Everything was great from start to finish. Great service, inviting ambiance, and a delicious meal…read more Definitely will be back!

If you're looking for a bar with bar food and not very good drinks I have the place. Pretty plain…read morevibe and bar look to it, nothing special. I can say we were all pretty disappointed in this place. The staff was the only positive that we took away from this experience. Both servers that we encountered were both kind and attentive. The drinks and food however totally missed the marks. We all started off with drinks 2 margaritas, a gin gimlet and a beer between the four of us. The margaritas were terrible, like I am not sure how they put them as a feature drink. They had zero jalapeños and also offered no spicy margarita whatsoever. My wife's gin gimlet tasted like straight up lime juice. All were complete misses. Next we moved on to the food where each couple ordered a dozen wings. The X's and O's( fries and onion rings) and we also ordered a wedge salad. The wedge salad came out and idk how it was marketed as wedge when it was a bowl of salad completely engulfed in dressing(closer to soup than salad). Next the fries and onion rings came out and I'm not usually a stickler for what things cost, but $17 for like 6 onion rings and a very sad plate of fries. We expected a bit more for what we ordered for the table. Lastly the wings. While the flavoring of the wings were good, they came out not too warm to the touch and biting into them they were cold on the inside. Concerned that we may get sick from uncooked meat they assured us that they were precooked and just dropped into the fryer to finish them off. To me it is concerning that though they were precooked and still missed on hearing them all way, you may need to have a chat with your kitchen. Both of the servers were on top of it and ran both dozens back to have our order recooked. Second time around they were hot and crispy with good flavor(although the garlic boom boom wings were missing one of the sauces the second time around). It didn't matter, we ate them and paid. Not sure we will put this on our revisit list. Maybe the burgers or flatbread were the way to go, but out of 3 menu items and even the drinks.... There needs to be much more effort to everything here...

We stopped into the Independent Beer Bar last night for a drink before our Valentine's Day…read morereservation and had a great time! We decided on two non-alcoholic options, a 0 ABV from Reuben's and a sparking hop-water, and both were excellent! We played a bit of cribbage, watched the Everett Silvertips game, and took in the pre-rodeo vibe that was happening just down the street. Overall, this is a nice spot to stop in with ample seating and friendly bartenders. We'll be back!

The Ukrainian dumplings were delicious, getting those again. Bartender was super friendly. Fun vibe.read more

Stopped by here for the first time ever and had an amazing experience. I think the…read morebartender/waiters name was Jamie who helped me, but he was so friendly and nice! I love trying new places with awesome service! I also loved my food. I got the grilled cheese with tomato and worried about liking it or not but once I got it, it was SOOO yummy. The ambiance is very chill, the night I came they were playing lots of awesome 80's music. I also loved the drinks, I got a pina colada and strawberry themed drink I can't remember what it's called but definitely coming back for those again!! Can't recommend this place enough.

Great food Ice cold amazing draft beer…read morePull tabs!!! Top notch service-had three different people help me and were all very friendly and efficient.

In short Stands out as being 100% family-friendly with a…read moregreat kitchen, great wine and beer, and soon to have a brewhouse. Great hangout with plenty of huge flatscreens showing the game. In long We heard great things about this place even before it opened; the grapevine just had awesome news about this space finally turning into something that would stick. We pulled up today and immediately noticed the outdoor play area for the kids. It's cordoned off by oak wine barrels, so they're kinda blending their concepts artfully before you even walk in. We're not *that* local, but we definitely buy the idea that there are few, if any, great kid-friendly places around here. Inside, it might be pretty packed already. There are big heavy wooden tables, with more upstairs. You can push them together for groups. You get laminated menus, and they do have table service, or you can order at the counter. They very carefully manage all their beers, wines, ciders, canned cocktails, and so on. Rumor has it they lured a brewer away from Urban Family and will be churning out their own stuff soon. We checked out 2 things from the regular menu and 3 from the HH menu. It wasn't too packed at first, but by 4:00 the regulars, families, and HH crowd were really filling it up. Wines We tried the pinot grigio, red blend, chardonnay, and rosé from the by-the-glass menu. They're all good enough to order most any place, and finding them by the glass shows they're putting real thought into all the details here. Miso pickles Absolutely ridiculously good. Nice seasoning, tart miso flavor, crunchy fresh cauliflower, carrot, and cukes. Would not only order again but attempt to reverse-engineer these and have them at home. Great HH value. Fried pickles Great with or without the cheese that's softened on some (but not all) of the piles. Awesome dipping crema with a bit of kick from hot peppery seasoning. Drummies No longer offered with green buffalo sauce, which sounds like a sad farewell, based on the description of it (jalapeño & vinegary hot sauce, I think). But the gochujang was buttery and peppery. They pressure-fry the wings so they are crazy tender and moist. Humongous drums, too. Awesome HH value--true, you get only 2, but there's plenty of veg in the bowl. Smashburger Another fantastic HH menu item. Nice fresh crunchy toppings, hearty roll, and beautifully seasoned and cooked patty. Not too crunchy, which I appreciate. Easy to imagine someone ordering more than one and getting way too full. Smokey Dipper Regular menu. Awesome grilled steak flavor to the meat, got some salty broccoli mixed in for crunch and variety. The broc would be a good appetizer on its own! Hearty, savory jus, and the onion rings are out of this world. Even I couldn't finish them all, despite how great they tasted. Super generous portion. The staff here are all free spirits and great conversationalists, which is super nice to see. Nothing about this place feels like a chain in any way, although they clearly put real money into the buildout. Such a welcome addition to Lake.

I've passed by this establishment and always wondered about it. At first entrance it was amazing…read morethe vibes were right! We quickly were able to find a table and were greeted by such a wonderful waitress. She was truly a gem. She bantered with us and gave us speedy top notch service. However, this part does not reflect her or anyone foh; I ordered the fish and chip bucket and was presented with what I can only describe as the box of turkish delights bequeathed to Edmund in the chronicles of Narnia. That night I ended up praising my toilet all night. I thought maybe someone spiked my 6 beers but then remembered I only had the 2. I haven't been sicker than a got dang dog like that in a real long time. I don't think there's anyway to describe the scene in my bathroom other than 1970s Vietnam war crimes. Once again Service was great. Waitstaff was so fun. I just didn't enjoy the side of food poisoning that was given to me. The best part is because of the waitstaff I Will probably go again! (after I forget what it tasted like coming back up of course)

Stopped in on a random Wednesday because I was hungry and had some time to kill before a movie. The…read moreplace was busy with at least twenty people. I ordered a vodka cranberry that was strong and well-made, and a Cali turkey club wrap with tots. I've been mildly obsessed with tater tots lately, and these didn't disappoint. The wrap was huge and there was no way I was finishing it, but it was solid. The vibe is classic sports bar with lots of TVs, pool tables, dart boards, and a steady buzz of conversation. Service was quick and friendly.

We finally got around to trying this place and we really liked it! We had cheeseburgers, fries,…read moreonion rings, moz sticks& beer. The food is like old fashioned deep fried- everything was good. It has darts, a poker table,tvs everywhere. The staff was really nice too. It was busy, it's like a small town bar. We will be back for sure!!

The bartender was awesome. The pizza was unbelievable. I was in town for a week and went there…read moretwice because my first experience was awesome!

In short Legendary dive! A million pool tables, tons of…read moreother games, full bar, and a kitchen cranking out bready, cheesy food to keep you from getting too sloshy too fast. In long This place has been a regular stop for all kinds of folks for quite a while. They're famous for this pizza, and it really is pretty good. I stopped by, finally, on a Sunday afternoon to watch some football and see what the place is about. You can park right on 99 or out back; there's a sneaky back door that gets you in from the back lot. You zigzag between pool tables when you come in, and there are flatscreens all over if you want to watch the game. There are highboys, counters, and bar seating, but not too many chairs where you put your feet on the floor. At the bar, they have tons of pull tabs, a few taps, and a full selection of basic liquor choices. I had a couple whiskies. After a while, I checked out The Bomb, which is a good pizza. Very earthy umami flavors with all the artichoke hearts, and kind of a plain white-flour chewy crust. I filled the TouchTunes bin with tons of credits, and got to watch all kinds of football highlights with tunes I like playing. I was out the door for a few drinks and a medium pizza for $70. Not too bad these days. Unfortunately, the bartender "forgot" to bring me back my credit card, then explained she didn't think I gave her one 'cause I had a tab (they don't take your card when you open a tab, just your name), then said she forgot, then thanked me profusely for reminding her to grab it. She wasn't that busy, and I was sitting 6 feet from the card reader. The extra thanks seemed like play-acting. Nothing bad happened, but that's kind of a bummer. I'd still come back but I'll let someone else who wants to check it out talk me into it.

Bucks food menu was limited when the new owners first took over and I heard it might go more of a…read morecafe style menu. Now most of their classic bistro type food is back and even improved. I am so happy they stuck to bistro quality food. We ordered salmon and steak and both were cooked perfect. The chimi cajun sauce on my salmon was great. The service was amazing considering they had just lost a few staff and only two gals served the whole full restaurant including the bar drinks. No one felt they got inferior service and our service was great. Buck's has a really nice lodge bar/bistro ambience. They have good music on Thursday nights.

This spot has been on my list to try for a while. We stopped in on a Thursday night before a…read moreSilvertips game. The poor server was solo and slammed, but she did get some help partway through. They've got a good selection of beer on tap, but I thought the cocktails were overpriced--nothing really stood out. I'd rather spend $16 on a craft cocktail at Colby Club. The food wasn't great. We got the calamari and it was bad--cold and honestly just bland. We also ordered the beer-battered halibut. It was okay, but a bit overcooked, and it came with fries... maybe 25 total for a 3-piece fish plate. Our bill was around $65 for two beers (with the $2 off Thursday special), the calamari, and the 3-piece halibut. Just overpriced for what it was. The place itself is cute, and they had acoustic music going, which was nice. The staff was friendly and really hustling with how busy it was. Overall, though, I didn't feel like it was worth it and probably wouldn't go back. I wish we could do .5 stars. I struggled between 2 & 3. I ended with 3 for the venue, live music (she was really good) and the awesome staff.

Only bar I go to!!! Jordan, Lexi and Kaitlyn are the best bartenders in town. Go hawks!read more

Absolutely love Nikki! Been coming to Sporty's for over 10…read moreyears now. Great place to play darts and hang with friends. Recently we have been coming for their $2 Taco Tuesdays! Lots of TVs throughout the place to watch any kind of sport! In the summer they have a great outdoor patio that is dog friendly, along with outdoor TVs to watch sports. We like to add jalapeños to their philly. And they have some of the best fries around, the battered fries always cooked to perfection! Tots are also another great choice!

Friendly place. Good food and drink. A large selection of pull tabs. They have good music every…read morenight.

I have been here several times recently and every time the service has been horrible. The…read morewaitresses act like they never worked there before or they just don't give a damn. They don't understand about rounding, they don't understand about picking things up when you're at the table, they don't understand basic waiting techniques. Oh, and the Silverware needs to be on the table along with napkins BEFORE the food arrives. And they just really put out the attitude like they don't give a fuck. And the food is not that good

We had a MARVELOUS experience!…read more My bf, his mom and myself passed by this place on a couple of walks. I've also marked it as a place to visit. It is part of the Staybridge Suite hotels here and this hotel in general, is always packed! We finally know why! The hotel inside is beautiful -- woodwork and a cozy ambience! The 5 x 5 bar & bistro is new. What it was before was an old theater. Matthew was a one-man show with two ladies helping him with carrying the done orders to the tables. It was actually quiet on a Wednesday when we had went. Only 3 tables occupied. We missed happy hour and settled on the regular menu. I had the chicken tenders (4-pc) with lemon pepper seasoning (oh my -- this was delicious!) along with sweet potato waffle fries. I also got the hummus plate -- fresh veggies and the hummus had feta cheese and olive oil too, yummy! My bf had the pepperoni pizza with cheddar cheese and topped with green onions. I had a taste of it and it was pretty good! My bf's mom had the fish burger with a side salad. Matthew was so kind and made a mental note of the orders. He even remembered my bf's mom saying 'no cheese' and he doubled checked with her after looking at the fish burger. Real nice guy and his service with the ladies was warm and delightful! They're forming an events room hall that will be done soon that used to be a pool area (so yes, no swimming pool anymore). They also have a nice patio area with long chairs and a nice mini bar/grills in the middle. I also had a limoncello cooler and my bf's mom has red wine too. We'd come back again!

In short Great deals on great drinks, food is really solid,…read moreand the setting is nice and friendly. Only drawback is that the hours are limited. In long Lately we've been seeking out places that are literally quieter--less volume on the music, more space between the tables, and so on. I'd been wanting to check out 5x5, anyway, since it's the only spot around with an exactly perfect rating score. It looked like it'd fit the bill for a low-key place, and off we went. We came in shortly after they opened on a Saturday (4:00 PM). You're in a larger business-traveler hotel here, aimed at Boeing and Boeing-sub folks traveling for work. The building looks kinda generic from outside, but there's plenty of parking, and the lobby has a high-ceilinged atrium vibe for sure. Nice floor tiles, nice carpet, tasteful furniture. Everything's in perfect shape. You don't feel the lounge vibe right away, but there's a gigantic fireplace ahead of you, warming both sides of the room from the middle. Around that, there are lots of sturdy, shiny tables under the lofty ceilings. Off to the side, there's a little lounge area, then another one. Everything in the lounge is bar-height seating, and there are a few flatscreens, probably showing the game. Most folks are in here, sitting around the bar in the middle of the room. We posted up at a table just outside the lounge. Lindsey was behind the bar, and cheerfully answered every single question we had about food and all their cocktails. She's super friendly and makes a great drink for sure. She seems to have a bunch of regulars who aren't staying at the hotel, which is a great sign, no doubt. We checked out the warm pretzel--such a decadent treat. The waffle fries (and especially the aioli that came with them) were awesome. The pizza was a great choice; we added pickled onions to the Speedway. The crust could be a little crisper but we took home what we didn't finish and it's great here, too. Service on food and drinks was really quick. The cocktails here can be really creative, and there are lots of classics with house twists on the recipe. They even have a pisco sour they've tweaked--that's a fair bit of work for a bartender to make mid-shift. We got 5 great drinks and 3 nice plates of food for $96, and I don't think we even ordered anything from the HH menu. This is a very easy place to add to the rotation.