Superb! I will definitely come back for the spoils and libations. I had their happy hour burger and the Elysian Pale Ale, all was delicious! Our server was quick, courteous, and funny. If I saw the menu correctly the HH burger was $7 and adding Tillamook Cheese was only $1 more. The fries were hot and crunchy; I added the mango habanero sauce on the side and that was also spicy and yummy. I could not find fault with anything. Happy Eating, - Fj read more

The Bison on Main - Happy Hour Burger - Pubs Near Me - Bothell, Washington

tl;dr great family friendly bar in downtown Bothell Came here to watch football and hang with some friends and had a great time. The bar was super lively and the bartenders were very attentive making sure we got served in a timely manner. The happy hour burger was so good, I'll definiely be back read more

Went to grab some burgers. It's very good. Tried the beast burger and bison burger. Both were very good. The place was pretty packed. Ambience is standard pub like. Staff was pretty good too. I'd def visit this place for burgers and beer. read more

The Bison on Main - Beast burger - Pubs Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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My best friend and I both voted 5 stars for this place! Besides being a little hard to find, the food certainly did not disappoint. We had gone into a nearby furnitire store to ask where The Bison was, and were met with tales of their fabulous fries and delicious burgers from the salesgal there. We had the bison burger and a beef burger and they were both great! Made to order, hot and of great quality. The fries were absolutely divine! The cook knows what she's doing. The bartender took our order promptly, and the food came quickly. The atmosphere was super casual with a bouncy booth seat to boot. Eat here! read more

I've been here a few times. Their burgers are amazing in taste and they have a bit selection. They also are very attentive in their customer service and wait staff. read more

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. read more

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Met a few friends for dinner here! Our bartender Darin was attentive and fast! The food was great! And the atmosphere was comfortable and casual! read more

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. read more

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I love this place!!! DELICIOUS burgers. And INCREDIBLE blue cheese dressing. Clearly, everything is made with love and care here, including the cocktails. They do in-house infusions with fresh herbs. Goor beer list too. Our favorite burgers are the Roper and the Fisherman. And salads are beyond. No bagged greens used here. And, like I said, excellent blue cheese. Hard to find. I don't think there's a weak item on the menu. A few have referred to this as a dive bar. I'd call it a hip dive. A supercool place to hang out. Quick, friendly service. Love it all. read more

I've enjoyed supporting local businesses in Bothell alongside family and friends, but I experienced a disappointing incident at The Bison on June 28th, 2025, around 5:30 PM. While having a drink at the bar, a patron made a derogatory comment about my race. I quietly moved to avoid escalation, but shortly after, I was told to leave by staff, despite being a paying, respectful customer. As a member of the community, business owner, and veteran, I believe no one should be denied service or treated this way. I hope The Bison takes steps to ensure a welcoming environment for all customers going forward. read more

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! read more

The Bison on Main - Pubs Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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! read more

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

The Bison on Main - Onion Rings - Pubs Near Me - Bothell, Washington

We were given water and menus after quite a while of sitting without anyone acknowledging us, and then sat for 20 minutes not being checked on despite trying to make eye contact with the server and seeing him tend to other guests. We left and went to The Bine down the street and had a lovely dinner instead. I understand they may be understaffed due to the holidays, but they weren't all that busy. Won't go back. read more

we go here regularly - when we are in town! Love the ribs, burgers and fish & chips. oh, and the wings:-) Great down to earth service. read more

So this would've been a 5 star review if it wasn't for the Nachos. Went to dinner with a group of four. The service was great, cocktails bang on and loved the atmosphere. Everyone else I was with, loved their food. I got the nachos with ground bison and i wish that I hadn't. It was shredded cheese on store bought chips. Like an inch of shredded cheese. It quite quickly cooled down and congealed in the dish it was served in. There were hardly any other toppings and the up charge for the meat wasn't worth the amount of meat I received. We are planning on going back but not for the nachos. If you're a fry person, their fries were fantastic. read more

Incredibly good burger with great, thick fries. Price was reasonable for what I got (the one with grilled onions). Service was fine most of the time and we got our food quickly (wasn't crowded mid-week lunch). read more

Food was terrific. From salads to burgers to sides, it was all on point. Our son even expressed that he had never had onion rings that were so crispy but that he could easily bite through without the onion pulling out. We sat on the back patio with our dog. It's a great setup and was perfect with nice lighting for a warm evening. The service was terrific. We were the only ones outside so I feared we might be forgotten. Not an issue. Our server was on it, getting drinks quickly, taking the order, refilling drinks, and even checking in. Not sure how he covered all the tables so smoothly without seeming rushed but he was awesome. In short... we'll be back! read more

Discriminates against disabled veterans with service animals. Ironically, I flew into Seattle for one night, to see a medical specialist in Woodinville. I am staying in Bothell and searched Google Reviews for a restaurant. The Bison looked good. Shortly after sitting down, the server told us we had to sit outside because we had a dog with us. I explained it's a service animal, and she has a legal right to access. The server said it didn't matter if she were a service animal, we still had to sit outside. I asked her to please get a manager. The server returned with Jordan, the manager. He told me I had to sit outside because my service animal was not allowed in the restaurant.  He asked if my canine was a service animal and what service it provided.  I replied to the questions, stating the animal provides hearing assistance and PTSD assistance.  Shockingly, Jordan stated that PTSD does not allow for service animals. I explained the difference between highly trained hearing assistance/PTSD service animals and untrained emotional support animals. He lectured me that service animals only provide hearing assistance and guide the visually impaired. Though he acknowledged my canine was for hearing assistance, he insisted it was not a service animal. I told Jordan the animal does provide hearing assistance and also that he is incorrect, that under the ADA service animals can provide PTSD assistance. He stated if the animal is used for PTSD, she is only an emotional support animal and I must leave the restaurant. I told him I would call law enforcement to help me ensure my rights were protected. He responded that he was trespassing me, so if I wanted to do that, I needed to sit outside. I tried to help him by explaining how his actions violated federal and WA state ADA laws.  When I stood my ground against this blatant violation of my civil rights, he told me he called my presence a trespass, so I departed the building and notified the police about the incident.  Jordan came out of the building to tell me that I was trespassing and he showed me where on the sidewalk I was and was not allowed to stand. When told he was violating the law, he insisted he was not and responded that he had a degree in criminal justice, and that his uncle is the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney. Funny enough, I researched that fact and the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney is a female and she was last elected in 2019. When law enforcement arrived, they interviewed Jordan out of my presence. He lied, and told them that I had placed my canine on the table. He also falsely stated that I told him my animal is an emotional support animal. There are circumstances when a service animal can be asked to be removed from an establishment (aggressive behavior, or lack of hygiene, for example), but my service animal did not remotely violate those conditions.  Moreover, Jordan cannot arbitrarily define the difference between service and emotional support animals.  The distinction is clearly defined in state and federal law. Jordan's condescending attitude towards me was as unwarranted as his violation of my civil rights.  I cannot believe the owners condone this abuse against their patrons, but who knows, maybe they do.  Perhaps they are happy to discriminate against disabled veterans with service animals publicly.  Fortunately, I have multiple videos capturing my experience at the Bison. Regardless, it's now in the hands of the Washington State Attorney General and the non-profits that fight prejudice against people with disabilities. read more

I kept walking past the bison and wanting to stop in, and my chance happened one night when I parked in the area and couldn't find a spot for cocktails and saw the bison open. We stopped in and the staff was immediately greeting us, even while super busy, seated us and took our orders. We felt attended to and they put up with all of our requests and made us feel special. The staff and atmosphere alone is enough to get us to come back. The interior makes you feel like you are at a country cowboy pub, but in the middle of a city. It's a weird vibe. I wouldn't say it is "classy", but it felt welcoming. The menu was the right length. You can expect appetizers and entrees in the American cuisine. Pricing was really fair and the portions are good. The bartender was willing to make us custom drinks and they tasted good. Some drinks were a bit more heavy handed. The food was ok. I feel like this may be a place I come back to just for the drinks and the vibe read more

Location is cute and very much a small spot. Has an area for minors even though it's more of an adult scene. Great food options and good service even with one server. Was so hungry, I forgot to take pictures. We had a chicken sandwich, Cesar salad, onion rings, and fish & chips. Would recommend all of them! read more

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. read more

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Looks like a dive bar, smells like a dive bar (with a giant bison head on the wall), and really feels like a dive bar. This is the best compliment I can probably give this place. The burgers are the go to food items at this place. The patties are thick, fresh, juicy and tasty. You can definitely taste the difference between the patties in the Cowboy vs the Beast burger for example. I am also very impressed with the fries that accompany the burgers. Freshly deep fried, hot, not too salty, and very crispy on the outside. Wash it down with your favorite liquor of choice, and it makes for a very good meal, especially on a rainy day. Service wise, my experience was strange. For some reason there was a lady sitting at the bar who didn't quite want to serve me and my party. The actual bartender temped for her, and eventually took over our table completely, and his service was superb. Needless to say he got a fat tip. If you like burgers with your beer, I highly recommend this place when in Bothell. read more

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Came here with my wife for a week day lunch date. I tried their fish and chips for my first time and was not disappointed! Perfectly breaded in a light and crispy beer batter, 2 large pieces with tasty tarter. The bartender highly recommended the fish and she was super nice and very good service. Really good beer selection too, I went with a Guinness and they gave great Guinness on tap! My wife had the chicken tenders and they were also very good, not hand dipped like the fish but still a good tender. Their fries are actually really tasty and they aren't hand cut fries, the bartender told us they are tossed in rice flower before frying which makes them very crunchy and tasty, best not hand cut fries I've ever had. read more

The Bison on Main - Famous fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Great food & service. Good cocktails. Their Brisket Trempette is the best dip sandwich I have had anywhere. Sliders, burgers & fries also very good. Sometimes the vibe is a sports bar. Sometimes it is a neighborhood bar atmosphere. It all depends on the time & the crowd. read more

I've been going to the Bison for years and I highly recommend it. The food is pretty much always good as far as general pub food goes, with yummy hamburgers and some of the best onion rings I've ever had, seriously. I don't even like onion rings that much but once in awhile you get a hankering and this place makes the best--they're always crisp and never mushy. I definitely recommend this place if you need some good food/drink in downtown Bothell. read more

Location is prime, would love to see a decor refresh and a step up in pub food. Great service! A friend and I were a tad thirsty and stopped in on New Year's Day bc it was the only establishment open- yay! Wasn't looking for food, but ordered a bev, The Gambler- bourbon, bitters, honey syrup. I was expecting a bigger punch but this one came up watery. I was hopeful so I ordered another but it was much the same. Was also hoping for one large ice cube but this one had many small regular cubes. Just didn't feel right in this drink. Saw full wings on the menu and the fam has a hankering for good wings, so I ordered the salt and vinegar to go. I recall in the past, the former pub (3 Lions Pub) had a killer S&V wing, so much that they were often sold out. I often craved them! Also ordered a variety of sauces to try but they didn't make the to go bag. The wings were mildly flavored and just ok. Returned a few weeks later with a different crew, apps only. Unimpressed with the heavily battered chicken dippers and the hot artichoke dip was more cheese than dip. This is grub pub food which definitely strikes a chord with some, just not me. read more

The burgers here are really good. They have a happy hour from 3-6 daily. The service is really great and attentive. They will make lettuce wrap burgers too. The onion rings are super good. The fries are thick and seasoned, but a little soft. read more

Food and service A++. I came here with a party of 6 at about 7pm on a Saturday. We were accommodated easily with a few pushed together tables. This is however, not a place I would normally visit with a party over 4 or during prime dinner time as it's great but smaller. Our server Ike was prompt to say hello, placed tables together and quickly got waters going for us. They were attentive the entire time and we didn't have to ask for extra napkins with some of the messier food as it seems they knew we'd appreciate them ahead of time. They were also very cordial, friendly and had a good sense of humor. Thanks Ike! Our food came out piping hot and at the same time, not long after we ordered. We were recommended the brisket from some friends prior to coming... and it was so delicious! My parents got wedge salads (mom loved hers) as well as brisket sliders and a quesadilla thing (not sure of the name). My husband got the roper bison burger and loved it. My sister had roast beef something on a bun and brother-in-law got another kind of bison burger. Each were quite happy and audibly so. Let me just say that this brisket slaps! My order was the brisket trempette (dip) that was out of this world lip-smacking. This is GREAT brisket folks; tender, flavorful and just-right smokiness without any toughness what-so-ever! I appreciate that it wasn't encased in too much bread. The cheese-pull on this thing was insane along with tasty caramelized onions! The fries were so satisfying in terms of being softer inside with a nice light crunch on the seasoned outside. We will be back to The Bison in the future. Thank you staff! read more

This is my favorite bar in downtown Bothell. It's really our only real bar in downtown Bothell. The servers and bartenders are great and the food is solid. My only request/suggestion: Please change up your wings! Please! This place has the potential to lock down this entire area for the best wings in Bothell. There are no good chicken wings in Bothell. Find me a better hot wing. They currently have the full 3 joint wings aka pterodactyl wings or they have full sized chicken drum sticks that are fried. I'm asking for regular hot wings like Buffalo Wild Wings or Wing Dome. Flats and drums. If their wings were better, I'd definitely be there more often. I've heard other patrons say the same thing. Owner, if you're reading this, please try an experiment. Sell wings for a bit and see how they compare in sales to your current offerings. Thank you. read more

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I order from here frequently when we are looking to eat out! The hot breast friend & onion rings are my favorite. We've ate at the restaurant once and got nice outdoor seating in the front. We were able to have our dog with us which is nice specially in the summer with all the patio seating. I believe there's back patio seating. Service was good that time but we do usually order for pick up. The tartar sauce is my favorite to go with fries and onion rings! read more

The Bison on Main - Onion Rings - Pubs Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Delicious!! Everything we've tried her has been so good....including the truffle popcorn!

Bring back regular sliders! Used to be favorite/default item on the menu. Overall, miss Three Lions Pub, vs what Bison has become/is. read more

Great service, attentive bar tender. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender and filling. The burgers are good as are the fries. Great place to watch sports and have a drink! read more

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Finally revisited last Saturday afternoon and I was even more impressed than last time. They do their wings a little different now- they call them 3-point or something- they are the whole chicken wing, and they're huge! I could drink the Carolina Reaper sauce. I ordered a side ceasar with my delicious burger and couldn't believe it when it came out with actual anchovie filets on top. Yum! The ribs also were amazing- this place really knows how to smoke their meats. I should mention whatever was going on with their beer taps on my last visit was resolved, beers were great. Why this place isn't packed every time we come here is a mystery to me, if I was in Bothell more often I'd be a regular here. read more

The Bison on Main - Leftover ribs and wings for 2nd dinner - Pubs Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Got the Roper Bison Burger, Forager Burger (ground prime rib patty), and Brisket Sliders. The food was OK, the service was less than impressive even for pick up. The brisket itself was tender, but the bbq sauce was way too sweet and one note - lacks complexity. The burgers were both cooked to a good doneness, slightly pink. The toppings were very lacking though. They both tasted pretty much the same, but different sauces. Barely tasted any of the mushrooms and onion on the Forager, and the fried Jalapenos on the Roper were almost non-existent. The prime ground beef patty was almost overworked? It was... bouncy/gummy, which isn't what I expect of a burger patty. Normally happens when you use a mixer trying to make meatballs. I will give it to them for keeping the buns intact. The best thing about these were probably the fries that stayed crispy all the way through and not turn starchy. I primarily want to try the bison burgers though, given the place is called The Bison. Would prefer if the burger qualities were better without the fries. Putting the food aside, I was not impressed with the service. First, the food was not the least bit warm when I got it. Not sure why. I Ordered at 2:31pm, was notified at 2:58pm for pickup, and started eating at 3:24pm. There have been burger places that I picked up way later, but were way warmer after a while. Second, the staff weren't too friendly. I was standing at the counter waiting for someone to help me get me my food, two were doing something at the cashier doing something and didn't acknowledge me, waited around for a 2-3 minutes before someone from behind ask if I'm good. Told him I'm picking up my online order. I thanked him, but he just walked away and said nothing back. Place was literally empty with only a 2-3 people at the bar. Third, they didn't give any sauce or condiments for the fries, also didn't provide any napkins or utensils. There were no options to include either of them. Overall pretty underwhelming experience. Sucks writing low rating reviews, especially on a place so close to home. read more

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Going in on a Friday night we did have to wait a bit for a table and they are now "seat yourself". The food is really good and I am in love with their Moscito (mix between a Moscow mule and a mojito). The service was quick and friendly and we got a great picture of our group with the bison hanging on the wall. This is a pretty laid back place, not a ton of seating but they do have extra seating outside in the back, but I wouldn't necessarily like to sit out there during the winter. read more

fries were excellent! burger was basic, had an overwhelming gas grill taste. service was slow, only 1 server during peak lunch hour.

The food was great. Sliced brisket samdwich BBQ sauce was just right, not too sweet nor too spicy. It was a good compliment to the sandwich. Onion rings were tasty. Warm but not hot. Service was quick and professional. I would like to try their unique burgers on my next visit here. Prices were reasonable. There is no beer list but 16 beers to choose from. I recommend they offer pickles and onions for a true Texas style BBQ sandwich. The Texan read more

Found this place from a yelp review so had to give it a try. Happy I did. We sat outside since it was a nice day. Friendly people and great service even for being short staffed. The drink was very refreshing and tasty. The outdoor dining is on the front of the building so if your into people watching its a great spot. Food was great. We had a burger and fries. Very tasty. I had a yummy salad. When in the area next I will be back for sure. read more

The Bison on Main - Outside - Pubs Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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