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Buggy is 10/10 the best and most interesting bartender I have had in Seattle. She is also highly…read moreknowledgeable and gives great recommendations. The ambience of the space is so cool and it's always fun walking into a bar hidden behind lockers. I almost never write reviews but felt inclined due to our experience!!

Drinks - delicious & unique. next time we will need to order some snacks. but there were so many…read moredrinks on the menu i wanted to try. worth a second visit. Service - excellent. super friendly. quick to make drinks and check in on us. Ambiance - I literally jumped when the door opened because I was not sure where the entrance was. Once we got inside it was very chill vibes, intimate lighting, a few tables and bar seating, a chandelier! Very cute inside.

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Camp West

4.4(102 reviews)

This place is as close as I get to camping - cozy booths, decent food at reasonable prices, and…read moreattentive service. The camping aesthetic runs throughout, from the thermos used to serve water to the hammock hanging from the ceiling. I had the Chicken Salad, which was tasty, and my friend ordered the Roasted Cauliflower--equally good. We noticed the rose tucked into the mounted buck's mouth. When I asked the server about it, he smiled and said, "He's a romantic." There you have it - decent food, unusual digs, and a sentimental buck.

This is a great place to eat in West Seattle. Fun Decor, good service. My husband ordered the…read morehamburger & it was yummy! My tomatoe basil, burrata cheese plate was delicious! Check it out!!

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Just tried the new menu item, Street BBQ with the chicken. Delicious!! Filling, too! I will…read moredefinitely order this again.

Blown away!! Thank you West Seattle bowl for this amazing experience Jimmy the Baretender made…read moreamazing mimosas with a twist & fab exceptional customer service. The food was amazing!! & the fresh flowers in the cocktails really elevated the Hawaiian experience O think they started serving Brimch on Sundays August of 2025 but I gotta start tellin folks bc this is such a great best kept secret!! Can't wait to come back & bring friends

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Best burger, ambience and service ! A repeat customer -…read moreburger, wedge salad and cocktails. Highly recommend!!!

This terrific hamburger joint in Seattle's Junction neighborhood serves up delicious Wagyu Smash…read moreburgers, along with salads, wings, sandwiches and tasty waffle fries in a fun, casual setting that the entire family will love. You can grab a table in the spacious dining room, at their well-stocked bar or on the cozy back patio. Lady Jaye offers a great selection of local craft beers, along with cocktails, mocktails and wine by the glass. Parking is conveniently available in an adjacent public lot for a reasonable fee, or on the street. Service was outstanding during our recent visit, and the prices more than reasonable. A wonderful find in West Seattle!

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Locally owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

Such a wide array of cocktails, all of which sound delicious! I got the Cat's Pajamas, which was…read morevery refreshing. My partner got the Normandy Sour, which was quite tasty as well. The bartender is quite knowledgeable and friendly and the vibes in the space are incredible. Would recommend stopping here before dinner at Mioposto!

A couple of girlfriends and I came in for drinks. The place is very cozy and a cute dog greets you…read moreat the door. However, the bartender was not very friendly and seemed inconvenienced that we ordered drinks. Her tone and the way she practically slammed the drinks on our table made for a not so welcoming experience. We were the only patrons at the moment, although a couple came in shortly before we left. They seemed to be getting much friendlier service. I'm not sure if they are regulars or what the reason was but we just decided to finish our drinks and go.

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0.5 mi•Admiral

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The vibe was amazing, the drinks were good, and the service was great. Definitely check this place…read moreout.

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Favorite vegan place since Plum is no more. They have great lentil nachos, tacos, soup and salad. I…read morejust wish they offered GF sandwiches because they sound amazing! Highly recommend!

I'm updated my review to reflect a recent takeout dining experience…read more A couple weeks ago, we ordered 2 salads, and 2 sandwiches. We ordered pickup. Upon arrival to our house, the order was incorrect, whoopsie! We called back and the waiter who answered mentioned that we had accidentally taken a staff meal home. None of our to-go boxes were labeled. How could anyone know? This is a rookie mistake. It's been a while since this Goblin worked in food, but that's a non-negotiable. Especially given a place that prides itself on catering to restricted diets and lifestyles. This is exactly how you let a pumpkin seed slide into a seed allergy order. Instead of letting us keep the meal, she asked us to bring it back to the restaurant. We were happy to do so. Everyone deserves to eat. Should we have kept it for ourselves? We bring the food back, and the waiter explains that there was a mixup, and apologized. They handed us another to-go box (which wasn't labeled) and tried to end the conversation. "Have a good night!" We had to then explain to this waiter that our wives demanded something in return for the error, which was true. The waiter/bartender had a puzzled look on their face. Customer? Demanding I make something right? In my workplace?! A direct statement void of passivity about the quality of my service? With conditions? The audacity! We live in a world where we, the customer, bring back your incorrect order for you, waste our time, and we just get a, "thanks, have a good night!" This goblin had to claw his way up the ranks pillaging for gold which doesn't come easy. Everyone knows food cost in Seattle went up ~%46 since 2019. Wages haven't. We told the waiter our wives wanted a slice of cake. The waiter was shook by our audacity, and moved towards the fridge behind the bar to consult with two chefs who were shutting it down. We were arriving near/at close on a Monday. The other two chefs body language exuded "just give them the rest of the cake". There was a couple moments of pause and hushed conversation. The waiter pulled out a large serving plate with only a small chunk of Chocolate Mousse Cake left. Instead of putting that into a box, apologizing, and fixing the problem. They conferred about the legitimacy of our claim with the chefs. Hesitantly, they cut the cake into a small slice, put it in a box (which wasn't labeled) and handed it to us. What's hilarious is that they would leave such a small piece going into the next day of prep. Why not just 86 it right there? Why was it so hard for this person to acknowledge they made a mistake, and do something kind for us in return? The chefs clearly understood these fundamental building blocks of customer service, had they not been there in the front of house, I'm sure the waiter would've made an excuse to not remedy the situation. From all of my years in food service, if something is wrong, you make it right, end of story. By owning the error, you keep your integrity. Even a small gesture like 10% off one item, between the hours of 7:35pm- 7:45pm every third Monday, however inconsequential and trivial, makes people feel like you've made things right. These basics need to be addressed with FOH staff. With food cost nearing the price of rent each month in Seattle, customers should feel empowered to speak their mind respectfully. My only reason for going into excruciating detail is the hope that this can be a teaching moment, and more people can eradicate passivity. Passivity is a threat to community, culture, service, and so many other integral parts of our society. It's OK to disagree in public. It's OK to check someone. It's OK to tell your server "No, honestly, it wasn't that good, here's why..". When we deny the truth about our experiences for fear of disrupting the status quo, we withhold an essential part of building stronger, more diverse and resilient communities. "Goblin D, don't you think this is a bit too deep for a food review?" No, and if you've made it this far, the two stars are for the two chefs who made sure we got our cake.

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4.5(73 reviews)

We came here on a whim and after this meal we know we'll be back on a regular basis! The design is…read moremodern and sleek, while still having a warm atmosphere. It's the type of place you want to sit for awhile and slowly enjoy a long meal. Speaking of our meal the food was incredible! The dishes had a familiarity that was comforting but were still new and exciting to try. We had the Pav Bites with Lamb to start, Butter Pasta with Chicken, Enchiladas with Paneer, and the special fall dessert Chocolate Cigars with Vanilla Ice Cream. Cheese enchiladas are one of my favorite dishes in general, and having these with the paneer and butter sauce really elevated a classic mexican dish. And run dont walk to try these chocolate cigars, made to order pastry cigars that burst chocolate in your mouth. So decadent and perfect for sharing, we've never had anything like it! And of course want to shout out the whole staff! Every single person working tonight made us feel welcome and worked together to ensure we had a perfect meal. I wish I caught everyone's name to call them out personally but we felt so well taken care of here. Chef Anind even stopped by our table to check in on how we liked the special dessert. Such a caring personal touch that made our night. Thank you all so much we cant wait to come back and are already talking abou the other dishes we want to try!

Indofusion has seriously stepped up its game. The new chef, Anand, is the real deal. The food is…read moregenuinely excellent now, and you can tell there's someone in the kitchen who really knows what they're doing. We went on a Friday night, and I was honestly surprised it wasn't packed. The food is far too good for this place to be flying under the radar. If you've been before, it's worth giving it another shot. And if you haven't, you're missing out. Really hope more people discover what Anand is doing here. This place deserves to be busy.

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Shadowland

3.5(428 reviews)

0.7 mi•Junction

We came to Shadowland on Friday at 10:15 PM for a drink and a snack. We were able to be seated…read moreright away. I got a kick out of both Star Wars and SpongeBob being played on the bar TVs while we decided on our order! Loved the chill vibe here. We ordered pickle chips to split-these were INCREDIBLE-they came with ranch, and they were crispy and chewy. They were addicting, and not greasy, oily or heavy in the batter they used to fry them. These managed to be both filling and light. Absolute win. I ordered an ABV free drink, True North. This was one of my favorite drinks I have ever had. I loved this combination of lime, ginger beer, hibiscus and the Pathfinder Hemp & Root. This was my first time trying this line of ABV free spirit, and I was blown away. True North was refreshing, not too sweet, bubbly and bright. We will definitely be coming back-there were lots of foods and cocktails we wanted to try.

Drinks for the drinkers. A decent food menu, but I'll get into that more in a bit. It has a nice…read moreatmosphere, but wait staff can be hit or miss. You might have to wait for them to remember what they are selling, or flag them down for a check. If there were drink specials that made more sense, I could see a legitimate reason to spend time here drinking. This Goblin would pass on the food. I don't come here to eat. The food: expensive for what it is. Long ago dear reader, this Goblin worked in food service. He can spot "ready-made foods" from a mile away. This place leans more "eating to satiate", than "eating to satisfy", no matter how hard I fight my Goblin brain. Each meal, I come to terms with the sucker I am for eating a $27 omelette before tip. Herein lies our problem dear reader. Do I want a hummus plate for $12-15, that is essentially a disassembled and then reassembled menagerie of pre-made product on a plate? Or how about a cup of some mid-gumbo for $8? As a Goblin I have eaten many old soups out of a dirty cauldron, but Mid-Gumbo tastes like how Jack Harlow must feel waking up and telling himself he got blacker. Concerning the food (and Jack Harlow), it's about more than just lack of seasoning.

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Cheese steak with wayy too much fried pickle chips.

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Coffee and a bloody mary

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Steven A.

3 years ago

First the good parts: appreciated the options of NA cocktails and vegan cheese on the menu! Also the chips were pretty good. Literally everything else was shockingly bad. The tacos were cold. Rubbery maseca tortillas. The al pastor was unseasoned, pineapple from a can, covered in what the menu called "salsa negra" but tasted exactly like Kraft barbecue sauce. The pescado taco was obviously frozen breaded fish ala Gorton's, mushy and flavorless. Pico de gallo tasted like Rotel. The nopal taco was by far the best of the three and it was not good. I get that they're a new restaurant and finding their footing, but this didn't seem like just an off night--this is low quality, overpriced, from a can, laziness to the point of cynicism. The service was not good. The AC was blasting on us so powerfully that my napkins kept blowing away and our hair was blowing in the wind. No acoustic treatment on the ceiling so we could barely hear each other. Truly the worst meal I've had in years. Impressive! read more

Gary W.

Elite 26

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1847

2 years ago

Little Donkey has a cozy vibe, perfect for settling into a bar stool, munching on chips, and catching a game on TV. They serve three salsas with the chips, including a standout pico de gallo--fresh, organic, and packed with tomatoes, onions, and peppers. The margaritas are a highlight, served with a thick salt rim, though I'd like to try them salt-free in a martini glass next time. Food-wise, I got the carnitas tacos with black beans and rice. The pork was tough, and the tacos, beans, and rice were underwhelming. For now, this feels like a spot for margaritas and chips rather than a food destination. The crowd is trendy, and I noticed an attractive woman nearby, but she was glued to her phone, which was a bit of a letdown. Overall, I like the place, but the food needs more heart. I'll probably return for drinks and skip the meal. read more

Rick M.

2 years ago

The Little Donkey is a charming Mexican restaurant with a lot of potential. The ambiance is inviting, with vibrant decor that sets the stage for a delightful experience. The staff is friendly and attentive. However, while the restaurant has the right idea, it falls short in the culinary department. The dishes, though traditional, lack the flair and creativity that could elevate them to the next level. The menu is there, but it needs a bit more finesse and innovation to truly stand out. read more

Mickey O.

2 years ago

We had a great dining experience at the restaurant! Cocktails, tacos, pozole they were all terrific,. The service was outstanding. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about the menu, making wonderful suggestions that enhanced our dining experience. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed with everything from the food to the drinks and the atmosphere. It was a delightful evening, and we can't wait to return and explore more of the menu! read more

Maggie H.

3 years ago

Just so you know, these guys also run Dumplings of Fury, another culturally appropropriating bad restaurant. This is not Mexican food. It's a bunch of mediocre white dudes' idea of Mexican, failing badly. La Chingona on Avalon is authentic and delicious. Take your bizness there! read more

Andy

4 months ago

Great service! Great happy hour menu and good vibes, will come back again! Mommas taco place is a must have.

Keith M.

2 years ago

Food was excellent, drinks were strong , waitress was nice and attentive. ...............................

Little Donkey - mexican - Updated October 2026

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