Bongos
Caribbean restaurant · Phinney Ridge
6501 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Highlights
Caribbean plates & sandwiches, lively atmosphere, outdoor seating
Caribbean plates & sandwiches, lively atmosphere, outdoor seating
"This Caribbean restaurant renovated their beach-like patio, and all the sand that once filled it is pretty much gone. We were upset at first, but honestly, we don’t miss the stuff. The new-and-improved island deck atmosphere actually makes Bongos feel even more like the party it is, with increased room for picnic tables, coconut-blasted piñas on the rocks, spicy shrimp plates, and cheese-stuffed yucca balls that might be one of the best fried snacks in town. After a summertime Green Lake lap, just try to resist a sunset sandwich among the upbeat music and abundance of cute dogs. You can’t." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"For those of you who have never indulged in a cuban food, Bongo’s will show you what you’ve been missing. Grab a juicy braised pork sandwich with a side of sweet plantains for lunch and you can probably skip dinner. It’s the perfect spot to forget about the cloudy weather as you can eat your meal while you feel the sand between your toes and listen to classic Cuban music in their outdoor seating area. You can even bring your pup to enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere with you. There’s a lot of hype about Paseo, but Bongo’s gives them a run for their money." - Modern Species
"During a Seattle summer, two things are destined: forgetting that Seafair’s a thing until the sky suddenly sounds like jackhammers trying to harmonize, and cramming in as many Green Lake laps as possible. And 90% of the time, the quieter tradition leads to jerk chicken, cheesy yucca bites, and coconut-blasted piña coladas at Bongos. You’re close when the pedestrian loop starts to smell like grilled shrimp." - gabe guarente, kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
"This Caribbean restaurant renovated their beach-like patio, and all the sand that once filled it is pretty much gone. We were upset at first, but honestly, we don’t miss the stuff. The new-and-improved island deck atmosphere actually makes Bongos feel even more like the party it is, with increased room for picnic tables, coconut-blasted piñas on the rocks, spicy shrimp plates, and cheese-stuffed yucca balls that might be one of the best fried snacks in town. After a summertime Green Lake lap, just try to resist a sunset sandwich among the upbeat music and abundance of cute dogs. You can’t." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"This renovated gas station's beach deck-like patio is buzzing all year round—and the coconutty piñas are always flowing. Grab your friends and their dogs after a lap around the lake and make your way through excellent spicy shrimp with Cuban rice and beans, slow-cooked pork sandwiches that rival Un Bien’s, and fried yucca balls stuffed with molten cheese." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
