First Experience at Barking Frog (Woodinville) 🥂

Celebrated my birthday with my wife by trying this fine dining spot—total vibe for a special occasion 🎂! Reservations are mandatory here, and the ambiance is absolutely stunning 🌟—elegant, cozy, and perfect for marking memorable moments. 🥩 Main Courses The seared scallops and duck breast were cooked to utter perfection 👨🍳! The timing and temperature were spot-on—scallops were plump and juicy, while the duck breast had a crispy outer layer and tender, succulent flesh inside. The only minor downside was a touch of over-saltiness, but they’re still highly recommended ✅! 🐑 Lamb Pasta The lamb in the pasta was braised until it fell apart at the touch 🤤—melty in the mouth and packed with flavor, pairing beautifully with the al dente pasta. Pro tip: If you go for this, you might want to skip the bread service—you’ll definitely get full enough without it! 🍞 Bread Service The bread service came with four different varieties. Since the food took quite a while to come out, the bread was ideal for curbing hunger while waiting ⏳—no awkward starving moments! 🥗 Starters Hands down, the Garden Gourd starter was the star of the meal 🥇! The vegetable salad, tossed with nuts and smooth pumpkin puree, was fresh, well-balanced, and bursting with layered flavors—easily the best dish of the night. ⚠️ Skip This: Sunchoke Soup The sunchoke soup was a total miss 😕—bland, unmemorable, and not worth your order at all. Save your appetite for better dishes! Since it was my birthday, they brought out a complimentary dessert at the end 🍰—such a sweet, thoughtful touch that made the night even better! Pro tip for Microsoft employees: Show your Microsoft Passport to get 20% off 🤑—huge value boost, totally worth it! #WoodinvilleEats #Seattle #SeattleLife #SeattleFood #SeattleFoodie #SeattleFineDining #BirthdayDinner #FoodReview #Woodinville #MicrosoftEmployeePerk