Popped in for trivia and it was fun. Service is good, super friendly and attentive. Mozzarella…read moresticks are thick and have a solid cheese pull.

This probably isn't going to be a fair rating just because I wasn't here for drinks. I was here for…read moresome solid chicken and waffles. I had expectations to tell you the truth, but I was let down a bit. Although, I was convinced to try out the mozzarella sticks and that was a fantastic starter. Highly recommend it. They were huge and thick with the good white stuff stretching out of it when you pull on it after your first bite. Best mozzarella stick I've ever had. As for the chicken and waffles, that's another story. Now, this isn't your normal chicken and waffles here. It's a spicy chicken and waffle sandwich. Someone was trying to be clever with this one and granted, on paper it sounds like a good idea. Execution was pretty poor however. The spice on that chicken was overpowering. There was a lack of syrup when there should've been more. And the goat cheese made it worse. Honestly, if it were just a regular fried chicken that was not spicy and had a good amount of syrup with no goat cheese in the sandwich, it would've satisfied my craving hands down. It wasn't that unfortunately. Should just keep it simple with that one. I would've been happy with that. The stroganoff was solid though. Did not expect that to be so good coming out of a bar. Way better than what Olive Garden could ever dish out. So maybe that says a lot for some folks. I'd come here for the stroganoff and the mozzarella sticks. As for the place itself, it definitely has a saloon vibe to it. Place looked pretty slow when I was there, but there was a good amount of people finishing up their meals, so I probably just missed the breakfast rush. Bartender/server was quite friendly and there were no problems, so that's always good.

Comfort food for those of us who remember some of our favorite Asian restaurants in the Southend of…read moreSeattle! We can usually get seated right of way. We ordered the garlic spareribs, which is always delicious! I ordered the Tomato Beef Chow Mein. Husband ordered a salad and a cup of chile. Brother ordered Tongkatsu. I was the only one who needed to take the left overs home. The place is casual. Watched the Mariners win against Houston! Grandchildren wanted to stay, but it was getting late. We always come back every couple of months.

We came here for a graduation party and were seated in the back room -- spacious, comfortable, and…read moreperfect for groups, with pool tables and plenty of room to hang out. The catered buffet was great: green salad, fried rice, chicken chow mein, karaage Chicken , and short ribs, all tasty and well‑seasoned. Parking is super easy with a big lot next to a supermarket. I checked the regular menu too, and the prices look very reasonable. I'd definitely come back to try their regular dishes when I'm in the area.

My family and I went here about 2weeks ago. We took our kiddos thrifting and then the hanger set…read morein. It's hard to find something everyone agrees on but this place had a little of everything. we got there and they were in that weird in between time from end of lunch/happy hour, so the kitchen was closed. It was about a 30ish min wait but we were determined. It was a fabulously sunny day, people sitting outside so we decided to hang out and have a drink while we waited for the kitchen to open. So glad we stuck around because this place is AMAZING. The corn fritters our wonderful server recommended them and I could kiss him. They were so good. The oak salad was light and fresh, perfect for the day. Burger and fries were super hot and yummy. Lastly, the server was so great with our 2 girls. (Wish I would have gotten his name) He let them sit outside at their own little table and they chatted with the other patrons. (There was a couple with their dog sitting outside). My niece is very sociable and friendly and it was just a great vibe all around. This is a great neighborhood gem. She actually asked to go back this weekend. We will def be back. This place is super cute, great food and super friendly staff.

We decided to try Oak in Beacon Hill area of Seattle for dinner. We arrived about 6pm and were…read moregreeted and seated immediately inside. The restaurant was about half full when we arrived but was packed by 7pm when they have trivia game night on Monday evenings. The menu has many vegan and vegetarian options as it was originally a vegan restaurant. One of us ordered the bacon cheeseburger with vegan cheese and three ordered Banh Mi Salad, which was a dinner special. Two selected the grilled chicken as protein and one selected the grilled tofu. The burger was juicy and delicious. The salads were excellent. One of the best salads I have had, unique. The marinaded chicken was grilled perfectly. The pickled vegetables were an excellent acid complement for the salad with sesame dressing. Definitely a local favorite. Enjoyed the relaxed vibe of the restaurant. Server was very helpful in answering questions about allergies. Greatly appreciated. Highly recommended for great healthy food options, a good time and a chilled and relaxing evening!

Listen, Linda This place is great in all the best ways…read more Dive feel without dive concerns, tasty food, huge portions. Definitely feels like this place would be fun on a live music night. Texas Red chili was where it's at for us - but get the sampler to try for yourself. Grits and Mac and cheese both good. Fries. Are. Great! Super friendly service. Little pricey? Maybe, but we are in Seattle sooo... 8/10 will return

Got there at 6pm on Sunday for dinner and they said simply, "Kitchen's closed." Okay...read more

First time visiting this place and the food was very good! The catfish, collard greens, red beans…read moreand rice were all good. Especially the catfish and greens. My partner got chicken and waffles and said the chicken was fried well and the waffles were good too. Also got the split tea lemonade which was perfect for the hot day. We met the owner and she was so friendly and helpful! We will be back to try more.

Incredible catfish, crispy and well seasoned. Melts in your mouth and full of flavor. Great sized…read moreportions for your value, the chicken wings are crispy and have lots of meat. The Mac and cheese was filling and exactly what we needed. The staff were also polite and attentive. The owner had been trialing a new dish and gave us a sample of it too! 11/10, definitely going to be visiting this place again.

Next level food. Never missed the mark. Long wait but worth it. My whole family loved it. Wish they…read morehad a location in California!

Great happy hour and the staff is amazing. Watching Elton hustle is next level. I would have…read morebelieved he owned the place based on his work ethic. Dasha was great, ask for her section. Everyone at Vons is killing it! Happy hour++

Friendly service, charming atmosphere & interior…read more Consistently outstanding food, wide variety of dishes, something for everyone. Cheesy bacon grits, breakfast tacos on this latest visit was great.

It was Labor Day, and everywhere we went was crowded, with long waits or closed establishments. So,…read morewe decided to stop by, and to our surprise, they were open! There wasn't much of a line yet. Unfortunately, there weren't any tables available, so we opted to sit at the bar. Keep in mind that this is a 21+ dining and bar establishment. I was craving a good stack of pancakes, so I ordered the bacon, egg, and toast plate that includes pancakes. And let me tell you, it hit the spot! My wife ordered the cheesy grits bowl, which came with real bacon bits and an over-easy egg. The grits were drier than I would've liked, not a pourable consistency, but the taste was still good. I would definitely order it again. The two amazing women who worked there were truly remarkable! They handled everything with ease, from taking care of us and serving us to cleaning up, bartending, and even doing the dishes. Their friendliness and professionalism really make it stand out. I highly recommend it!

A restaurant bar and car museum, a barbershop too. How fun! There is also a member only area that…read morehas a pool table and a hidden cigar bar. Took my little kids here. My son enjoyed looking at the Porsche right in the front, the souvenir shop, and taking a tour ($15 for each adult, kids under 5 is free) of all the cars. Food is decent, better than the average bar food I'd say. We ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich, chilaquiles with chorizo, and a burger and fries from the kid's menu. Total was about $85, including the mandatory 20% service charge. Service was decent, but charging 20% for a family of four is a bit excessive given the price of each dish was over $25 for brunch.

Second stop on last night's GNO was Derby, somewhere I've been plenty of times over the years but…read morehadn't visited in more than a year. A YPN event hosted there felt like the perfect excuse to come back. Unfortunately, this visit left me disappointed. We came over from Pioneer Square (Firn) for the event, and from the moment we arrived the space felt overcrowded with very little organization or direction for traffic flow. We eventually sat at the bar for about 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged us. When we finally spoke with a bartender, we were told they were out of espresso, despite having just watched what appeared to be a batch go into the refrigerator. Fair enough if it wasn't available to serve, but instead of taking our order or suggesting another drink, the interaction essentially ended there and the bartender moved on. That was ultimately the biggest disappointment for me. Being busy is understandable, especially during an event. What matters is how the experience is handled, and a simple "we can't make that, but let me recommend something else" would have gone a long way. The cars are undeniably cool and the concept has plenty of potential, but the hospitality and event organization didn't match the setting on this visit.

This place is amazing. My husband and I drove from Portland just to eat here. The customer service…read moreand food portion sizes were great. The food was seasoned to perfection my family and I will be back.

My son and I came in for lunch on Friday! We both tried the fried catfish, shrimp, and two-side…read morecombo, and everything was absolutely delicious. My son loved the mac n cheese so much he just had to order an extra side, and he even said it's the best he's ever had! I enjoyed my gumbo at home later, and it was just as amazing. They truly serve the best fried catfish and shrimp around, and we so appreciated how fresh and quick the food came out. The space is beautiful, incredibly clean, and has such a great vibe...the 90's R&B playlist was absolutely perfect! We also noticed the upcoming bar area in the back and think it's going to be a great addition. Thank you to your amazing staff for being so incredibly helpful, kind, and welcoming to us. You have definitely become a new family favorite, and we can't wait to come back!

One of the best soul food I ever had! Hands down! Chefs in the kitchen thank you…read more The biscuit here... oh lord, prepare yourself for some mouth watering experience, bussssin! Everything was so good here, chicken juicy, mac to the catfish... delicious, this place makes you feel like home, service fantastic, these plates makes you full before you walk out that door, coming in they got some very cool photos and decoration, feeling like the 90s. Mama in here always knows best when you don't know what to eat cause she never disappoints!

First time at this establishment I was excited. It's been on my list of places to try in Seattle…read more I was really looking forward to supporting a community that is part of the LGBTQIA+ they are also a family business well-known in the community and of color. The restaurant is very clean, was greeted by two servers working, friendly atmosphere, noise level was average and it's a smaller establishment, please keep that in mind. We ordered the french fries which are shoestring fries, side of catfish, a side of red beans and rice, and a side plate of fried green tomatoes, which comes with four bite-size pieces. Being from the south born and raised, I'm a particular about my catfish and even though the breading had flavor, the catfish to me did not taste very clean plus there was a hair stuck to the breading of the catfish. It wasn't a small hair. The mystery hair either fell in the oil or it was in the batter is my guess. Because when I went to break the catfish apart, that is when it sprung the rest of it out, there was a small curl tip sticking out of the top of the fish. Unfortunately, the green tomatoes had absolutely no flavor. I will say the red beans and rice had the most flavor. I could taste the seasoning and the spice with a little bit of heat. I also really appreciate that there was some veggies mixed in with some meat as well. The shoestring fries it's either a hit for some or a miss and for me it was a miss, but I've had lots of different kinds of shoestring fries from multiple locations, and different states. It's a hard one to make. They were fried crispy and excellent. I would say it's more of the seasoning that was a dislike. The decor throughout the restaurant was beautiful to view. There are photos of the owners their family and friends. Not only could I see the love and commitment put into this restaurant, but also I could feel it as soon as I walked in. My takeaway is for the cooks to wear hairnets and if they have beards, to also put nets on their beards to further prevent hairs falling into people's food. Fried green tomatoes are not an item that can be found at most restaurants. It's easy to make but definitely the seasoning on it could be improved. Also, possibly just going simple with the seasoning like salt and a little pepper on the shoestring fries, sometimes keeping it simple is the best. A topic I want to touch on, not because I got it, but because going through the reviews prior to coming not too many people were discussing the waffles and this was a direct witness of what I could see. I did not taste it so I can't describe how the waffles tasted, but they look like they were cooked golden brown, which was nice but they are I would say more on the thinner side than what I usually see at places that serve chicken and waffles. If you are reading this review and you are looking for a place that serves you a nice thick waffle please do not come here because you will be disappointed, and I do not want people being disappointed when they are looking for something in particular and they end up ordering something that they did not want. Besides my recommendations, as I mentioned, this is a place that is full of love and commitment and I appreciate the community that has supported this establishment. It is not easy keeping a restaurant open and it's even harder these days being a person of color to even have your own establishment. As always, my friends be safe out there. Thank you for reading this review and I'll see you at my next bite *=*