The ambiance is inviting and creative. Allison was awesome…read moreand knowledgeable helped me to make decisions on what to order. She was easy to talk with and her suggestions were perfect. Their selection of beer is good with a variety of local Washington and Oregon beer and cider. I always prefer beer on tap. I believe they have 18 on tap. The menu was inviting making it difficult to choose. I chose the brisket. The flavors were spot on. I look forward to returning and trying another item in the menu and having a beer on tap.

Updated 2023 Review - Great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat. Often they have music on…read moreFridays or Saturdays. Music isn't loud you can still have a conversation with your party. Food is always good seriously no complaints. Beer has rotating taps and there's always something you can find. Definitely a great place to visit.

We had Brussel sprouts, bruschetta and the fig pizza and everything was AMAZING. All the flavor…read morecombinations were spot on and everything cooked perfectly. The cocktails were well crafted and the service was great. Loved the low lighting inside also. We were really impressed, definitely will be coming back.

Tried J Squared for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely worth a visit. The…read moreatmosphere is warm cozy casual. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Food came out fast, hot and fresh. Lots of options for drinks. There was a list of about 15 beers on tap, fun cocktails, nice wine list and a full bar. Space is limited, and you may have to share the long table with others, but it still feels comfortable. Looking forward to visiting again.

Very small curated items that are locally made with love and care. I think they have a good menu…read morealthough it's very small. Most nights I have came to visit it has not been very busy, I just wish there were more things to do with the brewery, perhaps i just haven't came on any good nights.

Large space with plenty of seating. You could have one heck of a party here. The service was…read morepersonable and engaging. Good selection of beer and decent array of small bites. I'm looking forward to trying a porter or stout with their brownie. We will be back!

Okay, so my husband and I are old - BUT - we're not going to act old because we visit fabulous…read moreplaces like this! We were greeted by the Steviest of Steves - who is a font of brewmaster information! We learned of this brewery while attending the Squirrel Festival (which featured a beer garden.) We made it to the actual brick and mortar - today - and could kick ourselves for not visiting a few years ago! Great beer, great service & ambiance. The environment is awesome! If you like beer (really GOOD) beer, do NOT pass this spot up! Enjoy cool murals? There is one here - but look *closely. Friendly patrons too. Kudos to Explorer Brewing! You're a gem, truly of what this community needs more of!

What a great brewery! Great atmosphere, taproom, and tender. Love the selection of swag and got…read morestickers! Best small town brewery around. Will be back!

Be prepared, regular people. The main description that comes to mind for Five Dons is "old boy…read morejoint". Deep in industrial Longview near the most massive lumber mill I've ever seen! We came in on a Sunday late afternoon, I think, and it was very, very dark inside. Just two or three patrons interacting with the beertender. They were playing Romancing the Stone on the TV, which was alright. Only four or five beers on tap. Overall? The beers were good! The guy working was nice! The vibes from the patrons were friendly, but it's definitely not the kind of place I'd ever be interested in hanging out at for very long. Lil' too dark and sparsely decorated for me. Uninviting. I don't know if they're specifically avoiding making it "nice", but it definitely needs a gentle touch on the interior design. PLUS SEVENTEEN STARS FOR THE BATHROOMS SMELLING LIKE GUMBALLS.

This is probably my second favorite brewery that I went to when I was exploring the Longview area…read moreup to Centralia for craft beer. They had a great milk stout on tap and it was very enjoyable! The bartender was very friendly and made good conversation. I got a nice batch of peanuts as a nice snack to go along with my beer. Other than a brief chat things were pretty uneventful in the taproom since I was the only one there. Towards the end of by beer a few more came in to have some beer but other than that it was dead. It is kind of odd since it was a Saturday. Perhaps it was just too early in the day. I would consider going back whenever I wind up in Longview again since I feel that this is the best brewery in town.

Food is so good! Service -- Wait person was so cool and…read moresweet! Ambiance -- Fun place, good people.

Great place and environment! Service was excellent, helpful and friendly. We ordered the chicken…read morewings and they were large pieces, tasty, and juicy. Garlic fries were also excellent!

After weeks of traveling all I wanted was some simple comfort food done well and that's exactly…read morewhat I found at The Salty Beaver. I ordered the Beaver Dam with cheddar and mozzarella for pickup. When I stopped in to grab it I got a chance to look around and this place has a fun, neighborhood vibe with a bar, seating and games like pool and darts that make it seem like a good hangout spot. The food was excellent. No frills, just tasty. The bread was perfectly toasted, the cheese was gooey and satisfying, and every bite hit the spot. After so many disappointing meals on the road, I was refreshed to have something so simple that was so well executed. It was exactly what I wanted. I found myself slowing down just so that I could savor every bite and by the time I finished I was seriously considering going back for another sandwich. If that doesn't tell you how good it was. I don't know what will. They absolutely nailed it and if I lived in the area, I would be here all the time. If you're looking for some good simple comfort food at a welcoming local spot, this is the place.

This place it's owners and operators are awesome!! Foods phenominal!! The menu is a great variety…read moreand the ambience it great! Family friendly and a great place for a date! Sitting right on the main strip it has a heck of a view for the Santa parade also!! A definite recommend for a try out!!

Absolutely our go to restaurant in Longview, Wa. The pork ribs are the best we've ever had, and the…read moreselection of beers and wines seems endless. Service is always friendly and attentive. Ambiance is a sports bar in one section and more intimate in the beer and wine store are. We always apt for the latter.

Brisket has definitely changed. New cook? New method?…read more Server was great but that is where it stopped. We ordered the brisket platter. It was like a plate of dry roast that was cut up for a hot roast beef sandwich. There was no smoke ring. There was no bark but only small pieces of beef. When you order a brisket platter you expect sliced brisket and you do expect to see a good bark along with a smoke ring. That is, unless it was cooked in the oven. Who knows! Server told us that those pieces were how it was on the end at times. Oh come on! That's probably the worst brisket we've ever had and, we have a lot all across the country. No reason to go back.

I ordered the fries with the beer sauce and sour cream with green onion…read more Debbie was great she gave a great pour. She told me her favorite and helped me making a choice. I loved the ambiance lots of fun and personality

food was alright but the service was terrible, the waiter was kind of disrespectful and not helpful…read morewhen they gave us the wrong order

Had a great lunch today! They had a nice salad with interesting dressing, balsamic and feta; had…read morea bacon cheeseburger in a lettuce wrap, with avocado - delicious. Had a blood orange San Pellegrino drink along with it all. Friendly service. Good atmosphere. Good food.

Delightful little place I had not heard of before, but I was looking for a place where my brother's…read moredog could join us and they have a lovely patio out front that was perfect for this. It is right on the main street so it's a little loud out front there, but it's very clean, organized, and the service is great. I was very surprised to find that I was charged $.75 for cream in my coffee, but also I noted that the coffee was just $3.25 so I don't mind paying four dollars, just surprised. We got there shortly after they opened and we were very delighted to learn we could order breakfast or lunch. I saw a Dutch baby on the menu and had to go with that. It was beautiful and well put together with butter, powdered sugar and fresh blueberries. The taste was quite eggy - I would probably not order it again My sister-in-law had a Cobb salad that looked pretty good. She seemed to think it was fine. My brother had a club sandwich on a bagel and broccoli/brisket soup. He said the soup was very good and the sandwich was all right. I did get a chance to go in inside and was very impressed with their restroom which included a mouthwash station, which is always helpful. Everything was very clean inside.