This is our second time here and I really liked the vibe! The food was good (a little pricey) but the service was fantastic! There wasn't a lot on the menu, but what they do have is yummy. Can't wait to come back when it's warm out and sit outside. read more

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We've been here a few times & the drinks/food have been decent- but last night was not the best experience. Our server may have been new? Although he was very nice, below standard service. My sister in law asked for a dirty martini- it never came out. We waited and waited for her drink; never happened. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, it too, never came out. Server initially wrote down my order- then came back outside and asked what I wanted? That should've been the first clue. My husband's meal came out. My brother/sister in laws meal came out. My pulled pork sandwich- never came- I had my husband cancel the sandwich. Such a bummer!! We love to support local, but not sure we'll be back. Especially given the price of all the drinks and food. read more

Our hot dogs were honestly fantastic. Love the bread and the homemade pickles. Our server was so sweet and attentive. read more

Willie Dicks - Windy City w/ veggie dog & regular dog - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

We were on our way from Portland to Longview, and we wanted to get a bite to eat. We noticed that Willie Dicks was on the way and it had solid reviews so we checked it out. We arrived less than an hour before they closed, but the employees were very gracious and hospitable. Our server was incredibly sweet and attentive. She made small talk with us, and after finding out we weren't from this area, she gave plenty of recommendations for Longview and Astoria. She was awesome! Willie Dicks is known for their hot dogs/brats, but the menu has so many great options. There's plenty of beer and other beverages to choose from as well. The restaurant is located on a quaint drag with other boutiques and restaurants. The interior is cozy, and there's plenty of seating. Some tips: Definitely try one of their hot dogs. I didn't and I totally regretted it when I saw some of them come out. Also, these bad boys are sizable, so, you could order more than one, but one should be sufficient. For a side, choose the potato Mac & cheese salad that has bacon and is delicious Cheers!! read more

Willie Dicks - The Willie Dicks menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

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Delicious brisket chili. Great flavor. Bread seems homemade. Insanely good ginger hot toddy. Sat at bar but lots of seating options. Really friendly staff. Next to good antique shops. Beer selection extensive. read more

Willie Dicks - Delicious brisket chili. Great flavor. Bread seems homemade. - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

There are less than a handful of places that I update reviews on - this is one of the few. Willie Dicks continues to maintain a family friendly environment that consistently offers good food, excellent service and an enjoyable experience. I'm pleased to share that they received their (well deserved); " Best of Southwest Washington (Taphouse.)" Award. We've been referring to them as the "Cheers of Kalama," they *are that, but the modern version and so much more! If you're driving down, the I-5, do not miss this place! read more

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The Scooby Snack has peanut butter and amazingly it is delicious! Our server was simply the nicest.

Stop for dinner we split the Reuben Sandwich and the Windy City dog the Reuben was very good the Windy City dog was ok the staff was great

Food was delicious and great ambiance! We stopped fro lunch on our drive north and really enjoyed the creative dogs

Lovely service people and cute Kalama bar. But tell the little kids always sitting at tables next to the bar to stop running back and forth, arguing and yelling at each other. If I want to relax in an adult atmosphere for a drink, this isnt the place. read more

Great stuff food and staff were great. Enjoyed our experience. Thank you, Willie Dicks

Super cute downtown pub. They smoke all of their own meats, pickle their own veggies, and have a couple dozen local brews. I got the Shoug root beer and the brisket sandwich. read more

Willie Dicks - Shout root beet - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

Super friendly server. Prompt service. Really good rotating beer/cider selections. We came to try their dogs, I mean who doesn't enjoy a good gourmet's down and dirty dog. Definitely DOWN with the cool menu, nothing dirty about. Too bad we were just passing through, I would definitely be a regular if I live in the area. The house made chili and beer cheese on my frito pie dog was tasty and the Sanchez dog was really good too. read more

Willie Dicks - Frito pie dog - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

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I took a lunch break in Kalama and Willie Dick's Taphouse was the choice. I got there shortly after opening at 11 am and the place was empty with a lone employee working. He was nice and kept busy the entire time I was there. I saddled up to the bar and ordered the Frito Pie Dog and a Diet Coke (can). I started with the homemade salsa and Juanita's chips. I thought the homemade salsa sounded really good in theory but as I ate it I wasn't really impressed. Not getting that again. I loved my Frito Dog (more Frito's on it please next time) as it had chili, cheese jalapenos and, of course, Frito's. The winner was the huge hot dog as it was very flavorful and satisfying. Kinda messy but that's to be expected. It also came with some more Juanita's chips. No other customers came while I was there and the employee said they usually get busy after noon with the lunch crowd. He said they will have been open for 4 years come this Memorial Day. Overall, I like this place as it's newer, has good food and a great beer selection. I'd come back when in the area again. read more

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This is by far the best place to grab a bite and drink along I-5 between Portland and Longview. The food is always on point. The service is consistently amazing! Small staff who take great pride in what they do. It's a tap house with a diverse selection AND..., they also make some of the most gorgeous craft cocktails I've seen at prices that can't be beat. This review is being written by a craft cocktail bartender who used to work at a brewery. Wondering if it's kid friendly?? Well they also offer a courtyard with a small play structure... read more

Service was great, food was good. It was a little loud but there was a big group next to us. Will have to give it another try.

We ended up here after find too long of a wait across the way at McM's and it was such an amazing choice! No wait, and friendly and fast service for a car full of travelers. There are endless choices on tap (Blackberry Cider; Black Tea IPA; and Breakside Pilsner were had at our table), and some delicious dogs and tacos. There were even multiple vegetarian options, a very kid-friendly menu and games, and local hot sauce for everyone! The dogs come loaded with toppings - knives and forks are highly recommended. The default side is crinkly chips for the dogs and tortilla chips for the tacos, but you can sub out homemade sides for just a little more. Absolutely delicious eats - this will become a regular stop for us! (As for the pictures - the food came out nicer initially, but we couldn't resist a bite or two before remembering to snap a photo.) read more

Willie Dicks - The Hippie - a veggie dog with just a little kick...and plenty of toppings. - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

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Got lucky finding this spot while fleeing the smoke and "hazardous" air quality. The sign caught our attention as we drove through the hazy smoke swirling around this cute little mountain town! It's a spacious, inviting tap room, with plenty of room for social distancing. They do a great job with the Covid safety measures, all wearing masks, hand sanitizer etc. Order at the bar/register and the staff are super welcoming and friendly, as were the locals having pints inside! Very chatty and informative about the area. There's also a large selection of games to play! They have a plethora of local brews on tap to try. However, I didn't have any because I was driving so can't speak to them. I ordered the cranberry chicken salad sandwich. They served it in ciabatta bc they were out of the regular offering. No frills...served with potato chips.The chicken salad was excellent! Perfect combination of savory and creamy with the slight sweetness of the cranberries! The bread was a bit much so I ended up leaving most of it. My friend had it in a wrap which looked much better. It was still excellent though! No regrets! read more

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Amazing hot dogs and great drinks. The server was new but very accommodating and friendly. Will be going back again!

The brisket tacos are amazing! The service was fast. Our waitress was wonderful. A great stop!!!

My favorite place with my favorite people! . Daniel, Stephanie, Mercedes, Olivia, Ryan, Ryan, and TJ are awesome!

Was surprised. Very happy to be. The hot dogs were very good. Many choices to go with. Great little bar type place with good outside seating. The food was tasty and filling. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great place to get a drink, grab some grub and other cool things to buy. Great place to stop between Corvallis and Anacortes read more

We just had lunch there today! We sat outside with our two dogs and three kids. Our server was so friendly and thoughtful! The food was amazing and probably the best chowder I've ever had! Our server offered home made dog treats which she makes herself, our dogs devoured them! Highly recommend this stop for anyone, especially families with dogs! read more

I never received my food order. The person I was dining with received hers and about 20 minutes later I reminded our server about mine. He said he forgot to enter it. About another 20 minutes go by and still no food. I noticed the cook was away from the kitchen doing something else besides preparing my food. I left without being served anything to eat. read more

Food was good and service was great. Of the food we ordered, the brisket sandwich was the favorite. Good spot to take kids and dogs. read more

Willie Dicks - Brisket sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

Willie Dicks is such a fun place to go. The food is great. Hats off to the cook Stephanie. She does the smoking of the meats, makes the chowder and on and on! The bartender is just great. She is so helpful when you are just not quite sure. I usually get the big dog plain. I'm not dance but my husband tries everything and loves it all. It's such a fun place to go after work and catch up with friends. Katie, the owner, couldn't make the place any better. She does try and comes up with great ideas all the time. Great place. Highly recommend. read more

This was our second time stopping here on our way down I-5. Downtown Kalama is just off the freeway, so if you're passing through, it's not even 5 minutes from the freeway. Really good sausages, beer, and outdoor seating in the warmer months so you can hang with your doggo. read more

Small town, BIG taste! We were passing thru on the way to our camping spot and wanted a quick lunch. We were doing take out so we could sit by the river and eat. We ordered burgers and chips. And of course some beer cheese with pretzels... mmmm good! even the chips were salted enough to enjoy. Very nice staff and super clean restroom... read more

Always friendly service and food is good. Ohh. And plenty of beer choices! Give it a try.

Great Service & the Food is delicious! I love the outside patio as well - Bring on some live music it would do amazing out there! We will be returning :) thank you !!! read more

Great small town tap house with excellent BBQ. The old fashions are house made every morning and available on tap. 10/10 very highly recommended read more

Driving through. Saw the great reviews decided to stop. Great little town. Great ambiance. Food was delicious. Got the salmon dip and the smoked meat plate. Fast and great service. Will come back again. read more

Excellent spot to stop for some good food, good beer, and excellent staff. Zero complaints. Get the jind read more

Willie Dicks - Jindo dog and Chicago dog - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

Just appetizers, great charcuterie! Do drinks need a review? The Paloma was great, Rosé had a great pour! The crew was awesome, had us cracking up! Perfect spot on a rainy day in Kalama Gotta keep typing to fill out the review?! What more can I say? Just go there, now! read more

Love this place! Great beer, food and service. If you're near Kalama I definitely recommend stopping by. read more

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This is really a great little taphouse with a nice variety of local brews. We sat there for an afternoon and try it many different tasty beers and ciders. read more

Goldmine!!! I thought about NOT writing this review because I'm afraid too many good reviews will ruin it for me! How selfish am I? Pretty selfish. No waiting. Plenty of room. Super sensational service both times I visited. Excellent beer selection. Also wine and ciders are available. Local beers, breweries, wineries are promoted. I love supporting local versus big corporate businesses Holy Crap! Really amazing brats! Excellent menu. Housemade sauerkraut is just so damn good. All kinds of interesting Breaver Mustards available. Small, adorable town, easily accessible from I5 and plenty of parking. Happy, helpful, friendly staff. Bathrooms are clean. Outside seats available. My favorite stop on the freeway!!! read more

Stopped in for a bite at lunch, what a find. Had the best Smoked brisket sandwich. Moist and smoky on a fresh Kalama sourdough bun. Just the right amount of BBQ sauce and horseradish and served warm. Comes with kettle chips but many upgraded side options all homemade. Paired with choices of microbews, wine, or specialty drinks from local distilleries. I had Maryhill Pino gris. Can't say enough about this. Well worth stopping in. read more

Nice place, great name and good selection of beer. Thumbs up way up. Highly recommended. read more

Willie Dicks - Gastropubs Near Me - Kalama, Washington

Neighborhood spot. Outdoor seating... like a funky dive BUT, JJ is a great server, and the hot dogs are off the chain good. Many good beers too. A bit rowdy, but def. a hang. Recommended. read more