Came to Brickyard Pub knowing full well this wasn't going to be a "craft cocktail with edible…read moreflowers" kind of night and honestly? That's exactly the charm. Yes, the tables are a little sticky. Yes, the floors have seen some things (just ask the bathroom). But if you walk in expecting a true dive bar experience, this place absolutely pours its heart out. The bartender (white guy, probably 40s/50s) was incredibly kind, attentive, and somehow managed to make everyone at the bar feel like regulars. As a 5'2 brown woman, I'm usually pretty aware of the vibe in places like this, but I genuinely felt comfortable the whole time. I wasss there with my 6'2 guy friend, which probably helped a bit, but overall the environment felt friendly, relaxed, and unpretentious. Also... the nachos? Fully nacho average bar food Massive portion, loaded properly, and exactly what you want with drinks. Perfect spot for: * quick drinks with friends * sitting at the bar solo or a hightop with a friend * low-key hangs without the Seattle "trying too hard" energy * embracing your inner raccoon and thriving in the dive bar ambiance Would absolutely come back.

Friendly people, good music, tasty food, and wet beer…read more I highly recommend the Reuben.

This place has it all wonderful, wonderful food and on Fridays they have prime rib that is soft and…read moretasty. They have a variety of drinks a wonderful menu places to hang out pool tables and smoking area. Them employees have been working there for years. You always see beautiful faces with smiles on them and it's always just that place to go. You can hang out with your friends and meet new people in the area and if I were going to any bar around here. It would be there cause they're just that good.

Just an update 1/31/2026 Went in for this funding for…read morebulldogs. Had fun playing bingo food was great

Hidden gem of federal way! Underground kitchen is LITERALLY underground. It is tucked right next to…read moreshin sung kbbq next door. Ambiance is korean pocha/late night bar setting and they are open until 2am! There's limited seating during their busy hours so definitely come earlier if you can. Lots of parking outside. Everytime I visit here, I ALWAYS get the creamy bulgolgi udon. This dish is super unique and I've never seen it elsewhere. The sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the bouncy/chewy udon and well marinated bulgolgi. The pork belly kimchi udon is good as well if you like a spicy kick. We also ordered the half and half fried chicken (original and yangnyeom) and it was perfectly crispy and juicy on the inside! My friend enjoyed the spicy seafood stir fry which paired well with a bottle of soju but they also have lots of other drinks (nonalcoholic) to choose from! after a long night out or just for a casual lunch/dinner-- definitely a go to spot for me.

I ordered the honey garlic wings and the half-and-half (low-level spice). Unfortunately, the honey…read moregarlic wings were quite dry and seemed overcooked--the meat was hard and even the bone crumbled, which was disappointing. The half-and-half wings were noticeably better and much more enjoyable. I also tried the Creamy Udon with seafood and cod roe, which was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I would skip the overcooked wings next time, but I highly recommend diving into the udon.

We've eaten here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and have been pleasantly surprised every meal. I…read moreparticularly like their tater tots, breakfasts and corned beef. Regular dinner items beyond burgers have all been excellent as well. Very good food, friendly service, good beer selection and a really friendly crowd and atmosphere on Mariners or Seahawks gamedays.

This is now our go-to place for happy hour or watching sports. Very chill atmosphere, good food,…read moreand some local beers on tap. I have been about 10 times and each time the staff were wonderful.

catfish is 10/10 recommended. the seafood sauce goes crazy !!!…read moreLexi is the best at making a lemon drop good vibes always day or night

Don't expect kindness. When ordering a drink,…read more the bartender was beyond rude when my friend and I didn't realize we stood in the wrong place to order a drink for over 10 minutes, made us feel stupid and definitely not wanted. I will definitely not be going back to that establishment.

Stopped in for a quick drink and snack on Tuesday early afternoon, bartender made great food and…read moregrape drinks and we were super happy with our service. Windows outside could use a little cleaning though!

This is what it is. A dive bar and epic. If you are tall, be careful of the stalls. They were…read moredesigned for the vertically challenged.

Deliciously divey. Pulltabs, pool, pinball, skeeball,…read moredarts, and DRANKS. 18 taps of bubbly deliciousness. Friendly staff, and regulars. Park out back!

Went in for an afternoon drink & snack with a friend. I loved the sunken bar with the fun Christmas…read moredecorations. Linda, our bartender, was an angel. She served up our drinks (strong, just how i like them!) and then went in the back to make our nachos. The nachos were generous as well, with plentiful toppings. There was melted cheddar cheese on them. I prefer the fake Taco Bell type nacho cheese but that's a personal preference. My friend played the pull tabs which was fun. I enjoyed our visit so much that we returned the following day. Linda remembered our drink order, which impressed me. We ordered more food (clubhouse sandwich, quesadillas, and jalapeño chicken cheddar soup). All was tasty. When our drinks were empty, Linda came by, took them away and filled them right back up again! She made this out of towner feel like a regular. Great experience!

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!…read more Mother's Day and birthday- they had a limited menu with a set gratuity of 20% which may explain why the service was lacking. I was hoping this would be like a 4 star review- crappy service amazing food? Nope- bad service bad food over priced- We Made a reservation, and asked for window seat got seated in the worst seat possible table Right by the walkway and kitchen. We asked to move to one of 5 empty tables and we were told they were booked full- the attendant wouldn't even ask if we could switch tables- she did tell the manager we were unhappy and his response was to shrug and dismiss it. She had zero interest in ensuring we had a good experience. There should not have been any issue to move us to one of the other more preferred seats. As they were empty and many remained so while we were there. We ordered Tuxedo lobster ravioli - stuffed with lobster- warm flavor but very uninspiring- would not recommend - it was warm- not hot and the sauce was a bit congealed texture wise - the flavors truly were on the more bland side Crab stuffed salmon - delicious- buttery moist flakey salmon with delightful crab stuffing- garlic mash was spot on- favorite dish! If all dishes had been this delightful I would have been thrilled! Steak tuscano- bland- minimal sauce- both people who ordered it did not feel it was worth it at all- aldente noodles and well well wellll done steak- lacked flavor- the bacon jam was delightful but very little of it- the balsamic reduction was absent and the noodles were dry- none of us who tasted it thought it was good- edible but eh... Artichoke dip - good but not great- it was a bit runny- as in watery. Mild flavor main flavor artichoke very little crab or lobster- actually had to be told it was seafood artichoke- there was no sign of seafood- the RED... L has way better and more flavorful and that's sad to say. We opted to skip dessert thank goodness- sadly the reservation asks about special event for which we put birthday... but there was zero acknowledgment of the birthday- typically in a higher end type restaurant which they seem to claim to be- if you put the occasional they acknowledge that you're there for a birthday etc.- nope! The bottom line is- I've had way better meals with way better service at a way better price..... save the time, the money and your taste buds. And go some place that actually tries to accommodate simple reasonable requests and well quite frankly some place that still cares about customer service. I truly wanted to like this place- sadly won't be back.

Whether you are on a special romantic date, or simply hungry, why not try Federal Way's best…read moreItalian restaurant with a view of the water and mountains too? I have been eating here for over 25 years. The warmth of a fireplace greets you as well as nice waiting area. Then as you are seated you take in the beautiful view of the Olympic Mountain range and Puget Sound. It's too cold to sit outside yet but large deck exists for the warmer days. We started with champagne to relax and once again enjoy a great night together eating Italian food. The smell of homemade fresh cooked bread filled our noses as we were sat. Clams Sauté started our mouths watering as the juice flavored with red chili flakes, wine, etc was a super start . And the toasted bread to dip into the clam broth was perfect. Then Insalata Verrazanos split between us followed by fettuccini dish split again between us! Our service was not hurried yet they always quietly came by to assure all was fine! This place is located about a mile north of downtown Federal Way on Hwy 99 so you can conveniently come from both directions or various I-5 exits ( exit 272nd works). So where can you enjoy a romantic or simply great tasting Italian meal courses with this view in South Sound? Niwhere this nice. So give yourself a treat. Can't wait to go back yet again.