I love dive bars and as rule seek them out, but generally they have something awesome that draws you in. This place wasn't dive bar status just a place with bad food, terrible drinks and even worse service. read more

Overall pretty mid/average place. The lowest rated in our Seattle tour for sure. Beef taco salad was underwhelming, burger was decent, and onion rings were okay. We were one of the only folks in the place, very chill. Attentive and kind waitress. Just not great food flavors. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Retro Restaurant & Lounge - Beef taco salad, onion rings, build your own burger - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Terrible service. Closed the kitchen 1 hour early and very rude workers. Do not come here if you are looking for a restaurant.

This is what Seattle used to be like. Belltown in the early 90s. Not in a retro, trying-to-be way. I love love love love this place. Awesome bartender-Nick. Good burger. Great feel. read more

Retro Restaurant & Lounge - Burger w/Swiss and Mushroom - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Appears to be a upclassed dive bar. But don't let looks deceive you. This place has a small menu. But very good. They say it's all fresh and some ingredients even from the Pikes Market. I believe it from the taste. It takes a little longer to get your food but worth the wait. Have another beer while you wait. I ordered a dog and fries. Wrapped in bacon and nice bite. Fresh cut fries were awesome. Wife got a half order of nachos. I helped her finish them off. Those were good too. Can't go wrong here. read more

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Not good, as soon as you walk in you are hit with that sewage smell that seems to be in a lot of places by the harbour but this was overwhelming, could have just been the day. Server was very nice and prices were very reasonable but the food was crap. I had the club sandwich with the greens salad. Sandwich was ok but barely any chicken. The "greens" salad was very bitter romaine lettuce, that's it, no other veggies. I asked for blue cheese dressing and my friend got ranch, you couldn't tell that either of our lettuce had dressing at all it was just like creamy nothing. She had quesadilla, small portion but it is on the small plates menu. The place was kind of dirty too, maybe try a burger if you go, the people next to us had burgers and they looked good. No pics sorry. read more

Stopped in here for lunch on a Monday around noon. There was only one other person in there and I was relieved because the more touristy areas were packed. There was only one server working but that seemed fine since there was only two total parties there but I'm not sure what would happen if there were a few more people. The food was pretty tasty. We had nachos and a plate of fries to share. The nachos were a little lacking in cheese for my preference but there was plenty of other toppings and sauces. The fries were perfectly seasoned and a great texture. I didn't have any alcohol so I can't say how good those options would be. But I recommend giving this place a try if you want to go a little out of the way of the tourist areas. read more

The food is worth the wait. I tried mom's meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a salad. It was good. My friend tried the hamburger and fries, she enjoyed the burger and fries-hand made patty. The lager was very good. The service was good but it did take a while for our food to arrive. It's a dive. Sit in the dining room not the bar. Would I eat there again? YES!! Not recommended for children. read more

We ordered a variety of items, each with varying degrees of complexity. We waited nearly an hour to less than appealing entrees. We chose this place as a fun alternative and needless to say it was below expectations. Give it a try I suppose and potentially prove all of us wrong. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in after walking around Pike Place and the food was amazing! As we were waiting for our food there were lots of people who came in that seemed like regulars and it seemed like a great community comes and goes. Definitely would recommend stopping by :) read more

Retro Restaurant & Lounge - Grilled Tillamook Oregon Cheddar Cheese - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Pretty much a dive bar. Slow service. Mediocre food that took forever to be delivered and it was not what was promised in menu. Speciality drinks were good, but they didn't know if they could handle simple drinks like a Manhattan, Old Fashion, etc. read more

The place is more like a hole in the wall and has its charm. Very simple and straightforward with good drink selection and some food options. Bonus - a game room inside the bar. Pretty cool. read more

Good food, nice atmosphere not really that busy, but the waiter and bartender was really friendly. I'd eat here again!

This wasn't exactly what I was thinking when I wanted good local fare, but the place was close, the reviews were good and although when we walked in, it was nothing what we expected or thought we wanted. But, we took a seat in the corner by the window, we ordered a couple beers and proceeded to check out the menu. Since everyone was raving about the burgers.......that's what we had. And. They. Were. Really. Good. Like, so good, my husband said it was just as good as his favorite burger spot at home. Well, that's saying something. I had the burger with cheese and giant onion rings. My husband's was cheese and bacon. I had a side salad with mine. He had the fries. Very good. Nice folks. Better than we expected, although still a little divey. Someone said clean dicey, but not so clean to me.... Still enjoyed our meal. read more

Retro Restaurant & Lounge - The burgers ARE really great here! - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was very pleasantly surprised by the food at this VERY casual establishment. We sat in a room where everyone was drinking and having a fabulous (and loud) time. Might have just been because it was Saturday night. Every table was occupied. That made the experience less than ideal but the service was excellent and the food.... I had their hot meatloaf sandwich (with melted cheese and marinara on a lovely large, soft, lightly toasted hoagie roll.) It came with delicious, flavorful fries and the sandwich itself was huge. I NEVER, EVER clean my plate OR eat all the fries that come with my entrees. But last night I did! Every bite of the BIG sandwich and every single french fry. First time ever, I swear. My dining companion had a BLT and fries and the same experience as me. We both highly recommend the Retro! Don't be scared off by its appearance. Enjoy! read more

I'm not going to lie when we came up to this place and saw a mostly empty restaurant on rainy Monday afternoon, my partner and I almost immediately started looking for other places to eat. Not because this place was creepy or anything but because it just felt like a bar for locals and older guys getting their beer on. After a couple minutes of anxious scrolling we gave up and were like fuck it how bad can it be. We sat and ordered our food, chatted for a bit and slowly succumbed to the charm of this place. The bartender took our order and was extremely sweet and kind to us, something I'm realizing there is absolutely no shortage of in Seattle. When the food came I lunged at our mozzarella sticks and unintentionally did one of those cinematic cheese pulls trying to split the damn thing in half. That bite was heavenly. It was such velvety cheese. So, so delicious. Our burgers after were a wonderful compliment and we sat there just staring at each other with full bellies. I noticed the pool table behind us and the waitress mentioned it was free so we waddled over to the back and I had my partner order us a beer. I had so much fun. This place will now live as a memory of "the good days". read more

I went in because it seemed like a hole in the wall. It is. Absolutely. Bartenders were charming and funny. Attentive. Food was amazing. Everyone is family. Or will be if you hang out for a minute. Cathy, Skylar, Nick, thank you for a good time. I will definitely visit again. If I'm allowed. read more

Great spot for beer and bar food downtown. We were happy to stumble upon this hole-in-the-wall with ample stylish seating and a decent amount of pescatarian / vegetarian options. Bartenders were funny and always attentive, great service! read more

Could not have been better. Had the fish and chips. Wife had the quesadilla and salad. Both. Superb. Highly recommend.

What a FANTASTIC neighborhood locals spot! If you're looking for a place where the service is amazing, food is amazing, and everyone is friendly then this is your place! I can't give this place enough stars!!!!! read more

Retro exceeded my expectations in every way. Not only did it offer a laid-back, cozy atmosphere, but the food was surprisingly delicious. The menu boasted an array of comfort foods that were cooked to perfection. What truly stood out, though, was the impeccable service. The staff went above and beyond to make sure my experience was enjoyable. If you're looking for a hidden gem with great food and outstanding service, this dive bar is a must-visit! Donna,Jeff and Chris were the best!!!!! read more

Junk bar, advertised as open until 2am, tried to walk in just prior to midnight, was yelled at "We are closed" before even crossing the door threshold. Not allowed in even though the rest of our friends were inside. While standing outside waiting for friends to pay their tabs a group of regulars smoking told us a sob story about how the bartender had been hit by a truck a day earlier and this was the reason for the early close. When we mentioned maybe you go to the hospital or maybe don't come to work after being hit by a truck we were judged to be lacking empathy, Seattle has medical leave, use it, not an establishment I will ever attempt to patronize again. I do not lack empathy, if you are injured go take care of it, but don't expect others to make accommodations for you then tell them they are "savage" because you didn't handle your business. The Seattle freeze is in full effect in this establishment. Must have thought we were tourists, tried to send us to Belltown or the market, nah bro not at midnight on a Tuesday. read more

The food & cocktails were excellent, ambiance was great, and Morgana was super friendly and helpful.

Looked up this place on yelp for some good, not overpriced bar food in the area. As we got in the bartender, bald dude with a beard, greeted us and welcomed us. Great sense of humor instantly which makes life just easier in my opinion. As we read over the menu he gave us a few suggestions and we went for them. My wife ordered the hot wings and a salad. They were hot af, just the way she liked them. I decided to have the potato skins and meatloaf hoagie (which came with fries) They advertise that the food is freshly cooked and we could see from our table that was the case. As he brought the food our way, I asked him for ketchup, and out of his pocket he pulls out a bottle!!! BUT... it was HUNTS... I was like 'dude, it's Hunts' and he looks at and says, "what? Do you want me to go to the store and get you a bottle of Heinz57??" I looked at him squarely in the face and said... 'dude that would be awesome' My wife and I started eating and would you freaking believe it... five minutes later he showed up with a bottle of HEINZ57!!! Food-10 Atmosphere-10 Service-50 Hunts-1 Bottle of Heinz57 from the nearby market... PRICELESS. *HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. read more

I was disappointed. I thought this place was going to be more over the top retro and not so divey. Not that I have a problem with dives, it's just not what I expected. Worse of all it stunk of cigarettes. Not appetizing at all and started to irritate my sinuses. Seems like a good place to drink and apparently smoke! read more

Of the three or four bars we hit up on our trip to Seattle, this one was my favorite. It was also the last one we went to, so whether it's pure luck or the amount of alcohol in my system, I'm not really sure, but I liked the vibe here. For starters, it's low-key. The front room seems to be mostly regulars sitting at the bar, but we immediately went back to the room with the pool table, where we played a few games and sat on the couches rocking out to the music: staff had no problem with us making requests and selections, so we were mixing Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and other 90s greats for a great, chill mood. I'm not much of a drinker, and by this point was not intending to partake of more, but the bartender insisted that the lady try the chardonnay- so I did, and it wasn't overly sweet or heavy as it sometimes can be. The bathroom décor is quite nice and surprisingly clean for a place that initially seems to err on the side of divey. Marilyn Monroe features in the black-and-white décor scheme, and there was ample toilet paper and paper towels- always a must, and usually out by the end of the night. read more

I am absolutely disgusted with this establishment and hope that no one spends their time or hard-earned money here. I picked up my carry-out order only to realize it wasn't the food we had ordered. I tried to bring it to the attention of the staff but was ignored and unable to do so. I went home with food we couldn't eat extremely upset. My husband took it upon himself to call the restaurant and give them the opportunity to make things right believing that it was just a mix-up in the orders. He even gave them the opportunity to just remake the food instead of requesting our money back. The staff apologized profusely over the phone and invited him to come in and pick up the correct order. So my husband tried to do just that only the second he walked in the door everyone's attitude changed. All of a sudden some woman appeared from behind him and started to accuse him of lying. She asked if he was the one who had made the order, and my husband said yes not thinking to remind them that I was the one who picked it up. The woman then went on to say how that wasn't possible as they weren't open on the day he said he had called in, essentially calling my husband a liar. When he asked if she was accusing him of lying, something anyone would have done. She said, "No, I'm not accusing you of lying", and then stated for them to cancel the order. Three things come to mind here. 1. My husband could have easily gotten the days messed up and not said the correct day of the week when he called. 2. Why would they apologize profusely over the phone and say for him to come down to pick up the order if they weren't open that day? 3. Obviously they are a very unprofessional and prejudiced company. If they had not focused on what my husband looked like they would have remembered it wasn't him that picked up the food originally it was me his wife, so they wouldn't have recognized him when he arrived to pick up the remade food anyway. All I can say is that this is a very disgusting turn of events and not only will I be sure not to ever patronize this company again but I will do my best to make sure no one else does either. The world is full of hate right now and I refuse to idly sit by and allow it to happen to me or my family. I hope no one else has to endure this level of bigotry especially when just trying to do the right thing and let the company correct the mistake they originally made. Needless to say, my husband left without the food and without our refund. We will be seeking legal guidance in this matter. read more

Fun place to stop on the way to my bus. Other places around are too touristy, this is just right.

I'd walked by this place several times admiring the Hoppy Bitch sign in the window.... So yesterday the oddest of circumstances led me here for Happy Hour to meet up with someone with whom we shared a mutual friend. The bartender and the one who took the next shift were both really nice. The people already sitting at the bar were friendly. It was a nice and comfortable atmosphere to me. It's right down the street from work so I feel like I can just come here and have a beer in this unassuming place again in the near future. A pint of the happy hour Hoppy Bitch was $4 and I had some greasy yet tasty fries to soak that up. It's not in the most parking friendly area unless you know the hood. The best place to park is at the lot a couple blocks away on 5th and Stewart. I will certainly be back. read more

Great service, great food, great prices. Chill vibe, and would definitely come back. Worth coming in for, and can't beat free pool table.

Wow. Good food, great prices, friendly service. Burgers, sandwiches, meatloaf! Dog friendly gem. There is a reason this bar has so many stars. It's my new favorite downtown dive. Did I mention it has a pool table? read more

Retro Restaurant & Lounge - Dog chillin on floor - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The bartenders are awesome and the food is delicious. There is pool and a tv in the back. A must to visit.

I've been in Seattle for a short 4 months and haven't found one single restaurant that I can see myself "craving". Well that just changed! I don't know if I'm just excited that I found quality, hot, food or if it really is just that good. I'll go with the latter for the purpose of my review :) The burger I got was sooo good. It was ready in 12 mins and I was amazed at how it tasted fresh off of a BBQ grill. I had about 3 bites left that I couldn't eat. It's huge. I will definitely be a regular and plan to explore different menu items like their wings and such. read more

What a great non touristy place to grab a bite and local draft beer! After visiting Pikes Place Market we found this gem hidden around the block. Chill atmosphere with a few good beer options and amazing food! read more

Retro Restaurant & Lounge - Built my own burger with Jameson hot wing sauce and blue cheese crumbles. - New American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Nice staff!! Great beer! Good food! Fun signs to read! Close to the Pikes Place Market but not right in the busy part. read more

Replying back to zippy about a 22 and over.. Are you fucking dumb. It's a bar. Have you never been to a bar you elistist fuck.. get a fucking clue read more

My friend and I had dinner here last night, my second restaurant meal post-pandemic now that WA State is fully open. What an absolute delight. Delicious high-calorie, high-cholesterol food that I hadn't had in ages. I felt like I was in a buttery, cheesy, salty heaven. Grilled cheese with bacon and a side of french fries - couldn't be better. The bartender / server was great, too. We had fun talking about the bewilderment of people just emerging again based on *my* floundering around when I arrived - where do I sit, where are the menus, do I order at the bar? He helpfully guided me through my confusion. All in all, a fabulous evening with great food and entertaining conversation. read more

Stopped in here for a bite and a drink before a show at the Moore Theater. This is right across the street from the 3rd and Stewart parking garage and the Moore is just around the corner. Hole-in-a-wall place with good eats, don't let the looks from the outside fool you! Good food and good drinks, nice staff. It wasn't dirty and the waitress was pleasant and attentive. Good tunes and wasn't too loud. A quiet mellow place to relax and have a good meal and drink. read more

The bartender was great! A perfect little dive bar for an after-work drink. I love that it's dog friendly! Will definitely be going to this place regularly for happy hour. read more

Was looking for a quick spot to eat and drink before a show at The Moore tonight. This place popped up very conveniently located nearby. It's got a total dive bar feel, but they have a full restaurant. Typical bar food but lots of non-fried foods. The staff was super friendly and the food was quite good. I had the meatloaf sliders with fries. It was all great but those fries were fantastic!! read more