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Herb Farm

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Local(425) 485-5300

14580 NE 145th St
Woodinville, WA 98072

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Herb Farm
Local(425) 485-5300

14580 NE 145th St
Woodinville, WA 98072

http://www.theherbfarm.com

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The Open View

The Herbfarm is a three star restaurant in Woodinville. This place is moderately priced. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features fine wines.

Expert Reviews of Herb Farm

Citysearch | The most extravagant dinner in the Northwest is a culinary delight.

Fabrics in rose and forest-green cover walls, chairs and tabletops. Votive lanterns and ornate table settings add to the fancy look. Nearly everyone is celebrating an occasion--even if it's nothing more than a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/29/2006
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User Reviews of Herb Farm

Yelp.com Review - by James J.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place deserves a one star-in fact, Im really surprised at the number of 4 and 5 star marks. I dont mind paying top dollar for a 5 star restaurant, but these people are ridiculously…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen A.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a treat...! Me and two dear friends sat at the European communal style table. Friend 1 = out of towner, steak and potatoes kinda gal. Friend 2 = local, versatile palate, all about trying new…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn P.

5.0 of 5 stars. After two previous meals at the Herbfarm, you can assume that I find the over the top "Shabby Chic" decor, the garden tour and the pigs all delightful and in keeping with a landmark meal such as the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eleanor h.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok - here goes, last nights dinner inspired me to write a Yelp. The brochure for this restaurant is full of accolades from lots of top notch reviewers: Frommers, James Beard, and on and on and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by s s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Price: $500 for two Food: bland, bland, bland... but very fresh, creative and organic
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ms. D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ridiculously extravagant. It's the only way I can describe it. The wine list is excellent and because I'm lazy I love that the sommelier chooses all the pairings beforehand. You can also request to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lane W.

5.0 of 5 stars. For special occasions only. Came here for an anniversary with my wife. The food was very good and it was all about the experience. Yes, the staff bios were a little over the top but it's part of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gary g.

4.0 of 5 stars. while the herbfarm is a first class restaurant, they make such a spectacle declaring it the entire evening that it detracts from the experience. generally, at a restaurant that has great food, the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT-Will Not Return

We waited for over 4 months to get a reservation, had to pay for one of our party that had to cancel, even though we called and notified the restaurant 3 days in advance. We enjoyed the garden tour prior to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne B.

1.0 of 5 stars. One of the most over-hyped, worthless dining experiences of my life. We came with a group of 14 people- all excited to finally eat at the famous Herbfarm and all left seriously let down. In a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

4.0 of 5 stars. So many haters, so little time to love. Formerly an equity trader, dining at some of the greatest restaurants in this country on expense accounts (anyone remember Lutece?), now a much less stressed but…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mairead r.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Herbfarm is the Magic Mountain of the food world. You go there for a few fun rides but, all in all, the experience is lavishly overpriced and, at best, mediocre. Yet some nostalgic allure pulls…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Strange, I do not understand the hype

My husband and I went for our anniversary and were so not into it that we contemplated leaving at each LONG break between courses. The restaurant is odd-feels like a bed and breakfast with floral patterns...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'd give the experience I had feeding the pigs a bucket of scraps 5 stars. That was fun. Lots and lots of fun. The rest of our trip to Herbfarm wasn't quite as stellar. We took a good friend last…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Herb Farm

I know this place is wildly popular, and I won't be for this post--but--I honestly wasn't as impress...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryce S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I posted this a week ago I would've said 5 stars. But then I realized that there're all these little elements about The Herbfarm that in isolation could be shrugged-away, but together made the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't think that I'm the type of person to fall for hype and I'm glad that I didn't buy into the negative reviews before dining here. We went for the "A Mycologist's Dream" menu which featured…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Silly experience masked as some kind of shrine to cuisine. It is not. I have seen mastery at Le' D Tour Argent, L'orangerie, La Toque, Valentino, Patina, Michael's, Daniel, Cut , L' Ermitage and so…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Not worth it

We went to the Herb Farm for our anniversary. We don't often spend $500 and 5 hours on a single meal. Given the special occasion, we were more than happy to accept the commitment. We both agreed that the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by judy n.

4.0 of 5 stars. i hate to admit that i've been here twice because those who love it will be envious & think me self-indulgent, & for those who don't, you'll think me a hype-sucking fool. still, i wouldn't take it back…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Over the past years, the Herbfarm has gained national acclaim as a food destination in Seattle. In its previous location, getting a table was as competitive as getting on to American Idol. Now in a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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I really don't get it. Highly overrated.

Reading other reviews, I really don't get this place. I had the rare herbs menu. Nothing was really that stunning for the price. What made the evening was the random people I was sat with. It was more dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. We just got done with our um, we think 9th, visit to the Herbfarm, and it was spectacular as always. Since both my husband and I are originally from out of state, we use visiting friends as an excuse…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'll admit it, this review will be nit picky. But they brought it on themselves for asking $450 to eat at grandma's knick-knack shop. The food was great, as to be expected, but that's all it was: as…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beau R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I took my wife here for her birthday - it was a great dining experience from the tour of the farm, the sampling of fresh herbs, the cute composting pigs, the wine cellar hallways, history of the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scout's H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The most amazing food of my life. Positively orgasmic! My husband brought me here for my birthday and benefitted with MANY husband points. The food was divine, courses nicely spaced, service amazing,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Great Experience

The Herbfarm is an experience. The food is delicious although there is better food in the Seattle area. The wine pairings are fantastic and the dining room is BEAUTIFUL. Going to dinner here is an event, not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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pricey, but worth every penny

i have been here for company lunches and thank goodness i haven't had to pick up the check. the food is outstanding, and many of the veggies and herbs are grown on site. it's a great atmosphere out in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate P.

5.0 of 5 stars. First of all- someone should consolidate the Herb Farm reviews, there are 3 separate listings. Anyway, onto the review. My boyfriend and I flew to Seattle from Chicago for the express purpose of dining…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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Oooh - be careful of the mussels and prawns ...!

I'm sorry to say that I found the garden tour very patronising - well, I do think most people know the most common herbs! Sadly, I reacted badly to the first course, so did not enjoy the rest.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Herbfarm. A foodie's institution if you live in Seattle. The food was great, the herb tour was great, the pigs were the best, the attitude I got upon telling our waiter, 'Oh, I don't eat…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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If you can spend 200 a meal, Herb Farm is well worth it.

My two favorite restaurants around is Herb Farm and Mistral. They have different themes and I went ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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What to do for the ultimate foodie experience

This place isn't a restaurant it is an experience. Make sure you go with someone you really love or ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy crap, what is there to say about a restaurant where every meal is NINE COURSES with a different wine pairing for just about each one?! Upon arriving, everyone is given a tour of the farm where…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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3rd time was NOT a charm

I've been to the herbfarm 3 times in 4 years or so. The first two experiences were amazing. At my recent visit, for their 'red heads', the food was very disappointing. Many of our plates were cold, the meat...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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Great food but don't question their wines

the food at the Herbfarm was wonderful. but woe to those who bring their own wine. They have a corking fee that they are glad to remind one of. we brought a bottle of champagne to celebrate two birthdays. we...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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Happy Birthday To Me!

All I wanted for my birthday was for my parents and boyfriend to join me at the Herbfarm. Not only was each hesitant to spend the $240 - but none of them thought they could sit though a 5 hour dinner. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mackenzie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is one of the best in the country. When we ate there for our first anniversary, our table comprised of 12 people - 8 of which had flew in from other states for special occassions just…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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It won't get any better than this!!!

I went to Herbfram to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and there's abosolutely nothing like it. The service was impeccable, the food was beyond delicious, the atmosphere was very laid-back and unique. For...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Down on the Herbfarm

The Herbfarm is perhaps the best restaurant in the United States. What makes the Herbfarm distinctive also is what makes it the best, in my opinion. A set seasonal menu of fresh foods is prepared with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Still a good meal, but stingy with wine.

Don't go to the Herbfarm for a quick bite- expect to spend nearly five hours enjoying nine or ten courses and six or seven fine wines. The tab isn't cheap- about $220 per person on "non-peak" days, a bit more...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Possibly the happiest I've ever been...

Some may say it was the unparalleled culinary experience. Some may say it was the impeccable, incredibly personal service. Some may say it was the wine. All I know is that when I had a treasured guest in from...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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overall, pretty darn groovy

they screwed up our seating for x-mas eve - quite a bummer. but the co-owner politely apologized and credited our bill a bit. the food was beyond delicious and the service was excellent. my advice is to double...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2004
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Amazing and stunning

This is the most amazing dining experience I have had in my life, and likely will continue to be the most wonderful culinary experience of my life. I've eaten there twice (once for summer fare and once for...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2004
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A dining extravaganza

There is a tour of the herb garden, live guitar music, an introduction to all of the staff, and hours (4 or so) of fantastic food and wine. The menu is fixed but the food is lovingly and painstakingly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2004
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Very Good, not Great

I wanted the HerbFarm to be magical, it was very good, but I probably won't go back. I have spent a fair bit more for meals in fine restaurants abroad and not begrudged a penny. Despite the wonderful meal, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2003
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True "Feast"

I have dined here countless times and they surpass my expectations every time. Chef Jerry Traunfeld's creativity for food with fresh herbs and ingredients from Pacific Northwest is absolutely amazing. You have...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2002
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Deliciously unique

The food was so amazing and they paired the wine with it perfectly.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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IT COULD BE WORTH!

For the first time since their move, we went back to the Herbfarm. It appears they left their talent, good taste and culinary expertise in Preston. The wine pairing remained equal to what it used to be, very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Great disapointment

The Herbfarm was highly recommended by our Seattle friends. The esperience was a total disaster. We have eaten in the finest restaurant (Campanile, French Laundry, Gary Danko, Chez Panisse and many more) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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Favourite place to eat

This restaurant is fabulous. The dishes are creative &well balanced,the portions are excellent,the wine is excellent.I have been to many restaurants recommended here that I have been underwhelmed with but got...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2002
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Expensive, Yes; Worth it, Yes.

Hands down the best meal (or should I call it an orchestrated feast?) I've had in the Seattle area. If you consider the wines and number of courses you get (9 courses, 5 (?) wines) durning the evening, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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overrated banquet hall

Our dinner was boring and fastidious. The all experience reminded me of a Christmas/New Year party with the office colleagues. Service was without imagination but to the point, the wine pairing was ok. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2002
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AOL CityGuide

very little of our experience was "transcendent", there were some wonderful preparations in the mix but not as many as the price requires, service was efficient but less than friendly and we were thankful to...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Seattle Times

dinner at the herbfarm is not merely dinner: it is an unparalleled dining event. this five-hour, nine-course theatrical production stars an incomparable chef/genius aided by a crew of 20, features five...
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Wcities

for years this restaurant was actually located at a farm. in 1997, however, the restaurant burned to the ground and was rebuilt at willows lodge in woodinville. the dining concept, dinner by reservation only...
wcities.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

a sumptuous room, a memorable feast...
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Yahoo! Travel

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