Check out these recently reviewed dining options

It’s Black Friday, which means thousands of folks will be standing in long lines at local malls to save a few pennies on the latest and greatest Christmas gifts. Here’s a look at some recently reviewed restaurants near shopping centers that will help calm the craziest of Black Friday shoppers. For the full reviews, visit www.heraldnet.com/dining.

Alderwood mall

Bantaba African

19417 36th Ave. W., Lynnwood, 425-778-0202, www.bantabarestaurant.com

Specialty: West African cuisine

Get transported far from home with authentic dishes at Bantaba African

Chick-fil-A

3026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, 425-673-7132, facebook.com/cfalynnwood

Specialty: Chicken, chicken, chicken

Find out what’s all the cluck’s about at the famous fast-food restaurant

Katsu Burger

333 184th St. SW, No. B, Lynnwood; 425-622-4500; www.katsuburger.com

Specialty: Japanese-themed burger

Big, tasty burgers with a side of whimsy

Mediterranean Kitchen

18415 33rd Ave. W Suite G, Lynnwood; 425-245-7551; mediterraneankitchens.net

Specialty: Mediterranean

Lynnwood’s Mediterranean Kitchen lives up to the hype

Moonshine BBQ

4911 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-672-9592; moonshine-bbq.com.

Specialty: BBQ

Don’t miss this authentic BBQ restaurant in Lynnwood

Zeek’s Pizza

4309 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, 425-893-8646

Specialty: Pizza

Pizza lovers rejoice: Zeeks brings gourmet pizza to Lynnwood

Everett Mall

Babylon Mediterranean Food

Everett Mall food court, 425-423-0456

Specialty: Mediterranean

Feeling risky in a mundane place? Give Mediterranean a try

Crucible Brewing

909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-374-7293; cruciblebrewing.com

Specialty: Craft beer

Childhood friends open new brewery in Everett

Gyro House

620 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-513-1884.

Speciality: Greek.

Good choices for gyro lovers in Everett.

Kyoto Japanese Steak House

1205 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-438-8683.

Specialty: Teppanyaki dining

Seated at the chef’s grill, diners enjoy dinner and a show

Olive Garden

1310 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; 425-265-0660; www.olivegarden.com

Specialty: Italian

New location, but Olive Garden still delivers what’s expected

The NYP Bar &Grill

1321 SE Everett Mall WAy, Everett, 425-315-7540, www.nypbarandgrill.com

Specialty: Pub grub

Great beer, food and atmosphere makes NYP a solid hangout

Seattle Premium Outlets

The Ram

10520 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip, 360-653-7721, www.theram.com.

Specialty: Craft beer, burgers and more

For a sports bar chain, the Ram gets vibe, food and beer right

Torch Grill

Inside Quil Ceda Creek Casino, 6410 33rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-1700; www.quilcedacreekcasino.com/dining/torchgrill.

Specialty: Breakfast/Italian/Mediterranean/American

Torch Grill is a sure bet for your taste buds

Costco

Costco food court

10200 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 18109 33rd Ave., Lynnwood; www.costco.com.

Specialty: Lunch fare

Quick, cheap and delicious means it must be Costco

Snohomish downtown

Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse

1114 First Street, Snohomish; 360-568-5820; www.fredsrivertownalehouse.com/

Specialty: Pub fare, brews and spirits.

Plenty of great choices to drink, but don’t forget the food

Trails End Taphouse and Restaurant

511 Maple Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-7233; www.trailsendcatering.com

Specialty: Homemade Northwest brewpub fare.

Tap into 27 brews and good pub fare at Trails End

Snohomish Bakery at First &Union

101 Union Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-1682; www.snobake.com.

Specialty: Baked goods.

The famous Snohomish bakery just keeps getting better

Grilla Bites

1020 First St., Suite 104, Snohomish; 360-568-7333; www.grillabites.com.

Specialty: Organic, local cafe food.

Cafe features organic, local food

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