Rip Off! Center city Seattle prices on Vashon Island, why?…read moreJust wanted a quick drink while awaiting the ferry and a miniature whiskey (no special brand, i.e. $25 for fifth retail cost $12!!! Totally out of line. While the location has always been good, the new ownership seemed more interested in themselves than the customers who were coming in....give us back the down-to-earth Mexican with reasonable prices. Been an island frequenter for multiple generations - - - so no newby negativity here, just a reality check.

I have been here a few times now and each visit is better than the last. That doesn't mean that my…read moreprior visits were lacking...they have each been great, only more personable the more I visit. Parking is limited, but there is a Park & Ride just up the way and a short walk to the lounge. Walk through the main doors of The Wild Mermaid and back to the Seagull lounge. You will find a large wrap around bar that seats around 12. Spirits (limited, but good), wine (3-4 varieties) and beer (6 draft), again, good selection. Service has been amazing each visit. Our first visit (my wife and I), we arrived a bit early hoping to grab a drink before catching the ferry. They weren't quite open in the back, but the bartender offered to pour a beer or wIne since we made the trip in. We sat on the back patio and enjoyed the view and watched the the ferries dock. It was a GREAT 1st impression and that's what keeps us coming back. Saturday evenings (around 7) were bustling with what to seem are locals. Again, welcoming and service top notch! We haven't eaten here, so I cannot speak for the food, but people all around us were eating and ordering more. Again, if you have some time before catching the ferry, or just decide to walk on just to visit this place...(remember, check the hours) its worth it. We will be coming back to this little gem over and over.

Brunch was so good! Wish we had time to peruse the butcher section and was able to take some home…read more Cute little space. I like the cocktails and definitely will go back to try the little noodle shop attached.

Adian was our service, great customer service and had amazing recommendations for us. The food and…read moredrinks are so good and normal portions. Will come back again

It had been a few years since we visited THS and we heard that they redid the interior and possibly…read morechanged management, so we decided to give it another chance. The cocktails all seem to be named after nautical terms, likely a nod to their island locale. I got the Buoy, which was a tequila-based cocktail with blackberry, Campari, and rosemary. It was quite refreshing. We split the smoked salmon chips and dip, because we both love smoked salmon and Old Bay. This was tasty, but I think a cream cheese dip requires a chip that's sturdier than a potato chip. I ordered the seared ahi and my spouse ordered the burger. We both enjoyed the seared ahi, though I wish it had more of the whipped tahini and harissa. We agreed that the burger was solid, but not the best restaurant burger we've had. We finished with the key lime pie and pot de crème. Recommend both (though maybe avoid the pot de crème if you don't like coffee)!

The Hardware Store keeps getting better. The refreshed space and menu feel perfect--modern but…read morestill cozy in that classic Vashon way. Food was outstanding, hands down the best around. Every dish was spot-on, fresh, and full of flavor. Rosie was our server and she was awesome--super friendly and on top of everything. Even got to say hi to the chef, which was a nice touch. If you haven't been in a while, go now. We'll definitely be back soon. 5 stars!

There are two locations on the main strip. I believe the bigger one is for kids, while the smaller…read morearcade is for adults? I could be wrong. I do love the smaller arcade, because it has some Japanese games that I enjoyed, especially the music one with the big circle and lights. Prices are reasonable which led us to staying here for awhile. Great customer service!

Glad to see an arcade right on the Alki strip - reminds me of my days as a kid on East Coast…read moreboardwalk beaches. We dropped in here on a Monday afternoon during happy hour, which meant 50 cent pinball! The place is clean with new/well-maintained tables, which is not standard for pinball rooms in the area. You buy a game card to play - no need for quarters - and get to it. Staffer was friendly and there is a good solution of local beers, ciders, wines, NA beverages. We didn't try the food but I appreciated there were vegan options.

We were staying in Vashon and came in here for breakfast. This place was busy on a Sunday morning…read morewith just two women running the front area. Our waitress was really nice but she was running around non-stop doing everything. We had to flag her down a few times. The dishes had good portions. I ordered the classic egg plate and the sausage patties were a bit too salty. My friend ordered the pancake plate and they loved it. Said it was really fluffy and delicious. Another friend ordered their omelet and that was huge too. He also enjoyed his meal.

Dang. I wanted to like this Sports Bar…read more Meh food. Service was friendly, but a bit off their game. The vodka soda drink I ordered took SO long we figured our server didn't turn in the order bec my partner's drink was served quickly. When we saw the bartender make a drink for themself, REALLY!?! we assumed my order hadn't been turned in, so we ordered one from the bartender. In the end I got a duplicate order. (But were only charged for one. Fair.) We asked for the French burger to be cooked as rare as possible. I joked I liked it to "moooo". It was served medium well. Zero pink. ZERO PINK! All gray. Yuck! Fish and chips were served piping hot, but nothing special. Drive thru window food. My skinny fries were not piping hot so I didn't care for them. The interior was so chilly that the few patrons there left their coats on the entire time. My partner never took off his parka the entire meal. We mentioned the very chilly air to our server upon our arrival, and she said they just bumped up the thermostat before we walked in. They must have a very slow HVAC. The overhead bright LED lights did nothing to create a cozy ambiance. Quite the opposite in fact. I was dear friends w a restaurant owner for many years, and he taught me to check out the restrooms of any new eating establishment first. (Restaurant Owners will often keep the customers restrooms cleaner than the kitchen.). The bathrooms here seemed pretty clean, but my quick peek into the kitchen as I was walking by was appalling, ...grungy doesn't begin to explain what my casual glance saw. A stiff scrub brush and bleach would transform the kitchen. I wasn't snooping, I literally walked past what anyone could see on their way from the restrooms. Lest I forget to mention that the menu I saw online included Reuben sandwiches, ...YUM, and Montecristo sandwiches WHAT MY PARTNER WAS JONESING FOR... and fried chicken.. OUR FAVORITE. Sadly we did not realize until we got there that only the skimpy bar menu is offered at 6 o'clock on a Sunday. So pretty much everything on the menu was "fast food". Frozen food then Deep fried. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT I wanted to like this place, but, alas, I will not be going back. Ever.

Wow! This place is cool. I ordered the watercress appetizer…read moreper the recommendation of other yelpers. This was astonishing. I had no idea what to expect but it was lovely. The peanut sauce with it was so flavorful. I also had the pad see ew which was good. I played it safe with the entree but next time I will try something different. I added the second cup of peanut sauce to the pad see ew and it was great. The atmosphere of the bar was cool. It's dark and beautiful. The bartender served me water from a chilled bottle while I waited for my order (I got it to go). This place will make a fun location for a birthday, a date or girls night out. I can see why there are so many 5 star reviews. This is great stuff. Support small businesses.

They don't answer their phone. It's crowded and dark, I was with a large group, drinks were weak in…read morealcohol and the food was ok, service was good and the staff were friendly. Felt expensive since the drinks were weak the food was just ok and I did not particularly enjoy my visit.

I've been here twice now. The first time was on a Friday at 9 pm and it was crazy packed and didn't…read morehave a great experience. The second time was also on a Friday but right when they first opened and it was much nicer. The bartender was so friendly and hilarious which elevated our experience but we also really enjoyed our drinks. I love that there is a big selection of Asian inspired cocktails. Overall, I would recommend this place as a pre dinner cocktail joint otherwise, it gets a little busy after.

The shenron was awesome! So smooth--no burning after taste and you could really appreciate the…read morepandan and cononut aroma. The service was phenomenal The ambiance was chill

Stopped in for a quick pre-boarding drink. Cool concept- late 80's decorations and music…read more Friendly bartender and fun menue. Both beers, cocktails and food. If your in the N concourse, recommend a visit!

Service was great, our bartender was very friendly tonight. However, the game/gaming aspect of this…read moreplace puts expectations high with the reality at an all time low. They have about 5 tables that can actually play games, which is good if there's not someone sitting there who doesn't know you can actually play games at the table. All of the other tables and bar seating have no games. Each table has 1-2 gaming systems, mainly PS, switch, and Atari - most of the switches have one game on it. Atari has the highest selection which is awesome but half of the consoles barely work or have broken switches/knobs and most of controllers are questionably working. Awesome idea, poor execution.

It's really not much of a sports bar. Kind of lame. It's a nice meeting place for local people,…read morewho always seem to be trying hard to be cool. What is up with this in Seattle? But o have to say, the staff was really lame. Went to watch a playoff game and there were very few people in the bar, maybe 10-12. I I asked if I could go to the back room, which had zero people , and get a little volume on my game, and I got a very long song and dance about why that was not possible. Only championship games etc etc etc, were allowed volume. THE. except the bar tender wouldn't stop talking AND THEN TUENED THE MUSIC ON EVWN LOUDER- Rude! I just wanted to go to aa sports bar and watch a game and have a beer. Very disappointed. Typical lame Seattle watered down place. Ever hear of customer service?

Happy hour drinks are a good value, service was great and friendly. But the burger was a thin…read morehockey puck with no flavor. Even the fries were lacking?! Disappointing. I will be back for a drink, but skip the food.

had a great time here. great ambiance and environment and was very welcoming. Will definitely be…read morecoming back

From the owner: Hookah, good music, great vibes read more