Bush Garden

Bush Garden is a Japanese restaurant and karaoke venue at 714 S King St in Seattle. The space combines a restaurant setting with a lively sing-along format, giving guests a place to meet for food, drinks and entertainment in the same visit. Karaoke is part of the venue’s regular identity rather than a separate private-room experience, with the public karaoke program beginning at 9:30pm.

The venue’s schedule is built for both early and late visits. Service begins in the afternoon from Wednesday through Monday, and the restaurant continues into the night. Weekday happy hour takes place from 3pm to 5pm, followed by dinner service through the evening. A late-night menu is available from 10pm to 12:30am, making Bush Garden suitable for an after-work meal, a dinner gathering or a later stop centered on karaoke.

Bush Garden’s character is tied to welcome, community and continuity. The venue invites stories and photographs connected with its history, reflecting a place that has meaning for people who have spent time there over the years. That sense of shared memory sits alongside the casual social energy of a restaurant where karaoke brings different groups into the same room.

The format works well for diners who want more than a quiet meal, as well as groups looking for an evening activity without booking a private karaoke room. It can also suit visitors who prefer flexibility, since the menu covers several stages of the evening, from happy hour and dinner to late-night food. The combination of Japanese restaurant dining and public karaoke gives the venue a social, participatory style.

Reservations are limited to parties of six or more and require confirmation by email. Karaoke does not take reservations, so participation follows a first-come, first-served arrangement. Groups should also be prepared for a single combined check and an automatic service charge when a reservation is made for six or more people. These policies make Bush Garden easier to plan for larger gatherings when the group understands the format in advance.

With afternoon service, late-night food and karaoke continuing into the evening, Bush Garden offers a restaurant experience shaped by music and shared participation. It is a practical choice for a social meal, a group night out or anyone seeking a Japanese dining venue with karaoke as a central part of the atmosphere.