This is a nice place to hang out if you're an alcoholic or even not there's plenty of room, I saw…read morethree pool tables for dart boards, and a really nice bartender. Plenty of parking at the oak tree plaza in front of the theaters. I guess the only problem I has is I'm not used to 2026 liquor prices I'm used to $4 shots. But when I first came here a double crown and Coke was $8.50 now it's up to $10.75. I suppose those are the market rates these days but they do give you a strong poor if you ask for it however do not come here and drive drunk cuz I have a serious problem with people who do that. A friendly meeting place.

This place is a hidden gem. Jordan and Mady are such good bartenders.. attentive and kind!…read more I swear the beers taste better here than anywhere else I haunt. Also, Jose in the kitchen makes delicious food. He also always brings you a big smile along with your food! I recommend their house cheesesteak with tots. Fricken yumchk.

Such a fun spot for a delicious drink (or two ) ! As a dog lover myself, this spot has the decor I…read moredream about! The staff were helpful with guiding all of us towards the best drinks based on our preferences, and were super cool folks as we chatted throughout our visit. Drinks are priced well based on what's in cocktails, the size, and how great they are. We'll be back!

excellent cocktails. and they have a ("reluctant") happy hour 4-6 daily. kitchen is actually an air…read morefryer under the bar. come for the drinks. soundtrack: Neo Soul, baby! so chill. A+++ (Hiatus Kaiyote, D'Angelo, Thundercat, etc.)

Amazing!!! We got the drink that came with a Polaroid, and they really did come take a picture and…read moregive us the Polaroid. So cute! Very cool vibes inside, super unique with excellent drinks. Wanted to go again, but it was closed :(.

I've been behind a bar for more than 30 years…read more Long enough to know the difference between service and hospitality. Service is getting the drink right. Hospitality is making somebody feel seen. Dark Room made me feel seen. There was something about this place that hit me almost immediately. Maybe it was the room. Maybe it was the weirdness. Maybe it was the absolute lack of anything cookie-cutter. Maybe it was the way the staff cared without performing the fact that they cared. If you've spent any real time in Seattle bars, you know being the first-timer can sometimes feel a little rough. You walk in and have to earn your way into the rhythm of the place. Not here. Dark Room had that old-school hospitality I built a career around. The kind where somebody notices you. Reads the room. Knows when to talk, when to leave you alone, when to make a recommendation, when to surprise you. The drinks were strange and thoughtful and beautifully made. The food had personality. The room had soul. And then Ewan put a $12.87 "industry credit" on our bill. Twelve dollars and eighty-seven cents. It wasn't the amount. It was the gesture. A little nod across the bar world. A tiny act of recognition from one hospitality person to another. After 30 years in this business, I can tell you that those things matter. A lot. Because the best bars don't just serve drinks. They create a temporary world -- one with its own language, rituals, surprises, and small acts of grace. They remind you that hospitality is not about being impressed. It is about being welcomed. It is about leaving a place feeling a little more connected than when you walked in. That is what Dark Room gave me. It reminded me why I stayed in this business for so long: for the ritual, the intimacy, the creativity, the care, and the beautiful weirdness of making strangers feel at home for a few hours. The ultimate. The unique. The weird. That's the stuff. And Dark Room absolutely gets it.i

We went on a Sunday evening for Steakeasy's pop up steak frites and didn't have to wait very long…read moreto order or get our food. I got the chimichurri sauce with the 4oz steak ($15), although you could also get the 8oz version for $25. Pro tip: ask them to cut the slices a bit thinner! It's a pretty open, natural lighting, and spacious. Great place to have a casual, but feels a bit more formal(?) dinner

Definitely enjoyed my $15 steak & frites! The price is of course the best part about this. The meat…read moreis good and tasty. It's not the best quality but for this price it makes sense. I really liked having it pair with the chimmichurri sauce, and I liked it mixed with the fries too! I enjoyed how they prepared the fries. It could've been crispier, but it was still good. The service was good. Our order was taken pretty quickly and the food was served fast as well. The ambiance is good. There's a decent amount of seating, and it's first come first serve. There's a bar inside as well which is cool. I like how they decorated the place too.

Size matters. Big and wet is how we like em' and The Nut always delivers. Come for the limes stay…read morefor the vibes.

This is a super cute hidden gem. It was busy on a Friday night, with lots of people and…read moreconversation. The decor and lighting feels really cozy. The drinks are well priced and there are plenty of tables and booths to sit and play games or chat.

We drove 20 minutes from downtown Seattle and walked up with our 7yo only to be told it's a 21+…read morerestaurant. Cool if that's their thing but I didn't see that listed anywhere on their website or online. So FYI 21+ ONLY.

Lively spot for food and drink with plenty of character to boot…read more Brasserie-style food menu with plenty of French comfort food classics. Cheese boards, escargot, french onion soup, steak frites, duck confit and more. Pair with some wine or any of their specialty cocktails. Overall relaxed vibe makes for a comfortable spot for conversation over good food and drink. Friendly servers a plus. A popular spot for locals, the space can fill up but for a fun casual night out, Gainsbourg is worth a visit.

After 11 years of being in the neighborhood, I've finally had, The Maple experience with my sister…read morefriend. We sat in the beer garden, adorned with wooden picnic tables, umbrellas, and plenty of space for your Fido and conversation. The breakfast was outstanding! We enjoyed the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon and potatoes, and my steak burrito was filled with potatoes, perfectly cooked egg and potatoes that could easily be shared. Both meals arrived with a delicious hot sauce. We left stuffed! The mimosas were larger than typical and kept me on cloud nine for a good portion of the day. My sister friend loved her Shirley Temple. I'll surely return with the family and most likely share. Absolutely delicious!

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.

Have been a few times but it had been quite some time since my last visit. Three of us came on a…read moreThursday which is all day happy hour, and some solid deals on drinks and $2 off small plates - woo! Was especially interested in coming after knowing the bar manager (Sarah) has won awards in the industry. We tried: - Apricot Old fashioned $10 - great value! Strong with a hint of apricot. - Classic Martini $11 - it was Martini month when we went so martinis were featured with great prices! Definitely not my fave martini in the city but could not beat this price and it was enjoyable still. - Mezcal drink (I think it was the Sea Senora) $18, I had this and loved it. I'm a fan of mezcal and this was no exception. Great flavors. - Lamb Crepinette $17 on HH, we all enjoyed this! Not too "lamb-y" if that makes sense. - Point Judith Squid Salad - $14 on HH, I really enjoyed this salad as it reminded me of Spain/Portugal, which I'm a huge fan of. The squid was really tender and went well with the beans and olives. Super cute vibes inside and everything is really aesthetic but also great flavor/execution. I already want to go back to try more.

It's a gorgeous Seattle day and I was looking for a place to ride my bike to. Yelp said this one…read morehad bike parking so we decided to check it out. First off, it does not have bike parking. That was a little awkward (but obviously not the restaurant's fault, just an FYI). It does have giant windows, lovely staff, and $2 off plates for happy hour. I really enjoyed the lamb and the mai tai, and definitely order those again.

Spur of the moment choice, we luckily made it in under the gun for happy hour, and so happy that we…read moredid. Old fashioned, delicious; hush puppies and Caesar brussel sprouts, amazing; grill burger, so so good. Our server was great as well, we will absolutely be back (need a flight of whiskey next time).

Holy hell. Came for happy hour, had no idea what to expect, and left INCREDIBLY satisfied…read more Drinks? Great. Food? SO GOOD. People and vibes? Excellent. There was one issue with the food we received not being what we ordered that was handled right away! HIGHLY recommend hitting it during Happy Hour!

The trivia nights here are so fun. This is an ideal neighborhood bar, with great food too…read more Bartenders were nice as well.

I've been to Houndstooth plenty of times. Recently, we went on a mission to find Guinness on tap in…read moreGreenwood, and they were the only bar to have it. Score! The bartender, was great and inviting. He loved our dog--yes, dogs are allowed there! We decided to return for the NFL playoffs. We asked the bartender (a different one) to turn the music off and put the game on so we could hear it. He mentioned he didn't like football and wasn't keen on changing it. Quite bizarre for a sports pub! After a bit of begging and sincere niceness, he finally obliged. We ordered food, and anything fried took forever to come out. The bar was barely half full. My friend asked about her wings, and he stated it's very busy when football is on, and they only have one fryer. It took over an hour, and she even tried to cancel her order. The bartender was not friendly and pretty negative from the moment we walked in. Overall, the food is good with large portion sizes, which is a bonus. However, the service was disappointing. I'm giving them a 3 star since the bartender the first night we were there was a delight! He should be working all the time to have repeat customers!