Lunch in the Queen Anne district of Seattle, Washington... My high school classmate suggested meeting at McMenamins because she and her husband have patronized many other McMenamins except this one. This chain has a passport that will be stamped after you find its mascot. The mascot here is a "merman". I'm not telling you where it is... in case you want to join the fun! Besides having a reputation for good food, McMenamins also is known to take historical buildings and renovate them into their restaurant. For example, they changed a school into one of their establishments where you can have a drink in the Principal's Office! Cool, huh? I arrived early and found free street parking! It was chilly outside, so I went in and was greeted right away by Leslie, the server. She let me select any table. I asked if I could use the restroom and start eating before my friends came because I hadn't had breakfast yet. She said, "Sure!" I ordered the Aztec Salad because of the corn, beans, and tortilla strips. When I asked for no jalapeños, she warned me that the Chipotle dressing would be spicy and suggested that the dressing be switched to Ranch... great idea! With those adjustments, I devoured the Salad! Yum!!! My friends arrived and I ordered the Dungeon Burger (with Swiss cheese and grilled mushrooms). It was delicious, too, but I was kind of full, so I took the leftovers to my niece's apartment. (The fries were so crunchy and tasty with the Portland ketchup... I ate them all up!!!) It was a great experience! We chatted for a long time and didn't feel rushed! Thank you, Leslie, for making us feel welcomed! read more

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A friend and I were in the area for a convention and feeling like for some lunch and were happy to see a McMenamins in the area! Unlike the other locations, this one is a little smaller but it was really personable. The bartender was great and let us split fish and chips into two servings with the pretzels appetizer. It was perfect and just enough for us both! The pretzels were warm and had a fluffy texture, with a delicious cheesy dip + the fish n chips were just enough freshness and not too oily at all. We also came shortly before happy hour closed which gave more options for our food and drinks! read more

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I knew zero about this restaurant apart from seeing other Yelpers talk about it. That's what made me want to check it out. I'm so glad this was the first McManamins I visited (I mean, I'm sure many others have awesome things to recommend them as well). They pride themselves here on being the location where Grateful Dead fans congregated after the final Grateful Dead show in Seattle. The decor is pub/whimsical/somewhat morbid carnival-esque, all at the same time. The menu offers lots of options as does the drink list - including several different kinds of flights. We got the wine flights, which featured Oregon reds, and they were delicious; the presentation was also fun and creative. Our server was fantastic. read more

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Had a billing issue but it was cleared up when we asked about it. Changed the review and my write-up.

So we came here for a few drinks and some late night grubs. Ordered the veggie platter and the soft pretzel sticks. Both were just amazing!!! I actually kinda wish we were hungrier so we could order actual food. Either way it was yummy. And I definitely recommend! read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - Soft pretzels and cheese - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped in for some to go Ciders on our Cosmic Roadtrip! Great location and friendly staff!! read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - To go Ciders! - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is our go-to spot whenever we head to Seattle for an evening event at the Center. It's less than a block away from the garage we park in and, thanks to a fairly generous happy hour menu, we can enjoy a couple of burgers, split an order of fries, and drink a beer or two each for around $60.00-$70.00. The best part of the experience, however, is the friendly and welcoming wait staff, who are always glad to see us and are attentive to our needs. One in particular, a dark haired woman with a round face and a ready smile (whose name I really should have written down) is a real pleasure; she's fun to chat with and we're always pleased when she's our server. One tip: if you can, try to get there between 5-5:30 before the dinner rush that starts around 6:00. Otherwise, you'll likely have to wait for a table. read more

Not bad, not great. Felt like a standard pub to me which isn't necessarily bad. Was hoping for something a bit more. Service was prompt. Fish and chips were good and plentiful. Nothing was exceptional or really memorable. I ordered a glass of wine which I shouldn't have done in a pub. Shame on me- don't make the same mistake. read more

I can only assume that the bad reviews for McMenamins on here have never tried their Black-and-Tan Brownie Sundae because it is absolutely life changing. The brownie comes out hot and gooey, with the cold ice cream to balance out the flavors and textures, and topped with absolutely decadent chocolate and caramel sauce. Every time my boyfriend and I order it I have to stop myself from licking the plate clean. I will admit that the rest of their food isn't the most outstanding, just pretty typical bar food. The tuna sliders, their burgers, and their fries are good options if you're wanting more than just drinks and dessert. As far as drinks go, you can't go wrong with their Ruby Ale, an espresso martini (perfect to pair with a brownie sundae!), or any of their seasonal drinks. My boyfriend loves a berry flavored beer but hates ones that are too sour and the Ruby is right up his alley. If their Ruby Royale is available while you're there it's even better. Last time we were there I ordered some kind of cucumber cocktail and loved it. It was super refreshing and perfectly balanced. read more

Always good for a game. Easy parking. Easy walk. Good beer and food. One of my favorites for games at Climate Pledge.

This is your typical McMenamins' fare. It's an order building but nothing super unique. We stopped in on a Friday afternoon for happy hour and got a flight of beers and a few appetizers. As always - the beer selections were awesome, almost too many to choose from so the flight gave us some good variety. The space wasn't busy and our waitress was fairly attentive. The space was a bit cold in terms of temperature with some awkward seating arrangements. read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - A tasting flight - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food is ok, vibe was off. Sat at the bar for a drink while I waited for my Togo food. Took about 20m to place order for the drink and another 15 for the drink to be served. staff was not friendly and they weren't busy by any means. My to go food was wrong and I should have checked before leaving but I was disappointed. Would go back for a drink if I was in the area but skip the food. read more

Came in with a large party and were seated in no time! Very cozy inside and we got drinks pretty quickly. Seems like they were short staffed, but they were able to get all of our food out around the same time. Nothing much to say about the food besides it was awesome and we all left very, very full. read more

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Excellent experience and one I have come to expect from other McMenamins locations. We went on a rainy Saturday afternoon after checking out the children's museum. It was a fairly easy walk and kid friendly! The service was good and our waiter checked in enough times where we never felt forgotten but also never felt we were being pestered. The menu in typical McMenamins fashion was a blend of different types of American gastropub food. But lets be real, one of the reasons you come to any McMenamins is the beer choices. My personal favorite is the Hammerhead IPA. I actually ordered an old fashion in addition to my beer because of how generous the pours were when I saw my friend order it. I definitely recommend and look forward to a future visit. read more

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We popped in for a quick bit, and that was not an option at McMenamins. It took 10-15 minutes to get our order in, and then another 40+ minutes for the food to come out. When it did come out, it was disappointing. They were not busy, they just didn't seem to care. There are so many better places to eat within easy walking distance, you should check those places out. read more

American Bar food Many beers and ciders Great fish and chips Friendly service Try the tots read more

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Great restaurant with great food. Close to my hotel, bartender was awesome with great suggestions, very cool comfortable place to hang around in. I will be back. read more

We recommend McMenamins Queen Anne before the Ballet at McCaw Hall. We had parked in the garage then a short walk to McMenamins for lunch before the ballet and it was just right. The atmosphere is fun and the service was attentive. My spouse and I shared the Twin Rocks Tuna Melt Sandwich with fries, which was very good and the kitchen even plated it for each of us. Our friend ordered the Tuna Sliders for a second time, which she had one and took the other two home. Only downside was my spouse ordered a Soda Pop, which wasn't very large and never refilled for $5.00! For that price, he won't order a soda again. Otherwise, it was a lovely afternoon with lunch and theater. read more

Being from Jersey I had never heard of McMenamins. My boyfriend and I were staying in the Pineapple Hotel just down the block. When I searched up places to grab a quick bite this showed up and I'm happy we went with it! Our servers were fantastic. Super helpful and friendly. We just got a flight and their delicious Scooby Snacks and sliders. I especially loved the Portland ketchup and mustard - both delicious. The food was great, the sliders were absolutely fantastic. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. There's attention to detail everywhere you turn. The ceilings, corners, windows, the plants. Everything is beautiful and well thought out. I couldn't stop staring everywhere. I'm glad we made a stop here. read more

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We stopped into McMenimans Queen Anne while staying in Seattle. We needed to get our passport stamp for this location anyways. (If you know, you know.) We had a really great burger. It was juicy and had that really nice "charred" flavor and a perfect amount of pink. We also tried the pretzel and the cheese sauce that came with it was delicious. Service was really good. The staff we spoke with were personable and fun. I love the ambiance of McMeniman's. It's very eclectic, cozy, and laidback. read more

Great little local bar. Stopped in before going to the Cornish playhouse. Kat was our waitress and bartender when we sat up at the bar. She has such a great personality and was really fun to chat with and she gave great recommendations. We had the trucker burger and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked with nice accoutrements including the pimento cheese and potato chips. Had a nice crunch. Paired it with a nice white wine, it was their house, white rabbit, Sauvignon Blanc. The Cajun tater tots are always my favorite with the ranch. read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - Trucker burger with pimento cheese and potato chips at the top there. Plus their Cajun tater tots. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Dropped in for drinks and appetizers with a friend recently. Happy hour is daily from 3-6, even on weekends! We shared the pretzel sticks. One of my favorite appetizers to get anywhere and I have to say, these were delicious. I loved the cheese dip! The service was great, nice sized crowd inside so not too loud and plenty of seating. Great local bar or good option to stop for food/drinks when in the area. read more

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Love love love the Mcmenamins passport adventures. This one was a refreshing break in a way too hot day. We walked from the market and were so ready for a break (drink). read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - Cheeky peach - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After a few visits to McMenamins for drinks, we finally tried their food and were pleasantly surprised by the flavors. We tried the fish & chips, chicken tenders, and cheeseburger, and all tasted great with flavorful sides and sauces. The best thing for us was the seasonal Seoul City Crispy Chicken Sandwich. It had Korean bbq sauce and kimchi on crispy juicy chicken, which was a perfect combination. read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - SEOUL CITY CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by with some friends lately for a drink. Early in the evening and the place was not busy. We got sat quickly and the waitress took our order. Food and drinks came quickly. Had the Cajun tots and they where ok. Drinks where ok, not great. The décor is fun as all McMenamins is. Very eclectic. The reason for the 2 stars happened after we got our food and drinks. The waitress informed us she was off shift and needed to cash us out. We planned on ordering more food and drink but she insisted. We paid and then promptly where forgotten by the staff of the restaurant. No one came to check on us, or take another order. We sat for a while and watched other tables get service. Seems for a place that is not very busy they would want to help customers order more. With the plethora of choices in this area I really doubt I'll come back. read more

Decent place to get some drinks. I got the blueberry cider which was good and fries to go along with it, which were good as well. They have a proper food menu, ample amount of seating space plus a bar area. I would recommend this place read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - Inside - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My boyfriend and I absolutely love the McMenamins properties and we had the chance to stop by here before a recent Kraken game. I had no idea there was one in QA, so I was so pumped! Since this was before a Kraken game and after a nearby holiday ballet, it was absolutely insaaaane. Line of people bunched up near the bar and I was certain we wouldn't be able to get in in time. Luckily we were one of two groups of two and we got in within 10 minutes or so. However, there was zero communication from any employee to the group of waiting people and we went five or so minutes with no groups being called despite tables being open... However, everyone was patient and giving them grace because it was absolutely packed that night. We got seated and service was great from there on out, albeit a little rushed (understandable). To start, we went with some hazy IPAs that were delicious, as well as some shots of our favorite tequila that they happened to carry. For food, my boyfriend got the Kraken burger and absolutely loved it. I got the seasonal tuna melt and it was SOOO good. I absolutely love tuna melts + tuna sandwiches, and they knock theirs out of the park. I'm sad that it's seasonal, because I would 100% order it again. And as per usual, the tots on the side were delicious. Happy to have knocked another McMenamins off the list and I'm sure we will return in the future. read more

We stopped in hoping to get the shoestring fries they had a decade ago in the Portland locations...and unfortunately they don't anymore. However, due to the great service, and all the other good food we still had a good time. We had three starving kids so we started with fries which were meh, and tater tots, which were good. More than anything our server took our appetizer and main orders simultaneously so we got food shortly after we finished the fries and kept the kids happy. The kids loved their cheeseburgers and grilled cheese so already a win. We liked tour fish and chips, and pub green salad with chicken and no onions. Still sad about the fries, but the experience was great and saved the afternoon. read more

I think our server did not get the memo that you have to be aloof and cold to work at a McMenamins (my experience from MANY of their restaurants), because he was bloody fantastic! He had dark hair, a beard and a pony tail. He worked the corner section closest to our hotel (the Staypineapple Maxwell). I am directionally challenged so I'm not sure which direction that is (I think it's the east corner of the restaurant). We were there late night of Dec 8th (after the Ricky Martin/Pitbull/Enrique Iglesias concert). We were rowdy and took 2 tables of 6 guys and 8 girls. Not only did our server let us have 10 separate tabs, but he was able to keep track of the girls at one table and their hubbies at the other table - who were on the same tab. Our server was friendly and got everything correct. That is a tall order, when you have 2 combined tables of 14 people. He even split some of the food orders for the husbands and wives. One couple even wanted to share a beer and he brought them out 2 small glasses! McMenamins food is always the same but the Ruby ales and tater tots tasted a little bitt better than usual and I credit the awesome service we got from our server for that! read more

Always a fan of a Mcmenamins establishment and Queen Anne never disappoints! Great service, solid food and of course the beers are our favorite - namely Terminator! Within walking distance of Seattle Center and Key Arena (or whatever we are calling it now). Definitely a pub we come to every time we are in town. read more

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Back for more while visiting the Seattle center with friends. Fun and casual spot for lunch. Happy hour starts at 3:00, we got there at 2:30, should have ordered a cup of soup, one drink and waited for happy hour prices as the food took longer than expected to arrive. No worries. My sandwich was just ok, the toasted bun was cold. Weird. The chicken was real but the fries were not hot. My friends tots were clearly freshly fried and delicious. Their sliders looked good. No photo. The server gave me two tasters before I decided on a beer which was good. The speciality drink was also delicious. No phot but my other friend got the cider flight and enjoyed it. All in all, 8/10 starts for everything! Good vibes here. read more

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The bad reviews must be drunks. The staff the food the drinks are all exceptional . The music is fun and it's so cozy

Place has been a staple for many many years and if you're heading to an event near by, I'd recommend it. Staff and food were excellent. Get there early or you'll be standing while you wait :) read more

I was in the Queen Anne area on my way to an event and stopped in to McMenamins for a burger. I like a good salmon burger now and then and they had one on the menu with tots so I gave it a go. Not a bad burger good amount of tots, nice bun, avocado. Definitely a filling lunch or dinner and beers if your feeling thirsty. Not a bad option near the arena. read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - Jammin Salmon burger and Tots - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super delicious meal and drinks. The staff were very accommodating to my kids with great options for the kids which is rare.

This was located right around the corner from where we were staying, so I went on a beer scouting mission. After trying 10 different beers (through flights), I can honestly say they have some good non-hoppy beer choices. None of their beers really stood out, but none of them were bad either. Good, not great. The porter was probably their best. Happy hour fry order was large and helped soak up my flight tasting. read more

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My husband and I stopped here for McMenamins stamps and to check this place out. We went around 1pm on a Tuesday and it was dead in there, we were the only customers for about half an hour. The food was tasty and hit the spot. We chatted with the waiter about Seattle life and he told us a funny story. This place seemed really chill and friendly. Definitely worth stopping by for a snack. read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - Mac and cheese with bacon and onion - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've always been a fan of Mcmenamins. This location is definitely on theme with others I've been to, the only difference with this experience was how busy they were. We had walked in before a playoff game for the kraken. Keep in mind if there is a game around the time you want to go. We parked a block up and walked there. The food was average but satisfying. read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - Drink menu and beer - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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it took some time to get service. The waitress was honest, apologized and said she's not sure what happened, she just wasn't paying attention. Honesty and accountability are so important and she was very attentive moving forward. Maria's magnum opus is my favorite sandwich and we were able to try the new wine for Mother's day. Good experience read more

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TL;DR -- convenient and solid location to eat dinner before a Seattle Center show, if a bit pricey. Solid vegan options; no non-alcoholic beer. We do a fair number of shows at McCaw Hall and SIFF (both Uptown and Film Center). What has been disappointing is the relative paucity of decent restaurants to grab a bite to eat beforehand. For whatever reason, even though we walk by McMenamins all the time, we've never been until recently. We finally decided to give it a go. The place is deceptively larger than it looks. I imagine that it fills up pretty quickly post-Kraken games, but for pre-ballet on a Thursday evening at 5:30 PM, seating was easy to come by (although the place was about half full). We're both vegan, and I stopped drinking a while ago. There are a number of clearly marked vegan options (while their menu changes from time-to-time, there's always a vegan burger option, and when we went there were three rice bowl options). No non-alcoholic options, which is a bit disappointing. Service was prompt, friendly, and attentive. The bartender handled our booth. Nice guy. The whole place, including the bartender, had a very suburban, Midwestern vibe FWIW. Food was good/very good. Portions are on the large size. I was pleased with the rice bowl I had, as was my partner. I don't think this is the type of place where you are going to have a dish where you're raving about it for days afterwards -- and I don't think they market themselves as such. Basically, you're going for location, and want food that you'll like. Compared to comparable-style places (dare I say chains like Chili's and Yard House?), the food here is better. The elephant in the room is that the prices are a bit higher than I would expect, even for Seattle. I'm guessing that this is due to its location -- convenient for post- and pre-event at the Seattle Center. The "nice" thing about price is you know what they are going in -- unlike service or food, you can't really be surprised by how much it'll cost if you look at the menu online ahead of time. We will be back. Particularly when the weather is icky on a day we have a show at McCaw Hall, and don't want to walk or Uber farther away, this is a nice place to go. read more

McMenamins Queen Anne - Rice bowl -- vegan! - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington