We stumbled upon this place like food archaeologists--literally behind a small shed. It felt like…read moreunlocking a secret level in a video game, except instead of gold coins, we were rewarded with burgers and beer. Way better. We grabbed seats at the bar, where Freddy--bartender, hero, and possible Jedi--was holding it down solo. At first, we were the only ones there, living our best VIP lives. But 20 minutes in, a wild birthday party appeared! Chaos? Maybe. Freddy? Cool as a cucumber in a walk-in fridge. Despite the madness, he still made time for us like we were the stars of the show. We ordered the Swiss burger and the Fire burger. Let me tell you: that homemade hot sauce doesn't mess around. It's the kind of spicy that humbles you--one bite in, and I was ordering another beer, not for the buzz, but for survival. Painfully delicious. The vibe? Totally vibing. The food? Fire (literally). Freddy? A legend. We'll definitely be back, hopefully with less hot sauce-induced tears and more high-fives.

Typical bar food of no particular distinction. There's nothing on the menu that is especially…read moreScandinavian or even a bit more inspired and colorful than burgers, wedge salad, and wings. You could get that at any single restaurant. Ambiance was worn down, with cheap, old, rickety tubular furniture... and it was loud. There was some karaoke going on. We couldn't converse. Not my scene. Service was slow. So, neither the view, nor the ambiance, nor the generic and boring food provide reasons to go back.

The space is quaint. A good stop for sandwiches. The music was way too loud for such a small space…read more We asked that they turn it down just a bit and they said no. The loud music ruined the experience for us and we won't be back.

The best service, super flavorful thoughtful food and fun ambiance even if port gamble is a little…read morehaunted

Great beer, people and a super cool vibe! Definitely check them out for a cold one! One of those…read moreplaces you won't regret ordering blind!

Great brewery, supports local musicians who play live, has a friendly atmosphere, their beer is…read moregreat, the service is great.

Cool professional place... they like their job and it reflects on customer service, top notch beer…read morewith a variety to please anyone even me!

Great place for beer in the area. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a good selection. Cool NW…read moredecor, and they even have beer from other breweries to try.

It's time for a review update! The Brass Kraken Pub is still right on the water in Poulsbo. They…read moreare no longer family-friendly, so make sure to leave anyone under 21 at home. They have monthly specials that highlight different themes, so be sure to ask about the current food and drink offerings. They offer 18 beers on draft and two ciders, along with Ghostfish Brewing Company gluten-free beer in cans. The menu includes oysters, elk burgers, nachos, wings, calamari, cheese curds, tacos, and more. On weekends, they serve brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The patio area is nice and features bar stools that wrap around the entire building (there are no tables, just a bar-style railing). It can get a little warm outside since there's limited shade, but the view is to die for. For my gluten-free friends, the Brass Kraken offers gluten-free buns, corn tortillas for tacos, and one fully gluten-free beer option. A great place to visit it you are in the Poulsbo area.

We will start by saying the pork belly tacos are absolutely delicious! Unfortunately, we felt…read morecompelled to write a review because the service staff was disingenuous & dismissive. We also want to add the oyster shooters mignonette sauce was done perfect, but the oysters were a mushy mess... Good, but room for improvement.

Great place with an outdoor patio that you can bring your pup too!…read more I had 1/2 crab melt and Caesar salad. My husband had the Prime Rib Dip (Saturday only). Staff is friendly & place had a good vibe.

Fish and chips were decent, although the chips were a bit soggy and not crispy like I was…read moreexpecting. The other dishes were just ok too. I did like the sesame ginger slaw that came with the fish and chips, that was a unique touch. Portion sizes were unfortunately small for what you're paying ($22 for 2pc, $28 for 3pc at time of writing). Be warned that they also charge a 3% credit card fee which can add up to quite a bit if you rack up a large bill. The young lady with the blue/purple hair is very friendly and made our experience better. Decent option if you're in a rush to grab dinner before catching the ferry but we'd likely try somewhere else next time we're in Kingston.

My buddy and I came here after cranking our hogs up Mount Walker. Our server was attentive and…read morehelpful AND knowledgeable regarding the menu. The wait for the food was a little on the longer side, but Boy Howdy Let Me Tell You--WORTH IT. Food was incredible, drinks rarely empty. Highly recommend a burger, pizza, and/ or Ginger beer. We WILL. RETURN.

Nice stop along the highway, cool laid-back type of spot you really only find in rural areas. Loved…read morethe vibe of this place. Drink case in the center you can walk up and grab beers or soda from, stuff on tap on the bar side too Service was good - friendly front of house lady, hustling and taking care of the whole restaurant solo, and doing a damn good job of it too. The problem unfortunately was that my food wasn't good. My cheeseburger tasted entirely unseasoned, like it would if you made burger patties with solely ground beef and a little bit of binder, but added nothing else. Very meatloafy. The fries were pretty good, but getting a burger that isn't kinda kills the meal.

Delicious pie? Yes! Tasty cocktails? Yes!…read moreFriendly service? Yes! Cute, waterfront, dive bar vibe? Yes, yes, yes! We checked out this pie-themed bar on a recent trip to La Conner, and it did not disappoint. We were craving a sweet treat after a delish dinner nearby, and this was one of the only spots open after 8pm. (If you know La Conner, you know how thrilled we were to discover this. The town pretty much shuts down at 6pm!) We grabbed a table by the window, ordered a giganto piece of coconut cream pie to share (and an equally generous slice of chocolate bourbon pecan to take back to the RV for breakfast the next day). Both were delish, but if we had to choose again the coconut cream pie was the best of the two. They also offer savory pies here, so let's just say we'll be stopping in again soon! I noticed they have a beautiful outdoor patio as well, so I can easily see myself sitting out there with a slice of chicken pie and a cocktail on a breezy summer afternoon.

If you're ever in La Conner, you HAVE to check out the Pie Dive Bar! This place is seriously…read moreamazing--we went back a second time during our quick three-night stay! It's run by two awesome brothers, Luke and Owen, and the vibes are as good as the food. Luke is super friendly and even remembered us on our second visit! The savory pies are delish (that Shepherd's, Steak,  and Thanksgiving pies are fire!), and the sweet pies are out of this world (the Humble Crumble is a Food Network Award Winner!). However we also loved the Chocolate Bourbon Pecan and Strawberry Rhubarb! Highly, highly recommend hitting this spot up for dinner and dessert. You won't regret it!

We love this place perfect views customer service is the best around A+ always super friendly The…read morebeers are always yummy We had tacos and they were outstanding two choices chicken or ground beef so many choices in and so many things to put on your taco was a plus. And the beers come in an ice cold glass that we love If you love fish they have the best aquariums too awesome music bathrooms are wonderful everyone is always super friendly there.

After a couple of trips to check out our wedding venue in Index, we noticed the Sand Bar every…read moresingle time and told ourselves we'd absolutely be checking it out. During our last trip in the area, we decided to go on in for a drink. Dive bar fans, this spot is absolute GOLD. If you're in the area for a hike? Stop in for a post hike beer. In the area just passing through? Literally pull over for a drink or two and a respite from the car. Whatever you're doing in Index, there is no reason not to stop at the Sand Bar. The Sand Bar is nautical themed and so much fun. Themed to the NINES. As an event planner, their dedication does not go unnoticed. There's also so many fun fish tanks around! Kinda makes you feel like a kid again to just watch them swim around while you're relaxing. Would I suggest saving an appetite for this spot? Honestly, no. They have a DIY chili dog bar and rotating specials but all of the food is ready to go in crockpots. That said, if it was midnight and I had a few cold ones, I might just be inclined to make myself a DIY chili dog. I'm just being honest here. I did see in the parking lot that the local pizza spot will deliver here, so that might be a more sanitary option, but what's the fun (and gamble) in that? There's a fun outdoor area with eclectic seating and beautiful mountain views if you're there during the day. No liquor here, but they've got solid beer, wine, cider/seltzer options. The co-owner was working when we came in and he's a super nice guy. We complimented the bar and he insisted we give his wife all the credit as it was her idea and she was "nice enough to let him work there." We informed him we'd be back in the area for our June wedding and were planning on stopping in after we got married and he gave us a business card with their personal cell number to TEXT and let them know how many people from our wedding were gonna come in so they could prep karaoke and stay open a little later. I mean, how sweet is that!?!? Highly suggest supporting this small business whenever passing through Index - we can't wait to come back after our wedding. We're seriously rolling with our wedding party + then some.

First of all the restaurant looks out in the golf course and of course it's beautiful. You can eat…read moreinside or out. We were there for breakfast and I appreciated that I could order a smaller meal. One egg, one French toast and two link sausage. Perfect for me and really good. What I most appreciated was the fact that we could sit and talk. We tied up a table for two hours without made to feel bad about it. Thank you! PS. Promise not to tie up a table next time

We were on the road on a Sunday night while exploring the Olympic Peninsula and looking for a place…read moreto eat. After a first attempt where a restaurant's hours were not updated, we found Stymie's in Sequim. It's one of the restaurants at Cedars at Dungeness golf course (the other one is Double Eagle Steak and Seafood). It seems to be the more casual of the two options and we opted for it since we were in hiking clothes. The hostess told us we could walk in and try to find a table. She warned us it might be a long wait. Thankfully, we found a place to sit right away and a waiter gave us waters and a menu. We ordered cups of clam chowder to start. Thankfully they were out quickly. We got drinks while we waited for our food. The Dungeness crab Mac and cheese was listed as an appetizer, so we assumed it was a small portion. My husband got the fish and chips and I got pasta with shrimp. We got our entrees first, so we thought maybe the waitress had forgotten we ordered the Mac and cheese since they were so busy. She then apologized for the wait and said she'd be bringing it out shortly. We weren't planning on asking about it because their portions are very generous and even though we were hungry, we realized it was so much food. When the Dungeness crab Mac and cheese finally came out, it wasn't in a small cup, it was a whole bowl of delicious goodness. The Mac and cheese was resting in some sort of sauce and they were extremely generous with the crab. I loved that you could control the ratio with each bite. I wish I had taken pictures of the menu and its description, but all you need to know is that it's the BEST Mac and cheese I've ever had. I was floored that it wasn't mentioned in any review nor pictures. Maybe it's a new addition. Don't walk, RUN if you're nearby. You won't regret it and it will be worth the wait. I forgot all about my entree and just focused on the Mac.