Grillbird Phinney

21 minutes for single burger. Order status update screen kept putting later orders ahead of mine, which was very frustrating for such a simple order. No ‘sorry for the wait’ or anything offered. The burger itself was decent. Cucumber salad side was extremely sour pickles, not terrible but so sour that I wouldn’t consider it a salad and very one note. Mac salad was pretty neutral tasting and nothing special. Might give it another shot for the teriyaki but wow ordering way ahead is necessary here.

I have eaten at Grillbird and Salad Party at least 7 times since it opened on Phinney Ridge. Today I had a salad with Salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly (just like last time). Usually I eat the entire salad but today I decided to save some to bring in for lunch tomorrow. My teenage son had Chicken Katsu which he loved. I love this place.

This is my second time dining at Grillbird, first for the (new) Phinney location. This is mainly a take out spot, with limited seating outside. Pro tip: while the wait isn’t terribly long, it’s best to order ahead of time. I had the chicken katsu plate lunch highly recommend. The mac salad is the best, because they use the right mayo - Best Foods! Being from Hawaii, I can say this is one of the best in town! Will have to try Salad Party next time.

Food was delicious, full of flavor, and fresh! Chicken was amazing, bok choy was fire, and cucumbers yummy! It's nice to see a place that has bok choy. One of my favorite veggies. It was very clean and easy to use screens to order. Will be back!

I’ve had great experiences every time I’ve eaten here (which has been repeatedly in the last few weeks). Tasty food, good portion sizes, fast service. I’m glad to have them in the neighborhood!

Legit. Filled my teriyaki craving. Long line but happy to see them busy and with the wait.

These guys just opened up Phinney and the food is fantastic! Portion sizes were great, staff was helpful, and everything was as expected and on time. I’ll be back soon! Note that there is only a little sitting. Looks to be mostly a take out place!

New spot in the neighborhood worth trying! Delicious teriyaki.

Delicious experience at the new Grillbird on Phinney Ridge. I ordered the Build Your Own Plate including grilled and bang bang chicken, mac and cucumber salads. Everything was freshly made - the grilled chicken thigh had a nice char and cooked perfectly. The bang bang was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. Both salads were good! Orders are placed on the kiosk upon entry. My order was ready in about 14 minutes on a Monday afternoon at 2:30 pm. There were 3 tables for seating outside, no seating inside. I plan to order online next time.

How I heard of this place: Friends were eagerly anticipating the opening of this new spot in Phinneywood. With their rave reviews of the restaurant in West Seattle, I, too, began following their long-awaiting opening. Type of cuisine: Teriyaki chicken, miso salmon, Katsu, beef, and sesame tofu & cauliflower are among the main dishes, along with sides of rice, noodles, cabbage, and a plethora of others; from Mac salad to beet salad, cucumber salad to egg rolls, there's a little something for everyone. Additionally, in the same space/kitchen and order counters side-by-side, Salad Party offers entree sized fresh salads to accompany or create a meal on their own. Ambiance: Simple, nothing much to speak of. Clean and minimalist. Bright orange barquette in a sparse lobby available for patrons awaiting their orders. What I ordered: On this first visit, and having heard the portions are large, we selected two plates (mains and two sides each). Teriyaki chicken with shredded cabbage, beet salad, and cucumber salad, as well as Bang Bang Chicken with white rice, mac salad, and 2 mini egg rolls. What I loved: The freshness of the cabbage soaked in teriyaki sauce under the beautifully grilled chicken. The cucumber and beet salads were full of flavor and robust in portions. The bang bang chicken had a nice kick of spice, especially good when the sauces soaked into the rice beneath. The egg rolls and mac salad, which was too peppery, I think we will skip on future orders. Why I loved it: It's a quick and easy spot to stop for a take away lunch during the week. Though, as they continue with their soft opening, having opened early this week, there are still some kinks to work through and speed to establish. Cost: average to high

Great Japanese take out, and a great addition to the phinney neighborhood ! I got the teriyaki chicken, chicken katsu, rice, greens (baby bok choy), and spring rolls. All were great, though I wish there was a little more rice for an adequate ratio of meat to rice. One "plate" was big enough for me to split into 2 meals so I was very satisfied.

So glad Grillbird opened up near me! I've had the one in West Seattle and always wished there was a closer location to me. The space itself is super cute and is joint grillbird and salad party! There's no seating so it is take out only. We ordered some takeout online, and the food was ready exactly when it said it would be. We ordered two build your own plates - one with spicy garlic chicken and sesame chicken and another with chicken teriyaki and bang bang chicken. They were great! Portions of chicken were large but I do wish there was more rice to go with the large meat portions. The rice was also covered in sauce from the chicken, and I prefer not as much sauce on my rice but that's a personal preference! I think our favorite was the chicken teriyaki and spicy garlic chicken! The spicy garlic chicken actually had a little bit of a kick, and the chicken teriyaki was cooked really well. We also got the fried cauliflower as a side, and that was great! Definitely will be coming back and will have to try salad party as well!

Run, don't walk to this new Grillbird location with added bonus of Salad Party! Food is beyond delicious, generous portions and an amazing addition to the neighborhood! Not your typical teriyaki joint or salad shop and for that, I thank you! Definitely will be a regular guest and supporting this killer biz.

The customer service is outstanding. Even when they made a small error that they could have brushed off, they instead made it right! Plus the food is incredible!!

Might have ordered 3x in the first week. Ohana meal with some sides was perfect to feed a crowd during a Seahawks pre-season game at home. Love this addition to the neighborhood! Delicious, easy ordering, wide range of options for the whole family.