The Slip in Kirkland

80 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, United States

★★★★☆
(433 reviews)
Categories: Hamburger restaurant

About

Dockside casual spot featuring fresh burgers, fish and chips, house pulled pork, patio cocktails, local draught beers and more. Tiny spot with a big patio. Weekday happy hour from 3 to 5pm, dine in only.

Website
theslip2.com
Address
80 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, United States
Plus Code
MQGV+54 Kirkland, Washington, USA
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–8 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup On-site services Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Comfort food Happy-hour drinks Happy-hour food Late-night food Quick bite Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly Tourists University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
433 reviews

Most Mentioned

patio (31) fish and chips (14) drinks (12) summer (11) lake (9) pb&j (6) happy hour (6) tater tots (6) mushroom (5) grilled (5)
5 stars
237
4 stars
100
3 stars
37
2 stars
24
1 stars
35
★★★★★
December 15, 2024

I really love having this place in the neighborhood. It’s a quick bite of really good burgers with a lot of variety to choose from. Ingredients are clearly high quality. I’m a huge fan of the Cubano burger and the Thai PBJ. My parents love the mushroom burger and bleu balsamic. My kid demolishes the grilled cheese - honestly two toddlers could split it. Service has always been friendly and quick. When it’s not quick, they’re honest about wait times which have been accurate. Obviously they get busy in summer time but I like grabbing something all year. I don’t particularly enjoy the mobile ordering app, but they make it work with a smaller staff and obviously high traffic. So mobile ordering makes sense in this situation versus some other restaurants. Also once your CC info is saved to app, it makes returning very easy.

★★
December 11, 2024

$18 for a average burger with a cold hard bun. Plus a $1 per sauce side. The fries were frozen and looked like the ones I used to get from my college food court. Took me unnecessarily long to order through my phone then it would have in person. The restaurant was completely empty at that point. Ultimately not worth the quality of food and service. I recommend going to Moss Bay Hall instead

★★★★★
December 3, 2024

The food here is great. Can’ beat the outdoor patio and the water views both in the summer/fall. Can get super busy during the summer though. Washingtonians want to be out and eat outside as much as possible when the weather is warm.

September 2, 2024

I ordered the 4 piece fish and chips. I feel like the chef accidentally dropped the salt shaker in the food. It was not enjoyable to eat such a salty food. Service was horrible. No utensils. I go to get some from the designated tray but I’m stopped by the owners/ managers . He tells me I can’t touch the area since customers often touch all the pieces. I think that’s a great idea. I ask him why it was not brought to me with my food. No answer. Very rude. I’m so sorry that I gave them my business. Please save yourself and your money. It is not worth it.

★★★★★
July 11, 2024

Great Fish & Chips by the lake on a summer evening, outdone by the charming server who brought me condiments even though it’s actually self serve across the patio. Thanks for not making me get up, my dog got to nap & I got a great dinner & nice respite, too. Been coming here since 1993, a good local place to Slip in to.

July 7, 2024

DO NOT GO!!!! For the price you pay, the service, and the food you get it’s not worth a minute of your time. We waited for over an hour to get our food, service was incredibly slow, only two cooks in the kitchen, can barely ever catch the waiters to ask for utensils or any other needs. There were tables that were served before us even though we ordered before them. The waiters also seemed bothered any time someone asked for anything. We waited for over an hour for food that is incredibly OVERPRICED and it was below average in taste. The onion rings were over salted and the burgers don’t even have sauces or flavor. I seriously do not know how a business like this is still running!!! How could you make someone wait up to an hour and a half for food?!?! If I could rate this place below one star I definitely would.

★★★★
May 15, 2024

Great place to sit out on the patio, have lunch and cold bevvys, then walk through the kirkland waterfront and downtown shops. Summertime staple. The burgers are really good! Drinks are a bit pricy for the liquid yo ice ratio , but refreshing. The only hiccup in the experience at this location is the ordering and limited service after you sit down. The management explained to me it as too difficult to keep track of patrons orders and dine and dashers. Understandable, but in this area, I really don't see this as an issue if you have the proper staff on site during busier hours. This location is priced high enough and busy enough to give patrons more of a full service experience rather than us having to order on a website and or leave the table to order from the front counter. The line can sometimes get pretty long. (for lesser tech inclined customers.) Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and go here throughout the summer.

★★★★★
July 11, 2023

Staff incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive. Beautiful laid back atmosphere, with views of lake Washington from the deck. Food came quickly, was piping hot, and delicious. We enjoyed a burgerdilla and a slip burger with fries. Fries were particularly delicious. Would highly recommend for a delicious meal at reasonable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Returning customer. I love burgers here, quality of the meat is really good!

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I liked the food and vibe here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Lovely sat outside with a delicious Slip Burger with chips. Parking: There are a few parking spaces on the street, the rest is paid in the parking lot behind The Slip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Vegetarian options, good service, outdoor seating

★★★
July 22, 2024

Just for me to get a burger and drink was $35?!?!?! That is insane! It was good but holy cannoli. Essentially no service. They also did not ID when we ordered alcoholic beverages which was weird

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The food is fine. Fries could be more flavorful and the vegetarian patty is pretty good but falls apart on the first bite. The Thai PB&J burger is creative but I don t get putting whole peanuts in it. Drinks are pretty good. Servers always seem very busy/rushed, but friendly. I mostly go for the vibe, sitting outside by the water. Vegetarian options: The vegetarian burger patty is pretty good but falls apart every time. Get a fork with your burger.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The Slip burger restaurant is truly exceptional. I recently had the pleasure of trying their tri-blend pasture raised beef burger and it was absolutely delicious and juicy. The beef had a rich flavor that left me wanting more. Not only was the food amazing, but the server, a kind and polite woman, made the dining experience even better. I highly recommend The Slip for anyone looking for a delicious and friendly dining experience. Only downside: My chips were overcooked and slightly burnt.

April 22, 2024

One of the worst dining experiences I ve ever had. If you ve had a pleasant experience then that s great, maybe we had different staff. Ordered my food at 7:15, wasn t served til 7:40. Place was only half full. The service made me feel like the staff went out of their way to be rude. Tried to get a server s attention and she held a finger up at me. Apparently a serving of onion rings is 5? Maybe that s standard but seems skimpy to me. Asked for to-go boxes as they were closing in 20 mins and made it a point to remind all diners. Server sighed like it was such a burden on her. Then had boxes shoved in our hands. We thanked them and they walked away. No you re welcome or have a good night . Atmosphere is nice, food is okay, service is awful. Would not return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Easily the best burger in Kirkland. Also some of the best fries and onion rings. The Burgerdilla is my go-to, but the whole menu is good. Sitting out on the patio when the weather is nice with a cold beer is pretty much perfect. Weve now tried a bunch of the cocktails as well and they are great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We loved the burgers on the patio watching the lake. Food was excellent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food with an equally amazing view! Love the casual patio over looking Lake Washington! We had the Aloha and Thai PB& J burgers (and a grilled cheese) . Also, house made chips, fries and sweet potato fries were all stellar! Great, polite service. We plan to be regulars!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Patio is nice in summer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First visit here.when I was in the area for work. I got there right after they opened for the day so I was lucky enough to get a table. I ordered the Slip Burger and fries with Slip sauce. Burger was cooked perfectly and it was juicy. The Slip sauce was very good on the burger and fries. The fries were also done very well. Friendly service as well. I will be back for sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Loved the house made chips! Food was great, loved the house sauce as well! Will be back especially in the summer to enjoy their patio cocktails. Would highly recommend. Great service as well.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The burger was too salty, they forgot the bacon and were scolded for not asking for ranch before we paid for the order. I said I want no fries but was charged for the fries and brought fries Definitely not what it used to be. A fast food chain would have treated us better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

food is absolutely great, would recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Dont get burgers, highly disappointing. Get Fish and chips or salad and enjoy the nice PNW summer

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Spent a wonderful evening here. We ordered up OMG tasty cucumber gin and tonics with sweet potato fries. Beautiful seating outside. Great friendly service.

★★★
December 22, 2023

What has happened to behind waited on? You are now forced to order from a a website that you have to register with. It s ridiculous. Once you order from your phone, you get no confirmation of the order. I went and asked the weight staff if they had received my order. I m not a fan of this. Food and drinks were decent enough. Everything is over priced in this local.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food quality just wasn t there, would ve had a better burger at a drive through. Cheap prices gets cheap ingredients and zero service as it s all automated, but they still want your tip. If you just want a cheap price and don t care about quality then it could be a match for you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pretty quick for service and good food. Sometimes their hours don t make sense to me as they have been closed at times when I d assume they d be open.

★★
December 22, 2023

I ve always wanted to try this place! Very disappointed. Aloha Burger was about a half step above Wendy s. And charging $1 for a side of ranch is ridiculous. I will not be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

You have to try the pork grilled cheese! Always a great spot and amazing service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fries were good with great sauces. The vegan patty was ok not great. It s nice to have the vegetarian option available but maybe try out some different vegan patty providers. They even have vegan chicken Pattie s now a days that are good replacements. Overall great spot and location for some comfort food and drinks on a nice outside patio Vegetarian options: Vegan patty

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is horrible. Service is slow.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really like the fish on a salad!!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Where to start - the wait time was 40min for fish and chips + 1 hamburger with French fries. I can tell that it is not worth the wait The chicken patty didn t taste fresh and was still half frozen, not well cooked at all. The fries are extremely salty, like barely eatable. The fish was uncooked and the crust way to much cooked which they don t really master the frying process. I won t be coming to this place and I won t recommend you to go to.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One and done.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

2023: They raised the prices too far for a deck they couldnt afford. Wave off and go elsewhere. The Central for drinks. Whatever for food. TL:DR - The ideal small place setup with just enough to make most hotels jealous. Reminding me of the beach-side bars of FL from my youth The Slip is an appropriately intimate space and half of a bar. The menu has enough range in the sandwich category to make multiple people happy. Tables were a little sticky so perhaps a bit more could be paid attention to. The divine is in the details.

★★
December 22, 2023

Very basic food. Nothing exciting.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service! Kids drinks were forgotten, but the food made up for it The waiter was very apologetic and the staff are just all around friendly

December 22, 2023

Meh Dry burger. Ok fries

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice little outdoor spot to grab a drink and bite to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great patio lunch at The Slip! Burger and fish & chips were fantastic. Great location and friendly staff. LOVE the QR ordering system.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Snug and cozy little restaurant for burgers and fish and chips. Free coke refills, outdoor patio, and close to the waterfront!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food, good service and like the outdoor seating area in nice summer day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice place to visit. Service was amazing and the food was really great. Their patio needs a 10 star rating. Truly amazing place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious local burger joint, conveniently close to downtown Kirkland and Marina Park. Cafe style: order just inside the front door of this small restaurant, and then get served at your table by the friendly staff. Theres a couple tables inside, but if its spring or summer head out to the good-sized patio!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great burgers and fries. Eat there or in the park next door.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sitting outside enjoying the sunset with my dog, properly potent cocktail, tasty burger and fries, what more can I want?

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I like this place. It is my favorite in summer and is cozy. Anytime I go there I order a mushroom Berger. Its so delish.

★★★
December 22, 2023

The Slip-up was the only place we were able to get a table. Great idea to have a seat yourself service and to basically let customers take ownership for orders by placing orders at the bar. I think they were reallly short staffed when we were there which led to food taking almost 1hour per order to be prepared. The cocktails were also average and expensive. Our server/barman was very good, but I felt for the guy who had to run in between drink orders to also deliver food to tabels. In the end the food arrived and it was decent, but not worth the time and the $80 spent.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just a 3 min walk from the beach. Delicious burgers and Fries. Attentive Staff.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

You come here for the view. Great little place to sit outside on the water. Food is mediocre at best. You order at the counter and then food is brought out to you. Servers are very friendly. There is also a bar, although we did not imbibe this time.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

To start the service was good they where kind welcoming and food was promp. The environment was nice cute little place. Now my issue I ordered the plane Jane with cheese burger. It came as a bun, hamburger patty and cheese . That s a patty melt not a hamburger no lettuce tomatoes sauces anything just those three. The meat was cooked well I just believe it should be listed as a patty melt or stated more obviously there is nothing else. Also no fry s chips people call chips French fries. List them as potato chips. I may change my review if I come back. At this time I ate a couple of bites and tossed my food so a waste of $12 unfortunately.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious burgers right by the water front

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wonderful place. food is very good and mindful of sustainability for people, planet and animals. very kind and accommodating wait staff. highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: I dont eat glutens or dairy and they were happy to offer a burger with lettuce plus I was able to add other ingredients to existing burger and ask for other items taken off

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very tasty burger

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best burger place downtown! Be sure to try the sweet potato fries too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent fish and chips, those fries though !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best burger I ve ever had! Homemade blue cheese Great staff & views of the water!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The burgerdilla was very good. Beautiful on the water. A bit spendy for a burger tho

December 22, 2023

Went here for the first time. Hostess said there was a bit of wait on food but come on in for drinks. We ordered drinks on the app as normal. Once the order came out, the bartender with a large brown beard told us that the Starbucks we had, we either had to finish it outside the restaurant or throw it out. He was quite forceful about it and honestly, probably the meanest Seattle person I know especially hovering over our baby as he talked to us. Would it have been a problem if we bought from any of the local places? Probably with this guy. Plenty of places to go to in this area of Kirkland. AVOID this restaurant Update: Owner can talk about signs being posted but if we walk in and are greeted positively to come on in and sit where we like, then we order, pay/tip on the app, and then be reprimanded about the policy, then that is awful protocol and something of a bait and switch. DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT! Edit: The Slip is still the worst. I hope it s gone out of business

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best burger I ve eaten in a long time hands down.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The slip has the greatest staff and its always a great experience getting a meal there. They have breakfast now too! Delicious burgers also, and a great selection of drinks.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

No frills place. Either place the order at your table or place it inside and theyll bring your food out to you. Mainly outside seating with a few tables covered. We ordered onion rings, eggsdilla, Slip burger with grilled pineapple and their donuts. Also the pear gorgonzola salad. Everything was good except the donuts. Didnt like the texture. I would go back.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It s was a long wait for a very basic burger. Don t get me wrong, it s better than fast food, but nothing to go out of the way for. Maybe it s better with the ambiance of sitting on the patio on a warm summer day. I got the Slip Burger to go.

December 22, 2022

The staff is incredibly rude. They do not have any signs posted, however, said I cannot bring a bottle of water. They then say it is a city law that I cannot bring a bottle of water with me. Hint -- its not. And look at the wait times to get the very salty food. Edit: In response to the owner I challenge them to cite the law, or agree to add a sign. Believe it or not I actually try to respect posted signs. Add a sign or cite the law and I will be happy to remove the negative review. Until then it will stand.The Washington State Retail Food Code appears to make no mention of this law. Further, the other people bringing in coffee dont appear to get a second look. Why is that? But they ordered me to immediately remove it, or place it in my bag (which I did not have) then immediately left. Not an offer of water, or any human courtesy as they seem to imply. I stand by my review. My interactions with the staff was very negative.

★★★
December 22, 2022

The location is great on a sunny day, but they try hard so you have minimal interaction with their staff. You use the QR code and order and pay at the table. Sounds nice, but a bit cumbersome, feels the equivalent of going to Home Depot and using the self checkout. Food is okay but feel like they need to up their game. I used to really love this place, and I ll be back again on a sunny afternoon, just would like to see a little more personal touch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing burgers, for sure. Seating is all right, but the staff (and owner) are awesome! Nice dive burger joint. Parking: Only street parking, though a pay lot is right behind on the waterfront. Wheelchair accessibility: Straight access through the door or gate to the patio.

December 22, 2022

Poor customer service! If you want to substitute their chips that are coming with the burger, with fries ($3 more), after you paid for the order, they won t do it for the $3 dollars extra (saying it is not possible after the order went through). They give you just the option to order a regular side of fries, forget about substitution. Also, a tip for them- better to include those $0,45 for the sauce in the cost of fries, than asking customers for extra pennies.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The staff is very nice. The burger is ok. I tried burgers all over and TBH this one is just low effort... at least they dont over charge for it... 5 star for the staff 1 star for the chairs (the chairs are horrible) 3 star for the burgers Overall 2 star place. Put some more effort in your burgers please

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We came here for a snack and ordered bbq pork fries. We specifically asked the server how long it would be- she said about 35 mins, which was fine. Their wait time kept going up every time we asked. Some people who came after us got their food. Our server kept saying 10 more mins and no food. She was also not friendly and said can t do anything just wait for fries with bbq pork on top!! 50 mins wait for fries y all! Finally the owner/manager came and she said we have an easy order and to bump us up since we had to leave to be somewhere by 5pm. She was probably best part of the experience but overall Very disappointing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Stopped here after work for a happy hour. Atmosphere was great, drink selection was nothing out of the ordinary but I was able to get what I wanted - No complaints there. The QR code ordering procedure was a little weird for our group though, I think there is room for improvement.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

After 10+ minutes fighting their self-order app, creating an account, entering payment information, and constantly hitting issues in the app we left. Were not their IT department nor service staff. We wanted to like this place, but they seriously need to put the service back into being a restaurant and not be an in-person GrubHub experience.

December 22, 2022

Food is fine, its burgers and drinks, bussers are nice enough, but QR code menu and online payment is cheep, plastic, corporate, time consuming and impersonal. When we go out to eat with our family or friends we want to engage in our surroundings, not stare at our phones and punch in credit card numbers.. It s rude to expect customers to do this. Also when I went to the bar to get a drink I paid in cash, the drink was 7.66$, she came back with 12$ even, I held my hand out and expected the rest of my change and the clueless bartender looked at me in confusion. Then I said, I guess tipping in mandatory? She looked confused but idk why. Baffling why the anyone would make the choice for me to tip or didn t care about my change. I think you guys are missing the boat, yeah technology is great if you want to order some junk off amazon but not in the service industry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best salmon burger on the Eastside! Lovely outdoor seating, very relaxing, with a view. Parking: Parking is plentiful and includes wheelchair access. We dined in which was outside in their nice garden area with a view of Lake Washington.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The fish and chips are fire

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The only downside is long wait times, rest all good

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love the Cuban burger and pickle fries and the convenience of ordering from my seat on my phone

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great burger at a great location. Also their fries are the best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice outdoor spot. The bar has a great feel to it. Oh and a Monte Cristo also

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good price-quality ratio!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This unbelievably tiny restaurant feels like a sea shanty and has limited inside seating but a spacious patio, exemplary food and eager, friendly service. Just in off your boat? Check in at The Slip!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Met some girlfriends last night and had a great time sitting on the patio. The staff is super nice, and the Thai PB&J burger with fries and homemade chips were incredible! Highly recommend, and definitely returning!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing food and always great service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Five of us went on a Sunday afternoon. Great food and service. Patio worked out well.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

What a cool hole in the wall restaurant, friendly service, delicious food, and a warm outdoor fire pit to warm you up while scarfing down one of the best burgers in town!!! Will definitely come here again!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Definitely suggest this place. My burger was the best and not to mention the tasty cocktails. Choose them, give them your money.

December 22, 2021

During Covid 19 many businesses have had to make restrictions for customers to use restrooms understandingly; however the explanation given by the management was that they had furniture in their bathroom. When I asked to use the bathroom after eating and drinking two beers, they asked me to go down by the ice cream shop to use the bathroom. How is that fair? The most amazing part, is that the Ice Cream shop (literally down the stairs from The Slip) allowed me to use the restroom even after fully disclosing I was not a customer. When I gave my feedback to the manager in charge; he simply responded NOT MY PROBLEM?? You sell beer and food and expect your Ice Cream Neighbour to take your restroom obligation from your customers?? Again, not his problem!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very cute patio setup, and some great drinks. I love the little fire in the middle. Their setup for safe/socially-distanced checkout is pretty awesome and well thought out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best Hamburgers

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Having a restaurant open but having your restrooms closed is a recipe for disaster. 1 star.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I haven t even eaten here but just want to 5 star you guys to offset the negative reviews about not having the restroom open. There are literally 3 restrooms in very close proximity. Stop being lazy and just walk the extra 20ft. These small businesses have struggled immensely through this pandemic and to leave a negative review about something as ridiculous as that is simply despicable and you should be ashamed of yourselves. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, SLIP!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Burgers are plentiful and the fries are top not crispy through and through

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Bring back the old pb& j burger and the chili burger! I dont know why it was changed to a Thai version when the original was perfect.

★★★
December 22, 2021

Burgers average. Grilled cheese was so salty my kid couldnt eat it. I thought he was just being picky till I had one bite and overwhelmed with salt. We then asked for water and were told we had to buy waer. This is after pre-meal tipping 20% for zero service beyond having our food dropped on the table. Fries & onion rings are worthwhile. Great location. Just not worth the $70 for 2 adults 2 kids when we couldnt even chase our salt sandwich with water.

★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food, but virtually no service. Their ordering system is extremely confusing. You re supposed to order from your phone, but there was no option to put our table number. So you have to go up to the counter anyways to tell them. This confusion was mirrored with every other person there at the time. Also, they offer no tap water (unless you re a dog) and you must bus your own table. Don t know how they expect to make tips if they don t provide any service other than calling out your name once your food is ready.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

One of my favorite stops for casual food when y visit Kirkland. Call it nostalgia I dont know

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always good burgers and baked chips. Its also very nice to eat on the patio on a sunny day.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Just had the cheeseburger and it was good, I would come back again for it and for other items on the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Had a slight learning curve on service under COVID precautions (order online, serve your own water) but great once you figured it out, everything was wonderful! Awesome fish and chips, Cuban and onion rings. Bonus points for being dog friendly and having such a friendly, understanding staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Tasty burgers, tried fried pickles for a first time and I love it! Love the simplicity and outside sitting;) Thanks!

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I ve been wanting to try this spot for almost two years, and I got the Aloha burger.. It was one of, if not the most disgusting things I ve ever have tried in my life. Just imagine buying a bottle of grease for $12, drinking it, and thinking it d be just as good as the Aloha burger at the Slip.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Try the pickle chips, you wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

One of the best burgers around. Friendly staff. Good location for people watching in Kirkland, too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Really good burgers, and the fries are even better.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Been here a few times, great burgers and a decent beer selection with a nice outdoor seating area! The reason I feel so compelled to write this rewiew though is that they have my favorite onion rings ever. Theyre perfectly crunchy and perfectly salted. The selection of side sauces definitely doesnt hurt either! I will definitely be back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Odd place nice staff I had the balsamic Blu cheese burger it was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Tasty burgers and great cocktails to go.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I highly suggest sticking to their hamburgers and shy away from their lame chicken teriyaki burgers. If you want the later then go to Red Robin, as theirs are 5X better. The Slips cheeseburgers are awesome, as are the fries. DOGS ... the outdoor patio does allow dogs. So if you are a dog owner cheeseburger eating master, then this is your Kirkland house.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always a great burger!! Probably should stop going so often though. But its that good!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

They have good burgers at reasonable price and somewhat a beer selection and cocktails. The good is that they have good outdoor seating and self seating. The negative was the servers that you have wave down to server to get your order and once you get your food/drinks their no following to see you need anything else and so you had to walk inside to get their attention to help you out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Seattle Dog was delicious! Also recommend the Aloha Burger!! So good. Reasonably priced for sure, and the drinks/cocktails were also priced very reasonably and I enjoyed my gin and tonic very much! The staff was AWESOME on top of all that. Really enjoyed this place! Definitely will be going again :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great little spot very near the water. Lots of outdoor seating. Friendly service. Definitely recommend a visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great vibe and friendly staff. Food came out quickly, and as ordered. Theres a few fun twists on the menu like the Quesadilla burger, but also classics for those less adventurous.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The best in Kirkland... Great food. Great people... Great m I sic too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best little Burger spot off the path in Kirkland!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Breakfast!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

we came in pretty late and the people were so sweet and accommodating even though we were super loud and annoying! definitely recommend going there for the incredible service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

400 Sq ft of Quaint Comfort. Great food choices... BBQ pork over fries was Amazing!

★★
December 22, 2020

I went there with my grand daughter because it was a place I loved a while ago, burgers right on the lake, a fun light experience. However on this day, it seemed they did not care about the customers time. I left after waiting 40 minutes and still not receiving my order of a hamburger and a hot dog. I blame the cook. The wait staff were friendly and apologetic. The cook who was right there said nothing. I was diasapointed. So cant tell you about the food, but the service overall was not good, especially if you are on a schedule. Will not go there any time in the future. It was sunny out for this winter and I was waiting.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Lovely staff, and the Basic Breckie sandwich is very tasty. Really nice ambiance, and a short walk to the water

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The Slip was as delicious as ever. Stop by or you can order online.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Owner was very friendly and accommodating to our family. He was talkative with us as we waited for our food. Ill definitely go back every time were in town and in the mood for good grub!

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Hey- were all in this together. Lighten up on the front end! Good cook & kitchen. I guess new management is up tight... & LATE ON PICKUP TIMES. Update: I had to remove another star after youre crying response below. Everyone is going through the things you cite, not just you. you have me confused with someone else because it was not raining and the problem was not about me being inside the business- I wasnt.

★★★
December 22, 2020

After ordering online and being given a wait time of 1:25, I arrived exactly at 1:25 and was told it was going to be another 25 min wait. When purchasing online, I entered my phone number. As common respect, **especially if you re asking for a tip before hand**, you should call/text the online order customer and let them know your situation on time/being backed up and update the proper pick up time. We are all in this together and if you want returning customers, there needs to be mutual respect. Be cautious, the food is good but the customer service NEEDS WORK and proper leader/organization.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We enjoyed the slip burger and the bleu balsamic burger. Both tasty. Liked the lightly grilled bun. A bit of salt on the fresh cut chips would have been nice. Friendly service.

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Paid for grilled jalepenos, did not receive. No salad dressing on side salad. Asked if they could do lettuce wrap, yes but didnt put it on order. Had to ask for utensils, but no napkin. Bottom line, check your to go food thoroughly before you leave!! They take cash, but dont give change. People taking orders need to focus on the end result more ESPECIALLY when it is mostly take out due to the deadly virus.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I tried the Slip burger and it was decent. It comes with chips, so you need to upgrade if you want fries, which is a bit weird, but not a big deal. Fries were too salty, so next time Ill ask them to go easy on the salt.

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The food was greasy and disgusting. I had to through it in the trash.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Tasty and a different type of burger joint though a bit expensive. A delight none the less and worth the experience...

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Cute little place, with covered outdoor seating available. Score! I didnt get food but the beer was cold and tasty, and being able to get out during this pandemic is not taken lightly...

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Came here for a beer and it worked out well. Sat outside, didnt see any heaters. If it gets cold, not sure what theyll do as you cant go walking around drinking a beer. Its nice to have a beverage option this close to the beach. They do serve food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The Krusty Krab rises!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food is the bomb! I had the Slip Burger and the flavors just popped. Fun atmosphere, they were busy, but the staff was very friendly. It is a small restaurant, so its better for small parties of 2 or 3 with their current set up.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent fish and chips! The fish was tasty, with a lovely light crispy breaking. Im not usually a fan of the fries, but these were awesome! Fantastic meal.

December 22, 2019

New owners and new menu. We ordered lunch and 30 minutes later we had not been served. Somehow others that just came in were eating. Our server was MIA. I was too hungry to wait. I miss the old slip

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food and atmosphere was great. I gave three stars because service was disappointing. I was in restaurant business for over 10 years. Its ok that instead of Cola like I asked, server brought Root Beer, innocent mistake. Its not ok after pointing out, to bring the same cup. I tasted root beer in my cola, and I hate the root beer. Also, my daughter and I waited for our check for 15 minutes. Hopefully next time well get better experience.

December 22, 2019

Bad service

December 22, 2019

This has been my worst experience of hospitality in the United States. We were a party of 8 wanting to sit in patio and we were put in the reservation and were told a waiting time of an hour. We never received a call for an hour and 15 mins and when we went there they told us that we can t 8 people because that ll take all our patio. They didn t have the courtesy to call and let know of this. Wish I could rate them lower than 1 start

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Service was great, bartender excellent and quick drink service, cute outside patio, newly remodeled inside, good food, and great prices!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was great, service sucked

★★
December 22, 2019

My Caesar salad was knife and fork without listing it as one. It was on far too small of a plate not to mention part of the lettuce was brown and rotting. Needless to say it was also served with a plastic fork making it extremely hard to cut on a tiny plate. Prices were far too high for the service and food. Our first and last dining experience here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

You can get away with anything there, and I dont mean that in a bad way.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Had a great burger, good drinks, and got to sit on the patio. I will definitely be back again soon.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Pretty good food and vibe. Service was not great when we were there. Waited a long time to give an order. Maybe its just a one time thing.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Been coming here on and off for years. Hadnt been in since before they renovated so seeing it updated was very nice. Burgers are a great price for what you get. Im glad to see they still have a PB&j burger of some sort, though I didnt get it this time. I also highly recommend the Alfredo Burger, super tasty and while its messy use the chips to run through whatever Alfredo drips to the plate!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Fantastic!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

They keep messing up my order. Last time they forgot the bacon after I paid for it. And they messed it up again. Also they charge you a 10% gratuity even if you take out and don t eat there. There s a new burger place up the street by Santorini, just go there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I miss the old whole earth burger. BUT, the yam fries are the best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great burgers and delicious drinks. Wonderful staff!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Its great and a Kirkland classic but its soo small inside

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I had my daughters dog with me for the day so finding a place that was dog friendly was important. There is an outdoor seating area where dogs are allowed and they even provide a bowl of water. I had the Fishwich, which was maybe a hair on the small side for the 13.95 price. It was very tasty though and the addition of avocado put it over the top. The staff was attentive and friendly.

★★★
December 22, 2019

Went to The Slip around 2:30 to enjoy an outdoor meal. Unfortunately the menu has changed due to new management since last year. Attentive staff still good, but drinks are served in plastic cups. How environmentally incorrect! The burgers appear smaller than before. If one wants a chicken or veggie burger, its $3 extra! Burgers come with homemade-appearing potato chips, but fries are another $3! A side salad is a minimum of $5.95, so not a healthier option on my budget. My husband enjoyed his fish and chips, two pieces for $12.95. Due to higher prices, the plastic cups, and the menu changes, I doubt well be visiting as much as we used to. Bummer!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice sit out, no frills. Decent burgers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food in the best location in Kirkland!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good employees service is amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The burgadilla is my favorite thing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Improved dramatically under the new owners! The fried pickles with bleu cheese were delicious. The burgadilla was excellent as well. The nice patio and great drinks were a solid bonus.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Quick with the drinks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The fried pickles spears were wonderful and I was surprised how tasty a burger served inside a tortilla could be. I cant wait to go back. Bonus, great cocktails and, bigger bonus, so many fun dogs walking by the patio!

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Over an hour of waiting for a hot dog and chips. Compensation came in the form of more chips. When the food finally arrived, it was cold and sloppy. We probably should have left when the thought came up after 40 minutes...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Yummmm!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great burgers! Great service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Had a good time with tasty fish-n-chips and limited but excellent beer selection. Friendly waitress!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Rest in peace the slip. Had my wedding dinner here