When you're in Rockport, there are pretty much just two places to go: the post office, or the…read moreRockport Bar & Grill. Oh, and the campground, which is where we often spend a lovely North Cascades weekend and which is how we found our new favorite dive bar. Yes, it's sort of a dive. So if you don't like dive bars, you're out of luck and may as well just stay at your campsite. But if you don't mind the quaint anti-sophistication of dated decor, strong drinks, and hit-and-miss food you've come to the right place. Usually, we're here on the weekends so we just get a beer. And they've got some decent local taps - along with some requisite 'Merican classics like Bud Lite. We usually settle in with a couple of pints from Georgetown Brewing, and enjoy whatever the pub is offering that night. If you happen to come on one of their legendary Thursday comedy nights, you might be surprised at the level of comedic genius you hear. Especially if you can get past the often shellshocked comedians who make the eternally long and tedious drive from Seattle to perform here. On Fridays, they have bingo and karaoke. And on Saturdays, there's almost always a live band. Sundays, they've got brunch and $6 bloody marys. Like I said, there's always something to do at the only place in town to do anything! I haven't always loved their food, but recently we decided to give their burger a try and it was pretty good. They also have some decent-looking pizzas. I wouldn't recommend the tacos, if you happen to be there on taco Thursday (though they do have a kick-ass margarita special that night)!

If you enjoy frozen, microwaved burgers this place is for you. Looking at the menu I was already…read moreskeptical what to order because cmon it gave off dive bar vibes. So I thought a burger would be a safe choice because it's usually grilled. Boy was I wrong. This burger lacked flavor, had a weird texture, and the chipotle sauce tasted...fake? I had one bite and that was that. They had limited offers for sides and was shocked fries weren't an option so I settled for a side salad. Also a bad decision on my part. What I can say is the Bloody Mary was fantastic so I think drinks are....safe.

We ate here for dinner on 05/08 and 5/08/26. On 05/09 we arrived shortly before closing. The…read moreatmosphere was quiet and the server, Bre was extremely friendly. The service was fantastic. We ordered burgers and I asked for my fries 5x crispy. The cook adhered to my request and honestly exceeded my expectations. The burgers were stellar. Well assembled, not overly greasy, patties slightly charred at the edges and they didn't fall apart. Reasonably priced as well. Exactly what we were looking for, exceeding expectations for a small town, local restaurant. Service and food were so good we returned on 5/09. This time we ordered a pizza, burger and onion rings. The pizza dough was pretty undercooked on the bottom. The crust was done well however. I will give the benefit of the doubt and attribute it to a fluke as the service remained amazing and the rest of the food was outstanding. The burger maintained its rating from the previous days meal. The onion rings were fantastic. Perfectly fried and crispy/crunchy. I was able to break them in half/bite off a piece and the breading remained stuck to the onion. Also, if you're a Bigfoot enthusiast, this is your kind of place (I'm a Bigfoot enthusiast). Overall a fantastic experience. Shoutout to Bre for being a wonderful server. To the cook, keep doing what you're doing because that was food was delightful. 10/10 recommend.

Well, the food was really good, but they were so busy that there was a wait, even after we were…read moreseated. The price was reasonable and the waitress was working her tail off. They seriously need more help there. Poor girl kept forgetting something critical I'd asked for, which I couldn't hold against her. She was pulled in every direction.

I'm Here from Florida…read morefor just over a week, been here like 7 times now, amazing food and staff, the sole whip drink is and all the food is amazing , make sure you try this place

Love, love, love Train Wreck. Great food, incredibly friendly and helpful staff with an inviting…read moreatmosphere! I go here every time I'm in town.

I was in the area for a girls getaway to a local hot springs so we looked up the places to to check…read moreout in the area and THIS was one of them! Set in a cute picturesque town over a charming little bridge Whistle Stop Tavern sits in a row of businesses. They are known for their fried chicken & jojos so of course we had to order some of that! We had 7 ladies who had been grazing all day up at the hot springs on charcuterie & various other snacks we packed with us but after an hour long downhill hike in the cold November PNW weather we were ready for some hot food. We also ordered each of their wing flavors. BBQ, Buffalo & Lemon Pepper, plus a large house salad. The fried chicken was very tasty. We could see from the bar that they use a pressure fryer, so it keeps the meat juicy & the exterior crisp. You get a half of chicken cut up in pieces in one order, 1 drum, 1thigh, 1 breast & a wing. It was perfect for sharing. Super casual as it is a tavern with lots of bar & table seating. They also have a pool table(FREE pool Monday nights) & of course big screens for sports watching or MTV videos were actually playing when we were there. Charming spot with a nice bartender & even nicer regulars. A table of locals asked us where we were going to have dessert at & told us about the Pie Dive Bar...they said we MUST give it a try, so WE DID! If you're ever in Skykomish, WA stop by Whistling Post Tavern for some tasty chicken...they have fried seafood too, & drinks.

I've spent too much time there enjoying their chicken and Joe's' etc while working through the…read moreCascades on the R.R. They had a terrible fire there back when during a stupid ATM robbery and rebuilt to essentially the same footprint. They lost so much RR memorabilia but through donations and restorations, its theme endures Just a great place to stop in on your SR2 journey...Bruce Macdonald

The food was great , ambience was perfect for the night. The service was great , Devon was very…read morewell prepared and knowledgeable with all the spirits . Very friendly place to wind down and relax! Will be coming back :)

This place has become a go to spot for me when I want to hit up late night happy hour! The…read morebartender Jillian is super sweet and so personable every time I go in. The vibe is very moody and dark, a true classic jazz type lounge feel with dried flowers on every table and a cute little lamp to really give you the feeling of having your own little world at the table The drinks are phenomenal, they have a great variety and Jillian is not afraid of making something off menu for her regulars (pre tested drinks of course). My favorite so far has been the chocolate cherry martini

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.

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.

Great food great service fun place to go. This last time I…read morewent for the breakfast and qualified for the senior meal. Yippee.

Well, the burger was a tad bland. I guess Bubba don't use that 80/20 mix with the fat drizzling out…read morefor flavor town to kick in... As for my overall experience well FRANK WAS DISAPPOINTED! Let me share with you why cause it's a cautionary tail of laziness and small town stupidity. Ok people let's take a journey. I decided to try a new place to try on a Sunday for a meal. I'd saved Bubbas in my YELP to try list. Now I drove 45 mins just to spend some time and enjoy a Bubba's meal, so I was all in. Well, I grabbed a table in the bar and look at menu. I asked about the country fried steak and the dude taking my order says " NO " claiming it's after 12 and no more. HELLO dude the clock on wall showed 10 mins to 12! It threw me off my thoughts and I ordered a burger m. But after a minute I said gargoyle can I change my order to country fried steak. " NO " is what he then says ( WTF ) really dude. Just cause you imputed into computer which you claimed doesn't mean you can't walk back 5ft to the kitchen and change things for a customer. And with a glib response next he utters "well you can come back for it"! NOT HAPPENING DUDE! Meal comes and well it's no burger worth bragging about. McDonald's has more to offer in the way of taste. So my burger looks great and tastes like a shoe... I finished up and drove off disappointed I now have the drive of shame back to Seattle. What a rip cause I could have been eating chicken fried steak. Oh well that's my story about a meal down the tubes...

Spa Tree is a local granite FALLS bar. Their food is fried food, and it's not bad. Service is good…read moreto excellent. The ambience is fun especially on karaoke night. I enjoy going there. The price is a reasonable.

This place Rock! Great food and drinks along with great people and service! My family and friends…read morego here all the time and we've even spent a totally rocking karaoke filled Christmas Eve there and had a blast! The burgers are delicious and the best around. I highly recommend SPAR TREE! It's a 10!

Great service delicious Food…read moreEasy parking and on the Water The Thanksgiving Pie And cherry Pie

What a fun place! Firstly, the name.....it has a big hook and we wanted to check it out. And who…read moredoesn't love PIE! It's located on the channel and has indoor and outdoor patio seating. We came right at opening on a Thursday, and had our choice of seating. As I understand, the bar is owned by a couple of brothers, and both were there to assist us. We started with cocktails (why not?). The margarita was a good choice and we learned that they were taught mixology by their stepdad who worked in the industry in Ballard. We also learned the pie recipes were taught to them from their mom. We opted for the Thanksgiving pie, which was served with a side of cranberry sauce and a lovely green salad. The pie was a good size, filled with turkey, rosemary potatoes, gravy and stuffing. I mean, classic flavors, and topped with a dab of cranberry, it brings out all the feels. Very tasty! The crust is perfectly flakey and delicious. The salad was topped with feta and grated beets with a tangy viniagrette. Hubs and I shared, and it was pretty filling. I didn't think we could eat a sweet slice there, so I ordered the Humble Crumble to go. Of course.......we couldn't resist. Just one bite, then another. We soon devoured the sweet pie before we could even get up from the table. I love the idea! Great food! Great Service!