I spent my birthday here with two friends and it was such a lovely experience. We actually stumbled…read moreinto the restaurant, and our server led us to the back where we found this hidden, secret spot. The food was delicious and the drinks were fantastic and felt very grown and elevated. The server, bartender, everything, Cory I think, was incredibly kind and somehow memorized our long list of orders without missing a beat. I will say it took a while to get our snacks and drinks, but it was really busy and the live band was so good that we didn't mind at all. The space has gorgeous, moody lighting, and the music is at the perfect level where you can still have a casual conversation. But once a song ends, you might want to wrap it up just in case. I will definitely be coming back here again.

Drinks - delicious & unique. next time we will need to order some snacks. but there were so many…read moredrinks on the menu i wanted to try. worth a second visit. Service - excellent. super friendly. quick to make drinks and check in on us. Ambiance - I literally jumped when the door opened because I was not sure where the entrance was. Once we got inside it was very chill vibes, intimate lighting, a few tables and bar seating, a chandelier! Very cute inside.

This place is as close as I get to camping - cozy booths, decent food at reasonable prices, and…read moreattentive service. The camping aesthetic runs throughout, from the thermos used to serve water to the hammock hanging from the ceiling. I had the Chicken Salad, which was tasty, and my friend ordered the Roasted Cauliflower--equally good. We noticed the rose tucked into the mounted buck's mouth. When I asked the server about it, he smiled and said, "He's a romantic." There you have it - decent food, unusual digs, and a sentimental buck.

Very cozy and fun ambiance that is perfect for bringing friends and family who are from out of town…read moreor international travelers. This restaurant screams Pacific Northwest. The food did not blow me away. The smash burger wasn't a true smash burger and it wasn't crispy on the edges and couldn't really taste the onions or cheese. It was stronger on the Dijon mustard taste which I assume is in their secret sauce. The kale Caesar salad was interesting too, not what I expected and the chicken didn't have that grilled taste that I was hoping for. The fries were excellent though and I'd highly recommend those! There are other things I'd like to try on the menu so I would give Camp west another shot.

Seattle friends? Ever been in the middle of the "Big Dark" (iykyk) and desperate for some Hawaiian…read morebeach vibes but can't really swing the plane ticket? Yeah, me neither. Thankfully, there is a cheaper solution that doesn't require TSA or an uncomfortable middle seat. Located in the West Seattle Bowl is the Three 9 Lounge. Step into a little Polynesian paradise and get out of PNW cold. Ukulele music, warm, comfy booths and South Pacific decor welcome you into the space. Feel your blood pressure drop as you enjoy your stay with a lovely crafted drink that mentally whisks you away to a lounge chair in the sun. Definitely order one in a cool glass! The drinks are strong and worth the price. Staff are friendly and helpful in finding you the right libation for your situation. There are also great nibbles while you sip on your drinks and slip away into a little piece of paradise at this wonderful find in West Seattle. Aloha!

I stopped by the West Seattle Bowling Alley Lounge yesterday and had the local sliders. The quality…read moreof the meat was excellent, and the Hawaiian rolls were great--definitely the highlight of the meal. ​My only critique was the mac salad; it tasted good, but the portion was a bit small (it felt like a half-scoop instead of a full one). It's a bit on the expensive side, but the flavors were solid. Overall, a great experience and I'd recommend it!

Walked in with a reservation. Host placed us right next to the hallway by an open door. Asked to…read moremove to one of the open tables not near the cold breeze as I had kids with me. Host said no and walked off. Took about 20 minutes just to order drinks. Those took another ten minutes to arrive. It wasn't very busy but the people at the bar were extremely loud and most likely drunk. Food finally got ordered and arrived. My chicken sandwich was wrong and didn't come with any sides. The waitress was annoyed when we asked for a refill and said those aren't free and took ten minutes to return with another. Table next to us had to stand up to finally get their bill. Food was rather poor and the service was really bad. If your want to eat somewhere that's not really loud I'd pass on Lady Jaye. Don't think I'll return ever..

Best best best burger!…read more Love the burgers, fries, salads, Big Lebowski portrait on the wall and service. Just has a great overall vibe - worth a long drive to have one of their burgers.

What a cute spot! So cozy and eclectic!…read more The bartender was so nice and the cocktails were on point! Such friendly patrons as well! We got so many good recommendations for things to do and see. So glad we gave this place a go!

What a super cute bar!!! A friend suggested this place for drinks before dinner. It's a really cozy…read morebar with a whimsical drink menu. Not sure if they do like rotate with different themes for their cocktails, but when i went last week, the wall had a list of Lord of the Rings themed cocktails - very creative! I ended up ordering the Evenstar which had gin and elderflower in it (i love elderflower) and it was so refreshing and delicious! Our bartender was friendly and awesome and the bar is dog-friendly (check out all the polaroids of past doggo guests - it's the cutest!). There's some bar seating downstairs and a super cute living room space upstairs. I love this place so much and can't wait to come back!

The vibe was amazing, the drinks were good, and the service was great. Definitely check this place…read moreout.

A super hip, cute, and cozy place to grab a drink in the Admiral area of West Seattle. We were able…read moreto grab the comfiest little nook in the place, right under the stairs, and enjoy our drinks and good company. We went during the holidays and it was decorated beautifully. The next time we find ourselves up in that area we will definitely stop by for a nightcap because the cocktail menu was large and unique.

BoxBar has been on our list of vegan places to try for forever and a day. We made it out that way…read morethis weekend and our experience lived up to everything we've heard about them!! The pasta was amazingly tender, cooked to perfection. There was a lot of flavor and depth in each bite, more of a deliciously earthy mac and cheese as opposed to maybe a velveety smooth creamy type. The Jalapeño poppers were amazing. I've always associated poppers with a crusted fried topping but these were bold, going in a different direction. The jalapeños were fresh and soft to the bite, easy to cut with the side of a fork, loaded with components such as cashew cheddar, crema, avocado sauce, sweet pickled jalapeños, pico and cabbage slaw - all coming together perfectly in each bite (i'm utilizing their menu description) For the main dish, Sandi ordered the "Smokey Barbecue" which came with a complimentary side of chips and I ordered the Portobello French Dip and upgraded my side to a Side Salad for an extra $4. Each dish, every bite was delicious, even something as simple as a side salad was elevated with their Ginger Tahini dresing. Dipping the Portobello Sandwich into the Dip was just .. magical. We also both opted for the same drink, South Park Mule. The drink was legit, in addition to tasting great, I actually had a buzz as well .. indicating to me they didn't skimp on the adult juice Their food is amazing across the board and there's so much more to go back and try! Definitely worth the trip!!

I'm updated my review to reflect a recent takeout dining experience…read more A couple weeks ago, we ordered 2 salads, and 2 sandwiches. We ordered pickup. Upon arrival to our house, the order was incorrect, whoopsie! We called back and the waiter who answered mentioned that we had accidentally taken a staff meal home. None of our to-go boxes were labeled. How could anyone know? This is a rookie mistake. It's been a while since this Goblin worked in food, but that's a non-negotiable. Especially given a place that prides itself on catering to restricted diets and lifestyles. This is exactly how you let a pumpkin seed slide into a seed allergy order. Instead of letting us keep the meal, she asked us to bring it back to the restaurant. We were happy to do so. Everyone deserves to eat. Should we have kept it for ourselves? We bring the food back, and the waiter explains that there was a mixup, and apologized. They handed us another to-go box (which wasn't labeled) and tried to end the conversation. "Have a good night!" We had to then explain to this waiter that our wives demanded something in return for the error, which was true. The waiter/bartender had a puzzled look on their face. Customer? Demanding I make something right? In my workplace?! A direct statement void of passivity about the quality of my service? With conditions? The audacity! We live in a world where we, the customer, bring back your incorrect order for you, waste our time, and we just get a, "thanks, have a good night!" This goblin had to claw his way up the ranks pillaging for gold which doesn't come easy. Everyone knows food cost in Seattle went up ~%46 since 2019. Wages haven't. We told the waiter our wives wanted a slice of cake. The waiter was shook by our audacity, and moved towards the fridge behind the bar to consult with two chefs who were shutting it down. We were arriving near/at close on a Monday. The other two chefs body language exuded "just give them the rest of the cake". There was a couple moments of pause and hushed conversation. The waiter pulled out a large serving plate with only a small chunk of Chocolate Mousse Cake left. Instead of putting that into a box, apologizing, and fixing the problem. They conferred about the legitimacy of our claim with the chefs. Hesitantly, they cut the cake into a small slice, put it in a box (which wasn't labeled) and handed it to us. What's hilarious is that they would leave such a small piece going into the next day of prep. Why not just 86 it right there? Why was it so hard for this person to acknowledge they made a mistake, and do something kind for us in return? The chefs clearly understood these fundamental building blocks of customer service, had they not been there in the front of house, I'm sure the waiter would've made an excuse to not remedy the situation. From all of my years in food service, if something is wrong, you make it right, end of story. By owning the error, you keep your integrity. Even a small gesture like 10% off one item, between the hours of 7:35pm- 7:45pm every third Monday, however inconsequential and trivial, makes people feel like you've made things right. These basics need to be addressed with FOH staff. With food cost nearing the price of rent each month in Seattle, customers should feel empowered to speak their mind respectfully. My only reason for going into excruciating detail is the hope that this can be a teaching moment, and more people can eradicate passivity. Passivity is a threat to community, culture, service, and so many other integral parts of our society. It's OK to disagree in public. It's OK to check someone. It's OK to tell your server "No, honestly, it wasn't that good, here's why..". When we deny the truth about our experiences for fear of disrupting the status quo, we withhold an essential part of building stronger, more diverse and resilient communities. "Goblin D, don't you think this is a bit too deep for a food review?" No, and if you've made it this far, the two stars are for the two chefs who made sure we got our cake.

We came to Shadowland on Friday at 10:15 PM for a drink and a snack. We were able to be seated…read moreright away. I got a kick out of both Star Wars and SpongeBob being played on the bar TVs while we decided on our order! Loved the chill vibe here. We ordered pickle chips to split-these were INCREDIBLE-they came with ranch, and they were crispy and chewy. They were addicting, and not greasy, oily or heavy in the batter they used to fry them. These managed to be both filling and light. Absolute win. I ordered an ABV free drink, True North. This was one of my favorite drinks I have ever had. I loved this combination of lime, ginger beer, hibiscus and the Pathfinder Hemp & Root. This was my first time trying this line of ABV free spirit, and I was blown away. True North was refreshing, not too sweet, bubbly and bright. We will definitely be coming back-there were lots of foods and cocktails we wanted to try.

Drinks for the drinkers. A decent food menu, but I'll get into that more in a bit. It has a nice…read moreatmosphere, but wait staff can be hit or miss. You might have to wait for them to remember what they are selling, or flag them down for a check. If there were drink specials that made more sense, I could see a legitimate reason to spend time here drinking. This Goblin would pass on the food. I don't come here to eat. The food: expensive for what it is. Long ago dear reader, this Goblin worked in food service. He can spot "ready-made foods" from a mile away. This place leans more "eating to satiate", than "eating to satisfy", no matter how hard I fight my Goblin brain. Each meal, I come to terms with the sucker I am for eating a $27 omelette before tip. Herein lies our problem dear reader. Do I want a hummus plate for $12-15, that is essentially a disassembled and then reassembled menagerie of pre-made product on a plate? Or how about a cup of some mid-gumbo for $8? As a Goblin I have eaten many old soups out of a dirty cauldron, but Mid-Gumbo tastes like how Jack Harlow must feel waking up and telling himself he got blacker. Concerning the food (and Jack Harlow), it's about more than just lack of seasoning.