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2.9 (619 reviews)
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Casual
Loud
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Jason R.

Great location across the street from the Seattle convention center arch. Can be a little intimidating with two stories of games. Can easily spend hours here and find just about any arcade game you can think over. All machines were clean and great working order. The staff was very friendly and service was excellent. Even during peak hours, there is ample seating and can accommodate large parties. We enjoyed the appetizers of chicken strips and an order of poutine. Both were good and hit the spot for an establishment known more for the games than the food. I would've preferred thicker gravy on the poutine, however my son enjoyed the thinner style gravy.

Andrea O.

Was there for a group party organized by others and got a free unlimited card for the night, so I cannot comment on prices. This kind of place seems to be anachronistic, games are waaaaaay better at home with a console or pc. Very noisy with outdated arcade games from a distant past. The nostalgia effect lasted like 10 minutes, after that it was kinda boring and obnoxiously loud. Not sure what kids might think about it, didn't see too many, mostly adults. Not for me.

Skee Ball
Pratima M.

If you're a fan of arcade games, this is the place to be -- Gameworks is nestled right into the heart of Downtown Seattle, and features many levels of all the classic games. It was a great way to spend a Friday night and my only qualm is that it's closed by 10PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The game tokens are fairly affordable and you get a decent amount of gameplay for ~$30 per person. Most of the games were functional, but there were a couple either out of order or acting up! I particularly loved the Street Fighter, Skee Ball, carnival-esque games, Pac-Man, Jurassic Park, among others! There are tons to choose from and I would totally come back with a larger group since there's something for everyone!

Racing game!
Eric H.

Lots of fun games to play, awesome drinks in the bar too! Took my godson after the Sounders match and spent the rest of our night, just having fun! Awesome service from both bartenders and game rewards people. Very welcome and clean interior, very well kept up. Can't wait to come back and rack up more rewards points!

Christopher L.

GameWorks is back! Not much has changed and they are still ramping up but I had a blast. The areas are clean and there are a variety of games. The bar areas downstairs and upstairs have seating and is 21+. They have a variety of drinks and the beer is cold. There is also a limited food menu downstairs as well. For the arcade, the machines worked mostly great. However, some of the games are pricy and it would be great if the credits were lower. For credit options, there are a few. I understand the staff are still getting up to speed but I asked if the options by the register were the only ones available only to find out there was a special as well (which I would have purchased as I spent more for less). I will be back to check it out again soon and see changes. Overall, it's worth going to as they work out the kinks.

Mocha-Spresso milkshake. Love that presentation!
Cecelia S.

Heads up: due to counterfeit bills, this place will not accept anything higher than $20 bills. I also did notice that there's a small fee when paying with a card for the restaurant. Other than that, the food and drinks were great, me and my fam had an awesome time playing the games. The prizes seemed to get cooler too hehe.

Three unicorns for our favorite unicorn!
Trista W.

Ha! So fun! Sure we spent $200 between 6 people.... But we got 3 unicorns! Blah blah blah

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This was so much fun and the bartenders were great. Better than Dave and Busters! Will be back

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Great selection of older arcade games, especially Japanese rhythm games. My DDR obsessed friends had a blast.

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Not what it used to be. Quite expensive, few customers, doesn't feel enticing rather fleecing..

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If you want to go, play, an arcade go to round one or Dave & Buster's not worth the drive or money

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Ask the Community - GameWorks

What are your game card pricings?

I don't remember the specific prices but we spent 40$ for a couple of hours of gaming for two people

If a person receive the first vaccine but not the second is that okay?

We are following CDC guidelines: A person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after the second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vacinne or 2 weeks after the single shot of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. King County is currently requiring proof of… Read more

Does game works have a bar or beer?

We have a full bar and you can bring drinks on the gamefloor, 21+

Are there gaming computers?

Yes! PC play is $8/hour

Is this place family friendly?

Yes it is.

Does game works also have bowling right now?

Our Seattle location does not offer bowling

Laser tag available here?

Laser tag is not available at our Seattle location

Until what time can minors be allowed?

Ok to bring in snacks/juice boxes for kids?

We do not allow outside food or beverages in our venue and have limited seating available outside of the restaurant. We do have kids meals available for $6.99 that include an entree, side, and drink (we have some juice options) as well as a full… Read more

How is the parking for this Gameworks location?

There is a parking garage right next to the venue- while we do not validate, you can check out the website for the garage for information to get the best rates and deals for your visit! We hope to see you soon!… Read more

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I think because there wasn't a lot of people, we didn't get hot -- until we played DDR of course.

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We were looking for a great place to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and stumbled upon this…read morerestaurant. From the moment we arrived, the experience was wonderful. Our server, Jadyn C., was incredibly helpful with his food and drink recommendations, and his directions on what to order were spot on. Everything we tried was delicious! We truly want to appreciate him for making our celebration extra special with his attentive service and great suggestions. The atmosphere was amazing!!

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Shakers and Spears has a warm, welcoming vibe, and the service was genuinely friendly. The kind of…read morebrunch spot where you feel taken care of. The Dutch baby was the real winner: chewy, and puffy golden edges, blackberries, candied nuts, and a fruit drizzle. That was the most memorable thing on the table. The fish sandwich was fine but a little underwhelming. Crispy bacon and a generous salmon fillet, but the bun came out cold, which threw off the whole bite. At around $25, that detail matters. The most disappointing thing were the Fries, which were on the harder side. Tables are tight, so plan for elbow-to-elbow seating. Worth it for the Dutch baby. I'd order differently next time. Food was 3 stars, but 1 star for our server.

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I am so grateful for my experience at Life On Mars. It turned out to be the highlight of a…read moretumultuous Seattle trip and I look back on it fondly. We came here mostly for one thing: I absolutely could not wait for their gluten-free vegan chick'n pot pie. A pie i'd been waiting months to try. A pie unlike any other pie. A pie that I still think about to this day. We walked straight into a Cardi B drag show. And by "walked into" I mean we opened the door and Hot Pink Shade sashayed right in front of us. It was exactly the kind of welcome we love. It was also the first green flag in a sea of green flags at Life On Mars. I could barely sit still as I waited to order my GF/VG pot pie. We got the drinks outta the way (a peach hard cider for me and a fancy-schmancy cocktail for the lady). I was positively GIDDY when Anna came to take our order and I blurted out chick'n pot pie excitedly. I nearly died when she said they didn't have any. Normally it wouldn't have been such a big deal, but I was from out of town and had literally been craving this damn pie for months! And I lied, I didn't nearly die but I DID nearly cry and that's almost as bad. Even the bestie lamented about what a let down this was. Anna. Dear, sweet Anna. We must have looked really hard up because this sweet baby angel offered to ask the cooks if they could whip one up special just for me. Let me tell you why this is a big deal: For one, she didn't need to do that. That's going above and beyond, and she was such a graceful little buttercup when she did it. Second, making a gluten free biscuit is a finicky, precise, detailed process. It sucks, honestly, and I don't blame them for not having them every day. I nearly cried when she came back and told us the cooks said YES. And this time i'm not lying. It was beyond the type of customer service i'm used to. It was.... humane. It was...empathetic. It was...totally first world problems but it meant so much to me! Especially since Anna said it had been a DAY and she was at her wits end. For her to have a rough day and still have the grace and compassion to make my stupid GF/VG chick'n pot pie dreams come true.....well, yeah, it made me a bit teary eyed. The pot pie was delicious, as expected. It was nostalgic and comforting, like a big hug in a bowl. The flavors were rich and deep, the biscuit soft and flaky; it was one of the most delicious things i've tasted on my GF/VEG journey. Between the food, the drinks, the customer service and the drag show......this was five stars all around. No doubt. I don't see the GF chick'n pot pie on their menu anymore. Maybe it's a seasonal thing? I hope it comes back, i'll be checking. And when it pops up again, so will I. Thank you, Anna. Thank you to the cooks on 2/19/26. Thank you to Hot Pink Shade, ISIS and King Leo Mane. Just, thank you.

This is one of my favorite bars in all of Seattle. The atmosphere is incredible--great music, walls…read morefull of vinyl, and a vibe that feels both fun and welcoming. If you love music and supporting local artists, this is your place (they even showcase and sell local vinyl and more). The cocktails are great, the nonalcoholic options are actually great too, and the food is so good. It's all plant-based, and I'm not even vegan, but I still love eating here. It's just one of those spots that gets everything right: music, drinks, food, and atmosphere.

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Outsider BBQ & Beer Garden

Outsider BBQ & Beer Garden

4.2
(166 reviews)
3.3 mi

Best barbecue I've ever had! Brisket is absolutely amazing. And that saying something - I've had my…read moreshare of real Texas BBQ this is better! Highlights are the brisket, beef cheeks, banana pudding .and the sauces!

If I could give this place a 4.5 star I would. It's one of the better bbq places I been to. Parking…read moreis a little difficult as it's street parking but it's manageable. We came around lunch time and there was a steady flow of people there. It was bright, chill, and homey. There's a person that will take the order at the counter, and while he takes the order, the butcher cut the meats and weigh it out and another person does the sides and make sure the tray looks pretty and organized. They were very meticulous. Food wise: Lunch special 2 meat combo with 2 sides: pork belly and pork ribs + slaw and kale. It came with bread and pickled veggies. We also order .25 lbs of brisket and .25 lbs of lamb, a side of chilli and fiesta rice. It also came with bread and pickled veggies. Pork belly was tender, flavorful, wish it tasted more bbq than just marinated pork belly. Ribs was a little inconsistent, some part was a little tough and dry while other part was tender and moist. Brisket was the best protein, it was tender, juicy, flavorful. Lamb was good, little gamey taste, the chimimuri sauce was good but wish they put it on the side because it warmed up on the lamb and it wasn't that great anymore. All the sides were delicious. Their chilli was meat heavy but a little salty. We even got Mac and cheese as a take out just because it looks good and it was good as well. Service is great, price is good for the portion. Definitely would recommend people to come here if you haven't been

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Eureka!

4.0
(1.1k reviews)
3.8 mi
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Outdoor seating
Casual dining

5 star experience at Eureka! Our server Zed was very kind, calm, and attentive without ever being…read moreoverbearing, which made the whole meal feel easy and relaxed. I got the Fresno Fig Burger with fries since that is my go to, and it never misses. Other times i'll get their fish tacos. The fresno fig burger is consistently flavorful with the perfect mix of sweet and savory, and the fries come out hot and well seasoned every time. Service overall is quick, accurate, and genuinely kind. They check in just enough to make sure everything is good without interrupting the meal, which I really appreciate. Overall, it is one of those spots where everything runs smoothly and the food and service are consistently reliable.

Located in U village, shopping mall next to UW campus…read more Hate to give bad reviews but we ordered HH appetizer and water and the appetizer came before our waitress came to greet us and take our order. At least someone came to let us know it was happy hour and that we could order something. It was also one of the worst burgers I've had in my life so dry no taste and texture of cardboard. I ordered it medium and my friend had hers medium rare and she said hers was really dry and horrible too. Had to ask for more water. Quite disappointed as it was my last meal in Washington before heading home and the burger was $20! Would not recommend this spot. We should've gone to dinner tai fung or also saw shake shack after I left. Sound was also really loud. Seatings were close so the people sitting next to us (facing us) bar type seating connected to tables could probably hear everything we talked about.

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GameWorks - arcades - Updated June 2026

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