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    The Bison on Main

    4.1 (121 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE BISON ON MAIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Tim V.

    Burger was really good! Probably one of the best ive had in a long time! Drinks are good too! Pretty cool place to just go and hang out. It passed my expectations.

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    Julie D.

    I was craving a burger and The Nison came to mind. Arrived during happy hour and enjoyed some onion rings with our burger and fries. We shared the burger, and there was plenty for two. Burger was cooked perfectly medium with a touch of pink. Hand cut fries were hot and delicious. Onion rings were freshly dipped and fried. We enjoyed the honey sriracha sauce. Service was quick even though the place was mostly full. Average noise level. TV's all around with sports playing. Nice place to go for a burger.

    Tiffany T.

    The thing that really sets up the rating for this place was the service that we got. Our server was friendly and checked in the appropriate amount of time. The food was quick and HOT. In terms of the quality, I'm a Southern and the meat was definitely juicy but the flavor was just okay. It wasn't the best but it wasn't too bad. I think the fries and nachos ended up shining more than the brisket did as much as it pains me to say that. I think I had higher hopes and the flavor being a bit bland was a bit of a let down. I think the vibe here is great. It's definitely a fun "let's go grab drinks" and has a very country cabin feel with lots of sports playing. They had a decent selection of alcohol and I think makes for a great place to hang out with some friends late at night. I definitely think this place is worth checking out at least once since it's pretty hard to come by BBQ in WA!

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    Karl A.

    This is it! This is the burger I've been looking for! The service was fantastic, we were seated fast and had our order in really quick. I ordered the forager burger. It was AMAZING! This may be the best burger I've had in Washington state! The beef was 100% prime rib and it was seasoned beautifully and cooked perfectly. The toppings were amazing! The bun was soft and fresh. The fries were a delightful golden brown and were nice and crispy. Great meal, great service! I can't wait to get back!

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    Brian P.

    Burgers are great here. Cool old bar feel experience. Many drink options. Onion rings taste fresh and homemade. Come check this place out.

    Jeannette F.

    This place was great! The waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. They had unique menu items to chooses from and a great beer spirit list. Cute part of town. The road is closed off in front of the place so we had to drive around several blocks looking for a spot. Bothell has grown up a lot! Food was all good, beer was cold. We hoped to play a couple games of darts but the board is right inside the front door where everyone is walking in and out of and it's family friendly on that side. When we were there. Lots of kiddos running around so we weren't able to put any change in the machine. Maybe next time.

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