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Barking Frog

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Local(425) 424-2999

14300 NE 145th St
Woodinville, WA 98072

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Barking Frog
Local(425) 424-2999

14300 NE 145th St
Woodinville, WA 98072

http://www.barkingfrog.org

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The Open View

For three star American, try Barking Frog in Woodinville. This place is moderately priced. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, lunch, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Barking Frog

Citysearch | Noteworthy Northwest cuisine draws knowing diners and oenophiles to Woodinville's wine country.

This small, elegant restaurant with extraordinary neighbors--Willows Lodge to one side and the Herbfarm to the other--is drawing devoted diners from across the Northwest. Locals in pressed khakis and polo...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/08/2005
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User Reviews of Barking Frog

Yelp.com Review - by John S.

5.0 of 5 stars. We love this place. For a great summer evening hop on the bike trail and stop here for an amazing dinner - but don't forget the flashlight if you want to try the tasting menu. ;-)
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremiah A.

3.0 of 5 stars. The barking frog probably wouldn't be my first choice for a date. Given that it is often forgotten tucked in behind the Herb Farm and near several more casual more attentive restaurants, like the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Special Diets

Very accomodating to vegetarians and gluten-freers - just ask!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff K.

4.0 of 5 stars. A semi-hidden gem, often overshadowed by the Herbfarm next door. Wonderful for brunch the morning after an Herbfarm evening where you spend the night at Willow's Lodge.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie D.

1.0 of 5 stars. This was probably the worst service I have experienced anywhere. We came here for brunch this weekend- it was crowded when we arrived, but thinned out after about 20 minutes. There were plenty of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lane W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have had some of the best meals of my life here. Wonderful for breakfast brunch or dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I started the evening off in a FAB dress and feeling like I was having a Cinderella experience. I was absolutely looking forward to the eveing and was expecting great things.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I enjoyed dinner outside in the courtyard, next to the fountain. It was very serene. The wait staff was solid. My date (a first date) did not see anything she liked on the menu when she viewed it…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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some good, some bad

My husband and I went to the Barking Frog for our anniversary and the meal...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aly M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Give it a shot! We went during the dine around Seattle promotion. Definitely worth going then for the deal. Otherwise, it's a little pricey. The entrees were good, but the desserts were bland. We…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I would love to love the Barking Frog. It's super close to our house and would be great to rely on for special dinners, the occasional nice breakfast out, etc. We've been seven times; once for lunch,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I liked it - but the food wasn't bad, the food was in fact good. But, I think it's over rated. Service was good. I just thought the food was kind of run of the mill...I guess it's good for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ms. D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the huge central table/fireplace combo at this place. I had braised Halibut with fresh spring peas and pancetta. It rocked my world. I will be back.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply excellent food, service, and wine. What else do you need? Oh yea, and great ambiance. I started with a salad which was topped and dressed perfectly. Then for my entree I had the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lane W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place. Wonderful place for brunches. It sits right next to the Willows Lodge and the Herbfarm and has a good atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karen h.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was the first 'good' restaurant my family went to when we moved to the Eastside from the Bay Area, and it cheered me up and gave me hope. We walked in with no idea what it was like, we just used…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I drove to the Columbia Winery in Woodinville on Saturday with my wife and son to pick up our tickets for wine tasting next weekend ("A Passport to Woodinville"). It was about 1 pm and everyone was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have just found my new favorite haute cuisine restaurant on the eastside! The dining room is small and intimate with a fireplace to keep you warm. The menu is very creative and has a fair amount of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mochamocha L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great Service... but.... Hm... remember the mastercard commercial? " The service was great, the wine was fantastic, the food was pigeon." My friend took me there to celebrate my birthday. I order the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

4.0 of 5 stars. When I go back here I'm going with 10 or so people, however many you need, and we're going to sit around the big giant table that has the fire in the middle of it. The exposed wood in the lodgey…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Myra S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to say that this place surprised me. Usually restaurants that are associated with hotels/lodges are there because they *need* the hotel clientle to even turn a profit, but this place is an…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anje V.

5.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere was stellar. My baby daddy and I dined with a group of foodies with a penchant for wine and witty conversation. We all sat at the stone table with a gas wood fire as the centerpiece.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabella W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here on a recent business trip, and absolutely loved this quaint little restaurant across the driveway of our lodge/resort... plus the fact that it was "free" made it even better! Overall, I was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Tea

Should be served in a pot. Or even a cup. At the very least- at the table...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcus P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Barking Frog has to be one of the best wine restaurants in all of Seattle. Granted I've only had lunch there, on two different occasions, but the overall atmosphere, service, food, and wine were…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Great night

We had a great night there. The food was very favorful, the server was professional but not stuffy, and the wine list was good. Don't go there if you are in a hurry or don't want to spend 70.00 plus for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M G.

4.0 of 5 stars. My sister and I went here as our 1st pick on the 3 for $30 event (used to be 25 for $25 - guess things are getting expensive) for November. I definitely feel it was an excellent choice! The…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by judy n.

4.0 of 5 stars. note: this review was originally posted in my personal blog during the 25for$25 promotion in november of 2006. after our experience at the herbfarm, we thought it would be interesting to try out its…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lance F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Another 25th year anniversary dinner, this one with Susan and I, at the Barking Frog. This restaurant was recommended by an office mate, so I made the reservation. When we arrived the hostess…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Great expectations crushed

We came to the Barking Frog for our 25th anniversary with great expectations...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Great expectations crushed

We came to the Barking Frog for our 25th anniversary with great expectations. The evening started off great - stylish room and a pleasant server who made an excellent wine recommendation. It all went for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Good Food... Poor Service

My brother and & stumbled upon here. We had heard great things and the food was good but...... worst service ever. The hostess was a snot, the server was too. Maybe you missed it but the guest it what your...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Incredible all around

The Barking Frog is amazing. I brought my father here for his birthday and we did the tasting menu, a big splurge but so worth it! Each course was fabulous and paired with the most amazing wines! The service...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I stayed at the Willows Lodge and came over for breakfast one morning. I was expecting it to be overpriced and good but not great. My breakfast was so very good! The best omelet that I've ever…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have to confess that my husband and I used to go here very often in the first 2 years of their opening... then we lived at the Willows Lodge for 3 months after a failed pipe- water everywhere-…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Au contraire to these bad reviews!

I can't believe that any of these people had a bad time at the Barking Frog! The food is amazing and the staff so friendly and helpful. It's so unpretencious - and comfortable. I dine there at least once a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Big dissapointment!

My husband and I were visiting the area from North Carolina and we wanted to go to some of the best restaurants in the area. We both love fine food and wine. After reading about the Barking Frog we made our...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Excellent Food

I have to admit I didn't know what to exspect when I arrived with an out of...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by DPB T.

3.0 of 5 stars. lunch was excellent esp. the kobe sliders. lose a star for service though. not sure if it was an off day, but the lunch service was glacially slow.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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great food

I love the food and atmosphere. I go there all the time as it's close to home!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lydia K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum! Since I've never had to pay for a meal here (someone else has always treated me), I haven't had to worry about the cost of what I've eaten. The location and atmosphere are both great. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grae C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food here is fantastic, of course. We're lucky to have several great restaurants in the area though, so what really set this restaurant apart was the service we received. Our staff was friendly…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Wine Guy, Wine Snob.

We went to the Barking Frog last week. I love their food. We ordered a bottle of wine. Here comes this guy, so full of himself. I could drive across the bridge for this kind. I know it's hard to believe but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gavin N.

5.0 of 5 stars. As Michelle wrote, Barking Frog truly is a credit to the 25 for 25 deal. I really did like how Barking Frog chose to use actual menu items & sizes for their 25 for 25 deal I'm very glad Barking Frog…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tom n.

5.0 of 5 stars. Located in a charming log cabin amidst a tall forest backdrop, herb garden, and winery close by. The chef changes his menu to match each season, definitely a place you can't get bored over. They…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Barking Frog in Woodinville is a credit to the marketing promotion that is Twenty-Five for $25. Generally, I am fairly disappointed in the restaurants that are participating. They throw together an…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie J.

5.0 of 5 stars. One word... AMAZING! Not knowing what to expect - I ventured out on Valentine's night... I ordered the tasting menu and was blown away. By far the most amazing meal that I have ever had. I enjoyed a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sandwiched between 2 of Woodinville's most popular wineries, the Columbia Winery and Chateau Ste. Michelle - also next to the Redhook Brewery, and close to Delille Winery as well as many other local…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alix H.

5.0 of 5 stars. We stumbled upon this terrific restaurant during the Twenty-Five for $25 special (happens for the entire month of March and November) and have gone back for special occasions ever since. There's a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Good, but not relaxing

The Barking Frog is located next to The Herbfarm and Red Hook, in the south-west corner of Woodinvil...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Three stars may be generous with this one. For someplace this expensive I expected a bit more. The first major strike is the tables themselves. We were sat at a two-top sandwiched between two other…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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A return to form

A group of friends tried Barking Frog recently as part of the 25 for $25 promotion. We've been several times before, and were a little disappointed the last few times (after initially being blown away). I'm...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Slow Service!

Nice place but the service is very slow and the food is average. I will not go there again. Nothing special.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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The surprises are in the details!

My Mom and I happenstance across this lovely place one day when driving around in the countryside. We wondered in for lunch and go back for every Mother/Daughter reason we can find. We find it to be our oasis...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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The ordinary became extraordinary

My fiancee and I stopped in during wine tasting for a casual lunch and we were thoroughly impressed. The service was excellent. I never had an empty glass of water. I ordered what I thought would be a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mackenzie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only ever eaten breakfast here after staying at the Willows Lodge, but let me tell you - one of the heartiest and yummiest breakfasts I've ever had! Great for a post-Herbfarm morning.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Totally not worth it! Yes the food is good, to bad the portions are so small you will need to go eat someone else after. This is the kind of place you take someone you are trying to impress, not the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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Wonderful Anniversary Dinner

After spending the evening at Barking Frog I have nothing but good to say. The staff was friendly, courteous, and very attentive. They knew we were celebrating our anniversary and they made a point of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MM R.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're willing to make the drive out to Woodinville, this is a fabulous restaurant. I've been for a ladies lunch and it was fun to revel in the midst of some serious power lunchers (whatever).…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Yummy

I adore Willows Lodge and I love this resturant. I've probably eaten there 10 or so times and loved...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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All Class

We were meeting some friends at Forecaster's at the Red Hook Brewery when we discovered the Barking ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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25/$25 March 2005

Our group of 6 stuggled to hear each other over the noise. I had the carrot and ginger soup, the asparagus and morel pot pie, and the coconut flan for dessert. The soup was good, but missed being great: It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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My thoughts....25 for $25

I had dinner the Bark Frog last night for the first time and took advantage of the 25 for $25 promotion. The dinner itself was good. I went with the prawn appetizer which was excellent, seared halibut - cooked...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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Good Ambience

Came to the BFrog for the 25 for $25 offer. This was my second effort with this offer and I again found the food disappointing. Apparently local eateries put their very worst foot forward for this......
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2004
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anymannie

I was very impressed by my recent dining experience and food at the Barking Frog. Though a bit of a distance from its competitors in the Seattle area, this restaurant sucesfully soared above with an innovative...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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Very Loud Barking

The food here is excellent in terms of both quality and presentation and they have a better than average wine list (although it is organized in a way that only neophytes will enjoy). The service is also very...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2004
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Get the multi-course meal with wines

We thought it would be busier on Cinco de Mayo, but we practically had the place to ourselves for dinner. You could guess, then, that the service was fantastic. We decided to go all-out and get the tasting...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2004
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great escape

Fabulous getaway meal for Seattle folks. I've had both lunch and dinner at the Barking Frog and found both very well prepared and presented. Lunch was a simple crab salad with a light use of dressing. Dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2003
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Best Food!

I recommend The Barking Frog for anyone wanting to celebrate out in wine country...it is a nice place with good food, the major down side is that it is terribly overpriced. When the service is on the ball, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2003
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Snobbish staff

The food at the Barking Frog was okay. We came for breakfast after biking. The Dungeness crab cakes was great and the Chicken apple sausages were exceptional as well. But, the service was another question. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2003
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Food is tasty, but has little flair

Great presentation and very tasty. Tends to lean to the traditional/classical side ,however, and lacks originality and flair.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2003
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Exquisite food!

It's close to the Red Hook Brewery. I must say it was some what hard to find but completely well worth the trip. I would recommend this place to anyone. Special occations and such are a must but I do worn you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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Overhyped Hotel Cuisine

It's tough to live in the shadow of the Herbfarm. The Frog has decent food, but for the prices, most dishes aren't worth it. Their soups are great for a chilly night and the desserts are quite lovely, but we...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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reliably great food

Quite simply, this is some of the best food available in the Seattle area. It beats many of the popular downtown restaurants hands down, and the fun of going out to Woodinville for a good meal adds to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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A Northwest Delight

I took a friend from San Francisco to the Barking Frog for his birthday. He is a major foodie, always talking about how restaurants are outstanding in San Fran. I was eager to show him what NW cuisine is like....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Nice but tariff's too high

My wife and I dined here a couple of Saturdays ago. The ambience is very pleasant, casual yet upscale. Our particular server was very genial and knowledgeable, and the food was quite good. We're very familiar...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2002
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Eastside Favorite

I'm not sure if that last person who reviewed the Barking Frog actually went there. I have had dinner at the Frog about 5 times now and I find it better each visit. True, they are mixing elegant service style...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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Superb Service and Excellent Food!

Where can you go for a nice dinner with a cozy atmosphere and a beautiful setting? The Barking Frog in Woodinville is all of those and more. Last night, for my first anniversary, my husband and I went to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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HungryForMore

There were many wonderful things about Barking Frog considering we came in without a reservation on a Friday night. Not only did we get seated at the wonderful round table by the fireplace, but we received...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2002
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Excellent!!

I went there for dinner and it was excellent. I had the tenderloin & potatoes w/blue cheese gratin. I have not seen desserts like theirs. Molten chocolate cake was to die for.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2002
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Seattle Times

it's not easy being the next-door neighbor to a legend like the herbfarm in woodinville, but barking frog manages to dazzle at times with its simple, rustic northwest food. the menu's uneven, though, and some...
seattletimes.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

an elegant destination among the wineries...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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OpenTable

It's difficult to say what is most appealing about the Barking Frog - the food, the wine, the atmosphere. All of the above earned this casual bistro featuring country fresh Northwest cuisine rave reviews....
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