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    Loretta's Northwesterner

    4.2 (695 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LORETTA'S NORTHWESTERNER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Ribeye was A+
    Nicole Q.

    Insanely delicious ribeye! Buttery juicy flavorful cut of steak! The loaded baked potato could really be served on its own - it's that good. Even the veggies were excellent! Their burger is said to be good but I haven't tried it yet. Guess I'll have to return soon!!

    Tavern Burger with Bacon and Fries
    Adam R.

    This is a great place! The food is good, they have lots of beverage options and it's 21 and over, so no kids is always a good thing when enjoying your lunch or dinner. They even have breakfast items! Seating is kind of limited, although they do have the patio area but if it's raining, only a few of the seats are dry. The burgers are good and the fries are also good. I got to try their soup of the day, which was a Guinness and cheese! Love me some beer cheese soup and this didn't disappoint. If you are in the area or want to get a good burger, check them out!

    Beer and cheese soup of the day
    Vinh M.

    Okay, the burgers here actually hit... I came here with a friend and fellow Yelp Elite on a Friday noon around 12pm on a very rainy day and a very dim-lighted but bustling inside bar area that was jam-packed expect for the heated outside patio. It actually makes the inside feel very intimate despite it being a bar and therefore really noisy. We ordered our food at the front bar and luckily got seating near one of their ceiling heat lamps at the outside patio. I got their tavern burger for $7 and a side of fries for $6, while I tried some of my friend's soup of the day that was infused with beer and cheese. It's such a simple smash burger, and it's pretty small too but how does it pack so much heat and flavor though? It only really has cheese and pickles and onions and it somehow was one of the best things I've tasted. The beer cheese soup was also a hit for my taste buds even though I'm not into alcohol. Not much on service here though, since my friend and I ordered, ate, and asked for to-go boxes very quickly with minimal exposure to the servers as they were very busy inside. I later realized many of my friends have already went here, and have also only great things to say about here, almost echoing the words I've said in this review. That's how solid this place is, and I'd be down to come back here!

    Hand cut fries
    Anthony R.

    "A neighborhood outpost where drinking is a priority, but also happens to have a really good burger" not sure there is a better slogan than that! Loretta's is a very unique dive bar. Had 90s rap bumping which I was not expecting but loved. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. I liked that you could order at the counter and then they will bring you the food. Overall everything was good but there were a couple minor things that took away a 5 star review. To start the burger looked a little sad. I tried to get the best angle of it in my picture but didn't look great still. It was tasty though. The breaded pork loin was extremely crispy and absolutely massive. It was very tasty but slightly salty for my liking. There was also way too much mayo put on the bottom bun. The hand cut fries were extremely crispy and by far our favorite part of the meal. Overall Loretta's was good and we enjoyed our visit.

    Loretta lemonade
    Wendy K.

    Tried going to Loretta's a couple years ago on a Friday afternoon. It was packed but we decided to wait in line to order. Sadly the customers right in front of us were told there was a 15 minute hold on orders so the kitchen could catch up. We couldn't wait but I respected that they do that and are up front about telling customers. the bartender that day was one of the ones I saw today. Wish I got her name cause I was just impressed watching her today as I was when I first tried to order. Both bartenders were friendly and organized ran the bar well and communicated well with the kitchen. We were there around 1:15 and had gotten in right before things got busy in a second afternoon wave. Dad and my brother had the double tavern I had the regular tavern. We split an order of fries which were generous. It's a great deal for the price the buns are nicely toasted there is limited toppings which is actually smart so you can taste the great char on the burger. We also had two ice teas and a Loretta Lemonade. We heard the fish and chips are good from our visit at Little Jaye's after from one their staff so you know we'll try that next time!

    Shao-Lon Y.

    Amazing neighborhood bar with a super local vibe and cheap delicious food! This tavern was definitely made to serve the community, but word got out about the amazing food and it's super popular now. The popularity is well deserved with the craft rotating taps and $7 burgers. The highlight of this place is definitely the tavern style burgers. The most simple burger is only $7 so a step up from Dick's but still won't break the bank. The burger is juicy and has a nice smoky charbroiled flavor. The bun is soft and the toppings are minimal which is reminiscent of other fast food burgers. If you're not feeling a burger, the other food options are great as well. The breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is delicious but pretty unwieldy to eat. The pork tenderloin is crispy on the outside but juicy and tender on the inside. It's huge, delicious, and super messy. The chili fries are also pretty good. The hand cut fries are fresh and the chili is meaty and rich.

    Irish Nachos
    Jeremiah M.

    My friend and I spent our Friday night at Loretta's Northwesterner after hearing many positive comments about the place. I've been to a few bars before, but this was my first time at a tavern - safe to say that Loretta's has inspired me to try more of them. Walking in you'll find a decent-sized bar section to the left and booth seating to your right. The setting was dimly-lit making it feel more intimate and comforting. But as you walk down the hall you'll enter into an outdoor patio area with seating. Most of top is uncovered where you can watch the moon glisten and airplanes pass by as they leave/enter SeaTac. In the middle section it'll have a covered area with heat lamps hovering over - I did wish there was more heat lamps in we sat at since it was a cold night. Both my friend and I ordered the $7 Tavern Burger. There's only a few words I can say - FANTASTIC! Absolutely a great burger to accompany your evening with drinks. It's just a simple burger, described by the menu as charbroiled beef with melted cheese wrapped up in toasted buns with pickles, onions, and their special sauce. It's not a big burger and left me wanting more, so when I come back I'll definitely get their Double Tavern (double patty) If you're with a group or even just with another friend, I HIGHLY recommend the Irish Nachos. They're fries that are dressed like a baked potato (cheese, bacon, onion, sour cream). While it was only the two of us demolishing this large plate, it felt like I ate as much of the fries as I did with the burger. Definitely a side for sharing. Beer here is good, I don't remember which ones we ordered but my friend loved the one he got. All in all you could say we enjoyed our time here at Loretta's and we plan to come back soon with our other friends, even if it is across the other end of town for us. Will be back real soon!

    Dave Y.

    Parking in the back. Pretty busy on a Friday lunch break, but they were very efficient and got the food out quickly. Fish and chips with the crisp beer batter and perfect fries was killer!

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    Ryan B.

    Great spot. Best smash burger in Seattle. Really good service and vibes. Fish and chips are also very good for being beer battered. Never had a bad meal.

    Double tavern burger and fries. It's smaller than I thought, but money. I guess the size of a dicks deluxe.
    Jeff N.

    Nice local spot in my area. Great food. Pub burger is instant go to. Tenderloin sandwich is great as well.

    Those fries tho!!!!!
    Tim M.

    Cool spot! I love these very unpolished little holes in the wall. They tend to have good food and a relaxing ambiance. Loretta's was no exception! I came here on a recommendation and ordered the double Tavern Burger, also recommended, with their fries. Now the Burger was pitched as one of the best in the city, and it was definitely high quality and a nice basic burger. But on a scale of 1-10, I'd give it about a 7/7.5. Good, but not the best I've had. But those fries!!!! Man, their fries were perfection! They know how to do a fry up right: WITH the skins on! (It should be illegal to remove the skins before making fries, they're 10x better with the skins left on! IMHO) I'd definitely come back here, the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating and of course the food was great.

    Breaded pork loin sandwich is always bigger than the bun that you are going to put on top of it!
    Rod S.

    South Park's best bar, and if you get the Double Tavern Burger you are tasting one of the top burgers in the Seattle area. My wife told me so. I wouldn't know because the Pork Loin Sandwich is like nothing you have ever had anywhere else. And it is fantastic!

    This restaurant not good
    Souliphanh V.

    Deluxe Burger and fries $11 + $4 =$24 ?? Bad business false advertisement. Employees are rude. $15 then fries $6 the worst part is i called to ask about the price. Female answer the call and was very arrogant, makes excuses about price is old and the menu shows the business name then she kept lying about the price changes

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    Great burgers and service!! Sat outside and the heat lamps kept me warm. Love how the glasses are chilled for drafts

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    The small burger was excellent. Just the right size. Parking not real easy, but got close enough. Will be back.

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    Ask the Community - Loretta's Northwesterner

    Are children allowed?

    No, they only allow customers who are 21+

    Do you take reservations?

    We do not

    Do they have outdoor heaters by chance?

    No. There is a wood burning stove. Which they lit for us.

    Are kids allowed on the patio?

    It's 21+ only.

    Is the place Dog friendly?

    Dogs are not allowed

    Are they open for take-out during covid? Also, can you fill growlers?

    Yep! open and delicious as always :) Take out and patio dining outside, first come first serve. I'd just been visiting again only a couple weeks ago.

    Hows the parking?

    Good. There’s a lot in the back that’s easy to park in.

    Do you have A/C?

    No, but it's very cool and dark inside on a Summer day.

    How late is the kitchen open?

    11pm Sun-Mon, Midnight Tues-Sat

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    Review Highlights - Loretta's Northwesterner

    Atmosphere: 6/5 Many things in Seattle are quite expensive, this tavern burger is worth the $7.

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