come. All in all, we all enjoyed the meal, the service and the whole package. I do not think you should bring the kids the wine pairings might not be to their liking but the adults will be fine. I cannot comment on the price, the brother picked up the tab. But it wasn't cheap. Save it for that big promotion or the kid's 21st. Enjoy!

The WORST food I have EVER tried! I don't know where these good reviews are coming from...I went in the spring time and this is by far the worst 9 course restaurant in the entire state. The caviar was old and had a coppery taste. I have had fresh caviar from Indian reservations, so I know exactly what it is supposed to taste like, and this just was not it. None of the dishes were even good except for the veloute. The desserts were creative, but weird and not good. The tea was beyond undrinkable. You guys need to re-evaluate your chefs and menu. This is hands down the worst restaurant I have been to in my life.

An absolute jewel. The owners Carrie and Ken have perfected the science of subtle excellence. Every 3 weeks a new, locally created menu. Our recent visit was for red heads (red wine, not hair). The wines were excellent and the food pairs are delicious. A four-hour masterpiece of succulence and style.