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

This tavern is the most:…read more clean affordable reliable friendly healthy fast neighborhoodly tasty safe consistent homey adorable honest orderly -establishment you will have the privilege of patronizing. Don't screw it up being by a drunk piece of...!

Ended up here on a random weekday night to grab drinks and food before a game. And we were…read moreextremely disappointed.. like laughable disappointment. The bar and restrooms are clean. Small parking lot in behind the building and there's a pool table in the back corner of the bar. It's a nice local bar but you also feel that "see a new face, give a stink face" service that I'm noticing Seattle local bars/restaurants do a lot. The food is mediocre to disgusting. It is made by the bartender (which we wish we knew beforehand). Just from that knowledge, you already picture a certain quality of food. It was actually worst than we thought it'd be. We ordered drinks, Mac n cheese, hot dog & chips, and their special homemade recipe of Swedish meatballs. We were excited to taste all of it and were super hungry. Skip the meatballs, it tasted worst than Walmart brand meatballs. It had an obvious cardboard and processed texture and taste. They tried to mask it with mash potatoes but the quality of the mash potatoes couldn't be hidden. The only thing that saves the meal throughout was the garlic bread. If you're lit, the food won't matter but you'll definitely feel it on the toilet later. The hot dog and chips came 10mins after the rest of the food came and that was kinda lame. It was the fasted thing to make but still had to wait for awhile for a simple dish. Plus it was just potato chips, not fries so what's taking so long.

Stopped by around 5 for drinks. There is a lot of free street parking in the area. Staff were super…read morefriendly and welcoming. It was nice to see an excellent cleanliness rating. My partner and I ordered the regular order of meat pelmeni. It was a large portion for the regular and food was super delicious. We also loved our drinks. The interior decorations were super cool. There's a lot of indoor bar and booth seating. Totally recommend and definitely coming back.

Cozy local spot offering Russian dumplings/comfort food (pelmeni, vareneki, maybe piroshki)…read more Limited menu but allows them to focus. I tried the vareniki and my husband had the pelmeni. Both were good, but the vareniki was a little bland and better with sour cream or adjika. Large portions. I got the regular size and couldn't finish it. They also have a full bar and some N/A drinks like beet kvass (think Russian kombucha) and birch soda. I really liked the beet kvass. My husband less so cause it was less traditional so I guess depends on your tastebuds. They also have a full bar. Recommend checking out.

Came to watch World Cup Soccer. At least 7 TVs …read more We were able find free parking in the neighborhood a couple of blocks away. Ordered wings and the artichoke dip. Standard bar food. Great service - friendly and attentive staff. It got a bit noisy as more patrons came but it wasn't crazy loud. Nice place to hang out. HH is from 3-5 and all day Mondays.

The fish and chips was great. The breading was light and crispy and very similar to fried taro…read morefrom dim sum. I also enjoyed a small bowl of beef stew. We sat outside since the seating inside was full of people watching World Cup matches. Because we sat outside, service was a little slow.

OMG was this good!!! By far my favorite chicken caesar wrap in Seattle (so far)! I added…read morepepperoncinis and extra seasoning to my wrap and it was amazing. Super flavorful, creamy, and the goldfish added the perfect crunch. The mozzarella sticks were very similar to Red Robin's original ones (a win in our book). Very fun ocean themed environment with funny slogans all around. Food came out quick and bartenders were pretty nice! It was definitely on the more expensive end, but worth it every once in a while. Give it a go!

Celebrated NYE here with a group of friends and now I'm hoping to go back for a more casual night…read moreout. Drinks: (4/5) Grabbed a strawberries and cream slush because I was craving something sweet. Definitely hit the spot and was nice to have in hand for the countdown. They have tons of reviews raving about their food which I'm bummed about not being able to try. I'll come back for you thoughhh. Service: (5/5) Great people all around and a really cool space. Love the theme and the photo booth up front.

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.

The food is okay. The service is okay. When we went, they were out of the summer greens salad, the…read morecuban sandwich, orange cream soda, and all of the pizzas. Half of their salad menu (of only two salads) and ALL of their pizza menu was unavailable on our visit. Also it was incredibly hot today and they couldn't turn the large fan on because the lights that were strung up on the ceiling were in the way. I dunno...maybe hang them up so they're not in the way? Not really impressed with my experience, and not sure if I'll return anytime soon.

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.

Perfect date night spot. This half bar half restaurant has a nice and mellow ambience with a great…read moreR&B playlist to set the mood. Drinks are delicious and food is comparable to some of the traditional Cambodian dishes I grew up with. Get the Beef Loc Lac - a delicious and savory dish that will fill you up even without the sauce! The staff serving was so friendly and attentive, and I really appreciated their relaxed nature. Thanks so much to Oliver's Twist for the enjoyable dining experience. Cheers

So cute inside! The bartender was so sweet and made delicious drinks. I've been wanting to come…read morehere to try their Cambodian-inspired menu, but their kitchen is closed! Hopefully they can get it back up and running. Then, I will definitely be back!

Great happy hour, tasty cocktails, solid beer selection and a cozy interior make this place a…read morewinner. Our server was super friendly and made some great recommendations for food. Really enjoyed snacking on the potato chips with onion dip and their monthly special sandwich. Great spot to pop into for a drink and some food.

Russell's is an awesome neighborhood bar. Small, cozy, friendly, homey. The Wedge Salad was awesome…read moreand the baguette sandwich special was excellent too. I got the Fire Walk With Me and it wasn't my favorite, but also tasted the Lucille Ball which was quite good. So I think they have good drinks, I just think their marg isn't their best. We came in the summer and they had the window doors open. Loves sitting at the bar with fresh air and baseball on the TVs.

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.