This place has become a go to spot for me when I want to hit up late night happy hour! The…read morebartender Jillian is super sweet and so personable every time I go in. The vibe is very moody and dark, a true classic jazz type lounge feel with dried flowers on every table and a cute little lamp to really give you the feeling of having your own little world at the table The drinks are phenomenal, they have a great variety and Jillian is not afraid of making something off menu for her regulars (pre tested drinks of course). My favorite so far has been the chocolate cherry martini

Swing in before we visit the Lincoln Theater. Fun drink selection in a very cozy establishment…read more Finding a seat may be an issue and service is at a slower pace. Have only ever ordered appetizers but we're always good.

What a lovely place! We aren't in Burlington often so haven't had much chance to stop here. Glad…read morewe did! Ambiance is on point. Cocktail list is large and has great variety. The seasonal we had was inventive and delicious. That old fashioned was honestly excellent - peep how they froze the cherry in the rock. Cute! Burger - great Cheesesteak - great with some flair (I wanna say maybe some gochugang somewhere in there?) Fries - really good and plentiful Service - if they didn't shine elsewhere (and they do) they'd really shine here. All helpful and witty. If you have business in Burlington - eat here If you don't have business in Burlington but find yourself hungry on that stretch of the interstate - eat here. But not if you have kids. 21 and up! 10/10 will return

We thoroughly enjoyed our first time at the Train Wreck Bar. They do not take reservations so we…read morearrived early as we had a party of eight, celebrating the 21st birthday of our grandson. We only had to wait a few minutes - 5 minutes maybe - before they called us in to be seated. Once seated we were served water and then they began taking drink orders. Since we were there for Sunday Brunch we waited a bit for the stragglers to arrive before ordering our meals. Service in general was excellent. Very timely without hovering. I ordered their Double Bloody Mary, a drink they are well known for around these parts. It's a drink and a meal all in one! The Bloody Mary was decent. Not the best I've ever had, but still tasty. Included, on skewers were two small biscuit sliders with egg, ham and cheese, three sausage meatballs, two large bacon wrapped potato chunks, a couple of pickled peppers, a chunk of apple, two blue cheese stuffed olives, a chunk of cheese, ham and salami. It also contained a big celery and carrot stick. It was supposed to have a dill pickle spear but I guess they forgot that or ran out. With it you get your choice of vodkas. I chose Tito's. This was all served in a quart size Mason Jar! Everyone else ordered other items and they all seemed to enjoy not only their drinks but their food as well. Salmon Scramble was really enjoyed by the son in law and stuffed French toast was great according to my wife. Several ordered the Breakfast Burrito in a Bowl and enjoyed it. They have an extensive breakfast menu available for brunch so a second visit will be in order. All in all it was a nice way to celebrate a birthday and eat brunch. Well worth a visit.

A speakeasy done well. Unmarked outer door. Cleaver entrance way. We had smash burgers- simple yet…read moredelicious. I have a Samoa Espresso Martini, excelente and my wife had a rum punch. Service was great. Attentive but not hovering. Atmosphere was very cool, feels authentically old and with a cozy vibe.

Cool lil hidden spot! Fun figuring out how to get into the bar. The bar/restaurant is quite SMALL…read moreand fills quickly. The poutine was delicious, as was the filet and NY! Perfectly cooked. However was super disappointed by the lobster/shrimp roll- my bun was completely soggy & lobster/shrimp was overcooked.

This place is amazing! Our waitress was very friendly greeting me and my pup and made him feel very…read morewelcomed by bringing him out a clean water bowl as soon as we picked a table on their dog-friendly patio (with Pup Menus on each table!). The patio faces one of the main streets so there was lots of good people watching. I ordered a beer flight and was very satisfied with all four of my selections: Prickly Pear Kolsch - it was creamy and easy to drink, bursting with prickly pear flavor; just the right amount of tart and sweet. Lightly Buzzed Honey Lavender Blonde - my favorite of the flight; it was very hoppy but light and refreshing and well balanced by intense lavender flavor and a smooth honey finish. Get it! You won't regret it. High Five Hefe - lighter/less hazy and more hoppy than most hefes it made for a unique and complimentary beer on my flight. Pommeroys Citra Pale Ale - a perfect West Coast IPA. To eat, my pup got the Lucky Dog hamburger (which the chef pre-cut) and loved it! He chowed down in less than a minute. And I got the Mac & Cheese Burger (sub a veggie patty) with the Garlic Fries. It was a very indulgent meal to say the least. The burger was loaded with so much Mac & Cheese that I couldn't even put the top bun on it and pick it up. lol I had to knife and fork the whole thing which was totally worth it. The Mac is a classic home style recipe (think Stouffers but better). Their fries are shoestring and super crispy and salty. And they loaded those up with an amazing garlic aioli and Parmesan. I got a side of their house-made curry aioli and was obsessed with it. Every fry that didn't have sauce or parm got a dip in that deliciousness and I added it to quite a few of the burger bites too. All in all, a great brewpub that I look forward to returning to in the future!

I was in the mood for a good burger and we had heard great things about Temperate Habits, so we…read moretried them on a Thursday evening during the prime dinner hour. Our server was Rainey, she was awesome, very attentive, and came to our table right away to take our order. The atmosphere at Temperate Habits is very nice, there is outside seating but we sat inside due to the bright evening sun. Our meals took quite a while to arrive, I think we were at the tail end of the dinner rush and my guess is they have a small kitchen. My classic cheeseburger was about the most generic, predictable, and utterly boring burger I could imagine, and for $17 I would certainly not return for that or the mundane shoestring fries. The burger patty, bun, and fries were all non creative and the there was nothing even the slightest bit unique about my burger, in fact I swear it is the exact same burger that the Skagit River Brewery serves just around the corner. The surprise entree was the Crab and Lobster Tots, now whoever thought that would be good? The plate looked very strange to say the least but I have to say.... this dish was really good! So you'd think if they could create that total mayhem of a dish that they could get far more creative with the burgers and least have a house burger sauce or a higher quality bun for $17, something? I might return to Temperate Habits to have a drink with friends and share some tots, because they give you a large enough portion for four people, but I would certainly look elsewhere for a good burger. 5 stars for atmosphere and service, 1 star for the burger, 4 stars for the tots.

The food is pretty good here. They have happy hour specials. It is a casual place, with lots of…read morepool leagues... Afternoon is my favorite time to come here, if you come late night it gets a bit loud, and the crowd changes to younger people.. Parking is on the street... I do recommend the pizza, and grinder sandwiches....

Best fries in the state. Good pizza, and I'm a pizza snob. But the best part is the pool scene…read more Lots of competitive games and tournaments. Head barkeep Des is the hardest working woman in Skagit county

Great beers! Loved the black lager. The food truck offered one of the best meals we enjoyed on…read moreour road trip. Thank you for the nice experience!

Stopped by to try their PSL but missed it by a day. Coffee Porter was the beers selected and must…read moresay, very good as always. Service is always with a smile. Not many customers for a Friday at 6 but plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Indoors they have several TVs which I am usually not a fan. Probably good place to watch sports.

We were looking for a place to play some shuffleboard without having to drive all the way to…read moreEdison, and this spot popped up so we headed on over. It's funny, as many times as I've been to the Trainwreck (which is right next door) I've somehow never noticed Gene's! This is a cozy little spot, with a true friendly and neighborhood feel. The place is full of regulars, and has a couple of pool tables in addition to a nice long shuffleboard table. (The shuffleboard could use a bit of sprucing up, to be honest...it's kinda warped but hey, that makes it fun to figure out I guess!) We usually just get a couple of beers, and they have several good ones on tap - including Manny's from Georgetown Brewing in Seattle, always a local favorite. They also have a full bar and, apparently (according to some Yelp reviews) they have food too, but I don't recall seeing any menus during our visits there. I will have to check it out next time! The service is always mega friendly, and the entire place is clean and not too "divey".

Austin was a great bartender! We loved this bar by the RR tracks where freight trains would scream…read moreby. There's a nice spot out back by the tracks with a concrete slab you can rest on while you puff if you imbibe. We are shuffleboard aficionados and enjoyed the long table. The table needs some TLC, but most people wouldn't notice. Two level pool tables with good queues.

So disappointed. Have been for happy hour and dinner multiple times. Never see the same staff and…read morefood has been disappointing. So want them to succeed, but finding it harder to go back. Fiah and chips are greasy, steak sandwich gristley...

When you think of the perfect steakhouse, what comes to mind? Of course great steak, lowlight…read moreambience, maybe a great bottle of wine? The Cask & Cleaver Steakhouse in Mt. Vernon has everything you can dream of and more. My wife and I have been planning this dinner for our anniversary ever since this restaurant took over the empty space on the Skagit river walk in downtown Mt.Vernon. The previous restaurant was one of our favorites so our bar was set pretty high. We were not disappointed. When I called to make the reservation the manager was extremely helpful, and when I mentioned that is would be our anniversary she gave us a romantic spot in "the cove" area. A cozy, dim area with our table next to a fireplace and a great view of the whole restaurant. Our waitress was very friendly, and happy to give us recommendations for our food. We knew that we had to start with the Roasted Bone Marrow. It came out hot from the kitchen shortly after ordering, the smell was divine so we could not wait to try. Slow roasted in olive oil, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Served with Crostinis. If you have never tried beef bone marrow before, this is the spot to try. The texture was great, every bite melted in our mouth. The taste was so flavorful we will definitely be ordering this again. For my meal I ordered the 14oz New York Strip with a side of Brussel Sprouts, and Roasted Carrots with miso bourbon glaze. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare with an excellent seared crust. It came covered in a truffle compound butter that completely elevated the flavor of the meat. My carrots were so tender and flavorful. I have never had carrots prepared like this and with such unique taste. I could not get enough. The side of sprouts were very delicious as well. Crispy brussels tossed in sticky bourbon miso glaze, topped with cilantro and Serrano peppers. In short I was very happy with my plate. My wife ordered the Filet Mignon. An 8oz Filet Mignon grilled to perfection then topped with herb bacon goat cheese and drizzled with a Marsala jus. Once again absolutely packed with flavor in every last bite. The goat cheese was an excellent addition that once again elevated the flavor of the meat. For her sides she ordered the Steakhouse Mac & Cheese, and the Whipped Mashed Potatoes. Two classic steakhouse sides that were done very well. If it's your first time visiting, I would highly recommend going with these sides. Finally for our dessert we tried the Smoked Brulee. A favorite dessert of ours, but Cask & Cleaver put their own unique spin on this timeless classic. Smoked maple creme brulee with vanilla macerated berries. Very creative and executed perfectly. Would highly recommend. We could not have wished for a better experience for our anniversary dinner. The one small note, It would be nice if they could expand their wine menu a little bit. Other than that everything was perfect! We are definitely going to be coming back again soon, and make this one a tradition for our anniversary dinner every year.

Service took forever and the food was pretty bad. They couldn't even cook mini corn dogs right ‍…read more The fish and chips were soggy.

They have a fairly large menu, the fish and chips. Here are really good. I've had various…read moresandwiches. They have a full bar. The prices are fairly reasonable. It does get a little crowded at night, but lunchtime is a good time to come here. It's very casual, so no need to get all dressed up.