THE SHORT OF IT: Very tasty food with large portion sizes, fantastic service, extremely comfortable…read moreseating, but beware, pricing is on the higher side. Great for large groups and also family friendly. THE INSIDE: -Lots of Seattle Kraken memorabilia on the walls, including sweaters from the Seattle Metropolitans. Upscale pub at its best. -Bathrooms are large, clean, easily accessible, and well stocked. -The seats are very heavy, wooden, and well made, all cushioned and cloth covered. I appreciate that it feels like an actual seat instead of a crappy piece of metal that a lot of sports restaurants seem to be transitioning towards. You will be comfortable. -Many tables overlooking three of the four sheets of ice. (Virginia Mason is the only sheet that the restaurant doesn't overlook.) -Full bar with bar seating available. FOOD AND DRINKS: -I've been coming here for years for Kraken watch parties or beer league games, and have never had a disappointing meal. Whether it's appetizer fries or a full entree or a simple cocktail, it's all been in a scale of good to great. -The crispy brussel sprouts are a highlight. Savory, sweet, perfectly cooked, and huge portion size - should be split between a minimum of two people. -The pricing is hiiiiigh (like everything else these days, I suppose). Expect minimum of $12 for an appetizer and $18-$45 per entree. It was far more reasonable the first year they were open and it's all gone up at least 30%. That being said, the serving sizes are big, and one entree could easily be split between two people. -The bar has hundreds of choices. Cocktails are fantastic. The Kraken Hat Trick was particularly nice for the summer weather paired with the World Cup slider trio and brussel sprouts. Easily fed two people. -The nachos are light and while not covered in any traditional cheeses, I rather enjoyed the spicy aioli with cotija on top. Everything tasted very fresh and the chips were thick, proper tortilla chips. Again, portion size is massive and great for splitting. SIDE NOTES: -There are discounts available for players (kids league and beer league). -Kids get an activity sheet, packaged crayons, and a covered cup of water with a straw. -I want to take a star off the rating just on pricing alone, because this is more casual pub than fancy restaurant, but considering all of the positive experiences I've had here with food, drinks, and service, I can't do it. -There is a Starbucks inside the facility with some food options, so I suppose if you're wanting a cheaper option for food to munch on while overlooking the ice, that's your only alternative to purchase on-site aside from generic concessions downstairs.

We went here for the first time today to meet family and watch the World Cup. I had the rigatoni…read moreAlfredo, my husband had the fish and chips and our son in law had the salmon rice bowl. First there was such sticker shock at the prices of everything here. Service was good at first and then my husband asked for a refill on his ice tea, and then he asked again, and asked again still no refill. Finally a different server came and after the fourth request he finally got a refill. For almost a hundred dollars for lunch for 3 people I expect better service. On the way out then our server asked if she could get us anything. Why ask on the way out?? Not sure about coming back here again

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.

I have no idea what took me so long to get to the Shambles, but it is quite the neighborhood gem…read more The food is so delicious; I know that they're known for their steaks, but the veg was just as tasty as the meat - the tomatoes, the beets, the artichokes, and those potatoes. Zoinks. The steak is a delight, too, though - don't get me wrong. I am a Hanger devotee, and the Shambles' version was stellar. Such great natural flavor - it hardly needed the demi/ butter, but gilding the lily never hurt anybody. Service here is friendly and helpful - if you have questions, the capable staff will steer you. My one note: skip dessert so that you can focus on the savory menu items (not that the sweets were bad, they just get outshone by the salty stuff).

This is a nice restaurant that you would expect to have a really great experience at. I really…read moreenjoyed my black cod meal as I'm not a huge fan of steak. It had a very unique blend of flavors. We had a reservation for 3 but were seated at a high top when the rest of the place was rather empty. It was right next to the entrance door and was a bit warm. The veggie side didn't really cut it for anyone at the table. The mushroom assortment was really tasty. Overall the place was good, but things were missing if you're spending money on a nice restaurant.

Stopped in on a Sunday at the end of brunch/beginning of lunch so we opted to order mostly from the…read morelunch menu. Tried a cornbread biscuit (which was from the brunch menu), the pork and bean chili and the kale pop salad. The biscuit was delicious. Flaky and light. The chili had a nice spicy bite to it and the portion for the bowl was very reasonable. Saving the best for last, the kale pop salad was incredible. Kale, shredded carrots, pickled onion, dried tart cherries, marinated cherry tomatoes. It was topped with little crunchy bits which I think were toasted quinoa. It came with a spicy 100 island dressing but honestly there were so many flavors you really don't need any dressing. The service was also fantastic. We sat at the bar to watch the Mariners game and Will was very attentive, helpful and patient while we decided what to order. We tried to close out with him before he left but he explained that all the tips are pooled and shared equally with staff at the end of the day which seemed pretty cool. This was the second time we have been here and will definitely be returning. Order the kale pop salad! It is apparently seasonal but may stick around if it becomes popular!

Solid food, basic pub environment…read more I'm oscillating between 3 and 4 stars, but I think for the value (at the risk of getting a smarmy response from the establishment's social media person, I will agree with other posts that despite the award-winning homemade food and staff being paid a living wage, it did feel a little pricey for what we got). My kids and I split a 13" pepperoni pizza. It was solid. Nothing special, but nothing wrong with it either. Crust was thin, but sturdy enough to pick each piece up and eat with our hands without all the ingredients sliding off. Even splitting it between 3 people, we had 2 leftover pieces to take home. I also ordered a small Caesar salad, and it was delicious. Perfect dressing-to-salad ratio, loved how it came with brioche breadcrumbs that were simply part of the salad (as opposed to so many other places that have croutons that are giant and too hard to stick with your fork so you're left eating the salad and picking up the croutons separately - often with your fingers). While this review landed on 3 stars, looking over the wide variety on the menu, I can absolutely see how others have given it 4-5 stars. There were lots of options on the menu that looked fantastic - from starters to beer bread sandwiches and pie folds. The menu also had a number of desserts that looked quite inventive, and dessert is my favorite meal of the day. I just didn't have the wisdom to choose any of those options on this visit. Definitely a place worth coming back to and seeing if those other things are as good as the menu makes them sound. In sum, it's a solid, family-friendly place. Maybe try something more creative than I did.

Duke's Seafood is the place to be for brunch in Seattle! It was busy when we arrived, which is…read morealways a good sign, but the food was worth it! Of course - we started with a dozen oysters, and the staff was kind enough to accommodate our off menu request for oyster shooters. If you're an oyster lover, definitely ask! The biggest surprise was the fish tacos - they're huge! The waiter said they would be 8 inches long, they weren't kidding lol I ordered the rockfish, and it was incredibly fresh, juicy, and packed with flavor. We also had a little 'dinghy' of clam chowder, which is their adorable mini serving! Honestly, it's one of the best clam chowders I've ever had. Even if you're ordering something else, get the dinghy so you don't get fomo. We chose to sit outside and enjoyed beautiful views of the sailboats while we ate, which made brunch scenic. I'd definitely come back!

This place is disgusting. The bathrooms litterally smell…read morelike puke. The staff is the epitome of Satrle Freeze but at a restaurant/bar. You get ignored and eye rolls. They will not check in on you. Food was a waste of money in that the quality was poor, it was nasty, greasy, and overpriced frozen aisle quality. My experience was miserable and to be honest I doubt the staff cares. You can tell they are all punching the clock for a tip and that's as far as it goes.

They had neat decorations for the holidays. The fancy burger was delicious and a bit messy…read more Fries tasted fresh. The croutons on the Caesar salad weren't like the hard, cold store bought ones. These felt a bit chewy, with a nice garlic flavor. Service was friendly and attentive. 1 star off coz the drinks had a ton of ice, so poor value there.

Checked out this place for dinner with some friends and really loved their food!…read more Everything was made fresh and used great combinations of ingredients. We got the Sausage and Pepper pizza which came tavern style. I like that the dough was not too oily but still airy with really chew and crust. The Roasted Cauliflowers were also so delicious, definitely the table's favorite. The Seasonl Watermelon Salad was fun but could use some sauce to tie everything together. Bonus point for using chicken thigh for the added chicken though. Space is open and casual. A great spot for a chill or special occasion.

Excellent neighborhood sports bar. Good food, good beer, games in the back, lots of seating…read moreoptions, and friendly service.

Came here to watch the World Cup. Bartender Greek Shirt - 5…read morestars Bartender with Seahawks shirt - 2.5 stars Management - 1 star for being stupid about the purest channel with a rerun of the Knicks game and not having enough staff. Ambiance - loud but understandable. Snagged seats at the bar when a nice gentleman moved so we could have two seats. Place started to fill up an hour before the game. Bartender was a bit terse since she was working by herself and at first I gave her benefit of the doubt. However, when we asked to have the channel changed from the Knicks parade for the TV in front of us, got rude NO...who wants to watch a RERUN of the parade that happened June 18th!! I'm fairly certain folks were there to watch World Cup. It would have been understandable if they had the Mariners game on. What the hell were they thinking? Another bartender (much nicer than the other bartender) who finally came to help said the managers preset the channels the night before and they can't changes it- a dumb decision I mean, couldn't you put it somewhere else more obscure? It's pretty obvious that folks are here to watch the World Cup. This was my first time at this place and I'm already thinking I'm not coming back anytime soon. They were obviously understaffed which is management's fault as well as the TV on the Knicks old parades. Busy bartender (first one-female with Seahawks JSN shirt) but didn't have to be quite so rude; 2nd bartender (guy in green shirt) busy too but so much friendlier. UPDATE: magically the channel with the Knicks parade was suddenly changed to World Cup 20 minutes into the game. Was management in the house?

Ordered via DoorDash, I got the Pig in a blanket which was three pancakes rolled around breakfast…read moresausage, with cream cheese and strawberry preserve on top. Over a fried hard egg. I was surprised how flavorful and fresh this meal was. It was soooo good and bursting with flavor!!!!!! Because I did DoorDash I didn't get to experience the ambiance. With the order they provided condiments and everything I needed. Overall.... I need this dish again!

Waffle meal 3 eggs + 2 bacon or 2 sausage $13.95…read moreCoffee Total: $21.46 with tax and tip Optional: Strawberry and whip $3.95+ I didn't opt for the strawberry and whip. The waffle was delicious. I ate it quick. The scrambled eggs and sausages were cooked well. There's not much to say. This was a good deal. Usually, waffles don't come with a meal. I got excited. The restaurant is spacious. It can fit about 30 people. The staff was quick, efficient and nice.

Reilly is the best bartender! Awesome drinks and excellent customer service! Busy night and she's…read moreso pleasant with every customer! We will be back because of her! Great burgers & fries too!

Supposedly a soccer bar but really just a pretty decent dive bar in the off-season (summer) which…read morewhen we were there. Weren't expecting much; Ordered our beers and happy hour fish and chips (2 pieces) and the super nice bartender brought them out pronto. Guess what? They were surprisingly good - warm, flaky cod, not too battered and in nice portions too. Fries were spot on: semi crisp outside, tender inside. Decent menu for a pub, but I gotta note that the beers were a bit flat so I should deduct a star. But I won't-- Everything else was cool. Layout is pretty open (but it is a small bar); tables in the middle and booths are comfy, so it feels like a nice low key neighborhood hang - at least when we were there, late afternoon with no games on.