McMenamins North Shore Lagoon

My friend and I came here to Nui Nui for happy hour. My friend was excited. She liked the decor. We thought it was a fun place. We started off with cocktails ($2.00 off during HH). I got the Original Zombie and she got the Painkiller. They were both strong drinks, and I liked that. I ordered the Cajun Tots, Aloha Bowl, and Saigon Kick Chicken Tenders off the HH menu. She ordered the Big Wave Brussel Sprouts off the HH menu and half size of Mai Tai Salad with a side of grilled shrimp. Food was good, nothing amazing. The Aloha Bowl came with mushy rice, which I'm not a fan of. The chicken tenders were a bit dry. I like the Cajun Tots, but my friend didn't like it as much as I did. I took the leftovers home and put it in the air fryer; so much better. My friend said her salad definitely needed the side of shrimp. But all the food had lots of flavor. It got pretty busy, so service was slow, but staff was very friendly. Prices are more on the pricier side for being happy hour. My drink was still $16, after the $2 off for HH.

Ugh I have not been happy with Mcmennamins food/service for a long time but we could always count on their tater Tots. Until now! What happened?One order of tots $15 (after tax). But these are not the tots we know and love. They smelled like funnel cake, tasted completely saltless and were pale and not their usual crunchy self. The server was very sweet but that doesn't make up for our disappointment. Couldn't even complain because we took them to go. Needless to say, even the tots are no longer worth it which is really really sad because we love coming to Mcmennamins, it's such an awesome place. But the food is a let down every time.

Now called 'Nui Nui' - such a great, authentic tiki bar in Bothell. Food is consistently good (maybe the best on the Anderson School property) as are the cocktails. Has a 'secret lair' vibe where for years, we've met with good friends to enjoy rum-fueled talks about life's ups and downs.

Tiki lovers take note - this spot is a lovely respite from the IPAs of the region, no offense We appreciated the rum flight, featuring their own three rums YAY. I ordered the Missionary's downfall, which they make with muddled and strained mint, and it was delicious and refreshing.We dipped into the food menu long enough for a brownie and I do recommend this tasty treat and assume the other food is just as rewarding. As of this writing they did have mugs for sale, priced around $25. Totally recommend a visit!

North Shore Lagoon PubGot to check it out, it was interesting sitting by the window and being able to look down at the pool. The service was great, our waitress was attentive and kind. She helped with some of the food choices I was contemplating. I got the Hula Fried Rice which was really good with a bit of a spicy kick. The presentation was beautiful but the food was even better. We also got the island slider trio for an appetizer. I ordered the Dark & Stormy and it was my first time having the drink and I was not disappointed! It's definitely a place worth checking out! There are many different bars and things to do!

Limited menu catered to specific tastes so definitely review before going. Service was very slow for us. Ambience is cool and still a great experience.

This is the restaurant over the pool at Mcmenamins Anderson School called North Shore Lagoon. very dark and intimate, I was glad I had my ring light for yummy food photos. The menu here is so different from any other Mcmenamins. The thoughtfulness that went in the design is obvious. They also have great mocktaiks which is appreciated! Service was very slow, which is my primary complaint

I love the North Shore Lagoon. That's because I love the pork belly bahn mi and the Tokyo Tots. The rest of my family tolerates it because the menu isn't as varied as some of the other restaurants, but when I can get them to go there with me I'm always happy.The one thing I wish they'd do is add the Tokyo Tots as a side option with an upcharge. They will usually do it if I ask, but they always have to go talk to the kitchen and get a price for me. If I'm having a full dinner, I don't want a full thing of the tots, I just want them as my side. Charge me 3-4 bucks extra and we're all good!The service can be spotty here. Though friendly enough, it seems the employees are usually running around and it seems things maybe aren't super organized here. Post-Covid that seems to be the norm everywhere but I miss the days of personalized customer service where you feel welcome for being there. Despite the negatives I will continue to make time to get to the Lagoon. The drinks here are strong, the food is great, and it's one of the few McMennamin's locations where you don't usually have to wait long to get a table. (If you can get the little room all the way to the right when you first go in then try it, it's kind of a cool little room all to yourself and makes you feel special)

It is absolutely a waste of time to come here. We were turned away at 3:45PM because the session was full. Then we came again at 4:25, before they even started selling tickets for the 5PM session. Yet we were turned away despite being in the line that early.The staff was terrible - they would never notify the people in the long line that their quota was about to be reached, and when it was, they simply put a sign on the counter and turned back.It's completely waste of time. I won't come again.

To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to file a formal complaint about an incident of discrimination that occurred at your public swimming pool in Washington, on [Friday 05/24/2024]. My friends and I, all of whom are Muslim and wear hijabs, arrived at the pool around 6:20 PM with our children, ages 3 and 1. We were accompanied by our Arab friends and their children.Despite being informed that we could stay for two hours, we were asked to leave at 7:00 PM. When we requested to stay for an additional hour, we were refused with the explanation that it was a holiday, even though the pool was not crowded and we customarily stay for the full two hours every Friday.As we were preparing to leave, my friend and I went to change clothes while our other friend, who is 21 years old, stayed with the children. When we returned, an employee accused us of leaving our children unsupervised, which was untrue. Our children were under the supervision of our friend. The employee then informed us that we were no longer welcome at the pool.This treatment made us feel unwelcome and targeted due to our religious and ethnic background. We have always followed the rules and ensured our children were supervised. We are deeply concerned about this discriminatory behavior and seek a resolution.Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.