food is okay. It's not flavorful. Need more staff, long wait times on bar drinks. my maps said it was a BBQ place and it's not

Walking into Lady Jaye is like walking through a time portal straight back to the 90's. Only I wasn't wearing my Doc Martins and didn't have my Kurt Cobain shirt on so I felt out of place. Maybe if I had a few more piercings or 3 more neck tattoos they wouldn't have looked at me so strange. The food is greasy and overpriced. It's half restaurant, half bar and half butcher shop. The last time I was there I went up to the butcher counter and said "What can I get for around $4 a pound" and he said - "My Sister." read more

OMG. What have I discovered? The meat at Lady Jaye is what they're known for and it will leave you speechless because you will be 1) eating and 2) swooning. I had no idea how amazing this place is until we came here for happy hour and had ourselves a late lunch that was holy smokes, delicious. I don't travel to West Seattle ever. I go to Arizona more than I go to West Seattle. Seriously. Yes, I know it's still part of Seattle; hence, the name of this Yelp list which this restaurant is now bookmarked under. But I don't like driving south and then across a bridge and yeah, West Seattle is a trek, especially when I don't want to deal with traffic. BUT... We visited West Seattle because we were seeing a show here; thus, we were forced to travel westward. After the show, we needed sustenance and saw that Lady Jaye had a happy hour, so decided to check it out. Note that it literally is an hour. Not two hours, not a minute after. One hour, from 4 to 5pm. Happy hour happens out on the back patio, which was a nice space. There were heated lamps and one table had a fire pit in the center. Plus, it's dog-friendly. It's also where you can see the grill where all the treasured meats are made. Since we visited on a Sunday, the Sunday special was a 21-day aged smoked delmonico cheesesteak sandwich, which is what my partner ordered. I went with the wagyu chopped cheese sandwich, which is only offered on happy hour and for our sides that were only three bucks on happy hour, we had the watermelon and feta salad and the kale and jalapeno salad with a plum moscow mule. Our food didn't take too long to get and the meaty sandwiches were perfection. I still can't decide which was better, but I did love my wagyu chopped cheese sandwich, with the most tender and juicy of chopped beef that sunk into my teeth at every bite, with a melted cheese throughout the chopped beef that only heightened things to a new level. GET THIS ON HAPPY HOUR. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT HUNGRY, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, GET THIS SANDWICH. My partner's delmonico cheesesteak sandwich was also very, very good, with the tender beef and housemade, drizzled, saucy cheese on a slightly toasted hoagie. So yes, if you are here on a Sunday then you also need to feast on this Sunday special. Hell, whatever meats they have, get it. My goal is to visit on a Thursday when they feature the half-pound wagyu burger, which who knows when that will be. But a girl can dream and drool. Lady Jaye knows her meats and knows what's up. read more

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We got a rare chance to visit West Seattle and decided to walk along the main street to find a place for dinner. As we were walking, we could smell popcorn. When we stumbled upon the entrance of Lady Jaye, we got curious about their menu and decided to come in. We were served a small bowl of popcorn to start - Well, that explains the popcorn smell down the street! Unfortunately their daily special had run out already. We ordered from their regular menu: smoked NY strip and bugulgi burger. For sides, we ordered the fries, beans, and brussel sprouts. There's a combo price for 1 entree+3 sides for $29. Individually, each entree is $17 and side is $6. It was a bit confusing that the individual prices were not on the menu and we had to ask. The bugulgi burger was a hit! It was very flavourful, with a clever mixture of flavours and textures between the meat, veggies and sauces. The NY strip was also great, especially the fattier parts which were more tender. Personally I would've preferred the NY strip to be saltier but my husband liked it the way it was (and would've preferred the bugulgi to be less intense). So it just depends if you like stronger flavours or not :) Overall this was a fun place to get a casual meal! read more

Lady Jaye - Smoked NY strip with fries, beans, brussel sprouts - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Dog friendly (patio and has heaters if needed). The food, drinks and service were top notch and creative. Love the 90's forward nostalgic music. Will come again and again and bringing friends this time. You will not be disappointed. read more

Lady Jaye is my "Cheers". It is a comfortable and fun place to be. the staff is truly exceptional. Even when they are super busy, they find time to stop and chat. I always feel welcome. The food is consistently delicious, the service solid and the ambiance is light and fun. I highly recommend Lady Jaye for both good food and a good time. read more

Saw the new menu at Lady Jaye last night.....very disappointed. There are basically 3 things on it: burgers, sandwiches & fries. If that's your thing, then it's probably great. However, it's not mine so I will (and did) go elsewhere. read more

This restaurant is 10/10 amazing. The service was great and the food was also. The portion size was huge and I could've definitely shared one with my partner but I decided to get my own. We had so much left overs to bring home after being stuffed. It was so nice to see the diversity of people trying the food here and they even had precut meats of all cuts that you can buy from the restaurant! I sadly couldn't try their signature soft serve because it was sold out. If you're really hungry I would recommend you coming here read more

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We went here on recommendation from a local. The atmosphere was cute. The service was good. We got there just before happy hour ended and our waitress made sure we got the deals. I had a wagyu sandwich which was so good. I wished I could finish it! The Brussel sprouts were delish and the fries were so good dipped in their dill sauce. This restaurant was big on dill, which was fine with me as I love it! The only thing I don't recommend is the potato salad. Unless you love horseradish, this is not for you! read more

Such nice staff. Great popcorn and cocktail! Overall we were underwhelmed and we didn't like any of the food we ordered. Meat was too salty and otherwise not flavorful and the Apple salad was literally just cut up apples? Our fries were cold. Good bbq place vibe. Shoot, sorry read more

I've gotten takeout from Lady Jaye multiple times, as well as dined in. The meat and three is enough for two people to share (unless you're super super hungry!) and I love how many of the sides are bright and vinegary to balance out the richer mains. You can also order any item a la carte if you don't need all three sides or just want the entree! The smoked pork New York that we got last time was very tender with great flavor in the pork and mustard sauce. Favorite sides so far are the dill vinegar fries, Brussels sprouts, and slaw. Potato salad is also solid if you like a lot of horseradish. read more

Lady Jaye - Smoked Pork New York, Shoe string fries, Smoked jalapeno kale caesar, Brussels sprouts - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place had all the fun dive bar feels. Dim lighting made the food pictures a little harder to capture but it added to the overall experience. They have indoor seating and some seating at their open window area. If sitting at the bar it does get a little crowded if all the seats are filled so if you are still trying to keep distance from others, maybe wait a little or go at an off time. The menu rotates so there are different things daily. They post to their instagram so you can check out what the menu is looking like for the day if you want to try something specific. I went for the bologna sandwich which did not disappoint. I think bologna is nostalgic for me so it hit all the spots. We also got the half barbecued chicken which was nice, smokey & juicy. We both did the combo order as well so it came with a list of sides to choose 3 from, totaling around $30 each. Not only was the food really good, the drinks tasted great as well. I love trying new drinks and this place had a good list to choose from. I even saw a case near the front where you could take some drinks home. This place was a little out of the way to get to if you do not live in west seattle but it was completely worth it. I would recommend trying it out; especially in the summer. read more

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Purely based on food and drinks, delicious. Went for happy hour and all there sides were offered at 3 bucks. The current menus has the wagyu sandwich (can't remember the cost) but was delicious. My fav was the watermelon tomato salad. We were out in the back and our server was awesome, very attentive and had such great info. read more

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Saw some IG posts so went to check it out. Small place but good service and food. Had the pork and the short rib sandwich. They give you 3 side options. The main dishes were really good but the sides were lacking. There aren't many side choices. The fries were the best thing. The potato salad is more German style and the apple salad was heavy on the vinegar. I would say the brussel sprouts and fries are the way to go. You do get a lot of food for the price so that's good. Overall I would go back to try the bologna sandwich. read more

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Food was not very good, and for the price definitely did not feel worth it. The bulgogi burger as other reviews stated is incredibly salty and not made well. The sides were all slightly disappointing. The special for the day was the filet mignon, but even then the meat felt tough for that cut. Service was not bad but also not good. No smiles, no real service if anything. I won't be back because the number one reason is that the food was bad. Maybe I went on a bad night, but I don't think I want to drop $40 on a meal that was mediocre at best. read more

Wow! I came here the first time and only grabbed some drinks and dessert with my friend after dinner at Camp West. This second visit of mine I was able to try their food and WHOLLY MOLY do they give you a lot of food! I got their Thursday night special which is a Wagyu cheeseburger, 1/2 lb thick juicy patty and a side of rocket sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles with three sides of your choice. I got the fried brussel sprouts with hoisin BBQ, shaved apple salad, and Yukon gold horseradish potato salad. Everything was fresh and delicious and worth the price tag of about $31. Don't forget a cocktail! I got the guns n' rosemary with the bread pudding the first visit, and this visit I got one that may have been seasonal because I can't find it on their online cocktail menu. The service was good, they were pretty busy though so make a reservation, especially if you want a good table on the patio. On the day we went their front windows were open so it was a nice breeze through the restaurant and also was sunny day too. I'll be back to try more food and cocktails! read more

Lady Jaye - Thursday special: smoked wagyu cheeseburger, Yukon gold potato salad, fried Brussel sprouts, shaved apple salad. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

it was just okay. An Interesting menu, good but don't have to come back. Very welcoming staff thought!

I can't speak to the cocktails, but the food was superb. Portions are giant. If you aren't both famished, go ahead and split one meal. I had the smoked bologna sandwich. Very yummy. I'm not a huge meat lover, but this was really flavorful and satisfying. For side I had the watermelon salad, which is highly recommend! So much flavor. I also had the shoestring fries. Standard fries but very good. The star of the show was the black eyed peas. I do NOT like black eyed peas. Yuck! But I've started ordering things I don't like to see if someone can change my mind. My mind was changed tonight. The peas were SO YUM. Way more like BBQ beans than black eyed peas. The patio is super cute and each table had an overhead heater or was near the fire pit. Would love to come back and try the cocktails. The menu was extensive. The only negative is the food menu isn't extensive. I understand they rotate it at times and have specials. But you'll pretty quickly have everything on the menu if you come here much. read more

Lady Jaye - Smoked Bologna Sandwich highly recommend - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This spot is DELICIOUS! They have a Meat & Three menu for dine in where you get to choose one entree and three sides. There is also a daily special item you can choose from. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Portion sizes are big so you definitely won't be leaving hungry. If you enjoy cocktails, I highly recommend trying one of their signature cocktails. Each drink has it's own speciality, so you won't be finding it anywhere else! This is a spot you won't want to miss out on! read more

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-Meh. Not a place i would be excited to return for the food -730 Saturday night, ambience good, open room with bar, we sat at bar top, were playing a superhero movie on the tv instead of something like a sounders game or sports. All good, you do you. -staff was very friendly and competent -they give popcorn (like a place would give bread). Random offering but probably the best popcorn I've ever had. -we got the nightly addition of braised pork ($36) and the prawns dish ($32) (each come with 3 sides) -prawns were fantastic as was the dipping sauce (like, dipping sauce was phenomenal) -braised pork was meh, tender but not very flavorful -dill french fries were fantastic -the apple/celery/feta salad was ruined by the dousing of apple cider vinegar dressing. Get it with no dressing (the apples were top notch though. Like the akane's my parents grow) -grilled brussel sprouts ruined by dousing of sauce. A drizzle guys, doesn't need to swim in the sauce -beans...sad. Go get some pecos bbq pit beans and try to replicate those -Caesar salad...seriously? Who's the heavy handed sauce chef in the back there? Stop drowning things in dressing/sauce. Also, the caesar dressing was meh -mashed potatoes or whatever it was (potato salad?) was about the most vanilla potato side I've ever had -had a great time with my buddy but if I'm looking for good food I'm going somewhere else next time read more

I wanted to visit this establishment for awhile now. We live next door to Little Jaye and have to restrain ourselves from going whenever we can. We were underwhelmed, unfortunately. The price was a bit steep. It was a special occasion though so we decided to finally give it a go. We ordered it take out. One of our sides was missing, so we did let them know and they were quick and friendly to credit us back for it. Positive! Not a big deal, just a heads up to make sure your whole orders there. For the cost, it's pretty important. I also ordered the kale salad as a side and got spinach instead. It was very good, so not a deal breaker, but on top of the missing apple salad, it was notable. The entrees were good. Enough. My husband enjoyed his sandwich and my grandma enjoyed hers. My prawns were okay. The potato salad was, sadly, not enjoyed by any of us. Not horrible food by any means. Good. Some of it. Great service. Steep prices. Worth a try if you have the $ to spend, but we'd prefer to go somewhere else for that amount read more

Lady Jaye has the best food, service and patio in West Seattle on California Avenue. Highly recommended, ask Sarah for a specialty cocktail, while you're enjoying the BEST prime meat cuts available. You're always welcome to enjoy the inside bar, but the patio is outstanding. read more

i've come to this restaurant a handful of times over the years and generally always have an amazing time. today i ordered takeaway nothing crazy just some burgers. tell me why 1 burger was cooked appropriately (still had to cook it up to med well but was food safe at medium) tell me why my other burger was borderline raw pink all the way through even after sending them in the airfryer @ 390 for 5 minutes the one that was more raw was still mostly inedible. it's a shame bc i generally love the food here but it was a big swing and a miss tonight . spent over $40 w tip to maybe make myself sick ‍ read more

Super delicious food and the drinks are awesome. Totally going back. Can't wait! They have outdoor dining, indoor dining and an extensive meat market. read more

Our visit did not start out well when we arrived 45 minutes early for our 5pm reservation. It was 4:15pm and there were three empty tables available but the dude in the suspenders with the bushy beard insisted we couldn't be seated yet because those tables had reservations, gosh darn it. So we killed half an hour before coming back to find that all three tables were still empty. How curious. Wonder if this had anything to do with me being a person of color in a restaurant full of white people. Thankfully, this time we spoke to a different person who had no problem seating us before our official reservation time. Once seated we were given a bowl of popcorn that was freshly popped but unfortunately also very heavily salted. I was disappointed to see that their meat selection wasn't that varied. There was pork but the rest of the menu was limited to mostly sandwiches. We got the smoked pork which was fine but not really smoky as well as the bulgolgi melt. Most of the bulgolgi beef was tender except for the random pieces of gristle which were inedibly chewy. The sandwich was also incredibly soggy and messy due to the cole slaw on top. It's referred to as "pickled radish & carrots" on the menu but with the copious amount of spicy mayo (which wasn't spicy at all) it was effectively cole slaw. I love slaw, but there's a reason why I don't have it on sandwiches. For sides, we got the smoked Caesar, shaved apple salad, and veggie slaw. The last two dishes were basically doused in vinegar while the Caesar wasn't smoky at all. Maybe it was Opposite Day where everything described as smoky or spicy isn't the least bit smoky or spicy. Overall the food was underwhelming and did not live up to the hype around this place. Add to that the insult of having to wait for tables that were never filled. By the time we finished our meal those empty tables were still empty. Ugh. Thanks for wasting our time and for the overpriced, mediocre meal. read more

Lady Jaye - Meh-nu - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Came across this place as we were looking for a dog friendly place in west Seattle and it did not disappoint. We sat by the fireplace on the patio. We ordered 2 entrees and 3 sides. The bulgogi melt was delicious. The sides were pretty good too. We got the kale salad, Brussels sprouts and coleslaw. The Brussels sprouts was our favorite side. They had espresso martini with bourbon, which was interesting. read more

Delicious food in a warm, cozy little restaurant. It's a good spot for a date or a catch-up session with friends. The service was as good as the food - I highly recommend trying everything and sharing! read more

I had major FOMO this morning! So, when I woke up Sunday morning I decided to do something about it and get to the pop up pastry in time to purchase a cream filled donut. And, a cookie, chocolate peanut butter, savory biscuit and pork belly bread pudding. Everything was warm from being freshly baked. Service is always top notch friendly. These guys love what they do and it shows. The restaurant vibe is super cool here and yea, I need to come back for dinner. But today was pastry pop up and the chocolate cream donut did not disappoint! Super creamy mouse filling and a sugar donut filled to perfection. The donut itself was light and fluffy. The chocolate creamy and not too sweet. The savory bread pudding super delicious and an excellent breakfast with two fried eggs at home. Get here now! Wait in line. Parking in West Seattle isn't too bad, loads of public parking lots close by. They're opening a legit bakery soon. Can't wait to review it and eat more treats. Cheers, happy yelping! read more

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Love Lady Jaye. Their sandwiches are all super good. I do wish that they had more options that were more classic meat vs sandwich. The fact they don't have mac and cheese as a side is a missed opportunity. 1 entree and 3 sides is definitely enough for 2 to share. I like to do 2 entrees and 1 side, and then have leftovers as well Their rice crispies are insanely good but they often run out early in the day. They have a bakery now where you can go get them. read more

If you need to convince your friends to visit West Seattle, like myself, might I suggest taking them to Lady Jaye. Just once, and they'll be hooked. Upon quick glance, Lady Jay is a humble butcher shop and casual restaurant. However, as you step into the building and get the sweet aroma of meat and smoke, you realize there is much more than meets (meats) the eye. The daily specials are equally delicious as the staples. Seafood, wagyu burgers, brisket, cheesesteak and more. If it couldn't get any better, the sides will challenge your stomach's limits. My favorites being the shoe string fries, horseradish potato salad and kale caesar with garlic croutons. I'll let you in on my strategy, though. The 4-5pm happy hour unlocks a wagyu chopped cheese that leaves me speechless. Get there early, grab a seasonal Moscow mule, and snag yourself a chopped cheese. Not to mention, your visit always comes with free popcorn! read more

Lady Jaye - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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DELICIOUS! I've been meaning to come here for a while and so happy I finally made it! We had reservations for 8PM on a Friday. Definitely recommend making reservations because it's a pretty small place and was very busy. We planned to order their Friday special - braised wagyu brisket pot roast - unfortunately it was already sold out. The server told me that if I have a reservation, I can call ahead of time and reserve the special for the day as well. Next time, I'll definitely do that! I ordered the prime bulgogi short rib melt with fries, salad, and brussels sprouts. The melt was to tasty and flavorful! There was a special sauce on it that brought he all the flavors together. I didn't like the salad too much, nothing special about it. But the brussel sprouts were so good! There was a miso glaze on top making them a little sweeter. The fries came with a garlic aioli sauce that was very simple and had a nice crisp. I'd definitely come back to try their specials! Highly recommend! read more

Lady Jaye - Prime bulgogi short rib melt with fries, salad, and brussels sprouts - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Writing on behalf of my better half who is in love with the smoker wagyu cheeseburger!

I have to state how Lady Jaye continues to impress me. I pre-ordered my Wagyu Smash Burger on Saturday that was simply incredible. Next time I will order two. Then on the same day, I pre-ordered the 8 hour smoked Turkey Leg to pick up. It was dinner for two nights. The flavors were phenomenal. The service remains friendly, genuine and sincere. No wonder they just celebrated their 3 year anniversary. Congratulations and kudos to the entire team. read more

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Thank god the West Seattle bridge is coming back so Lady Jaye is more accessible to me!! The food here is delicious. I had the cornmeal shrimp which were crusty and plentiful - more than I could finish in a meal. My pup was welcome on the dog friendly patio and she may have lucked out on a shrimp ;) My husband had one of their daily specials (like a cheesesteak) and is still raving about it. The sides were insanely good. There wasn't a single bad thing here and every bite we both kept saying 'this is my favorite thing... no wait, THIS is my favorite thing.. no wait, now THIS is my favorite" on repeat. Can't wait to come back. and please please bring back that apple salad! but those crunch brussels are also out of this world. read more

Lady Jaye - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food. Great vibes. Great drinks. I think where a lot of these New Americana places fail is weaving all these international flavors together and hitting nothing because their foundation sucks. Lady Jaye has amazing BBQ meat selections to begin with so anything else they throw on top just makes the experience delicious. They stick to what they're good with and new additions just elevate what they have. We ordered the brisket and special and def had enough leftovers for the next day. Their drinks are great and we ordered several. I like that they have a wide range of cocktails that covers the typical as well as off beaten path fares. While not unique I love their mega buttered up unlimited popcorn the most! Definitely recommend! read more

This was actually my first time here and was surprised about how big the back patio was. It's also one of the few restaurants open with a patio for dine in. Definitely felt safe and distanced from other diners. Food overall was solid even with limited menu. I ordered the bologna sandwich as my entree and my wife ordered the bulgogi short rib sandwich. I normally hate bologna but this sandwich was delish and much better than your lunch packed sandwich. Sides were actually the best part. Shoe string fries and peppers are a must! The bulgogi short rib sandwich was decent but way too salty. We only ate like half of it. We ended with some delicious soft serve ice cream with toppings perfect for a summer night. Overall, we felt safe, food was on point, and we will come back soon! read more

Lady Jaye - Smoked Bologna Sandwich, Fried shishito peppers, Shoe string fries. Everything super delish - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Making all of our wagyu & bourbon fantasies come true! This review is incredibly overdue as Lady Jaye has been our FAVORITE Seattle restaurant since I moved to West Seattle 2+ years ago. Regardless of what day it is, the food is so consistently kick a**. It cannot be easy to hold such high standards but it makes sense when you get to know the people involved. From the chefs to the super-creative bar staff, to the fun and attentive service team. Everyone puts their heart and talent into creating both incredible, unique (esp to Seattle) food and a warm, fun, high vibe environment. Burger Thursdays are my addiction, seriously. If LJ is not showing up at the top of every Seattle's Best Burger list, someone is sleeping on the job. Love this place and its creators! read more

I had such a great experience here the other night. I've been in before precovid for drinks and their cocktails are pretty delicious. Had an awful day at work so I decide to skip the gym and see if my sister wanted to grab dinner somewhere. She chose Lady Jayes so I called to see if they took walk in or if they required reservation. Sierra on the phone was really helpful and got us booked. Glad we choose the bar area as the table tops were spacious and our meal ended up taking up a huge amount of space. Sarah our server was great, she was very personable, quick with answers and recommendations. The menu has slimmed down quite a lot assuming due to Covid but the meat + 3 is a feast already. I ordered their Wednesday special which consist of a sandwich filled with smoked country tri tips, Dungeness crab jalapeno Caesar with the black eye peas, potato salad, and brussels sprout. my sister order the prime bulgogi short rib melt, black eye peas, smoked jalapeno kale caser and short string fries, The sides were all really great, I loved that the black eye peas wasn't overly sweet and had a really nice flavor to it. There were pieces of meat in there that added a nice touch. Big fan of their brussels sprout. It was tossed in a hoisin BBQ sauce that I was afraid would be too sweet for my liking but it was just the perfect amount of sweetness. My turf and surf sandwich though, everything from the tri tip to the Dungeness crab Caesar was phenomenal. If I hadn't inhaled my cocktail, you would have bet I'd finished that sandwich but instead I saved it for lunch the next day. Flavors were even better the next day. Might be literally the best sandwich I've ever eaten. My sister said her prime bulgogi was good, but a tad salty, the pickled radish and carrot help cut some of that saltiness though. Anyways, this is getting a bit long. If you come for drinks they're pretty tasty but I do recommend staying for food as it's delicious! OH and they play a movie while you eat+ staff is also very friendly. read more

Lady Jaye - My sides + Wednesday special; turf and surf sandwich. Prime bulgogi short rib melt in back - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped in here for Happy Hour and it was fantastic. It was a little chilly outside, but not raining so we opted to sit outside by their huge fire pit. Our server came out pretty quick after seating us and we ordered a couple of whiskey warm drinks. They were delicious. Their HH menu is pretty good too. We had a variety of items to try. Food is good, service is good, however, it was a little pricey because we ordered drinks that weren't on the HH menu. Overall, a definite must go back to! read more

Lady Jaye - Out on the patio with dat dawg! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

While walking through the West Seattle Junction I stumbled upon a something new and something wonderful. Cocktails a must for tasting as I did today and my god what a wonderful mixologist created for I, so I sipped away. And old fashion I ordered went down smoothly. Now had I had the time for another cocktail I would have but I'll say " I'll be back" very soon. Hopefully this Friday to end the week with alcoholic bliss to with my new favorite Lady and her name is Jaye..... Cheers till we sip again. read more