Bongos
Caribbean restaurant · Phinney Ridge ·
Caribbean plates & sandwiches, lively beach-like patio, dog-friendly
Caribbean plates & sandwiches, lively beach-like patio, dog-friendly
"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
"Maybe you thought it would be fun to bring your dog to the coast, but you found out quickly that they like to howl at the waves. That’s not great for overall sandcastle productivity. Eating at Bongos, however, is a fantastic consolation prize, because it feels like an oceanfront patio beach party. Your dog gets all of the fun of a beach without any open water or washed-up jellyfish blobs. And you get to eat delicious Caribbean food like spicy shrimp, tostones, and pulled pork sandwiches." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
