Wow! My first time back in three years and the renovation looks incredible. Spud's is modern and…read morespacious now! No more parking lot but there's plenty of table, booth, and bar seating. Food still slaps. Crispiest fish ever - beats Ivar's imo - and they have all sorts of toppings for your fries, like a savory spice mix, malt vinegar, and garlic vinegar. The fries were a bit green but still tasted fine! The owners' kids were working and were amazing!

This was my first time at any Spud location. I've seen mixed reviews of other locations, but for…read moresome reason never looked into this one. One day when walking around Green Lake and getting hungry, I decided to give it a try. Not sure if I got lucky on that day (it was a Sunday), but the customer service was noticeably wonderful. The cashier greeted us with a big smile and just seemed so welcoming & attentive. I haven't had service like that in awhile around here. As for food, just wanted to go simple & got the cod fish and chips. This being a local chain, I didn't expect much. When I bit into the fish, it was way better than I expected. Crunchy on the outside, soft & flaky on the inside, and most important, flavorful! Sometimes when I get fish & chips, the fish is bland. Not here. The fries could've used salt, but otherwise they were nice. The condiments were great too. Tartar sauce, lemon, & vinegar (I think it had garlic in it?). There were also various hot sauces that were near the register. When my partner grabbed one of the hot sauce bottles, the two workers behind the counter noticed and confirmed that he made a choice they would have made as well! It was a cold day so most people sat inside. As we ate, more people arrived and I realized there weren't enough tables for them, so it got a little crowded. The prices are a bit high, but overall, I really enjoyed my experience here and will return!

Came by with some friends to chill and have a beer during the day. We order the happy hour nachos…read moreand the calamari. The nachos were still crispy under all the toppings but the calamari were a little small for my liking and ended but more batter than calamari.

I was in the area and ran into this place. Walking inside looks like a brewery. Plenty of seats and…read moremusic playing. There some TV's hung up around the place if you wanna watch a game. You can wait to be seated or walk to the bar. I ordered the Luna Fish & Chips.....you have an option of a different side iif you like. Fish & Chips were good. Beer Batter and Fish taste good...and fries were good too. If you're in the area swing by.

that fried chicken was the best fried chicken i've had in my life. it's unbelievable how good that…read morewas that breading was utterly magical. It was so insanely flaky and crunchy - just the absolute perfect level of each. It had such a satisfying dark brown color rather than the light brown you see on other fried chicken. You could tell this was truly fried in as much oil as possible - which you could also tell by how the breading was even slightly damp with oil and the bottom of the carton was still somewhat wet from the oil each bite of the breading was just absolute perfection the inside of the chicken was also astoundingly good - which i wasn't expecting. the first time I took a bite of the chicken meat itself - i was shocked by how well it tasted. This wasn't your boring old bland chicken you'd find somewhere else - it had fat to it - and even if the breading didn't exist I would still really enjoy eating the chicken the only thing i wish for is the breading had some spice to it - there pretty much wasn't any of that my next absolute favorite part was the buttermilk biscuits that i got as a side. These were baked so perfectly - with a tough exterior but a soft interior. The butter dipping sauce added to this was the best part of the entire meal - it was so addicting it was impossible to resist what drags this down slightly, though, is the greek fries. I didn't think these were good at all - while they were seasoned well with pepper throughout - the cheese was a) not well distributed and b) pretty infrequent. Also, the fries themselves were pretty hard to the touch but not crispy and didn't have any softness inside. The white sauce didn't taste very good either I will say the buffalo sauce that I added as a side was quite good What puts this meal over the top is the massive portion size. It did cost a good amount (24 dollars) - but 3 of that was the greek fries which I'll skip next time in favor of a side that doesn't cost extra. The pieces of fried chicken were MASSIVE - there was so much food contained in that basket. I wasn't even able to finish this entire meal. Given that you get this much fried chicken + two sides for a decent price, the value here is pretty damn good

The first time I visited the Counter, I was in a hurry but realized I needed to eat something. I…read moreordered something online at this random place within walking distance, then stopped by on my way to the light rail station at Roosevelt. I ordered a Gyro, something that would likely be decent enough anywhere you get it. My order was ready on time and it didn't take long, but the surprise is this: the food was really good! Usually I'm disappointed, but I was not disappointed. In addition to the food, the service from the owners was impeccable. They were genuinely cheerful, helpful, and appreciated me as a customer-and I could tell. I stopped in two more times, just because they had a great product and treated me well. Look at the menu, take a chance.

Food was great and service was friendly and quick! We had amazing appetizers as well, candied bacon…read morewas divine!

We came here with some friends over the summer and overall had a great time. The patio outside is…read morepretty cute and made for a nice atmosphere. The food safety rating was a little concerning since it's quite low, and there were flies in our water, but thankfully no one got sick from the food like we initially worried about. My husband and I ordered different entrées but were accidentally given each other's dishes, so we ended up eating the wrong meals--which was frustrating, especially since we had never been there before and the dishes were similar. The waiter did mention it was his first day. Appetizers were okay--nothing bad, but nothing standout either. Despite a few hiccups, I would come back again.

This was my second visit to The Maple and I couldn't have been more pleased!…read more Situated in cute, old, little house on Roosevelt way, The Maple is the perfect brunch spot for any get-together. The restaurant was a bit chilly on this winter morning, but they had a fire roaring and warm staff to make up for it. My party ordered two breakfast sandwiches, and one of their classic breakfasts. Everything was great. Their breakfast potatoes are flavorful and plentiful, along with the rest of the meal portions. Each dish came with a small side salad as well. They didn't serve decaf coffee, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the rest of my morning. I'll absolutely be back to spend time at the maple, and would love to check out their back patio in the summer!

The Maple definitely has a "Seattle vibe" and it's a dim lit dark ambience bar/restaurant. Although…read morethe food was not bad but also not good...the portions were pretty small for the prices and there wasn't a dish that really stood out. Service was great though and all the servers were attentive, kind, and helpful. The presentation of the dishes was great but nothing stood out to where I would want to come back and I wouldn't recommend this place to a friend.

1st time at this brewery. Over 20 beers and ciders on tap. Pretty quiet with just a few other…read morepeople. Bartender friendly enough - was able to try a couple of tastes before deciding. Food truck with burgers outside but we didn't try. At least 4 TVs and there's an outside area.

Beer! It's all about the beer. Arguably one of the best Hefeweizen's brewed in the PNW…read more Unfortunately it's seasonal and they did not have it yet. No problem though, as their Gnome Homies Hazy IPA was most excellent. Friendly bartenders and a selfie booth for fun pics. Cheers!

We went to Pacific Inn and Pub on a weekday around midday, partly because it was once visited by…read moreAnthony Bourdain. The bartender was very kind, and we ordered at the bar before heading out to the patio. The outdoor seating was really nice and comfortable, especially with the heaters keeping everything warm. We ordered the fried shrimp, fried fish, tater tots, fries, and a salad. Overall, everything was delicious--the fried items were especially well done, crispy and full of flavor. The only thing we didn't really enjoy as much were the fries, but everything else made up for it. Overall, it was a really enjoyable meal in a great casual spot.

Pacific Inn is a great dive bar in Fremont. I've been here numerous times, and particularly love…read moretheir outdoor patio, which is throughly heated and covered during winter, and open-air during the summer. Their beer selection is pretty standard for a Seattle bar, and you order at the bar which makes it pretty easy to get a drink. They bring the food out to your table. Food is decent, the fish and chips are very good and overall decent bang for your buck.

I came here with a friend today around 2pm! There was a line to order but we didn't mind waiting,…read moreSunday afternoon on a sunny day so we expected it! I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and I am so glad I finally did! We ordered a few things to share and every single dish was delicious! Shrimp toast: this was a great appetizer to share! Very crispy and the sauces on the side gave it a more complex flavor! It came with a sweet mayo and chili sauce. The chili sauce is definitely spicy if you can't handle spice so beware on how much you're using if that's the case. I also really enjoyed the slaw that came with it, it was very refreshing and it had a bit of sweet mayo flavor to it, I think it's the same as the dipping sauce but I could be wrong! Fried oysters: these were delicious! I think fried oysters can be a hit or miss for me, sometimes the interior can feel too dry and feel kinda of mushy-like, like I'm eating bread rather than seafood. But this had great texture on the inside while being crispy on the outside! The sauce on the side tasted like a pepper aioli which gave the oyster a nice tang *the fried dishes were great but after having a few, it definitely felt heavy, so this would be something I share with someone else vs eating it on my own Smoked salmon belly dip: I really enjoyed this! It was creamy and had chunks of salmon in it. It wasn't too dense or thick so it was perfect for scooping onto the kettle chips. The kettle chips were lightly salted so it was the perfect combo with the dip. Clam chowder: wow I absolutely loved this! This is different than any other chowder I've had. While I love a white creamy chowder from your typical seafood places, the base being a fish stock definitely brought out the seafood flavor vs a white chowder feeling like a cream base. This chowder still felt creamy and rich without the seafood flavor being overpowered. Rockfish bowl: the crab rolls were sold out by the time we made it to the register so we opted for this instead and I am so glad that we did. I didn't really expect this to blow me away but this was such a refreshing dish that balanced out the fried dishes we got. It used viet flavors that you may typically find in a banh mi which made it refreshing and had great texture from all the different fresh ingredients and fried garlic. I also loved how the fish came in patty form mixed with pork, it was flavorful and moist. I love any type of fish tofu/patty, I think it really makes fish flavorful when it sometimes can have a really mild flavor. I'll definitely be back to try the crab rolls!

On the higher price-end, Local Tide has a small menu of gorgeous healthy and fresh dishes!…read more The shrimp toast is 100% in the top 3 bites I have had in Seattle, absolutely no doubt!!! Just be mindful that the portions are a little small for what you spend though

1st time. Good, prompt service. Game was on. Busy. Big kitchen, tall, rustic brick bar. Staff all…read moreclearly experienced and attentive. Clean. All ages. nice, comfortable vibe. Very good, ample food choices on app menu. Nice to see they invested into adult-sized silverware and quality serving dishes. And yes, yum pickled onions! Going for pulled pork w fries, she's getting the house burger. Can't wait to try the banana bread pudding! Quality ingredients, lightly seasoned, fresh cut fries. The pulled pork was a little tired. And worse they served it warm. I would order it again though. So somebody should have put the fries in sooner. Happened to be sitting across from the open kitchen where the food was going out and hats off to their tempura batter fish and chips! The portions and presentation we're well above average they were really attractive looking plates. The bartender absolutely nailed my Spanish coffee and even gave me tequila choice! It was perfect. It took a little while on the bread pudding so I ordered another Spanish coffee, now she's driving. The banana bread pudding was exceptionally good in every way! Saw some big, juicy sliders going by, she wanted to order them next time and I agreed. Overall, I would definitely go back again. And I'm not even a sports fan unfortunately. The friendly, polite atmosphere, the well deserved excellent rating, and got to love that wall behind the very well appointed bar!

Felt really sorry as one lady seemed to have the floor on mother's day, and some big soccer games…read moreday. Also seemed odd as they had more staff on earlier, but they were kinda just hanging out. Had no idea who was looking after our table. Again, not terrible just an odd method. Pretty expensive for what it is, and the food we got was not worth it really. Have been to the old one and that was WAY better. Sorry won't be going back or recommending to others.

The places is normally empty, but they do a lot of to-go orders based on what I've seen so far. But…read morethey do have good number of tables available. The decor is cozy & casual. Their boba is soft, chewy and fairly decent. I tried their Saigon milk tea and it's good. They seem to make it fresh each time you order. I have tried their poke bowls only so my review would be mainly about their poke bowls. The available shops nearby is pretty limited so having a place that sells poke has been great. Their portions are adequate and the bowl comes with some sides already added like cucumber and edamame. The selections change slightly based on availability but pretty consistent. The place has small local shop feel and I like it the way it is. Not a flashy place but a good spot to try on your day off feeling lazy or too tired from studying.

Not sure if it was because we ordered around 8pm or what, but this was by far the worst sushi I've…read moreever had -- respectfully. I'm not trying to be harsh, but if you truly enjoy sushi, I'd recommend going elsewhere. Every roll we ordered was dry, especially the crab, which tasted old. None of us could even finish our food -- it was that bad. I've never had sushi that dry before. Even my roll with spicy mayo and seared salmon somehow had zero flavor. It was honestly shocking. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but unfortunately, we won't be returning.