Talking Cedar is a solid alternative to the dining at great Wolf Lodge…read more It's just around the corner with ample parking. We got there around 6:30 PM on Thursday evening and the wait was about 20 minutes for families, but we sat at the bar at a high top and got right in. We found service to be friendly and prompt. The gentleman who was taking care of us was attentive without being pushy. We started with the fried pickles which came out with ranch and aïoli for dipping. It was a huge portion. Tasty indeed. While I know pickles are inherently salty, I did find these to be exceptionally salty, leaving me to wonder if the batter was also salted, which definitely would not be necessary. Just know that if you are planning on ordering them. We also both got the Smoked Steak Salad. The salad was fresh and nicely dressed. Both of them came with a very generous serving of meat. The meat was just OK. They do not ask you how you would like your steak cooked, so once I got it, that made sense. I'm guessing they don't just smoke it for a little bit and finish the cooking it another way because it is well done with some rough bits - perhaps leftovers from something else. Honestly, I would prefer to have a nice juicy steak on top of a salad, and while I enjoyed this enough, I probably would not get it again for this reason. We both got a beer flight too, and found all four choices to be really good! I will definitely come back here when I'm tired of options at Great Wolf. I'd be interested in trying their sandwiches, as I saw a couple people with French Dips that looked really good.

Last weekend was the second time my family & I visited Talking Cesar Restaurant, this time with my…read moremom with us (from out of town). We were excited, greeted nicely and were sat down pretty quickly. Then it took a turn. Our waiter took alittle while to get to us. Once he did, he was basically rushing to get our order. 20 mins later came back with our water and my husbands Bourbon Flight. This is me by the way looking at my photo album to track the time. 25 mins later our appetizer came and they were delish. We had ordered Garlic Parmesan Wings and Giant Pretzel. We waited over an hour and our waiter finally comes back to tell us that due to a Big Table outside our food is running behind, we said that's fine. 30 mins later, he comes back and tells us he mistakenly did not put our orders in and he takes full accountability but the fact that he only placed 1/2 of order and realized it an hour and a half later and waited 30 mins passed to tell us was beyond acceptable. We had a 1 year old and a 2.5 year old babies with us, we got there at 5:15pm and left at 8pm with no Main Course, we decided to leave and they offered to give us our main dishes for free and that had to pay for our apps and drinks. At that point, we weren't even hungry anymore- we were more upset than hungry. Word of Advise- don't dismiss a table of 5 for a table of 20. That party of 20 already includes 16%-18% Gratuity on their Tab, whereas a table of 5 could be giving you 20%-25% Gratuity for yourself only & not to have to share with other servers esp. if you are given cash. That table of 5 could sit there for hours just sitting and chatting and won't turn the tables over to new guest, whereas a table of 5 can eat, enjoy their meal, give good tip and leave within an hour and a half. And you'll have new table instantly, more money for you. To the kitchen staff, don't walk past your guests when they're asking you a question and as if they didn't exist. I'd hate to think it's Race Discrimination because we were the only Asians there but that's definitely how it felt.

I personally take trips from Spanaway to Centralia to visit Dick's Brewing Co. to get a couple of…read moreseasonal and popular beers on tap in a growler. You can either bring your own growler or purchase one on-site. They also have glasses or mugs available for purchase. The brewery is located right off the side of the service road and appears to be in a warehouse-like configuration. There's a food truck on the front that I've heard has some amazing food, although I haven't tried it yet. They do have vegetarian options, so I'll check that out later. The bar dining area is spacious and welcoming for all customers. The bar top has a couple of televisions where you can watch sports if that's your thing. Before you order a beer, I recommend trying a couple of samples, which is what I usually do. The growler I used was about $12-$15, which is a great deal considering that a beer on tap costs about eight dollars for 20 ounces. You can get five of those for the price of $15, so it's a very affordable option. Overall, I really enjoy this place and make it a point to go down there every other month because it's one of my favorite breweries.

Nice brewery with ample seating for customers, friendly staff, and a sizable selection of tasty…read morebrews. A good break off the freeway between Seattle and Portland, but be aware that the WiFi is awful and this is a dead zone for T-Mobile so consider forgoing social media for actual conversation.

Friendly service and fantastic mead! We stopped in on our road trip and had a great time!! The…read morebrewer had awesome recommendations for outdoor site seeing in Washington and we can't wait to come back!!

Although there is "Brewing " in the company name from what I have gathered Good Buzz specializes in…read moremeads. Now perhaps later beer will appear but I only see mead options. Good Buzz also does not have a tasting room of it's own. However if you go to the website for Good Buzz Brewing you will find what locations you can purchase their mead from around the Centralia and Chehalis areas. I bought my bottle at the produce section and corner at Jeremy's Farm to Table. I saw about three or four different types of mead but didn't want anything too sweet. I saw berry flavored options but had concerns that might make it sweeter than I'd prefer so I got the Bee Hoppy mead. Mead is often sweet enough as it is due to the honey so that is the reason I went with a hopped option as well. The mead was great! I usually love trying different meaderies as they aren't as numerous as breweries or even cideries so when I get to try one it's a great change of pace. The hops and the mead played very well off of each other with the Bee Hoppy and was refreshing as well. Great first experience with Good Buzz and perhaps since they handled the flavor balance so well it may motivate me to try some of those berry options at another time.

Valentines diner for two, nice dinner. Atmosphere was, well, a bar, but nice: same owners as The…read moreBranch in Centralia. We enjoyed our food and will come back to try the regular menu! EDIT: I removed one star because while the food was very good, and the kitchen staff worked heroically on a busy night, the service was scattered. How this could be with relatively few tables and a prix fix menu with only two choices for an entree is perplexing. Restaurants live or die by two things. 1. Quality of the food and 2. Quality of the service. We will go back sometime based on No. 1, and hope for better No. 2.

The food was absolutely amazing! We will be returning to try other dishes…read more The Lobster & Crab dip, Coconut Cod then finish off with the Crème Brûlée. Heavenly

Cute tasty brewery and Pizza Joint! Loved it. We tried Skunk cabbage IPA and my hubby LOVED this…read morebeer. The amber I had was on the sweeter side for me but ok. The raspberry cider ended up being my favorite. I enjoyed tasting pickle beer snd a stout, hope to get that next time. The hook tender Pizza was a hit- tasty and generously loaded with toppings. they have indoor outdoor seating as well as sell branded merchandise. My only complaint is it took us about an hour to get our pizza so I think they may have forgot to put my order in until they saw me come into get another beer? ;) it was either that or possibly they were cooking out of order, as I seen people have their food before us? I don't mind if delayed, but I do wish it was communicated. Obviously, I'm still giving a five star because everyone was very friendly, food and drinks were delicious. (Just communication of waiting times is key.)

We had such a great experience at Wailapa Brewing Company Taproom Pizzeria!…read more We tried both the pepperoni pizza and the combination pizza, and honestly--both were absolutely delicious. The crust really stood out: perfectly balanced, not too greasy, with just the right texture that made every bite super satisfying. You can tell they put a lot of care into their food, and it made for a really enjoyable meal. Great vibes, great pizza, and definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Highly recommend!

Fun place to stop in for a quick bite with a friend or a large family gathering! We were seated in…read morea larger secluded side of the restaurant which was perfect for our party of 13-16, with room to spare. We ordered a variety of pizzas, some of which included the big kahuna, combo wombo and Hawaiian of course! Everything was delicious and the pizzas were super cheesy!!!!! The service was anise and beyond. Our server was very friendly and fast and very efficient! Will return again!!!

The food was excellent. Pizza was definitely worth it. The service was great. Very quick from…read moreordering to the table. Lots of drink choices to choose from. The ambiance was very well thought out. Nicer than most franchise pizza shops. Would highly recommend.

Okay, so my husband and I are old - BUT - we're not going to act old because we visit fabulous…read moreplaces like this! We were greeted by the Steviest of Steves - who is a font of brewmaster information! We learned of this brewery while attending the Squirrel Festival (which featured a beer garden.) We made it to the actual brick and mortar - today - and could kick ourselves for not visiting a few years ago! Great beer, great service & ambiance. The environment is awesome! If you like beer (really GOOD) beer, do NOT pass this spot up! Enjoy cool murals? There is one here - but look *closely. Friendly patrons too. Kudos to Explorer Brewing! You're a gem, truly of what this community needs more of!

What a great brewery! Great atmosphere, taproom, and tender. Love the selection of swag and got…read morestickers! Best small town brewery around. Will be back!

Wow!!!!! I cannot…read morebelieve such a place could exist in Washington State!!!! Another state, yes. Washington State it is hard to believe! We came for the Night Market but only made it to the tail end. So we only had an hour. We were going to order food but they had a sign saying there is an hour wait. We just had drinks instead. The layout is fantastic. They have streams and ponds running through. Not to mention plenty of outdoor seating with fire pits and wood framed shade canopies. It was fun walking through the patio area exploring. Note!!!! Bring quarters to feed the koi!!!!!! I can't wait to come here again!!!!!

The setup is really unique and it's its top feature, there is a lot of outside sitting area, water…read morefeatures and games. The atmosphere is very relaxing and kids have things to do as well. We had tacos, sliders and pizza for our toddler. The food was good and came out fairly quickly, my toddler had a couple of slices of his pizza so that's a win already. He also enjoyed his juice. The place is advertised as self serve but stuff brought our food and cleaned up everyone is very nice.