Woodblock
Downtown Redmond, Redmond
Restaurant in Redmond, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Woodblock is a practical Redmond pick when you want an easy downtown meal with more energy than a quiet weeknight fallback. Choose it for flexible plans, mixed groups, low booking friction; look elsewhere if the occasion needs a highly defined cuisine, chef-led format, or award-driven destination feel.
About Woodblock
Woodblock is a Redmond venue with daily hours and a casual dress code. The schedule runs from late morning or morning through evening, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday, making it a practical option to check when planning a visit in Redmond.
Choose it for a casual Redmond meal
The clearest fit for Woodblock is a casual visit in Redmond. Its posted hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM.
If you are comparing nearby options, you can also consider Fuji Steak House, Kanishka Cuisine of India, Matador Redmond, Momiji Redmond, or Village Square Cafe. Compare current menus, timing, availability directly before choosing.
The smart way to use it
Use Woodblock as a casual Redmond option where the main planning anchors are the city, dress code, operating hours. It is open daily, with the latest posted closing times on Friday and Saturday. For anything beyond those basics, including reservations, group arrangements, menu details, prices, takeout, delivery, or dietary requests, check with the venue directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 16175 Cleveland St #109, Redmond, WA 98052
- Website
- woodblockredmond.com
- Phone
- +14252859416
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Woodblock presents itself as a craft-minded, independent restaurant anchored in Redmond's commercial core. The name evokes deliberate technique and material focus, and the copy situates the kitchen within Pacific Northwest traditions that prize sourcing and process. Rather than an anonymous chain, Woodblock reads like a neighborhood destination where culinary intent and a thoughtfully composed menu matter. Its presence among diverse nearby formats—from Japanese steakhouse to barbecue—underscores a broader, more sophisticated dining ecology emerging in the city. The overall impression is one of gathered ambition: a locally rooted, carefully considered spot that balances approachability with craft.
Best For
Woodblock fits into Redmond's dining rotation for a range of everyday and social meals. The menu highlights—Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Woodblock Burger, Potato Gnocchi with Braised Beef and Burrata with Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes—speak to options that work for brunch, midday meals and evening dinners. Its suite-style location in the commercial core and independent positioning make it a practical choice for after-work gatherings, weekend brunches and casual dinners with friends. The restaurant is framed as part of a maturing local scene where diners are looking for alternatives to chain formats and expect ingredient-focused, thoughtfully executed plates.
Ordering Tips
When you visit, look for the signature items called out by the venue: the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Woodblock Burger, Potato Gnocchi with Braised Beef and the Burrata with Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes. Those dishes are presented in the description as representative of the kitchen's range and approach. Given the menu emphasis in the copy, those plates provide a direct way to sample Woodblock's balance of craft and comfort. The venue’s positioning in Redmond’s independent tier suggests the kitchen favors technique and quality ingredients, so selecting a few of the named signature dishes gives a clear sense of the restaurant’s culinary identity.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, modern space with warm, welcoming atmosphere designed as a neighborhood gathering place for celebrating good food, good drink, and good company.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Potato Gnocchi with Braised Beef
- Woodblock Burger
- Burrata with Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Matador Redmond, Notable alternative
- Momiji Redmond, Notable alternative
- Kanishka Cuisine of India, Notable alternative
- Fuji Steak House, Notable alternative
- Village Square Cafe, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Woodblock compares in Redmond
Woodblock is the flexible middle-ground choice: easier to use for mixed groups than Kanishka Cuisine of India, less format-driven than Fuji Steak House, less bar-forward than Matador Redmond. Pick it when the priority is a simple downtown dinner with a social room and low planning pressure.
For a more specific craving, the peers make the decision clearer. Momiji Redmond is the sharper cross-shop when Japanese food is the point of the night, while Kanishka is better when the group wants Indian cooking rather than a broad Redmond dinner choice. Fuji Steak House suits diners who want the meal format to carry the occasion.
If value means predictability and an easy plan, Woodblock is the safer call than a more occasion-coded venue. If ambiance means louder group energy, Matador has the edge; if breakfast or daytime comfort is the goal, Village Square Cafe is the more natural fit.
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Unlock the full Woodblock guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Woodblock
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Woodblock | Redmond | No published awards |
| Matador Redmond | Redmond | No published awards |
| Momiji Redmond | Redmond | No published awards |
| Kanishka Cuisine of India | Redmond | No published awards |
| Fuji Steak House | Redmond | No published awards |
| Village Square Cafe | Redmond | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Woodblock?
Woodblock is in Redmond and is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 11 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM. Confirm availability directly before you go.
Can Woodblock accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a group, contact Woodblock directly with your headcount and preferred time.
Does Woodblock handle dietary restrictions?
Ask Woodblock directly before visiting if you have a specific dietary need.
Is lunch or dinner better at Woodblock?
The hours include daytime and evening operating windows: Monday through Friday begins at 11:30 AM, Saturday begins at 10 AM, Sunday begins at 10 AM. The best time depends on your schedule; confirm current service details directly if timing or menu availability matters.
Is Woodblock good for a special occasion?
Woodblock has a casual dress code, so it may fit a relaxed occasion in Redmond. Confirm any private dining, celebration packages, or special-occasion services directly if they matter.
