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    Sam's Tavern

    3.2 (432 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SAM'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sammy's 50/50 Burger   No bar back, no bartender and one poor waitress doing everyone else's job. Management needs a lot of work.
    Mekaile B.

    No bar back, no bartender just 1 poor waitress doing the work of everyone else. Management needs to step up and do better.

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    Pooja S.

    I work about two blocks away, so Sam's tavern is a staple for most people but I went for the first time on a Friday during happy hour. I was seat yourself and it was not too crowded with nice weather around 5 pm, so we opted to sit outside. They had some decent deals on shots + beer, and a pride menu, but I opted for a cocktail. Service is quite slow. At one point people in my party went to order at the bar since it had been a while since our waitress had come outside but they said no at the bar and ensured us our waitress would be right out, which to be sure, was true. Drinks overall tasted fine though, as were their sliders. They don't split checks and added an automatic gratuity for my party of 6. Not a bad place overall but definitely not amazing, but will likely be back!

    Quinoa Bowl Veganized
    Charles F.

    Sam's looks like a fun place. I would love to watch a Kraken, Seahawks, or Mariners game here. A daytime lunch spot before meeting with Amazon proved to be very quiet and that was okay. There are limited vegan options here so vegans and vegetarians, you'll need to ask nicely to make accomodations. I spoke to our server and did that. She was very accommodating and very sweet to ask the kitchen about the dressing for my Quinoa salad. My salad was very big and very tasty. Food quality was excellent and I enjoyed every bite. I can't speak to everyone else's meals but for the most part, they ate what they ordered.

    The bar.

    Work trip to the area. I'm a dive bar kinda guy and this is an upscale version of one. Nice set of regional beers on tap and it looks like they rotate them. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bartender (Ryan) was attentive and friendly. Plenty of space to find your vibe and big TVs for sports. I enjoyed a version of the 50 burger (half beef half bacon).

    Fall drink menu

    Great place for a drink Saturday evening! Good atmosphere for watching sports or have a visit with a friend. The bartender was helpful finding something interesting for my taste.

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    Still love this place!! First time back in many years and it's still awesome! Great food, friendly, clean.

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    Food was mediocre and 20% service fee. Sam's Tavern reported my earlier review pointing out the service fee. Shady business practices.

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    Incredible service. Wonderful experience. Leeks is the greatest bartender in the SLU by FAR. Period.

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    Incredible service. Wonderful experience.Nice set of regional beers on tap Cobb Salad was great! Good atmosphere for watching sports

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    Ask the Community - Sam's Tavern

    Do yall show UFC fights?

    Yes

    Is this a good spot to watch a Monday night football game?

    Yes

    Are kids allowed?

    No, they're 21+ only. Redmond location is only kid friendly location.

    Is this place family-friendly?

    It's self seating and the atmosphere is kinda sports bar 21+. So if you're coming with a large family probably not. The clientele is amazon and biotech people, so it could be rowdy it could not be. If you want classic American and family friendly… Read more

    Are dogs allowed inside?

    Yes, dog's are allowed inside. I take my GSD to the Pike place location all the time.

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    Stopped into Shorty's across the street from Bangrak after lunch and WOW... this place was a blast…read more It's quirky as hell and I mean that as a compliment. They've got tons of pinball machines, but the thing I absolutely LOVED were the booths with the pinball machines built right into the tables. I've never seen that before and immediately thought it was such a cool idea. Definitely the kind of spot you stop into for a drink and then end up hanging out way longer than you planned. Overall just a really fun little bar with a lot of character. I'd absolutely come back.

    Love this bar. We have been here countless times and it's great vibes every time…read more Lots of regulars. Smoking area in front of the bar. They have games, an ATM to get quarters to play the games, free condoms box above the quarter ATM. And my favorite part a Photo Booth! A great bar to me has a Photo Booth, street fighter, and private booths. This has it all. Love how we can have fun playing games, taking pics, choosing a song, and having great conversations in the comfy booths. Service is helpful. One night one of the games ate our quarters up and never worked so we let the bartender know and a few minutes later he gave us our quarters back. Staff is efficient and keeps the bar clean picking up any left behind glasses quickly. The bar is quirky and fun. Private and comfy booths, and lots of clowns everywhere. Sad clowns, happy clowns, creepy clowns, and more clowns than you can count! The bathrooms are unisex with plenty of stickers to look at. Always hand soap and toilet paper available even when busy. Hard working staff! Some areas of the bar like near the bathrooms have flashy lights and makes it feel like you're at the circus. The vibe is laid back and care free. Have yet to try the food so no words on that quite yet! Always a great time at Shorty's. Literally one of my favorite bars! Highly recommend!

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    Tables are made from pinball machines
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    Spicy Pepperand Cheese Hot Dog, topo Chico seltzers
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    Loretta's Northwesterner

    Loretta's Northwesterner

    4.2
    (698 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    Loretta's Northwesterner still has it! I'm drinking a delicious Amber Ale from one of my hometown…read morebrewers. The guy behind the bar is a big ol' badass! The other front of house guy, kind of a more wiry guy named Brian with a hysterical t-shirt, is cool AF too. The beer selection remains extraordinary! I just spotted a Lucille grapefruit that's a favorite of one of my sweet Aunt's. That'll be my next beer, guaranteed! Here's to you, Aunt Dee! Cheers to Loretta's Northwesterner and the great people who make it iconic!

    One of the dishes I miss after moving to Seattle from the Midwest is the humble tenderloin…read moresandwich. A giant plate-sized piece of pork, pounded flat, breaded and deep fried? Yes please. After finding out about Loretta's Northwesterner, which is basically the only place in Seattle that serves tenderloin sandwiches, we made it a priority to visit on a surprisingly rainless and cloudless February winter weekend. Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich ($18) - That's the stuff. A perfectly fried and breaded tenderloin, easily 3 or 4 times the size of the almost vestigial bun, topped high with veggies (on the side, of course, to assemble to taste). It's a very respectable size, larger than many places I've visited in Indiana and Iowa. Thick breading encrusts a perfectly cooked tenderloin, allowing a hard crispy shell to develop, while the interior meat, pounded flat, remains tender yet moist. Both the breading and pork are liberally seasoned with salt, pepper, and spices, which creates a well seasoned bite. They include tons of romaine, red onion, tomatoes, and tangy pickles - with everything in place, I almost had to unhinge my jaw to eat the sandwich. The bottom bun is slathered with an ungodly amount of mayo. It's necessary to add more creaminess and fat to the relatively lean meat. The one qualm I have that prevents me from anointing this sandwich the best in the west: the bun. While toasted on all sides, it's dry and kind of crumbles apart while eating. Otherwise, this sandwich is excellent and easily competes with the many pork tenderloins I've eaten in the Midwest. (5/5) Fries ($6) - A $6 basket comes with a generous portion of freshly fried potatoes. The fries are skin on, which basically makes these crisp starchy sticks a health food. I found them to be fried a bit too far, rendering the interiors fluffy but dry. They have good crisp exteriors, though, and aren't overly salted. (4/5) Tavern Burger ($7) - Loretta's is actually more famous for their burgers than the tenderloins, with many publications in Seattle claiming they serve the best in the city. People often recommend getting the Double Tavern Burger, but we opted for the single given that we were planning on a couple of stops for desserts and pastries afterwards. For a full meal, I'd definitely want to upgrade to the double - the single isn't that large, probably comparable to a cheap fast food burger with a slightly larger patty. The beef is heavily charred in flavor, lending a great smoky aroma and a beefy bite. It's cooked well done, so the entirely of the burger is the same brown color, but there's more than enough moisture coming from the other ingredients to offset the dryness of the beef. There's a requisite slice of melted American cheese on top and plenty of fatty mayo-based secret sauce underneath, dressing a bunch of chopped onion and sliced pickle. The tanginess from the pickle balances out the fat and meat quite well. I'm not sure I'd call the burger the best in the city, but it's certainly pretty good. (4/5) I don't eat at dive bars very often, but I'd definitely return to Loretta's for the tenderloin sandwich. It's not a dish commonly found in the PNW and the fact that Loretta's rendition is actually really good, is a boon to the city. Bathrooms - Two tiny unisex rooms

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    Screwdriver Bar

    Screwdriver Bar

    4.2
    (93 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Amazing spot for a dive bar and a cool experience. Customer service was off the charts and is a…read moreplace I'll keep visiting. Highly recommend!

    During my Fall stay in Belltown this cool quaint spot was recommended to me based off of a set of…read morecriteria I asked from my bartender at another spot: dive-y, cocktails, preferably records/vinyl DJs, and cool vibes. The bartender said Screwdriver Bar. I looked it up, closed my tab, and walked over to Screwdriver Bar which was a short walk back to my hotel. Score! First off don't get confused. There is one (1) door attendant possibly for two venues?! I want to say there was a venue on top of this bar. Either way I saw Screwdriver Bar was downstairs so be sure you kinda know where you are going. Screwdriver Bar is (seemingly) free from a cover. I walked down the steps and entered a whole world of vinyl records, throw back artwork and memorabilia that filled the very top of the ceiling all the way down to the tables and floor. This spot made me feel welcomed right off the bat with laughter, people dancing, and a busy bar staff serving up all the drinks from tallboys to fancy hand shaken cocktails. I really enjoyed my time here when I visited. On the menu I thought I saw a dumpling type of food situation going on. I know I smelled good warm food smells but I did not have a chance to order anything (I ate somewhere else). Mostly locals here which made me feel good as the recommendation was spot on and the others here were all having a great time which was the vibe I needed during my stay in Belltown.

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    Thunderbird Tavern

    Thunderbird Tavern

    4.7
    (32 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $

    I just moved to Seattle from Austin last Friday, and my first order of business was finding a great…read moreneighborhood bar like I had in Austin. The bar should have Norm Peterson-like regulars, cheap drinks and a good jukebox. And, well, Thunderbird fits the bill. I've been here every day this week so far, and have already made a lot of new friends who are starting to feel like family. My standard well vodka soda drink only costs $3.50, just like it does at Hideout Pub in Austin, and I can manipulate the jukebox to fit my tastes with the TouchTunes app. The only flaw here is the lack of parking (only a few spots on the side), but I can always park in the nearby neighborhood and walk it, or just take Lyft. This is because the snooty strip club next door isn't willing to share its spots but is more than willing to encourage their patrons to take Thunderbird's spots. I have yet to try the food, but I have no doubt it will surpass expectations, turning the trifecta from my first paragraph into a quadfecta. To note, Hideout Pub in Austin also has great food, so this newfound quadfecta is a natural progression. The night crowd is a little different than the happy hour crowd, but not in a bad way. What I mean is, I have yet to be approached by a creeper at Thunderbird, unlike at a select few other Ballard area bars who shall remain nameless. But, there's always tomorrow night.

    First timer and will be back! Good lime. Come for the lime stay for the back patio vibes!read more

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    Blurry vod sod with lime
    SLAWDOG - german bratwurst, w/Salvadoran slaw & Tim's cascade style chips
    SLAWDOG - german bratwurst, w/Salvadoran slaw & Tim's cascade style chips
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