This is it, the emperor of Seattle dive bars. Inimitable. Sui generis. My favorite place to hang…read moreout in downtown Seattle when bad decisions and fun are on my agenda. Time without number I've found myself here, be that first dates, my birthday, or New Year's Eve, and it always feels like home. If home were a clown/carnival themed acid trip of a pinball arcade bar, that is. And what's not to love about that? The bar tenders here are cool and friendly people who pour drinks with a heavy hand, and understand the mission: get the patrons who want to be drunk, drunk. The first few times I visited, I felt a leeriness about ordering food. But once I got over myself, I kinda fell in love with the menu, and I've probably eaten everything on it (including the clam chowder). Their hot dogs are wonders to behold, utter symphonies for the senses, and I refuse to visit Shorty's without getting one. Best dog in Seattle? Why yes. I think so. To paraphrase one reviewer: "Take your date here. If she doesn't like it, she's lame and you shouldn't waste your time with her anyways." Shorty's is the bomb.

The male bartender was extremely rude. As soon as we walked in, he aggressively asked for our IDs…read more Then, while my cousins and I were looking through the food menu, he barely gave us a chance to read it before saying, "I'll take whoever is ready to make my life easier." That's not something paying customers want to hear. I ended up ordering a drink for myself while the guys were looking at the menu because they were doing a food hop, and us girls were doing a bar hop. During that time, the bartender came back to our table at least four times within about five minutes. Instead of being attentive, it felt pushy and aggressive, especially since they were still deciding what they wanted. I've been here a few times before, but after this experience, this will definitely be my last visit.

The best service! Yummy food Good happy hour!! cool signs…read more That cocktail was perfectly crafted had a fun buzz

Seattle has a wonderful diversity that extends to the bar scene. While looking for dinner after…read more10pm, we still have a vast array of food choices beyond pub or diner food. Imperial Kitchen and Bar in Belltown offers Hong Kong cafe style food while offering a full bar experience including creative cocktails. The food menu has a variety of international choices, and the dishes are pleasantly good. The place is understandably loud, being a bar. The décor is old-school dark wood bar chic with small HK style neon signs hanging from the ceiling. The Seahawks celebrations merriment was still ongoing with karaoke blasting on Superbowl Sunday. Service was swift, and the food came out in a timely manner. I will remember this place for future late-night food. The Food: Rib Eye Steak Platter, $28 - 4.5 Stars This sizzling platter comes with your choice of sauce and a choice of starch. Hubby chose black pepper sauce and spaghetti. Hubby asked for medium rare, but the rarest they offer is medium due to being served on a sizzling platter. Fair enough. The platter did arrive smoking hot. The flavors were pretty good. The black pepper sauce was delivered warm, not very hot. The flavors met expectations. Stir Fried Udon with Tenderloin Steak, $20.95 - 4 Stars This dish is also done in a black pepper sauce. I quite like the high veggies-to-udon ratio, almost equal parts. Overall flavor is a bit salty. Some beef pieces are better than others, a mix of tender and chewy. Garlic Pepper Soft Shell Crab, $16.95 - 3.5 Stars Despite being fried, these pieces are softer, less crispy than I all other fried soft-shell crab I have had. Perhaps they might need to double fry. These have good flavor with good seasonings despite not being particularly crispy.

We came here after a long day and we were delighted by the place. Very clean, and very lovely…read morelittle Izakaya place. There was also a giant tv so if you catch some sports, you could do that as well. however, I think the food itself really shines here. We got the seafood combo skewers and bowls of beef udon. They were absolutely delicious. They were grilled to the perfect temperature and texture, and it was seasoned to perfection. The udon had warm broth that tasted unique to this place, and would strongly recommend. I did think that it was quite pricey for the amount of food you get here, but that's just the Seattle price for you. Still, I would strongly recommend if you were I. The neighborhood. Service was good as well. Pretty quick, and the restaurant owner gave me a free token to try the claw machine as well. Very fun!

I've been to this place multiple times before it was changed to Manzoku izakaya. A lot of the menu…read moreitems are similar (both izakaya after all). On a weekend afternoon, it was okay busy. There seemed to be only one server working and a few large tables. The large tables and loud music made the ambiance a lot louder than we would've liked but once they left, it was tons better. For food, I ordered the Wagyu beef nabeyaki udon. It comes with meat, cabbage, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, and tofu. As well as a little bowl of udon. Overall, not bad value but the broth was a bit too sweet. It was still nice and comforting and the ingredients were fresh and pretty good quality. Service was okay! As it was just the one server for most of our meal, it was a bit slow, but nothing too crazy. Overall, not bad. If I'm craving izakaya and in the area, would maybe come back again for skewers.

The food is good not great. Great late night place after drinks. I ordered the barbecue prawns…read morewhich were great.

This place has always been one of our stop when we are in town. The food is always consistently…read moredelish and will not disappoint. We usually order a massive amount of food here but because we had crunching time to attend our concert on time, we only order the minimal the time around. My favorite dishes are the crying tiger and the green beans. The people are very friendly and hospitality is at its best. Good eats, good food and good company makes the meal a lot tastier.

This has been bookmarked for a while and the only regret I have is that I didn't get here sooner…read more This food is terrific, the vibe is hilarious, the servers are downright fantastic. Andrew (our server) introduced us to his sidekick, who was in training. Love that personal, hands on approach for a mew team member, and Sidekick did a great job in monitoring our table and replenishing water. Have to stop here and express my appreciation for Andrew and how he took the time to explain the philosophy and genuine team vibe of the restaurant. Oftentimes when a restaurant adds a flat 20% gratuity, you get the feeling this is not passed on to the servers. Not so here. He explained that it's shared among the servers, bar, and other staff, with only a bit retained by management, but even that finds its way into their wages. Terrific work environment and happy to see it. It definitely shows in the level of service. But we're here to eat. Didn't take a picture, but one of my dining companions ordered the burrito with red chili sauce and it was very good. Just the right amount of heat in the sauce. The Cantina celebrates Taco Tuesday, so I took advantage of this. You get the opportunity to try 5 different street tacos for the low price of $15. For another $4 you order it fully loaded which is a steal (guac, pickled onions, lettuce, giardano, crema, and another lovely sauce). Each of the tacos were really delicious and packed full of flavor. I especially enjoyed the cauliflower and the beef. Was surprised how much I liked the popcorn chicken - still juicy and not greasy in the least. Andrew treated us to a round of the hatch green chili. I was delighted because it was a dish I wanted to try. He described it perfectly: a little kick, but you can't stop eating it. He was right. A bowl of this in the winter with their cornbread (which I'm confident will be delicious) will preempt a winter cold. The sauces on the table are not to be ignored either. The green chili sauce was fruity with a little heat, the scorpion chili brings the heat, but their homemade chili oil is phenomenal. I could put this on everything. In short, the Cantina delivers. Excellent food, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun staff, and a cool vibe. I'll bet the cocktails will also be good. Definitely adding to the regular rotation!

After attending a Celebration of Life, a group of us went over to Hatch Cantina for dinner…read more Unfortunately, I can't say the greeting was the best. Right as we were being seated, we were told, "We do not do separate tickets. You will have to pay with one card and figure it out." I completely understand restaurants having policies like this, especially with larger groups, but the way it was presented definitely set the tone for the evening. Customer service did not feel like a high priority at the start. My boyfriend ordered the Pork Hatch Green Chile Stew and said it was very flavorful! He also ordered the Chili Colorado tacos, but said they weren't his favorite. (Unfortunately I did not get a pic of the Chili Colorado tacos) I ordered the Carne Asada. It was prepared well and had good flavor, but even for an authentic cantina, it just didn't quite hit my taste buds the way I had hoped. On a positive note, our waitress was friendly and did a good job making sure everyone had what they needed throughout the meal. Overall, we ate, enjoyed the company we were with, and headed out. Needless to say, this probably won't be at the top of our list for a return visit.

Went here in a recommendation from a friend! What a cool place. Great wings. Great vibe. Lots of…read moreoption for gluten free. I had the sauce of the day and hot buffalo So good. Fries were a bit salty for my taste Service was super friendly but a bit slow.

I'm no wings connoisseur but I've had wings I didn't like. These I loved! So crispy and flavorful!…read moreI got the lunch special of 8 wings and the house lager for $18. Good deal as I brought 4 wings home with me. I got the lemon pepper seasoning and it was perfect, not really wet but very crispy and tangy. The fries were actually really good too, thin and crispy, not just an after thought. I get what people say about the blue cheese. It's not a dressing or dip really. Hard to tell what to do with it. Press the blue cheese crumbles against the chicken. With my leftover wings at home I used my own blue cheese dressing to dip. But really the wings are so flavorful on their own, they don't need dip. The bartender was friendly and gave great service. Dark bar atmosphere but clean and as a person alone here in the middle of the afternoon, I was very comfortable sitting at the bar.

Just the Tap is a great local bar with a divey feel and unique set up. It's huge with lots of…read moreseating! We had a large room rented out for our private party, but were still able to do some exploring. There are swings, pinball machines, large tables, couch seating, a bar in the back - so much space! The pizzas were delicious and the rosemary fries were tasty too. I loved being able to try different beers and ciders. My one complaint would be the lack of toilet paper and paper towels in the women's restroom. Overall an awesome venue, friendly staff, and great drink/food options. Can't go wrong!

We were staying at the Marriott and were looking for some good pizza and Just the Tap did not…read moredisappoint. We ordered take out and it was a 7 minute walk and was easy to get to. The pizza only took about 15 minutes and was ready. I wish we would have eaten there because they had board games, pinball, and a wall of beer! The pizza was great. The crust was thin and crispy with a nice char. We got the Hawaiian and also a pepperoni pizza. The Hawaiian had nice thick pieces of ham and the pepperoni were small and curled up with crusty edges. The prices were also much more reasonable compared to other restaurants in the area.

Overall Rating: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 | Service: 5.0 | Food:…read more4.0 | Cocktails: 4.5 | Price Per Bite: 3.5 Great little restaurant near the Space Needle! The atmosphere was absolutely awesome, and we had a great time. Service was good, although prices were a bit high and the seating was pretty cramped. The bathroom could also use some attention. Overall, a fun experience, and I'd definitely eat here again!

My family and I stopped here for breakfast before catching our flight back home, and I only wish we…read morehad discovered this place sooner! We visited after checking out Chihuly Garden, and it ended up being such a great way to wrap up our trip. My husband ordered the chicken fried steak with the chorizo on the side and said it was delicious--I obviously had to steal a bite to confirm! I ordered the crab Benedict, and as someone who loves a good Benedict, I really enjoyed it. We also shared the French toast, which was amazing and plenty for us to share. The ambiance was truly the "it factor" for me. Such a great atmosphere, and the service was amazing as well. We will definitely be back the next time we're in town!

It was a great find. The bartender was really friendly. We sat down to take a break after World Cup…read moreand got a drink and some of the bacon and cheese fries they were delicious! It's dark and moody and they do have karaoke. We enjoyed listening and watching people sing. Didn't get any pics!

I never see anyone in this place. Come Friday or Saturday night...hardly anyone in here when other…read moreplaces nearby are buzzing. While I don't know why people don't go, I do know why I don't. The last time I was there I was being actively ignored by multiple barkeepers acting super busy, walking up and down and polishing glasses or similar fillers on a non-busy night... Until I got up and walked out slowly to Provisions, a bar right across the street, to get a drink. With this attitude toward service, I'm sure none of them realized what kind of business walked out the door in that moment, given I live within walking distance, happen to like a good whiskey, and believe in tipping handsomely for good service. But I get it...surely they saw me and likely filter for a different type of clientele. It's just that even over the years I've been passing by it hasn't worked. But each to their own; never been back.

My husband and I stopped in after a long day visiting in seattle…read more What a jewel this place is! We started with cocktails and the warm pull apart bread and butter lettuce salad. The bread tasted homemade ...yeasty, flaky, warm....irresistible! The salad was excellent. The lettuce leaves were all fresh and paired perfectly with the cucumber, feta, bacon and house made dressing. Then we split the smoked pork tenderloin over polenta....the best pork tenderloin I've ever had. Perfect blend of flavors. Also seemed fully house made (which seems so rare anymore ). Service was attentive and helpful. Highly recommend!

Went here recently for a random happy hour after work, had not been to this place in a couple of…read moreyears. I remembered that their drinks and bourbon selection/pricing used to be incredible. As with all things lately, prices have gone up on some of their rarer pours. The standard basic cocktails though were still reasonable and decently priced for the location. The atmosphere is great and service was pretty quick. The outdoor patio is still there which was a nice addition from 2019/2020 era. Some of their bourbons are still reasonably priced. Their food is pretty good. Would recommend the tacos, the burger, and carne asada. The nachos were not particularly for me, and also seemed to come out cold. Seemed to have cheese sauce instead of actual cheese. It was a cold day however. This place is mainly great for happy hour after work, but will come back and try dinner another time. Staff is great though. Really quaint and awesome spot to post up. good food, good service, good drinks, good selection, and still better pricing than most bars with what they have to offer. Will be going back again sooner. cheers