The things people actually ask us.

Most of the menu is. We built the kitchen to run GF-first: our teriyaki sauce is made with GF tamari, our fryers are dedicated GF fryers, and prep areas are separate. A few things do contain gluten, like the chicken katsu, the sandwiches, the mac salad, and the sesame noodles. The full breakdown lives on our allergy list, and at checkout you can select your dietary preference so we prep your order accordingly. If you have a severe allergy, call us before you order. We’d rather answer a question than send you a meal you can’t eat.

Yes, in a few dishes. MSG is a flavor compound derived from fermented sugar cane or molasses. It’s the source of umami, and it’s FDA-classified as generally recognized as safe. The myth that it causes headaches has been studied extensively and consistently debunked. We use it where it makes sense because it lets us cut overall sodium while keeping the flavor loud. Every dish that uses it is on our allergy list.

Yes, plenty. The Sesame Tofu and Cauliflower is vegan and gluten-free, and so are the Greens (baby bok choy, GF dark soy glaze, sesame). Beyond that we’ve got sesame noodles, cucumber salad, shaved cabbage, and rotating specials. Ask at the counter and we’ll help you build a plate.

GF tamari, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, and a handful of other house ingredients we’d rather not give away. We make it from scratch at both locations.

Yes. Our marinade and teriyaki sauce are tamari-based, which is a soy-based product. That said, we do have soy-free options, more than people expect, and they’re all mapped out on our allergy list.

We don’t use peanuts or tree nuts as ingredients. We do use sesame seeds, which are an allergen, and you can flag sesame as an allergy modifier on almost any item when you order.

Not full nutrition panels, no. We’re a small independent shop and we cook from scratch, so we don’t have lab-tested numbers for every plate. What we do have is a straight answer about what’s in your food. Ask us about ingredients or allergens and we’ll walk you through exactly what’s in there so you can order with confidence.

No. We used to carry halal chicken, but demand dropped off and we made the call to stop. We know that affects some of you, and we’re sorry to those it does. If that changes, we’ll let you know here.

No. We don’t take phone orders. Online ordering is faster, more accurate, and keeps the walk-in line moving. Order at grillbird.com or through the app.

You order directly through our website or app, not through Uber Eats or DoorDash’s marketplace. An Uber or DoorDash driver picks up your order and delivers it. Because you’re ordering direct, you’re paying menu prices, not the marketplace markup. It’s the same drivers. Just cheaper for you.

Yes. When you order through the Uber Eats or DoorDash marketplace, they add their commission and fees on top of the menu price. When you order through our site, you pay our actual prices. Same driver brings it to you either way.

Yes. The Grillbird app is available on iOS and Android. Faster ordering, saved payment methods, order history, and loyalty points all in one place.

Yes, through the app. You earn points on every purchase and can redeem them for discounts. Download the app to get started.

Yes. Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. Walk-in orders are always welcome, and we’ll have your order ready when you arrive.

No. We’re a walk-in counter. No reservations, no waitlist. You walk in, you order, you eat. That’s the model.

Our online ordering paces itself to the kitchen. When we’re slammed, the system spaces out pickup times so every order gets cooked right instead of rushed, and it leaves room for the walk-in line, who we always look after. Short version: the times move so your food doesn’t pay for it.

Yes. Grab one in-store or online here. Good at both locations.

Order online through Toast or EZ Cater. Give us at least 24 hours for large orders. We pack it hot and ready for pickup at either location, and we can arrange delivery for larger orders through Toast Catering or EZ Cater.

Yes. We work with offices regularly through EZ Cater, which handles invoicing and corporate accounts. You can also order direct through Toast for smaller group orders.

Salad Party is our sister brand. Chef-driven seasonal salads, made for takeout, and available for catering too. Big composed salads that change with what’s good that time of year. You’ll find them at our Phinney Ridge shop, and for groups through EZ Cater and Lunch Box. More at saladparty.com.

Two locations: West Seattle at 6501 35th Ave SW (Morgan Junction), and Phinney Ridge at 6820 Greenwood Ave N. Both are street-level, easy to find.

West Seattle is open every day, 11am to 9pm. Phinney Ridge is open Monday through Friday 11am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 11am to 9pm. Hours may vary on major holidays, so check our Instagram or call ahead.

West Seattle has its own parking lot. Phinney Ridge has street parking on Greenwood Ave N and the side streets around it. Both are usually easy.

Not right now. We’re focused on running our two shops in West Seattle and Phinney Ridge the way we want them run, and getting that right before we put the name on anything else. If that changes down the road, we’ll say so.

We already opened our second. Grillbird started in West Seattle, and thanks to a lot of support from you, we added Phinney Ridge. We’d love to keep going and bring it to more neighborhoods, and we’ll do it one location at a time so the food and the feel don’t slip. When there’s news, you’ll hear it here first.

Mostly, yes. Our containers and packaging are compostable or recyclable wherever we can source them that way. Supply chains being what they are, we can’t promise it on every item every week, but that’s the default we build around.

We help where we can. Start a request here and tell us about it.