Talking Cedar is a solid alternative to the dining at great Wolf Lodge…read more It's just around the corner with ample parking. We got there around 6:30 PM on Thursday evening and the wait was about 20 minutes for families, but we sat at the bar at a high top and got right in. We found service to be friendly and prompt. The gentleman who was taking care of us was attentive without being pushy. We started with the fried pickles which came out with ranch and aïoli for dipping. It was a huge portion. Tasty indeed. While I know pickles are inherently salty, I did find these to be exceptionally salty, leaving me to wonder if the batter was also salted, which definitely would not be necessary. Just know that if you are planning on ordering them. We also both got the Smoked Steak Salad. The salad was fresh and nicely dressed. Both of them came with a very generous serving of meat. The meat was just OK. They do not ask you how you would like your steak cooked, so once I got it, that made sense. I'm guessing they don't just smoke it for a little bit and finish the cooking it another way because it is well done with some rough bits - perhaps leftovers from something else. Honestly, I would prefer to have a nice juicy steak on top of a salad, and while I enjoyed this enough, I probably would not get it again for this reason. We both got a beer flight too, and found all four choices to be really good! I will definitely come back here when I'm tired of options at Great Wolf. I'd be interested in trying their sandwiches, as I saw a couple people with French Dips that looked really good.

Last weekend was the second time my family & I visited Talking Cesar Restaurant, this time with my…read moremom with us (from out of town). We were excited, greeted nicely and were sat down pretty quickly. Then it took a turn. Our waiter took alittle while to get to us. Once he did, he was basically rushing to get our order. 20 mins later came back with our water and my husbands Bourbon Flight. This is me by the way looking at my photo album to track the time. 25 mins later our appetizer came and they were delish. We had ordered Garlic Parmesan Wings and Giant Pretzel. We waited over an hour and our waiter finally comes back to tell us that due to a Big Table outside our food is running behind, we said that's fine. 30 mins later, he comes back and tells us he mistakenly did not put our orders in and he takes full accountability but the fact that he only placed 1/2 of order and realized it an hour and a half later and waited 30 mins passed to tell us was beyond acceptable. We had a 1 year old and a 2.5 year old babies with us, we got there at 5:15pm and left at 8pm with no Main Course, we decided to leave and they offered to give us our main dishes for free and that had to pay for our apps and drinks. At that point, we weren't even hungry anymore- we were more upset than hungry. Word of Advise- don't dismiss a table of 5 for a table of 20. That party of 20 already includes 16%-18% Gratuity on their Tab, whereas a table of 5 could be giving you 20%-25% Gratuity for yourself only & not to have to share with other servers esp. if you are given cash. That table of 5 could sit there for hours just sitting and chatting and won't turn the tables over to new guest, whereas a table of 5 can eat, enjoy their meal, give good tip and leave within an hour and a half. And you'll have new table instantly, more money for you. To the kitchen staff, don't walk past your guests when they're asking you a question and as if they didn't exist. I'd hate to think it's Race Discrimination because we were the only Asians there but that's definitely how it felt.

I made a trip to celebrate my Aunts 100th Birthday in Rochester WA. My cousin her daughter is her…read moreMom's care giver which is a 24hr, 7 days a week job. I was lucky to be able to take my dear cousin like a sister to me out to her favorite food Mexican. Luckily for us we stumbled upon this place. We got seated right away and we ordered margarita and piña colada. They have two sizes small and large and the small is pretty big. My cousin is a vegetarian so she had the nachos and I had the large enchilada 1/2 of it was chicken and the other half was beef. I never had an enchilada as one. It's usually two separate enchiladas which made my meal unique and different. It was super tasty. I asked for green sauce and there was no issue. The rice was absolutely delicious and you could tell it was made from scratch. I really enjoyed the complementary chips which came with bean dip! Always a score when they bring you hot bean dip! The staff were super friendly. The downsize they were super busy so it took longer than usually to get your food but so worth the wait!!!

Food was great and the handmade margaritas were delicious! Ask for handmade, no mixer fresh…read moresqueezed all the way!

The service was absolutely amazing The food was soo good it…read morejust melts my in my mouth

I stopped tonight after my husband requested pizza after we both worked late,, OMG it's so good! We…read moregot the 12 topping and will be back several times for our pizza! The staff were great and deserved the tip I left! See you again soon.

We had the breakfast buffet at Timbers during our stay at the Great Wolf Lodge. It was the standard…read morehotel buffet. We had a good breakfast, no complaints.

Timbers is a new spot inside of Great Wolf Lodge. At the moment, it's their sit down restaurant,…read morebut rumor has it that it will soon morph into an Italian buffet once Fireside reopens. The menu isn't super extensive but there's something for everyone. You won't find the kid's menu online, but rest assured that they have a decent one. I had the Shrimp Alfredo which was pretty decent, but everyone who works there will tell you to order the Honey Bourbon Salmon, so that's on my list. The gentleman who brings your food to you is named Axel, and he's exceptionally helpful and goes out of the way to make sure you have everything you need. The bar is a great addition because it's right in the lobby where you can keep an eye out on your kid but still get some adult time in. Bartender Emily makes REALLY good drinks. Ask for her fruity special with Tequila and a Tajin rim. Kyle is super sweet and fun to talk to as well. There's an attached bar that has excellent cocktails. You don't have to be in the restaurant to sit there. They run about $14. They have staple and higher end choices and you'll definitely find something you like.

Love the food and the service, but its super frustrating that the hours online are wrong, and they…read moreclose randomly even within their new hours posted at the drive thru. And you cant call ahead to make sure they are open because they either dont pick up, or you end up sitting on hold until the line disconnects. Again, I love Big Ts, the food is some of the best bbq around! But these things make choosing Big Ts hard. Especially when we live a 20 minute drive away and there is never any way of knowing if they are actually open.

Friendly service. Great quality food. Reasonable price. Recommend!…read more(No Dinning in, tables outside)

Blast from the past!! When I was a kid we would bring meats here for custom orders for meat sticks…read moreand sausages. Place is still amazing as ever! Enjoy a Dicks Brewing Company Beer along with a great meal. Ensure to grab a growler and a few packs of meat sticks on the way out! Service was phenomenal as I needed a quick gift box and they put together while I had lunch to ensure I did not arrive at the party without an amazing food gift while traveling! Small seating area to enjoy with groups both large and small. Don't pass this one up, they have a flavor for everyone!!

This was a neat place and I'm glad I visited. I ventured off my path from Portland to Seattle to…read morevisit Dicks Brewing and North West Sausage because it was in Diners Drive Inns abs Dives. It's off the beaten path and seems to be in a camping community. It's very rustic and old school cabin like inside. It's warm and welcoming. The young girl behind the counter was very good especially for her age. She was friendly and knowledgeable, overall a good help in me making my decision. I went with the Bratwurst and it didn't disappoint. With still a long way to go and a very late arrival time I had to try the smoked steak French dip. When I got to my hotel I want to try it and have it the next day but I couldn't stop it was outstanding. If you have an opportunity to c visit don't pass it up.

Judy's was a great find during our stay at Great Wolf Lodge. The breakfast was excellent, the…read moreservice was fast and friendly, and the prices were much better than eating onsite. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and our food came out quickly even with a busy dining room. If you're staying at Great Wolf Lodge, I'd highly recommend making the short trip over to Judy's for breakfast. Good food, good people, and a great value.

I had fry bread. Very good. Husband had country fried steak. He enjoyed it…read more Service was fast and very nice Only thing that could have been better was the coffee. On the weaker side for us

Very little pepperoni and pizza was constructed carelessly. Would definitely go with the other…read moreoptions here.

Let's face it - NOTHING at GWL is cheap, but if you are looking for the most economical route for…read moreyour stay, Hungry as a Wolf is your best bet. I do like the updated online ordering now. Pizza is about the equivalent of Pizza Hut. They also have basic salads and two baked pastas. You can order a half and half pizza if you want. The seating area has improved dramatically. Pizzas will run you $20-25 for full size.

Skip the bar at Great Wolf Lodge and come down the street to…read morethe Junction Bar. Great service and well priced drinks.

The junction is your classic dive bar. Karaoke, cold drinks, great food, and a guaranteed good…read moretime. The bartenders are all amazing, especially Renee. The food is pretty amazing, classic bar food. When it's not karaoke night, they have live bands or one in house juke box machine. It's a great spot and truly some of the best vibes around. Highly recommend a great night at the junction. Also, they don't have pool tables.

Yes, as has been mentioned in several other reviews, this is the restaurant located inside the…read morewaterpark of Great Wolf Lodge. As such, expectations should be for food that's about 20-30% more expensive than you'd get elsewhere and the quality will likely vary based on who's standing in front of the grill/fryer. This review is based on my own experience. I ordered a "Tipping Bucket" (giant ice cream in a plastic bucket) on my phone for $18. I got a text with an ETA for my order and, in less time than expected, another text saying it was ready. Cool! Went to the pickup area with my kiddos and stood around for a couple minutes. As I wasn't seeing any ice cream buckets put up in the window, I let one of the workers know that I had a text that my order was ready. She apologized that their ice cream machine was broken, but they expected it fixed within half an hour or an hour. Oh no. With a swarm of kids around me, there would be no immediate ice cream gratification! She offers me a refund or an IOU. I take the IOU - frozen sugar will be had. Well, this is a five star review and the experience is pretty sideways at this point. That's where our waterpark hero SUSAN comes in! My kids aren't throwing a fit, but they do look disappointed. Susan leans over the counter and asks if they'd like to have an ICEE drink while they wait. Eyes light up, "thank yous" were exchanged, and my kids happily ran off to do a craft while they fixed the machine. What I appreciate most was that Susan offered. It really felt like she just wanted to make our day a bit more fun, and she totally nailed it. Oh yeah, and when we came back for that "Tipping Bucket," my whole family almost died it was so much soft serve deliciousness. Layers of cookies, candies, brownies, marshmallow, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and soft serve totally overwhelmed my whole crew to where we couldn't even finish. Yeah, the food is on the expensive side, but our dessert was more than reasonably priced for the enjoyment we got out of it. Thanks Susan for saving the day!

Just an overly expensive fast food joint…read more The fries and nachos are good. Hard pass on the chicken sandwich. Mostly came here for draft beer, but again... expensive at 10.50 for a 20 oz beer.