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    Rainier BaseCamp Bar & Grill

    4.1 (132 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Bars, American
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    RAINIER BASECAMP BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Outdoor area
    Rachel W.

    A nice place to hang out after a long day of hiking. Food wasn't anything special but it was all good. Nice variety of beers. Outdoor seating was very relaxed and comfy. Would definitely return here if I was back in Ashford.

    Mushroom Swiss burger
    Bueniel K.

    Loved the burgers, beer selection, and outdoor atmosphere. Planning to go back here for post-hike meal when visiting the park again. Not too pricey for it being one of the few options for food around the national park. Timely service and fun employees.

    Hummus Wrap
    Kaitlin C.

    5 stars for ambiance and atmosphere. They've got lots of outdoor seating, a great view, and live music! There are a few indoor tables for when the weather's bad. Lots of beer and drinks options. 0 stars for everything else. The line is forever line and barely moves. It took 30-40 minutes to get up to order. (Imagine if you only wanted another beer!) We ordered and got fries as our side. Waited another 30 or so minutes for our food and when I went to pick up was told "we can't sell fries anymore" which I think means they were out.... But bad on them for not knowing when to stop selling fries before you ordered. I specifically choose this spot because the fries looked better than the other options in Ashford and I just wanted some tasty fries. I got the hummus wrap which was about 3% hummus and 97% lettuce greens on a stale wrap. My husband's BLT was meh. Overall fine place if you want to hang out outside and drink. Otherwise the food and waiting game experience is not worth it.

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    Travis T.

    After running a 5K in nearby Ashford County Park, I drove over to Rainier BaseCamp Bar & Grill to grab a bite to eat. I had come by here earlier in the week to check out the sports store that is next door. BaseCamp announced that they would be open for all of us runners after the event. This place has a nice chili vibe to it. Basically you order at the window and they buzz you when your food is ready. You can sit anywhere outside to eat your food. The menu at Rainier BaseCamp Bar & Grill has a variety of options that include burgers, pizza and beer. They also have vegetarian and gluten-free items. I grabbed a Mushroom Swiss Burger and a local beer to reward myself for a good run. They have big community picnic tables to dine at, so I was able to make a couple of friends while eating. I had a nice time here and it was a good way to end my week exploring the Mount Rainier area. There is very little WiFi in Mount Rainier National Park and it can be spotty in the areas surrounding the park. Rainier BaseCamp was a good place for me to stop and connect outline so I could get some work done. Rainier BaseCamp also has live music and other events. They offer meal packages for hikers and climbers if you are planning a big hike in the park.

    Ben R.

    Ashford is putting its big boy pants on. They have a burger and brew place now, with outdoor fireplaces and picnic tables. A tad expensive. Burgers are fine but fries were sad and very mid. This place will thrive because demand outstrips supply. Decent patio.

    Gross pizza

    Cool vibes and location. Horrible food. We got a pizza. Super doughy, low quality cheese and sauce. Took about 40 minutes to get it. Won't come back even tho food is hard to find in this area.

    Lauren S.

    Rainier BaseCamp is a super cute spot to hit up after hiking in the area. There's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating and the atmosphere is pretty casual. We ended up getting the turkey and smoked gouda club to split as well as an order of the truffle fries. The sandwich was good and everything on it tasted super fresh. The truffle fries were also really good and heavy on the truffle flavor, which I appreciated. They have a selection of wines and beers which you can drink outside until a certain point. We sat outside while we waited for our food with a beer and it was a super relaxing vibe. Service was also really kind. We'll definitely come back here to try more of the menu next time we're in town.

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    The location is fantastic but the veg burger and PB options were very disappointing. I gave three stars because the location is great!

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    The food was delicious and filling. The service was very accommodating. I really liked the aesthetics of the basecamp.

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    REALLY wanted to go here tonight, but, although Yelp says they were open 'til 7 they won't be open until Dec 20th.

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    Had a pizza and watched Sunday football. Food was good. Seating is limited. Restrooms are next door.

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    After waiting half an hour without service at another restaurant nearby, we were pleased with the fast service here. The food was decent.

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    We came here today at open (Sunday at 3 pm) second group at the door. The line was short and when…read morewe got inside, we grabbed a menu and queued to order at the counter. We got 3 pizzas (pepperoni, mushroom, and soppressata), beer and a lemmy for the kid. We found seats in a booth, and I took my kid to the thrift area while we waited. Before we could finish a story, our pizzas were ready. They were so good! Kid loved her pepperoni pizza and extra mushrooms. I loved them all, my husband and I enjoyed the spicy soppressata and mushroom pizzas. Worth the drive and fun to finally visit (we went for a walk on the foothills trail a short drive away). Great service, we also got a vanilla pistachio ice cream (so good!) and incline cider. I'm not sure if we'll make it this way regularly from Tacoma, it's just a bit of a drive... but we found ourselves making excuses to come back to the area (hikes! Park! Bike rides!) so we could come back for pizza again. Loved the space. Very kid friendly with coloring sheets and crayons. Lots of kids with lemmy (sparkling lemonade bottles). When we left a lot of tables were full but there was very good turnover so it wasn't too bad. Parked nearby across the street.

    I've been meaning to come here for years and finally made it in. The pizza lives up to the hype! We…read moreloved all three pizzas we had, they were delicious and the crust was so amazing. This is truly a hidden gem in Washington. Service is counter order, it was fast and the cashier was polite and helpful. I was amazed at how quickly the food came out, their pizza cook puts others to shame. I would try to poach him if I owned a pizza restaurant. The interior is about what you would expect from a 100+ year old building. It has a cool old school vibe and feels hip without being too hipsterish. 10/10 will definitely come again.

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