We love the pizza here and it was good again. The crust is one of the best we've had. We had…read morePicante with sausage but the toppings were all on 3/4 so the last piece was not fun to eat. We had the salad again for some green, and they tossed it as i asked but the vinaigrette had no flavor. The biggest problem though was that a loud rock band was playing and they weren't that good. Like being at a concert because you couldn't talk, but didn't want to focus on the music. We've enjoyed the music here in the past. Always good service but if you're hungry order your pizza as soon as you sit down because it takes a looong time to arrive. Also if you're going when it's under 60 degrees dress REALLY warmly. They have added some overhead heaters which helps.

They are almost done with a major remodel so I haven't seen there new setup. But the staff is…read moregreat, the live music is fun and the food is delicious! Band the wine choices are plentiful. We love it!

What a find! Stopped in for a drink that ended up being one of the tastiest cocktails I've ever…read morehad. The Bourbon Peach Smash and Summer Cherry Sling were both delish. We split the seasonal Grilled Peach salad that was also excellent. Service was top notch and friendly. Can't wait to go back!

I'm vegan, and I've been to Hound & Bottle several times, and it's been fine. None of the food has…read morebeen exceptionally good or bad. And to me, the price is too high for the food to just be "fine." The mocktails are always delicious, and one time they made me a Pimm's cup. I've also sipped a few of my family's cocktails and they're quite good. The best thing I had was a vegan sloppy Joe with chickpeas a few years ago. The vegan Caesar salad is good. They seem to have a housemade veggie burger on the menu year round, but it's on a brioche bun so if you want to get it vegan it just comes without a bun... I had it once with the bun and even then I found it pretty dry and underwhelming, especially for the price. ($18 with a pickle and a handful of their thick fries [the fries are tasty and vegan]). We went yesterday and I got a squash appetizer without the crème fresh, and half the squash was undercooked (like so hard I couldn't put a fork through it). I told the server and they comped the dish, but even the part that was edible wasn't that great, so I didn't really want a replacement. My sister likes the steak, she's had it twice and the steak is cooked well, the sauce is good, but the carrots have been undercooked both times. She agrees that the drinks are better than the food. She also says the desserts are good. My mom thought the crab cakes were delicious, her Brussels sprouts were not undercooked. The people who work there are lovely, and it's a good vibe, but it might just be a drinks & desserts spot for me.

I've been here a few times with a group of friends, and the service is always spot on. The…read morerestaurant is open seating I believe, and there are a lot of tables and cool rooms to sit at. They're a cocktail special lounge and have some of the best old fashions I've ever had. This past time we have been I ordered a Superflat Fashion. It was light and smooth. We also ordered a charcuterie board. It came with whipped goat cheese, and other items. The whipped goat cheese was the highlight though. Will be coming back to try more of their old fashions and other cocktails!

What a cool experience we had after stopping in for a cocktail. Friendly and expert service with…read moregreat recommendations. Cool interior also makes this a unique stop.

It had been awhile since I stopped by the Manette neighborhood in Bremerton. Clearly Vim & Vigor…read moreopened sometime in March after my previous visit to nearby Saboteur Bakery. It was a great surprise to see a new indie cafe right by the bridge roundabout (12/12/25). Tiny parking lot and adjacent street parking were all full, thankfully I found a spot around the corner instead. This has outdoor seating with a great waterfront view of Sinclair Inlet, as well as, indoor seating with decent natural light. There's wrap around window seating, plus cozy couch and banquette area. The decor is pleasant with merch interspersed with art work/prints, healthy foliage, and festive touches for the holidays. Welcoming owner, I believe, at the main counter who took my beverage order. Pastries are from Macrina and coffee beans from Olympia Coffee. Aside from the usual coffee/tea bevs, there's also other food items like overnight oatmeal, breakfast burritos, smoothies, gelato, and mocktails. The barista who crafted my 16oz mocha did a fantastic job. Nicely balanced flavor wise and perfect temperature which was greatly appreciated. Most indie coffee spots are drive throughs along my route. One I had frequented on Wheaton Way had relocated and now closed. Another one I enjoy is located in the Charleston neighborhood on Callow, so it's good to add Vim & Vigor to my rotation when I'm across the sound in Bremerton.

Delicious coffee and food. The service was great, very friendly and welcoming. Additionally, there…read morewas nice seating and great music playing the entire time.

Really great food. We had salads, Irish Sampler and Fish /chips. Every item was unique and just…read moregreat. All real food carefully made. Good natured service. Charismatic place!

Food was great. Service was slow, food took a long time even though we were only customers and…read morebreakfast and drinks for 3 was 150$ before tip. Too much for Shelton. Ambience and decor is beautiful of course.

I love the concept of a library bar! I saw quite a number of folks reading or chilling on the…read morecouch. Could be a nice vibe to bring your laptop and do some work. They've got fun names for the cocktails! The bartender told me she created some of the drinks herself! She was pretty friendly and made great conversation. I really loved her vibe! They do have quiet hours so that customers can focus on reading. Interesting concept! It's a really big space! The room goes straight back with books lining the walls, high ceilings and dark furniture. The lamps on each table give it kind of a cozy vibe.

I think this is meant to be a cafe/bar for reading but when I was there on a Sunday afternoon there…read morewas a group blasting short horror film(s) on a TV. It was way too loud. I felt bad for the server because I don't think anyone outside that group preferred that atmosphere. I'm not sure why the establishment allowed them to host that there. Anyway, I got some sort of smoked ale that was honestly the worst beer I've ever had albeit the server gave me a small warning about it beforehand. It was just too bitter. Couldn't finish it. Not sure why they were carrying it. I realize that my case was likely a special one but I honestly am not able to explore the city like this very often so it was a bummer it didn't work out. As far as I'm aware they are, at this time, the main reading-friendly bar in Seattle. It was too difficult for me to imagine concentrating on any book with what happened. Maybe I'll go back some other time.

This is a very out of the way place in Shelton Washington. I called to ask about reservations. I…read morewas told this was not necessary but they would take the reservation. I got there with my aunt. We weren't greeted at the door and we were confused on whether we wait. I ventured in to the right that looked like a dining area. I find a waitress and mentioned we had a reservation. I was pointed to a table that had a reserved sign on it. It was a corner table by the window with a nice view of the lake. I am glad I made the reservation. The restaurant is right on Spencer Lake. There is a pier in front and someone was fishing. I hope to return someday. I got the rib eye steak with baked potato. They were very good. I hope to

Four stars - good…read more We went here for lunch while staying out at Harstine Island. Because of the location, this is a popular spot for locals. It is an older establishment and has standard decor. They have a lot of seating to accommodate large parties. They have quite a variety of options on the menu. I decided to get the Reuben, and it was great. The fries were especially good, too. We will go here again!

New businesses have very few opportunities to make a good impression, and we've been wanting to try…read morethis place out. So much so , that we planned our evening for our group around starting here for a couple hours for drinks ... To show open online and not even have the courtesy to post a note or explanation or even when you will "actually" be open ... not a good start as to how customers are likely viewed :( Thur 5:15p EDIT*** Went next door to local shops and restaurants inquiring about the status here at thirst trap ... WELL BEWARE - apparently they've been closed since December, rift and break up in ownership due to business shenanigans... and stealing tips from employees. Basically the ship is going down. Don't waste your time here, give business to places that treat their employees and customers with more respect.

Cocktail bar and lounge in Juanita Village that opened in 2025. Has street parking, and the retail…read moregarage in the same building has free parking for the first 2-3 hours or so. It's at the corner of one of the buildings. Dark, mid sized interior with some cool neon lights and light up marble pattern bar counter. Not very busy when I went at happy hour/dinner time on a Friday night, but the place is busier later at night on Friday/Saturday during the warmer months. Sometimes they have events and DJs. Sat at the bar and tried out some happy hour specials. Got the Korean sauce wings ($12) and cheese truffle fries ($8). Decent amount of fries, definitely has cheese flavor but not that much truffle oil aroma. I liked the wings which you get 6 per order. They weren't fried, but rather tender and juicy. Sauce was agreeable. Definitely enough food for my dinner. As for the drinks, I got the rosemary mule which is Moscow mule with some rosemary herb. The copper mug they use is good sized. Tasted refreshing although could feel the alcohol afterwards. Also tried a corpse reviver no. 2, which was a little sweet but has a punch. Cocktail prices are not cheap outside of happy hour, in the upper teens. Overall, was glad I tried the place out. Will drop by for happy hour once in a while.

Love this hidden unique speak easy . Drinks are delicious ! So happy we came across this place .read more

My friend and I came here to have a beverage. We ordered a daisy passion rim had salt, cosmo with…read moreblackberry vs cranberry bc they didn't have, and we ordered an old fashion. Old fashioned had the correct garnish and cherries. All three drinks were great. Bartender Brittany was busy but was very efficient getting us our drinks and was friendly with us.

It has everything! Food is unique and and the staff is exceptional. The shop has a variety of…read morelocal art and other goodies. To top it off there is the view of hood canal framed by the Olympics. Lastly for cool days and evenings there are warm fires to sit around with friends (and sometimes live music).

What a great place for a late lunch on the water…read more The outdoor seating areas welcomed dogs and at least half the tables have shade umbrellas. All just off the waters of Hood Canal. During our meal we watched Caspian terns dive bomb on searun cutthroat trout in the waters in front of us. We saw seals feeding on those fish, too. (The trout were feeding on salmon fry in the shallow shoreline waters). And we saw great blue herons on the shoreline and roosting in the tall Doug firs across the road. But onto the restaurant. The menu is varied and impressive. We had the bacon-and-shrimp tacos and the smoked trout and baguette. Everything was perfectly cooked with a clean, appetizing presentation. When (not if) we go back, we'll definitely get at least one order of the bacon-shrimp tacos to share (it comes as two generous tacos) and then add something new. Beverage wise, H&F offers a great selection of beers,cider, wine,and cocktails. All in all, this is a new NW favorite.