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Bait Shop

4.3 (294 reviews)
ModerateDive Bars, American
Open • 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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BAIT SHOP ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Loud
Divey
Hipster
Casual

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Deviled Eggs
Libby W.

Ordered for delivery. I crave deviled eggs all the time, and there aren't all that many places willing to do them for delivery because they probably don't always travel well, but mine arrived in excellent condition and had that classic flavor that reminded me of many a summer picnic. Yum! The fish in the fish & chips was perfectly golden, flaky, and crispy! Huge portion, too. I had ordered an extra tartar sauce just in case, but it doesn't need it - the one it comes with was enough for me. The fries were pretty good, but sort of reminded me of In n Out fries (IYKYK). Everything was packaged with care. Really tasty - will be ordering from them again.

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Katie A.

I met up with some friends for drinks, so we didn't have food, but the drinks were great! Bailey's Green Juice was recommended to me, and now I'm recommending it to you (definitely get it). Service was a little slow because our waitress was also bartending, but she was extremely nice. It's dark, a little loud, small, and kind of divey, but you'll sit close with your pals and have a great time regardless.

Merch
Celina B.

Loved the decor of this place. So camp. It's a gay bait shop vibe!!! Service was good and fish was very good for a dive bar. I wouldn't definitely come back.

Fried chicken salad

Ordered the salad thru doordash & asked for extra dressing. I literally got none :(

Fish and Chips, Fried Bologna Sandwich
Kim N.

After a long day going to shops at Capitol Hill, this is a great dive bar to just sit and relax and fuel up for the next day. Amazing amazing service, the waiters and waitresses here are so friendly, made me feel super comfortable! The fish and chips were very delicious! I liked how light the batter of the fish was and the chips were so good. The fried bologna sandwich was heavy, don't know if I would order it again but it definitely had great flavor. They have a Photo Booth in the back and it's great for travelers coming out of state!

I would lay down my life for every server that works here (and probably the back of house too but I don't see them as much) I love them. I love the decorations. I love the deviled eggs. Pic of my pigeon purse with cocktail. (Naturally)

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Audrey C.

Great spot in Cap Hill to grab some drinks and bar snacks with friends. I came here on a weekday night and was able to find seating almost immediately! The staff was friendly and attentive in taking our orders and also getting the drinks to us relatively quickly! It was a little loud as they were blasting music but it was not overwhelming. The decor is a bit odd but it fits the overall eclectic theme of the bar. I ordered the buffalo and lemon pepper wings and they were very tasty! I would definitely come back again if I'm ever in the area! Parking: Paid street parking (a little hard to come by since this is the heart of cap hill)

Fish tacos. So good!
Linh N.

Not much to say but service was exceptional! Haven't been here in years and I can't tell if this place expanded or I just forgot. Our server was great! My friend and I was just catching up. Drinks were good and so was food. Will be back when I can!!

Fun Xmas decorations!
Rachel S.

I have not been feeling very in the Xmas spirit, so went to Bait Shop in hopes of being cheered, and it helped! Bait Shop is currently very decked out for the holidays and they do a "light show" hourly, which was very fun. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We got some nachos and fries and everything was perfectly tasty. We're not drinkers so just got some ginger beer. There were several non alcoholic options but I did wish there had been a non alcoholic cocktail or two. But all in all, a great experience at a bar with nice cozy vibes.

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Shoutout to our server they were very attentive and made our drinks quick and good. Great pricing and decent bar food. Can't complain at all

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Decent drinks, unfortunately some of the staff were pretty unfriendly so made for a less than stellar night.

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Great service, outstanding mixology. Reasonable prices. The happy hour deal is fantastic.

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Fun holiday atmosphere with the light show show. A real gem. Nice menu items and interesting drinks. A busy spot this time of year.

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Ask the Community - Bait Shop

When/IS the Christmas light show coming again this year?

It's going on now, its on the hour.

Are kids allowed?

Sorry but we are 21 and over.

What time does the kitchen close?

Midnight every night!

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Stopped into Shorty's across the street from Bangrak after lunch and WOW... this place was a blast…read more It's quirky as hell and I mean that as a compliment. They've got tons of pinball machines, but the thing I absolutely LOVED were the booths with the pinball machines built right into the tables. I've never seen that before and immediately thought it was such a cool idea. Definitely the kind of spot you stop into for a drink and then end up hanging out way longer than you planned. Overall just a really fun little bar with a lot of character. I'd absolutely come back.

Love this bar. We have been here countless times and it's great vibes every time…read more Lots of regulars. Smoking area in front of the bar. They have games, an ATM to get quarters to play the games, free condoms box above the quarter ATM. And my favorite part a Photo Booth! A great bar to me has a Photo Booth, street fighter, and private booths. This has it all. Love how we can have fun playing games, taking pics, choosing a song, and having great conversations in the comfy booths. Service is helpful. One night one of the games ate our quarters up and never worked so we let the bartender know and a few minutes later he gave us our quarters back. Staff is efficient and keeps the bar clean picking up any left behind glasses quickly. The bar is quirky and fun. Private and comfy booths, and lots of clowns everywhere. Sad clowns, happy clowns, creepy clowns, and more clowns than you can count! The bathrooms are unisex with plenty of stickers to look at. Always hand soap and toilet paper available even when busy. Hard working staff! Some areas of the bar like near the bathrooms have flashy lights and makes it feel like you're at the circus. The vibe is laid back and care free. Have yet to try the food so no words on that quite yet! Always a great time at Shorty's. Literally one of my favorite bars! Highly recommend!

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Loretta's Northwesterner

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Loretta's Northwesterner still has it! I'm drinking a delicious Amber Ale from one of my hometown…read morebrewers. The guy behind the bar is a big ol' badass! The other front of house guy, kind of a more wiry guy named Brian with a hysterical t-shirt, is cool AF too. The beer selection remains extraordinary! I just spotted a Lucille grapefruit that's a favorite of one of my sweet Aunt's. That'll be my next beer, guaranteed! Here's to you, Aunt Dee! Cheers to Loretta's Northwesterner and the great people who make it iconic!

One of the dishes I miss after moving to Seattle from the Midwest is the humble tenderloin…read moresandwich. A giant plate-sized piece of pork, pounded flat, breaded and deep fried? Yes please. After finding out about Loretta's Northwesterner, which is basically the only place in Seattle that serves tenderloin sandwiches, we made it a priority to visit on a surprisingly rainless and cloudless February winter weekend. Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich ($18) - That's the stuff. A perfectly fried and breaded tenderloin, easily 3 or 4 times the size of the almost vestigial bun, topped high with veggies (on the side, of course, to assemble to taste). It's a very respectable size, larger than many places I've visited in Indiana and Iowa. Thick breading encrusts a perfectly cooked tenderloin, allowing a hard crispy shell to develop, while the interior meat, pounded flat, remains tender yet moist. Both the breading and pork are liberally seasoned with salt, pepper, and spices, which creates a well seasoned bite. They include tons of romaine, red onion, tomatoes, and tangy pickles - with everything in place, I almost had to unhinge my jaw to eat the sandwich. The bottom bun is slathered with an ungodly amount of mayo. It's necessary to add more creaminess and fat to the relatively lean meat. The one qualm I have that prevents me from anointing this sandwich the best in the west: the bun. While toasted on all sides, it's dry and kind of crumbles apart while eating. Otherwise, this sandwich is excellent and easily competes with the many pork tenderloins I've eaten in the Midwest. (5/5) Fries ($6) - A $6 basket comes with a generous portion of freshly fried potatoes. The fries are skin on, which basically makes these crisp starchy sticks a health food. I found them to be fried a bit too far, rendering the interiors fluffy but dry. They have good crisp exteriors, though, and aren't overly salted. (4/5) Tavern Burger ($7) - Loretta's is actually more famous for their burgers than the tenderloins, with many publications in Seattle claiming they serve the best in the city. People often recommend getting the Double Tavern Burger, but we opted for the single given that we were planning on a couple of stops for desserts and pastries afterwards. For a full meal, I'd definitely want to upgrade to the double - the single isn't that large, probably comparable to a cheap fast food burger with a slightly larger patty. The beef is heavily charred in flavor, lending a great smoky aroma and a beefy bite. It's cooked well done, so the entirely of the burger is the same brown color, but there's more than enough moisture coming from the other ingredients to offset the dryness of the beef. There's a requisite slice of melted American cheese on top and plenty of fatty mayo-based secret sauce underneath, dressing a bunch of chopped onion and sliced pickle. The tanginess from the pickle balances out the fat and meat quite well. I'm not sure I'd call the burger the best in the city, but it's certainly pretty good. (4/5) I don't eat at dive bars very often, but I'd definitely return to Loretta's for the tenderloin sandwich. It's not a dish commonly found in the PNW and the fact that Loretta's rendition is actually really good, is a boon to the city. Bathrooms - Two tiny unisex rooms

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Bait Shop - divebars - Updated May 2026

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