The Monkey Pub

Next level food. Never missed the mark. Long wait but worth it. My whole family loved it. Wish they…read morehad a location in California!

Great happy hour and the staff is amazing. Watching Elton hustle is next level. I would have…read morebelieved he owned the place based on his work ethic. Dasha was great, ask for her section. Everyone at Vons is killing it! Happy hour++

Decor interior

Mediterranean Vegan Sourdough Pasta

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Beautiful bar area

Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub

4.5(233 reviews)

1.9 mi•Fremont

I think we always get the same things!! Everything was tasty and it was nice to know there is a…read moreplace to get proper fish and chips! We played card games, and enjoyed our time listening to Irish music and laughter and smiles throughout the place! Though we have not been in for a while we were glad to be greeted by a sweet waitress who treated us with a beautiful smile and upbeat attitude! It was great to see Shawn Jr. after a couple years of us not being around much, he remembered us and made us feel like dear friends! We were grateful to see him and his family! So fun to have little voices and laughter in a pub in the U.S. felt so much like home! Highly recommend Shawn O'Donnell's no matter which location you choose!

Solid Irish bar in Fremont, staff was on their A game, checking in regularly but not overbearing…read more HH food and drink are both solid here, friend had Shepherds Pie and it looked delish. I had an Irish Manhattan and it was really balanced and strong. Good Irish Decor without going over the top, which I liked. Wasn't there for live music but I imagine that's a good vibe.

Fish and hips. Hot. Homemade delicious tarter.

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Outside sign

Seattle Beer Co

4.3(224 reviews)

4.2 mi•Downtown

Great spot to visit while exploring the area. 2 levels, indoor and outdoor seating with a great…read morevibe.

This taproom had a great selection. Super nice bartender. Plenty of seating. Great place to sit and…read morerest your feet after walking the market. Good brews.

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Hefeweizen.

Flatstick Pub - Pioneer Square

4.4(453 reviews)

4.7 mi•Pioneer Square

It was my first time here, and it definitely won't be my last. I love that this pub focuses on…read morelocal breweries rather than carrying corporate beers. As a cider fan, I was especially happy to see a solid variety of options. Although I had a frustrating experience with the kitchen, but I'd still come back. It was an especially hectic day with multiple events and a soccer game, so it seemed like everyone arrived at once. I ended up waiting about an hour for my food, which was disappointing. That said, the staff handled the situation really well, there was consistent communication, and they took the time to engage with us, which I appreciated. Still, the kitchen delays and order issues shouldn't be overlooked. On the bright side, the drinks were excellent and reasonably priced. They also have a great selection of games, which I'm looking forward to trying next time. The location is another plus, just a few minutes' walk from the T-Link, making it very convenient.

Flat stick was a great place to go after a game at the stadium. It had a cool down stairs basement…read morevibe. We ordered beer and they had a great selection of local brews. Lots of games to play pay or free. We played scrabble and enjoyed our beers. It was a good time.

Upstairs bar

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Old Stove Brewing - Pike Place

4.3(1.5k reviews)

4.2 mi•Downtown

Keep coming back here for amazing food! Dined there many times and food was absolutely fantastic…read moreand so many great food to choose. I came there for dinner and had the Bacon Clam Chowder and Pepperoni pizza which taste so good. They have good quality of food and everything taste so wonderful. The place was so nice and they have great setting. The ambiance was so pleasant. Nice experience dining there.

Came in on a Friday night and learned that Old Stove Brewing gets busy for a reason! All the…read moreoutdoor tables were full when we arrived at 6, so we put our name on the list for inside and waited about 30 minutes. The oysters were the main draw for me, and they were totally worth the visit. Old Stove serves them with a savory watermelon sauce in addition to a traditional cocktail sauce--eaten together, it's a flavor explosion that I can't quite describe. We also enjoyed the garlic everything fries, which were delicious! We just had to try a flight to sample the brews. There are some really good beers available here, especially the Belgian blonde, citra pale ale, and the stout. I did not really care for the seasonal sour (grapefruit, I think)--to me, it just tasted like a sour and nothing more, but someone with more interest in sour beers would probably enjoy it just fine. Despite the busy night, our server checked on us regularly and was very personable, stopping to chat with us about the local sports scene. There's plenty to look at, inside and out. If you can snag a seat outside, you'll get to enjoy the waterfront. Inside, the decor is industrial but fun. Not sure if this runs all the time, but when we were there, the tvs were playing vintage beer ads, which was quite fun. They also sell some pretty good t-shirt designs. Overall, Old Stove Brewing is the perfect combo of good location, good food, and good beer. Definitely recommend a visit when in the Pike Place area!

Lively Interior at Old Stove

Poblano Mac n cheese

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Outside patio

Pike Brewing Company

3.5(1.6k reviews)

4.2 mi•Downtown

First of all big thanks to Jake the bartender! A Chicago native and proudly wearing his cubs hat…read more He was awesome and made some killer drinks ! She's a southern belle who loves whiskey.. knows her drinks and orders with class. The oysters were by far some of the best I have had fresh as can be. The chowder was New England style and was true to it. We sat at the bar but they have other seating. They have their own restrooms so if that's what you are also looking for stop here. Go see Jake he also gave us an epic PNW hike 1 1/2 away that was truly a cap off of hiking the past week in Portland and Seattle!

After having been a tourist walking around we were thirsty and hungry and we got sucked into coming…read morehere and yes it's a tourist trap but we had hope The place is large and maybe because of it the service was slow and the food was fine it wasn't anything yum or special to be honest I guess if you been drinking and was buzzed or drunk you'd be like this is amazing but yeah prices are also a little much I mean it does the job if you need to eat or drink I guess

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Tasty beers

Rough & Tumble Pub

4.2(130 reviews)

3.1 mi•Ballard

Such a cool spot! I grew up playing softball for 10 years and know how hard it was to catch games…read moreat home. It's so awesome to have a spot dedicated to women's sports. My boyfriend and I came here for a random date night (no "big" games were on) and even though it was a slower night, he and I agreed this was one of the best dinners we have had in a while. I would recommend going here no matter if there are "big" games on or not. It's awesome to see the college networks on and support no matter the occasion. I have celiac disease so eating out at new places can be difficult but our server made sure to make a note for the kitchen staff and was knowledgeable about my allergy. I had "the goat" and I truly think this was the best sandwich I have ever had. 10/10 would come again.

EVERYONE WATCHES WOMEN'S SPORTS…read more Once we saw it was a women's sports bar, we were sold. The staff were all super kind humans. The area was clean and welcoming. The menu offered a little something for everyone, and after being in the car for 9 hours, I just wanted a burger. The burger was delicious, and everyone else was pleased with what they got. My friend had nice things to say about the GF bread on her sandwich! Bonus points for them stocking the 7oz High Life!

Inside seating

Wings, nachos and guac, corn ribs, tater tots

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Spiritless Whiskey Sour

LOCAL Public Eatery Terry Ave

3.9(686 reviews)

3.2 mi•South Lake Union

Hours and hours walking around Seattle, we were hungry. Locals helped satisfy the hunger…read more People enjoying the bar side of the restaurant while our family of seven enjoyed the restaurant. By the time we had dinner, although hungry, it was past 8 and we needed to eat a little lighter and mostly had apps, so not sure how light that meal really was. Everyone enjoyed their dish. Because it was a bit cold, my younger sister got the fried chicken ramen. Fried chicken was not chicken katsu but fried chicken. The chicken was a bit salty while the ramen had a good amount of spice to it. Ramen broth was really good, especially on a cold night for me being from Hawaii. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was the cheese perogies. I enjoy perogies and haven't had any while on this trip to Seattle so a bit of a bummer. It was more like cheese ravioli. However best part of dinner was having the family together. And we ended the night on a good note. And the staff, so sweet. We appreciate you all for accommodating our family. See you all on our next family trip.

Food: 10/10. This is hands-down one of the best Caesar salads I've had in Seattle. The flavor was…read morecompletely mind blowing. I do wish there were more protein added on since you pay extra for the protein but overall, this was a great salad. Definitely filling and worth it. Service: service is great very attentive customer service. Ambiance: I did not expect this eatery to be so spacious. There were people working on their computer. They were folks hanging out with friends for drinks and then there was others just so like myself reading a book or people watching.

Shrimp Dumplings

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Hawker's Street Curry

The Pink Door

4.4(8.1k reviews)

4.1 mi•Downtown

•$$$

Upon arriving in Seattle, The Pink Door was the first restaurant we visited for lunch. We had heard…read moreso many excellent reviews about this place that we were excited to finally experience it for ourselves. Interestingly, the entrance was very modest and almost easy to miss. The only real clue was the iconic pink door, which made the entrance feel like a little hidden gem. Once we were seated, the atmosphere was perfect for hungry travelers ready to relax and enjoy a good meal. The dishes we ordered were beautifully presented, tempting us with their delicious flavors, attractive appearance, and inviting aromas. We truly enjoyed everything about our visit, the food, the atmosphere, and the attentive service. It was a wonderful way to begin our Seattle dining adventure!

A cute and speakeasy vibe - think old glamour hidden behind a pink door. Walked in without a…read morereservation and was sat at the bar fairly quickly. Service was superb - from the host station to the bartender. Food was decent but they do make a really good martini and a latte. I ordered the tuna crude and vongole - although the lasagna looked amazing. Enjoyed my meal while listening to live music. Overall - this place is a good time and you must at least try to go at least once when in the area.

Beautiful main room

Clams pasta

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Linguini alle vongole

Mulleady's Irish Pub

3.9(395 reviews)

3.3 mi•Magnolia

Classic Irish pub. There was a good amount of seating inside, and outside. The server was friendly…read more The food was decent - we got the Ruben, house salad with chicken and the burger. The drinks were good - full bar - so got an aperol, sipping tequila and beer. Overall, decent - average experience.

Stopped by and the food was amazing definitely recommend stopping by…read more.. The fish and chips are a go

Pot o' Pickles

Shilshole Martini and a Negroni

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Amazing burgers, beer, and staff with outside seating available when the sun is out. Mulleady's Burger.

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Mark S.

5 years ago

Not a safe place for anyone! Rainbow people are not welcome! They will be ripped off never to see their misspent money again. Discrimination against men in leather, jews, queer folk and even straight people. Try Earls on the Avenue or Murphy's pub or Ravenna brewing Company anywhere but the monkey pub! Clunky fascist unyielding playlist and definitely avoid Tony the coward he is dangerous and he displays multiple behavioral issues for all to see. I'm out about 500 bucks with only $292.50 on my banking records, which I will try to reverse. No noo read more

Shelly P.

8 years ago

I would give a 0 star. This is a horrible bar of nasty people. They give preference to rotten losers for karaoke. The am same terrible singers are chosen and the c you next Tuesday picks her looser friends to sing rather than a variety. You put your name in,but the b in charge skips is somehow choose a tone def person that is up het ass. read more

Jennifer J.

16 years ago

My 1st bar in a new town....... Looking for someplace to eat, we wandered by, figured "why not" and suantered in.......well, cheap beer, interesting decor and cheesy pictures abound, but it was...interesting. Will I be back? Not as long as I can afford somewhere better, but when I am slumming it, I'm in! read more

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