RockCreek Seafood and Spirits in Kirkland

Rock Creek Grill in Kirkland has a tasty happy hour menu. The Hamachi, mussels and oysters were standouts for us. Hamachi a tad on the tiny size. We were there for my daughters birthday. Miles was our server and was the perfect amount of attentive. Enjoyed the benets for dessert . Would go back. Must be lovely in the summer out on the patio with the fire going

Food was fantastic & our server, Sam, went above and beyond!

Came here for a quick dinner. The service was fantastic and food was delicious.

I ve been here about four or five times. Although there s a lot to like about this restaurant, there are just as many things that really tarnish the experience. Starting with the positives: The cocktail menu is great and the bartenders are very good. When weather allows, sitting on the patio is really nice. The food (when they get it right) is great. Service is always friendly and attentive, but never overbearing. As for the not so great: The restaurant is INSANELY loud. Owner/manager take note: How many reviews have said the same thing? My ears feel like they re bleeding after 30 minutes. Install some sound deadening on the ceiling or something. Also, the kitchen is pretty hit or miss. I ve had to send back an entree. Lastly, I ve never spent less than $150 on a dinner for two.

Amazing everything try the Brock a fella oysters. Unreal. Like others have said the space is jet engine roaring LOUD! Absolutely needs sound panels you have to yell at someone next to you. But I love their food so much!!!

I chose this restaurant because my friend loves oysters. We had Sam as our waiter in the dining room and he was magnificent! He recognized that I wasnt quite sure what to order because this was more high-end restaurant than Ive been to, and so he guided me based on my preferences. He suggested that I try the sea bass and I did and it was so delicious!! I have never eaten sea bass before so I had no idea how great it would taste and the way they prepared it was just beautiful. My friend was also pleased with her meal but Im not sure the name of what she got. Regarding the food, it was excellent!! Unfortunately, we were seated right by the kitchen so I cannot attest to the ambiance. My biggest complaint is that we did not get served drinks for quite some time even though we were sitting at the bar for happy hour prior before going into the dining room for our reservation. The Bartender, who was making drinks right in front of us, didnt talk to us for a few minutes and then she said she asked if we had a reservation. I said yes and we continued to not be served. Finally she asked if we had ordered drinks. I said no. She said I told her yes when she asked 15 minutes ago. I said I may have misunderstood her, even though my friend stated that she didnt ask that. My issue is that even if I did misunderstand what she asked, she still waited too long to follow up. If it had been super busy I would give more grace, but it wasnt. Maybe I should have spoken up sooner, but I was confused. Overall it was fine. I knew it was going to be expensive; I was there for the experience and I guess I was expecting more. Thank goodness for Sam!!

Ordered Sea Bass and Chocolate Martini. The Chocolate Martini was ok, the Sea Bass was alright, overcooked. Overpriced, not finer dinner quality.

The food was good but was overpriced and the place well had a nice atmosphere. Was really loud inside. Id probably go to other places in the future

This restaurant is a very welcome new addition to the Kirkland dining scene. We have eaten at RockCreek three times now and have loved it every time. The service is amazing and the inventive menu changes all the time. Highly recommended!!

Great place for a team lunch! Food was delicious, great atmosphere, amazing staff! Will definitely be back!

We love rockCreek in Fremont and it s great to have this location on the east side. Yes the seafood is awesome but try all the veggie sides - smashed potatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and cauliflower. All well done!

The service was really good. The food itself was overpriced for what you get. The calamari came with what tasted like a bagged salad. The restaurant itself was very crammed and loud. If you are going here on a date I don t recommend it since you can t even hear the other person talk.

Was told hey friends you need to pay with more than a 5 after paying with cash; it was the change on the table. After this she said you cant pay with a $5 bill; no shit sherlock. My outfit is x9 the cost of dinner, dont profile people. Good food, por service. Also, dont offer people sparkling water without telling them its an upcharge; my local coffee joint provides it for free. Great experience before this, please train your waiters on correct conduct & to manage their own tables to avoid disrespecting people on their birthday.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Loved the sea bass lettuce wrap as well as the mussels bruschetta.

The food was excellent. The grit and shrimp were very tasty and savory. We sat at the bar, and the service was great.

Nice dining outside. Good food. Good service.

Beautiful place for brunch! Near Marina park public beach, perfect for a walk after.

Awesome food. Good service. Super loud

Showed up for our 11am brunch reservation yesterday, a busboy poured us water and then we waited until 11:25 for our waitress to come greet us, even though she walked by our table several times. The restaurant was not busy and we could see staff just chatting and hanging our by the kitchen. The waitress never apologized for the wait. After we placed our order, she went and got the order for a family of 4 that was just seated. We didnt receive our food until after the family of four had received their food and had been eating for a while. The egg white of my poached egg was raw, when I informed the waitress (after I ate the rest of my meal), all she said was okay! again, no apology. We were excited about trying this restaurant but will not go back after such horrible service.

Incredible service and tasty tapa style dishes make this a great place to dine at the Kirkland waterfront

Pricey but very good and fresh. Drinks were amazing as well.

The Fremont location is a favorite in Seattle, but service was absolutely horrendous at the Kirkland location. Sat at the bar and was completely ignored. Waited 45 minutes to place our food order after we had to flag someone down, and it wasn t that busy. Staff seemed to be in a disagreement. Continually had to ask for drinks, etc with no acknowledgment from the staff. Food was pretty good but not as good as the Fremont location. Also as others have noted the noise level is extremely loud. I hope they can improve because RockCreek truly is a great place.

Interesting takes on fish, almost over powering with something missing. Portions were very small. Sat below in the lounge which was pretty loud. The bill came and dang, $300. I was still hungry and had a second way cheaper dinner from a grocery store. Visiting the area for a wedding so most likely won t be back. Service on point though.

Scallops are good, but the fish with crab is too dry. everything s too salty. Not super impressed by the taste of food for the price. Service and atmosphere are great.

Terrible place! So disappointed in my first experience visiting a dining establishment in Seattle after hearing so many positive positive things. Waitresses were totally would not let us take a drink on the patio. Also they would not even service us cocktail napkins or coasters. Somehow I felt a racial vibe there seeing that we were the only non-Caucasians working and dining at this restaurant.

Had a great time

Delicious food !!

I really wanted to love this place, but I dont think I will be returning. The location of this restaurant is great. The interior is beautiful and the atmosphere is great. The service was good. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. Where the service failed was in the reception. We had reservations. The hostess was aloof and disinterested. We were seated at arguably the worst 2 person table in the house: right next to the kitchen. We were constantly swarmed by servers fetching food. We asked to be seated at one of the several other available 2 person tables but were told they were reserved. By the end of our evening (~2 hours) none of those tables had been occupied by other guests. Very disappointed by the restaurants seating policy. That alone would make me not want to visit again. The food itself was also somewhat disappointing. The potential is there for outstanding seafood; something the Seattle area truly lacks. The menu looks spectacular; there were so many dishes that I wanted to try. I ended up ordering the smoked trout salad, the seabass lettuce wraps and the branzini. The presentation on all the dishes were excellent and the raw materials were clearly fresh but all the dishes were overly salty. The smoked trout is by definition salty but the dressing had been oversalted. The end result was not really edible. The lettuce wraps and branzini were less so but still far too salty. Of the three, I enjoyed the branzini the most.

The price-quality ratio is off. This would be a cool spot if they halved prices. The side potatoes were bar food level (no horseradish nor old bay flavors as listed, the cheese sauce was average). Definitely not worth $15. The Sole fish, while fresh, was a minuscule portion. The French nurse cocktail had a disappointing flat profile. They boast that they dont cook salmon because it is too simple and local, but flying fish across the globe doesnt make for interesting dishes. This place tries hard to look like a gourmet restaurant, dont be fooled, it isnt.

We had really excellent cocktails there. Owner even created something unique just for me. Definitely worth checking out anytime youre in Snohomish!

So disappointed. Had hopes to enjoy a fabulous meal with friends but we could not hear each other. Noise level is off the charts. On top of that, food was nothing great.

My favorite seafood spot in Kirkland! Everything tastes amazing!! My favorite was the octopus, but it s splitting hairs. Impeccable atmosphere for a date!

Didnt have food yet, but old fashioned was perfect! Service was awesome!

We have eaten at the Seattle location and were very excited to learn the opening of the Kirkland location. Menu and Food: Everything is ordered a la carte, and the menu is fairly extensive with many fresh seafood options. However, the dishes were somewhat inconsistent with their descriptions. For example, in the vegetable section, the roasted cauliflower was not a hot dish but a kind of salad served cold. Weird. The octopus small plate had a very heavy sauce that overpowered the protein. None of this was apparent from menu descriptions. Some dishes were good, others not so much. Service: The server was nice, but the kitchen was slow. Our table of 6 were all served starters and mains at different times. Atmosphere: This location is crazy LOUD. There s something wrong with the design of this restaurant, the layout/material of the wall, etc. We had to yell at each other and our server to be able to hear each other. Parking is really difficult, we couldn t find any paid parking spots by the restaurant it s completely full. We found parking 5 mins walk away. I would not recommend based on inconsistent food and loud atmosphere.

10 stars of I can give it. Super delicious food. Very nice place. Outstanding service. Everything we ordered was super tasty! Highly recommended restaurant.

Came for lunch and loved every bite! The cauliflower heirloom was refreshing, light, creative and tasty. Our soft shell crab BLT was the same. Yum! I normally don t do dessert but after such wonderful bites I wanted to check out what they were doing there. We had the key lime pie. Perfect! Creamy and just the right amount of lime with fresh crust all made in a glass for a fun presentation. The menu is expensive so if you re ok with that you should come. . Our waitress Jennifer was top notch!

Everything was wonderful. They even do half-pours! So good!! We will definitely be back!!

The food was good, but it was very loud so it was hard to enjoy my birthday.

Solid new place near Kirkland Marina Park, nice selection of cocktails and luckily for me a couple dishes without dairy

We were in the bar, ordered a bottle of Prosecco. Placed on the counter to warm up. Our meals were very overpriced for the bland flavors. Service was terrible, nothing high end except the prices.

Expensive, small portion. Not worth it

Excited to have a fabulous upscale restaurant in downtown Kirkland. Yummy oysters, fab champagne, next level service, great location, beautiful ambiance

Had a fantastic dinner here last night. The yellowtail crudo starter was very fresh and flavorful. Heirloom cauliflower salad was surprisingly tasty - wanted to try something different! I ordered the NZ roughy and it was cooked perfectly. My friend ordered the Fijian Yellowfin tuna and absolutely loved it as well. Service was spot on. It does get loud inside and felt a bit cramped. Paloma cocktails were delicious and they dont hold back on the liquor - wasnt too strong, but they dont skimp on the alcohol. I would return to try more dishes as so many sounded interesting. Food going by to other tables looked beautiful - I would return to try more dishes!

Great food, great services.

It is my new favorite restaurant everything was great: service, food, drinks. The very best oysters you definitely should check it out

Absolutely delicious seafood, new, interesting recipes, perfectly skilled personnel.

The food: if you are used to Anthonys or Dukes seafood or Italian style seafood, it may take you by surprise that this fusion seafood is nothing like those. The yellowtail starter is just okay, its raw but lack some dressing. It is not as tasty as sashimi with wasabi. The to-go style calamary was spicy and interesting, a very small amount of calamari added with fried chips and some fresh greens. The dressing made all the difference. Its tasty but I wish it had more calamari in there. The cauliflower salad is very unique and tasty with pine nuts and thinly sliced cauliflowers. The potato buns are tasty buttery. Grouper with garlic butter sauce tasted a bit bland Overall food portion is on the smaller side. The atmosphere: modern and open, newly remodeled space. The problem is the sound. I think its because of the glass windows and tile flooring, which bounces the sound with no absorption making the place really noisy even with not many people inside. Overall its an interesting experience.

I have been here 3 times. The first time I had a female waitress and she was super personable and friendly and she made an impression. I was like, I wanna come back. Unfortunately, its been downhill from there. The second time was with a different waiter, he was fine/good. But today, this time was disappointing. The waiter didnt have much personality and didnt make any small talk. Straight to what do you want and leaving for long periods of time. And after ordering an appetizer and oysters and getting them, he was gone for a long time. Im talking 15- 20 minutes without checking in. I was planning to order more, but in that time I got full. I left disappointed because I spent over a hundred dollars and I was really looking forward to the key lime pie. The food all 3 visits has been excellent, the hostesses very friendly and kind, but the service made me disappointed. For the prices this restaurant charges, I wasnt happy with the service. If youre looking for somewhere to eat in downtown Kirkland, I recommend: The Bottle and Bull and Cactus, as both have great food and great service.

A bit noisy but very tasty. Especially the scallops, but all the sauces were amazing. Parking very strained by harbor event.

Delicious food, wonderful service. Great new spot in Kirkland. Glad to see this restaurant on the East side. The food is amazing but if you are looking for an intimate, quiet dining experience, it wont be here - it is pretty loud and harder to hold a conversation. There was a cute downstairs area that was much quieter - not sure if that can be requested instead but if you want quiet, ask. Otherwise, great food and service.

An absolute gem for brunch lovers! The food is simply amazing, with every dish bursting with flavor and freshness. What truly sets this place apart is the incredible team, including the owner, who are the nicest, most welcoming people youll ever meet. A perfect spot for a delightful and memorable brunch experience!!! Make sure to give it a try :)

We are big fans of the Seattle location, and thrilled when this place opened up in Kirkland. We ve now been twice, both special occasions, and I don t know that we will be back, unfortunately. Not until they fix the acoustics and get some sun shades. It is SO INSANELY LOUD in there we were shouting to be heard. Even the servers had to yell. The situation is made worse by the bar, which the night we visited was populated with drunk guys taking the overall volume way up. The patio doors were open and I love the idea of bringing the outside inside except that those of us seated left of the bar were blasted by the sun. Like, wear your shades, gulping water. It just felt like too much work to eat there.

This will be a Kirkland staple for sure. The food was incredible, the dishes were well balanced and seasoned and the flavors were amazing. There s a significant amount of variety on the menu and each dish was executed perfectly. It s absolutely beautiful inside and super clean. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful navigating the menu. Highly recommend. Would come back.

Great experience delicious food

The food is always good, well prepared, and expensive. The service is adequate - friendly but not polished. This place is very noisy, with no noise dampening it is hard to hear the person next to you.

Food is fantastic! It was packed when we went and very noisy, so take note if that bothers you.

Great food and bar. The bar area would be the place to sit.

Super happy we have this restaurant in Kirkland! Delicious, fresh, flavorful food. Every dish was unique and so well balanced. Cocktails amazing. Service was very attentive and laid back which was so relaxing. Highly recommend!!

Great spot and will go back. Looking forward to their patio opening. HAve to say it is loud inside and hope they fix this over time

Not a great place for anniversary/dates. You pay finer dining price but not finer dining quality and service. We loved the Seattle location and were very excited to learn the opening of the Kirkland location. So when our 5th anniversary came up, we booked a reservation to celebrate here and also put that as the reason as our reservation. Food: the Chilean sea bass was not tender at all and overcooked. I ve had this dish 3 times at the Seattle location and it was my favorite. And i know how it should taste like if it s cooked the way it should. The sauce was also extremely strong in flavor it s not complimenting the fish anymore. Everything else we had also seemed to have doubled in seasoning compared to Seattle location. It s so crazy salty. Service: from the moment we arrived to the moment we left, there was no congratulations said to us at all despite we put 5th anniversary on our reservation. Other than that, the service was very courteous. Atmosphere: this location is crazy LOUD. There s something wrong with the design of this restaurant, the layout/material of the wall etc. We have such a small 2-person table but we have to yell at each other, more than once, to be able to hear each other. Parking is really difficult, we couldn t find any paid parking spots by the restaurant it s completely full with 8 more cars circling around trying to find a spot; eventually we found street parking 5 mins walk away.

The Fish was simply perfect. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. Service was amazing. The negative: so loud that a normal conversation is impossible without shouting. But more importantly, the chairs were the most uncomfortable seats since the stone age. Too bad since this was an great addition to Kirkland

Great food, location, service, but you must be able to read lips if you dine here. The noise level is insane there is a smaller bar downstairs that is intimate & quieter, we tried to move down there. It the hostess was not accommodating. Food for five with cocktails & drinks were average for Seattle $410+. I think they should be more accommodating to their customers, we won t be coming back because of the hostess not being accommodating to our elderly father who was hard of hearing too bad since we are locals in downtown Kirkland I guess customers don t come first. If I was coming with a date? Maybe.. but would try out downstairs first. (Our reservation was at 4:30 pm) no reason they couldn t accommodate us..

The sound is this brand new restaurant is horrible. I cant hear the person at my table. Music sounds like deep humming and your cant hear the music, just the bad bass PLEASE GET A SOUND PERSON TO WORK ON SOUND. Tiles in ceiling to start. Alao put sliders on the wood chairs. It sounds horrible when customers slide them!!! Food is delicious and service is great.

Great place great service great people.

Excellent food and service just like the Seattle location. My only complaint is the acoustics inside are terrible. Its very hard to hear even the person sitting right next to you as the noise travels so much. Definitely not an intimate environment. I think this is due to still the hard surfaces used to create the vibe. Lots of metal, wood and concrete. Nothing to dampen noise. I noticed their other restaurant had Flint Cattle co had the same issue which also was a negative for me. Incorporating some softer materials or using some dampening material would go a long way.

Had an amazing evening. The staff couldnt have been better and the food was excellent. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back soon. Great job

Love their new Kirkland location! We always enjoy eating at FlintCreek, Bar Sur Mer, and RockFreek Fremont and they continue to impress here! Great food and delicious cocktails!

Excellent food and service...2 very enthusiastic thumbs up!

One of the best seafood restaurant I ever had. You absolutely have to try it! And as a fan of sparkling water, discovered the best: Topo Chico ! Food

We went to Rockcreek for a chill night out and were not disappointed. The starters were delicious with some really interesting flavors and textures going on. Drink-wise the espresso martini hands down one of the best Ive had. Props to the bartender! Service-wise, no complaints. Everyone was super nice and pleasant. But heres the kicker: the place was loud. Like, really loud. It was tough to have a conversation without practically shouting.

Great seafood, great service, this is a brand new restaurant in Kirkland, a bit loud but that s typical in an American restaurant, I ll definitely return to try more seafood dishes

I am usually disappointed with the quality of seafood in Washington even though we are so close to the ocean. However, everything we had here was delicious. Try the Chilean Seabass, the sauce and the herbs compliment the tender fish so well.

Fantastic seafood selection. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Very friendly and attentive server with very classy but laid back atmosphere. We will definitely be back soon!

Food is ok but overpriced.

Since opening a month ago, we ve already dined there twice. The dishes are so different and innovative. You won t see these dishes prepared like this anywhere else. Everything we tried was fresh and tasty. The servers are really nice and price is fairly reasonable. It can get a little loud when the restaurant fills up. There s a public parking lot nearby but it s often full. The corner street out front is also under construction and it looks like it may stay like that for a little bit. It s still easy to walk to but be aware of some street closures in the area. We ll be back again and again! What a great addition to the Kirkland dining scene.

Very loud , can t even hear the person sitting across the table, very creative food and great seafood options

Excellent food, excellent service. Note that when busy, this restaurant is very noisy; you will need to speak loudly to be heard by the people across the table from you. We have eaten here twice and both times were happy with every dish.

10/10 would eat here again. Leah was awesome. She made sure we had a great experience. The menu has some of the freshest and tastiest seafood we ve ever had. Local and seasonal forward. Beautiful view of Lake Washington. I highly recommended you sit at the bar have a cocktail, slurp some oysters, and chow down. We left with full belly s and happy hearts.

This place is extremely loud. I don t remember going to a restaurant and feeling the noise piercing through my ears. My husband and I decided to try it out as we heard great things about their food. Now I don t know if it s just lack of food options in Seattle that makes this place shine as the food is good but not amazing and certainly not worth the dollar amount attached to every dish. Portions are extremely small. Large plates are actually smaller than small plates just placed on a larger plate. Id recommend sticking to appetizers and small plates. Over all extremely disappointed!

Delish! I had the orange roughy with crab piccata. It was fabulous. Great service also.

Well done, Eric! Amazing food and the staff was welcoming and attentive. So happy to have this in Kirkland! Loved the Old Bay potatoes.

Executive Chef Eric Donnelly has done it again, opening his latest culinary masterpiece, ROCKCREEK SEAFOOD & SPIRITS on the shores of Lake Washington in Kirkland. Building on the success of his flagship Fremont location and FlintCreek Cattle Company, his newest tour de force is a welcome and much needed addition to Seattle s Eastside. The restaurant is housed in the historic designated 1930 s Webb Building, painstakingly restored to its splendor by renowned architectural firm Chesmore Buck. On the modern interior, the vibe is clearly Montana fishing meets understated Pacific Northwest charm . Design elements include black metal, exposed wood trusses a homage to the past, and rich walnut accents bringing home a sense of warmth, hospitality and welcome. An expansive bar with dozens of libations overlooks the lake. An outdoor patio provides for alfresco dining during long summer evenings. Downstairs is a cozy and inviting bar with a huge fireplace, perfect to bring cheer to fall and winter. The restaurant serves Dinner, Brunch, Lunch and has a Happy Hour. At Dinner, starters include the shaved Heirloom Cauliflower with farro, pine nuts and Calabrian chili, the melding flavors enhanced by pecorino. Small plates have many gems the Hawaiian Tombo Tuna Tartare is a crowd favorite, served with a delicious blend of anchovy, horseradish, rye cracker and topped with a quail egg. Coming in a close second is Chef Eric s take on Bruschetta - Totten Inlet mussels served with saffron aioli, garlic confit and dill. The main course is where Chef Eric s skills shine to perfection. The amazing Chilean Sea Bass Provencal literally melts in the mouth, its smoky buttery flavor accentuated by caramelized shallots. Other stars include the seared Hokkaido scallops and the Baja Brown Grouper with jerk marinade and bacon-onion mojo. Leave room for deserts particularly impressive is the decadent Ricotta Apple Beignets with caramel crème anglaise and the signature RockCreek S mores, the Chef s version of Valrhona chocolate mousse with smoked meringue. ROCKCREEK SEAFOOD & SPIRITS brings it all together with its pescetarian gastronomy. Fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked seafood, flavors that meld cohesively and impeccable service, all housed in a superbly architected space by the Lake. Your body and soul will be well nourished! I predict that James Beard 3-time semi-finalist Chef Eric Donnelly will soon be a winner!

Welcome to Kirkland, RockCreek!!! This space needed such a great restaurant. Favorite dishes: the calamari hamachi, sole, Old Bay potatoes, and dont skip dessert!! Weve followed the chef for decades and he doesnt disappoint.

So excited to have this Seattle staple here in Kirkland. We went yesterday and they absolutely crushed it!!! The food was beyond excellent, the service was perfection and the build was absolutely stunning! Smoothest opening night I ve ever seen.

My husband and I were so excited when we heard about Rockcreek opening in Kirkland and it did not disappoint! They have a great cocktail menu and a delicious main menu. The drinks, food, and service were all amazing; we will definitely be back for many meals in the future. We loved the fresh oysters, sea bass lettuce wraps, and key lime pie dessert.

Stopped in for a nightcap after a show in Seattle. The space is awesome, friendly and welcoming staff. I can t wait to check it out during the summer months. My wife and I each had cocktails, I enjoyed an old fashioned which is garnished with a fig instead of cherry, a nice unique touch. The beignets are crazy good, CRAZY GOOD. Glad this spot is here, such an awesome location. It will be a regular spot for us.

I was wonderful night. Excellent foods and service!

Food and service was top notch, these guys don t miss. My only gripe was that it was LOUD in there. Much louder than their Seattle spot. Maybe it was our table but it was hard to hold a conversation the entire night.

So delicious. We came here for happy hour and had a few small plates and cocktails. It was all tasty and well prepared - we ll be back for sure!