Cafe Juanita

Cafe Juanita Cafe Juanita has been a labor of love, allowing Holly to express her passion for Northern Italian fo

Chef Holly Smith opened Cafe Juanita in April of 2000, driven by her interest to have creative control in her own restaurant and a strong passion for the foods of Northern Italy. Her hallmark rests with the special care she takes to cook seasonally with the finest local produce and artisan products available from Italy and the Pacific Northwest. The menu at Cafe Juanita changes frequently, but alw

ays includes an eclectic mix of meats and seafood, illustrating the commitment to fresh, bold dishes that most often utilize organic products. As a member of the food community, Holly believes in sustainable agriculture, supporting growers whose outstanding quality is tantamount to their long-term commitment to the land. In addition to nurturing the farm industry, Cafe Juanita is committed to offering great wine. The menu is complimented by an award-winning wine list with primary focus on Northern Italian producers and rounded-out with outstanding Northwest wines. A superior dining experience is marked by excellent service with great attention to detail. Cafe Juanita's staff receives consistent recognition by dining guests and media alike with acknowledgements including: Best Service by Seattle Magazine in their 2006 Restaurant Awards, Gourmet Magazine Top 50 restaurants and 4 stars (out of 4) from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 2008. In 2011 Cafe Juanita was nominated for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant and Outstanding Chef in the US. In 2012 Holly was nominated a second time for Outstanding Chef in the US.

Congratulations to all the nominees this year! We are honored! Congratulations to Junko!
02/27/2019

Congratulations to all the nominees this year! We are honored!

Congratulations to Junko!

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What an honor to be included on this list.
11/16/2018

What an honor to be included on this list.

Not the newest or the hottest — just some of our very best

11/07/2018

Mine’s work earned a semifinalist’s nod for the James Beard Award for pastry.

10/17/2018

We are looking for an experienced line cook to join our team. We offer competitive wages, fully paid healthcare insurance, kitchen gratuities, 401(k) participation and our line cooks generally work 4 day’s a week.

If you, or if you know someone who might be a good fit, please send a resume to [email protected]

They have served 4.6million meals this past year.
10/08/2018

They have served 4.6million meals this past year.

09/26/2018
08/14/2018

A beautiful film with Junko making our hearth bread!

06/05/2018

Always wonderful to be included with such a great group of restaurants in the Top 100 of North America list. Thanks OAD guests.

03/06/2018

Every state is home to plenty of great Italian restaurants, but we tracked down the very best in all 50 states and Washington, DC.

03/02/2018

Address

9702 NE 120th Place
Kirkland, WA
98034

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2:30pm - 4:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 2:30pm - 4:30pm
5pm - 10pm

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