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    Opal Tavern

    3.8 (4 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars

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    16 years ago

    This was an OK dive bar. There was Karaoke, but it wasn't the best quality. I ordered a bagel dog and was able to finish it.

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    14 years ago

    Loved my experience here. The people are friendly and the live band was awesome if I lived in Washington I would be a regular!

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    The Mule Tavern - Cukes and ranch

    The Mule Tavern

    4.4(59 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $

    I've been wanting to go to The Mule Tavern foreverrrr because my boyfriend never stops talking…read moreabout how it's one of his favorite dives. I've been to Sidepony, the Mule's sister bar, which I absolutely love, so I've been dying to get in here! We finally got the chance before a Rainiers game recently and had a great experience. It's definitely bigger than I expected but the vibe is awesome. Like Sidepony, the decor is super eclectic and fun. There's a photobooth as well which is a fun touch. The back patio space is also really cool - it's also dark as it's covered, so I imagine it gets pretty warm back there in the hotter summer days. They don't have a giant food menu but they have a few sandwiches to choose from. We both got their grilled cheese which you can never go wrong with. Another notable part of our visit was the bartender - he was so nice! Extremely personable and handled holding down the entire bar by himself, including the cooking. Definitely will be added into our dive rotation. Can't wait to come back!

    I've been here twice now. Definitely a locals hang. Very clean dive bar with no fried food. Gender…read moreinclusive restrooms with fun decorations. Bartenders are always friendly and welcoming. My only complaint was the grilled cheese with "tomato soup". That was not tomato soup and that was not a ramekin. Drag bingo was a blast! I will definitely be back for that!

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    Boom Boom Room - Boom Boom Room Bar

    Boom Boom Room

    4.3(274 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$
    Romantic vibe
    Takes reservations

    The BBM has been on my list for some time & I am so happy I finally got to try it out!…read moreFirst thing's first, it is a small and intimate space with cozy and ambient vibes. Seating is limited, but the bar is fully stocked! We ordered the chicken caesar salad and the Lil Saigon Sliders. The salad was fresh and crunchy, chicken well seasoned and tender, and the caesar dressing was BOMB! But those sliders..... WOW. The sliders bring everything you love about a banh mi to a mini slider that is the perfect snack size (although, they were so good we ended up ordering another) Our waitress was super kind and helpful with ordering, even suggesting a cocktail that was delicious. I can't stop thinking about how surprisingly good everything was and I cannot wait to come back for more!

    Honestly... I'm not sure where to start here we had a reservation, ten of us together. They put us…read morein the Sinatra Room which is *sweaty* hot. The waitress even mentioned it was hot in this room and when we commented on it she just said yeah it sucks. I have Celiac so this is not a dietary choice, it's a medical restriction. I asked about gluten free options and she said nothing is gluten free (even though the website says it gluten free options available). She then said the best option for me would be the mushrooms or the wings because they are lightly breaded and she is gluten free and does well with those. We paid for our drinks and left. I won't be coming back and it's not because of the menu.

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    Pacific Southern - Catfish Sandwich

    Pacific Southern

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    So.........restaurant business is hard! We love this place but the food is I feel barely hanging on…read moreand it is more of a community comfort food place. Which there is nothing wrong with that. The service is ways excellent here!!!! The vibe of this place is amazing. The jambalaya and cornbread is so mouth watering it would make you not share it with your one family. But here is the tea!!! I can see where some of the food needs improvement but most restaurants these days are in the same situation. There are items I would not order again but others I love and a person must pick and choose their own individual items based on their preferences. I appreciate the restaurant being in busy and please get your food rating back to Great! Because Fair had me a bit side ways. Has always thank you all for your support and please continue to stay safe and healthy out there! See you at my next bite :0)

    We had an amazing server - Jenny. Such great hospitality!!!!.It was obvious this place has a lot of…read moreregulars and the entire staff was loving on everyone like we're all family. I ordered PAC SOUTH omelette. No green onions, chose hash browns instead of toast and had side biscuit and gravy. Unfortunately the hash browns were really crackly dry. Maybe I should've had the red potatoes instead. The Omelette was surprisingly good. The sweetness of the pork with the bbq sauce was fascinating and tasty. If I had it again I'd ask to add a squirt of bbq inside or ask for more sauce on top. Hubby ordered the Shrimp and Grits. They were great and better than most places we've had them out. Hubby crumbled his side of bacon on top. They were Creamy, savory, cheesy and served piping hot. Jenny said sometimes people ask to add andouille sausage or catfish on top. Last - OMG that was a THICK biscuit! It was super dense. The gravy was delicious. But the biscuit takes up most the room on the plate. So my gravy to biscuit ratio was off. I still took half my omelet and half my biscuit in a to go box. Left the hash browns. They have BIG portions. Amazing atmosphere and service. If you come in from the front door there is a small counter seating area as well as booths and tables. Beyond that main room there is more space in the back. Keeping this place on the list for sure!!!

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    Cinnamon Roll French Toast

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    Dawson's Bar & Grill

    Dawson's Bar & Grill

    4.2(58 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $

    Wendy Wendy Wendy... Walking into Dawsons and seeing you…read morebehind the bar immediately brings a smile to my face. Your personality is a vibe. Your service is quick. Your Bloody Marys are incredible. Fried chicken was delicious. Breakfast is always great too. But really Wendy makes the whole experience. There's another woman bartender there who's also great. Just not sure of her name (yet). Anytime I'm in the area I for sure stop. Love a good dive bar and this one is up there.

    First, I absolutely love the open mic night here and dance floor was so much fun…read more Our server was great! She made sure our table had plenty of water and always made sure our sips never went dry. My issue was the food. So to keep me safe I always order a side salad, but I needed a little protein so I also ordered some grilled chicken on the side with ranch dressing. Most of the way through my salad the started to turn in my stomach. Once the spicy chicken came out, I requested to send it back, due to the menu not specifying that the spicy chicken is only grilled chicken with Sriracha sauce poured it all over it. The menu specifies grilled with spices. Not true unfortunately. I decided to eat the grilled chicken that was plain and again my stomach started to turn. I honestly couldn't figure out if it was the chicken, the salad or the ranch dressing that was not sitting right in my stomach and boy! Let me tell you later on that evening. I ended up in the middle of the night not in the best situation. I unfortunately had food poisoning of some sort. I still think this is a great establishment to go and hang out to hear musicians, artist, and entertainers play and they have a great selection of drinks. I am taking a drawback on ordering food. As always, stay safe out there and thank you for following my reviews. I appreciate all the support. See you at my next bite.

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    Salted Rim Bar & Kitchen - Beef Wellington bites

    Salted Rim Bar & Kitchen

    4.3(23 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    What an extra special Birthday celebration with great friends both old and new. Michelle, Mee…read moreYeong, CC, and Meiko really outdid themselves and took amazing care of us on this special occasion. Can't say enough regarding how much we love coming here! The food is awesome! Tonight we enjoyed a little bit of everything on the menu. Chicken skewers with peanut sause, the weekly special fresh wraps with chicken and pork, jalapeño poppers, the Thai chicken cucumber salad, amazing fries two ways, wings both naked and garlic parm, and the bbq baos! As always, the service was over the top! These ladies were getting after it! This place is a real treasure in UP!! The build out and ambiance is fantastic! Only found Salted Rim about a month ago, but have been back 5-6 times since! It is now our go to date night joint! Thanks again for an absolutely amazing evening! We will see you again real soon!

    Met my friend for her birthday and she recommended this place. It hasn't been open that long and it…read morewas very busy. We sat at a table that we put two tables together because they were too small. It worked out for us two. There were reserved tables, so I was happy with what we had since it was going to get crowded at 4-430 already. We parked in the parking garage which is free, and went upstairs and it is pretty easy to find in University Place. Once there, cool ambience- big long bar! And they have the games on so feels fun and sporty. Good spot for happy hour or quick bites with friends. Once it got crowded, hard to hear but the drinks were GREAT! I didn't get photos but I had the old fashioned and espresso martini. We also had the beef Wellington from happy hour which takes 30 minutes so order ahead! And the hummus plate. Since it was her bday they gave us a complimentary, free dessert which was a wonderful gift and gesture but also delicious! Will come back!!!

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    Salted Rim Bar & Kitchen - Great interior.

    Great interior.

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    Spam fried rice with egg. Husband loved it

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