We just happen to stop by and left very happy. HIDDEN GEM. It's one of those places that you can…read moretell they take care of it, and you can appreciate that! You can taste the pride in the drinks, cause I thoroughly enjoyed the place. Thank you, Kieth. We're only visiting, but if we come back, we will have to stop by. Cheers!

The vibes here are the best between any bar in Ballard (unless you're looking at dives, but that's…read morea totally different category.) Drinks are thoughtfully made, unique, and bursting with flavor every time. One of the few places in Seattle where a 15 dollar drink actually feels worth it. Gorgeous ambience, and they host some really cool events. Bring a friend/date here you won't regret.

I went with friends on a weekend for a late lunch. It was pretty empty so we got a table right…read moreaway. After we were seated, we were told that the menu was out of date. We each ended up getting a sandwich and sharing a large fry. The fries were good especially with the aioli sauce that was included for dipping. I got a chicken parm sandwich. It wasn't mind blowing by any means but it was a good sandwich. This is also one of the sandwiches that was not listed on the old menu. I don't tend to crave sandwiches so I can't give a better review beyond it was good. I would recommend getting the fries though.

I heard about this gin-focused bar and restaurant from a friend and had to check it out as gin is…read moremy favorite spirit. It's not a common favorite for others, and I often find most menus to be lacking in creative gin specials. Stumbletown fixed that problem for me. With a dedicated menu for gin cocktails to an extensive array of different distillers, I was amazed. We enjoyed our cocktails thoroughly and also enjoyed some light bites. The arancini was a special of the evening and came out perfectly hot and crispy. The calamari was also fried very well. I did dock a star because about 80% of the food items on the menu were unavailable even though it wasn't closing yet. We did also get a little lost and ended up at stumbletown's sandwich shop before we found our way here. Luckily they're close by each other!

I had been wanting to check out Chez Phinney for awhile. Was planning a trip to Willamette Valley…read morewith friends and one of my friends suggested we meet up there after work to finalize some plans. Was the perfect spot I got there a little ahead of the rest of the gang so I enjoyed a hop water while waiting for them was greeted by friendly staff. Told them there was going to be four of us so they pushed a couple tables together for me. You give them a debit/credit card and they give you a card to use with the wine dispenser. Each wine has a nice write up so you know the religion and notes they have but the staff is more than happy to assist you and point you in the right direction if you tell them what you prefer. My friends arrived two of them already knew the owners so they caught with them a bit and I got to meet them wonderful people. We all decided to start with a Willamette Pinot since that was where we're planning for. I love the option of trying a taste before committing to a larger pour. You options are 1, 3 and 5 ounces. We ordered a bunch of appetizers since it was Happy Hour some were at a HH price which was nice. We enjoyed the cheese plate, onion dip and a tin of Calamari I believe had a photo but accidentally deleted. Was a wonderful light dinner for us all. Cute space warm ambiance, lots of tables and upper and a smaller lower area. Definitely would return wonderful selection of wines something for everyone

Disclaimer I came here for a fundraiser, however I would definitely come back…read more A little different experience than going to a winery only tasting that wineries. This is more like a bar in the sunset that you have amazing variety of wines. Not feeling like a domestic taste the international. The directions are very simple and clear You grab a wine card, grab a glass, wine, pick a wine and decide the pour size. You know I didn't count, but there were easily a dozen wines to select from. The people who are working at the wine bar were absolutely. Truly service with a smile. The interior is really pretty cool lots of things to look at and is also very comfortable I would definitely come here again

i know most people come here just waiting for delancey but i might argue this is the better…read moreexperience. beautifully decorated, amazing service. and you can get delancey meatballs here which is the best thing in the menu. cocktails are a touch pricey even for seattle but i'd go back.

A nice little bar (Essex), associated with Delancey. It's clear that the wait for a table at…read moreDelancey is frequently long, and they have wisely separated the bar area, and made it independent, so that waiting at the bar (Essex) wouldn't clog the front entrance of Delancey. We ordered munchies and drinks while we waited for our table at Delancey. The bartender / server knew we would be headed to Delancey in 40 minutes or so, and handled things well accordingly. We got a plate of olives (tasty, great finger food) and drinks. The Yonder cider was good, not too sweet. The Martini was tasty. I had two quibbles: The first was with the pricing: the martini was charged as two separate items: 1) gin (I suppose the charge varies by the kind of gin or vodka in your martini) 2) martini (which is apparently the non-vodka or or non-gin part of your drink) While I'm sure this makes it easier to track for the bartender and inventory, as well as for charging, as a customer, it's a little odd to have a mixed drink be a two-part charge. The second was the included 20% automatic gratuity. I don't object to the concept of a standard service charge, I just wish it had been more prominently displayed so that I wouldn't have added a 20% tip on top of that (and my tip was on the amount that included tax, service charge and drinks / food). So, buyer beware ... the service is good, the ambiance is nice, the food and drinks are good -- but the payment / billing is non-standard, and can cause unexpected surprises.

From the outside, it looks kind of like a tattoo shop but inside it's a beautiful bar. Love the…read moremenu at Dark Room! There's pages of drinks that are all unique. My drink even included a polaroid picture. They even have non-alcoholic drinks which are pretty inclusive. The staff are super friendly and made my visit even better.

I'm a big fan of Dark Room! This is my second time coming (this time during their version of happy…read morehour) and it was still as cozy as the first time I went. Each time the staff have been so friendly and helpful. Kimchi Pimento Cheese (5/5): the cheese to kimchi ratio is so good. We always make sure to eat every bit of it. Mini Meatball Rice Bowl (2.5/5): it's was overly salty and a pretty small portion even for happy hour Vegan Shin Ramen (5/5): the added vegetables were very fresh and complimented the ramen. I can see myself getting this after a night of drinks. If you're looking for a place with delicious food and great cocktails this is it!

So cute inside! The bartender was so sweet and made delicious drinks. I've been wanting to come…read morehere to try their Cambodian-inspired menu, but their kitchen is closed! Hopefully they can get it back up and running. Then, I will definitely be back!

It's kind of hard to decide what to eat from Oliver's Twist if you look prior before going. The…read moremenu looks quite a bit different if you look at the website online versus what the QR Code has on the menu when you get there. Some things are the same but not many. Oliver's Twist is more like a cocktail bar and while we didn't get any of those and just focused on the food we didn't leave disappointed. I ordered a noodle dish, a vegan version of it. Sorry, the name of the dish escapes me so I apologize. If you like the picture in my review and decide you want it I'm sure the server will know by showing it to them. My noodles were good. The green onions always add a ice touch to these type of noodle dishes. My dish had a lot of soy sauce, maybe just a bit too much actually but it's only really noticeable when you get towards the bottom of the bowl. Much of the food has a fusion approach to it or at least to me it did which always add a new spin to more traditional recipes.

Love the aesthetic and drinks HOWEVER…read more... The drinks are half labeled with dairy and nut warning. Someone in my group has a severe nut allergy and drank a sister nightwine (nut allergy was not labeled). Unfortunately our friend had to run to the hospital because of it. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They understood they didn't label it correctly. The dumplings were good and the other two cocktails we got were so creative and delish. I hope they label things correctly! Would love to come back.

One of the best cocktail bars in Seattle. Rotating speciality and themed cocktails but you can…read morealways order a classic cocktail at any point. Bartenders are also incredibly friendly. Always willing to give suggestions or even samples on rare occasions. Easily one of my favorite bars.

Inviting, creative atmosphere and delicious dishes. Our family looks forward to making Fu Kun Wu a…read morefrequent destination for dining out.

I was extremely excited to learn this place was reopening. I loved the old Fu Kun Wu. From the…read morepictures I knew the new place was going to be different but had no idea how very different it was going to be. We sat at the bar and recognized a few pieces from the old space. The staff was extremely friendly, handed us menus right away. At first peak at the menu I thought there was nothing I would eat. There was only two or three items from the old menu. We ordered familiar drinks, the Black Tea Martini is as good as I remember. We decided to be adventurous and ordered a few appetizers. The food was excellent and we ended up ordering more... and more... Then I saw the best thing at the bottom of the menu. Order off the menu, we'll try and accommodate your needs. So, I asked our server if they could make my favorite dish from the old menu. It was simple, just Gai Lan and broccoli. They happily obliged. It came out as good as I remember and ended up ordering another. The food, our server explained, is authentic Thai from a specific region. It really was a great experience. Though it's not the old Fu Kun Wu, it will certainly be a staple for me.

With live music every night of the week (on Mondays it is a jam where you can sign up and help MAKE…read morethe music!), I can always count on dropping in to The Seamonster Lounge to have the music I like: Jazz, Funk, Soul, Jam Bands, Reggae, Afropop, Latin even a Zeppelin cover band once in a while. Most nights there are 2 bands, one starting at 7 and one at 10PM No cover Sunday-Thursday (tip the band and the bartender!) Regular highlights for me are Hammand Organ Master Joe Doria and Friends on Tuesdays and Funky2Death on Fridays. Other artists/groups have monthly slots--check their schedule online. Battlestar Kalakala, How Now Brown Cow, Dub Lounge International, Hurricane Dreamz, Ron Weinstein Organ Trio and much much more!

We've been to several events here as it's walking distance from friend's house; otherwise it's…read morestreet parking. Cozy venue; music a bit loud so we bring ear buds or sit/stand as far away from the stage. Staff are cool and friendly.

I really liked this place -- it had such a welcoming vibe, and the unique décor was amazing. From…read morethe moment we walked in, Luke the bartender immediately greeted us with a warm and sincere demeanor. We initially thought it was a fine dining restaurant and were a little disappointed to see a limited menu. However, it's actually a fantastic spot for drinks and light bites. We decided to stay since we had never been there before, and Luke was so gracious we almost felt bad leaving! We ordered the meat and cheese platter along with a couple of drinks, and everything was Grade A. I'm giving it an A+ though, because of Luke's outstanding service.

It's expensive. To be expected. But along comes another service charge that nobody wants to inform…read moreyou of upfront. Their cocktails don't quite measure up. Maybe it's the alcohol to mixer ratio? Great atmosphere and nice wait staff. Didn't mind shooting them a nice tip. The food menu is small but interesting, not very tasty. Probably stick with the hummus or the bread. Definitely eat before you come. We stopped here three hours after dinner and only ordered a few of the small plates after we'd already been here an hour. The whiskeys are terrific. As expected. Several flights available like "In For A World of Peat", featuring three peated whiskeys from the British Isles and one from America. 05/25