Whisky West has the potential to be a much more welcoming dining destination. It has a beautiful well-stocked bar, multiple seating options, and plenty of TVs for guests to enjoy. The menu is unique, and the food has consistently been enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service has been a recurring disappointment during my visits. The waitstaff often comes across as inattentive, making guests feel more like an inconvenience than valued customers. Once you do finally get a server to come to the table, interactions often feel rushed, leaving little opportunity to ask questions or make simple modifications to an order. Don't plan on asking for salad with that burger instead of fries, you won't have a chance! Unless there are meaningful improvements in customer service, I do not plan to return. read more

Fried chicken sandwich had 0 flavor (how is that possible with a blue cheese spread???) and the bun was flash toasted so top tasted burnt and rest was... not heated. Also - not anyone's fault they were swamped - but it took maybe 45 min to even get our order in. read more

Food is great and always has been. I was developing a bit of alcoholism because of the tastiness of their Kentucky Mules and unfortunately, I have non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis and am not permitted ANY alcohol unless I get a liver transplant. Thank goodness their food is so dang good! I live directly across the street from Whisky West and sometimes have enough strength to order a meal to go. Today I got my caregiver to pick up a steak rice bowl for me. Delicious! Their rice bowls are very good. This one has wild rice, corn, pico de gallo, lettuce, tortilla strips and black beans. It's huge, too. Yum, yum, yum, yum! read more

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Nice ambience. Good customer service. Great drinks. Good food. Totally enjoy all the pita sandwiches. read more

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Great food and drinks. Happy hour was perfect. Server was excellent and fast. Great place to hang out with friends and get a solid meal.

Had a wonderful experience this afternoon. Gretchen was our server, who was very attentive and engaging. Our food was delicious. We ordered shrimp Caesar salad and bacon burger. Shrimp on the salad was grilled to perfection. Burger and tots hit all the spots. The atmosphere was cozy and music they played was a lot of fun. Can't wait to come back read more

I was hoping for better, but things were mediocre at best. The bartenders/servers weren't very welcoming or kind, the service wasn't great, but food and drink was served--eventually. read more

They recently completed a refresh adding a couple of TV's and family dining. I've been in and out for years. Food is good, ambiance nice with window seating facing California St. however unless you're sitting right at the bar table service and attitude of staff has always been poor. Few smiles and attention to customers until the check comes (reorders and table checks). Too many good alternatives in the area, including The Beverage Place and The Bridge not to mention the variety of Junction locations. read more

This is a very good whiskey bar. The drinks are creative, and taste amazing. The bartender was very friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere and decor in this bar and restaurant are outstanding. read more

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1 Star Review for Whisky West - Shameful Service We visited Whisky West on July 8th at around 5 PM, expecting a pleasant early dinner. The restaurant was far from busy, yet the service we received was shockingly poor. From the moment we were seated, the experience was downright hostile. Our waitress never greeted us instead, she slammed the menus down on the table without a word, dropping one on the floor in the process. She didn't even bother to pick it up or apologize. She just set the remaining menus down (instead of handing them to us) and walked away without a single word of welcome. When she returned with water, still no greeting, no smile, no effort to make us feel like valued customers. She didn't ask if we had questions, didn't introduce herself, didn't even say, "I'll be back to take your order." Just complete indifference and rudeness. At that point, we decided we didn't want to spend another minute in a place where the staff clearly had no respect for guests. We walked out, stunned by how unprofessional and cold the entire interaction was. Whisky West should be embarrassed. No one should be treated this way especially when the place was mostly empty and there was no excuse for such neglect. Avoid this place if you expect even basic hospitality. read more

The Service wasn't very good especially with the ginger lady that works at the bar. Do not recommend.

This place was great! The owners were sitting at the bar enjoying some food but immediately came over to clear our table and bring us iced water, which was such a welcoming gesture. Our server arrived shortly after and was super friendly. They had frose and a wild berry alcohol slushie--both refreshing and fun! The burgers were delicious and cooked just how we asked. Fries and tots were also excellent. Highly recommend! read more

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I love this place and the potential it has but I have had a few less than ideal experiences lately. I was born and raised in west seattle and have been to Whisky West countless times. Unfortunately, my biggest complaint is that the staff and service are lacking. Many of the bartenders have been less than welcoming and attentive. Tonight I was not greeted upon entering, sitting down, or even being handed the menu. When asking the bartenders about the whisky offerings, I received short and unknowledgeable replies. They did not seem to have any knowledge or expertise in their product. In the past, I have ordered a drink and they even questioned my choice. Tonight we were the only patrons at the bar and again were completely ignored. I'm writing this review because I love a local neighborhood spot and I see the potential this establishment has. I know the owners are extremely kind, even offering to put my friend's luggage in their back room when he had just arrived from out of town. I hope they see this review and hire and educate some passionate and eager employees. read more

No improvement in service. Came in and sat in booth. Waited 10 minutes. No one came to table. Bartender had greeted us but that was it, so we left. read more

It's a pretty cool bar located in West Seattle. The interior is very spacious, and they have a great selection of whiskey and bourbon to choose from. We ordered a sampler of cheese curds, tots, and onion rings to share. I tried the Bright Lights, Big Bourbon Sour, and it was refreshing. I also tried a pour of Parker's Heritage, and that was delicious. read more

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I have been coming here for 10 years and the food here is a hidden gem. The burgers are really delicious and such reasonably priced. The service is always amazing even when they are understaffed. read more

Came in on a Friday night around 8pm. Pretty chill vibe and not too busy. Got the chicken strips and my bf got the cowboy burger. Both were DELICIOUS! So we're the drinks. We were also surprised at how reasonable the prices were for what we got. Service by the bartender was quick, friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!! read more

Appetizer: Fried Pickles (7/10): I always like the fries looking fried pickles over the coin shaped ones. These were good just had more salt than we would have liked. I'm sure it was just that batch though Entrees: Chicken Bacon Ranch PITA (9/10): For a bar Pita I thought this was actually pretty good. I wouldn't expect a bar to have pita, nor did I expect it to be good. Props to them Lemon Pepper Shrimp Rice Bowl (6/10): I think this one might go down to personal opinion. My GF who ordered this didn't enjoy the bowl very much. The shrimp was fine in her opinion but the rice and other things in the bowl just didn't taste well. I personally liked it and would have gave it a 8/10 based on the couple bits I had. Overall Experience: This bar has a great selection of whiskey, and we normally only go there for drinks, but actually decided to get food this time. If you're a whiskey lover, then I'd suggest this place. This is where I began my love of Japanese whiskey read more

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Stopped here after visiting a friend. There were three people in the place. Had to use the restroom so I walked that way. Bartender start yelling at me to ask if I was going to order something. Really? Had two beers they were fine for $21 with tip. Won't be back. read more

This is such an excellent neighborhood bar! Beautiful room and excellent liquor selection. Service is top notch!

I've been here before Covid-19 and now after it's mostly over although I'm sure the Gov and Democrats will drive it till 2022-24. That said, I can tell (my opinion) that Whisky West maybe a bit short staffed with one waiter, one bartender and someone cooking the food. So, it won't be a surprise you walk in to sit at a table and they don't notice you immediately. My advice is if you have borderline personality disorder just sit at the bar and bang on the bat top as it's really hard to ignore you and you'll get immediate service or get kicked out. I read that the Whiskey burger was great and so I ordered that and a Manhattan drink. The Manhattan was of good quantity but not sure of the quality of the standard whiskey. Next time I'll get Knob Creek. The burger was meh and the fries where good sized wedges but somehow tasted like sweet potato fries. They must fry up it all in the same deep fryer. Overall, I'd say this is great as neighborhood place to hang out and get a few drinks, the food is okay; not spectacular, but good enough. I'd go back, but pretty sure my date would like some better places I know in Seattle. read more

Service! First, the people who work here are genuinely kind and caring. Last Saturday, we attended our friend's birthday party with a ton of other people. My husband was a part of the band that played, and one of the servers, Zack, kindly offered to help lug his drum equipment from the car to the stage (& back! Later that night). Actually, he offered to help the whole band do that. We ordered our dinners early, because the band had to do sound check. Food! We both had salads and shared some tots. I had the seared ahi salad and my husband had the chicken Caesar. Everything was served promptly and tasted delicious. The other people working there that night, Gretchen, Denise, and Nicole, were all super nice and helpful. We didn't spend that much, because I don't drink alcohol, and the people were still super nice, bringing me water, ginger beer, and tea. It was a little tricky for the staff to get through the crowd from the kitchen to the public area, but they did it gracefully. Well done, Whisky West! Hope everyone tipped you well! read more

You'll find an extensive collection of whiskeys/whiskys here - Scotch, American Single Malt, Bourbon, Rye, Japanese, Irish, and on and on. You can spend a lot of bucks here. It's not a cheap place to drink. A dive bar down the street is for that. But, if you want to explore the world of whiskeys, especially in West Seattle, this is where to do it. Some food as well. Love the wings. read more

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Great selection of whiskeys (and whiskys) to choose from, and a full food menu! On this visit, we only old fashions, but will certainly go back and check out the food options that were varied and plentiful. The bartender Eric (Erik?) was so nice and attentive, always had a smile on his face, something waning here in West Seattle lately, so that was a nice surprise, and restored my faith in people:-) The atmosphere is very cool and it feels much bigger inside than it appears from the outside. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I've ordered out from Whiskey West ~4 times and eaten in twice. While the food is good if you like Americana food, every time but one a part of our order was forgotten, whether that be a part of the meal, a sauce, pickles left on when we specifically asked for them off, etc. For what it's worth if you don't mind waiting for attention and likely correcting whatever was missed from your order, the ambience is pretty relaxed and nice and the bartender is amenable to changing the channel if you want to catch a specific game (in my limited experience). That being said, the times I have eaten in were very low traffic hours (I'd estimate ~3 other parties there) and I had to wait around 5-10 minutes before someone came over (once) or I gave up and went to the bar to order (the other time). Half of the times I've ordered via phone it also sounded like I was annoying the person that picked up. I almost felt bad for calling! It's a shame because I really wanted to like this place (which is why I kept trying!) but it just makes we wish for somewhere more like Shadowland or some other bar with efficient service. read more

Delicious food. Great portions. Absolutely fantastic customer service. Outdoor seating. Wonderful location. read more

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Tried this place for the first time and really enjoyed it. We went in pretty early on a Saturday so we were able to get a table immediately and the service was excellent. We arrived at around 5 PM. We got an order of fried cheese curds for the table, and they were amazing! Fairly generous portion too. I got a cowboy burger, which was one of the better variations I've had of that style of burger recently. The fries were also very good. One of my friends got the Reuben was she said was decent, but not mind blowing. Just a solid Reuben. Another friend got the chicken strips and fries and she said the chicken strips were amazing. The fourth diner at my table got shrimp tacos and he said they were messy but excellent. I'm super happy I took a chance coming here instead of going somewhere that I was familiar with already. I will definitely be coming back to sample more of the menu. read more

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Whisky West is the best bar I've been to in West Seattle if you like good drinks. I say this because some people like hypey bars, some like themed bars, some like club like bars. If you want to go to a place to get a killer cocktail, Whisky West is it in west Seattle! The bar tender and bar back at Whisky West are both great dudes, have a lot of fun, and have a vast knowledge of high quality drinks. My favorite are all pre-prohibition age cocktails. So most places I go don't know how to make the drinks I like... I have never ordered a cocktail that they couldn't make or couldn't make well. I don't exactly know where my pretentious taste for cocktails came from, could be that I grew up watching James Bond, could be that I went into entrepreneurship, could be any number of factors... but one thing about loving classic cocktails, you become very picky. Since most places cannot make the drinks I enjoy, I dove heavily into mixology myself. Which brings up the unique challenge of having to feel like every drink you order was worth it. BUT LIKE REALLY WORTH IT. If I feel that I could've made the drink better at my own home bar, I consider the drink a fail. Because of this I almost always order drinks that contain ingredients I don't myself harbor. When I go to Whisky West there is nothing I don't order... I know that anything I order will be up to par! Whisky West also has killer wings, great service, and lovely desserts. All-in-all I highly suggest giving Whisky West a try! (Side note: higher class whiskys are typically spelled whisky without an -ey. This is a subtle hint to Whisky West being a notch above the quality of other bars.) read more

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We live in the neighborhood and have been here maybe 6 or so times for lunch over the last two years, but this place has been steadily going downhill. We won't be eating here again. There is never anyone in here, the bartender/server is a bit odd and neurotic, the prices are high, there seems to be only one person in the kitchen, the waits are long, and the food has gotten pretty bad. I used to quite enjoy the fish and chips that had a nice beer batter and crispy fries. Check out the pictures. Looks good, right? Well, that's not what you get anymore. There have definitely been some changes here and they aren't for the better. The fish and chips is now an obviously frozen triangular fish stick (Van de Kaamps?), and the fries are soggy as hell. I wish I had a picture, but I'm not going back to take one. I know it's Covid, but it's been two years now and most places have either figured it out by now or closed. Somehow Whiskey West keeps cranking along with nothing to offer. We like the location and the space, but there's just no reason to ever come back here unless it's just for a drink. read more

Whisky West is one of our favorite local spots. Delicious food and an incredible selection of whisky. Plenty of beer and other cocktails as well. Their barrel-aged IPA is a must-try. The staff is wonderful. We held our wedding reception here last summer and worked with the bar manager Holly for multiple months planning the event. Holly was a joy to work with, spending many hours with us ironing out every last detail. She worked with us prior to the event to do several iterations of drink and food sampling, and we came up with a completely custom menu we loved.The entire staff, and Holly especially, made us feel very taken care of. This spot is a neighborhood gem, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone - whether for grabbing a quick post-work drink or hosting a major event. They'll make you feel right at home. read more

Came here on a Monday around 4. Checked the website and I saw happy hour 3-7pm. Took a bit to get our drinks and food but overall the service was good. I asked if it was still happy hour and the server said yes. I ordered off the happy hour menu. We each got a frozen drink (advertised $6) a beer (advertised $1 off) then I ordered the pretzel (advertised $7) and my partner ordered a bratwurst ($9 menu price). I was surprised when my bill was $61. I asked if the happy hour price was on the bill and showed our server the page I was referencing. He said happy hour had been discontinued and their new happy hour was $10 bourbons. He told us he couldn't honor the prices listed but he did give us a $5 discount. I paid the tab but seriously? Why advertise a price on your website but refuse to honor it? Take down the page if you don't want people ordering from it. We left pretty disappointed. TLDR; even though their website says happy hour with a full happy hour menu, they wont honor the prices. Go somewhere else. read more

We love this place! Bartender is accommodating and will make sure your drink is perfect! The ahi tuna salad is delicious and their sandwiches, fries and burgers are perfect bar food. We love coming here. read more

A fav neighborhood spot for a burger and beer. WW offers some fancy schmancy cocktails and a very smooth IPA the WW bourbon aged IPA. Enough ppl on a Thursday night to not feel alone but also not feel crowded. I enjoyed a med-well Avocado burger and recommend it to all the burger peeps. read more

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A top-notch whiskey, scotch and rye selection complements a simple, comfort-food menu at this very woody, upscale, but mostly low-key neighborhood joint. The go-to? Shepherd's Pie ($16), for sure, because it goes well with grainy and mellow wood flavors of many whiskeys, but I hear the hand-battered fish and chips ($15) are popular, as are the creative burger offerings. Of note: the Truffle Burger ($16). Cremini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms with Swiss cheese and truffle oil. 'Shroom overload. Beware of feral pigs... I hear good things about the fried chicken sandwich ($15) too, with sweet pickles, jalapeños and Napa cabbage... That shepherd's pie is pretty tasty, with generous goodies (beef, carrot and onion) in a beef-tomato base. The gravy is thick and savory, but could use herbs (thyme and savory maybe) and less tomato. The plating is wanting too - this dish belongs in a soup crock, mini-skillet or small casserole, not a broad serving bowl covered in dry parsley crumbs (didn't they stop doing that garnish in like 1989..?!). Small diameter serving dishes will allow you to properly cover the stew in a layer of potato and toast it under the broiler instead of just putting a blob in the middle of the plate. I understand wanting to try non-traditional plating, but use this rule: when it comes to traditional dishes, if it doesn't add, it usually subtracts. Parsley garnish? Detractor. Big plate instead of casserole or crock? Detractor. Quick-charred Brussels instead of peas as veg? Well...it almost works, but brown (roast) the sprouts instead of that quick pan-blackening done now, and maybe toss them in a little balsamic vin for a touch of gastrique. Service is pretty tight, and there are frequent special events (trivia, music, but thankfully NO karaoke!). Whisky West is a classy local that fits well in this neighborhood. Highly recommended, especially for lovers of the wee dram, now and again... read more

Favorite watering hole in West Seattle. The food is also amazing. Every bartender is always a delight. Holly is an every day treat to encounter. She is so kind and an amazingly hard worker. We always feel so welcome here with the warm and friendly vibes. Love Whisky West! read more

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Can't thank Whisky West enough for helping me plan and host a birthday party for 50 guests. Holly and Mike Sweet were so helpful. The guests enjoyed the food, drinks and the facilities! read more

I would give this 1 star with how disappointing the whole experience was, but I'm throwing in an extra star because the burger had a decent flavor and the guys working the kitchen were actually nice. So I ordered some takeout on Grubhub, ahi tuna salad and the whisky burger. I approached the bar to ask about the pickup (most restaurants handle this at the bar if there's no host station), and after waiting a guy seemed confused and asked if I was being helped, I asked about my order and in a very dismissive manner he told me to go to the window in the back as that's where they handle Grubhub orders. Not sure if he thought I was a delivery driver or what, but he seemed very rude. I approached the window but obviously all I see is two guys frantically working the kitchen and obviously busy. Eventually the guy from the bar walks by and checks on my order, for some reason his attitude got better at that point. Anyway, guys in the kitchen were very nice, made sure I got the right order and sent me on my way. Now, the food was not worth the money at all. The burger was alright, especially considering it traveled from the restaurant. But the ahi tuna salad was so horrible! It had maybe 6-7 slices of bland tuna, some sad and dry spring mix, and two fresh (not pickled) slices of cucumber and carrots. The description clearly said it was to have seaweed salad, avocado, green onions, and pickled cucumbers and carrots. At $20 (after tax and tip) it was the most ridiculous salad I have ever paid for. I hear this place has good happy hour, but after the attitude and the overpriced salad mix I won't be setting foot there again. read more

Our favorite west seattle bar. Food is great. Service is always fun and fast! Holly is always here and actually enjoys what she does. She remembers us and always looks genuinely happy to see us. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure we are taken care of. Ambience is always chill and you can have an actual conversation with music playing in the background. We never leave here upset. This will always be our regular bar. Tater tots 100%!!!!!!! read more

I have been to Whisky West before and the food is always really good but nothing seriously 'Wowed' me or persuaded me to write a good or a bad review. However, this last weekend my boyfriend and I went to Whisky West late Saturday night to get some dessert. I had a piece of the Chocolate Cake (delicious) and asked the bartender for a cocktail that he thought would compliment the dessert and not be too sweet. He ended up serving me a cocktail similar to an old fashioned but with some heat on the finish. I can't remember the name of the delicious concoction but do remember that he said it was named after lyrics to a song (owner of Whisky West named it; it is not on menu). He let us taste what was in it to get our opinion before putting it all together- which made it more personable and definitely exceeded any expectations I might have. He was very knowledgeable and I would recommend this place for a night cap without hesitation! read more

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It's so great to finally have a whiskey bar in West Seattle! We came into this bar to end our bar hopping evening. Next door to Zeek's Pizza, parking, like every other Seattle establishment is horrible. Fortunately for us, we Lyft all over the city! We got there about 8ish and were seated by the open window walls located at the front of the bar. The bar is new, so really neat and clean. You can take your pick of seating, up at the bar, back of the house, booths, or tables near the front. Being near the open windows was great and we were able to enjoy a nice cool breeze on an otherwise warm evening. We were promptly greeted by our server with water and the menus were already on the table. The menu for drinks is rather large but the food menu is limited. We chose the classic sazerac and I had the fish and chips, he had the wings. The sazeracs were okay. Very strong and not the best, but not the worst. The wings were delicious! The citrus sauce was sticky, sweet and perfect with the overly strong sazerac. The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky in the inside. The tartar sauce to accompany it was made with a sweet pickle base and not to my liking, but he loved it. Not bad, just a personal preference. Chips were of the shoestring sort. Hot, crispy, salty and came with ketchup. All in all, a good experience and we cannot wait to return with a group of friends. read more

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