My friends and I stopped by Tapster on a Wednesday evening after having dinner across the street at…read moreLao Ma Tou Hot Pot. When we walked in around 8:40 p.m., it was fairly empty inside, with only two or three small groups scattered around. Since we were stopping by on their "Wine Wednesday", wine taps actually carried a discount -- a nice unexpected surprise. TL;DR: Tapster is an awesome spot you have to check out if you're a beer lover. Never in my life have I had the opportunity to pour my own beer at a bar from so many different taps before. The wide variety of beers here is not something you see often. Most of the time when a place has a large beer menu, it's saturated with a bunch of lagers and IPAs. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how many sours, fruit beers, ciders and stouts they had here. My favorite beer of the evening was one that hot hot honey mixed in with it. While there are a few snacks available for purchase here, you are more than welcome to bring outside food in as well. Overall, Tapster is an awesome beer spot that I would highly recommend to others stopping by in the area.

Loved it for Valentine's Day. Staff was very friendly, kept checking up on us with refills for the…read morecomplementary popcorn snacks. The vibes are great for friend groups to reconnect or go on a date with. There's a strong selection of wines and beers for people to try branching out from their usual choices. Would highly recommend stopping by Tapster, if you're in the Bellevue area looking for a new board game and vibe area. Also the parking option is not complementary, it's around 6-7 dollars.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place! It's a neighborhood staple. Friendly staff,…read moredelicious brews and very solid pizza. We've come here with friends, with family and with kids and we've always been warmly welcomed. The pizza is delicious but don't sleep in the salad!

This is a 4 star pending 5 star. I want to come back and dine in before finalizing my review. We…read moreordered takeout this time and it was pretty smooth. Once the order is ready they will text you. The place itself is pretty chill. They have a variety of items besides from pizza, but emphasizing pizza. We got the Al pastor pizza, and a chicken bake with Caesar salad. The pizza was pretty good. I love the flavor and everything is balanced. The crust was a little on the chewy side for my taste but everything else was really good. We even left some to eat for cold pizza and it was probably one of the best cold pizza we had in a really long time hahaha. The chicken bake was a healthier version of the Costco which I like it a lot. Overall the food is good, and i definitely will be back to try more stuff.

Best burger ever.... Best fries ever.... Scott is an amazing…read morebartender!!! Ava was our waitress, such a sweetie!!!

Stopped by Bellevue Brewing Company on a Sunday and was excited to finally try it, especially after…read moreseeing the Birria nachos... I knew I had to try them! They offer happy hour all day on Sundays, and since they don't take reservations, it's first come, first served. We arrived a little after 2 PM and there was plenty of open seating inside and out. This location is in the Spring District, which is super convenient if you're taking the light rail since it drops you off right there. It's located next to a park like plaza with a small grassy area and little water fountains. According to their website, kids are welcome in the restaurant and patio areas until 8 PM (but not in the bar area), which makes this a nice family friendly spot earlier in the day. Later on, the vibe seems like it would be perfect for catching a game, grabbing drinks with friends, and enjoying a more energetic brewery atmosphere. We started with two Moscow mules. Since that's one of our go to drinks and we've had quite a few, these weren't our absolute favorite here. They leaned more on the lime heavy side, and we weren't sure if the ginger beer was just a little flat. That being said, we still finished them! The Birria nachos were the highlight for me! They were so delicious, and the beer cheese sauce was SO good. I honestly just wished there was more of it because it added such a great flavor. My only small complaint is that I wish the toppings were spread out a little more evenly so every bite had a good mix, but overall they were still really tasty. The Mac Attack was also good, but it didn't completely wow us. If you're looking for an ultra thick, super creamy mac and cheese, this probably isn't that style. Still, it was a solid dish and enjoyable! Overall, we had a great first visit and would definitely come back to try more of the menu. Great location right in the heart of the Spring District with a fun atmosphere!

Want a classic Reuben sandwich? It's good. Thinly sliced corned beef on rye with kraut, cheese,…read moredressing. Pickle on the side is missing. The fries both sweet potato and regular are good. The patty melt is also a winner. Especially when the cook remembers the onions, cheese and sauce. The Philly cheesesteak however is a negative - 5. No salt, no flavor whatsoever. It needs a complete makeover. Horrible unless you have an au jus ( we did not).

The Pumphouse is right by the Wilberton lightrail for easy access and a safe trip home. The sports…read morebar does have a small parking lot. Don't be surprised by the small building because it plays out fairly large with a lot of seating and viewpoints to watch a game. I was there to watch a World Cup game and it was quite crowded but still comfortable. I ordered shrimp poppers. I had fries too. The bar food was fine. The server had a huge amount of tables and she was definitely running around to get to everyone. Considering the crowd that day I was actually happy with the service. I understand how hard it is to accommodate a huge crowd with the noise along with getting to all of the customers having worked in restaurants in my past. So thanks to our server, we did pay up before the game was done making it easy to leave at the end. I'd go back to the Pumphouse again because of nostalgia and ease! Oh and the location is definitely handy.

Speakeasy with amazing food and fun staff! Loved the truffle fries and the mezcal cocktails…read more Would definitely recommend this place for people who are looking for a fun night out

Other than the fact that this place is a bit difficult to find, the ambiance and service were…read moregreat! I had an old fashioned and a s'mores bourbon drink and they were fantastic. The other two fruity drinks were ok, per what my friend who drank them said. We'd definitely go back when we're in town next time. The bartenders and the drinks make it worth coming back.

Such a fun place to try out new board games! It's a great date night spot or even just a fun place…read moreto hang out with friends. All of the staff at Mox were amazing, from the bartenders to the employees helping with the board games. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, especially when it came to recommending a game based on what we liked. We were recommended Karmaka, and it ended up being such a fun and strategic two-player game! On top of that, the cocktails are fairly priced at around $14-$18, which honestly isn't too bad for Bellevue. Overall, such a fun experience and definitely a spot we'd come back to!

A delightfully large gaming shop with an add-on restaurant and no customer service…read more Board games, card games, puzzles galore and as far as the eye could see my teenage self would have loved this place. I felt warm and fuzzy but the customer service others have written about I did not experience. I first felt like a ghost walking from room to room seemingly invisible to human eye as no one said anything to me. This feeling was further felt when we decided to get a drink at the bar and the hostess / waitress pointedly addressed my friend without so much as a glance, body language completely focused on him, as though I was not there. We then went to the bar where the bartender greeted us with, "IDs out!" and then left. No "hi" no "here's a menu, I will be back over". Just "IDs out!" Look, I get that the Liquor Board is out about as other restaurants have explained overly apologetic for asking for an ID from someone who couldn't pass for under 35 if I tried (and these days I suspect I couldn't even meet that young of age) but barking at me as the first employee who said anything to me only guarantees I will not be back. The only person who managed to be pleasant was a young woman with short black hair blue bangs and blue and burgundy tips. Everyone else? About as warm as the Arctic waters. I can get drinks and cards elsewhere and grateful to know my experience is singular and not the norm.

While the food here is decent, service is good, and the atmosphere feels calm and inviting, I had a…read morefew cons in my dining experience there last night: First, after seating ourselves, it took us at least 15-20 min just to even get 'seen' by the staff. This was while the place was practically empty, so I'm not sure what else could have been occupying their time. Second, I ordered the pork shoulder stir fry which wasn't bad but had several large pieces of pure fat & gristle in it that I felt a high quality restaurant would have taken out of the dish. It's indicative of lazy & careless food preparation skills. Also, the basmati rice was very under-cooked...some pieces were even crunchy. Lastly, after leaving the place, I realized that I accidentally left my sunglasses there. So I called later that evening to inquire if they had found them. I discovered they route all incoming calls to a bot that instantly made me feel unimportant and unappreciated. What's worse is it tried to connect me with someone in the restaurant, but kept looping back into its own messaging narrative. What an absolute PITA. This enables me to make a broader point: Restaurants have to get it through their heads that cutting costs has negative impact on customer experience, putting the lifeblood of their business into jeopardy. Take the widespread adoption of QR code-based menus during COVID...how many restaurants do you know actually switched back to real menus after COVID passed? The answer is very few. The reason why? They are too stingy to pony up the dough and ignore the benefit to the customer experience. They figure, 'people already know how to do that so why spend the money on printing up menus anymore?". They couldn't care less about what customers might actually enjoy more, and that's the real travesty. If restaurants are going to force their customers into a self-serve model (as so many have nowadays), then why bother tipping anyone? I am so fed up of a world where the idolatry of wealth has surpassed the appreciation and value of real, engaging human experiences. The Central Bar + Restaurant could help reverse this course if they ever decide to they put customer experience first instead of their own profits. UPDATE: Added one star because they actually had my shades...went ot go pick them up today.

Excellent place! First, The server "Jane" was AMAZING. Greated you warmly, listened to your needs,…read moremade suggestions and recommendations and made our meal special. She ADDED to the meal experience and was so social! The wait staff, two young guys, were great as well. Ever watching to remove plates but not abrupt! I NOTICE everything so saw them keeping attention to when to clear. Most would probably not notice them. The choices were GREAT! Beef, Chicken, Seafood, and vegan! We had the Korean Cauliflower! It was so good! The flavor, the spice, and cauliflower. Just a great appetizer warm up. My other half had an old fashioned and said it was THE BEST he has had and he travels the WORLD for business. I had the Shrimp linguini and he had the Chicken Parmessan and BOTH we EXCELLENT. So many big shrimp and I WANTED to but COULD NOT finish all the pasta. Save room for DESSERT! We got both the Benginetes (sp) and the Vegan Banana Coconut Dessert and we are NOT vegan. BOTH were to die for! We do NOT eat like this normally, but made it a special dinner being between our Birthdays (16 days between). Like ooyie, gooyie DONUTS with a great cinnamon highlights, and an amazing Banana on graham crackers with a wonderful non-dairy Cocunut creme. It was smaller so not really sharable, yet PLENTY for ones entire dessert. The place is spacious yet has cozy, private areas, as well as the bar and and events area. The price was as expected for Seattle/Bellevue so not shocking. The meal and location was WORTH the $200 (with a GENEROUS tip and an alcoholic drink). There was a corporate even in the other half and we saw the plates of food being served. It was great! They seemed to enjoy their corporate dinner there.

This place is a grade-A dive bar for sure! TVs for sports viewing, pull tabs, super friendly…read morebartenders, what more could you ask for!? It's located in a strip mall, and is a little unassuming from the outside, but it was relatively busy at 3:30 on a Tuesday afternoon so I took that as a good sign. We didn't try the food, so I can't comment there, but the Bloody Mary ($7.50) hit the spot and packed a punch! Pros Great dive bar vibe Pull tabs Easy parking

Great dive bar. Seems like it has a pretty regular local crew of folks that show up often. I didn't…read moretry the food, but the Mexican cook seemed like a great guy, and what food he brought out looked very good. Good happy hour.

Friday night - tried to get to the Back Bar for HH - too busy and no room. Had to sit in the front…read morebar - but no HH. Noise level a bit loud- had to yell a bit to have a conversation. Server friendly enough. Ordered the poke bowl $26 and the chicken Mediterranean bowl $20. BF liked the chicken bowl and rated it 4 stars. Being from Hawaii, I had high expectations for the poke bowl. I also asked for chopsticks - none. The poke bowl was ok. I rate it 3.5. Couldn't taste the furikake. Fish portion was a bit small and it was one scoop of rice. The bowl itself was tasty overall.

I was at a work event in Bellevue Square and we were looking for a place to eat and watch the USA…read moreWorld Cup match. We were so lucky to get a table here cause it was PACKED. But the staff was super accommodating and friendly despite being slammed. The food was delicious and filling and the space is super cool! I counted 4 shuffle board tables which is very unique. Definitely a fun place to go and watch any sporting event, go out with the family, or just grab a drink and app! If I was from the area I'd go frequently! Thanks for the great experience!

Black Bottle is surprisingly vegetarian-friendly, which was extremely helpful during my completely…read moreself-invented colon-cleaning regimen--a medical program designed by me, for me, with absolutely no professional supervision. The vegetable dishes were excellent: flavorful, well-prepared, and apparently packed with enough fiber to move several years of unresolved business through my digestive system. By the end of the evening, my bowels had entered what I can only describe as "Super Slide" mode. This was not ordinary diarrhea. This was an express-lane evacuation. Waste did not merely leave my body; it checked out early, skipped the front desk, and fled the premises without saying goodbye. The food was delicious, the staff was attentive, and my colon emerged feeling lighter, cleaner, and emotionally available. Highly recommended for vegetarians, food lovers, and anyone whose lower intestine needs a firm but flavorful motivational speech.

Went here with a friend for a nice weeknight dinner, and it was great! She was on an elimination…read morediet and still wanted to go out, so Black Bottle was a great option for us. There's a menu section that filters all their items based on dietary restrictions, so it was pretty easy to find items that fit her dietary needs. The aguachile was fresh and bursting with flavor, the chilies were really well-seasoned, but the duck was the real standout. So well-seasoned, tender, and that cranberry sauce?! Did not expect to like it as much as I did. We also got some mocktails which were yummy and hit the spot! Docking off one star just because the price was pretty steep for the portion, but otherwise was a nice spot.