Rachel is the BEST. so friendly and gets to know the regulars. quick service. Lily on the other…read morehand was very unprofessional, rude, dismissive, and overwhelmed. she must be new to bartending. I feel like she turned a lot of people off by her attitude and demeanor

The food is great. The service is in the eye of the…read morebeholder. Ambience it's a local hangout for those that live nearby.

I need to "Yelp the hell out of this place" as it seem it has not gotten the love it deserves…read more We have a group that meets up once a month and we picked The Monkey Bar. I wasn't overly excited based on some of the older reviews, but I will generally give any place a chance. I was not disappointed. The good: - Service was friendly and attentive. - Drinks were not watered down. - Good specials on some of the beer. - Pool, darts, etc. are there for entertainment. - Awesome homemade HOT SAUCE. A little dab will do ya. Trust me! - reasonable prices What could be better: - Draft selection was a little limited. - Food was typical bar food, nothing exceptional, but decent. I'd sum up The Monkey Bar as a typical dive bar that has been around a while. Exceptional service on the evening we were there. Our waitress was very attentive and I understand that she has worked there quite some time. Most of our group had appetizers, but I had a bacon cheeseburger. The burger itself was decent but I wasn't a big fan of the tater tots I got to go with them. The wings were ok when dipped in ranch but seemed to lack flavor on their own. Other seemed to enjoy the chees sticks and pretzel. The best was the homemade hot sauce. It was it the hottest sauce any of us have ever had, it also had a good flavor. The Monkey Bar easily makes it to the list of places to visit.

Good place to hang out and have a beer. Good pricing and friendly staff. Only negative is it is…read moresuper awkward seating and just looks as though someone started a layout and got a little confused midway through.

This place is a local gem! I am new to the neighborhood and absolutely love it…read more The owner, Libby, is part of the business and is incredibly kind and accommodating. The food is priced fair and is delicious. I really like one of the cook's food, Ricky. Jen, the manager and bartender does a great job and is always on it. Tia is great, too. The space is large so you can come in with large parties, or just spread out. Huge outdoor patio, too. I really like access to the Jukebox and pool table, darts, etc. And they have a ton of TV's for games. I definitely recommend this restaurant and bar! Just reopened under new owner, so pay no mind to old page's reviews.

From the owner: A fabulous drinks, food and service Pool tables, golf and…read morebowling

The Mad Cow Reviewer…read more Well, color me udderly impressed! I wandered into McKracken's Irish Pub in Spokane Valley after a long day chewing cud and was greeted with the warmest "moo" of hospitality I've felt in ages. The owner clearly knows how to make everyone--two-legged or four-hooved--feel right at home. Let's start with the Guinness--cold, creamy, and poured with care. It's enough to make a bull tear up with joy (and that's saying something). The Irish stew? Hearty, rich, and packed with flavor. The cornbread is the real surprise--soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for soaking up the last bits of stew. Whoever's in that kitchen deserves a medal--or at least a salt lick of appreciation. They've got WiFi, so you can update your herd on your dining adventures, and the regulars add to that cozy, small-town pub vibe. Karaoke on Fridays is a real treat too--nothing like hearing a few pints in patrons belt out "Don't Stop Believin'" while I hum along in low, soulful moos. All in all, McKracken's is the kind of place that makes you want to settle in, loosen your bell, and stay awhile. Great food, cold beer, friendly faces--what more could a mad cow ask for? -- The Mad Cow Reviewer

Couple friends and I decided to give this restaurant a try. The restaurant is clean, slightly…read moredated, with MeTV showing on the small TVs in the dining area. Our server was very busy, handling both the bar and restaurant areas. We all started with appetizers, which we shared. Fried green beans were good, kind of spendy. The onion rings were great and the tarter they came with was nice. The mozzarella sticks were good, the marinara was cold and chunky. For meals, two of us went with their Irish Stew, salad, and absolutely delicious cornbread. Our other friend tried their Burnt End sandwich. She said it was really good. What I really wanted was BBQ turkey, which is on their online menu but not on the menu in the restaurant. It was a good experience and we'll definitely give them another try in the future.

The beer was ice cold and really good. We started with the pretzel and beer cheese appetizer, and…read morethat was probably my favorite part of the meal. I'd definitely order it again. I got the Pint Burger, and honestly, I was a little disappointed. For a place that's known for burgers, I was surprised they use frozen patties. They also don't ask how you want it cooked, and I thought it was a little bland for the price. The sweet potato fries were really good though, especially dipped in BBQ sauce like our server recommended. My husband got the chicken quesadilla, and he said it was really good. It came with a different kind of sour cream that he really liked. We'd probably come back, but next time I'd order something different instead of the burger.

This place is centrally located in the valley. Plenty of parking, easy to find. I can only imagine…read morehow busy this place gets on Fridays and Saturdays let alone during football season and other sporting event events. It is incredibly clean and well-maintained. There are plenty of TVs all throughout so you are not missing a thing. Service was absolutely phenomenal. I believe my server's name is Stephen and he was super cool., gave really good recommendations was friendly and funny The food was literally fantastic. Five stars five gold stars all the way around! The next time in Spokane, I will definitely be going back here.

Plans events for holidays and events for people birthdays. They are always changing the decorations…read moreinside with lights, signs, and pictures. I have been shooting pool here for years and have never had a problem with any of my drink orders. Bartenders are always friendly with me even when it's been busy for hours.

I went in a couple nights ago for a drink and the bartender guy was good but there was a lady who…read morewas super drunk introducing herself as the new manger. Will only come on weekends vibe is definitely better.

Playing some pool, enjoying some tasty food!! Def recommend…read morethe elote deviled eggs and cheesecake bites. I didn't love or hate the gumbo egg rolls! Can't wait to try the nachos next time!

I went during a huge event, the place was packed. The staff was literally running! Despite seeing…read morethe line around the building, a few people were complaining and the staff handled it way better than I would have! We ordered food and it was a nice surprise. Very tasty and a solid value. We are adding it to our rotation even though it's a bit further than our usual haunts. I would not hesitate to recommend them for food or drinks! Sorry, I don't play pool, so no comment there. 5.1 stars out of 5!

My wife and I stopped in here by chance, and we're so glad we did! The owner, Joe, was the only one…read moreworking, and he was incredibly friendly and welcoming. This place has a cozy sports/dive bar vibe with just the right amount of quirky charm--exactly what we love. We decided to sit at the bar, where we ordered a couple of drinks and both tried the Southwest Street Tacos. Joe puts a unique spin on them by combining a soft and hard shell, and the flavor was absolutely amazing! From the outside, you might hesitate--but don't! It's a hidden gem, and you won't regret stopping in. We'll definitely be back.

joes house is the bomb! great place to be with friends! Great owner and bar tender! Will always…read morebe a home away from home

What a cute place, food was good, drinks were strong. The menu was super fun, not super basic…read moreoptions making it a neat experience. Only thing was we waited a pretty long time for our bill and it wasn't super busy but if it was a huge deal I would've felt comfortable going up to someone to pay, we were just vibing :)

Great new spot for cocktails and mocktails in Greenacres!…read more The guys behind Side Hustle Syrups just opened this cocktail bar which also serves food, canned beer, and wine. A group of us ordered the French 75, White Linen, Spokane Mule, and Elderflower Spritz (non-alcoholic). Each drink uses one of the house-made syrups which are phenomenal! We really appreciated the long list of options and that the mocktails were also creatively crafted and not just an afterthought. The space is open and inviting, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. I feel lucky to have these guys in my neighborhood!

Fun brewery! Great beer and amazing pizza at Sauced inside of the brewery…read more Come on in for BINGO Wednesday and you might even see me! Fun and free, excellent way have some midweek fun!

As Spokanes most infamous Polish Dad I have been a fan of this brewery since the very first time I…read moresipped a fluffy puffy Sunshine IPA. Recently I have really been enjoying YAYA Cervesa on Spokane Valleys best patio. The beer paired with the new wings from the Big Cheese is the ultimate lunch experience. The beer cheese on the smothered fries is the best beer cheese in the city. The Detroit style pizza has always been good here in the past when it was operated by Sauced i loved the white Iverson, the new dough and hand shredded block cheese is a noticeable upgrade with the new The Big Cheese that makes you appreciate the blessing of being able to eat and drink in an awesome place like this. It is inspiring to see breweries team up with other small business entrepreneurs and go for it with this kind of kitchen and banquet expansion. The staff on both the beer and the restaurant side are incredible and make me feel like a VIP every single time I am in. I am really looking forward to seeing the expansion get finished soon and if it's half as cool as the patio I may need to just move my office into the pinball pit.