This place!! This is the type of place that reminds me of what Seattle bars used to be like - friendly faces, good vibes, dog friendly. Jane, the owner, is phenomenal. Couldn't have asked for a better experience - 10/10 recommend. Jane even brought out rice, bacon, and blueberries for the pups on the house. New fave spot!!! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mini Bar is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle! It's a small, unassuming restaurant tucked away on the edge of Fremont. They offer Korean-inspired, shareable plates and deliciously, unique drinks. They change up their menu depending on the season and everything is always a hit. I always order the ssam pork belly plate. It's truly one of the best bossam dishes I've had but with a slight twist that elevates it even further. The sharing plates are also huge, and you get a lot of food for the amount you pay. The staff are super friendly and add to the cozy atmosphere. Mini Bar is an amazing, casual restaurant to hang out with friends, eat great food, and maybe have a drink or two. Grab one of the games available around the restaurant and make an evening of it! read more

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Service was superb! I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. The bossam was bomb! Enoki fritters were also tasty -- the right amount of crunch without feeling too oily / deep-fried, and the sauce was good. Will say though, the drinks sucked. The place is dive bar-esque, so I should've known better. The mules were syrupy sweet, that I didn't finish them. But because the food was good and the service was exceptional, would come again!! Will just order a typical beer (or soju) next time. ;) read more

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Came here with a few friends and my husband to watch the first half of the Super Bowl. The space is definitely on the smaller side, but the details more than make up for it. The tables at the back are tiny, so if you're a big back eater like me, be prepared for limited space. The food really surprised me. I loved the fusion flavors and could tell the cooks/owners put a lot of effort into it. I even had to stand up because I ate too much, which gave me a good look at the mini bar. There was one very annoying drunk guy who started humping the fridge but he and his friends were promptly dismissed. The female owner is super friendly and spicy, so definitely don't get on her bad side! I love her energy; she has every right to protect her business and her customers. Nonetheless, she was very attentive and provided amazing customer service. On the positive note, the bar is dog-friendly! If I remember correctly, one day a week your fur babies even get a free meal. How cute is that? And the music, they play the best freaking music! (There was way more food than the pictures posted, looking forward to try something new next time) I'll definitely be back. Thank you! read more

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A tiny Asian spot off the Burke‑Gilman that I always assumed was a coffee shop. We walked in and got pleasantly blindsided. The Brussels sprouts were the star! Crispy, saucy, with bacon! Our one dish came out huge, and everything on the nearby tables looked just as tempting. They're still setting up their new bar area, so no taps yet, but the place already feels like a low‑key gem hiding in plain sight. The waitress was a sweet delight too! I'm going to go back when I'm not riding my bike and I can be full right out the door. read more

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Probably one of the best customer service and most friendly experiences I've ever had. This is a small place with great food. You order and pay at the counter and they bring the food to you. I was unsure about what to order so the lady at the register helped me and her recommendation was perfect! I had the bibimbap with grilled chicken and it was delicious and a good portion too. They are dog friendly which is just icing on the cake! read more

Superseded expectations. Staff was very friendly. Drinks were quick and food was good read more

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The food is amazing, the owner is super nice and it's such a chill spot with some games. Bring a friend and enjoy the food! read more

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Wow! I can't say enough about this little bar that is open late! We are always looking for a new spot to try while in Seattle on the boat and came across this gem. First day we popped in for just cocktails around lunch time. Garage door was open to let the fresh air and sun it which was nice for March. Yummy drinks and while we were there we drooled over the dishes that the other guests were having. After our Sunday Mariners game we came for late night food and oh my god it was good! We started of with the hand made gyoza's, the chicken pineapple fried rice, bulgogi bim bi bop, pork noodles, and the crab boil. Seriously everything was amazing! My favorite was her family recipe Bulgogi. If you are looking for late night bites with delicious food, great service this is the spot! They even remembered us coming in the few days before and knew what we drank! Great service! read more

Good people, good food and good drinks! It's a fun spot to come watch sports and hang out with friends. They have tons of games here too! Jane is so attentive and kind. We're so glad we have found this spot and can't wait to come here in the summer. They have garage doors that open up to get a great breeze and you're next to the water. Overall such a fun spot, support your local small businesses, especially this one. P.S. the kimchi fried rice and Korean curry are BOMB! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Overall this spot is nice! Kind of tucked away and hidden. The service was really nice and friendly slu and walked though the whole menu with us and what they thought was good. We picked the mussels from their thoughts and it was by far the best dish we thought. It had a lot of garlic and maybe too much in my opinion but I didn't mind too much. The bread and sauce were good. Everything' else was just alright. The enoki fritters were good, a lighter fried thing which I liked. The fries I didn't really care for, I wish there was more veggies on it and we all agreed the wings were a bit too wet and didn't have much crisp on them-- so not bad but not great wings. It's a good cute casual bar overall, don't really have any complaints just didn't like it enough I would go back. read more

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This place is fantastic! Great service and food. The owner is the cook and she was so friendly and pleasant. The food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back!! read more

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I visited this restaurant recently, and while the food was fine, the service was lacking. The table we were seated at was sticky and dirty, and overall, the experience wasn't great. After leaving a review on Google, the owner responded rudely and dishonestly, falsely claiming that we sat ourselves instead of waiting to be seated. This was not true--we followed the proper process and waited to be seated. Instead of addressing the concerns professionally, they dismissed my feedback and ended their response with, "Glad you won't be coming back." I'm sharing this here because people should be aware of how this restaurant treats customer feedback. If this is how they respond to constructive criticism, I can't imagine how they handle more serious issues. Attaching a screenshot of the owner's response so you can see for yourself. read more

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10/10 experience! We tried the dungen board + mule flight and it was yummy! All the seafood was so delicious especially with the butter dip -- only wish is for more seafood! We also didn't expect huge cups of mules for our flight so that was a really nice surprise. Highly recommend! Ambience was great and fun and service was great! Everyone seemed enthusiastic and even recommended us place to go next! read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Honestly my go to place on a weekend for date night or to watch the game. The selection of food is diverse. Primarily inspired by Asian cuisine this bar serves some of the best tapas I have had in the city. I recommend getting the pork belly plate as it is enough to feed 2-3 people. If you want a quick bite while watching the Seahawks, try the street fries or the wings. For a nice flavorful dinner plate, try the ribs, you won't regret it. As far as drinks, I suggest the soju melona! Staff is very friendly, it gives neighborhood bar vibes with an upscale palette. The owner is the nicest human ever and I will continue to promote her amazing restaurant. read more

This place is such a hidden gem!!! Every single bite of food absolutely HIT. We couldn't stop eating it. A little pricey, but the vibes are good, the staff is nice, and the servings are large. Truly, everything was so umami and seasoned well. The drinks were also outstanding. We really loved the bulgogi fries and the roll. Just so good. Now that I think about it, we also really loved the pork belly too. Just such a good fun date night spot! Perfect to eat here and then have a little sunset watch at gasworks park. There is parking out front, but not free :) read more

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Unbelievable! Fantastic food, great staff. Very attentive. Wild drinks! Order a few tapas, you'll be very happy! Pork belly, wings, beignets are to die for! read more

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I'm writing in response to "Wallingford L"'s review posted on Jan 25 2026. I was here and witnessed this interaction- first off, the waiter never told the girls to leave the table or tried to push them out, and second off the girls were not "extremely nice" when talking to the owner and actually were extremely rude and inconsiderate of a small business. Also, if these girls worked in the industry, they should understand that spending $60 total for two people, while taking up a four person table over the course of a big sporting event, isn't a lot, especially in this area in Seattle. On top of that, $8 beers and $17 cocktails are actually pretty standard drink prices for this area of Seattle. The food at Minibar is amazing, and portions are some of the most reasonable in Seattle. This entire post by them is pretty unfair and one sided from some petty Karens (who even had to call out that they were not being Karens) trying to tarnish a small business. Also another shoutout to Minibar since they are super dog friendly! They even give your dog a pup bowl so that they can eat with you! read more

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We were a table of 4 and got seated pretty quickly. The waiter was training someone and did her best waiting all the tables. For food, we got the tteok boki and street fries to share and each got an entree. The portion size is HUGE and dishes are pretty authentic. The drinks were also really good! I especially liked the lavender lychee collins. Just a note though the prices for drinks aren't listed! The marg (kinda mediocre) and lavender lychee collins were $17 each and that flight was $40 Overall I would recommend the food and drinks there. Maybe not the marg and flights (only bc it was so expensive). read more

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Got sake flight, kimbap and tteokbokki. Wonderful service and excellent quality food and drink. Really excited to return! read more

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Never knew this was right across from Fremont brewery and in such a neat area. Great place to stop by after a lake day, trip in the city, or chill evening with pals. The teriyaki wings and Katsu surprised me and were flavorful and prepared well. I was excited for the fries, but wish it had more sauce and filling. The fries themselves were really good. we were the first to arrive around 630 and it quickly got packed and filled with many groups. You may need to remind them to refill water as the staff was busy and low staff. Got to chat with the owner and she was super friendly. I'm happy the business is doing well. read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Katsu, teriyaki wings, street fries, bossam - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is awesome!!! I was exploring the Fremont area and stopped in for a drink. It's not a fancy place but is filled with charm and has a great view. The kitchen is open and I was mesmerized watching Jane cook. I had already eaten but man did I have food envy! Each plate looked amazing and every diner looked very happy with their food. Hospitality was 10/10. Jane noticed I was watching her and came over to say hi and chat for a bit. Chase and the other bartender were great too and spent time chatting with me as I was a solo traveler. Next time I visit, I'll be eating here first! read more

Been dying to try this place and finally got the chance! Husband and I went this evening (Saturday) right when they opened at 5:30 pm. The food was really delicious - huge portions, so keep that in mind as you order. Great for sharing. We over ordered since we wanted to try so many things but brought a lot of leftovers home. Had the narcotic rolls with bulgogi, Tokyo fries, pork ribs, and bacon Brussels sprouts. Everything was soooo good. We each had a drink which were also great. I can see this being a really fun place to hang out with a group of friends to chat, watch a game, and overall just enjoy a rainy evening in Seattle. Really nice service, just two folks working and both were friendly and kind. Clean seats, table, bathroom. Cozy little place. Paid parking right out front but we found easy parking along Stone Way and just walked a couple of blocks. It was pretty quiet, a few other tables but not crazy packed - but it was pretty early on a Saturday evening so not sure if it gets much busier later. read more

Unassuming spot with the best food. Easiest parking is the paid lot. I think it's next to a laundromat because it smelled strongly of laundry detergent the entire time. Drinks were yummy - Watermelon-Rita ($13) and Prickly Pear Mule ($13). The food is INCREDIBLE. This Chicken Katsu ($15.95) is pounded very thinly, perfectly crispy and not greasy at all. The Bulgogi Kimbap ($10.95) was delicious too - loved how it was scrappily assembled. The staff were so accommodating and sweet. read more

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Located across from Fremont brewery, Mini Bar is a great easily accessible restaurant. Came here for a double date on a Wednesday evening. My group planned to order a few appetizers on the share section of the menu but ended up ordering and sharing more plates half way into the evening because the food was so tasty and portion sizes were generous. The cocktails were fun, flavorful, and aesthetically pleasing. The staff is super caring and the food is delicious - it feels like a mom and pop shop that I will easily come back to. We even got to meet the owner :) The next items on the menu that I look forward to trying is the fried rice, sliders, and stone pot. read more

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I used to love coming here with my partner. The owner started out super nice and attentive. But seemed like the more I came and brought in more customers the kindness had ran out. Even to the point where she (the owner) called me a monkey. I haven't been back since, I've also urged others not to spend money or time there. Many other restaurants in the area, where you aren't met with racism by staff let alone the owner. read more

This place is such a hidden gem! The drinks were tasty, the food was fantastic, and the service was friendly & attentive. I'm sad we didn't hit up this spot earlier! read more

Came here on a weekend and was able to get seated fairly quickly. We were able to sit inside with our dog. We shared 3 food items across 2 people. All of the dishes are very large and are great for sharing with other people. We got an order of street fries, that comes with curry on top of fries and chicken katsu. The tteokbokki was also very good with a mild spice. The ssam pork belly plate was my favorite because the pork belly was nice and crisp and I liked the freshness of the lettuce. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and service at Mini Bar. I would definitely come back here and highly recommend this place. read more

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I went to this place with my family summer of last year because of some Yelp reviews. Their place is kind of hidden and not the easiest to find. The interior was pretty small but had very cool ambiance. They had a limited menu with fusion cuisine. I would say the food was average. Service was pretty good. My husband enjoyed the pork belly dish though. read more

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Weird location, weird shaped building, but a pretty great environment! It's situated right off the Burke Gilman trail, but the front door points towards trail not towards the road. This building has had quite a bit of turnover over the last few years, so I think a lot of people don't know about this bar yet. The menu seems kind of fusion-y which isn't usually my favorite, but the thing that stood out to me the most was that they have actually really good beignets. They're big, fluffy, and just the right amount sweet. Bartender was super nice as well. Overall this was a fun new discovery for me! read more

Where do I start? My husband and I have been coming to the Mini Bar since they opened. I can never say a bad thing about our experience. They go above and beyond to make us feel like family. It's a couple who runs the restaurant, best food you'll eat. Cocktails are so good. We haven't had a bad dish! We went in last night and we recently got married, they remembered and brought us a special treat to celebrate. I always forgot to take photos of my food, but I will attach the times I have taken photos. There's also loads of games you can play while you're waiting for food. It's our favorite place to come. Thank you for adding a restaurant like MiniBar to a community who needed it! read more

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This is my new favorite spot to grab soju and watch the Seahawks game! Came here with my lady and couple of my buddies and we had such a nice time. The food is also great! I recommend getting the chicken katsu. Overall a great place to sit back relax drink and watch the game read more

Today is my second weekend coming back to MiniBar to watch the Seahawks game and I don't have enough good things to say about this bar. We came at 5pm last Saturdays with no reservation and the owner told us we might be able to come in around 5:30 so we went back to the car and we're looking for other places to go. After about 5 minutes of looking the owner came back out and waved me and my friends in which she didn't have to do (mind you, while we were in the bar she was turning people away who didn't have a res). Today we came back and the owner gave us two free bottles of soju and Jell-O shots just for coming back. The food is bomb, atmosphere is on point and the owner is the nicest person ever. If you're looking for somewhere to watch the hawks game with a low key vibe, check this spot out. read more

This was my first time at Mini Bar to watch the Seahawks game with my partner and 2 friends and right away the manager was so friendly and kind and welcomed us stating that she remembered them from last time. We were treated to a free bottle of soju as an homage from the last time my friends were there. We ordered the kimchi fried rice, korean curry, katsu chicken, bibimbop and the the rolls and all the plates were licked clean!!! We also loved that there were card and board games everywhere that we used during halftime, super sick. At one point the waiter acknowledged he had forgotten to put in one of our orders for us and he gave us another free bottle of soju as an apology. We love an accountability King. All in all it was a fantastic afternoon with my best friends at Mini Bar and suffice it to say they have found themselves their new regulars! read more

My roommate and I came here for Seahawks vs Rams game Jan 25 2026. I cannot stress enough that I am and have been a server/line cook for the past ten years, as have my roommate. We are very understanding of having a bad day as a server or being in the weeds and getting a bit snippy with customers. This is not what happened tonight! 3.5 stars for crab Rangoon, good enough portion size (8) for $16-$18 without tax + tip, so about $2-3/ Rangoon. My roommate and I couldn't taste any crab, maybe it was just a light batch, fair enough. Other people around us got the fries and the kimbap, and the portion sizes seem pretty fair. Yes the pretzel is $16 without tax, but it does come with (estimating generously) 5 ~ 6" pretzel buns and ~ 3 oz cheese sauce. That's fair in Seattle. That's unfortunately also the only good thing I can say about this place. Where Mini bar fell incredibly short was the customer service. Like genuinely, the worst I've experienced across hundreds of bars and restaurants across the world. This is probably the worst. Firstly, they don't list ANY prices for alcohol, probably because their canned beers (Pacificos, raniers) are $8 each and the cocktails are $17 each, of course without taxes or tip. We're talking $10 cans all things considered. After we got our first round of beers (FYI the bar was empty aside from one other table at this point) the cashier came up to us every 10-15 minutes asking if we wanted more beer or at multiple points trying to clear our still half full beers without asking (this was really confusing). After being pestered so many times for further food or beverage order, I finally went to get a $22 order of crab rangoon (with tax and tip, because, of course we tipped on every transaction, even when we were grabbing our own beer cans from their fridge). While the cashier was taking my order, he said something along the lines of "good, I didn't want to have to kick you guys out/ask you to leave". At this point we had been there MAYBE 45 minutes - 1 hour. The game had barely even started. wtf? We had already spent $40 on four beers and $22 on one order of 8 rangoon. To be clear, THERE ARE NO SIGNS INDICATING A TIME OR SPENDING LIMIT ON A TABLE. No indication of any such rule at all. While that comment obviously was rude I ignored it. We were still sipping on our half full beer cans around half-time (meaning we had been there about 1.5 hours) when the same cashier came over and asked us if we were intending to order more beers, otherwise we'd be asked to leave. When we pushed back, saying we had already spent $60-$70 on beer and food, he argued with us further that since it had been 20 minutes since we last ordered anything, that we needed to leave. My roommate told him that since there was no signage or rules about time/spending limit, we'd be staying. We decided to leave about 10 minutes after this anyways, it was just so uncomfortable. As we left (and I promise you I mean this when I say it on everything I have ever loved) I VERY KINDLY asked to speak to the manager. I prefaced my complaint by saying the food was wonderful and I understood what it's like to be on the service end of things. I then said without any proper signage, it was rude to ask customers to leave when they'd spent $60-70 on food and beers. The manager responded "nobody asked you to leave". We responded, "yeah, he did". She then said "well we're a small business". Again, I've worked independently for dinner parties and at dive bars and fine dining and literally everything in between. That's not an excuse for pressuring customers and poor customer service. We thanked them for their time, and respectfully did push back when they tried to say we had been sitting too long without ordering (our beers were ice cold and half full) or hadn't ordered enough (call me crazy but $70 at a bar should be more than enough to occupy two seats for a few hours, maybe I'm insane????) but remained kind throughout the conversation. As we walked out, the manager shook her head at us and the chef gave us the stink eye through the window. wtf dude? we even said your mid rangoons were great to try and cushion the blow of our complaint AND tipped 20-25% on every.single.transcation. and you're still going to be rude? I promise if I was karening out I have enough introspective capacity to clock that. My roommate and I were perfectly kind, quiet, respectful patrons and did not deserve to be treated like that. Odd behavior. like I said, worst customer service I've witnessed. Unfortunately as both a local and a member of the culinary industry cannot recommend. Such a shame. Do better. read more

This place is great. Fun ambiance and they have their own parking lot. The food is delicious and is authentically Korean. They have a big menu. Awesome customer service. I love having a late night food option. Would love if they stayed open even later. I'm eager to go back. read more

Be careful with the good reviews. It's very high on both Google and Yelp but this is more likely because the owner would actively appeal to Google/Yelp to have the unfavorable reviews removed. They also have a dishonest 3% surcharge if you pay with credit card, which was not advertised anywhere. If you are going to add a surcharge, at least tell your customers about it. The food is mediocre and no where near what some of the reviews made it sound to be. The food itself is 3-4 stars but I'm giving the business a 2 because of how the owner made very snarky comments to me on Google then have Google removed my review. The owner seems to have a pattern of identifying customers who made unfavorable reviews then making snarky comments--before asking Google/Yelp to remove the reviews. I seriously doubt how authentic the high ratings are. Also be aware of the parking situation nearby, especially if you arrive at night. This is not a suburban strip all, all parkings are paid parking and you'd be ticketed if you don't pay. -- Edit: (response to owner) where did you see me say you "paid" to get the review removed? We all know there are many tactics you can employ to get a review removed from public----be it appeal with your business account or mass report it. I don't think it's a coincidence that my review disappeared from Google Maps right after you snakily replied there. I wouldn't have this "hatred" if you didn't personally identify me, insulate my review (or any other negative ones you saw) was unfair, then try to get my review removed. People have different tastes, different standards--businesses get subpar ratings all the time. What's so hard of being a completely honest business instead of nurturing a fake "community" with a fake perfect review score? "Report" or even sue me all you want. I don't care. It will only make you look even worse. Please at least point out which part is "false" if you want to accuse me of slandering. I'll be happy to delete this post if you swear to god that you never tried to get my review removed. read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Owner making snarky comments - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is GREAT! Food and drinks are DELICIOUS. Owner is so friendly and a hard worker. Ambiance is laid back, a no fuss local joint to hang out and enjoy. Highly recommend coming here. read more

Mini Bar Seattle - Mandoo, bulgogi kimbap, shrimp pineapple fried rice - Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

WTF. How does such a small kitchen push out some of the tastiest dishes. We had the pork belly...oh yeah! Vietnamese Mussels...Excellent! We need to come back so we can try some of the other dishes that they recommended. Don't sleep on this little restaurant, size doesn't matter! read more

Update: this place still slaps. Owner and staff are super nice, I forgot how huge the portions are, and everything is delicious. read more

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