Such a fun spot for a delicious drink (or two ) ! As a dog lover myself, this spot has the decor I…read moredream about! The staff were helpful with guiding all of us towards the best drinks based on our preferences, and were super cool folks as we chatted throughout our visit. Drinks are priced well based on what's in cocktails, the size, and how great they are. We'll be back!

excellent cocktails. and they have a ("reluctant") happy hour 4-6 daily. kitchen is actually an air…read morefryer under the bar. come for the drinks. soundtrack: Neo Soul, baby! so chill. A+++ (Hiatus Kaiyote, D'Angelo, Thundercat, etc.)

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

Flesh & Fries " My Ohh My ! This place is really my Flesh for Fantasy meal I had in my mind all my…read morelife! OK, Frank stumbled onto this place with blind luck and thank god for that blind luck. Stumbletown is a true carnivorous dream dining experience. Let's start with the menu it's simple. Your choice is duck or steak with an option for sauce. Why complicate things Yelpers, this place is "THE KISS" method so don't try and overthink things cause the chef doesn't . In case you're wondering I ordered the steak with Chimichurri sauce and this was layered over a mound of some of the best fries I've consumed in ages. Note they cook the flesh with a SOUS VIDE machine slow and low to make the meat tender and juicy. My guess are the fries had to be double fried in duck fat judging by the crunchiness and flavor... Yes for $25 I was served a steak mound of flesh over fries and loved every bite. Flavor bomb alert is the combo of steak , fries and Chimichurri smothered over the top IS AWESOME. Its a heavenly marriage of flavors for those seeking a sensual flavor experience... Note the homemade chimichurri sauce was a game changer as its expansion of the flavors is beyond anything imaginable. I only wish they sold by the bottle for home use it was that flavorful. Ok, by now you're savoring my photos and maybe licking your phone and I understand why , so just image how I felt actually eating. For beverages it's water ( free & self serve ) or a full bar of intoxicants you can walk up and order.... Keep in mind Stumbletown is a waiter free environment which is AWESOME ! I'm so full yet I am planning my out next flesh dining experience.. You'll wanna dine in this true hidden gem located in Ballard however selfishly I hope it stays hidden. Now stop reading , get in the car and share the experience in your mouth! FRANK B IS OUT !

We went on a Sunday evening for Steakeasy's pop up steak frites and didn't have to wait very long…read moreto order or get our food. I got the chimichurri sauce with the 4oz steak ($15), although you could also get the 8oz version for $25. Pro tip: ask them to cut the slices a bit thinner! It's a pretty open, natural lighting, and spacious. Great place to have a casual, but feels a bit more formal(?) dinner

It wasn't originally part of the plan, but our chum, Ernie, really likes the food at this…read moreoperation. So it looks like we're taking in some laughs tonight. On Fri-Sun from 7-9 is open mic comedy; karaoke from 9-1am. Come on a Thursday for live music. Parking sucked. We were two blocks away before we found a spot. So happens we caught the comedy show and there are some very funny up and comers in Seattle. Fair warning: it gets a bit raunchy and personal. However, the regulars seem to really dig this. We did get our chance to sing and it was a bit wild, in a good way. Great singers/horrible singers, most importantly, a supportive crowd. Pro Tip: Show up early and get your request for karaoke in. It started getting busy about an hour in, then you're looking at a long wait. The drinks are well made and not too expensive. The food is surprisingly good. A friendly bartender also helped make for a fun night!

Who knew you can't scream in karaoke when they're playing crowbar in between songs. The short fat…read moregirl bartender who said her name was Rex which is definitely a fake name, told my friend that him singing a rage against the machine song was too loud. If you tell a drunk guy to F off and expect him not to call you out on stage you're a bad bartender. Pretty garbage bar, bad drinks and bad service. A bar that plays metal but won't let us karaoke a barely metal song.

Size matters. Big and wet is how we like em' and The Nut always delivers. Come for the limes stay…read morefor the vibes.

This is a super cute hidden gem. It was busy on a Friday night, with lots of people and…read moreconversation. The decor and lighting feels really cozy. The drinks are well priced and there are plenty of tables and booths to sit and play games or chat.

This place was recommended to use by two unrelated people and we finally got around to visiting on…read morea random weeknight. We missed happy hour, but the restaurant was nearly full at 7pm, which is always a good sign. We managed to get lucky finding a space across the street on Greenwood Ave after circling for fifteen minutes--Parking in the area generally sucks. The Gainsbourg is a cool spot with a cool vibe, and felt like a neighborhood favorite. I ordered escargot and sauteed mushrooms for a pre dinner snack. Escargot was lacking flavor, but it didn't bother me. Love my snails. The mushrooms were delicious. Ordered steak frites for dinner and the Copper River salmon special. Both were delicious ... Probably my favorite steak frites in Seattle--cooked to medium rare perfection. Fun spot and reasonably priced. We'll definitely be returning to try a few more items from the menu.

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.

After 11 years of being in the neighborhood, I've finally had, The Maple experience with my sister…read morefriend. We sat in the beer garden, adorned with wooden picnic tables, umbrellas, and plenty of space for your Fido and conversation. The breakfast was outstanding! We enjoyed the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon and potatoes, and my steak burrito was filled with potatoes, perfectly cooked egg and potatoes that could easily be shared. Both meals arrived with a delicious hot sauce. We left stuffed! The mimosas were larger than typical and kept me on cloud nine for a good portion of the day. My sister friend loved her Shirley Temple. I'll surely return with the family and most likely share. Absolutely delicious!

The Maple definitely has a "Seattle vibe" and it's a dim lit dark ambience bar/restaurant. Although…read morethe food was not bad but also not good...the portions were pretty small for the prices and there wasn't a dish that really stood out. Service was great though and all the servers were attentive, kind, and helpful. The presentation of the dishes was great but nothing stood out to where I would want to come back and I wouldn't recommend this place to a friend.

Have been a few times but it had been quite some time since my last visit. Three of us came on a…read moreThursday which is all day happy hour, and some solid deals on drinks and $2 off small plates - woo! Was especially interested in coming after knowing the bar manager (Sarah) has won awards in the industry. We tried: - Apricot Old fashioned $10 - great value! Strong with a hint of apricot. - Classic Martini $11 - it was Martini month when we went so martinis were featured with great prices! Definitely not my fave martini in the city but could not beat this price and it was enjoyable still. - Mezcal drink (I think it was the Sea Senora) $18, I had this and loved it. I'm a fan of mezcal and this was no exception. Great flavors. - Lamb Crepinette $17 on HH, we all enjoyed this! Not too "lamb-y" if that makes sense. - Point Judith Squid Salad - $14 on HH, I really enjoyed this salad as it reminded me of Spain/Portugal, which I'm a huge fan of. The squid was really tender and went well with the beans and olives. Super cute vibes inside and everything is really aesthetic but also great flavor/execution. I already want to go back to try more.

It's a gorgeous Seattle day and I was looking for a place to ride my bike to. Yelp said this one…read morehad bike parking so we decided to check it out. First off, it does not have bike parking. That was a little awkward (but obviously not the restaurant's fault, just an FYI). It does have giant windows, lovely staff, and $2 off plates for happy hour. I really enjoyed the lamb and the mai tai, and definitely order those again.

Spur of the moment choice, we luckily made it in under the gun for happy hour, and so happy that we…read moredid. Old fashioned, delicious; hush puppies and Caesar brussel sprouts, amazing; grill burger, so so good. Our server was great as well, we will absolutely be back (need a flight of whiskey next time).

Holy hell. Came for happy hour, had no idea what to expect, and left INCREDIBLY satisfied…read more Drinks? Great. Food? SO GOOD. People and vibes? Excellent. There was one issue with the food we received not being what we ordered that was handled right away! HIGHLY recommend hitting it during Happy Hour!

The service is amazing! The staff always makes me feel welcome. The smash burger is my absolute…read morefavorite whenever I go in and I love that they're a Seahawks family. Genuinely a great establishment.

Really it's a 3.8 for me but mostly for the food…read more U-shaped bar! First time here to watch the USMNT play. A line out the door at 3 pm to snag good seats. I counted 8 TVs in the bar area. 5 stars for service. Bartender very friendly. About a dozen beers and one dry cider on tap. I'm sure it will get loud as we get closer to game time. Food is ok- standard bar food. Got the Ball Park Dog for $14.