Kirkland brings Pacific Northwest coziness with a lakeside lean—roasts, rich pastas, steaming bowls, and polished neighborhood vibes.
These five favorites deliver rainy-day comfort and date-night warmth.
DERU Market
DERU’s market-café energy wraps comfort in farm-fresh style.
The wood-fired pizzas are blistered and cheesy, the roasted chicken is juicy with herb jus, and the mac and cheese is ultra-creamy with a crackly top.
Seasonal salads balance the richness, and the giant cake slices—chocolate with salted caramel, coconut, or carrot—are legendary.
It’s casual, communal, and deeply satisfying.
Cactus Kirkland
Southwestern and Tex-Mex favorites meet cozy, craveable execution at Cactus.
Enchiladas arrive bubbling with cheese, green chile mac sneaks in a jalapeño kick, and the slow-braised pork carnitas are tender and crisp at the edges.
Tortilla soup hits the comfort bullseye, and a side of charro beans and rice seals the deal.
Lake views add bonus calm.
Burger Master
Sometimes comfort is a drive-in classic with a local twist.
Burger Master serves juicy burgers with melty cheese and thousand-island-style sauce, crispy fries, and thick shakes.
Add a patty melt or fish sandwich for a throwback vibe. It’s simple, fast, and perfect after a chilly waterfront walk.
Volterra
For Italian comfort, Volterra brings Tuscan soul to downtown Kirkland.
Braised short ribs are silky with polenta, pastas are toothsome and richly sauced (think wild boar ragu or truffled mushroom), and the roasted chicken is deeply savory.
Pair with focaccia and a generous pour for fireside-feeling coziness.
Izumi
When only a warm bowl will do, Izumi’s ramen and donburi deliver.
Tonkotsu broth is creamy and umami-rich, chashu melts in your mouth, and the chicken karaage is crisp and hot.
Rice bowls topped with teriyaki or katsu scratch the comfort itch, and the room’s calm hum makes lingering easy.
Get the All-American Travel Secrets!
Don't miss out on America's hidden gems!
