Bucks food menu was limited when the new owners first took over and I heard it might go more of a cafe 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. read more

This spot has been on my list to try for a while. We stopped in on a Thursday night before a Silvertips 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. read more

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I won't be going back. I've been an on again off again customer for probably 10 years and numerous changes of ownership. Sometimes the food is great and sometimes it's not. I hadn't been to Bucks in over a year because of the prior not great experience. But last week friends/clients who used to live in Everett were in town and they wanted Bucks, so we had lunch there and it was good. Tonight I really wanted some kind of steak and Bucks came to mind. We ordered meatloaf, the chimichurri appetizer and a half Caesar salad. Oh, and the server asked if we'd like bread and butter and we said yes. The meatloaf was ok. The veggies that came with it (carrots and broccoli) were too al dente. The meatloaf wasn't dense enough it was almost like it had been heavily mixed with bread. The chimichurri wasn't great, the green sauce on top I had to scrape off because it tasted like old avocado. The Caesar salad was good. The bread (small sourdough round) was hard as F. Even with the steak knife we couldn't cut it! Idk what the deal was but it was very disappointing. It was pre sliced but even then we couldn't rip a piece off, my husband wrestled with it and we finally got a couple of slices loose and we tore the inside out of the crust. We left the other half of the mini round behind. The server asked if we wanted a box to take the remainder home and we said no. When we got the $75 bill I noticed a $5 charge for the bread and butter. I was surprised because it was offered as though it came free w the meal but apparently not. Anthony's offers complimentary bread and butter, many places do. I told the server that the bread was extremely hard, like we couldn't even cut it. I said I don't know if somebody microwaved this or what happened but the crust was so tough. We couldn't cut it with a steak knife and she said no they don't microwave but they do put it in the oven. I would have spoken up had I known I was paying five dollars for it, but I didn't speak up because I thought it just was complimentary with the meal. Anyway, after telling the server about how tough the bread was she said she'd take 10% off the cost of the bread. I was shocked at her response. She took the bill and returned with the new bill reflecting a discount of .50 (fifty cents) off the bill. She mentioned you did eat some of the bread so I gave you fifty cents off. My beef is that I wasn't told the bread and butter was an up sell at a cost of $5. And then the response of deducting $.50 from a $75 bill. I was really surprised at how it was handled but I am done. It's way too expensive to roll the dice everytime. I'm in an occupation where I take clients to lunch/dinner but I'm not spending another dime here. read more

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I came here with my husband and two young kids this evening and we really enjoyed our meal! The waitstaff was incredibly friendly and helpful. My kids were stoked to get a whole box of crayons to color with rather than just the typical 4-pack. The food was GREAT! The kids meals were very generous portions, which I appreciated because my kids are big eaters. Hubby initially ordered the prime rib, rare. The waitress let him know that tonight the prime rib looked a little closer to medium so he changed his order to a Cobb salad with added flat iron steak. It came out beautiful (and rare) and he was very happy with it. He would not have been happy with medium prime rib, so we both appreciated the waitress' honesty. I ordered the seafood cioppino off of the daily special. I mostly enjoyed it. What was a little disappointing was that the menu said it had shrimp, mussels, clams, and scallops. However, I was a bit dismayed to dig in to my bowl to find that there were no clams and quite a lot of calamari which had not been listed as an ingredient. I don't eat calamari so I would have made a different choice (or asked for a substitution) had I known. The rest of the seafood was delicious and fresh, though. And the garlic bread was yummy. The only other feedback I'd give is to suggest a screen door if they are going to prop the front door open. There were quite a few flies buzzing around. We were swatting them away like we were at an outdoor barbecue--not what one hopes to see inside of a classy restaurant. Other than that, we really enjoyed our meal and will totally come back. read more

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This was the second vist to this restaurant. The first visit was a Friday night, which is there prime rib night. Service was excellent even though it was super busy,food was excellent. Tonight a Thursday night, Service was terrible. We had a reservation for 6pm,we were sitted wait10 minutes for someone to take a drink order. We were asked if we would like some bread, yes please we said. Gave the waitress our order at this time. We order the same steak one with rice one with potatoes. It was like 2 different restaurants when we got our food. My steak was perfect his overcooked, my rice was warm,his potatoes cold. If I'm going to pay the price for a good steak dinner it will not be at Bucks. Our waitress brought the bread after the entrees never checked on us again. We had to ask for our check. read more

Service was great, she was very nice! The actual restaurant was cute, historical. It was turned from a bank but it felt more like I was in an old saloon to be honest. The drinks- I got some kind of tea the waitress recommended but emphasized I don't like sweet. She promised it wouldn't be.. it was still pretty sweet. The food- coconut shrimp was really good, well made. The sauce was delicious. The Cajun fish tacos- I think this one needs to go back to the drawing board. I love Cajun shrimp and other similar foods but there was so much Cajun and maybe no salt? It made the fish taste soooo dry. I think other flavor profiles would work better for that kind of fish. Mango salsa, avocado crema, chipotle.. all would have been better for that kind of fish. It at least less Cajun.. it's spendy for what it is. I'd maybe go back if I wanted a bar night with some apps but maybe not for a regular dinner read more

Went for my birthday had about 8 of us in our party Faith our server was amazing. The restaurant was very accommodating the environment was great they had a musician there playing great music. Food was delicious steaks were cooked perfectly and the artichoke dip was a great appetizer. I highly recommend trying this place out! read more

Great food....... Faith is the most delightful waitress! We're from Montana but will be back!

My first meal in Everett after I landed in Seattle. After read the review prior to the trip , I decided for a quick lunch . I was greeted by the server Amanda with a sweet welcome smile . We ordered a Cobb salad , artichoke dip and a grilled chicken sandwich. The Cobb salad was big and very standard , I liked the artichoke dip , it's creamy but not heavy. The grilled chicken sandwich was perfect , the chicken was nicely grilled but not dry , it's served with smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce tomato and onions . The aoli provides a nice mild spicy that's well balanced with the sandwich. I believed this is a well known local small restaurant in the old bank building built in the early 1920 . Amanda is a good server , she was the only server than does the meet & greet , serve and run the food , clean and set the tables ! She is the best ! read more

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Once again we went to Bucks with 6 others. What a great time. Food was fantastic, cocktails were balanced and tasty. We recommend Bucks for Lunch and Dinner. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover really applies to Buck's. from the outside it is easy to miss and looks like a hole in the wall, but as soon we walked in we were greeted by the host and quickly seated at our table (we made a reservation ahead of time via the Yelp app). everyone was super friendly and we quickly settled into drinks and dinner. 1) Smoked halibut - this was so good. perfectly cooked fish over rice and vegies with a decadent sauce and comes out with the glass dome containing the smoke. dinner and a show and gave the fish a perfect amount of smoke. I would definitely order this again! 2) Crab stuffed salmon - this was also good. huge piece of salmon stuffed with a crab medley and fried to a perfect crispiness while maintaining its juiciness. 3) BBQ bison meatloaf. buffalo meatloaf wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with a fantastic bbq sauce. what more do you want?! the only thing I did not like is the mashed potatoes. it is more on the drier side than I prefer. 4) Chocolate peanut butter pie - talk about a huge slice of pie. loved the chunks of peanuts in it. good contrast between the cold pie, hot fudge, peanuts....mmmm. 5) Peach creme brulee - this was good. had a hint of peach, but otherwise your typical brulee. If they added a small pile of diced peaches on the side it could have really pushed this to being really good. Overall I would highly recommend this place and will be back for sure! read more

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Was a walk-in, no reservation. Had the King Salmon special on the chalk board. Cooked to perfection! My wife taught me not to pick up the plate and lick it in public. All the portions were just right for me. Sat at the bar. read more

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We stopped in for lunch on our way back to Kitsap County. Bang bang shrimp and black and blue salad. Both perfect!!!!! We'll definitely be coming back on our next trip here. read more

Man! What a great place! Cold beer and excellent food. Their burger special was awesome! Amber was fun and welcoming. Great experience!

I came here on Sunday and they were serving brunch. I did not realize that though it was all good. I saw Reuben on the regular menu and wanted to have that here, but the brunch menu was equally interesting. I decided on the sasquatch sandwich which was quite a brilliant take on brunch food. It was basically chicken fried steak minus the gravy, fried egg, bacon and cheese on brioche bun. Instead of fries and salad as you would usually get for lunch or dinner, it was served with country potatoes and fruits. The food was delicious and the two slices of bacon which came with it were a generous size. No skinny bacon here. The place was pretty busy and they seemed understaffed. Just be patient and someone will come along shortly. If I am in Everett area again, I will try other food here. Free street parking in the area. read more

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Food was so good!! Pork was juicy and seasoned well. The fries were so perfect!! Green beans were crisp tender. Hubby loved his meatloaf. The tots were meh. The appetizer prawns were perfectly breaded and delicious. Service was great and attentive. read more

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My parents and I came to Buck's American Cafe yesterday to visit some family in town from Idaho and Arizona/Oregon. Parking is provided adjacent to the side of the restaurant with the front entrance facing the main road. Arriving around 5:30 p.m., the place was already bustling with activity and was a bit noisy. It was difficult to hear my family members speaking off-and-on through dinner. The lighting was also a little on the dim side and the floor layout a bit tight, but not too bad. I ordered the Mel's Original Burger and a side salad with bleu cheese dressing in place of the fries/soup. The wait for the food to arrive once we placed our orders was about 40 minutes. The salad came coated in the dressing, as opposed to the dressing being on the side, and was applied in just the right amount. The burger's flavors were perfect, the meat was well cooked, and the cheeses on the burger (Havarti and bleu cheese) were in harmony without one overpowering the other. The only note I had was that the bun was a little on the thick side and the burger a little on the thin side. Not a flavor thing, so much as a relative ingredients portioning thing. Everyone in our group ate everything we ordered, tasty all round. The waitress was cheeky in a chipper way and not too intrusive into dinner table conversation. Payment was straightforward even with a split check. read more

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Seems like new ownership again. Steak was super cold and when I told the waitress they offered us a lava cake. Mediocre service, had to flag someone down each time we wanted to order. There was a nice guitarist playing Christmas music, I'll give them that. read more

Best Chicken Parmesan around, Salmon was fantastic. The service was great! The atmosphere is inviting. You can have private intimacy or visit with other tables. Altogether a terrific experience. read more

One of my new favorites in the Everett area. The photo was taken before the evening crowd, so it looks quiet but they get a nice crowd for happy hour and dinner. I like the atmosphere and the food is excellent! I've had the meatloaf and fish and chips so far. Both were very good! I'm a fish and chip fan and although I've only lived in WA 4 yrs, it's top 1 or 2 I have had since living here. It's halibut and the batter is light and crispy without being very greasy. I will be back often for that! Meatloaf was also excellent! I have gone solo, so the recent addition of a TV is much appreciated. I enjoy watching hockey or whatever while stopping in. Menu looks great, so I look forward to working my way through it on my future visits! read more

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So I don't eat a lot of meat and my husband loves meat lol so we have a hard time finding restaurants we BOTH will be happy with!!! For his birthday we decided to try this new restaurant . It was nice calm and cozy and clean! our waitress was very nice and helpful and answered our questions My husband ordered a meat dish I never heard of and I ordered a veggie burger and to be honest I'm SO tired of them I was not excited but OMG OMG it was the best veggie burger I've had in my 47 years and that says a LOT!!!!!! My husband liked his meat dinner We also got two beers and both were good. We never get dessert but after such a good dinner we decided to get my husband favorite " cheesecake """ yummy !!!! Ok I have to say this was my favorite dinner is a long time....... And now I'm happy to say we have a restaurant we BOTh can get good food and leave happy and that never happens!!! He just told me he wants to go on a Friday they have a steak special Also they told us they make all their own veggie burger and sauce and other stuff! Can't wait to go back again read more

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I had a left a bad review several years ago, and need to correct that now! Had the pleasure of meeting a new client for lunch today. Have been coming for a couple decades but after the last review I hadn't returned until today. Wow! 180 degree change. The server was amazing, my client had some dietary needs and she and the chef knocked it out of park. My salad was beet perfection! Huge! Bucks is back in my rotation! read more

Buck's has always been a favorite. Not so this week. We had a terrible piece of fish. Rubbery with black streaks running through it. Half the usual amount of fries. I hope this was a fluke and will go back hoping for improvement read more

Geesh! I wish I would've taken a picture of the food before we gobbled it down. It was our first time coming here, and we'll be back! I really wanted the breakfast tacos (steak AND bacon?! Yum!), but they were out. I got a scramble, my husband got the most delicious chicken fried steak breakfast sandwich, and our daughter (5) opted for the kids cheeseburger. We also got a couple of bloody marys. The service was great, food came out quick, portions were huge and delicious! read more

Delicious food and great atmosphere! Fun events like sip and paint Servers are helpful and honest with best recommendations!

I hate to say what I think for fear it will get too crowded I'm taking chances here , I hope I don't regret it. I think Bucks is the best overall restaurant in Everett. Great menu, great service,convient to get to and a fun atmosphere. My go to when entertaining out of towners my mother or even my 11 yr old granddaughter read more

Visited this place during a business trip. Found it on Yelp and gotta say, place is very much worth 5+ stars. Service is awesome although busy, our waitress was excellent and knows how to manage and multi-task. Very friendly and attentive with refills and anything else we needed. We ordered clams to share, they were very tasty, I had an awesome salad and Chilean sea bass that was perfectly seasoned and served on a skillet. The restaurant is in a very old historic building. Very coy and clean. read more

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My Hubs stumbled upon this place on his way home so we decided to have an impromptu dinner date. Great atmosphere and service plus they had live music which was delightful. I got the salmon and my Hubs got the pork shank. Both yummy Definitely will go back read more

Buck's American Restaurant - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Everett, Washington

So our first visit here was actually by happen-stance. We were waiting for a table at the restaurant across the street. Because it would be a bit of a wait we thought we'd find someplace nearby to sit and have a drink or two and that's when we found Buck's. Found a couple of seats by the bar and ordered a couple of drinks. The place was busy but accommodating. Bartender was friendly and attentive to all those at the bar. I had their house whiskey, McCormick's, which I must say was really good. Unfortunately can't seem to find it anywhere other than Buck's....but I digress. Perusing their menu I remembered mentioning that maybe we should just eat there, but ended up going back across the street once our table was ready. Well, since then we've been back a few times. It's a cozy little bar and grill with a warm inviting atmosphere and great customer service. The food choices are good and varied but not overwhelming with page after page. The food itself, excellent! On our last visit they were offering buttermilk fried frog leg apps....so good, even my picky eater child seemed to like them, only because it kinda looked (and tasted) like fried chicken. Also on our table was a ribeye steak, cooked perfectly with good flavor, mac-n-cheese and a green curry halibut. Consensus around the table was the food rocked. Customer service was great. Everyone from the bartender to the hostess to our server was friendly and attentive. Service was perfect with good follow up and never did we feel rushed or ignored. It is a family friendly place that's nice enough for a special occasion but also comfortable enough for a "just because" night of food and drink with a friend or before a Silvertips game. Also as an FYI, that little corner of Everett, for us anyways, is a "Bermuda Triangle" for good food and service. There is Buck's, across the street is Terracotta Red (Asian Fusion) and next door to that is Katana's Sushi. So if you are looking for some ono grindz in downtown Everett, you won't go wrong in this part of town. read more

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Amazing dining experience. We shared a beet salad and Chicken Parm, soooo good. Service was amazing and so were the cocktails. Live music was a special treat as well. We will be back! read more

-Steak was served lukewarm, with cool vegetables. -The soup I ordered was never delivered to the table. -I didn't receive a single check in -The hostess, however did spend the entire time conversing with a male companion directly in front of me -When I finally was given an opportunity, I inquired about the soup at no time was any service recovery ever attempted? I was simply asked " Well do you want it now" after requesting it a SECOND TIME it still didn't arrive ! Believe it or not the soup appeared on my check This is the worst service I have ever received. I've been treated better at McDonald's. I won't be returning read more

Amazing service and great food! They catered to 23 students for homecoming and 8 parents separately and everything went so smooth

Really great service and the food was fantastic. I had the Meatloaf and would highly recommend! Even had a guy playing acoustic who was excellent. read more

What a great, cozy, friendly and vital restaurant. This is the premier classic good continental restaurant in downtown Everett. Every time we have amazing service, drinks, food and atmosphere. The chicken Parmesan is fantastic and they really know how to cook a steak. We can't wait to come back and try more dishes. They have seasonal specials and a live musician every Wednesday. Don't sleep on Buck's! read more

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Food and service is wonderful! Weve never been disappointed!! Especially for large gatherings!

Where to start? This dining experience at Buck's American Bar&Grill is just amazing. The menu is carefully planned and delightfully executed every single time. The preparation of every meal I've ever had is absolutely delicious. The service is always if not the best service easily top three. I will agree with other's reviews that there is hesitation because I'd love to keep it a secret read more

Upscale, Americana cafe in the riverside neighborhood. Great for brunch, upscale dinner date, cocktails and apps, you name it! We moved to Everett 2 years ago, and this was the first place we visited after buying our house. It's "our spot". read more

Finally tried brunch here, and it was delicious. The eggs Benedict were perfect with good home style potatoes. What was really surprising is the side fruit that can with it was really good and fresh. My waitress was very friendly. It's a bit dark inside on a sunny day, but warm with wood and brick inside . Long old bar that belongs at the turn of the 20th century. What I really like is that there is absolutely No TV. Nothing to distract from a good meal with small group of friends or someone special. Very warm, relaxed, and inviting. If your looking for a trendy sports pub or ale house to get rowdy with friends this may not be what your looking for, if you looking for an enjoyable meal with good conversation than this is for you. read more

Buck's is an Everett institution at this point. Smaller, intimate space. I always love the vibe of an old Everett building with exposed brick and this place does just that. I have gone here for dinner several times including a birthday celebration. For my birthday, they actually had flowers for me on the table to take home. What a special touch. Sizzling steak is my favorite entree, just be careful because it will splatter on you and it does sting a little. Always cooked to perfection. Cocktails are solid, desserts are amazing, service is great. read more

Just got back from great lunch with my family. My wife had called ahead to reserve a table since we were a party of five so we were seated quickly our water was served fast also we had an awesome server didn't get her name dang it. We placed our order, my wife Nancy chose the tenderloin skewers, granddaughter and her friend ordered the cheese ravioli while my daughter and I went with the panko crusted cod. After placing our order I let the waitress know that my wife was on her lunch break and if they could expedite our order which she was able to do. Our meal arrived and everyone finished their meal except my wife which is pretty normal " the salad fills me up" but she did have a couple of bites of the tenderloin which was a little spicy for her but she got it to go for lunch later in the week. Granddaughter and her friend cleaned their plates of raviolis so I m thinking it was good. Now the cod was hot on the outside with a moist flaky meat along with house made tartar sauce it was delicious my daughter enjoyed hers too. Such a nice lunch the service was excellent we were able eat and talk at a leisurely pace but still get my wife back to work within her hour. Highly recommended enjoy!!!! read more

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