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Bake's Place At Providence Point
Categories: Arts & Entertainment Jazz & Blues Nightlife Jazz & Blues Event Planning & Services Venues & Event Spaces Jazz & Blues, Venues & Event Spaces [Edit]
4135 Providence Point Dr SEUnit A
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 391-3335
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Smoking:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
2 reviews for Bake's Place At Providence Point
2 reviews in English
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Review from Michelle D.
Seattle, WA
6/25/2010
Wow... the last review captured this place in a way that I can't, so I will just say that everything that review says is true - this place is amazing. I saw an ad for a show here in the paper today and it reminded me of how magical it is and prompted me to want to review it - and to go back soon.
I admit - when we came here we thought we were lost, but once we got inside, the fact that it's in a retirement community with a gate was irrelevant and became a mere footnote. This family owned and operated establishment is really special. The service, the exceptional food, the talent they bring in and the feeling you get from being here is unsurpassed.
If you like jazz you have NO EXCUSE not to try spending and evening at Bake's Place. You will not be disappointed. -
Review from melinda s.
Seattle, WA
11/22/2009
how can I be the first to review? this is a surreally fabulous venue for music (mostly jazz, all kinds), a fantastic dinner, an intimate yet wonderfully warm and friendly evening out. do NOT let the odd reservation policy/location dissuade you: yes, it's in the "town center" building of a retirement community in Issaquah with a gatekeeper you have to sign in with, but that ends up by enhancing its charm- you feel exclusive, in on a magical- if odd- secret. and yes, you need to order your dinner when you make your online reservation- but that just means it'll be fresh and perfectly cooked to order- impeccably served and presented with time to enjoy it fully amidst a pleasant murmur of appreciation.
I've been there at least 4 times, and each one has been a revelation of how a personal vision of gracious hospitality combined with a pitch-perfect palate AND musical passion can create an oasis of sensory celebration. Craig Baker says that if anyone doesn't leave the evening feeling more relaxed and better about themselves and others that he'll refund their money, and I can't imagine that anyone has ever taken him up on it.
Craig and his entire family have made this such a labor of love and good taste that it flavors the food, fills the space. He invites you into what he sees as an extended living room- it's a cafe by day, an ample yet intimate dining room by night that can seat about 75. every detail is well-thought and of a whole: the hand-made tables have room for each and all and every dish without crowding, and are spaced to move around easily. the chairs are cushy enough to relax in without having to struggle out of. I could go on about the lighting, the wine list (there's also a full bar), the food, the utensils, the fixtures, how Craig's own personal welcome and easy warmth suffuse the room- all sensible and sensitive choices- but must get to the music, which is exemplary, a privilege to hear and witness because of Craig's choices, the musicians' own gratitude at having such an ideal venue, the absolutely perfect sound system and acoustics, the lighting and unobstructed sight lines.
go. do everything you can to experience this gem while you can- don't let the location, the venue, the utter singularity of this venture do anything but intrigue you. it deserves your support, your wholehearted enthusiasm. bring your friends and they, too, will become believers, besides forever on raising you in their eyes for having brought them there. would that there were a Craig Baker and family in every field, and that we'd all be lucky enough to find them.
