Fun little place for happy hour. It's got plenty of seating and a neat menu (mostly mac-n-cheeses, pizzas, and variations of pizzas). There are some TV's up so I'm sure people in the area come to watch sports games and such. Everyone in our party ended up getting the "famous" grilled cheeses, which were pretty good and come with a small cup of nicely seasoned tomato soup. The menu was slightly confusing, in that the grilled cheese on the menu is located right under the beer bread sandwiches section that also says "served with a side salad." Since ours came with soup already, I guess that means it doesn't come with salad. The $2 to add pepperoni to a grilled cheese also seemed a bit excessive when you're already paying $11 for a grilled cheese. Happy hour deals were alright, $1 off some food and $1 off well drinks, wine, and beer. 1/2 grilled cheese with soup is on happy hour for $7, so that's probably the way to go if you just want to try the grilled cheese and some other items. I enjoyed the pretzel that I ordered. Service was okay. We didn't order drinks this time and I felt like our server was slightly snooty because of it. They serve brunch too, and have fun events and trivia some nights. I'd come back to try some of their other food items. read more

The staff have this place taken care of! Covid measures perfectly implemented. We come for the drinks but the food looks and smells delightful. Dogs welcome on leash. Sun umbrellas provide excellent shade during hot summer days. Extra outdoor seating! read more

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Decent pub with slightly overpriced food options. Overall, I like the atmosphere and the menu. There's nothing wrong with it, but if the prices were lower, I'd love this place (and probably give it a 4-star rating). While the portion sizes are larger, paying $14 for a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup isn't exactly how I'd like to spend my money. It was good! But not $14 good. Additionally, when we went, there was a long wait. We ended up waiting around 45 minutes to get dinner on a Friday night. Maybe it was a busy night, but we didn't think the wait was worth it. Service was pretty good, though water refills were relatively infrequent (though it was probably just really busy). Not sure I'd recommend, but I also wouldn't recommend against. read more

Dear Watershed, I love you. This place is amazing. If you disagree then your opinion means very little because it deserves every star. read more

Unfortunately we were not allowed to be seated in the restaurant on (11.15.21) because my 6 year old is not yet VaXX'd... We took our business else where! I'm glad to see the Watershed can turn down business in these trying times... Good on you! There's better pizza in Seatown anyway! read more

Stopped in here one weekend night for outdoor dining. The people who worked there were very friendly and moved the heater closer to us. My partner had the famous grilled cheese and tomato soup, I had the BLT pizza fold, and we shared a cinnamon pretzel appetizer from the Lake City German bakery. All was tasty, but the real star was the atmosphere and our service from M! M was delightful and responsive. Really enjoyed the experience. The tomato soup was also a sleeper hit! read more

I came here with a couple friends for a double date night on a Friday night, while a big Basketball game was on. So needless to say, it was pretty busy. We waited about 25 minutes for a table, and managed to get one in the upstairs portion of the restaurant, which had a handful of tables and a large TV to watch sports. Our server promptly introduced herself and we ordered rounds of beers. They have an extensive selection of draft beers, and canned beers, and a minimal selection of cocktails. This felt like a beer place, so that's what I opted for. They have a pretty basic menu, but are known for their pizzas (full and half folds) and their mac&cheese. I got their bacon & mama's mac n' cheese and loved it! It was not too cheesy, and there was a generous portion of bacon and mama's lil peppers. The rest of table seemed to enjoy their pizza and pizza folds - fyi a pizza fold is just a slice/or couple of slices folded into half (real genius...). Overall, I'd come back here if I found myself in Northgate and in need of food. The service was the real star of this place! Worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Bacon Mama Mac & Cheese - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love coming here, have since we moved to Thornton Place in '16. Owners are stellar stellar peeps, the tap selection is always excellent, the food is never not good. Family friendly, a game on here and there but not the focus, service is always by lovely people. We get back as often as possible!! read more

The pizza is yum, I always get the Parma with prosciutto and arugula. This place deserves a better rating. Great beer and mac and cheese. read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Parma pizza, mac and cheese bacon. - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very underrated local spot that's not in the midst of the Seattle craziness! Great pizza, house made ranch, rotating crafty beer and cocktails, welcoming service & amazing grilled cheese/tomato soup! I lived nearby Watershed & would come here about once a month. I'd say the only con is that it's a little pricey! However they do a lot of events, give back to the community & use local products and ingredients. So I get that it all adds up. Whenever I'm back in the area, I'll definitely support this local business! read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Happy hour time - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We came here twice in two days - my husband decided it has the best pizza in Seattle - it's New York style and he's from New York.

Nice set up outside for seating with heaters. Nicely posted beer list along with printed and QR code menus. Very cool to have an imperial stout beer fest featuring flights of different beers with a common theme. Pizzas are excellent, apparently not a wood pizza oven but no matter, still a great char on the edges. Happy hour food options until 5pm with discounted drafts. Have been here numerous times and never a complaint. Very convenient walk from the light rail. read more

The Watershed is one of my favorite hidden spots in Seattle! This cozy Pub offers a little bit of everything with a menu that is constantly changing and keeps me hurrying back for more. I always find myself in a serious struggle trying to choose which delicious sounding dish to get each time I return. I always want to try something new but often find myself swayed by their tomato soup and grilled cheese... again. I've loved everything I've had here, especially their Bloody Mary, Espresso Martini, Caesar salad and the pizzas are killer too. There is a great selection of beers on tap including gluten free options. The cocktail menu always seems to be perfectly curated and stays updated too. The atmosphere is warm and bright with lots of windows letting in natural light, plenty of bar and table seating, and of course- great vibes! There is also an outdoor area with plenty of covered seating, TV, and heaters that keep it comfortable for the colder rainy days and nights. Most importantly the staff are welcoming, so attentive and kind. Highly recommend checking this place out if you get the opportunity, you won't be disappointed. read more

This place is a great little local pub with really nice staff, easy parking, quick service, good drinks and a comfortable enough environment. It you want a decent meal, it's a good place to go. I'd like to give it 3.5 stars but that is not an option so here I am. What I love: My husband craves the BLT Fold, I like the Pozole that they do for brunch. The drinks are always super good. What I don't love: It's not the most comfortable seating. It's often pretty loud in there too. I wish they had more options that aren't so bread-y. There are a few salads and things but I don't think they're that good so I go for a fold. They also screw up my order about half the time which is a bummer. SO there it is. read more

The pros: this place has a decent happy hour and parking is super easy. It's also near the Thornton theatre if you have a movie to catch. The wine and beer selection is also good, and some of the cocktails are made with local liquors, like 2Bar. Cons: The food I had was fine, but not fantastic. The tomato soup was definitely good, but the "award winning grilled cheese" was certainly not award winning. There was hardly any cheese in it and I definitely could have made a better one at home. Take home: This seems like a good place to stop for a beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail made with good local ingredients. Maybe try someplace else unless you just want a snack. read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Rose on the patio - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Met a friend for a drink and dinner and should have gone to the first place we thought of. Lightest pour for an $9 glass of wine I have ever experienced. Ordered the Mac and Cheese and, honestly, would have had a better meal making a box of Annie's. For sure it would be warmer. The pretzel came with what was advertised as pub cheese that was neon yellow and definitely not cheese. Strangers flavor and consistency. All in all a disappointment! read more

This was such a great well welcomed meal. I have been traveling for about 2 weeks and honestly, not eating the best. I was staying near here and looked like it had some good vegetarian options. I had a hefty work expense budget so I went overboard, but had leftovers for breakfast! I ordered the award winning grilled cheese with tomato soup and a side Caesar salad. The grilled cheese was nothing short of perfect. Excellent tasty beer bread, perfect grilling on the crust and caramelized onions with a perfect balance of everything. Dipped it in my tomato soup and was in childhood heaven. The Caesar salad came with dressing on the side and a wedge of lemon. The dressing was very garlicky, but perfect for me and my buddy Tums. Squeeze that lemon and again, heaven. And since I had the hefty expense budget, I had to also get the carrot cake. Not too sweet except for the nuts on top. The cake was insanely moist and packed with carrots and a perfect amount of spices. I will be back for work soon, and this will be my first meal. read more

My fiance and I went to Watershed to grab a beer before catching a movie. The inside of this place is cool and pretty eclectic and there's a good crowd mix here. Some families, some people on dates, and some guys hanging out. I felt comfortable here and the atmosphere was nice. It looks like Watershed specializes in pizzas and other related bites - and they definitely are fans of beer and whiskey. This place has a shit ton of whiskeys to choose from! I'm not really a whiskey sipper, but for people who are, this could be heaven. They also have a ton of craft beers - seasonal and otherwise. Unfortunately the ones that sounded good to me were out of stock or out of season. I ended up randomly choosing one and didn't really like it, but gulped it down anyways. The bartenders kind of ignore you here. We had at least five people behind the bar passing us for a good five minutes before we were actually approached and asked what we wanted. The bartender was nice, but you could tell he only approached us because one of the others didn't for quite some time. I guess if I was in the area again I would be willing to try out their food, but I wasn't really blown away by the Watershed at all. read more

Tip: don't order the turkey white bean salad. It's nasty consistency and bad flavor. It needs some kind of crunch and the arugula was soggy in the dressing. I ate about two bites. Waitress asked if i wanted a box, so i told her I didn't care for it. She didn't really say much, except "OK". I was surprised she left it on the bill. To me, that's a sign of a crummy restaurant. A really well managed restaurant would automatically take it off the bill, no matter whether you complain or not. Food was slow, BLT pizza fold was dry. Also, waitress asked kids if they wanted refills on their sodas, which of course they did, and then charged for them! That's not a refill, that's a new soda. Not impressed. No wonder is was mostly empty. read more

Wonderful place with outstanding food and service. We were a large group and all was handled with grace and skill. Drink menu is amazing w/ large selection of beer/wine and cocktails and one of the best non-alcoholic cocktails/mixes menu in the city. Check them out. read more

A brand-new place in an area that barely has enough old places. Very nice to see it here. It's a serious beer bar that you can visit strictly for the food or just to relax. They deliver for the beer geek and they deliver for the locals and passersby as well. This is brand-new construction, and will probably always seem like "the new buildings" to me. Northgate had plodded along forever with lots of empty space around it, and even after they added the transit center it seemed to take a while to pick up speed. Now there are multiple movie screens and hundreds of apartments and condos right around here, and the new density of development gives the area a hustle and bustle that hadn't been here in my lifetime. This mall was something of a hub back when shopping malls were the new thing decades ago, but in the 80s and 90s and 00s, these blocks were crying out for some development. For once, people came in and built a bunch of necessary, high-density stuff without steamrolling something historical and cool. And the result of all this work is a space that can keep something like Watershed humming with activity. Make no mistake about it, though. This is not just a thrown-together "concept" place contrived to take advantage of some high-visibility real estate. Veterans of the beer industry built this place, and they built it to cultivate discerning regulars, along with succeeding among the locals. I keep harping on the development, but there were never multiple floors of apartments full of people right here before, so there's the potential for a ton of foot traffic here. Makes it easier to think this place can stay viable for quite a while. You will definitely notice when you get here that everything is new. Shiny new concrete ramps and steps outside, big new wooden door with fancy metalwork, brand-new interior that looks no younger than the exterior. There are rows of tables and then there are rows of stools at the bar. Not a huge space, but there are two full walls of floor to ceiling glass, so everything feels bright and airy. The staff are super nice. They're because they know what they're doing and they love it, rather than just flirt with customers and make tips. But they're friendly and fun, too, so it's kinda the best of both worlds. The menu runs to pub grub, with lots of burgers and sandwiches and pizzas. They also have pizza folds, or pie folds, which are calzones that are open on the edge rather than crimped together. I had one of those, and it was damn fine. My boy C had a Caesar salad, which looked really good, and a side of toasted bread, which was OK. The focus here is not exclusively on beer, but they certainly do focus knowledge and effort on the taps. There are about 20 of them, along with I think at least some wines. The taps range from dependable stuff most people might like up to some really interesting specialty items. They had just finished an imperial stout festival when we came in--"Black and Brew." 15 imperial stouts pouring. That's definitely a specialty item not aimed at the casual interloper, and they got some really nice kegs to showcase for it. It's a small space, so many of them were still pouring by the time we got there. Prices here are pretty fair, and they pour a proper beer through clean lines into correct glassware. I really dig what they're up to. Rumor has it they do some very nice beer pairing dinners as well. I will definitely be back again and again, especially given that they have such an easy location and so much parking. read more

I remember coming here when it first opened, I think we came the second day it was open. Service was hella slow but the food was good and the staff was warm and friendly. The menu was very limited but they had a ton of delicious beers and cider on tap. I waited a while before coming back (about 2 months)... Wow they really improved. The menu doubled in size with appetizers, salads, pie folds, and of course pizza. They also had an extensive drink and beer menu, as well as a happy hour menu. I liked that the beer menu was so detailed. It listed the beer, where it is from, if it's on draft or not and the alcohol percentage content. My love ordered the Nitro IPA and I opted for the Seabreeze Happy Cider. The Nitro was very flavorful and had nice warm fruity flavors. I loved my cider, not too sweet and very refreshing. We started with the Everything Plate for an appetizer. This was a charcuterie plate that consisted of two cheeses and two meats served with preserves, fruit nuts and baguette slices. They gave you a VERY generous portion of everything. Our plate had a Gouda cheese and a Rogue blue cheese. The Gouda was okay but the Rogue was delicious. There was also the most delicious hot coppa and prosciutto. I found the strawberry preserves, strawberries and grapes served with the plate were a bit random. The grapes were went well with everything but the preserves were a bit too sweet and the strawberries did not go well with the plate not to mention they seemed a little mushy and wrinkly. The baguette slices were hella dry but the candied walnuts were delicious. Definitely not the worst Charcuterie plate I've ever had but I probably wouldn't get this again. I think it would've been better if it was served with a delicious butter or some good olive oil and balsamic. Oh and better bread! The bread was really really dry. We ordered the Caesar Salad and The Ricotta Salsiccia with pesto instead of red sauce. Hands down one of the BEST Caesar Salads I have ever had. The dressing was sooo light and fresh but full of flavor. It went perfectly with our pizza which was freaking delicious! First off the pizza was HUGE, they only come in one size here. The pizza was wonderful. The ingredients were extremely fresh and bursting with flavor. I was glad we opted for the pesto instead of the red sauce, it just went perfectly with the ricotta in the pizza. The crust was perfect! Not too thin but chewy and crisp. Sooo delicious!! They should make breadsticks out of this dough! All in all it was an excellent meal and we had a great time. Service is still very warm and friendly but also a lot faster than how it was when it first opened. The food and drinks were fantastic, sure the charcuterie plate could've been better but everything else was basically perfect. I loved how roomy and clean the restaurant was too. Great ambiance, a couple more tvs wouldn't hurt though. I can see myself watching many football games here. I read some reviews about it being too expensive here which kinda boggles my mind. For the quality ingredients and generous portions you get with the food here, it is extremely affordable. For a pizza that size and quality you would definitely be spending more than $21 at a lot of other places in Seattle. The salad we ordered was HUGE too and it could have easily fed 3-4 people, a steal for $8! Good Service, Great Food and affordable. We can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! read more

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I've been to Watershed several times now, and I've had a great experience each time. Their food is solid, and the service is excellent. They have a children's menu, and serve slices at lunch during the week. I had the pie fold, and the crust is crunchy and flavorful. There hasn't been an unpleasant side to eating here, and I'll definitely return. read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Great weekend brunch! - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really wanted to like this place but the everything about the Watershed Pub is so darn forgettable. They do have a lot of seating and provide beer and food if you need those things in a pinch. They are also conveniently located near the Regal movie theater. The main caveat with eating at Watershed Pub is the super slow service. Went here on a Sunday night. They are really nice but seem to be understaffed. The server forgot to fill our water and basically never asked if the table needed anything after the food was served. The food was satisfactory but so average that it will be hard to remember what I ate a few days down the line. I had a pizza with pesto chicken and it was clearly made from pesto out of a jar. The crust wasn't entirely cooked but nothing too bothersome. So in summation, Watershed is a solid 'meh' read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Many beers on tap - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Very good food/beer/atmosphere. It is a popular place, so expect a bit of a wait for dinner.

The food here is incredibly bland, dry, hard, you name it. Anything "famous" such as their pretzel is merely a marketing technique to lure foodies and pretzel lovers to their restaurant, only to become severely disappointments. Their late night happy hour menu is more of a joke, as there are about three items on the menu. I guess it could be a good place to have a late nice beer in the Northgate neighborhood. Otherwise, it isn't worth it. read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Worst pretzel ever. And weird color cheese - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Watershed is such a treat. In the middle of the ever crowded shrinking urban spaces this place is roomy and comfortable, modern, yet its theme doesn't yell at you. I love the materials and to me, it's so cool to see real wood! Maybe that's a Pacific Northwest thing? The tables are made of it, the chairs and doors, and big slab cuts of it adorn the place, but not overly. It's got a new Northwest aesthetic with a tip of the hat to tradition. There's a spacious public patio just out the front door and ample parking in the garage. This is a big one for me! I love the city but parking can and often is an expensive pain. The owners are super friendly and gracious hosts. We held an event there in the loft area where we had around 30 attendees and we ordered a variety of their pizza's and salads for lunch. By the way, I totally enjoyed their pizzas... They aren't the great big heavy greasy (a ton of fake cheese) chain pizzas. They're light and each is handcrafted and I really liked the Mama's, Roma, Finocchiona, and the Ricotta Salsiccia. It was a real treat to sample several. They all have a really nice balance of different textures and flavors and the crust is divine. Hey, I was one of the event creators so I got to taste almost everything if I was quick enough to get there before it was gone! I'm looking forward to my next visit. Soon, I hope. read more

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Nice place. Clean, friendly staff and strong drinks. Menu was interesting. They didn't harass us even though it was busy and we only orders drinks. read more

The food is pretty good but the portions are so small for the price you pay. It's hard to believe Yelp has the business listed as only 2 dollar signs; everything seems to be quite expensive. I ordered a cup of tomato soup and the buffalo cauliflower. I can give a pass to the soup since it's a literal measurement, although it wasn't full. But the cauliflower came in a tiny cup too. For $8 and such a cheap vegetable I'd expect a little more. I wouldn't order it again. read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love their sandwiches and the soup! Decent mixed drinks and great atmosphere. Went back 3 times in a month :)

Updates: - expanded menu including a DELISH mac and cheese - brunch on the weekend! So much value, large portions of food for your dollar. - kids menu added - kids coloring page is cute - they just won BEST NEW RESTAURANT from Evening Magazine's community-voted Best of Western Washington! With all the good press this place is getting, I expect they will be around for a long time. Give it a try. Or a second try. If you've had a poor customer service experience, mention it on the way in the door. A restaurant open less than a year is certain to have challenges and something to prove. read more

Love this spot! Plenty of space for groups, lots of TVs playing a variety of sports, solid menu, and awesome service. I'm obsessed with the cowboy mac and cheese. The drinks are tasty and there's a ton of variety to choose from. Am always looking for excuses to come back! read more

Came here for quick dinner before a concert with friends and so glad we did ! We tried the Barbie drinks, watermelon bubblegum something. The bartenders were really sweet and made some strawberry margaritas for us, too. Everyone seemed like they were having a good time. It was my first time here. Will definitely have to remember this place the next time we need to use light rail. read more

While sitting here on the patio on a nice day you might forget you're at the corner of Thornton place. Park at the park and ride or NW 5th for 2 hr parking. Great rotating beer selection and food reminiscent of nearby Fiddler's Inn. Came by for lunch and took advantage of their pizza slice and salad $5 deal, and a nice Chucanut Kölsh to wash it down. House made lemon salad dressing, crispy hand tossed pizza. What's not to love?? read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Patio at Watershed on a lovely June afternoon - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped here for a late dinner on a Saturday night. 21 taps with a well rounded variety - a little something for everyone and lots of local brews. I ordered the "award winning" grilled cheese. Beechers cheddar and house made beer bread? Don't mind if I do. Delish! The hubs had the carnitas pie fold. Super yummy! Entrees come with either soup or salad, I could've gone for some fries, but not a deal breaker. The red wine vinaigrette was tasty, but the salad could've used a few more toppings (besides cherry tomatoes), maybe some croutons, onions, cheese...something. Overall though, the food was really good. They have live music on the 2nd Saturday of the month, which we were lucky enough to stumble upon. Loved the atmosphere of this place, super friendly and casual. We will definitely be back! read more

Watershed Pub & Kitchen - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great patio, food,drinks and service. Easy to find parking. Really enjoy this place after a round of golf

I was worried it was just me, but reading the other ratings from yesterday confirmed that the service at this restaurant is absolutely brutal. A simple question about a menu item was met with an exasperated sigh followed by a condescending answer. I've been to many pub style restaurants, so I know I can attribute the service here to something other than an industry-standard ambiance (although the mood in this place was surely palpable, and not in a good way). Perhaps it is time to hit the reset button. Don't recommend. read more

Myself and four friends got accused of having fake IDs 15 minutes after our drink and food ordered was place. Be so proud of you server who worked up the courage and expressed herself while out of breath that she was "95% sure that our IDs were fake and that we usually confiscate them." She should have placed her bet on the 5% because she was 0/4. Have a better way of checking IDs and training your staff on identifying a "fake". Next time I'll call the police to prove more than needed and provide my passport, but by that time, again, you've lost my service. Thankful I'm not from this area and I'm passing through. #thebarbiemenudrinksarepremadebatches #twointhepink read more

Got accused by our waitress for supposedly trying to use fake IDs and used an incredibly snarky tone that she would only serve us food. We are of age and there was no recourse but to leave the restaurant. Seems like other reviews recognize the unhappy staff as well. read more

This is my neighbors pizza joint and I'm really grateful to have such good pizza nearby! Solid pizza with good crust and toppings. Excellent beer selection and friendly staff as well. read more