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!

My wife and I stopped into Independent Beer Bar for a quick beer before pressing on…read more Free timed street parking can be found. Discover is an accepted form of payment. Independent Beer Bar is 21+ and dog friendly. During our visit, the kitchen was out of order; however, outside food is welcome. Beer/tap bars are quite trendy nowadays. Independent Beer Bar was established before the big trend so don't expect anything too fancy. Indoors is actually on the decrepit side. My wife had a Voodoo Citrus Pale Ale for $7. I had a Fat Orange Cat Baby Kittens Hazy IPA for $7. Pricing is fair compared to surrounding area. Our server was friendly and enthusiastic. I look forward to returning in the future with hopes to pair Russian dumplings with my beer.

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.

Went in to catch an out of market ball game, ok brew selection to choose from, TOO MANY IPA's for…read moremy liking. Evidently after I ordered deep fried $%&@#, everything is flash frozen to be reheated to life, I was encroaching on the overly sensitive, hard to un-nerd, trivia geeks. Probably the only way they can get the Boeing nerds to spend 3 hours & $$$ there. After a quiet hour watching ball, the NERDFEST began, requesting I move my seating so they could sniff the odar of mr. trivia master. When I told the gaggle of Dungon & Dragon experts they should have gotten there earlier if the wanted their coveted seating, then I'm the BAD guy. Barkeep was almost as Douchee when I settled my $50 tab, of course he had sided with his busiest afternoon of the week clientele. Next time before I go in (never) I'll eat a big can of VanCamp beans, a few hard boiled eggs & hang over by the pool tables.

This was our first time here, and we were beyond impressed! We ordered the kids' cheeseburgers, the…read moreFish Po' Boy, and the Bánh Mì, and every single thing was incredible. The Fish Po' Boy was perfectly deep-fried--crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside. The tartar sauce was hands down the best I've ever had! They served it on the side instead of on the sandwich, which turned out to be perfect because we dunked every bite. It was so fresh, full of dill flavor, and absolutely delicious. The Bánh Mì had an amazing smoky flavor, and they even served it with a side of au jus for dipping, which was fantastic. Every dipping sauce we tried deserved five stars--the honey mustard, the burger sauce, and that incredible tartar sauce. What really sets this place apart is the kids' play area. It's huge and thoughtfully designed with video games, Pac-Man, a train table, and plenty of space for kids to play. It kept our kids happily entertained so we could actually relax and enjoy our meal, which is rare! If you're in the Lake Stevens area, this place is definitely worth a visit. Great food, amazing sauces, and one of the best family-friendly dining experiences we've had. We will absolutely be back!

Decent brews. A little over indexed on the IPA's, sours and porters for my taste, but whatevs…read more Always a place to sit and kind enough staff. The menu changes quite a bit. I think they are still figuring it out, but still one of the best things to go in that location for a long time. My recommendations: 1. Do a smoked meat platter. You got the smoker, and people will want to order sides. 2. More german bier. 3. Beer punch cards. Every 15th beer is free for loyal customers. 4. Crispy chicken Cesar Salad. 5. Bring back the house made potato chips.

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.

Nikki, our waitress was super sweet and the place was super clean. It had a downhill like the bars…read morethat used to go to when you were in your 20s. This place felt like back home where I was from and it seemed like everybody knew each other and they were all friends. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was great and I tell you, Nick was absolutely wonderful so if you want someplace to spend time with you about this place.

We always get friendly service, great pizza & cold beer! Also a great environment & fun place to…read moreplay pool.

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.

Wow! I have been coming to Sporties for 11 years and I realized I've never done a review. This is…read moremy favorite place to meet my old coworkers (now friends) for a beer or 4. The service has been phenomenal, every time we have come it's been Nikki or Amy serving us and they have been phenomenal every time.

Tried this bar/restaurant. Walk in and sat at the bar. The waitress one foot away didn't…read moreacknowledge me until I looked at her. Then she tossed a menu my way. No words, just a menu. Finally she came in front of me and just stared at me. I mean we were just staring at each other. No, what can I get you or what will you have. Frankly, it was weird. I don't think she said 10 words to me. I ask my order to go and left this establishment. I'm going to say it, as a black man I didn't feel the least bit welcome. I doubt if anyone will see this, but there you have it.

Good food, big portions, prompt service, casual atmosphere. Great for breakfast or lunch.read more

Tip: All day on Tuesday's, classic burgers (4 options) are 50% off. Happy Hour is offered daily…read morefrom 2pm-6pm. Breakfast is served daily until 3pm. There is a $3 charge to split/share a meal. There is an additional $1.50 added for all to-go orders.