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    3.8 (241 reviews)
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    Inside dining
    Ingrid L.

    During our family trip to Seattle with the whole crew in tow, choosing Derby was a no-brainer. They effortlessly accommodated our lively party of 14--including six energetic kids! The whole group was smitten with the vibe: sleek showroom, nostalgic Hot Wheels store, and a cool, laid-back ambiance that struck the perfect balance. As if that wasn't enough, there was a lowrider meetup in the parking lot and a live DJ spinning tunes--an unexpected and totally awesome bonus. The food? Delicious icing on the cake. All in all, a wildly fun and memorable outing for everyone!

    Meatloaf
    Emma S.

    Really cool place! I don't know how I hadn't heard about this spot before but glad I decided to come in! It's decorated with a bunch of cool car stuff and is attached to a big garage with both new and old cars. We didn't ask about tours but the website says they do tours on the weekends for $10. We had the meatloaf and a steak special. The steak its self was good but we weren't huge fans of the Gorgonzola butter on top. The veggies were really good! 4/5 without the Gorgonzola butter but 3/5 with it. The meatloaf had a great flavor but was a little dry. There was a bit of sauce on top but I would've loved more or even extra on the side. The veggies and mashed potatoes on this were also great! 3.5/5. I would definitely go back to try some salads and burgers that I thought looked good!

    Caipirinha & Gin and Tonic
    Melissa U.

    We came across this place while looking for a place to pass time while waiting to see a show and were delightfully surprised! The vibe is very modern industrial and they have a bunch of classic cars on display. There were TVs playing the Mariner's game as well. We ordered drinks and wings and fries. The wings were amazing! They had a garlic chili soy flavor and were crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. The fries were cooked perfectly and deliciously covered with parmesan and truffle. Our drinks were strong. The bill came to $82, which seems steep for what we ordered, but it was well worth it! I'd come back here again if I'm in the SODO area.

    Car showroom
    Thomas R.

    I found the service very off putting. They seemed troubled to be there and have customers. I was excited to see the cars and the menu looked good. The kitchen was fast and the food was 4 out of 5. However both at reception and during ordering, being served and settling the bill interactions we less than enjoyable.

    Amy G.

    Great food, service and unique atmosphere. Loved the avocado toast and oat milk mocha.

    Interior
    Darrion H.

    Very interesting concept for a dinner This place is actually much more than just a place to eat. It's also a car club/auto shop/ auto storage facility. They have some fairly interesting cars to look at also. But beware you do have to stay in the limited public spaces. Luckily they do have fun patio space that in sure adds to the experience when the weather is great. The food is good, but kind of pricy for what all you get. No complaints about the service or the interior design. However, When we first walked in, we were kind of overwhelmed by the smell of gas. I thought I had accidentally gotten gas in myself so I was sniffing my hands and arms for the first few minutes before it really dawned on me that it was the shop. The smell fades after a while. One huge plus goes to derby for having a really easy parking lot once you get inside of it. Lol. Overall I would reccomend this place for a simple fun meal. Probably wouldn't go out of my way and make reservations again, but still a pretty chill spot to get brunch. If your expecting a diner, this is a diner for sure.

    Erin W.

    We came here for Happy Hour on a Friday afternoon. The staff was friendly and confirmed that Happy Hour applied to the entire restaurant, so we could sit anywhere. However, the Happy Hour specials were only for drinks. When we asked if they had non-alcoholic beer, they checked with the bar and found that they did! We enjoyed our Athletic Mexican Lager and garlic fries very much. The restaurant was spacious with nice decor. Parking was easy, thanks to the parking lot.

    Service charge verbiage
    Linda F.

    The happy hour burger was pretty outstanding. We chose to skip the lettuce, tomatoes and pickles ($8 up charge, which coincidentally made the whole meal more expensive than the regular priced burger). As we ate, I checked out the yelp reviews and learned about the 20% service charge. None of which goes to the servers. And then tax, making this a spendy lunch. Kaley was a very gracious server, explaining that cash tips are welcome but not expected.

    Skillet chocolate chip cookie w/ ice cream
    Carol C.

    I've been sleeping on this place. I went when it first opened and haven't been back until recently for a work happy hour. The happy hour options are good, as is lunch. I came back and had the Brussels sprouts and the skillet cookie dessert! My friend and I split the bird dog fried chicken sandwich and upgraded to garlic fries. The chicken was crispy and moist. Service was awesome and both visits. Thank you Anna, Marie and Nester! Can't wait to come back for more HH and brunch.

    G-Wagon 4x4 squared.
    Bob B.

    Glad my friends arrived early. Us all being car guys, this is the spot. I would have given 5 stars however our server never asked if I wanted something to drink and I was super thirsty. My friend got up and got me a cup and carafe of water. The surroundings are nice and the outdoor space is great. Sunny day in Seattle and had a delicious burger. Fries were crispy like I like them and the tartar sauce is unique as it's not pickled based, it's dill. Good times as we went to the founders garage and saw priceless cars.

    Cobb salad
    Mo G.

    Their cobb salad was to die for!! I love the ambiance and the crowd of Seattlelites. Decently prized and would def go there again! Food was extremely delicious! Would def be coming back and would recommend it to everyone.

    Sidéwon Andre N.

    My job had an event for us here. Before arriving I was excited about the menu which looks amazing! I was deciding between Fish and Chips and the Damn Good Reuben however upon arrival we were in there event space!- Lol If you're in need of an event space for Car Enthusiast or anything unique in general I recommend! They have quite a large space and it's surrounded by all types of Classic Vehicles. We had about 100 people and it seemed as though it could honestly fit double that amount. They seem to have their own system of catering and a bar service so you may be able to work something out with the events team! I recommend!

    Steak Salad
    Joe H.

    I am NOT* a big car guy but I got to dine here for lunch 2 different times now. Once around 2018 and just last week. Both times, service was top notch. Our servers were attentive and friendly. The food was very sold too. Last week, we started with fried Brussel Sprouts which was very tasty (definitely not a healthy starter or anything though) and for the main course I had steak salad. Nothing was mind blowing here but our party enjoyed everything we ordered. I cannot really conclude this review without mentioning the interior decor. This place must be a dream for vintage car collectors and car buffs. Behind the dining area, they have a garage with maybe about....idk... Hundred(?) cars parked they belong to their members. Also it seems like they had a few cars for sale as well. Such a cool spot if you're into this sort of thing. One thing I will mention is that you do not have to be a member to eat at the restaurant. I highly recommend this place especially if you have not been here before. Even if you're not a car person, I think you will be intrigued and the food is solid.

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    Ask the Community - Derby

    Are you still able to walk around the shop and see the cars with current covid precautions?

    Yep. They give tours on Saturday and Sundays

    Is this a family restaurant or just a bar I'm under age of drinking and I want to eat here and see the cars?

    Come on Down! You're more than welcome! Super nice people. Plenty of seating for the under 21 crowd and you won't believe all the cars! It's Crazy!!!

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