Balandra

Perks

• Complimentary chef's choice dessert any time you dine at the restaurant

About

Opened just this past March, this Fremont eatery that celebrates the tapas tradition with an emphasis on global flavors was heralded in the Seattle Times’ List of “New Restaurant Openings to Look Out For.” Co-Chef/Owner Ivan Barraza’s culinary journey began in Tijuana, where he started as a dishwasher and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually earning the title of chef at some of the most respected restaurants in the region. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, he continued to expand his culinary perspective, working in a wide variety of Eastside kitchens, from American and Italian to upscale Mexican and steakhouse concepts. At Balandra, he is offering a menu with such signature dishes as grilled artichoke with chimichurri, trumpet mushroom udon, butter-poached halibut, beef cheeks, lamb leg with gochujang mole, and so much more.

Category

• Restaurants