Came here to celebrate a birthday and get immersed in another world. Inside Passage is in Seattles…read morebusy capitol hill neighborhood. Parking can be a wee bit tricky so waking, ride share, or public transit will be your best options. But if you have to drive we found a paid lot a few blocks away While this wasn't the best tiki bar we've ever been to, it did stand out for the presentation of drinks, the cool (and massive) octopus, the immersion, and overall vibe is nice and atmospheric They have four non-alcoholic options which I really appreciated as the one driving for the night! They also have standard as well as unique takes on tiki drinks. We were surprised to find so many options with vodka and tequila which isn't common in a more traditional tiki bar We had the: - "Kiki Premier Mai Tai" which wasn't as rum forward as we would have thought, especially given how many rums it had in it; but overall it was a classic style Mai Tai and tasty with quality rums - "One Eyed Willy" which has a fun presentation in a chest with smoking dry ice. This one you could taste the rum more and overall it was a really enjoyable drink and experience - "See A Light" which is a non-alcoholic option and the taste was just as good as the presentation. Came in a lovely angler fish tiki mug with the light and everything! The taste was complex and something that thought went into creating - "Four Boys" another non-alcoholic option that was the coolest visual as it came in a "steaming" crock pot. The taste was very unexpected, in a good way, and is a drink I would get again Overall the drinks were about a 4/5 but with the charming atmosphere and whimsical presentation it's a 5 star experience that is just fun

This place was highly recommended from my cousin who lives in Seattle. So while I was visiting for…read moreEmerald City Comic Con, I had to check this place out. First and foremost, you need to make a reservation. I did end up needing to move my reservation up because of scheduling but it worked out and the staff were really nice about helping me. This is a speakeasy inside Rumba, I did not know that going in. It's incredibly cool to walk into the bar. The decor is amazing. It's super small though with a few tables and bar seating. It was kinda loud when I was there since most tables were filled. My server was nice as well and was able to answer all my questions. Ambiance was exceptional and is such a cool place to visit. Most of the cocktails came with fancy show of some sort and were extravagant - and equally delicious. I got The Inside Passage, but there were at least three others I was trying to chose from. There was a lot of thought that went into the presentation of each of the drinks and I love that attention to detail. Since it was around dinner time I did want to order food and drink. They did not have the Kikisoba (they ran out) and that made me sad, but I was able to order the Rumba sliders and a basket of fries. I'm not a huge sliders fan, and I did order the caramelized pineapple on the side. The sliders were incredibly flavorful and the perfect size. For anyone wanting to visit Seattle, I do highly recommend this place. It's a really cool vibe and the food is really good too.

New Luck Toy gives its patrons a creative way to engage with Asian food. There are many great…read moreoptions on the menu, and clever twists on classics. It is a schmedium sized spot, so you'll be rolling the dice on an open table during the weekends. The decor is enforcing the vibe and menu. A perfect small hang bar. They would absolutely combust with money if they had more enticing deals/happy hours. It all tastes great, but with small portion sizes that bill gets run up quick. One moment you're laughing and eating green beans, the next you get a bill for $220. It's yummy, but it'll cost ya.

What a lively and cool place to be! There's street parking around the area and it wasn't too hard…read moreto find a spot but I'm sure it can get hard when it's peak hours. The bar was a vibe and the ambiance is very cool but it does get very loud when it's busy. There's a decent amount of seating and bar seating available. We got a couple things to try: Dry Fried Long Beans, Spicy Shrimp and Pork Dumplings, Chow Fun, and Chow Mein. The Long Beans were some of the best we've ever had, flavorful, not too soft nor too hard, and I would come back for them! The Dumplings were good but they weren't unique or special. Both Chow Fun and Chow Mein were made well, delicious, and flavorful. Overall, the dishes were good and made well. I wanted the portions to be a bit larger for the prices. We also got the Crimson Tiger Margarita and it was sweet, refreshing, and a good balance to the meal. It was a little bit confusing when we walked in because there was no one in the front dining area. We walked to the back and that's where everyone was. Our waitress and host were very nice and so accommodating! They answered our questions and gave recommendations for what we asked for. Overall, service was phenomenal. Good for small groups, a casual dinner, good drinks, and good food! It was a fun experience and very picture aesthetic.

Been here 3 times befire but yesterday was rhe first time i paid with my card. They charged my card…read moreover $136 and then charged my friends cards for our drinks that we already paid for. They take advantage of drunk customers! DO NOT GO

Bartenders are absolutely wonderful (but the drinks can be pricey). KJ Shan is also wonderful and…read morethere's a great, wide selection of songs. The tablets for entering your info and song run terribly slow. Bathrooms are clean and well-stocked, though not labeled well--women's restroom is straight down the hall, men's is to the right just after the photo booth. Unless they're meant to be unisex, but I don't think that's the case? This place is PACKED wall to wall after 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, and I've never dropped in those nights where it wasn't an upbeat and pretty cheery vibe. When I say packed, I mean that you should wear an outfit where you can take off layers, because it gets WARM. On the weekends the song queues can get LONG but you're able to manually check where you're at in line via the tablets. If you wanna leave before 12am, get there and put your song in no later than 8pm. Expect a $5 cover on weekends, too, though sometimes it's $10. Which is crazy. And yet, I still pay it... People are super nice and if you aren't bringing a posse out with you, a lot of folks don't mind you sitting with them at their tables if it's busy and they have an extra seat open. A lot of times people will get down by the stage and dance to songs people are performing, which is just the best when it happens. All in all, the Hula Hula crowd tends to have a great mindset for karaoke. All about having a good time to good music.

First, we got lucky and the bar was not super busy. The drinks were delicious and poured well, for…read morethe premium price I felt like I got the value. I loved the holiday overlay that they did and it felt fun/nostalgic without being cheap. Overall fun place and I will be back for sure!

We swung by Navy Strength to enjoy a few drinks and shot before NYE. Despite being busy, we only…read morehad to wait around 10-15 mins to get a table. We were a big party and they were able to accommodate us well. We ordered some popcorn, a few cocktails and some Jell-O shots. The popcorn tasted like movie theatre popcorn but in a good way. The cocktails were decent but the Jell-O shots were a little off. They had some weird black residue in them. The ambience is simple but was decked up for the holidays. The service was fast and the server was very sweet. Not sure if I will be back but the place didn't really stand out to me, but overall it gave a nice dive bar vibe.

This place was actually recommended to me by one of the regulars at Rider, so of course I had to…read moresee what the hype was about! We came here right after our nice dinner at Musang, and the place was already packed when we arrived. You can definitely feel that lively Belltown energy the moment you walk in with dim lighting, chill music, and that cool, slightly hipster lounge vibe that fits perfectly in the neighborhood. The entire staff was already in full Halloween mode, and the bar was decked out with festive decorations everywhere even the drinks were themed! Lol. It was definitely a fun surprise to experience that early in the season. The service was fast, and the bartenders were super friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. Drinks were beautifully crafted, strong, balanced, and totally on theme! Overall, Rob Roy totally lives up to its reputation with great cocktails, fun atmosphere, quick service, and welcoming staff. Perfect spot for a nightcap after dinner or if you want to feel like a local in the heart of Belltown.

Rob Roy, located in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, is a celebrated cocktail bar that blends…read moremid-century chic with vintage bachelor-pad charm. Rob Roy offers a rotating menu of classics and inventive seasonal drinks, all made with premium spirits and house-made ingredients. The bar's commitment to quality has earned it national recognition from Esquire, Eater, and the James Beard Foundation. Rob Roy's intimate lounge setting, complete with plush seating and a curated soundtrack, makes it ideal for both quiet conversations and lively nights out. Food options are limited because the focus here is on the drinks. Expecting surf and turf? Rob Roy's got it, in the form of goldfish crackers and jerky. The rear hallway featured some excellent wallpaper, and the gender neutral bathroom had cocktail recipe graffiti. At the bar, I enjoyed a Selkie - a blend of whiskeys, gentian, banana, ginger, clarified lemon and honey, and bitters. It reminded me of how much I miss Patrice Bergeron, six-time Selke winner. Cheers.

Excellent vibe. You feel cool just hanging out here. I heard they have over 700 types of rum - the…read morebartender seemed to know all of them. True professional - his arms were a blur - you'd think he was part octopus! The Japanese Snow Monkey was tart, bitter, and chilled perfectly -- dangerously !delicious! The snacks are terrific. The beef brisket taco seemed small, but turned out to be just the right size. Solid corn tortilla, with an unctuous beef filling just oozing with flavor. The empanadas stole the show. Incredible pastry crust - flaky, chewy, and loaded with flavor by itself. They were stuffed to the seams with the respective filling, and the side slaw was a great palate cleanser. Kale and mushroom was delicate seasoned, each bite just melted. The Jamaican beef, though, was even better . The spice ratio was perfect. These are almost addictive. Note: don't know all the details, but two patrons next to me at the bar had little treasure maps and on the "hunt" to try all of the varieties by answering a bunch of questions. Check it out!

This is owned by the same group as Agua Verde by UW, but has more of an upscale tiki bar vibe…read more Food overall is mediocre. It's not terrible but for the price it's not really worth it, even at happy hour prices. Examples: meat is super dried out and flavorless, deviled eggs are $4 for one USDA medium (or maybe small?) egg. I think the only reason to go here would be for the convenience (proximity to the convention center, etc) or the cocktails if you like that type of drink. Or maybe for a work happy hour if the boss is paying! Staff were friendly and service worked like a well-oiled machine. Pretty small space overall, seating for maybe 20 parties plus a bar (unless there's a back room somewhere that I didn't see). There's a outdoor bar/counter; not sure if it's available during the warmer months or if it's now a relic of early COVID outdoor dining. They do take reservations. This is an automatic 20% service charge place, which is fine as they're very clear and upfront about it. The awkward part is the credit card reader then also asks you to add a 2%, 4%, or 6% tip and it's set up such that the user interface makes it more difficult to add 0 tip than to add an additional tip. Besides which, the wait person is staring at you (and the screen) the whole time. From a monetary perspective, I don't mind tipping an extra ~5% on top of the service fee, as I would have tipped around 25% regardless, but I hate coercive UX/UI design choices like this on principle because it's skeezy. I hope the 20% is at least going to the staff and not leaving them to tip out off of people's 2% tips because that would be rough....!

For a weekday dinner at 7 PM, my friend and I were lucky enough to grab a seat. Note, this is…read morelocated inside the restaurant, upstairs. There are limited seats, so keep that in mind if you are planning to visit. We started off with cocktails, which were both great and had a nice kick to them. For appetizers, we began with the spring rolls that were light and paired with a fantastic peanut sauce. The salad was much larger than we anticipated, but it was full of flavor and balanced the meal really well. For our main, we ordered the pho cup which comes in an adorable cup noodle container. It is a great touch and makes it very easy to take leftovers to go since they provide lids for them. The bar provides a much darker, moodier atmosphere than the restaurant downstairs, though you do hear some of the noise from below when it gets busy. They have a great drink menu with beautiful Vietnamese inspired cocktails, and we will definitely be back to try more items!

Food/drinks - well craft cocktails that are very cute. we got the fortune cookies just because i…read moreneed something to eat when i drink. they were spicier than i was expecting and more than i could handle! but im weak! would def come back and get another drink and try the other foods. Service - a short wait to get inside even late at night! but once we got up there, very friendly bartenders. Ambiance - cute upstairs area. a giant bar with seats around and a few smaller tables. would be hard with a big group.

Hannah was fantastic! I came in on a quieter weeknight and she still brought such great energy…read more Super friendly, attentive without hovering, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. The cocktails were really well-made too - I had one with "Menagerie" in the name (can't remember the full title), and it was excellent. Also had some delicious pork bao (char siu bao-style) and dumplings that really hit the spot late night. You can tell she really cares about the people she's serving. Definitely one of those bartenders who makes you want to come back.

We came on tiki night! Ordered pieces of eight and hotel national…read more Personally really like passionfruit in my drink so Pieces of Eight made sense for me. Light and refreshing, enjoyed this one that it wasn't overly sweet.

First-The restaurant is gorgeous in a very unpretentious way. A friend and I stumbled across…read moreHarry's after a walk on Alki. We pulled up to the bar for a post walk boozy brunch. The staff were all extremely friendly and knowledgable. We both had delicious cocktails and the burger! Soft toasted bun, crisp bacon...fantastic! Fries outstanding! Tartar sauce made me want to try their fish and chips. I've been back twice. Both times same excellent food and experience. The last time I was just dropping in on friends and couldn't stay long and ordered toast & hot water with lemon. Out comes a gorgeous ornate silver tea pot, the most perfect toast and incredibly delicious jam & butter. I love it here. I'm a convert. Highly recommend. Perfect for solo dining, catching up with a bestie, and larger gatherings.

On a recent trip to Seattle, a friend took me here for lunch. She made a reservation and asked for…read moreseats in the newly renovated atrium. When we arrived, just after they opened, we were the third party in the restaurant. The atrium was really cute. It had a glass chandelier, great decor, and a view of Alki Beach. Our waiter brought us some water and we both decided to order the quiche (daily special was spinach, mushroom and goat cheese) along with a cup of clam chowder. Being that the restaurant was kind of empty, it took a while for our food to arrive. Unfortunately, the chowder was tepid at best and quiche was ice cold. I flagged the waiter down and as he took away our plates, he made a comment about the oven not being set correctly, which I thought was a bit odd. To me, it seemed as if our food may have been waiting a while to get picked up. Nevertheless, our food returned shortly thereafter piping hot. The chowder was delicious, definitely one of the tastiest I've had in Seattle. I found the quiche to be lacking in flavor and then noticed that there were no salt or pepper shakers on any of the tables, which I also thought was a bit odd. After we had finished eating, the waiter asked my friend if she wanted a box for her quiche. When he returned with the box, he did not clear our dishes or ask if we were ready for our check. I had to flag him down to ask for it. I noticed they added a $3 service fee to the bill, not quite sure what that was about, as the food was already a bit pricier than other restaurants in the area and there were issues with our food. I guess it's for the beach view? Overall, this was a decent meal, but I just don't get what all the hype is about.

Love the aesthetic and drinks HOWEVER…read more... The drinks are half labeled with dairy and nut warning. Someone in my group has a severe nut allergy and drank a sister nightwine (nut allergy was not labeled). Unfortunately our friend had to run to the hospital because of it. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They understood they didn't label it correctly. The dumplings were good and the other two cocktails we got were so creative and delish. I hope they label things correctly! Would love to come back.

One of the best cocktail bars in Seattle. Rotating speciality and themed cocktails but you can…read morealways order a classic cocktail at any point. Bartenders are also incredibly friendly. Always willing to give suggestions or even samples on rare occasions. Easily one of my favorite bars.