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    Great State Burger

    3.0 (105 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Great State Burger, Fries and Shake, Great State Burger GONE

    I haven't been to a Great State in years. I originally came down here for clam chowder with my husband and seen that this location was here. To my surprise when I walked in it is such a nice location on the pier. David was a delight! His and Jean's (the cook) hospitality were out of this world. Let's just say between the service I received and the burgers, fries, and shake they made me were so good! I'll definitely be back for more! I live down south about 30min away and was here for a doctors appointment, now i know where I'll be coming after every one of my appointments! Thank you David and Jean for this amazing experience! We ate every single last bite! YUM!

    Monique T.

    Came in on 4/30/2025 3:24 The cashier that took our order was the worst I counter I have ever had. Shorter side African America male. He looked bothered as soon as we entered. Approached us with his cell phone in had and did not even look up to acknowledge us. Just looked up as if to say "are you ready" Gave our order and said nothing else other then the total while still Looking at his phone. As him if there was an issue or if we were bothering him. He said no with an attitude. When he brought us our food he had nothing and threw the tat on our table. Had my kids not been as hungry as they were I would have walked out. People like that should not work in customer service period, didn't even really enjoy our meal from being as upset as I was. Looking up at the counter now he's still on his phone

    Clean tables and benches
    Janet S.

    What a great find! The restaurant was clean...actually very clean and the lady at the counter was so kind. She offered is a sample of their new cookies which were amazing! Baked in house! The burgers were awesome and very smash burger like . The bread was soft and the fries were perfect as were the onion rings. The best though was that I brought my 83 year old mother in who wanted a burger and fries and because she is not a big eater, I asked if they did 1/2 fries 1/2 onion rings and she said not actually but she would since they were not busy. How absolutely sweet! She was not looking to rake us over the coals knowing mom wasn't a big eater and we would probably throw out what we didn't eat. So kudos and appreciation for that thoughtfulness . The prices are high but higher than anywhere else in downtown Seattle...no and I confirm it's a darn good burger and fries. Oh and we got the cookies...duh...they were yummy So if you're checking out the waterfront of Seattle, make sure to stop at Great State Burger. You will be glad you did I really hope they are a spot that sticks around. Nice people are awesome So I didn't take a picture of the burger and fries and onion rings, but trust me they are yummy just so good. You can't wait to eat them! But I did get a picture of the cookies you gotta check those out!!

    Dan S.

    $33.08 for this meal is little overpriced in my opinion. The burger was too salty for my liking. The fries were ok. The shake was super thick and difficult to get through the straw and very small serving size. Service was best part since there was a nice guy working that was super friendly and let me charge my phone. Overall it was an average meal that was over priced. I saw a few other burger prices on the way over that were around 1/2 half off the price for similar value

    Boss burger, fries, soda

    Came in the other day, only a few people inside. I waited to order, but no one was behind the counter. I looked for a kiosk because I was confused on how to order. Finally a man with a facial tattoo came out and looked so upset! He unenthusiastically took my order. (Whatever, I don't need a peppy attitude I really didn't care) but then I went to fill up my soda, and he mocked the noise I accidentally made with my straw). I ordered for here, but he gave me a to go bag. Both the cashier and cook were on their phones, and didn't look up the entire time I ate. I already decided I'm never coming back, yes I live near the water front. OH! They also let a homeless man go behind the counter and we're chatting it up with him, and took a hot sauce the homeless man provided.... I STOPPED EATING AT THAT POINT, SO GROSS! Food safety is so important to me, and I fully regret eating the food those men provided.. I even said "thank you" as I left because I always do out of habit and socia awkwardness, they both ignored me. NEVER COMING BACK. Also $30 for a meal, yeah right, I'd rather pay that much for a nice sit down meal at Capitol Grill....

    Chicken sandwich
    Kenny C.

    For 50 bucks I was hoping for hot food fries nope cold been sitting awhile. The service was top notch and the place was clean, but the prices makes you want eat somewhere else.

    Literally soft limp corn dog

    Burger was cold hot dog was warm and literally limp food was not good waited over an hour for food nothing was done about it very stupid very annoying

    Awesome front desk
    Shell D.

    This review is solely about the front counter gal - she was SO nice, incredibly helpful and engaging. She handled huge groups with ease and kept smiling. Such a rare thing these days. Food was good no complaints other than $6 for fries is kind of crazy.

    Phineas Muhammad A.

    Horrible food horrible service they do not use salt in their burgers, will never eat here again and hope everyone who sees this does the same.

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    Excellent burgers, onion rings and corn dogs. I mean, the corn dogs are county fair good. Great service and did I mention the corn dogs??

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    Very friendly customer service. Also serve Jones Soda. Beyond that, the Great State Burger was greasy and tasteless. Fries were just okay.

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    Staff was nice. The food was very expensive for something very mid. Burgers dont come with fries or drink.

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    The chicken sandwich and the chocolate shake were horrible. It made us sick to our stomach.

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    Delicious food, prepared thoughtfully, by nice people. Many vegetarian options. A great lunch while spending time at the waterfront.

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    Fat Shack - Single Burger and Fries

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    3.6(88 reviews)
    0.5 miPioneer Square
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    I mean, theoretically, what's there to not like? I need fries and a burger and it's 11pm? Oh look,…read moreFat Shack's open! AND they have deep fried Oreos??? Sign me up. The restaurant itself leaves a lot to be desired, but I'm not asking too much. I believe the owner said he was trying to revamp the place. I hope that the area comes alive in the future years, that should help. Here's the issue though, this is the slowest spot ever. I've waited 30 minutes for fries - FRIES. I don't mind waiting for food, but it should remain reasonable. There were only two or three people working, and one man did tell us this, but I need to be honest - this was on Super Bowl Sunday. No one was able to get anyone a beer from the tap for 40 minutes, the food took forever and it appeared that online orders were being prioritized (which makes sense, you make as you get orders coming in, but that puts your in person customers in an odd and sometimes frustrating position). To be honest, I probably wouldn't have minded as much if I just had some fries to snack on. I didn't mind as much this one time because I was just happy to find a place to watch the Super Bowl Half Time show, but other days, it's a little hard to look past. I wish this business the best, I live too close to not hope for its improvement! Looking forward to updating my review. At the end of the day, if you're hungry, it's late, this is your spot.

    I recently went to Fat Shack and paid $19 for their Fat Shack sandwich. After I ordered, they came…read moreout and told me they didn't have any Philly cheesesteak, so they didn't put it on the sandwich. Naturally, I asked, "So you didn't make the sandwich I ordered?" He said, "No, you got the sandwich." I said, "Okay... so did you make the sandwich I ordered or not?" He said yes. I open it up and it's literally two chicken fingers, fries, and honey mustard. No Philly cheesesteak. So I asked, "If you didn't have Philly cheesesteak, why didn't you tell me that when I ordered it?" He said, "I don't know, I can put it on the side if you'd like." I said, "I thought you didn't have any Philly cheesesteak?" He walked away, came back with a side of Philly cheesesteak, and told me to put it on the sandwich myself. For $19, I shouldn't have to assemble my own sandwich -- especially after being told you didn't even have the main ingredient. Just be upfront with customers.

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    Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place - Fish and chips

    Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown
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    Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!

    It was getting late in the day and this place seem like the right spot for food and beer…read more We walked in and got seated immediately. No wait at all. All three of us ordered flights. They gave us these post cards to write down our individual drinks. FYI - this place requires using your smart phone to scan a QR code for the menu. We ordered 2 apps (salmon dip with pita chips & chips and cheese dip) I ordered fish and chips. Buddy got the meat loaf. Our beer showed up quick. Waiter always checked on us often. Our apps showed up and they were both delicious. Then 5 minutes later our main dish orders showed up. Wasn't too happy with that because we wasted time to taste our beers and snack on the apps. They need to work on their timing. Need at least 10 minutes in between the beer and apps. The food overall is admittedly top notch. Fish and chips FRESH! The fish was juicy and the fried crust was perfection. Pieces were large. They will ask if you want 3 or 4. 3 is enough. If they can work on timing the drinks and food this place would be a 5 out 5, but will deduct a star because of that. The overall vibe of the place was nice. Huge layout with wooden picnic style tables. Outdoor tables if you're lucky to get one. Large tanks to brew beer surrounding the room and a merch table.

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    Aloha Plates - Shin Ramen

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    3.9(256 reviews)
    0.7 miChinatown, Chinatown International District
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    Showed up and was in a hurry and was able to get my food quick and it looked better than expected,…read moreplus it tasted even better than that expectation! I would definitely go back again.

    CID Food Walk stop number two: Aloha Plates, the classic Hawaiian standby in the Uwajimaya food…read morecourt. 2x Spam Musubi + Mac Salad Food Walk Special ($8) - The spam musubi are held in a heater so they are served warmed up by default. I didn't expect much out of these, but they were surprisingly good. The rice is cooked perfectly, sticky and tender, yet each grain is distinctive and almost bouncy, giving great mouthfeel. The musubi seems to be dipped in a small amount of soy sauce, although not enough to cover the entire rice surface. The additional sodium isn't really needed in the first place due to the salty and meaty kick the spam on top gives the handheld snack. It's a classic combination for a good reason! (4/5) For the Food Walk special, they only give a small scoop of mac salad. I'm sure the normal side portion for $5.94 is much larger. The salad is unspectacular but solid. It's a little sweet, a bit peppery, and certainly very creamy. There's a bit of julienned carrot included that isn't particularly crunchy, being soaked in the mayo sauce. The macaroni itself isn't mushy or overcooked, so it still has some texture. (4/5) I don't usually expect much out of food court restaurants, but Aloha Plates definitely surprised me with their quality. It seems like a solid option for Hawaiian.

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    Aloha Plates - Top: *Short Ribs plate  Left: $1.50 *Mac Salad Bottom: *ONO plate - chicken teriyaki & one short rib

    Top: *Short Ribs plate Left: $1.50 *Mac Salad Bottom: *ONO plate - chicken teriyaki & one short rib

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    McCoys Firehouse Bar & Grill - The vibe: gear and a cool pressed tin ceiling

    McCoys Firehouse Bar & Grill

    3.8(270 reviews)
    0.4 miPioneer Square
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    Loved the vibes of this place, at least when we went on a Sunday, it was super mellow. We just so…read morehappened to catch the Oscars while enjoying a few drinks and some food. We were originally only going to grab some drinks, but ended up staying to watch the show and eat since it was so chill. We had passed by this place a few times and always wanted to see why it seemed so popular. McCoys didn't disappoint. The servers were all personable and surprisingly cheery for Seattle, they also didn't slack on the service, they were on it and I appreciated the quick friendly service. We could tell they just wanted to play some music, but because there were a few of us watching the Oscars, they were nice enough to let us watch instead of being jerks about it and just playing music. Really appreciated that as well, and no one asked them for this, they just read the room. I'd say this place is great for drinks. The food was alright, but we only had sandwiches and apps. We'll be back to try more.

    My hotel was only a couple blocks away from McCoys and I wanted to catch the Pat's game so I…read moredecided to come here. Walked in and the guy behind the counter was extremely friendly and told me I could sit anywhere. Ordered a vodka red bull and sat myself in a booth. I decided to get the sausage sampler for dinner. It came with bratwurst, polish, hot link and fries. It also came with coleslaw but I told the guy I did not want any coleslaw. I enjoyed all three sausages but my favorite was definitely the hot link because of the little spice it had. The guy said the sausage is all made in house which is awesome. Got a good meal, drank 2 red bull vodkas and watched a great game for all under $50. Deal! If you are in Pioneer Square and want to watch a game and get decent food and great service come here!

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    Ox Burger - Lao burger and fried chicken sandwich (Insta: @badtothebite)

    Ox Burger

    4.5(188 reviews)
    1.5 miCentral District, Capitol Hill

    After a bad experience with the Lao Burger over at Taurus Ox (Ox Burger's originator), I kept…read morewondering if I had misremembered Ox Burger on my previous visit. Perhaps the Lao Burger served there wasn't as juicy and succulent, with perfectly crisp smashed patties as I recalled? Or perhaps Taurus Ox just serves a completely inferior version. I revisited for a Friday late dinner to reach the bottom of things. This was at around 8PM and the place was surprisingly busy, with a fully running kitchen and almost all seats taken. It's a pretty small restaurant to begin with, but since the food comes fast, people don't typically stay too long. By the time our food arrived, a table had cleared up for us. Lao Burger ($18) - This Lao Burger is just as good as my first visit. Absolutely perfectly fried smash patties, completely with lacy, crispy edges that provide texture and an intense caramelized meaty flavor. I've already described the burger in detail in my previous review - what I can say on this visit is that the burger is basically identical, indicating that Ox Burger is consistent with cook and construction. The burger as a whole has the perfect moisture level with plenty of unique funky, umami-full flavors that make each bite a delight. As with my previous review, two things come to mind that detract just a tiny bit from my full enjoyment. Firstly, the burger as a whole is a bit salty for my tastes, necessitating several trips to refill my cup of water Secondly, the piece of sliced pork belly included is kind of vestigial. It seems to be only there to add additional salt, because neither the flavor nor texture are very apparent while eating. (5/5) Deluxe ($15) - This burger is somehow way messier than the Lao to eat. Upon lifting it up, a mess of watery mustard/mayo mix drips onto the plate. I think it might be from the extra moisture in the tomatoes and lettuce. And yet, somehow the bun isn't soggy at all. This burger is otherwise excellent, combing the same picture perfect smash patties as in the Lao, with the classic fixings - American cheese, bacon, pickles, and plenty of veggie mix. (5/5) I'm glad I gave the Lao Burger another chance. It's now one of my favorite burgers in the city. I'll definitely be coming back to Ox Burger for more. The progenitor, Taurus Ox, remains on my not recommended list though! Bathrooms - Single unisex room.

    I was excited to walk down here with visiting family because I'd been eyeing the spot for a long…read moretime. It's the sister of Taurus Ox, and the Laotion twist of these burgers. The service was very typical of the neighborhood--quick and not friendly, but not quite unfriendly. It's really easy to tap pay and get yourself waters, utensils, napkins, etc while you wait for your food. It is pretty small inside, but they've got a great little wooden patio with picnic tables and shade. We opted to sit out here, despite being pestered by wasps. The food was great for all adults involved. Portions of fries are generous and delicious, and come with fancy sauces (none of which appealed to me, but were appreciated by my family). The burgers are really inventive, so we all wanted to try the Lao. It's delicious. I did balk at $18 for just the burger, which is a smash patty (less beef) and I took the cheese, Mayo, and cilantro off. Eighteen dollars! No side, no drink. I might just be living in the past I guess It's really hard to order for kids here, imo. Even my non-picky kid was not about it and the toddler wouldn't try it. Thank goodness for fries, eh? They've got gluten free buns for no upcharge.

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