I found this place because it came up in a search for country bars. We were looking for a stop on…read morethe way home to Snohomish County from Spokane and we were craving a redneck bar. We certainly found it. LOCATION: A few online references concur that this location has been the home of a saloon/tavern since the end of Prohibition in 1933. The county assessor has the construction date as 1920. The building looks old, with a wooden structure that gives a proper feel of an old saloon. The location is right in the heart of downtown Kittitas. A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: Jennifer Johnson is the daughter of the owners who bought the bar back in 1987. They sold the bar in 2010, but the ownership went back to them. Both of the parents have passed and the bar remains in the family. There is a piece of art that hangs in tribute to them. I mention this point because there is a lot of love in this place. It is well supported by the locals and for good reason. INSIDE VIBE: The inside was remodeled in 2016. They stuck with a basic interior that has the feel of an old FoE aerie. The bar looks new with a lot of wood just like the rest of the place. The bric-a-brac is old school country. There are country music flyers that serve as a testament that significant acts came through town. We landed here during the Ellensburg rodeo weekend, and everyone wore their nice Western hats. Seriously though, the hats were so nice that I had a few conversations because of this. There is a room that has a DJ booth and some lighting. It is apparent that they're set up for karaoke, but this room could really be a nice space for dancing. Overall, this is a blue collar bar for sure. And you can tell that Kittitas residents are proud of their redneck heritage. The hospitality definitely reflects the old school country vibe. The regulars were very friendly to us, even after we made it clear that we were travelers. We were even greeted by one of the patrons before we even walked inside the bar. PATIO: There is a patio just outside the door by the DJ booth. There are two halves of this patio. You first walk out the door to a covered patio what looks to be a garage. TVs are out in the back with sound that's matched up with the inside. This den has a view to the south where there is an outside space for the rest of the patio. It really is a nice comfy area. BEER/BOOZE: They serve up the blue collar standards. They have a few craft beers on tap. They also have a full bar. Definitely take note of the bar. It really is a nice bar they built. FOOD: The food is old school, stick to your ribs food. It doesn't get more meat-and-potatoes than this. If you're looking for country style food, this is the right spot. SERVICE: The service was super friendly. I looked at the previous reviews and couldn't imagine getting crap service. The waitress was completely cool with me drilling her with questions I had about the Rodeo, the bar, the town...I had to write my review sticking up for this place even though I've only been here one time. My girlfriend grew up in WSU and was raised in Spokane. We make regular trips back to Eastern WA and need a place like this as an option for a rest stop. The best part about this location is that we can easily stop here if we go to Pullman or go to Spokane. And with the Kittitas County hospitality we got, we'll be back to support this local establishment.

Great Atmosphere and excellent service! Had the Kitchen Pizza which was excellent!…read moreThe service is outstanding and they have pool tables and 2 dart boards!

Great local bar been there for years beer and wine only cash bar fun and good bar food from the air…read morefryer and also beer on tap

Food is good- no complaints here. Pizzas and pretty tasty filling. Always receive fabulous…read moreservice. Has a fun upbeat feel. Ambiance is warm welcoming.

The food was acceptable. Not noticeably different from other Indian restaurants, and prices were…read morequite high compared to other places. Service was an issue. They serve bottled wine at reasonable prices, so the four of us finished one bottle and ordered a second. We were cut off. Two bottles of wine for four people over the course of a meal is not overserving. Overall, the wait staff lacked professionalism and put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable evening.

Not good. The butter naan was store bought frozen naan I eat at home. It was lathered or more like…read moredunked in butter. The butter chicken didn't have flavor. The rice definitely was old. I got the peach tea and it was so sweet I couldn't drink it after one sip. I was a bit disturbed by the lack of basic infection control by the staff. I'm pretty sure the guy that cooked my meal was the same one who later was picking his ears by the bar. The two staff behind the bar were also not being mindful. Overall the place is small and poorly lit. They have limited options for liquor and have a few beers. They also have Indian beers. I don't think I'll return just because of the way the naan was presented. I could forego other things but really, store bought frozen naan?

Went here and ordered a cocktail, sat down and both mine and my wife's drinks had fruit flies in…read morethem. Went back to the bartender explained and asked for a new one (I was more then kind to her) she gave me lots of attitude and was irritated that I "bothered" her eventually she made us new drinks, took them back to the table and sure enough more fruit flies. I understood that they could've gotten into the whiskey or whatever but I went back and told her there were more bugs, she immediately got irritated and started loudly complaining that she didn't see anything so I pointed out all the flies in both drinks, then she rolled her eyes and walked away to change out the whiskey. Finally got new bugless drinks with lots of attitude on the side. We've been here before and she's always rude, don't know her name unfortunately but to explain her in hope her boss sees this she is the shorter rounder broad with lots of attitude. I'm sure that'll narrow it down. Disappointing to get all that attitude and rudeness when I was perfectly nice even tho the drink was disgusting

Best bar ever. Local good vibe with good tunes and great bartenders. Every where else in town sucksread more

For starters, my family and I come here more often than not on nights out. Not only for date…read morenights, but also family meals. I love that they have x2 different sizes for their orders (tapas:smaller) and (regular:much larger portions). This allows us to try anything and everything we want in the appropriate sizes. I know on Mondays that they have half price Mojitos and Margaritas, but they have special events and more on other nights! I almost always order their specials for dinners, a three course app, entree, and dessert. For lunch I really enjoy their smash burgers... the BEST in town. Please try their Tres Leches dessert... omg so delectable. I can't help but order their hibiscus margarita with the special hibiscus salt every time... I love the flavor they add to Ellensburg and the variety in their menu. I've never had a dish that I don't enjoy. 10/10, I will always return. Thank you for your service. -Shelan (a regular at this point)

The food was absolutely FANTASTIC. I had the Shrimp Wrap in Bacon that was filled with ham, cheese…read more& jalapeño with a Smokey sweet drizzle served with a delicious Plantain purée & a simple salad with a great vinaigrette dressing. All the flavors paired perfectly. The staff was extremely friendly & the owner was very welcoming & even took the time to share his story & the inspiration behind the dish. The inside is very large with plenty of seating, both at the bar & in the dining room. They had live music going on in a private area. It's a little older on the inside but kept up well & clean. I will definitely be going back & might try the espresso rubbed steak. I highly recommend, enjoy & you're welcome.

This is a very vice establishment inside the Ellensburg Pasta Company. When we arrived the place…read morewas busy in both the restaurant and bar area with live music playing We received a friendly welcome and were served warm bread with a heaping of shredded garlic along with oil and vinegar. We all ordered the small Caesar salads which were very good, they were good size and the dressing had a nice zing. We also ordered the steak with vegetables (lots of veggies)and my wife said it was delicious, my daughter had the fettuccine alfredo which she said had a great creamy sauce and I had the spicy chipotle linguine which was also fantastic. My only complaint was I would like it if the chicken pieces were half the size But overall we decided it's worth the hour drive to go eat.

This place is a hidden gem; the outdoor seating was awesome especially on a beautiful sunny day…read more Our server Rachel was amazing; I have Celiac so having gluten free options is a must. This place didn't disappoint; I felt so accommodated. I was even brought my own little basket of table bread separate from the regular bread my husband got. I got the Eburg burger which was a July special, so delicious. There were no gluten free buns available so I was fine with no bun, but the staff were amazing and gave me some extra gluten free bread to add. Above what I expected. Will definitely visit again!!

The restaurant is cutely decorated. It has an indoor and outdoor seating area. The covered outdoor…read morearea is dog friendly. The drinks looked delicious but I didn't try one. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The jackfruit didn't have an overbearing bbq flavor and the slaw had good flavor. It was a little messy but plenty to eat. I would definitely recommend this place. They had lots of gluten free, and vegan friendly options.

Serving size was kind of small for the price. I ordered the catfish nuggets and felt like there was…read moreless than half a filet worth of catfish. Seemed like a pretty lame way to cut costs on dor the restaurant. Our waitress was friendly however.

A great find with friendly & quick service! Cold beer & bar awaits you in Cle Ellum, whether you're…read morea local, visiting or passing through, their team is ready to serve you! The room is inviting & warm with an old charm of a historic feel that makes you want to know about the history of this bar which originally was the Ashman Bar. Kimmie was our bartender who rocked it like a pro and super cool to boot! Stop by next time you are in Cle Elum and chill at this great little bar in the mountains!

This place is amazing, and for the location it gets 5 stars! This bar is more of a locals hangout,…read morebut they took to us stopping in twice in one day rather well. If you are looking for a morning drink try a Bloody Mary! Or, If you are wanting a hot drink try their hot buttered rum! The mix is made in house and is literally the best thing I've ever tasted. There are plenty of TVs and pull tabs to keep you occupied, and the bartender was amazing. We didn't try any of the food, though it looked and smelled really good. We have been to several bars in the Cle Elum area and I can say hands down this is my favorite.

Great experience here!…read more Good food with indoor outdoor seating options and a great variety of drinks - as the name would suggest, the cocktail of choice is the Moscow mule. Service was quick and was nice to be able to sit on the patio with the dogs. Wedge salad is really nice and not too blue cheesy and delicious onion rings.

We walked in with six guests and were given a nice big round table past the bar where we could sit…read moreand visit. I was happy they served Mac & Jack's too but those who had mules were happy too. They even served ginger beer without having to order a Mule. We all had a nice visit and they were great about letting us visit as long as we wanted. The Ellensburger was the big hit along with the burger with the pickles. The chicken strips and the fries l, as well as the tots, were enjoyable with their special fry sauce. The waitstaff was very nice about splitting up our bill for our three parties and didn't mind our extended stay to visit. It was a nice lunch experience with friends and the round table was set up perfectly for visiting. Thank you Mule for an enjoyable time with friends to visit, have a nice drink, and a nice meal.

Beautiful gem in Ellensburg! 20 foot ceiling, amazing bar…read more Great menu; delicious! Wood-fired grill and rotisserie. Quick service.

Stopped by yesterday. My second time visiting The Huntsman. The place is very nice....love the…read moredecor. The food is very good (went with Prime Rib both times), as are the cocktails. The bartender was very pleasant and engaging. Highly recommend The Huntsman if you're after a nice dinner and/or some great drinks. I'll be back.