Went yesterday after a river day. They said kids were allowed out side. We went outside and there…read morewas dog poop all over the yard and a marijuana bong sitting on the outside bar top! Our server first came out and said it'd be a little bit of a wait. We ordered two rounds of breadsticks and drinks then our main meals. She got drinks out fairly quickly but then all of a sudden our server just left. No saying goodbye or anything. We sat there for over an hour and a half! Never got asked if we wanted refills on drinks or anything. The kids and I asked for pickles and only one of us got any, there was no server in site to ask for any. One of us got a western burger and at the end on the plate there was corn?Then it came down to paying. I had to run around and look for someone to take my money, they said they don't collect money from outside or up front and I'd have to ask the bartender to cash me out. I ended up waiting over 10 minutes at the bar just to pay... It was overall a horrible experience and I don't think we'll ever be back. I never make reviews but I figured I'd save other people the frustration and disappointment

Far better experience than across the street.best food in vernonia .best service very nice staff…read morewaitress was top notch will be back.

Business closed and being sold. Went to enjoy this place yesterday and there was a note stating…read morebusiness was closed and being sold due to owner illness

Came here after walking eight miles along the Banks-Vernonia trail. Hardly anyone in here, although…read morea large family did show up maybe 15 minutes after I got settled. The owner was super friendly and welcoming. He seems to care about doing things right, and I really appreciate that. I got the IPA and went out by the fire. It was smoky but soooo warm and nice. There was a bit of rain but the fire and seating area were covered, so the rain was just some nice ambiance. I sat out there for some time just enjoying my beer and the setting. I don't come through Banks very often, but I would stop by here again! I highly recommend it! Cheers!

This is our second time here and I really liked the vibe! The food was good (a little pricey) but…read morethe 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.

We've been here a few times & the drinks/food have been decent- but last night was not the best…read moreexperience. 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.

This is a very casual, mostly locals, brewery and restaurant. I have eaten here a number of times,…read moreboth for breakfast and dinner. I have gotten the breakfast burrito when having breakfast and would characterize it as large, yet underwhelming in taste. None of the beers that i have tried are particularly memorable, but they are very drinkable. The service is courteous and they strive to keep the tables clean. The ordering here is done at the counter and I have found this to be a great way of taking orders in a casual establishment. This allows one to peruse the menu at a table at one's own speed, then walk up to the counter to ask any questions about the menu and then place the order. My experiences have been that the employee at the register has always been patient, informative and respectful. They bring your order to your table when it is ready. My experience is that they give you a conservative estimate of the time for preparing and the real time has been shorter. Note that I think they do a good job with turnaround times given how many customers are in the restaurant combined with their apparent significant take-out business. My dinner experiences have been very satisfying and that is what one would expect from a meat purveyor. However, they do not fumble the ball on the execution. Casual food, but tasty. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating: plenty of both. Part of the outside seating is heated and covered during much of the year. I have never been there when you could not choose a table. I think a great casual stop, and a unique one, when visiting the Tillamook area.

Hidden secret in a somewhat industrial area. If you didn't know it was there, you'd never find it,…read morebut we're glad we did. The guy at Tillamook recommend Werner for our lunch. We are glad we found it, as the food and beer/cider were yummy.

Very small curated items that are locally made with love and care. I think they have a good menu…read morealthough it's very small. Most nights I have came to visit it has not been very busy, I just wish there were more things to do with the brewery, perhaps i just haven't came on any good nights.

My wife is not a beer drinkers, BUT she tried a raspberry beer when visiting friend in Kelso and…read moreloved that beer. We live in Bellingham, WA. and just happen to have. a kegarator, so a small keg went home with us at her request.

Amanda was awesome, we walked in along with just the two of us, but at the same time as a bunch of…read moreother people. She ran the floor really efficiently, got our food order in promptly, and it came out remarkably fast and hot for how busy she got all of a sudden. She had a good attitude the entire time, fun and bubbly. We are so glad we didn't go to the other restaurant nearby *overpriced and their chowder sucks*cough*, but here their chowder was awesome. Thick, well seasoned, delicious. We also got the cod fish and chips, love the batter and fry on them. And also not pictured (because they were so good and ate them too fast) we had the crab cake sliders. Been here before but didn't eat, now we will always come here for food as well as drinks and to play pool. Thank you!

Perfect little hole-in-the-wall local bar! Exactly the kind of spot you hope to find while…read moretraveling. 4.5 star We had a couple beers on tap and both were cold and fresh - definitely hit the spot after a long day. For food, I ordered the Standard Burger with tater tots. The burger was delicious, juicy, and the bread was super soft. Easily a 9/10 for me. We also tried the fried chicken gizzards which were surprisingly really good - solid 8/10. Also worth mentioning they come in a FULL basket, so definitely great portion size. The cup of chili was just okay for me, probably around a 6/10, but not bad by any means. The highlight honestly was our bartender 10/10. Great personality, patient, and we genuinely enjoyed our small conversations throughout the night. Loved the local vibe here and would definitely return next time we're in town!

We had an excellent experience at the Alchemy Lounge and we're so happy we stumbled upon it. We had…read morea Manhattan and a pisco sour and they were amazing...we love that they create all the ingredients in-house, and the bartenders seemed to take great pride in making them. The food and service were also great.

If you like whiskey, Alchemy Lounge is a treat. If, as with my wife you don't go near the stuff -…read moreit's still a great place for cocktails and tasty eats. I have a few bottles of "the good stuff" stashed around my house that I always say I'll open during a special occasion - which never seems to arrive . It so happens that Alchemy has an extensive whiskey list which included a couple of my "reserve" bottles. This was the perfect opportunity for me to taste them. I had a flight of three delicious bourbon pours, THEN was told about a special rye whiskey which, well, I had to try as well. So much fun, I enjoyed each of my pours at a cost that didn't break my piggy bank. Meanwhile, my wife loved her mango margarita. We also had the ceviche and the smoked crab dip - the crab dish was especially good. All in all, a memorable evening. Recommended!

If you follow my reviews, it's not secret that I generally despise bars. What, then, is so…read moredifferent about Covlins that it warrants a 5-star review? Lots of things... * Staff is REMARKABLY friendly and personable * They are equally attentive and professional * The patrons were awesome, seriously. I came here alone, and no fewer than three people, each in completely different parties, approached and engaged me in conversation. This seemed like a bunch of regulars who welcome newcomers as family. The menu is much larger than expected for a bar. I opted for the pulled pork sliders, and they were FAR better than expected. The rolls were the most surprising part, they were fantastic! I don't know if they're baked on-site, but they're definitely not typical "get the job done" fare, they were superb. "Slider" also seemed to be a bit misleading because they're so generously stuffed with pork and cole slaw that they're closer to a full-sized sandwich. Prices belie the quality and portion sizes (much lower prices than I'd expect). The only minor gripe is that there are not a lot of good seats for seeing bands perform. The bar area is narrow and long, which doesn't lend itself well to seeing performances, but I was still able to do so, and the friendliness of the staff and other patrons (again, AMAZING surprise) really seemed to make up for this.

We have only done take out so far but have ordered quite a bit. The wings are really good and take…read moreout service always pleasant and friendly. The only reason did not give it 5 stars is because they charge you a credit card fee if you pay with card. Don't normally experience this at other places and very disappointed. We understand why they are doing it, however, as business owners ourselves, we don't agree this to be good practice. We prefer to give an excellent tip for good service than get surprised with a CC FEE which limits us from giving above and beyond on tipping the server or person who helps with take out, for the great service. Make sure you have cash to pay as the fee adds up!

This is weird - it truly is a combination hardware store and greasy spoon…read more The ambience is good and unique. Good service and good food.

Solid food and drinks, and in a fun setting! I love that they don't take themselves too seriously,…read moreso I feel like the place is accessible for us plebeians/heathens, and not too delicate/precious to relax in. If there were kids around, I'm certain they would change the vibe dramatically, and not for the best.