I love this place!!! The food is great! This rating would be five stars for sure would it not be for this one particular server. Sorry don't know her name, she is medium height with long dark hair in a ponytail. On 3 visits she has greeted us with a very negative attitude which does not improve throughout service. I've seen her actually smile with other customers but turn to us with a sneer/scowl. I've been as polite and pleasant as possible and asked for no special service or items. I just don't get it, everyone else is more than cordial, smiling extending great service, but her attitude certainly makes me not want to return. read more

The food was absolutely delicious! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, the presentation was great, and every bite was enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place! read more

Tried this "new to us," restaurant that wasn't too far from our home. I think I saw it referenced once when it came to an affordable steak. Well, don't ask we didn't order that... I had the Reuben, it was delicious. like really good. The rye bread, the amount of meat, everything about it. Maybe a more pungent mustard is in order, like one with horseradish.. but that's a personal preference, wanting more acid and punch. Kids had kids stuff. It is what it is. The other half, had the special, mahi mahi dinner. She liked it I think. I thought it was a smidge more on the fishy side. Let's get to the service. I can ignore what were just normal, not stand out dishes; when the service is excellent. It was excellent. From arriving, to being seated to having our order taken very patiently. Stellar service. read more

I stopped into this place after my daughter picked me up at Sea-Tac. We were with two toddlers. And we needed a place for dinner before we set out on the drive home. We loved the old-fashioned ambience with animal heads on the walls and paneling. The waitress was wonderful, even though our kids left food all over the floor. The menu of comfort food did not disappoint and the price of this were affordable. I think this will be my new go to place near the airport. read more

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Ordered dry rub wings here to-go. The employee who took my order was very nice and inside the restaurant was nicely decorated. The wings were cooked well but had NO flavor. I was so disappointed because it had so much potential. There was barely any dry rub on it and the chicken itself could be so much better if they brined their wings. It was flavorless down to the bone. It came with a jazzed up ranch which was also good but not good enough to carry the lack of flavor from the wings. I would come back to try other things, this place seems to have potential. This is solely based off of the wings we had. read more

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We were in Burien with some friends and wanted to grab lunch and ended up here. We had heard about it before but never been, but certainly glad we stopped in! Service was good, the vibe is fun, and overall a pleasant experience. I ordered the Prime Rib Dip and subbed a 1/2 wedge salad instead of fries. The sandwich was good and I enjoyed the meat very much! The wedge, just "ok" and I think, after talking with others at the table, the reason it wasn't as good as I have had before was the dressing. While the lettuce was fresh and all the toppings were as expected, the dressing could have been thicker. I would also say quarter the tomatoes. Perhaps it's just me being picky but I have had a better wedge. If you are looking for a place to eat, this is it! They even have brunch on the weekends, which looked good too! read more

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Came in for the happy hour as needed an old fashioned cocktail. We remember it being real good and headed to Fireside. Definitely can tell that there is a vibe of regulars from how the staff reacted to regular patrons. My wife ordered an old fashioned, and I got a manhattan (both made with the same Nickel Rye). Neither drink hit the mark, and honestly, both were pretty weak. I've had dozens of each around town, and these felt way lighter on the whiskey than most places. I don't get why some spots short-pour the spirits. The better bars make them strong and let a big rock slowly open them up, but these came out already watered down--like they'd been shaken with crushed ice or something. Food is good, the whiskey bar side needs some improvement ... read more

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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all exceptional. Really friendly staff. It's quite dark and intimate inside. Legit smash burgers! read more

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Surprised I havent review this place. I've been here a few times with friends. Service is always so nice and friendly! The food are so yummy and the drinks are strong. The most recently visit I was just grabbing a quick drink with my friend and I grabbed a French onion soup. So good and really filling for the size. I love coming here, it's so welcoming and over all a great atmosphere. read more

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This is a super cozy spot great for a date, great for just stopping in to get a quick bite before a show or an airport run. Beer is cold, service is great! I go for the smash burgers, chicken parm, and a cold beer. FIreside Burien gets My highest recommendation it's a must stop and one of my main go to's in the greater Seattle area! read more

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Just simply fantastic place to hangout with friends. Perfect weather for outside seating and with so funny, witty, attentive, friendly server I ever met. We went here's to enjoy my last couple hrs in Seattle with a friend and games of gin before my flight back to home. The drinks are fantastic with decent price. The burger & salad are delish and freshly make. Overall, love love this place and I will come back again next time I'm back to Seattle for sure. read more

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A few of the appetizers alone could make for a meal. Get the meatballs. Order the French onion soup. You've gotta then come back so you can have the Parmesan chicken. Make sure someone orders a Ruben sandwich so you can have a bite. The beet salad - oh. I've not had a single item off the menu that hasn't impressed me. read more

This place is like going to your friend's dad basement in the 80s and has good vibes! We like to come here for drinks, dinner, or both! Great to meet friends here too. Service at the bar and dine-in are great and friendly. I've never had a bad experience here. read more

Terrible experience with the waitress who gave us an attitude the moment we sat down. She wrote down the wrong appetizer, forgot the things we ordered and the worst part is she doesn't allow us parents to order food for our kids! When we said shall we order for our kids? She rolled her eyes and said O.K. But still walked away from us but to our kids and tried to order from them. I've never been to a restaurant where we can't order for our kids. Although I loved their salad, I would never go back again. NEVER. It's just an overall terrible experience. read more

Food is good and the place is cozy. We stop in here whenever we have a late flight out of Seattle. Staff is super friendly and drinks are good. read more

This place was fantastic!! Had super friendly staff (thanks Sergio ) the food and drinks were amaaaazing will definitely come back in the near future. read more

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Service and ambience were great. The drinks were great as well.. BUT: I have had plantain a lot because I really like them . One of the more common types that I've had is the Tostones style: fried and crispy with some sort of dipping sauce or salsa. I also love Peruvian ceviche with very thin fried plantain chips. My favorite kind by far are maduros style plantain, which are very ripe, very sweet.  And then fried until they are crispy just on the outside and maybe even a little greasy and generally served with with honey and sugar. All of that said, I think the ones you're serving with the mahi-mahi are prepared very differently than anything I've encountered before .They almost look like Maduros, but are dry, chalky and unpalatable. Just a suggestion that perhaps if your Chef isn't familiar with how to prepare plantains that they do a little further investigation and how these are prepared across different cultures. read more

Stopped in on Sunday, was seated promptly by the hostess. She brought us water and then we were ignored. We left.

No matter your social mood, this place has you covered. Sit outside with a partner and enjoy a rare sunny day or hang out with a bunch of friends in rooms that are delightfully cozy. The food is really good, and don't miss out on the appetizers. While I wasn't impressed with the quality and price of the cocktails, Fireside offers lots of other options to wash down your meal. Also, the service was great, and most days, you can find parking fairly close to the restaurant. read more

Had some time to kill before heading to the airport so decided to get something to eat. This was actually one of the few places open at 9pm on a Tuesday in this area. Bar atmosphere. Dim ambient lighting. They had some TV's with the MLB playoffs playing. No audio though. Decent table sizes. Fit our party of 7 no problem. Service was friendly and great. They had a few beers of draft. I got the fireside IPA. It was decent. Double smash (3): Not much to this one. Couple patties with cheese. Bun was soft. That's all it was. Patties were decent, but nothing to write home about. Got a side salad with it which was decent. Oklahoma Onion Burger (4): This was better than the smash burger! The onions gave it a very nice flavor. That smash burger was simply meat and cheese. They charred this one the same way too. Skip the smash and get the oklahoma. Chicken Pot Pie (4): This was decently sized and flavorful. Crust was nice. Entire table shared this and everyone enjoyed it. Kids plain cheeseburger (4): I was amazed that my daughters burger was basically the same size as my smash burger at half the cost! Same ingredients too. I'm getting the kids burger next time. Overall, decent joint for some food and drinks. read more

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Today, we went to Fireside for lunch. We had a chicken club sandwich, a Walleye fish sandwich, a Rueben sandwich and a shrimp basket. We shared the fries and tater tots. Everything was very good. The Rueben was excellent. Vice nice interior with a fireplace. The service was great. read more

A great dinner with great hospitality from a very gracious server. The smallish menu is enhanced with additional evening specials. The hanger steak special was just that and delicious! Unfortunately, our Ceaser salad came with dinner not as a starter but our server graciously apologized. Nice wholesome dinner option! read more

The excellent food, portion was seasoned and plated well. The service was amazing , the ambience in the room nice. We had a fireplace that was lit as we talked and ate it was just so beautiful. Best mother's day bunch with my thoughtful daughters. Thank you Lafaye, Rehana and Darniece. read more

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Every meal I've had here has been delicious. The drinks are equally as good. Everything is seasoned well and comes out fresh and hot. Cute and cozy decor inside. A neighborhood gem. read more

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This is a local gem. Do not miss the walleye and Cincy chili. Decor is very rustic and the bar is always hopping.

Disappointed to see a 3% charge on my receipt after payment was processed because I used a credit card. Wish that was told upfront to us. Got beignets and a chicken sandwich. Beignets were good. Chicken sandwich was crispy but the sauce lacked depth. Crispiest tater tots ever! Mood lighting for sure, it sets a mood- would be perfect for a date I think. Staff was nice. read more

My cousin and I were looking for a place not too far from my hotel and also having to do so quickly with a sweet crying baby in the car. Lol Found this place from the Yelp/reviews. Seemed like a popular place for the locals. Ordered the following... Grilled Salmon Salad Bristol Bay wild salmon, avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion, shredded carrot, & creamy green goddess dressing. Famous French Onion Soup Baked, gruyere cheese, parmesan croutons, & green onions. Prime Rib Dinner (Available on Wednesday only) chose sides broccolini and loaded baked potato Everything was delicious! I enjoyed trying everything! The onion soup was so good and filling that I could have just had that for dinner. Lots of food left over and definitely shareable. read more

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The food is always good and fresh! The service is great and they're always so nice. We enjoy being able to watch sport and eat so the place hits a home run! Thank you for being the best part of my day read more

Love this place. Great chill ambiance. The decor is kind of old school retro classy but not lesst bit pretentious . Staff has always been great. Cocktails excellent, great aged Manhattan. Tried it for brunch today.. This is great, i feel like if word got out about brunch there would be a wait. Chicken fried steak was perfectly tender, didn't even need a knife to cut it. Lovely white gravy. Reasonable prices! ($14 at time of this, post inflation everywhere else is $20+). From the street it almost looks like a dive bar but don't be fooled, it's classy clean and cozy. Hidden gem in Burien. read more

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First time trying this restaurant it was great for brunch. The chicken fried steak was amazing. I need to go back again real soon! Seating was nice lots of street parking waitress was super friendly. read more

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Well we went to the Fireside after a dismal Tin Room experience. Not much better here. The waiter was surly and the food was so-so. I think the restaurants have stopped trying to please on a Sunday night. Too bad we are such great tippers because they will never know. read more

Ambiance was nice and so was the scenery. A great date spot in downtown Burien. Appetizers were the star of the show, try the artichoke dip or steak bites. Chicken pot pie was salty, but packed full of flavor. Just remember to call for a table in advance because I feel the place can fill up quick. read more

Food, service, atmosphere. Everything was great. I don't review often. But I highly recommend. This place is awesome.

I've been here a couple of times now. It's better than average. The smashburger and tater tots are the reason I've been back more than once. The rest of the menu is okay, but nothing to write home about. It's a little on the spendy side for what it is. The rotating taps usually have something pretty decent on them. I had a strawberry stout the last time I was in. I was tastier than it had any right to be. The rotating alcoholic slushie is usually a good bet as well. I really liked the Dark And Stormy one. Service can be hit or miss, but is generally a little on the slow side. I really like the ambiance and decoration of the place, but I always like the dark wood study vibe. read more

Warm ambience and great food. The homemade chicken pot pies are a great change from normal restaurant food.

The smash burger is why I come here, and at brunch time, the hangover smash burger. This is a hidden gem! Midwest take on food in the downtown Burien area! If you want chill, family friend, date night, or just want to dine alone, this is a place for that! The staff is great, the drinks are delicious. I enjoy coming here and meeting the most amazing people. You should check it out. read more

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My daughter invited us to join them for my grandson's birthday so we were a party of 6. Everything they ordered looked great and they raved about the taste, I enjoyed the meatball appetizer. I ordered Cincinnati Chili because after living there for 44 years, I had only enjoyed it a few times since moving to Seattle 11 years ago and those times, I made it myself. The flavor of the chili was right but it was a bit thick, almost like it needed to be cooked longer to become almost a fluid sauce. In Cincinnati, the underlying spaghetti is regular size and here they used very thick round noodles like you would see in Asian dishes. In Cincinnati, the dish is topped with a huge amount of shredded cheddar that looks like an afro but here the cheese was sparse and kind of flat. Spaghetti, chili and cheese is called a 3 way and if you added diced raw onions under the cheese, it is a 4 way. They added sliced green onions stems instead, which I have never seen before. In Cincinnati, where the sauce is more liquid and watery, it is always served with oyster crackers that are then mixed in to soak up the excess juice. Bottom line is the dish tasted good but was only remotely like real Cincinnati chili. Every other dish looked so good that we will definitely be back. read more

First time visit for me and two others and we fell in love. This is a Midwestern theme restaurant or bar and that has the feel of a low lit romantic supper club. We were there on super bowl Sunday and we had perfect service. The food was delicious and comforting. We tried one of the specials which was a creole shrimp dip with pita bread. We also tried the swedish meatballs which will be a must every time I visit. I had the French onion soup which was a little different for me and that it didn't have as much of a beefy broth flavor so much as possibly a red wine flavor, but I can't quite put my finger on it. I also enjoyed the beet salad where I was given the option to add protein so I went all out with steak, and I was not sorry. We also enjoyed our cocktails which consisted of bloody Mary, margarita, and I was pleasantly surprised to find they had Irish whiskey selections other than they played out Jameson. Apparently, they have Dead Rabbit, but they were out, so I went with Dubliner and really enjoyed it. The cherry on top is the beautiful fireplace and then dining room which combined with good food and good drink makes for a cozy evening. read more

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Food was subpar. Cold french fries and flat beer. Service was also horrible. They also apply a 3% surcharge for using your credit card. Ridiculous! I would recommend finding another establishment in the Burien area. There are many to choose from. read more

Fireside is nestled on the outskirts of old burien in an unassuming building. On the inside however, its retro vibe screams 1970s and its warm lighting is quite inviting and puts one in mind of warm fireplaces. The food matches the vibe. Warm and comforting. My personal favorite is the chicken sandwich. It's perfectly crispy and juicy and the sauce really completes it. Some other shoutout entrees include the steak dinner and the wedge salad. All this food is also prepared and delivered by excellent waiters, waitresses, and cooks who are incredibly kind. Overall excellent can't miss burien experience. read more