Surprised that this place only had 3.5 stars!…read more We were checking out West Seattle in the evening and figuring out where to get a bite. We saw this place and decided to check it out! The restaurant is pretty inside! The bar area is cool! The drinks are AMAZING! I tried the Mai Tai and banana cocktails. The bar tender/server was our bartender and made the drinks in front of us! We got 2 starters, the roti massaman -- the curry was so good with this! The fish cakes were outstanding and one of a kind! My bf and I shared a chicken pad Thai! So good! A few more ppl started trickling in too. They had America's funniest videos on!

Service at Bang Bar is fantastic and made my second experience really enjoyable. I'm excited to…read moreshare the delicious food that was ordered and happily indulged during dinner Friday night! - Basil fried rice 10/10 - must get, so delicious, add a fried egg to it to make it extra special! - Boat noodles 9/10 - reminds me of pho (beef) broth, missing a bit of tanginess & bitterness from pork blood but very delicious overall - Phad Thai tofu (10/10) - good noodle texture, choice of soft or fried tofu, fresh & flavorful - Tom Yum Tofu (9/10) - more on the citrus/tangy side which I prefer, lots of mushrooms and pairs well with soft tofu - Green Curry Tofu (8/10) - lots of tofu, comes with rice and flavorful, just missing a bit of spice kick Overall when you mention 2 stars, everything is quite enjoyable just a hint of spiciness. Food came out fairly quick. Environment was cozy, inviting, love the sound of trickling water from the fountain. Although Friday night wasn't busy, I hope this review boosts their rating for patrons to come & try food at Bang Bar. I gave it a try 8/9 years ago and things have really turned around! I definitely will come back again for dinner. Overall, great experience and one of the better Thai restaurants in this part of town.

The food was great. Three prices were reasonable for the portion sizes. Service was awesome and the…read moreplace was clean. Definitely recommend.

Husband ordered the Ruben and I ordered fish&chips. The…read more"fries" were good. Our second time eating here. Sad to say we won't be back. I really wanted to give it a second chance before making my mind up to "not stop by again" to even consider eating here again. There is no pride in the food they put out and it shows plus the prices are too expensive. Eat there at your own leisure folks. As in "don't" go hungry. On a scale from 1-10 (10 being excellent) I rate it a 1. Try a smaller menu and find a cook who has pride in his/her cooking this is how you can improve for starters.

We came to Shadowland on Friday at 10:15 PM for a drink and a snack. We were able to be seated…read moreright away. I got a kick out of both Star Wars and SpongeBob being played on the bar TVs while we decided on our order! Loved the chill vibe here. We ordered pickle chips to split-these were INCREDIBLE-they came with ranch, and they were crispy and chewy. They were addicting, and not greasy, oily or heavy in the batter they used to fry them. These managed to be both filling and light. Absolute win. I ordered an ABV free drink, True North. This was one of my favorite drinks I have ever had. I loved this combination of lime, ginger beer, hibiscus and the Pathfinder Hemp & Root. This was my first time trying this line of ABV free spirit, and I was blown away. True North was refreshing, not too sweet, bubbly and bright. We will definitely be coming back-there were lots of foods and cocktails we wanted to try.

Drinks for the drinkers. A decent food menu, but I'll get into that more in a bit. It has a nice…read moreatmosphere, but wait staff can be hit or miss. You might have to wait for them to remember what they are selling, or flag them down for a check. If there were drink specials that made more sense, I could see a legitimate reason to spend time here drinking. This Goblin would pass on the food. I don't come here to eat. The food: expensive for what it is. Long ago dear reader, this Goblin worked in food service. He can spot "ready-made foods" from a mile away. This place leans more "eating to satiate", than "eating to satisfy", no matter how hard I fight my Goblin brain. Each meal, I come to terms with the sucker I am for eating a $27 omelette before tip. Herein lies our problem dear reader. Do I want a hummus plate for $12-15, that is essentially a disassembled and then reassembled menagerie of pre-made product on a plate? Or how about a cup of some mid-gumbo for $8? As a Goblin I have eaten many old soups out of a dirty cauldron, but Mid-Gumbo tastes like how Jack Harlow must feel waking up and telling himself he got blacker. Concerning the food (and Jack Harlow), it's about more than just lack of seasoning.

Great bartenders, great ambiance, and most of all great PINBALL. My review needs to be at least 85…read morecharacters.

We went on a Sunday night with the sole intention of getting a burger. We got two smash burgers,…read moreand some fries and mozzarella sticks. The burgers were super good! Fries were skinny which is a personal favorite of mine, and the mozzarella sticks were in point. Nothing crazy for the sticks, but they were fried just right. I think they have different chefs but I believe the head chef is there Sunday nights. I highly recommend going in for a smash burger!

Matador is incredible. I hear they may serve all ages pretty soon. We've been waiting years to take…read moreour son there for the Grande Nachos, but he'll be 21 in August, so it won't matter anyway. We've tried all kinds of things there, but what really keeps us coming back are the nachos. They are amazing! Sometimes better than others, but 80% of the time, they're truly incredible. Especially for $7.00 during Happy Hour. We don't get a protein, but my wife and I have never been able to finish them all. You can get them and even a couple of margaritas or beers without breaking the bank! Give it a try!

I really wanted to like this place but it keeps disappointing. I used to go to the Portland…read morelocation and I've gone to this location since moving to Seattle a few times -- dinner, lunch and HH. The service is always off. This time our host didn't been greet us. Our server this time was short with her exchanges, forgot the utensils, never checked in on us, needed to track her down to get utensils and the check. The place is a good size and had maybe 10 people not including the people at the bar. The food has always been off too. The carnitas is always dry and hard. I'd stick with the nachos and shrimp dishes. I wish there was another Mexican spot. But honestly, save your money and just head to chipotle.

What a cute spot! So cozy and eclectic!…read more The bartender was so nice and the cocktails were on point! Such friendly patrons as well! We got so many good recommendations for things to do and see. So glad we gave this place a go!

What a super cute bar!!! A friend suggested this place for drinks before dinner. It's a really cozy…read morebar with a whimsical drink menu. Not sure if they do like rotate with different themes for their cocktails, but when i went last week, the wall had a list of Lord of the Rings themed cocktails - very creative! I ended up ordering the Evenstar which had gin and elderflower in it (i love elderflower) and it was so refreshing and delicious! Our bartender was friendly and awesome and the bar is dog-friendly (check out all the polaroids of past doggo guests - it's the cutest!). There's some bar seating downstairs and a super cute living room space upstairs. I love this place so much and can't wait to come back!

I was craving a good coffee, so I went through my bookmarks and stumbled upon this cafe. Parking…read morewas a bit of a hassle, but not too bad. I was able to find street parking nearby. There was some renovation going on, so there weren't any seats available for dine-in. However, there was a bench inside where we sat to enjoy our coffee, which worked out since I love having coffee at cafes, especially in their cute mugs. The quality of the coffee was amazing easily one of the best I've had in Seattle. I also appreciated their efficient setup: the barista takes your order and makes it at the same time. You might have to wait in line a bit longer, but you get your coffee right away instead of waiting for your name to be called later. Just be prepared for a line, but it's totally worth it!

During our trip to Seattle, I'd say Current Coffee served the best coffee I've ever had…read more I'm so glad that I found this place. We picked up a couple of bags of beans from the shop, but all the credit goes to their amazing barista and owner. You can truly tell how passionate and skilled they are in their craft. We loved it so much that we visited twice, and both times the drinks were absolutely perfect (tried cappuccino and espresso with hot chocolate) The café has such a cozy, relaxing city vibe; I noticed many people upstairs reading, studying, and working. I'd love to come back someday and spend more time there, savoring their coffee to the fullest.

I have been meaning to try this place for a while, especially since I work in the area, and I'm so…read moreglad we finally stopped in. We came by on a Sunday late afternoon for what we thought would be a quick dinner, and it ended up being such a lovely meal. We ordered the pad thai, pad kee mao, banh xeo, and the mango trout. Even though the restaurant was fairly busy, everything came out in a timely manner and tasted so fresh and thoughtfully prepared. One thing I really appreciated was how flavorful and tender the meats were in each dish. You could tell the proteins were marinated and cared for before being added in, instead of just tossed into a noodle dish as an afterthought like I've experienced at other places. It made such a difference. The mango trout was such a standout. The trout was a great size, and the mango was firm, crunchy, and fresh, which I absolutely loved. The banh xeo was also delicious: thin, crispy, and served with fresh herbs that weren't wilted at all. The nuoc mam was perfect too, not overly sweet, light, balanced, and just right with the banh xeo. Portions were generous, and we ended up taking food home because we couldn't finish everything. That is always a good problem to have. Most of all, I really want to mention how welcoming the service was. Lynda took such great care of us and made the whole experience feel warm and personal. You can tell this is a place with heart behind it, and I truly hope more people in the neighborhood give it a try. It's not easy running a small business, especially in a beautiful but busy area like Alki, and restaurants like this deserve to be supported. We'll definitely be back. Thank you so much, Lynda, for such a wonderful meal and for making us feel so welcome!

Lotus on the Beach is located right across from Alki Beach and has nice views of the water. The…read moreinside decor is nice and the service is quick. I ordered a beef Pad see ew and the beef was amazingly tender. My only comment was that I wish it was a little more affordable. It would be great if they had a happy hour menu.