“If you're looking for high-end gourmet food that is always more than delicious in little Lake Stevens Washington LJ's bistro and Bar is the only place to go.They always have extremely good ingredients and menu items to choose from but not overwhelming. Their bar staff serves exotically delicious drinks that have very beautiful presentation. It's a very exciting and fun place to eat and the staff is very friendly. It's awesome to see the kitchen staff at work buzzing around making their what I would like to callFOOD ART.If you're looking for a piece of meat or just a burger it is all absolutely delicious!!!Dietary restrictions: I have some very strict dietary restrictions and LJ's is one of the only places that we can go that doesn't make me sick because they use such great ingredients.Parking: We've always had pretty good luck with grabbing a parking spot even when they're busy but at times it seems like the parking lot is really full and the last time we were there our friends that were with us discovered that if you go straight back and around the back of the building complex there's a whole parking lot in the rear on the west side...”
“All I have to say is the Salmon Tornado is amazing! And so is everything I have tried, the Pork Raman the broth almost had a creamy texture with big slices of pork and it was very filling, I ordered the Tofu salad and it had tons of avocado and a delicious dressing, Met the owner and he definitely has the pride of ownership, One thing to note this place is very small but worth the wait.”
“The service was amazing. I'm guessing it was the owner. I was talking to and she was an absolute sweetheart and took the time to explain all the dishes. I didn't get her name. But she looked like mom and possibly daughters working. They were all absolutely so sweet and the food. Oh my god out of this world Highly recommend. The chicken was crispy just like the picture and cooked perfectly Probably could have gotten A better picture but it was absolutely amazing delicious. Next time i'm gonna get the burger”
“A home run everytime I go. They do everything Right. The food, drinks, service etc. we always bring people here that have never been and they leave saying “we always want to go here when we come visit” kudos to the LJ’s/Pines family! Oh, see you again VERY soon.”
“Very friendly, fresh food, very efficient, and I have frequented many Vietnamese places... this is the top 3!!!! Highly recommended!!!! Never disappointed, and I have gone Here over 100 times. BEST VIET/THAI restaurant in lake stevens!!!!!!”
“Here's a funny story....Brace yourself, it will be long. To be respectful of the owner, owners, whatever it may be, I am omitting names and locations. Anyway...I used to order Teriyaki regularly during my lunch break from a specific location in WA. I loved the taste and the portions of this particular place. I LOVED this place. I ate Teriyaki exclusively at THIS place.If I wanted Teriyaki on a weekend, I would drive 25 minutes to get it from THIS place.I would always order this specific order: Chicken Breast Teriyaki, no salad, extra rice, and a side order of gyoza, no drink. I know, that's a lot of food for a dude 5'8" at a buck fifty, but I can put it away, especially during a cheat meal.Overtime, I would order, and the person on the line would say. "David? 15 minutes." So she got to know me through my repetitive and specific order.I loved the taste of the food. Everything. The portions are huge. You don't see that very often....Large portions and good food. It's typically either good food, small portions or bland food, large portions. Not here, which is why they earned my exclusive business. She also always included a drink and didn't charge me for it.This went on for years until one day, I noticed a sign on the door that they would be closing. I was pretty sad about it, but I just kind of accepted it as a lot of my favorite food places in that area also were closing. I also am not the best at dealing with grieving people or sad situations.I only ate Teriyaki a handful of times after that for the next 4-5 years. Typically out of necessity when I didn't bring a lunch, but only a handful of times and always disappointed they could not hit the bar I was used to.This was about 10 years in total.Recently, about a year ago, I was sitting on a the sofa and thinking about what I should have for a cheat meal....Scrolling and thinking, "No, no, no. None of these places will do." I started having flashbacks of the Teriyaki and Gyoza that I used to have.I decided to give it another go.I called up my local place in Lake Stevens "Teriyaki Diner." I ordered Chicken Breast Teriyaki, no salad, extra rice, a side order of gyoza, no drink."I kid you not, the woman on the line says, "David?"I can't tell you the euphoria, excitement, and shock I was feeling all at the same time. I had a minor existential crisis before I answered, "Yes!" There wasn't much you could say to me at this time to bring me down.We both kinda laughed it off before confirming my order. I went and picked it up as usual. Same place. Same great food. Same great people.Anyway....been ordering regularly again ever since. Love this place.PSTeriyaki is a great choice if you are on a diet and feeling naughty. Not sure who needs to hear that, but you are welcome.”
“I got the BBQ ranch chicken salad it was very good but a very large portion. The service was okay, our server wasn’t the friendliest but over all it was a nice place!”
“Would like to know if the lady who was kind enough to help me back out onto the rd. Is still working here. I was hoping to thank her personally. Thanks!Parking: Tight quarters for a big rig pulling a 53' trailer”
“Excellent street tacos, excellent everything!! You can't miss with this place!Parking: Small parking lot in a small strip mall, but have never had a problem finding parkingKid-friendliness: Great kid menu. My grands love itWheelchair accessibility: Accessibility good”
“Loved finding this wine bar I didn't know existed. Cool, modern decor, clean, very friendly staff. Great wine and food selection. Events throughout the week and weekend brunch. My new favorite Happy Hour spot. You have to try it out- you will be pleasantly surprised ?”
“Love the food haven't had anything I haven't liked! Love the milkshakes! Food is always hot and delicious! Employees are nice and typically pretty quick getting you through nothing to complain about here! Bonus when it's nice grab your food and go sit by the lake”
“Ordered a spicy beef and teriyaki and I am blown away on how good it is! By far this is the best teriyaki place in town! Price is reasonable and the food quality is great! They are also quick and I took advantage of picking it up in the drive thru. Definitely coming back again.”
“Yummy and hot it fast. Have 2 toddlers that are crazy for pineapple pizza. Kids picked off the Canadian but I’m not arguing with a 2 yr old lolThey would probably like a couple more inches of pineapple but then the pizza would turn into a pie :)”
“Service, food, ambiance of restaurant was very nice. I called an order in for pickup. Ordered spicy teriyaki and vegetable fried rice. She asked for me to pay cash and I did to help them with business. They have been located here in Lake Stevens for 20+ years. My first time trying and they didn't disappoint. I've had a lot of teriyaki in my life and when I showed up to pick up she opened the boxes and showed me and offered to put sauce on my white rice served with the spicy teriyaki and I said yes and so glad I did. Sauce homemade from here was delicious. Everything was spot on, hot and taste was delicious. Try them! Huge dining room with lots of extras like tea and water and very friendly staff.”
“This is such a great place to go! I personally have been going since it opened back in 1990. Also been getting the same sub from there since I was about 6 years old.Highly recommend the Canadian bacon hot sub, I do light mayo and add pineapple. Still just as good as when I was a kid. That's 34 years of consistency, and you don't see that ofteb!”