What to say about this fabulous place...The bartender was so wonderful. Both of them. This was my…read morefirst and last stop of the night. Holy brazier! My friend from Chicago told me this was the place to stop. He's my dive bar guru. What a win! I didn't eat there and I don't know that they have food but they have braziers! And amazing bartenders, and live music, and it's frikkin awesome! GO!

A very cool bar to check out while in Victoria. They have cider, beer, and full bar for cocktails…read more The aesthetics inside were nice and ladies if you feel compelled you can leave your bar behind! Overall a cool dive bar spot

Smells like raw sewage in here. Kinda gross to eat in that environment. Please fix the plumbing.read more

Thirsty fish has been a long time favorite in the crown hill neighborhood. I first started going…read morethere when it opened & met the owner Louie. He's great and the bartender has been there since it opened too I believe. Lovely people! They have a mug club you can join which is fun. Mugs hanging all over the bar area. The food is good no disappointments there. Great place to watch games. Pool table in the back. Outdoor seating on a nice patio and you can bring your pups. Grab your friends and head there!

Size matters. Big and wet is how we like em' and The Nut always delivers. Come for the limes stay…read morefor the vibes.

This is a super cute hidden gem. It was busy on a Friday night, with lots of people and…read moreconversation. The decor and lighting feels really cozy. The drinks are well priced and there are plenty of tables and booths to sit and play games or chat.

We finally made it here after years of wanting to check it out but never having an opportunity. We…read morewalked in around 9:30 p.m. and stayed for nearly two hours, so that gives you an idea of our experience! We knew they were known for their karaoke nights, but had no idea we stumbled into one until the host announced it shortly after we arrived. Well, let's just say it was a BLAST and probably the best run karaoke event in the city. One of the Waterwheel's own bartenders even sang a song which brought the house DOWN. After a year and a half of the pandemic, a crowded bar with happy vibes and lots of cheering and clapping felt so good. What was also good: the drinks. I saw they had house cocktails so I ordered the Spaghetti Western (rye, Cynar, angostura) and the Patsy Cline (their house lemonade mixed with huckleberry syrup and some kind of alcohol, forget which). My partner got his dive bar favorite, a beer from Seapine. The bartenders were friendly, efficient and took good care of everyone from start to finish. Also, the place was clean and had ample seating. We loved the 70s aesthetic with the wood paneling inside and astroturf outside. Definitely grab a seat inside if you're looking to participate in the karaoke nights (or just watch like we did). The crowd was a great mix of ages and backgrounds, which made for a fun song selection. My only wish is that they would go back to serving food in-house (even just fries), because I heard really good things about their brunch and late night menus. But I guess during COVID they have a partnership going on some days with local Mexican pop-up El Xolo. I hear it's pretty amazing so I'll have to check that out soon!

I love a good dive bar, and this Ballard classic doesn't disappoint. With its dark interior,…read morevintage seating, and hidden away vibe it checks all the boxes for a place you're not likely to run into anyone you know. But **wow** do they deliver for karaoke night! Held multiple times per week, I've been twice now and it's probably one of the best karaoke bars I've ever been do. The music is great, the sound system is fantastic, and (best of all) the crowd is over-the-top amazing. When I sing karaoke, I like everyone to think I'm Beyonce herself slinging out the tunes on the main stage. Of course, I'm no Beyonce. In fact, I can barely hold a tune. But you wouldn't know it 'cuz this crowd is on FIRE. They dance. They cheer. They sing along. They make you feel like you should be touring the country with your latest rendition of "Take on Me" or other long-ago tunes. The Waterwheel also has an impressive selection of good beer on tap, strong drinks, and deadly jello shots. Getting a little warm after belting out the hits? Their outdoor seating area is great too! I haven't tried their food yet, but...next time for sure.

If you want a cheese steak go here! And they have a cool vibe for a local bar with darts and good…read moredrinks.

Great, casual place for some drinks, to watch sports or to throw some darts, elevated by the food…read more If you haven't tried the cheesesteaks here you're missing out. Variety too - try the Salmon Seattle Rain for something a little different.

Pizza was way better than I expected! Really quite tasty. Felt like a nice break from all the…read moretry-hard places. Great vibes here. Loved the music as well.

Best place for karaoke! They also serve popcorn! Great service. Loving coming here, maybe the best…read morebar in all of shoreline

Wish I could give half stars because I'd give 4.5…read more Toby's is a classic bar with dive-bar energy - exactly what we were looking for! We wanted a place to watch the World Cup game that was on, and they definitely had it playing. Their tv's are a little small, but well positioned for all the tables/booths. The staff was very friendly, but seemed rushed/preoccupied most of the afternoon. I totally understand the lunch rush, plus the game, but we felt forgotten about a few times. Also, this kind of led into a couple small items we ordered being forgotten about. HOWEVER, we did get our main entrees and drinks, and those were so amazing. I wanted to try everything on the menu! While we were waiting for a table we actually met a few locals and they praised Toby's! We were just a little disappointed with the service, but everyone was super friendly! Note: I apologize for not taking pictures of our food, we were so hungry we dove right in!

I was in Coupeville for the Penn Cove Water Festival and decided to have a steak for dinner. I…read morechose to eat at Toby's. I ordered the 8 oz sirloin steak and asked for it to be prepared medium rare. I declined the side-salad due to dietary restrictions. However I had no problem eating the steak fries and sourdough toast. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw a portion of horseradish included. Take care with the horseradish because it is very potent! Fortunately I enjoy very potent horseradish and happily ate it with my steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and was juicy and tasty. I was not disappointed in any way with my meal. I did regret not ordering a red wine though. If I had it to do over I would have indulged.

Such an amazing place to hang, catch some music and just chill. This was the second time I've been…read morehere, and the experience was epic both times. Ordering food happens at the bar, and the food is really tasty. The music was amazing with really good bands. All in all, service, ambiance and food is a trifecta of greatness!! I really recommend this gem of a place if you are in Shoreline.

Was looking for a local dive to shoot some pool at on a Friday and came across this spot!…read more Cool vibe, nice outdoor patio with string lights. Not crowded on a Saturday night. They had live music going on, one pool table, skee-ball shuffle board table, darts, and some intriguing wall art. Saw some jello shots on the menu that I was tempted by!